Hazardous Waste Pickup, Clean up and Disposal Services in District 03

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts is requesting bids for hazardous waste pickup, cleanup, and disposal services across District 03 under IFB 03A4172, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. The central capability filter requires the contractor to hold multiple certifications at bid submittal and throughout the contract term: Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, Hazardous Substance Removal Certification from the Contractors State License Board, hazardous materials certifications from the U.S. Department of Transportation and California Highway Patrol, Waste Tire Hauler Registration from Cal Recycle, Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration from the California Environmental Protection Agency, Transporter EPA ID, Department of Industrial Relations registration, and Class A General Engineering license.

Small Business and Micro Business preferences of 5% apply with a maximum preference cap of $50,000; a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive of 5% based on 100% verified DVBE participation is available with a combined incentive and preference cap of $100,000.

The scope covers test, identification, contamination reduction, waste neutralization, and removal, transport, and legal disposal of waste substances at Caltrans Maintenance Facilities across eleven counties (Placer, Butte, Colusa, Sacramento, Yolo, Yuba, Nevada, Glenn, El Dorado, Sierra, and Sutter). Services include bin rental and management, disposal of treated wood waste, tires, and hazardous soil, onsite and offsite analytical lab testing, and per diem for approved overnight travel. Estimated quantities include 250 tons of treated wood waste, 750 tons of tires, 60 tons of hazardous soil, lab tests, and 36 bin-months across 33 locations. Services are performed during normal work hours Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Subcontracting is permitted only for laboratory services.

The estimated contract term runs August 31, 2026 through August 30, 2029 (three years). Bid prices must be unit-cost-based and include all employer payments, travel, insurance, taxes, and other costs. State General Prevailing Wage rates apply if the total bid exceeds $15,000. The proposed award date is August 17, 2026. Written questions are due July 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications.