C26635008 - Septic Pumping Services for Humboldt Redwoods and Grizzly Creek State Parks

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, North Coast Redwoods District, is soliciting bids for contract C26635008 to provide on-call septic pumping services for Humboldt Redwoods State Park and Grizzly Creek Redwoods State Park. The selected contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to pump, haul, and dispose of sewage and clean vaults and septic tanks. Performance standards require that tanks be pumped to the bottom, all debris removed, and any spills cleaned and disinfected. The contractor must adhere to strict response times, with standard pumping completed within two weeks and emergency pumping within two hours of a request. The anticipated contract term runs from May 3, 2027, through May 2, 2030. Award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder, with a 5% bidding preference available for certified Small Businesses (SB) and Microbusinesses (MB), or non-certified businesses subcontracting at least 25% of the work to an SB/MB, capped at $50,000. Bidders must provide proof of a business location in Humboldt or Mendocino County and maintain all necessary permits for sewage operations within Humboldt County. Comprehensive insurance is required, including General Liability, Motor Vehicle Liability, Workers Compensation, and Pollution Liability with specific minimum limits. Invoices are to be submitted monthly in triplicate and are processed on a Net 30 basis. All operations must comply with state, federal, and OSHA regulations, as well as the Americans with Disabilities Act.