Class B Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) Removal and Disposal

The City of Santa Monica Fire Department is seeking a qualified contractor for a five-year contract to remove, clean, anddispose of Class B Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) containing PFAS/PFOA from ten Type 1 Fire Engines, one Aircraft Rescue Crash Apparatus, and one Aircraft Rescue Utility, as well as from fifty-five 55-gallon and five 5-gallon containers stored at Fire Station #5. The contractor must isolate and fully extract all AFFF residue, perform three to five PerfluorAd/water flushes of tanks and associated piping, and reconfigure the systems to safely accommodate fluorine-free fire suppressants. All work must include comprehensive spill prevention and containment measures, laboratory analysis using EPA Methods 537 and 1633 to verify removal and compliance, and final reporting to confirm adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The contractor must be certified in hazardous waste handling with at least three years of recent experience working with California fire departments and must demonstrate full compliance with California State Safety Orders and applicable regulatory frameworks from the EPA and CDPH. The solicitation, issued as Request for Proposals 20260724014, requires all bids to be submitted electronically through the City’s Online Vendor Portal by August 19, 2026, with no alternative submission methods permitted. Proposals must include certifications regarding debarment, non-discrimination, non-collusion, compliance with local laws, the Oaks Initiative Disclosure (if contract exceeds $25,000), the Levine Act Disclosure, Living Wage Ordinance Certification (if services exceed $54,200), and proof of hazardous waste handling qualifications for AFFF removal. Bidders must also confirm possession of a valid Santa Monica business license if located within city limits, or an out-of-city license if conducting business in the city. The City will evaluate bids based on price, quality of services, technical capability, financial stability, experience, reputation, and ability to meet deadlines, with award not guaranteed to the lowest bidder. All work must be performed within Los Angeles County and delivered F.O.B. destination in Santa Monica. Invoices must itemize costs and taxes separately and will be paid net thirty days from submission. No formal FAR clauses are applicable; instead, the contract relies on municipal provisions including warranty, indemnity, insurance, subcontractor approval, and termination requirements. There are no specified funding codes, COR/COTR designations