IFB 32A0585, Hazardous and Regulated Waste Pick-up and Disposal Service (Statewide)

This procurement opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for Hazardous and Regulated Waste Pick-up and Disposal Service on a statewide basis. Caltrans is seeking a contractor to provide all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, permits, travel, and incidentals required to test, identify, reduce contamination, neutralize waste and to remove, transport, and legally dispose of hazardous and regulated waste substances generated at Caltrans Division of Equipment (DOE) facilities across California. The scope of work includes the pickup and disposal of items such as absorbent pads, aerosol cans, contaminated fuel, diesel particulates, lamps, batteries, and other regulated materials. The contract term is estimated to be from June 15, 2024 to June 14, 2027. Pricing is provided on a per unit basis for each type of waste and related product. The bid is due by May 9, 2024 at 2:00 pm Pacific Time, with a bid opening at 2:30 pm the same day. Award is estimated to be made on May 16, 2024. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications including possessing a valid hazardous waste transporter registration, hazardous materials certificate of registration, and motor carrier permit.

Caltrans has a 25% small business participation goal and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program. The previous contractor was Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc., and the total spent under the expiring contract was $478,711.72. The new contract has a budget of $2,000,000 and does not require prevailing wages. Addendum No. 1 to the IFB adds a new requirement for bidders to disclose any use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology.