7CA07889 Waste and Recycle Management Services

This contract solicits comprehensive Waste and Recycle Management Services for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary materials, labor, equipment, permits, transportation, and fees to collect, haul, process, and dispose of trash and recyclable materials at designated CAL FIRE locations in Sacramento, California. Services include regular pickups of multiple dumpsters designated for trash, food waste (organics), and recyclables, with specific service frequencies outlined. The contractor must comply with state environmental mandates, including California Senate Bill 1383, ensuring organic waste is properly recycled and contamination levels in waste streams remain below 25 percent. Monthly on-site inspections by the contractor are required to maintain dumpster conditions, sanitation, and safety, with prompt replacement of damaged or unsanitary units. The contractor must also notify CAL FIRE of contamination issues within 24 hours and is responsible for all compliance and health safety costs. The contract is governed by California state-specific terms and conditions rather than federal FAR clauses, with clauses addressing budget contingency, prompt payment, subcontractors, DVBE participation, force majeure, indemnification, and sanctions compliance—particularly concerning Russia-related executive orders. Bids are evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, with mandatory pass/fail compliance on insurance, civil rights certifications, debarment declarations, and disabled veteran business enterprise participation, along with applying price preferences or incentives for small and minority-owned businesses. The contract period is expected to run approximately three years beginning June 30, 2026. Payment is made on a monthly or quarterly basis via invoicing to CAL FIRE, with some payment remit details pending. Submission requirements include multiple attachments such as certification forms, rate sheets, and compliance documents, all to be submitted electronically in PDF format by the May 13, 2026 deadline. There are no packaging, marking, or MIL-STD compliance requirements, and operational standards emphasize adherence to California laws, vehicle permits, insurance coverages with the State named as additional insured, and certification under the Darfur Contracting Act. The contract framework ensures CAL FIRE obtains environmentally compliant, cost-effective waste management services with clearly defined contractor responsibilities and state compliance oversight.