IFB 10215283 - Rental of Chemical Toilet, Wash Stations and Septic Pumping

The California Department of Water Resources has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 10215283 for rental and servicing of portable toilets, wash stations, and septic pumping services for the San Joaquin Field Division. The procurement requires a contractor to provide 17 standard portable chemical toilets, 5 handicap-accessible toilets, and 10 free-standing wash stations along the California Aqueduct on a permanent basis, with additional units available for special events. Services include two self-contained restroom trailers and monthly rental costs that cover weekly servicing, which involves pumping, sanitizing, and resupplying during standard operational hours. The contractor will also remove and dispose of septic waste from multiple pumping plants and operations centers, including tanks at various locations such as Devil's Den, Bluestone, Polonio Pass, Buena Vista, and other facilities. Technical questions must be submitted by January 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with answers provided by January 22, 2026, and sealed bids are due February 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with a public bid opening on February 6, 2026. Minimum bidder qualifications include a current Septage Discharge Permit for Kern County, a California Business License, and the capability to pump septic tanks to a depth of 40 feet.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and preference provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) and Small Businesses (SB), with a minimum 3.0 percent DVBE program participation requirement. Three certified DVBE subcontractors are listed: Serving Again Inc., Black Box Safety, Inc., and Green Ramp Group, LLC, providing potential partnership opportunities for bidders. The state will offer a five percent preference for certified Small Business or Micro-Business bidders, and non-small business bidders can qualify for a similar preference by subcontracting at least 25 percent of the bid price to certified small businesses. Required insurance includes Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Workers Compensation, Automobile Liability, and Pollution/Environmental Liability. The anticipated contract start date is July 1, 2026, with a three-year initial term, and the State reserves the right to adjust the number of units throughout the contract period. While no specific total contract value is mentioned, the state provides no guarantee of work volume, and undisputed invoices will be paid within 45 days of receipt by the DWR Accounting Office.