Hazardous Waste Disposal Services in Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for hazardous waste disposal services in Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings, and Kern Counties under IFB 06A3332, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% small business or micro business preference applies to certified firms, capped at $50,000, and a disabled veteran business enterprise incentive program with a dollar cap of $100,000 for combined incentives and preferences applies to contractors with verified 100% DVBE participation.

The scope encompasses bin rental, delivery, pickup, removal, transport, and final disposal or recycling of hazardous, biological, and environmentally regulated waste at 14 Caltrans District 06 maintenance facilities across the service area. Services include provision and maintenance of multiple 20-cubic-yard bins and disposal of estimated 342 tons of tires and 300 tons of treated waste wood. Services are provided during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Minimum qualifications include a valid Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, Contractors State License Board certification in Hazardous Substance Removal, and multiple federal and state hazardous materials certifications and registrations. Contractors must maintain California Occupational Safety and Health Administration training compliance and provide proof of all required licenses and certifications prior to contract execution.

The estimated contract term is three years, commencing October 1, 2026 and expiring September 30, 2029, with an estimated award date of September 29, 2026. Bid prices must include all costs associated with labor, equipment, travel, disposal fees, bin maintenance, and applicable taxes with no additional allowance. Written questions are due September 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Bid opening occurs September 22, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. via teleconference. The agreement is subject to Department of General Services approval.