Paper and Cardboard Recycling Materials Collection and Removal

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is seeking a paper and cardboard recycling materials collection and removal service for two locations in the Sacramento area, specifically at 601 and 630 Sequoia Pacific Blvd. This Request for Quote (RFQ #A241014356) covers comprehensive recycling services including collection of white paper, mixed paper, newspaper, magazines, corrugated cardboard, and books through both in-house and dockside methods. The contract will run from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2028, with services required during business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday). A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for January 29, 2025 at 1 PM PT, with bidder questions due by January 30, 2025 at 3 PM PT, and the final RFQ response deadline set for February 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM PT. The contractor must provide biweekly scheduled pickups and on-call services, with pricing structured per pickup, and will be required to submit quarterly tonnage reports.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for California certified small businesses (SB), with additional eligibility potentially extending to Micro-businesses (MB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The contractor must maintain specific insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability ($1M per occurrence), Workers Compensation, Automobile Liability ($1M combined single limit), and Pollution Liability coverage. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, it falls under the $249,999.99 threshold per Government Code Section 14838.5. The RFQ specifies operational requirements such as ensuring container access is not blocked and containers are handled carefully to minimize damage. Dockside containers must be between 0.8-4.0 cubic yards, with no additional restrictions beyond size specifications. Prospective bidders must carefully review the RFQ documentation, including Addendum 1, which provides clarification on container requirements and addresses potential bidder questions.