IFB 24-3009 On-Site Confidential Material Shredding Service For Statewide Locations

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for on-site confidential material shredding services at statewide locations. The successful bidder(s) will be required to provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform on-site witnessed shredding and destruction of confidential paper materials, hard drives, and other media. The scope of work includes secure collection, transportation, and destruction of confidential records at CDSS regional offices, outstations, and field offices across Northern, Central, and Southern California. Bidders must possess specific truck-mounted industrial shredding equipment capable of shredding a minimum of 3,000 lbs. of material per hour, along with appropriate licenses, permits, and business references. Bids are due by May 17, 2024, and the anticipated contract term is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for up to 12 months.

The IFB encourages participation from small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs), with a 3% DVBE participation goal. Bidders must document their DVBE commitment or status as a certified DVBE. While no specific set-asides are mentioned, the IFB will apply a small business preference, if applicable. The current incumbent contractor's rates are provided in an addendum, but no other details about incumbents or the total contract value are specified. Pricing will be evaluated based on the fixed unit rates submitted by bidders for the different sized locked security bins and hard drives serviced.