Lift Station and Septic Tank Pumping Services in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and Solano Counties

Caltrans is soliciting competitive quotations through an Invitation for Public Quotation (IFPQ) for lift station and septic tank pumping services across a four-county service area encompassing Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and Solano Counties in California. The selected contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, travel expenses, and dump fees necessary to provide comprehensive pumping, cleaning, and legal disposal services at multiple Caltrans-designated facilities on an as-needed basis. Deliverables include routine and preventive maintenance pumping of lift stations and septic tanks, proper cleaning of tank systems, and compliant disposal of collected waste materials in accordance with applicable environmental and regulatory requirements. The contractor bears full responsibility for all associated costs, fees, and taxes related to service delivery. The solicitation packet, posted on February 3, 2026, requires interested bidders to submit complete competitive quotations by the February 17, 2026 deadline. Site visits and pre-bid meetings may be available to prospective bidders to familiarize themselves with service locations and operational requirements prior to submitting their responses.

The solicitation may include set-asides for small business enterprises or disadvantaged business enterprises in accordance with California procurement regulations, though specific set-aside designations should be confirmed within the complete solicitation packet. While the solicitation document does not explicitly identify incumbent contractors or existing service providers, contractors must be prepared to integrate their operations with established Caltrans maintenance and facility support infrastructure. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available solicitation materials; however, funding for these services is provided through Caltrans' operational budget for maintenance and facility support services. Interested contractors should review the complete IFPQ_Solicitation_Packet_04A7425.pdf for detailed specifications regarding contract duration, renewal options, payment terms, performance expectations, and any other material terms and conditions governing this procurement opportunity.