1CA07588 Portable Toilet Rental at CAL FIRE Soquel Demonstration State Forest **Small Business Bidders ONLY**

This contract, identified by solicitation number 1CA07588, is a three-year procurement for portable toilet rental and weekly cleaning services at the CAL FIRE Soquel Demonstration State Forest in Santa Clara County, California, with an estimated performance period from June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029. The solicitation is restricted exclusively to California-certified Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), and bidders must provide valid proof of SBE certification issued by the California Office of Small Business Capital or demonstrate application submission to OSBCR if certification is pending; no other federal socioeconomic categories are accepted. All services, including one portable toilet located behind a locked gate with combination access, must be performed weekly on weekdays excluding state holidays, involving draining and flushing the holding tank, replacing tank fluid, sanitizing the unit, replenishing supplies, and performing minor repairs—all at the contractor’s expense, including labor, equipment, transportation, permits, and taxes. Compliance with federal and state regulations is mandatory, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, California Vehicle Code for motor carrier permits, and CAL FIRE-specific site rules. Contractors must maintain primary insurance coverage naming the State of California as an additional insured, provide indemnification for environmental and health-related liabilities, and adhere to prompt payment obligations to subcontractors within seven days of receiving payment. All proposals must include mandatory attachments such as the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Payee Data Record (STD 204), Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017), Rate Sheet, and Site Map, with submissions directed to CAL FIRE’s Sacramento mail address. Invoices must be submitted in arrears no more than monthly and no less than quarterly, including agreement number, service dates, description, quantity, and total amount. Evaluation will follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, with award based on cost and compliance with all regulatory, insurance, and certification requirements, though specific award weights and adjectival ratings are not defined. Payment information, including remit-to details and accounting codes, remains partially undetermined and will be finalized upon contract execution. Final inspection and acceptance occur at the work site, with the government retaining authority to terminate for noncompliance.