Wastewater Treatment Services in Stanislaus County

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for comprehensive wastewater treatment services at the Westley Safety Roadside Rest Area in Stanislaus County. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and travel necessary to deliver effluent analysis, reporting, wastewater monitoring sample collection, and routine system maintenance on a 24-hour, 7-days-per-week basis, including holidays, on an on-call, as-needed basis. Key deliverables and objectives include monitoring and reporting program compliance with Regional Water Quality Control Board requirements, pond system monitoring, effluent monitoring, solids disposal monitoring, quarterly and annual reporting, operations and routine system maintenance, spill notification procedures, and emergency response within two hours of notification. Required qualifications mandate that bidders possess a valid and current Wastewater Operator Certificate-Class II or higher from the California State Water Resources Control Board, a laboratory with Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program certification, and current Department of Industrial Relations registration. The agreement term is estimated to commence March 1, 2026, and expire February 28, 2029, with services provided during normal working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except State holidays. Critical deadlines include a written question submission deadline of January 23, 2026, with bid submission due by February 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time and bid opening scheduled for February 3, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., with an estimated award date of February 12, 2026.

This procurement includes prevailing wage requirements if the total bid exceeds $15,000 and encourages participation from certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, offering a 5% Small Business preference and a 5% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentive. Subcontracting is not permitted, and all work must comply with California prevailing wage laws, Cal-OSHA regulations, and environmental waste recycling requirements under Senate Bill 1383. All bids must include required documentation consisting of the completed Bid Proposal (ADM-1412), Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, copies of required certificates and licenses, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, and Darfur Contracting Act Certification. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the solicitation materials. The total agreement amount is listed as "TBD" pending bid submission and evaluation, with no specific funding amount or budget range disclosed at this time.