Hazardous Waste Disposal Services in Monterey, Santa Barbara, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo Counties

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting bids for hazardous waste disposal services across Monterey, Santa Barbara, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo counties under IFB 05A3008, with bids due June 11, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% small business or microbusiness preference applies to certified vendors (maximum preference amount $50,000), and a 5% disabled veteran business enterprise incentive applies for 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 Caltrans maintenance facilities across the five-county region. Pricing is requested for two categories: disposal of treated waste wood and tires (estimated 250 tons each) and bin services spanning 18 line items for 20-cubic-yard bins at multiple facilities. Services are provided during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The contractor must hold a valid Motor Carrier Permit from California Department of Motor Vehicles, Hazardous Substance Removal certification from the Contractors State License Board, and multiple federal and state registrations and licenses for hazardous material transportation and waste handling. Commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, workers' compensation coverage, and pollution liability insurance are required. Bid rates must include all costs for employer payments, taxes, insurance premiums, labor, equipment, travel, bins, and incidentals with no additional allowance.

The contract commences August 1, 2026, for a one-year initial term expiring July 31, 2026. Caltrans will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Written questions are due June 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The estimated award date is June 18, 2026.