IFB 11A3988 Trash Collection, Hauling, and Disposal in San Diego County

The State of California, through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is seeking a contractor to provide on-call, as-needed trash collection, hauling, and disposal services in San Diego County, including the cities of San Diego and Rancho San Diego, as well as the San Diego Country Estates area. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The selected contractor must provide all necessary labor, trash bins, equipment, travel, and incidentals to perform these services at the Caltrans Transportation Management Center located in San Diego. The contract term is estimated to be from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2027. Bids are due by October 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm Pacific Time. The bid rates must include all costs such as employer payments, subsistence, travel, insurance, taxes, and fees.

This procurement opportunity includes a 5% small business preference and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program. Caltrans is committed to meeting a 25% small business participation goal. The winning contractor must also comply with Senate Bill 1383 requirements for organic waste recycling. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the procurement does not indicate any specific budget range or award value.