Portable Toilet Rentals & Septic Holding Tank Pumping Services - Delta Field Division's South Bay

The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Delta Field Division is requesting sealed bids for portable toilet rentals and septic holding tank pumping services across multiple Northern California counties under IFB #10222573, with bids due November 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM and public opening on November 13 at 9:00 AM at the DWR Delta Field Division office in Byron. A mandatory Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement of a minimum 3.0% commitment applies, with incentive calculations ranging from 3.0% to 5.0% based on participation levels; an optional Small Business (SB) preference of 5.0% is available for certified small businesses and non-small businesses subcontracting at least 25% to certified SBs.

Work is performed at various locations across Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties. The contractor will provide multiple portable chemical toilet units (including ADA-compliant handicap units), portable units with hand wash stations, small sinks, and weekly maintenance and cleaning. The contractor will also service DWR-owned septic holding tanks ranging from 810 gallons to 20,000 gallons capacity and respond to emergency service requests. A current California city or county business license is required.

The anticipated contract term is three years with no renewal options, with a start date of March 15, 2027. Technical questions are due October 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM, with answers provided by October 28 at 3:00 PM. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, workers' compensation insurance at statutory limits, automobile liability insurance of $1 million combined single limit, and pollution/environmental liability insurance of $1 million per incident and $2 million aggregate. Payment will be made within 45 days of invoice receipt, subject to Budget Act appropriations. There is no guaranteed work volume during the contract term.