Finished Compost Transportation Services

Solicitation RFP-VC-26-007, issued by the Inland Empire Regional Composting Authority on October 12, 2026, seeks a contractor to provide transportation services for finished compost from the Inland Empire Regional Composting Facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California. The contractor will be responsible for transporting approximately 15% to 25% of the facility's monthly production of 20,000 cubic yards to various customers, with delivery distances ranging from a 20-mile radius up to 350 miles. The scope includes providing necessary drivers and a variety of equipment, such as tractor-trailers and straight-trucks, as well as potential onsite shuttling services. The anticipated project start date is February 1, 2027. Proposals must be submitted electronically via PlanetBids by November 12, 2026, and must include a 10% bid bond, a fully burdened fee schedule, and a detailed work plan. Evaluation will be based on price and payment terms, exceptions taken to the RFP, organizational experience, and the proposed work plan. This is a prevailing wage contract subject to California Labor Code Section 1770, requiring registration with the Department of Industrial Relations. Key requirements include the assignment of a supervisor with at least five years of experience, compliance with CAL OSHA and federal safety standards, and the provision of payment and performance bonds equal to the contract price. Invoicing is handled electronically through the Authority's Accounts Payable Department with a 30-day payment term.