IFB - Hazardous Waste Disposal Services in San Diego and Imperial Counties.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts is requesting bids for hazardous waste disposal services in San Diego and Imperial Counties under IFB 11A4303, with bids due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A five percent Small Business or Micro Business preference applies for certified firms with a maximum preference amount of $50,000; a five percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive also applies with a combined incentive cap of $100,000.

The scope encompasses comprehensive hazardous waste management including testing, identification, assessment, removal, transportation, and legal disposal of hazardous and regulated waste materials from District 11 Maintenance and California Highway Patrol facilities. Services include sump cleaning, bin rental and management, roadside biohazard cleanup, waste profiling and characterization, lab analysis, and disposal at approved facilities. Pricing is required across five categories: personnel (Lead Technician/Supervisor, Technician, Operator/Driver, Teamster/Driver, Laborer, and Confined Space Personnel); equipment (various trucks and specialized machinery); disposal costs (55+ waste types and materials); materials (drums, containers, absorbents); and bins (20-cubic yard containers with retractable covers at multiple maintenance stations). The contract term runs October 26, 2026 through October 25, 2029. Services are provided during normal business hours (6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) with 24-hour emergency response capability when public health or safety is impacted.

Bidders must hold multiple licenses and certifications at bid submittal and throughout contract performance: California Contractors State License Board Class A General Engineering license with Hazardous Substance Removal certification, Motor Carrier Permit, Department of Industrial Relations registration, Hazardous Materials Transportation License, EPA Transporter ID, HAZWOPER 40-hour and 8-hour refresher certifications, and Waste Tire Hauler Registration Decal. Prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. No subcontracting is permitted; all work shall be performed by the prime contractor. Written questions are due September 1, 2026. Award is estimated for September 18, 2026. Bids meeting specifications will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.