Invitation for Bid - IFB A2414356 - Paper / Cardboard Recycling Collection and Removal

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB A241014356) for paper and cardboard recycling materials collection and removal services across four Sacramento area locations: 601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 630 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 600 N. 5th Street, and 650 N. 5th Street. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide biweekly in-house collection and on-call pickups with a mandatory two-day response time for both dockside and in-house collection services. The contract will span three years, from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2028, with critical procurement dates including a mandatory walkthrough on March 7, 2025, questions due by March 10, and a bid submission deadline of March 17, 2025. Bidders must provide comprehensive pricing for scheduled and on-call pickups and supply all necessary labor, materials, equipment, and containers ranging from 0.8 to 4.0 cubic yards. Evaluation criteria will likely include pricing, service capabilities, and compliance with specified requirements.

The solicitation includes specific small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) provisions, with a small business preference of 5% (not exceeding $50,000) and DVBE incentives ranging from 1-5% based on participation levels, though the DVBE participation requirement is currently waived. Contractors must maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $1 million in commercial general liability, workers compensation, automobile liability, and pollution liability insurance. No subcontracting is permitted under this agreement, which suggests a preference for direct service provision. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the recycling collection services and the three-year contract duration indicate a potentially significant contract value. The procurement is open to businesses capable of meeting the technical specifications, insurance requirements, and operational standards set forth in the invitation for bid.