Chemical Toilets SNO-Parks

The State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division, is requesting bids on chemical toilet rental and servicing at Donner Summit and Taylor Creek SNO-Parks under an IFB, with electronic bids due October 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% small-business preference applies to Certified Small Businesses or Certified Microbusinesses; all bidders with contract prices exceeding $10,000 must meet Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements.

The scope covers furnishing and maintaining portable chemical toilets at two locations from December 9, 2026 through May 30, 2029, spanning three winter seasons. Service requirements include minimum twice-weekly servicing at Donner Summit and weekly servicing at Taylor Creek during the November 1 through May 30 service period. The contractor must provide all labor, tools, and equipment; units must include vent pipes, cross-ventilation, ADA-accessible toilet facilities where applicable, and deodorant and paper supply maintenance. All units must remain accessible and free of snow and ice accumulation.

Payment is made monthly in arrears based on the actual number of units requested and services rendered. Bids must include all applicable federal, state, and local taxes, permits, and licenses. The contractor must provide a Certificate of Insurance evidencing commercial general liability and motor vehicle liability coverage with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence, along with workers' compensation insurance.

Bid submission requires the service contract bid form, business license, Bidder Declaration, DVBE Declarations if applicable, Payee Data Record, Small Business preference worksheet if applicable, and the Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure Form. All bids remain valid for 30 calendar days after bid opening. The State reserves the right to award to the lowest responsible bidder and to reject any or all bids. Bid opening is scheduled for October 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via conference call.