IFB 7CA07875 - Hazardous Waste Removal Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is soliciting bids for hazardous waste removal services at the CAL FIRE Training Center in Ione under IFB 7CA07875, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. A 5% Small Business preference applies to certified SBs with principal place of business in California, capped at $50,000; non-SB bidders may qualify by subcontracting at least 25% of net bid price to certified SBs. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive program offers 1–5% of the lowest responsive bid based on verified DVBE participation, with a combined incentive cap of $100,000.

The contractor must provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and documentation for removal and disposal of non-RCRA liquid waste (waste oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, antifreeze/coolant, mineral spirits, oily water mix), crushed oil filters, waste solids, unknown hazardous waste liquids, and parts wash hot tank contents, plus e-manifest fees. Services are performed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding State holidays. The contractor must respond to service calls within 72 hours and coordinate with the CAL FIRE Project Representative within two weeks of award to establish pickup schedules and property access.

Minimum qualifications include current California business licensure; valid Hazardous Waste Transporter Identification Number and Registration Certificate from the Department of Toxic Substance Control; valid Hazardous Materials Certificate of Registration from the Department of Transportation; and valid Hazardous Materials Transportation License from the California Highway Patrol. Insurance requirements are commercial general liability of $1 million per occurrence, workers' compensation with waiver of subrogation, commercial automobile insurance of $1 million, and pollution liability of $1 million per occurrence. The estimated contract term runs October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2029. Award goes to the lowest responsive responsible bidder. Written questions are due September 2, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on September 10, 2026.