C26683004 - Chemical Toilet Rental and/or Service

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sierra District, is requesting bids on chemical toilet rental and service at three state parks in Nevada County (Empire Mine State Historic Park, Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park, and South Yuba River State Park) under IFB C26683004, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM PST and a public bid opening conference call at 2:30 PM PST the same day. A five percent small business preference applies to certified small businesses or non-certified businesses subcontracting at least 25 percent of contract value to certified small businesses, capped at $50,000 per bid. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived; however, the DVBE Incentive still applies with no minimum participation requirement, offering incentive amounts up to five percent of the lowest responsive bid based on DVBE participation levels.

The scope encompasses collection, hauling, disposal, and maintenance of fiberglass chemical toilet units across the three parks, including regular pumping, cleaning, chemical replenishment (biodegradable solutions), paper supply restocking, and repairs. Service frequency varies by location and season, ranging from weekly to every other week. Units must have minimum interior dimensions of 3'3" by 3'3", vent pipes, cross-ventilation, and ADA-accessible configurations where applicable.

The estimated contract term is three years, from January 4, 2027 through January 3, 2030. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance including general liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence), motor vehicle liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), worker's compensation and employer's liability, and pollution liability ($1,000,000 each incident, $2,000,000 aggregate), naming the State as additional insured. Questions are due seven calendar days before the bid due date. Bids must remain valid for 30 calendar days following opening. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. Addendum #1, issued October 13, 2026, corrects project language in the Notice to Contractors. Electronic submission as a single PDF not exceeding 10 megabytes is required to Sierra.Contracts@parks.ca.gov.