On-Call Drainage Structure Cleaning Services and Lab Analysis in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking an on-call contractor for drainage structure cleaning services and laboratory analysis across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties through Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 08A3838. The procurement requires a comprehensive service package involving the removal, testing, transportation, storage, and legal disposal of waste materials generated during drain facilities cleaning operations. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, equipment, and incidentals to complete the work at multiple maintenance stations and sites. Required qualifications include a Class A General Engineering License, Hazardous Substance Removal Certification, Environmental Laboratory Accreditation, and Hazardous Waste Transporter Registration. The contract is scheduled to commence on September 1, 2025, or upon Department of General Services approval, and will expire on August 31, 2028. Critical submission deadlines include proposals due by July 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening at 2:30 p.m. on the same day, and an estimated award date of July 31, 2025.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside designations and participation goals, mandating a three percent (3%) Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal and a twenty-five percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation goal. Prevailing wage rates will apply for work exceeding $15,000, adding additional compliance requirements for potential bidders. The bid encompasses nine line items with estimated quantities for services such as pump house inspection, drainage structure cleaning, waste material removal and disposal, and laboratory analysis, with unit prices to be determined by the bidder. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the contract suggests a significant operational scope across San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Contractors will need to demonstrate technical expertise in waste management, environmental compliance, and specialized cleaning services to be competitive in this procurement opportunity.