Trash Collection, Hauling, and Disposal Services in Riverside County

Caltrans (California Department of Transportation) is soliciting bids under IFB 08A4064 for trash collection, hauling, and disposal services at its Indio Maintenance Station in Riverside County, with written questions due November 12, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and bids due November 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bidders must hold a valid, current Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles at bid submittal and throughout the agreement.

A 5 percent small business (SB) or microbusiness (MB) preference applies to certified contractors, capped at $50,000. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is not required but is encouraged, with a 5 percent DVBE incentive available for verified 100 percent DVBE participation. All combined incentives and preferences are capped at $100,000.

The contractor furnishes all labor, trash bins, equipment, travel, and associated costs for scheduled and on-call service. Scheduled work covers weekly pickup and disposal from two 40 cubic yard roll-off bins for general trash. On-call work covers one 10 cubic yard lowboy bin and additional pickups from a 40 cubic yard bin. Scheduled pickups run 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays, with potential on-call services outside these hours. Compliance with Senate Bill 1383 organic waste recycling requirements is mandatory. Required coverage includes commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and workers' compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability.

Pricing covers three line items: 312 pickups per bin for 40 cubic yard scheduled service, 200 pickups per bin for 10 cubic yard on-call service, and 30 pickups per bin for additional 40 cubic yard on-call service. Bid prices must include labor, equipment, travel, employer payments, insurance premiums, taxes, and disposal fees, with no additional allowances permitted.

The agreement commences February 22, 2027 and expires February 21, 2030. Caltrans will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with an estimated award date of December 1, 2026. Bid opening occurs at 2:30 p.m. on November 19, 2026. Caltrans may terminate with 30 days' written notice for any or no cause, or immediately for default or good cause.