IFB Encampment

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
07A6235
State
California
Responses due

Opportunity facts

Point of contact

Opportunity details come from caleprocure.ca.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB #07A6235) for Encampment Site Waste Removal and Cleanup Services across Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The contract is an as-needed service agreement spanning three years, from December 15, 2025, to December 14, 2028, with potential awards to up to two bidders. Contractors will be responsible for collecting, removing, transporting, and legally disposing of environmentally regulated, biological, and hazardous waste materials from state routes and right-of-way areas. Extensive qualifications are required, including a Class A General Engineering Contractor License, Hazardous Substances Removal Certification, Hazardous Materials Transportation License, Trauma Scene Waste Management Practitioner Certificate, and multiple hazardous waste handling permits. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 6, 2025, in Camarillo, with bid submissions due by November 13, 2025, and an anticipated award date of November 20, 2025. Bidders must demonstrate comprehensive waste management capabilities, including proper documentation, transportation, and disposal of various waste types encountered during encampment site cleanups.

The solicitation emphasizes small business participation, with Caltrans establishing a 25% Small Business (SB) participation goal. While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is not mandatory, bidders can receive a potential 5% incentive for DVBE involvement. Prevailing wage requirements apply for bid amounts exceeding $15,000, adding another layer of compliance for potential contractors. The bid proposal includes detailed pricing schedules for personnel, equipment, materials, and disposal services, with compensation structured around actual hours worked and items used during cleanup operations. Contractors must possess multiple certifications, including Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training, Confined Space Entry Certification, and various state and federal hazardous materials handling credentials. The contract covers jurisdictions including Los Angeles County, Ventura County, Los Angeles City, East Los Angeles CDP, and Lake Los Angeles CDP, providing comprehensive coverage for encampment site waste removal services across the region.

Opportunity text

The documents and files attached to this solicitation do not have any updates for digital accessibility at this time. Updates will be applied as soon as they are available. For an accessible version of solicitation documents published on this page, please submit a request at http://bit.ly/dpac-ada or call {916) 654-2852. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, traffic control, travel, and incidentals necessary to provide Encampment Site Waste Removal and Cleanup Services to Caltrans. The prime Contractor shall maintain the following trainings, permits and licenses for the duration of this Agreement: A Class A General Engineering Contractor License and a Hazardous Substance Removal (HAZ) Certification from California Contractor ls State License Board (CSLB). Hazardous Materials Certificate of Registration issued by U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. Hazardous Materials Transportation License issued by CHP. Trauma Scene Waste Management Practitioner Certificate from State of California Department of Public Health, Medical Waste Management Program. Waste Tire Hauler Registration Decal for each vehicle with effective and expiration dates issued by Cal Recycle. Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration issued by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control. Confined Space Entry Certification, from each employee (in all classifications) as required by the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). A permit and contractors program documents will also be required prior to the start of work. Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certificate of initial 40 hours of training and annual eight (8) Hour Refresher training from each employee (in all classifications), prior to the start of work. Contractor applying, or spraying disinfectant shall possess a Pest Control Business Branch (PCB) or Main (PCM) license and have a Qualified Applicator License (QAL) with Category K (health related) staff to oversee the business operations. Both of these licenses are issued by Department of Pesticide Regulation (https://www.cdpr.ca.gov). Contractor applying, or spraying disinfectant shall also be registered with each individual county agricultural commission where the disinfectant will be applied. Proof of these requirements shall be provided to Caltrans Contract Manager prior to applying or spraying disinfectant. Bidder shall possess at the time of bid submittal and for the duration of the Agreement, a valid and current Motor Carrier Permit issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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07A6235_SOLICITATION_PACKAGE.pdf PDF

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