Sole Source Notice - Alba's Excavating

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) has issued a sole source procurement contract with Alba's Excavating for Japanese beetle (JB) green waste collection and management services in Yakima County and Yakima City. The contract, running from May 16, 2025, to January 31, 2065, requires Alba's Excavating to maintain a specialized yard waste drop-off site located at 875 Bridgeview Rd in Grandview, Washington. Specific responsibilities include monitoring yard waste disposal, visually inspecting vehicles for JB grubs and adults, organizing waste using a front-end loader, and providing one employee during monthly WSDA yard waste drop-off events from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The primary objective is to support green waste composting efforts within the Japanese beetle quarantine area, effectively managing invasive species spread while facilitating waste recycling processes. Key deliverables involve precise waste management, compliance with state agricultural regulations, and maintaining detailed operational records. The contract opportunity was posted on April 25, 2025, with a response deadline of May 9, 2025.

The procurement appears to be a non-competitive, sole source contract subject to Department of Enterprise Services review and approval. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Alba's Excavating is the sole identified vendor for this specialized service, indicating unique qualifications or capabilities in managing this specific environmental challenge. The contract includes a maximum budget of $250,000, with monthly compensation of $6,100 and an additional $13.00 per yard of disposed yard waste material. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and employers liability coverage with specified minimum limits. WSDA will handle annual stockpiled waste removal, with Alba's Excavating eligible for $200 per hour compensation if assistance is required during removal. The contract terms demonstrate a long-term commitment to invasive species management and environmental stewardship in the Yakima region.