RE-BID C25740015 - Sewage Pumping Services - SLOCD

The California Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive sewage pumping services across the San Luis Obispo Coast District through a competitive sealed bid procurement process. Services shall be delivered to eleven primary state park locations including Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument, Piedras Blancas State Park, Washburn State Park, Morro Bay State Park, and Montana de Oro State Park, along with various lift stations throughout the district. The contractor must provide septic tank pumping, lift station pumping, pit toilet pumping, and emergency pumping services with specific operational requirements including response to emergency calls within four hours, 24-hour contact availability, trained service technicians, and detailed service logs for each visit. All rates specified in the bid form shall remain fixed for the entire five-year contract term from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031. Sealed bids must be submitted by mail or email to DPR.BidsSLOCoastDistrict@parks.ca.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with public bid opening via conference call at that same time and date. Written questions must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 12, 2026 (seven calendar days prior to bid opening), and responses will be addressed through addenda. The state will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on compliance with all submission requirements including the Septic Tank, Pit Toilet, & Lift Station Service Bid Form, Bidder's Declaration, contractor certifications, and an Artificial Intelligence disclosure form.

A five percent small business preference applies to certified small businesses or non-small businesses subcontracting at least 25 percent to certified small business subcontractors. The DVBE Incentive Program applies to this procurement, though participation is not mandatory; bidders claiming DVBE participation must submit completed DGS PD 843 declarations and supporting documentation. Insurance requirements are substantial and mandatory, including general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, motor vehicle liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and pollution liability of $1,000,000 per incident with a $2,000,000 aggregate limit. No incumbent vendor information or current contractor details are specified in the solicitation materials. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation; interested vendors should consult the complete bid package for pricing information and cost evaluation methodologies. Contractors must comply with all applicable health and safety codes and maintain detailed waste disposal records with all documentation submitted alongside invoices.