IFB 01A6606 Trash Pickup in Humboldt County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 01A6606 for trash collection, hauling, and disposal services across six maintenance stations in Humboldt County, including locations in Willow Creek, Bracut, Fortuna, Rio Dell, Bridgeville, and Garberville. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, trash bins, and associated costs necessary to deliver scheduled weekly pickups and monthly recycling collections, with services available during normal business hours (7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) and on-call services outside those hours. The bid proposal encompasses 19 line items covering various bin sizes ranging from 2 to 40 cubic yards with differing pickup frequencies, and includes an estimated allowance of $2,000 for dumpsite overage charges. Minimum qualifications require bidders to possess a valid and current Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, and all bidders must submit proof of this permit along with California Civil Rights Laws Certification and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance with statutory limits. Written questions are due by May 12, 2026, bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on May 21, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. the same day, and the estimated award date is May 28, 2026. The agreement is anticipated to commence on November 1, 2026, and expire on October 31, 2029, with the award going to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with up to three awards possible in case of tie bids.

A five percent (5%) Small Business or Micro Business preference applies to certified bidders with a preference cap of $50,000, and a five percent (5%) Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive applies to verified DVBE participants at 100% participation levels with a combined incentive and preference cap of $100,000. The contractor is responsible for all disposal fees and must comply with Senate Bill 1383 organic waste recycling requirements, providing original disposal receipts documenting weight and disposal site information. No subcontracting is permitted under this agreement, and the contractor assumes all risks related to environmental health hazards and property damage. The specific budget or award value for this procurement has not been disclosed in the available solicitation materials; however, the estimated allowance of $2,000 for dumpsite overage charges provides some indication of anticipated costs. Interested bidders should note that no incumbent vendor or existing contractor information has been specified in the solicitation materials, and the contract represents a new opportunity for service provision across the specified maintenance stations in Humboldt County.