Recycle and Removal of Equipment-San Diego, San Bernardino & Riverside Counties

The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB #C16-29937) for recycling and removal of equipment services across San Diego, San Bernardino, and Riverside Counties. The procurement specifically seeks a contractor to provide relocation, hauling, and salvage of equipment for DOR Business Enterprise Program (BEP) cafeterias, snack bars, and vending facilities. Contractors must have a minimum of three years of experience and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation with $1,000,000 limits. Key deliverables include equipment relocation with one trip charge per authorization (up to two hours in Southern Region counties and one hour in Northern Region counties), with parts and materials charges not exceeding 20% of wholesale costs and a maximum of $2,000 per job. The contract term is from July 1, 2016 (or upon approval) through June 30, 2018, with an option to renew for one additional year. Critical bid submission deadlines include questions due by April 29, 2016, bid answers posted by May 2, 2016, and final bid submission due on May 9, 2016 at 2:00 PM.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business participation, offering incentive programs for bidders. Bidders can receive additional incentive calculations by including DVBE participation, with incentive amounts ranging from 1% to 5% based on proposed DVBE involvement, not to exceed $100,000. Similarly, non-small businesses can receive a 5% bid preference by subcontracting at least 25% of their bid price to certified California Small Businesses, with preferences capped at $50,000 for a single bid and combined preferences not exceeding $100,000. All participating businesses must perform a "commercially useful function" as defined by state regulations. The contract's annual budget is set at $24,000 per fiscal year, with potential for a one-year renewal. Participating businesses must be certified and meet specific documentation requirements, including completing DOR Documentation of DVBE Program Requirements and Bidder Certification of DVBE Participation.