On-call Pickup, Removal, Cleanup and Disposal of Hazardous Waste in the County of Orange.

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #12A2254 for on-call hazardous waste disposal services across eight District 12 Maintenance Facilities in Orange County. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide comprehensive waste management services, including pickup, removal, cleanup, and disposal of hazardous, non-hazardous, environmental, universal, and biological waste. Required services encompass sump cleaning, waste assessment, identification, characterization, transportation, and legal disposal. Contractors must possess extensive licensing and certifications, including a Class A General Engineering license, Hazardous Substance Removal certification, hazardous materials transportation licenses, and environmental waste transporter registrations. The contract is scheduled to commence on June 1, 2025, and expire on May 31, 2028, with bids due by 2:00 p.m. on May 1, 2025, and a proposed award date of May 13, 2025. Evaluation criteria will likely include technical capabilities, licensing compliance, safety protocols, and comprehensive pricing structures for personnel, equipment, disposal, and material rates across multiple waste categories.

The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), offering a 5% DVBE incentive to qualifying vendors. Prevailing wage requirements apply for work exceeding $15,000, and bidders must demonstrate robust safety regulations and environmental compliance. Comprehensive insurance coverage will be mandatory for the selected contractor. While the total contract amount is not explicitly specified, bidders are required to provide detailed pricing across various waste management services. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions including Orange County, Orange Blossom CDP, Orange City, Orange Cove City, and Orangevale CDP, suggesting a broad geographic scope for waste management services. Contractors must be prepared to integrate with existing Caltrans infrastructure and follow stringent environmental and transportation regulations. The contract represents a significant opportunity for specialized waste management firms with extensive environmental and logistical capabilities.