Trash Collection, Hauling, and Disposal Services in Stanislaus County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for trash collection, hauling, and disposal services at two Safety Roadside Rest Areas (SRRA) located on Interstate 5 in Stanislaus County. The solicitation seeks an on-call contractor to service one 20-cubic yard covered roll-off bin at each location (northbound and southbound), with an estimated 156 regular pickups and 12 additional on-call pickups per bin location. The contractor must provide all necessary labor, equipment, travel, and disposal services, with work to be performed during normal working hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays), though emergency services may be required outside these times. Key qualifications include possessing a valid Motor Carrier Permit from the California Department of Motor Vehicles and current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. Written questions are due by January 8, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., with bids due January 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., and a bid opening scheduled for 2:30 p.m. the same day. The estimated contract award date is January 29, 2026, with a contract term from March 1, 2026 to April 30, 2029.

The procurement includes specific set-aside and preference opportunities for small businesses and disabled veteran-owned businesses. A Small Business (SB) or Micro Business (MB) preference of five percent is available to certified firms, with a maximum preference amount of $50,000. Additionally, a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive of five percent applies to bidders with 100 percent verified DVBE participation, with a combined incentive and preference dollar cap of $100,000. Bidders must meet extensive insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 Commercial General Liability, $1,000,000 Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation with statutory limits. Required bid documents include a Bid Proposal, Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Motor Carrier Permit copy, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. The solicitation is subject to prevailing wage requirements (applicable if the total bid exceeds $15,000), organic waste recycling compliance under Senate Bill 1383, and multiple state and federal compliance certifications. No subcontracting is permitted, and bidders must comply with various regulatory requirements including those related to Russia sanctions and generative artificial intelligence use.