IFB: 2CA07624 - Tehama-Glenn Unit (TGU) Hazardous Waste Oil Removal Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2CA07624 for Hazardous Waste Oil Removal Services for the Tehama-Glenn Unit (TGU), covering facilities in Tehama and Glenn Counties. The procurement requires a contractor to provide comprehensive hazardous waste removal and disposal services, including non-RCRA waste, liquid waste, hydraulic fluids, transmission fluids, waste coolant, antifreeze, paint, flammable debris, used oil filters, and waste solvents. Specific service locations include TGU Headquarters Shop in Red Bluff, Salt Creek Camp in Paskenta, Ishi Camp in Paynes Creek, and Valley View Fire Center in Elk Creek. Contractors must perform waste oil removal at least every 90 days and respond to additional service calls within 72 hours, with all necessary labor, materials, equipment, permits, licensing, and documentation. Key qualification requirements include holding a Hazardous Waste Transporter Identification Number, EPA identification number, Motor Carrier Permit, Hazardous Materials Certificate of Registration, and Hazardous Materials Transportation License. Critical procurement dates include a written question deadline of January 9, 2025, bid submission due date of January 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and a virtual bid opening on January 22, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

The contract includes specific provisions for small businesses and disabled veteran-owned businesses (DVBE), with a five percent small business preference for California-based businesses and a five percent DVBE incentive for 100 percent DVBE participation, with a combined incentive and preference cap of $100,000. Insurance requirements are substantial, mandating general liability coverage of $1,000,000, workers' compensation with waiver of subrogation, commercial automobile coverage of $1,000,000, and pollution liability coverage of $1,000,000. The proposed contract term is set to commence on March 1, 2026, and expire on February 28, 2029, subject to Department of General Services approval. Bidders must be licensed to conduct business in California and are required to submit unit prices for 13 line items across the four facilities, with annual quantities and a three-year multiplier used to calculate the total contract value. Award will be made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder, and subcontracting is expressly prohibited under this agreement. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive rate sheet and multiple facility coverage suggest a potentially significant contract value for the selected vendor.