Hazardous Waste Removal Disposal

California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids for hazardous waste removal and disposal services at state-operated facilities in Sonoma County and San Francisco City under IFB 1CA07982, with proposals due September 15, 2026.

The scope encompasses removal and disposal of non-RCRA waste liquids (waste oil, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, waste coolant, waste anti-freeze), waste solvents, used metal oil and fuel filters, used paper filters, miscellaneous hazardous waste, oily absorbents, paint, wash rack pumping services, empty drum disposal, and drum replacements. The contractor must provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and documentation necessary for these operations.

The contract term is three years with no renewal options. The estimated three-year cost based on the rate sheet is $12,454.65. The incumbent contractor is Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., under agreement 1CA06815.

Bidders must maintain current hazardous waste transporter identification from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control, hazardous materials certificates from the U.S. Department of Transportation, hazardous materials transportation licenses from the California Highway Patrol, motor carrier permits from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, and EPA identification numbers. All subcontractors, including transportation providers, recycling facilities, and treatment or disposal facilities, must be identified and disclosed in the bid submission.

All unit rates submitted by bidders must remain fixed for the entire three-year agreement period with no adjustments permitted for inflation indices, fuel surcharges, or regulatory fees. Rates must be all-inclusive, incorporating labor, mobilization, transportation, mileage, fuel, equipment, travel, and disposal costs with no separate charges. Billing for tank-based services is calculated on full tank capacity regardless of actual volume. No prevailing wage requirements apply. Addendum 1 was posted September 9, 2026.