C26900002 Hungry Valley SVRA Refuse & Recycling Collection Services

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Natural Resources Agency is soliciting bids for refuse collection, disposal, and recycling services at Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area in the Great Basin District, Los Angeles County, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The DVBE participation requirement has been waived, though the DVBE incentive program still applies.

A 5% Small Business Preference is available to California-certified small businesses or microbusinesses, or to non-small businesses subcontracting at least 25% of the contract amount to certified small business subcontractors. The DVBE Incentive Program offers incentive amounts ranging from 1% to 5% of the lowest responsive and responsible bid based on confirmed DVBE participation levels, with a combined incentive and preference cap of $100,000.

The scope encompasses weekly and bi-weekly refuse and recycling collection across approximately 16 designated park locations using 2-yard, 3-yard, and 40-yard containers totaling 52 bins. Services include hauling, disposal, and compliance with California's SB 1383 organic waste diversion requirements and Cal Recycle Non-Local Entity Waiver provisions. The contractor must submit annual statistical reports documenting the weight of materials diverted and recycled, along with receipts for organic materials delivered to authorized processors.

The contract term is 24 months, commencing September 1, 2026 and terminating August 31, 2028, with payment made monthly in arrears. Insurance requirements include general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate, motor vehicle liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance.

Written questions are due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Public bid opening occurs August 6, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. at the Great Basin District Office, 15101 Lancaster Road, Lancaster, California. The State awards to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with all requirements.