SMALL BUSINESS (SB) 3CA07318 - Portable Restroom Rental and Septic Pumping Services

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking a small business contractor to provide portable restroom rental and septic pumping services for three specific locations in Riverside County: CAL FIRE Anza Station, CAL FIRE Riverside Headquarters, and CAL FIRE West Riverside Station. The procurement involves a three-year contract from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2028, with specific service requirements including two septic pumping services annually at the Anza Fire Station and weekly rental and maintenance of two portable toilets and hand-washing units at the Riverside locations. Required services include weekly servicing that encompasses draining and flushing tanks, installing new fluid, rinsing and sanitizing units, and replenishing supplies. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package of documents, including a rate sheet, Darfur Contracting Act form, Payee Data Information form, Contractor Certification Clauses, and proof of valid waste hauler and motor carrier permits. The bid response is due by May 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with pricing evaluated based on the submitted rate sheet and the total 3-year term cost being a key factor in determining the low bidder.

This procurement is exclusively reserved for California Certified Small Businesses, with no established Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goals, though contractors are encouraged to obtain DVBE subcontractor participation. Contractors must comply with Russia sanctions per Executive Order N-6-22, which prohibits business activities targeting sanctioned individuals or entities. The contract requires contractors to maintain specific insurance coverage, including commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance, and commercial automobile insurance. While the total contract amount is currently marked as "to be determined" (TBD), the solicitation allows for potential service increases at rates to be specified in a future Rate Sheet. The contract includes provisions for standard state contract requirements and offers flexibility for service expansions. Bidders must provide documentation of their small business or DVBE certification and demonstrate the capability to meet the detailed service specifications for portable restroom and septic pumping services across the specified CAL FIRE locations.