IFB P2440009, Portable Toilet Rental and Servicing, Septic Pumping for the Los Banos Wildlife Area and Mitigation Lands

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking a contractor to provide portable toilet rental and septic pumping services for the Los Banos Wildlife Area (LBWA) in Merced County, California. The contract term will be from July 1, 2024, or upon Department of General Services approval date, whichever is later, through June 30, 2027, with the potential to extend for one additional year. The contractor will be required to furnish and service a specified number of standard and ADA-compliant portable toilet units year-round, with additional units during the Waterfowl Season from October through February. The contractor will also pump seven 1,500-gallon septic tanks at the LBWA once per year. Bids are due by June 7, 2024, at 5:00 PM PT, and the anticipated award date is June 21, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The IFB is open to public or private corporations, agencies, organizations, associations, or individuals that are legally constituted and qualified to do business within the State of California. A small business preference of 5% and a disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) incentive that varies based on the level of DVBE participation are included. The contract budget amount will be the total basis of award amount identified in the winning bidder's cost sheet, which includes detailed unit pricing for the portable toilet rental, servicing, and septic pumping.