RE-BID C25740010 - Chemical Toilet Rental & Service - HSSSHM & On-Call

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, San Luis Obispo Coast District, is issuing a re-bid Invitation for Bids (IFB) for chemical toilet rental and service at multiple state park locations in San Luis Obispo County. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive services including pumping services for state-owned chemical toilets, rental of ADA-compliant and standard portable chemical toilet units, portable hand-washing station rentals and service, on-call district-wide chemical toilet and hand-washing station services, and emergency repair calls across the Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument Visitor Center, HSSSHM Hilltop Workshops, HSSSHM N.U.T. and Rear Courtyard, Hearst State Beach, and throughout the San Luis Obispo Coast District. The contract term is estimated at five years, running from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2031, with pricing based on fixed unit rates for chemical toilet service, chemical toilet rentals, handwash station service, and on-call services that will remain constant throughout the contract period. Bids must be submitted electronically via email to DPR.BidsSLOCoastDistrict@parks.ca.gov or by mail no later than May 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, with public bid opening occurring at the same date and time. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by May 21, 2026 (seven calendar days prior to bid opening), and responses will be provided through addenda. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with all prescribed requirements. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverage including general liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), motor vehicle liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), workers' compensation, and pollution liability ($1,000,000 per incident/$2,000,000 aggregate).

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors without mandatory set-asides; however, small business preference and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive programs are available but not required. A 5% small business preference is available for California-certified small businesses or non-certified businesses subcontracting 25% or more with certified small businesses. A DVBE incentive program is available with potential bid adjustments up to $100,000 when combined with other incentives, though no DVBE participation is mandated for this solicitation. The State Parks will provide installation and maintenance of interior lights on toilet units, with the contractor responsible for removal upon contract completion. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, supplies, and miscellaneous service items at no additional charge to the State. No job walk-through will be conducted as part of the bidding process. Specific budget or award value information is not disclosed in the available documentation.