IFB Multiprovider Encampment Site Waste Removal and Cleanup Services in San Bernadino County
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 08A3896
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- NIGP codes
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- JoAnna Nevarez joanna.nevarez@dot.ca.gov (279) 234-2481
Opportunity details come from caleprocure.ca.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has released an Invitation for Bid (IFB #08A3896) for Encampment Site Waste Removal and Cleanup Services in San Bernardino County. This as-needed, multiple-provider contract will award up to two bidders to collect, remove, transport, and legally dispose of environmentally regulated, biological, and hazardous waste from encampment sites. Contractors must possess an extensive list of certifications, including a Class A General Engineering Contractor License, Hazardous Substance Removal Certification, Hazardous Materials Certificates, Trauma Scene Waste Management Practitioner Certificate, and multiple hazardous waste and transportation permits. The contract will run from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029, with services performed during normal working hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday), with potential for urgent services outside these hours. Key procurement dates include a mandatory pre-bid conference on September 30, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. in San Bernardino, with written questions due by October 1, 2025, and final bids due by October 9, 2025. Compensation will be based on unit rates for personnel, equipment, materials, bins, and miscellaneous items, with estimated quantities provided for planning purposes.
The procurement includes a specific small business participation goal of 25%, with Caltrans committed to supporting small business involvement. While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is not mandatory, a DVBE incentive will be applied to the evaluation process. Prevailing wages will be required for total bid amounts exceeding $15,000. Each contractor must provide comprehensive documentation, including Hazardous Materials Certificates, Confined Space Entry Certifications, HAZWOPER training certificates, and various state and federal registrations and permits. Contractors must demonstrate expertise in waste management, including specific certifications for hazardous material handling, transportation, and disposal. Though specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract's comprehensive requirements and multi-year duration suggest a significant investment in encampment site waste removal and cleanup services across San Bernardino County. The procurement allows for flexibility by establishing a multiple-provider approach, enabling Caltrans to work with up to two qualified contractors to meet the region's waste management needs.
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 have at the time of bid and the duration of this agreement, the following certificates, trainings, permits and licenses: A Class A ¿ General Engineering Contractor License and a Hazardous Substance Removal (HAZ) Certification from California Contractor¿s 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 (at the start of work). 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).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 08A3896_Addendum_One.pdf | ||
| Solicitation_Package_08A3896.pdf |
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