IFB P2620005 NCR2 Multi Campus Septic Tank Inspection & Servicing

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting bids on septic tank inspection, pumping, and waste disposal services for four tanks at its North Central Region complex in Rancho Cordova under IFB P2620005, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. (PT) and a mandatory pre-bid walkthrough on July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at CDFW NCR 2 HQ Lobby, 1701 Nimbus Road.

Bidders must hold a current County Environmental Health Department permit to pump, transport, and dispose of septic tank waste—a mandatory qualification. A 5% Small Business Preference applies to certified California small businesses, and a 5% DVBE incentive is available for bids with confirmed Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation.

The scope includes annual inspections and pumping at two 2,500-gallon tanks at American River Trout Hatchery and one 1,000-gallon tank at the Office of Spill Prevention and Response; semi-annual inspections and pumping at one 5,000-gallon tank at NCR 2 Headquarters; inspections scheduled for September and October at ARTH and OSPR, and May and October at NCR 2 HQ; and waste disposal with documentation of service dates, volumes removed, and disposal facility verification. The ARTH tanks are mandated to be emptied annually under a water quality permit through the California Integrated Water Quality System.

The contract term runs from Department of General Services approval through June 30, 2029. Bidders must provide flat rates per service for each tank size and location, with reimbursement based on actual services rendered. Contractors must maintain Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Pollution Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate), and Workers Compensation with $1,000,000 limits and waiver of subrogation. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Bid opening is August 4, 2026; notice of intent to award is August 7, 2026; proposed award date is August 14, 2026.