CR 24-248134 Hazardous Waste Services - Northern & LA East

The California Department of General Services, Facilities Management Division is requesting bids for hazardous waste services in the Northern and LA East regions under IFB CR 24-248134, with bids due October 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. A mandatory 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement applies, with incentive points available for DVBE participation of 7% or greater (up to 5% incentive); a 5% Small Business preference applies to certified SB bidders or non-small businesses with 25% SB subcontractor participation.

The scope covers comprehensive hazardous waste management across multiple state property regions — Capitol Historic Region, Regions 1–4, Regions 5/6, Bay Region, and LA East — including remediation, packaging, labeling, hauling, and disposal of bio-waste, asbestos, asbestos-containing materials (ACM), and other hazardous waste. Minimum qualifications include a California State License Board C-22 Asbestos Abatement Contractor License, Hazardous Substance Removal Certification, Certified Asbestos Consultants (CAC), and Certified Site Surveillance Technicians (CSST) certifications. Services must commence no later than 30 calendar days from contract execution, performed Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time, excluding state holidays unless otherwise approved in writing.

The contract term is 36 months with rates remaining fixed throughout. Bidders must submit current proof of general liability, commercial automobile, and worker's compensation insurance. Bids are evaluated as the lowest responsive responsible bidder calculation after preference and incentive adjustments are applied. Cost proposals must include hourly service rates for labor and per-container costs for various hazardous waste types across all regions, with separate pricing for unforeseeable waste removal. Questions are due October 13, 2026, with responses posted by October 20, 2026. Sealed submissions only; facsimile and electronic transmission are not accepted.