Septic Tank Pumping and Disposal Services in Fresno, Kern, and Tulare Counties

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts, is requesting bids for septic tank pumping and disposal services at nine locations across Fresno, Kern, and Tulare counties under IFB 06A3316, with bids due July 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. A 5% small business or micro-business preference applies to certified firms, with a maximum preference amount of $50,000; a separate 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive applies for 100% verified DVBE participation, subject to a combined incentive and preference cap of $100,000.

The contractor must provide routine and non-routine septic tank pumping and disposal services at nine Caltrans locations, including safety rest areas and maintenance stations. Routine services are performed Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; non-routine services available 24/7. The scope encompasses nine line items with estimated quantities ranging from 4,000 to 300,000 gallons per item, plus one line item for 15 non-routine service calls. All labor, equipment, materials, permits, travel, transportation, and disposal fees are the contractor's responsibility. The contractor must hold a valid Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles, current Department of Industrial Relations registration, and a septic tank cleaning permit from the local Environmental Health Division. No subcontracting is permitted.

Prevailing wage requirements apply if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), workers' compensation at statutory limits, and pollution liability ($1,000,000 per incident/$2,000,000 aggregate).

The contract term runs from September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2029. The proposed award date is July 23, 2026. Written questions are due July 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Bid opening occurs July 9, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. via teleconference. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Caltrans may terminate for any or no cause with 30 days' written notice or immediately for good cause.