CHP Cajon Platform Scales Northbound (NB) and Southbound (SB) ¿ Portable Chemical Toilet Rental and Maintenance Services.

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 25C860005 for portable chemical toilet rental and maintenance services at the CHP Cajon Platform Scales facilities located on Interstate 15 in the West Cajon Valley and Phelan areas of California. The procurement requires the successful bidder to provide one ADA-compliant portable chemical toilet rental at the Northbound location and maintain one state-owned ADA-compliant portable toilet at the Southbound location, with service delivery occurring three times per week during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) excluding state holidays. The scope of work encompasses toilet cleaning and sanitization using approved chemicals, grab bar and door closer adjustments, waste pumping and disposal at approved facilities in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations, and provision of supplies including hand sanitizer dispensers and toilet paper. The anticipated agreement term extends from May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2029, with CHP reserving the right to extend the agreement as necessary. Key deadlines include a March 9, 2026 deadline at 9:00 a.m. for submission of questions, with bids due on March 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.; no walk-through or bidders' conference has been scheduled. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest cost after adjustment for applicable preferences and incentives, and prospective bidders must possess a valid local business license, county environmental health permit, disposal site discharge permit, and motor carrier permit if applicable. Additionally, contractor personnel are subject to driver license checks and possible fingerprint clearance before facility access authorization, and the contractor must obtain proof of liability insurance prior to agreement execution, including $1,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 combined single limit automobile liability, and statutory workers' compensation coverage.

Bidders claiming small business, micro business, or non-small business subcontractor preferences are eligible for cost adjustments not to exceed five percent or $100,000 when combined; additionally, bidders may voluntarily participate in Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation for incentive consideration, though DVBE participation requirements are waived for this solicitation. No incumbent contractor information has been identified in the available documentation. Pricing for this procurement is submitted on a monthly rate basis for the full 36-month contract period, with the final award value dependent on the successful bidder's pricing proposal and applicable adjustments. The agreement is contingent upon budget appropriation and Department of General Services approval. Bids must be submitted to the CHP Business Services Section, Contract Services Unit at 601 N. 7th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811. The procurement was posted on March 2, 2026, providing prospective bidders with a two-week window to prepare and submit responsive bids.