Hazardous Waste Disposal Services in Los Angeles and Ventura

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts is seeking a qualified contractor through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to provide on-call hazardous waste disposal services across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties (District 07). The procurement encompasses comprehensive waste management services including pickup, delivery, drop-off, transport, and disposal or recycling of hazardous waste, biological waste, environmentally regulated waste, and laboratory-packed waste, along with technical guidance and recommendations for multiple Caltrans maintenance facilities. The contractor must hold a Class A General Engineering license, Hazardous Substance Removal certification, Motor Carrier Permit, and Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration, and must provide comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per incident/$2,000,000 aggregate), and Workers' Compensation. Services will be provided during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) with facility-specific schedules determined by the Caltrans Contract Manager. The compensation structure includes hourly rates for three personnel classifications (Lead Technician/Supervisor, Technician, and Operator/Driver), equipment hourly rates for vehicles and specialized equipment, and flat-rate disposal costs for over sixty waste categories, with all costs including travel, personal protective equipment, and incidentals incorporated into bid rates. Written questions must be submitted by April 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., bids are due April 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. with opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day, and the estimated award date is April 23, 2026, with services commencing June 2, 2026 and continuing through June 1, 2029.

A minimum of 3 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is required, and a 5 percent Small Business preference applies to eligible respondents. The contract duration extends three years from June 2, 2026 through June 1, 2029, with payment made upon invoice submission within 15 days of receiving final disposal documentation and completion of all required documentation including manifests, spill diaries, and quarterly waste reports. The total contract amount is to be determined based on submitted bids and actual utilization of services. No incumbent vendors or specific current contractors were identified in the solicitation materials. Interested bidders must submit bids in accordance with the detailed bid proposal format specified in Attachment 1, which delineates the specific pricing structure and requirements for all labor, equipment, and disposal categories applicable to the Caltrans District 07 maintenance facilities.