Landfill Disposal Site Services in San Diego County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #11A4289) for landfill disposal site services covering the District 11 Santee Maintenance area in San Diego County. The procurement seeks a qualified landfill disposal facility within a 30-mile radius of the Santee Maintenance Station to accept and process various waste types including non-compacted refuse, green waste (excluding tree stumps), construction waste (concrete and asphalt), wood waste, tires, and debris generated from Caltrans maintenance operations. Estimated annual quantities include 5,000 tons of non-compacted refuse, 2,000 tons of green waste, and 1,000 tons of construction waste. Bidders must be certified landfill operators with multiple permits, including a valid Solid Waste Facilities Permit, Waste Discharge Requirements from the San Diego Regional Water Quality Control Board, Air Pollution Control District Permit, Unified Program Facility Permit, and applicable federal permits. Key procurement dates include written questions due by December 11, 2025, bid submissions due December 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and bid opening at 2:30 p.m. The estimated contract award date is January 9, 2026, with a three-year contract term from March 1, 2026, through February 28, 2029, providing services Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., excluding state holidays.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside provisions and preference programs for small businesses and disabled veteran-owned businesses. A five percent small business preference is available for certified small or microbusinesses, with a maximum incentive cap of $50,000. Additionally, a five percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive applies for verified 100 percent DVBE participation, with a combined incentive and preference cap of $100,000. The contractor will be responsible for all disposal and recycling costs and must comply with California Senate Bill 1383 organic waste recycling requirements. Insurance requirements mandate Commercial General Liability coverage with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Caltrans will compensate the contractor based on actual tonnage disposed, with pricing structured as unit rates per ton for each waste category. The department reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' written notice for any or no cause. While no specific budget range is detailed, the estimated annual waste volumes suggest a substantial multi-year contract value for the selected landfill disposal site provider.