IFB Trash Services, Los Angeles County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, is requesting bids for trash collection, hauling, and disposal services across three Los Angeles County maintenance stations under IFB 07A6402, with bids due August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% Small Business or Micro Business preference is available for certified firms (maximum preference amount $50,000), and a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive program offering up to 5% incentive for 100% DVBE participation applies (combined dollar cap $100,000 for all incentives and preferences).

Services are required at Cerritos, Humphreys, and Bellflower maintenance stations, with pickups at least once weekly. Estimated quantities span six line items: 520 and 100 pickups of 40-cubic-yard and 10-cubic-yard bins respectively at Cerritos, 615 and 330 at Humphreys, and 95 and 160 at Bellflower. The contractor must supply labor, bins, equipment, and travel, and bear all costs including disposal fees, insurance premiums, and applicable taxes. Services are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., except State legal holidays; on-call services outside normal hours may be required at the Caltrans Contract Manager's discretion.

The contract term runs October 16, 2026 through October 15, 2029 (three years). Bidders must possess a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles Motor Carrier Permit at bid submission and throughout the contract term. Mandatory compliance with Senate Bill 1383 organic waste recycling requirements and current local enforcement agency licenses and permits are required. The awardee must provide general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, automobile liability of $1 million combined single limit, and workers' compensation coverage within 10 working days of notification.

Questions are due July 29, 2026. Bid opening follows at 2:30 p.m. on August 6. The anticipated award date is August 20, 2026.