Dewatering, Testing, and Disposal Services in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a contractor to provide on-call Dewatering, Testing, and Disposal Services across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #08A3786. The contract will encompass comprehensive waste management services, including providing waste storage roll-off bins, dewatering tanks, transportation, testing, treatment, and disposal of waste materials from Caltrans drains and culverts at four specific locations. The contractor must possess a Class A General Engineering license, Hazardous Substance Removal Certification, and various hazardous materials handling permits. Services will be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday, with a proposed contract term from April 15, 2025 to April 14, 2028. The bid solicitation includes five line items covering wastewater disposal (250,000 gallons), non-hazardous material disposal (2,400 tons), non-RCRA material disposal (240 tons), RCRA material disposal (60 tons), and laboratory testing services (300 tests). Key procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of December 31, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with bid opening at 2:30 p.m., and a proposed contract award date of January 14, 2024.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and participation requirements, notably a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement with an associated incentive program. The State has established a 25% Small Business participation goal, with a 5% bid preference available for certified Small/Micro Businesses or contractors committing to 25% Small Business/Micro Business subcontracting. Prevailing wage requirements will apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. While no incumbent vendor is specified, the contract requires significant technical capabilities, including providing waste storage bins at specified capacities: 15 bins and one 20,000-gallon tank for two locations, and 5 bins and one 10,000-gallon tank for two other locations. Contractors must also possess HAZWOPER certification and multiple hazardous materials transportation permits. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the services and the multiple disposal and testing line items suggest a substantial contract value covering waste management services across two California counties.