IFB 07A6497 Trash Hauling, Ventura County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is requesting bids on trash hauling services at the Moorpark Maintenance Station in Ventura County under IFB 07A6497, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. and a bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. A 5% small business or micro-business preference applies to certified firms, with a maximum preference amount not to exceed $50,000; a separate 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive applies for verified 100% DVBE participation.

The scope requires scheduled and on-call trash collection, hauling, and disposal services at a single location (626 Fitch Avenue, Moorpark, California). The contractor must provide two 40-cubic-yard roll-off bins and two 10-cubic-yard low-boy roll-off bins, with estimated quantities of 250 pickups per 40-cubic-yard bin and 200 pickups per 10-cubic-yard bin annually. Scheduled pickups occur weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., excluding state holidays; on-call services are available outside normal hours at Caltrans' discretion. The contractor furnishes all labor, equipment, travel, disposal fees, insurance, and taxes within the bid rate — no additional allowance is permitted. Senate Bill 1383 compliance regarding organic waste recycling is mandatory. Bidders must hold a valid Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. No subcontracting is permitted.

The estimated contract term runs December 12, 2026 through December 11, 2029 (three years). The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and statutory workers' compensation. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Written questions are due October 15, 2026, and the anticipated award date is October 27, 2026.