IFB 7CA07881

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is requesting bids on portable restroom and handwash station rental services for the CAL FIRE Atwater Training Center under IFB 7CA07881, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and written questions due August 10, 2026. A five percent Small Business preference applies to certified SB or Microbusiness contractors; Non-Small Business bidders may claim this preference by subcontracting at least 25 percent of the net bid price to certified SBs. An additional DVBE incentive of up to five percent is available based on verified DVBE participation, with a combined incentive and preference dollar cap of $100,000.

The contractor must provide up to eighteen portable restroom units and eight handwashing stations across four Atwater facility locations, together with all materials, labor, equipment, transportation, supervision, permits, licenses, insurance, and waste disposal. Routine service is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with units accessible 24/7. Service frequency is once weekly with response times of two business days for routine requests, 24 hours for urgent sanitation issues, and same-day for emergency health and safety issues.

The contract term runs three years from September 21, 2026 to September 20, 2029. Pricing is structured on a weekly all-inclusive unit basis for both restrooms and handwashing stations; total contract amount is not guaranteed and actual payment reflects services rendered only. Bidders must hold a valid and active Waste Hauler Permit for Septic Pumping and be licensed to do business in California or in good standing in their home state. Required insurance includes general and commercial liability and commercial automobile coverage with limits not less than $1,000,000, plus Worker's Compensation Insurance with waiver of subrogation. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bid opening occurs virtually on August 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.