IFB 03A4206 Trash Services in Nevada County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, is requesting bids on trash and recycling collection, hauling, and disposal services at the Nevada City Maintenance Station in Nevada County under IFB 03A4206, with proposals due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A current and valid California Motor Carrier Permit is a mandatory qualification. A 5% small-business or microbusiness preference (up to $50,000) applies to certified contractors; a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive is available for contractors achieving 100% DVBE participation, subject to a combined incentive cap of $100,000.

The scope encompasses weekly scheduled collection of one 20-cubic-yard trash bin and one 6-cubic-yard recycling bin, plus an estimated 60 on-call trash pickups annually. The contractor must provide all labor, bins, equipment, and travel; pay all disposal fees, insurance premiums, taxes, and associated costs; and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability coverage of $1 million combined single limit, and workers' compensation insurance. Services are performed at 10057 Gold Flat Road, Nevada City, 95959, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except state holidays. Mandatory compliance with California Senate Bill 1383 regarding organic waste recycling is required; the contractor assumes responsibility for hazardous materials.

The contract term runs February 1, 2027 through January 31, 2030. Written questions are due August 26, 2026. Bid opening is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on September 3, 2026; the estimated award date is September 10, 2026. Award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after verification of required documents and applicable incentives. Bid pricing must include all costs with no additional allowance unless specified in the agreement.