Hazardous Waste Disposal Services in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties

The California Department of Transportation is seeking hazardous waste disposal services for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties under solicitation number 07A6448, with responses due by August 6, 2026. The contract requires the contractor to provide comprehensive waste management services including bin rental, delivery, pickup, transportation, and disposal or recycling of treated wood waste, tire waste, and other regulated materials at Caltrans maintenance facilities. Bins must be 20-yard or 40-yard capacity with locking covers, properly labeled with reflective signage indicating waste type, and transported in compliance with DOT and California regulations. All disposal must occur at DTSC-permitted facilities with signed manifests, certified weight receipts, and proper documentation submitted per service request. The contractor must hold valid California Motor Carrier Permit, EPA transporter ID, HAZWOPER certification, and other state-specific licenses, and comply with SB 1383, Cal/OSHA 8 CCR 5192, and all applicable environmental and safety codes. Services are restricted to weekday hours between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., with 4-hour response requirements for public health or safety incidents. The contract is structured as a fixed-price agreement with estimated durations of 36 months for bin services and annual tonnage estimates for disposal, though no unit prices are provided in the solicitation, leaving the final contract value TBD. Proposals are evaluated under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, favoring the lowest responsive and responsible bidder after applying statutory incentives: a 1% to 5% price adjustment for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation based on ownership levels, and a 5% Small Business/Microbusiness preference capped at $50,000. Bidders must submit mandatory certifications including California Civil Rights, Darfur, and Iran Contracting Act declarations, and provide detailed subcontractor quotes if claiming preference. Invoices must be submitted in triplicate with supporting documentation, paid within 45 days, and accompanied by a signed Hazardous Waste Spill Diary. The agreement runs from September 1, 2026, to August 31, 2029, with performance occurring at designated Caltrans sites as specified in individual service requests. Only hard-copy submissions delivered by the deadline to the Sacramento office are accepted; electronic submissions are prohibited.