IFB 4CA07932 - Hazardous Waste Removal and Disposal Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids on hazardous waste removal and disposal services under IFB 4CA07932, with bids due October 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time and a virtual bid opening October 23 at 11:00 a.m. A 5% Small Business or Microbusiness preference applies to California-based certified firms, and a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive (up to $100,000 combined cap with other incentives and preferences) applies to DGS-certified DVBE firms with verified 100% participation.

Bidders must hold an EPA Identification Number, a California Department of Toxic Substances Control Hazardous Waste Transporter Identification Certificate, and a California Highway Patrol Hazardous Material Transportation License. Services will be provided at two locations: Tulare Unit Headquarters Shop in Visalia and Mountain Home Conservation Camp in Springville, California. The scope includes removal and disposal of waste oil, hydraulic and transmission fluids, waste antifreeze and coolant, metal and paper filters, non-RCRA solid waste (absorbent materials), unknown hazardous liquid waste requiring sampling and profiling, and pumping from wash racks and above-ground storage tanks. Service is required no less than every 90 days per EPA regulations or upon CAL FIRE call, with a mandatory 72-hour response time. Services are performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays.

The contract term is three years, commencing November 1, 2026, and expiring October 31, 2029, with no renewal options. Compensation is based on rates in Attachment 1 (the Rate Sheet, to be provided upon award), invoiced monthly to quarterly. The total contract amount is to be determined. Award is made to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. Subcontracting is prohibited. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability, worker's compensation, commercial automobile, and environmental liability insurance of not less than $1 million per occurrence and provide proof of insurance within ten working days of award. Written questions are due October 15, 2026.