C5611685-D, Rebid 1: Food and Green Waste Recycling and Recovery Services

This is a master agreement solicited by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for Food and Green Waste Recycling and Recovery Services. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, transportation, materials, supplies, equipment, and other necessary items to perform food recovery, food waste recycling, and green waste recycling services at various CDCR locations statewide. The contractor will be compensated based on the rates specified in Exhibit B-1, the Rate Sheet, which covers all associated costs. The contract term is anticipated to commence upon approval and end on December 31, 2026. Bids are due by May 28, 2024, and a public bid opening is scheduled for May 29, 2024. An optional bidders' walk-through is scheduled from May 20-23, 2024, and bidders must attend a mandatory walk-through at the facility they plan to bid on to be eligible.

The IFB includes a Small Business Preference Program and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive. CDCR reserves the right to augment the agreement by 25-100% of the total bid amount. Bidders may offer a discount on invoices paid within 30 days, and the lowest responsible bidder with the highest discount will be awarded in the event of a tie. The IFB also outlines requirements for disclosing the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology. There are no details provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the budget range is not specified.