IFB# C26554006 - Refuse, Recycling and Organic Waste Services (Oceano Dunes-Parks)
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 0000040756
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- UNSPSC code
- Point of contact
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- Kayla N Houser kayla.houser@parks.ca.gov (805) 773-7178
Opportunity details come from caleprocure.ca.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The California Department of Parks and Recreation's Oceano Dunes District is soliciting bids under IFB C26554006 for refuse, recycling, and organic waste collection across its San Luis Obispo County park units, with questions due November 4, 2026 and bids due November 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. The solicitation carries a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement that is waived for this solicitation, but the DVBE incentive still applies, offering up to 5 percent in evaluation incentives for contractors achieving DVBE participation of 0.01 percent or higher. A 5 percent Small Business preference applies to certified small businesses and to non-small businesses subcontracting 25 percent or more to certified small businesses.
Service covers campgrounds (North Beach and Oceano), the Pier Avenue and Grand Avenue park entrances, the State Vehicle Recreation Area beach area, the Interpretation Trail, the Corporation Yard, and designated cleanup locations in Santa Maria and Oso Flaco Lake. The contractor provides trash, recycling, and organic waste collection using 3-, 6-, 20-, and 40-yard dumpsters, with twice-weekly pickups during peak season (April through September) and weekly pickups off-peak. Contractors must comply with SB 1383 organic waste collection requirements, provide statistical reports documenting waste diversion rates, and maintain $1,000,000 combined single limit general liability and motor vehicle liability insurance.
The contract term runs three years, from December 23, 2026 through December 22, 2029. Payment is monthly in arrears based on containers serviced and services rendered at bid-form unit prices. Award goes to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all requirements and compliance certifications. Answers to questions post November 6, 2026, bids open publicly on November 24, 2026, intent to award issues November 24, and award is set for December 1, 2026. The IFB has no mandatory job walk; prospective bidders may arrange to view the service area by contacting the Department representative listed in the solicitation.
Opportunity text
The Oceano Dunes District (ODD) of the CA Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), located in San Luis Obispo announces its Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a qualified firm to provide refuse, recycling and organic waste collection services within the ODD¿s park units, which include its campgrounds, state beach entrances, State Vehicle Recreation Area (SVRA), and Corporation Yard. This three (3) year contract has an anticipated start date of 12/23/2026 and end date of 12/22/2029. Bids will be received until 11/23/2026 at 2:00pm. Please review the attached bid package for detailed scope of services, requirements, and bidding materials. This IFB does NOT have a mandatory job-walk. However, prospective bidders may arrange to view the area to be serviced by contacting the representative for the Department of Parks and Recreation at the address noted on the Invitation for Bids. Note: The DVBE requirement is waived for this solicitation, however, the DVBE incentive still applies. KEY ACTION DATES IFB Release: 10/23/2026 at 2:00pm Questions Submittal Deadline: 11/04/2026 at 2:00pm Answers to Questions Posted: 11/06/2026 Proposal Submission Deadline: 11/23/2026 at 2:00pm Opening and Review: 11/24/2026 at 2:00pm Intent to Award: 11/24/2026 Award: 12/01/2026 BID SUBMISSION INFORMATION No bid will be considered unless it is prepared and submitted in accordance with instructions for submitting bids. All documentation listed on the bidder¿s checklist, including the checklist, must be complete and submitted by closing date. The contract award, if awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder who comply with all the requirements specified in the bid solicitation documents, which include, among others, the Invitation for Bids, Instructions to Bidders for Refuse Disposal Service, Specifications, Bid Form, and when applicable, Additional Instructions to Bidders, and the DVBE Compliance Certification and Documentation. Bids will be opened publicly during a scheduled conference-call on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Individuals interested in calling into the Bid Opening must send their request into OD.Billing@parks.ca.gov to receive a conference participation access code. One code will be available per bidder. A request for conference-call must be submitted 24-hours in advance to allow the State to provide adequate time to accommodate all Bidders. Questions regarding this IFB can be directed to: OD.Billing@parks.ca.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| C26554006--bidpackage.pdf |
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