Environmental Clean-Up Services

OC Public Works is soliciting bids for Environmental Clean-Up Services under solicitation IFB-080-3112101-EL to manage pollution incidents, including illegal discharges, accidental spills, and abandoned materials. The contract covers unincorporated communities, County roadways, facilities, harbors, parks, beaches, and Orange County Flood Control District channels. The selected contractor will provide both emergency and non-emergency services, with strict emergency mobilization requirements: resource confirmation within 10 minutes, field supervisor deployment within 30 minutes, and full mobilization within 90 minutes. Key operational tasks include pollutant containment, high-pressure cleaning, confined-space entry, hazardous materials handling, and trauma scene remediation. This is a usage-based contract with a total value not to exceed 1,500,000.00 dollars, where payment is made in arrears net 30 days based on fixed rates for labor and supplies. Award is based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with pricing preferences of 5% for certified Orange County Local Small Business (OCLSB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) bidders, increasing to 8% for those holding both certifications. The contractor must comply with California Labor Code prevailing wage requirements, OSHA and California Industrial Safety Act standards, and the federal Incident Command System. Required certifications include HAZWOPER for staff and Registered Trauma Scene Management Practitioner (RTSMP) credentials for specialized cleanups. Bidders must provide a valid UEI and DUNS number, a detailed staffing plan, and faithful performance and payment bonds.