Hungry Valley SVRA Refuse & Recycling Collection Services

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Great Basin District, is requesting bids for refuse and recycling collection services at Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area in Los Angeles County, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% Small Business preference applies to California-certified small businesses and microbusinesses; DVBE participation is not required but carries a 5% incentive where subcontractor participation occurs.

The scope covers collection, hauling, and disposal of refuse and recyclables from 52 bins across 16 designated locations throughout the park, including campgrounds, group camps, offices, and special-events areas. Bin sizes range from 3-yard to 40-yard capacity. Bidders must structure pricing to cover regular weekly or bi-weekly pickups, additional containers, and additional pickups as needed. The contractor must comply with SB 1383 waste-diversion requirements and California recycling mandates, including submission of annual statistical reports on diverted or recycled materials by March 1 of each year.

The contract term is 24 months, commencing September 1, 2026 and terminating August 31, 2028. Bid submissions are due at the Great Basin District Office in Lancaster, California; bid opening occurs August 6, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance at $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, motor vehicle liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. Questions are due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Sealed bids in duplicate must remain valid for 30 calendar days following bid opening. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder compliant with all prescribed requirements.