Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C860000 entitled, ¿CHP Cajon Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF), Northbound, and, CHP Cajon Platform Scales, Southbound ¿ Septic Tank Pumping and Maintenance Services

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) issued Invitation for Bids (IFB) Number 26C860000 for semi-annual septic tank pumping and maintenance services at two facilities: the Cajon Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF) Northbound located at Northbound I-15 West Cajon Valley, CA 92371, and the Cajon Platform Scales Southbound located at Southbound I-15 Phelan, CA 92371. The procuring agency seeks qualified contractors to furnish all supplies, materials, tools, equipment, labor, personnel, and supervision necessary to provide comprehensive septic tank maintenance services, including pumping every compartment, cleaning and replacing effluent filters, inspecting visible components, and documenting any deficiencies or spills. The resulting agreement will be effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with six semi-annual service cycles distributed throughout the three-year term. Required bidder qualifications include a valid local business license, county environmental health permit, disposal site discharge/waste water hauler permit, motor carrier permit, and current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations; additionally, contractors must maintain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and pollution liability of $1,000,000 per incident and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. A mandatory walk-through inspection is scheduled for May 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by May 29, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., and sealed bids due June 5, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Prevailing wage rates established by the Department of Industrial Relations apply to this public works contract, and CHP intends to award a single agreement to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest bid price.

This procurement is open to all eligible firms and includes various preference and incentive programs that may benefit qualified applicants. Small and micro businesses are eligible for up to 5% preference, while non-small businesses with small business subcontractors may receive up to 5% preference. Disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBEs) are eligible for up to 5% incentive consideration, and nonprofit veteran service agencies may receive up to 5% preference; although DVBE participation requirements have been waived for this solicitation, bidders may voluntarily opt for DVBE participation to receive incentive consideration. Pricing for the semi-annual services at each location must be clearly stated on the bid form, with all costs including labor, equipment, supplies, transportation, and disposal fees incorporated into the quoted rates. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges were identified in the available solicitation documents.