Waste Tank Pumping and Disposal RFP

Mt. San Antonio College, located in Walnut, California, within Los Angeles County, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for annual waste tank pumping and disposal services covering 15 waste management units across the campus. The procurement requires a qualified contractor to pump, clean, and properly dispose of waste materials from nine clarifiers and six grease interceptors with estimated volumes ranging from 300 to 2,000 gallons, while ensuring full compliance with Los Angeles County environmental regulations and providing comprehensive documentation of volumes pumped and observed conditions. Deliverables include removal of all waste materials, proper disposal procedures, service reports with photographs submitted within 24 hours of completion, and coordination with campus staff to minimize operational disruption during Monday through Friday business hours (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with Friday preferred), with separate pricing for off-hours services. Required qualifications include appropriate certifications, demonstrated compliance with OSHA and California Department of Public Health standards, and emergency response capability within 24 hours. Evaluation criteria allocate 20 points for experience and qualifications, 15 points for service methodology and compliance, 25 points for basic waste pumping pricing competitiveness, 25 points for solids pumping pricing and explanation, and 15 points for proposal narrative quality. The mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2026, at 9:00 a.m., with requests for information due by February 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., and proposals due no later than February 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The District anticipates recommending an award on April 8, 2026, with contract services commencing May 1, 2026.

The contract term is estimated at five years with the option for annual rate adjustments based on the Los Angeles/Riverside Consumer Price Index or quantified cost increases, subject to 60 days' notice and District approval. Contractors must submit separate pricing proposals for per-vessel rates covering 15 line items for normal business hours and 15 corresponding line items for off-hours services, along with per-gallon rates for actual volumes differing from estimates. Performance and payment bonds are required if the annual cost estimate exceeds $25,000, with vendors specifying bond fees and rider fees, and all bonds must comply with Mt. San Antonio College's standardized Performance Bond and Payment Bond forms, executed by California Department of Insurance-authorized surety insurers. The RFP documents do not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendor information, or specific budget ranges; however, the scope of work details individual permit numbers and specific facility locations to enable comprehensive bid development. All contractors must maintain appropriate insurance coverage, including Certificates of General, Auto, and Workers' Compensation Liability Insurance, register with the Department of Industrial Relations if required, and comply with California prevailing wage requirements and labor code provisions.