Paper/ cardboard recycling materials collection

The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is soliciting bids for paper and cardboard recycling materials collection and removal services across four Sacramento area locations. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) A241014356-1 seeks a contractor to provide biweekly in-house pickups every other Friday and on-call pickups within two business days at specific addresses including 601 and 630 Sequoia Pacific Blvd, 600 N. 5th Street, and 650 N. 5th Street. A mandatory bidder's conference and walkthrough is scheduled for March 26, 2025, with bid submissions due by April 8, 2025, and a proposed award date of April 11, 2025. The contract will run from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2028. Evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive responsible bidder, with specific requirements for comprehensive recycling services that include consistent material collection and proper handling of paper and cardboard recyclables. Bidders must demonstrate capability to meet the specified service schedules and location requirements.

The procurement includes specific small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) preferences, offering a 5% preference for small businesses and potential incentives for DVBE participation. Subcontracting is explicitly prohibited under this agreement. Successful bidders must maintain extensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, workers' compensation, automobile liability, and pollution liability insurance. The total contract value is to be determined, with Cal OES reserving the right to cancel or modify the agreement based on budget appropriations. Pricing will be structured based on a detailed cost sheet with differentiated rates for biweekly and on-call pickups across the specified locations. The jurisdictions involved in this procurement include Sacramento County, Sacramento City, San Francisco City, and West Sacramento City, representing a multi-location service requirement that demands comprehensive recycling management capabilities.