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

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is seeking a contractor for paper and cardboard recycling materials collection and removal services through Invitation for Bid (IFB A251014356) across three Sacramento area locations. The solicitation requires a contractor to collect and process recyclable materials including white paper, mixed paper, newspaper, magazines, corrugated cardboard, and books using containers ranging from 0.8 to 4.0 cubic yards. The contract will cover three specific Cal OES sites: 601 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 600 N. 5th Street, and 650 N. 5th Street, with a proposed contract term from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. Key procurement dates include an optional bidder's walkthrough scheduled for July 11, 2025, a deadline to submit questions on July 14, 2025, and the final bid submission date of July 21, 2025. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, vehicles, and personnel, and will be required to submit quarterly tonnage reports detailing recycling activities.

The procurement includes specific set-aside designations and preferences for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE), offering a 5% preference for small businesses and potential incentives for DVBE participation. Comprehensive insurance requirements are mandated, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and pollution liability coverage, with specific insurance limits and provisions for the State of California to be named as an additional insured. While no specific budget amount is finalized, the document indicates the contract will not exceed a to-be-determined amount. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement include Sacramento County, Sacramento City, San Francisco City, and West Sacramento City. Potential bidders must carefully review and comply with all insurance, reporting, and operational requirements, demonstrating capability to efficiently manage recycling collection and processing across multiple locations with professional and environmentally responsible practices.