Portable Toilet Services - IFB 25C860005

The California Department of Highway Patrol (CHP) has issued Invitation for Bid #25C860005 for portable chemical toilet rental and maintenance services at the Cajon Platform Scales locations on Interstate 15 in San Bernardino County. The procurement seeks a single contractor to provide and service two ADA-compliant portable chemical toilets - one at the northbound facility and one at the southbound facility - along with servicing one state-owned portable toilet and one state-owned hand wash station. Required services include three times weekly maintenance involving cleaning, water and chemical refilling, deodorizing, waste disposal at approved landfills, and maintaining ADA and California Building Code standards for grab bars and door closers. Written questions must be submitted by January 5, 2026 at 9:00 a.m., with bids due January 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., followed by a public bid opening at 2:15 p.m. The contract term is proposed from April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2029, with potential extensions contingent on performance and funding. Evaluation criteria include lowest cost after applicable preferences, with consideration for responsiveness and contractor responsibility.

Contractors must possess specific credentials including a local business license, county environmental health permit, disposal site discharge permit, and motor carrier permit if applicable. Small business and micro business certifications qualify for up to five percent preference, while non-small businesses with 25 percent small business subcontractor participation can also receive a five percent preference. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation may qualify for incentive adjustments from one to five percent, though DVBE participation is waived as a requirement for this solicitation. Contractors are required to maintain $1,000,000 in Commercial General Liability Insurance and provide a $25,000 fidelity bond. Additional requirements include performing at least 75 percent of work in-house with no more than 25 percent subcontracted, and ensuring all personnel pass driver license checks before facility access. While no specific budget range is detailed, bid prices must remain valid for 120 days and include all operating expenses, labor, transportation, equipment, supplies, and annual inflation costs.