C5613544-D Non-Hazardous Garbage Collection, Removal and Disposal Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is soliciting bids for non-hazardous garbage collection, removal, and disposal services at San Quentin Rehabilitation Center in Marin County under IFB C5613544-D, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM and public bid opening on September 9, 2026. The State requires 25% small business participation in accordance with Government Code Section 14838; a 5% small business preference applies to certified small and micro businesses, and a DVBE incentive of up to 5% is available to bidders demonstrating disabled veteran business participation.

The scope includes collection and disposal of non-hazardous waste, implementation of a waste diversion program to redirect recyclable materials from landfill disposal, monthly and annual reporting on diversion metrics, and container maintenance. Services cover 88 64-gallon carts (weekly pickup), 40 two-cubic-yard containers (six days per week), 2 two-cubic-yard containers (weekly), and roll-off containers (2 40-cubic-yard, 2 30-cubic-yard, and 10 20-cubic-yard on as-needed basis). Contractors must provide a California Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Carrier Permit, valid city or county commercial refuse hauler's permit, proof of business licensure, and certificates of insurance including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation coverage.

Compensation is based on rates specified in Exhibit B-1 (the Rate Sheet), paid monthly in arrears upon invoice submission and approval. All pricing must include labor, materials, transportation, equipment, permits, licenses, and taxes. Each location's basis of award includes a 25% line item for additional as-needed, unforeseeable services payable at applicable rates. Bidders may offer early payment discounts of at least 1% of invoice amount with a minimum of $50 for invoices paid within thirty days of receipt. The contract term extends through March 31, 2029. Letters of inquiry are due August 21, 2026. Funding is subject to annual state budget appropriations.