C5612951-D - Recycling Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number C5612951-D for comprehensive recycling services across multiple state correctional facilities, including locations in Solano County. The procurement seeks a master agreement for pick-up, removal, and transportation of recyclable materials such as wood pallets, metal, cardboard, plastics, and glass from various correctional institutions. Key deliverables include recycling material collection and transportation to authorized recycling facilities, with services to be provided between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. The contract term will run from contract approval through January 31, 2027, with bidders allowed to bid on one or more locations. Electronic bids are due by June 30, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with a public bid opening scheduled for July 2, 2025. Evaluation will focus on the lowest responsible bidder who complies with all requirements, with consideration given to service fees, recyclable material values, and specific rates for different recyclable materials.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside provisions for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), with a 25% small business participation goal and a DVBE incentive of up to 5% for bidders. Contractors must be prepared to handle recyclable materials across multiple correctional facilities, including California State Prison Solano, with the understanding that the state reserves the right to increase or decrease participating locations throughout the agreement term. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the bid package indicates that each location's total basis of award includes a 25% line item for additional unforeseeable services. Contractors may offer a discount of at least 1% for invoices paid within 30 days, with the highest percentage potentially used to break tie bids. The compensation structure will be based on service fees, recyclable material values, and specific rates for different types of recyclable materials, though precise total contract value is not explicitly stated in the available documentation.