C26730010 Millerton Lake Chemical Toilet Rentals & Services

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting bids for chemical toilet rentals and services at Millerton Lake State Recreation Area, located across Fresno County and Madera County. This three-year contract requires the selected contractor to furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, services, transportation, and tools necessary to deliver, maintain, and service portable chemical toilet units at three designated locations within the park: North Shore, South Shore, and South Finegold areas. The estimated quantities include between 4 to 10 handicapped accessible units and 5 to 10 regular units per service period, with service frequencies ranging from weekly to every other week throughout the contract term. Contractor qualifications must include all necessary state licenses, certifications, and insurance for waste disposal; all personnel must be trained, licensed, and wear clearly identifiable uniforms. Service reports documenting observations, treatments, and recommendations must be submitted after each scheduled and unscheduled visit. Critical deadlines include a mandatory job walk on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 5290 Millerton Road, Friant, CA 93626 (attendance is required for bid consideration), written questions due by Friday, May 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and electronic bid submission by Friday, May 29, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to CVD.Contracts@parks.ca.gov. Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose submission complies with all prescribed requirements, with pricing to include all applicable taxes and expenses.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and preference requirements that may affect bidder eligibility. A minimum 6% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is mandatory; failure to meet this threshold will render a bid non-responsive, though bidders exceeding the 6% requirement will receive an evaluation incentive. Additionally, a five percent (5%) Small Business preference will be granted to properly certified small businesses that submit a completed STD 811 form with their bid proposals. All bids must remain valid for 30 calendar days after the bid opening date, and the successful bidder must execute the Standard Agreement Form 213 and return it within five working days of receiving notice of contract award. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure requirements were specified in the available documentation. The specific award value or budget range for this contract opportunity has not been disclosed in the posted materials.