Hazardous Waste Removal & Disposal Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids for hazardous waste removal and disposal services at state-operated facilities within the Tulare Unit, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The procurement carries a DVBE incentive of up to 5% and a 5% small business preference, with a maximum incentive cap of $100,000; a 5% small business participation goal applies.

Bidders must hold an EPA Identification Number, a California Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste Transporter Identification Certificate, and a California Highway Patrol Hazardous Material Transportation License. The scope covers removal and disposal of hazardous waste stored in tanks, containers, and 55-gallon drums, with the contractor providing all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and documentation. Services are required at multiple locations including Tulare Unit Headquarters Shop and Mountain Home Camp Shop.

Pricing is structured as a unit-rate bid with estimated annual quantities for non-RCRA liquid waste (waste oil, hydraulic and transmission fluids), waste anti-freeze and coolant, metal filters, paper filters, non-RCRA solid waste (absorbent), unknown hazardous waste liquids, trip charges, and manifest fees. The contract term is three years. The evaluation method is lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Questions are due October 15, 2026, and bid opening is scheduled for October 23, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. All bids must be submitted electronically to Bids@fire.ca.gov with certification sheets, rate sheets, DVBE declarations, Darfur Contracting Act certification, and Contractor Certification Clauses.