Hazardous Waste Removal Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids on hazardous waste removal and disposal services at the CAL FIRE Training Center in Ione under IFB #7CA07875, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (extended by Addendum One from the original September 9 deadline) and bid opening on September 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. via virtual conference call. A 5% Small Business or Microbusiness preference with a maximum cap of $50,000 applies; non-small business bidders may claim the preference by subcontracting at least 25% of the net bid price to certified SBs. CAL FIRE also operates a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive program with a maximum cap of $100,000.

The scope includes removal and disposal of non-RCRA waste liquids (waste oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid), antifreeze/coolant, used oil filters, waste solids, unknown hazardous waste liquids, parts wash tank pumping, mineral spirits, and oily water mixtures. The contractor must provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and documentation. Services are performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except State holidays.

Bidders must hold valid Hazardous Waste Transporter Identification, Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Certificate of Registration, and California Highway Patrol Hazardous Materials Transportation License. Required insurance includes General and Commercial Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Worker's Compensation with Waiver of Subrogation, Commercial Automobile Insurance ($1,000,000), and Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence).

The estimated contract term runs from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029 (three years). Evaluation is on a low-price method. Bidders submit rates on a provided Rate Sheet for individual line items including service calls, drum removals, and e-manifest fees; total contract costs have a TBD cap. Written questions were due September 2, 2026. The proposed award date is September 24, 2026. Contact Irina Yevseyev, Contracts Analyst, at (916) 894-9872 or Irina.yevseyev@fire.ca.gov.