IFB Trash Collection, Hauling, and Disposal Services in Shasta County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts is seeking a contractor to provide on-call, as-needed trash collection, hauling, and disposal services for two maintenance stations in Shasta County: Gibson Maintenance Station (requiring a 30-cubic yard bin) and Platina Maintenance Station (requiring a 10-cubic yard bin). This Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation requires a contractor to furnish all labor, trash bins, equipment, and associated costs for comprehensive waste management services. Bidders must possess a valid Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles and provide services during normal working hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, excluding State holidays), with potential emergency service capabilities. Written questions are due by January 14, 2026, with final bid submissions required on January 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, followed by a bid opening at 2:30 p.m. The estimated contract award date is January 29, 2026, with a proposed contract term from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2029.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference opportunities for small businesses and disadvantaged enterprises, featuring a five percent small business (SB) or micro-business (MB) preference for certified California-based contractors, with a maximum preference cap of $50,000. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive program offers a five percent incentive for 100 percent verified DVBE participation, subject to a combined $100,000 cap for all incentives and preferences. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance, including $1,000,000 per occurrence general liability insurance, $1,000,000 combined single limit motor vehicle liability insurance, and statutory workers' compensation coverage. Additional compliance requirements include Senate Bill 1383 for organic waste recycling, Darfur Contracting Act certification, and Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Russian sanctions. Subcontracting is explicitly prohibited under this agreement. While the exact contract total amount has not been determined, the three-year service period suggests a significant procurement opportunity for qualified waste management providers operating within Shasta County and surrounding jurisdictions.