IFB Drilling Waste Transporting and Disposal - Sacramento County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #59A1347 for Drilling Waste Transporting and Disposal services, targeting jurisdictions including Sacramento County, Sacramento City, San Francisco City, and West Sacramento City. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive waste management services at the Sacramento Translab facility, located at 5900 Folsom Boulevard, Sacramento, CA. Specifically, the contractor will be responsible for dropping off, picking up, characterizing, and legally disposing of approximately 1,500 drums of non-hazardous waste and 200 drums of hazardous drilling waste materials generated by Caltrans geotechnical drilling operations. Key qualifications include possessing a Class A Contractor's license, EPA RCRA Identification Number, Hazardous Substance Removal Certification, and Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration. The bid response is due on June 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with a proposed award date of June 19, 2025, and a contract term spanning from June 30, 2025, to June 29, 2028. Bidders will submit unit pricing for drum delivery, pick-up, characterization, and disposal, with pricing to be calculated on a per-drum basis.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside requirements and participation goals, mandating a 7% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation and encouraging a 25% Small Business (SB) participation. These goals aim to promote diversity and inclusion in the contracting process. The contract will be funded through federal and state transportation funds, with the total contract amount to be determined based on the unit pricing submitted. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the procurement emphasizes the need for comprehensive waste management expertise and strict adherence to environmental regulations. Potential bidders must demonstrate robust capabilities in handling both non-hazardous and hazardous waste materials, with a focus on legal and environmentally responsible disposal methods. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but the scope of work suggests a significant investment in waste management services over the three-year contract period.