IFB 32A0627 Trash Services in Alameda County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #32A0627) for comprehensive trash services at the Caltrans Division of Equipment, Shop 4 in San Leandro, California. The procurement covers trash collection, hauling, and disposal services involving multiple waste stream containers, specifically two 3-cubic yard bins for general trash and debris, one 3-cubic yard bin for recyclables, one 30-cubic yard bin for wood waste, and one 96-gallon bin for organics. Weekly pickups are scheduled for Thursdays, with the bid submission deadline set for March 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., and bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. The proposed contract award date is March 20, 2025, with a contract term spanning from April 15, 2025, through April 14, 2028. Bidders must possess a valid Motor Carrier Permit from the California DMV and demonstrate compliance with SB 1383 organic waste recycling requirements. All bid prices must comprehensively include labor, equipment, travel, disposal fees, taxes, and associated costs.

The solicitation includes potential preferences and incentives for disadvantaged business enterprises, offering a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive for 100% DVBE participation and a 5% Small Business preference for certified Small Business or Micro Business firms. While no specific incumbent vendor is mentioned, the contract will cover an estimated 322 pickups for general trash bins and 156 pickups each for recycling, wood waste, and organic waste bins over the three-year term. The maximum contract value is not explicitly specified in the solicitation package but will be determined by the winning bid prices multiplied by the estimated quantities. Jurisdictions involved in this procurement include Alameda County, San Francisco City, and Alameda City. The procurement documents are currently not digitally accessible, and interested parties can request an accessible version by contacting ADAdocs@dot.ca.gov or calling (833) 713-2922.