Debris Hauling Services in Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, and Solano Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 04A7308 for debris hauling services across Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento, and Solano counties. The contract seeks an on-call contractor to provide debris hauling and legal disposal services from state highway sites, including sweeper waste, vacuum truck material, slide material, and non-hazardous waste. Services will be performed at various state route locations, with operational hours limited to 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. The contract is estimated to run from December 15, 2025, through December 14, 2028. Contractors must possess a valid Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles throughout the agreement period. Bid pricing must be submitted on an hourly basis for four service categories: 100 hours for five-axle end dump trucks, 200 hours for three-axle end dump trucks, 100 hours for transfer trucks, and 3,500 hours for super dump trucks. Key deadlines include November 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. for written questions, and November 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. for bid submissions, with bid opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. the same day.

The solicitation includes specific small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation requirements. There is a 25 percent Small Business (SB) participation goal and a mandatory three percent (3%) DVBE participation requirement. An additional DVBE Incentive Program offers up to five percent incentive for verified participation above minimum requirements. The State will cover applicable sales and use taxes, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. All costs for labor, equipment, tools, licenses, permits, travel, disposal fees, insurance premiums, taxes, and other incidentals must be included in the unit price, with no additional allowances permitted. The estimated award date is November 25, 2025. While no specific budget range is provided, the hourly-based pricing structure across multiple truck categories suggests a flexible procurement approach designed to accommodate various debris hauling needs across the specified counties.