Construction & Demolition Debris Disposal & Recycling Services, Correctional Construction Mentorship Program

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is requesting bids for construction and demolition debris disposal and recycling services supporting the Correctional Construction Mentorship Program across ten participating institutions in Northern, Central, and Southern California, with bids due October 12, 2026 by 11:00 a.m. and public bid opening on October 14. A 25% small-business participation requirement applies under Government Code 14838, with DVBE incentives ranging from 1% to 5% based on participation level, not to exceed $500,000 combined with small-business preference.

The contractor shall provide on an as-needed basis disposal and recycling containers ranging from 2 to 40 cubic yards; coordinate delivery and pickup within 24 hours of request; transport debris to permitted disposal sites; and maintain containers in good condition at no cost to CDCR. Services are required Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., excluding state holidays unless otherwise approved. Bidders may propose for one or more institution groups: Calipatria and Centinela State Prisons (Group 1); California Institution for Women and California Rehabilitation Center (Group 2); Female Community Reentry Program locations (Groups 3–4); High Desert State Prison (Group 5); California State Prison Los Angeles County (Group 6); Mule Creek State Prison (Group 7); Pelican Bay State Prison (Group 8); Ironwood State Prison (Group 9); and Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility (Group 10).

The state's total estimated budget is $2.8 million, distributed across groups ranging from $50,000 to $750,000 per group, with a 25% as-needed services contingency added to the basis of award. Contract term runs through June 30, 2028. The awardee must hold a valid California C-61 Limited Specialty or D-63 Construction Clean-up Contractor license from the California Contractors State License Board, or a B General Building Contractor license with an appropriately licensed subcontractor; a city/county commercial refuse hauler's permit; and a California Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Carrier Permit. Award is made to the lowest responsible bidder; in case of tie bids, the bidder offering the highest discount shall be selected. Letters of Inquiry are due September 17, 2026.