IFB #24C074004 CHP Fleet Operations Section - Statewide Automotive Waste Removal and Disposal Service

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #24C074004 for Statewide Automotive Waste Removal and Disposal Services, seeking a contractor to manage comprehensive waste management services across approximately 130 CHP locations statewide. The procurement covers the pickup and disposal of various automotive-related waste materials, including used engine oil, transmission filters, coolant, fuel filters, brake fluid, oil absorbent sweep, and other similar waste streams. The contract is scheduled to commence on June 1, 2025, and will run through May 31, 2028, with potential extensions contingent on satisfactory performance and funding availability. Bids are due on May 7, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., with bid opening immediately following at 3:15 p.m. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with zero set fees for pickup and disposal services across different waste categories. Bidders must maintain appropriate hazardous materials transportation licenses and demonstrate compliance with environmental regulations, with storage tank sizes at various locations ranging from 15 to 500 gallons.

The solicitation includes provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, though the current DVBE participation requirement is waived. Contractors have the option to be compensated for used motor oil recycling, with two potential compensation models depending on the bidder's approach to oil pickup. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract requires significant environmental and logistical capabilities, particularly in hazardous waste management across a diverse geographic landscape encompassing multiple California counties and jurisdictions. Successful bidders will need to demonstrate robust transportation and disposal infrastructure, environmental compliance expertise, and the ability to manage complex waste removal logistics across a statewide network of CHP facilities. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract and its statewide scope suggest a significant potential contract value over the three-year initial term.