IFB No. 125328 Addendum #1 - On-Site Confidential Destruction Services - Employment Development Department

The California Employment Development Department is soliciting bids through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 125328 for on-site confidential destruction services at its Northern California Region facilities. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide comprehensive confidential document destruction services, ensuring secure handling and disposal of sensitive employment records and documentation in compliance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience in confidential waste management and secure document destruction protocols. The bid submission deadline is April 15, 2026 at 2:15 p.m., with award determination expected within 30 days of bid opening. Evaluation will be based on contractor qualification, compliance with solicitation requirements, pricing, and demonstrated capacity to meet the Department's confidentiality and security standards. The contractor must possess appropriate licensing and insurance documentation as required for waste management and destruction services in California.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Minor B package, restricting bidding eligibility to contractors certified as small businesses at both the time of bid opening and final award. While the attached solicitation document references a Caltrans electrical project with an estimated cost of $377,604.00, the specific budget range for the EDD confidential destruction services has not been detailed in the available materials. The Department encourages participation from Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certified vendors, though no mandatory participation goals have been established. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements as determined by the California Director of Industrial Relations, all applicable state environmental and health regulations, and organic waste recycling mandates. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose proposal fully complies with all solicitation requirements and qualifications.