Portable Toilet Rentals & Septic Holding Tank Pumping Services

The California Department of Water Resources is requesting sealed bids on portable toilet rentals and septic holding tank pumping services across the Delta Field Division's North Bay jurisdiction, with bids due November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM under IFB #10222572. A minimum 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation commitment is required; non-small business bidders receive a 5% evaluation preference if committing at least 25% of their bid to certified small business subcontractors.

Services will be performed at multiple locations within Sacramento, Solano, Napa, and Yolo Counties. The contractor will provide monthly portable chemical toilet units (including ADA-compliant units and hand wash stations), small sinks, and daily rental options for luxury trailers, mounted units, and water tanks. The scope includes weekly maintenance, cleaning, and chemical replenishment of DWR-owned portable toilets and septic holding tanks upon request.

The contract term is three years, with an anticipated start date of March 15, 2027. Pricing must be submitted on a line-item basis for each service and equipment type across all three contract years. The contractor must obtain all necessary state and local licenses and permits and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability, workers' compensation, and automobile liability ($1,000,000 each) and pollution/environmental liability ($1,000,000 per incident). Invoices will be paid within 45 days of receipt by the DWR Accounting Office.

Technical questions are due October 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with answers provided by October 28. Sealed bids will be publicly opened November 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Delta Field Division in Byron, California. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications and program requirements.