Hazardous Waste Disposal Services in Orange County

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids for solicitation number 12A2395 to provide on-call hazardous waste disposal services in Orange County. The estimated period of performance runs from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2029. The contractor will be responsible for the delivery, pickup, transport, and legal disposal or recycling of various waste streams, including hazardous, biological, environmentally regulated, universal, and laboratory packed waste. Services include roadside cleanup within the Caltrans right of way, waste analysis through lab testing, and the provision of all necessary packaging, labeling, and manifesting in compliance with CFR Title 49 and CCR Title 22. To be eligible, bidders must possess a Class A General Engineering license, a Hazardous Substance Removal (HAZ) certification from the CSLB, and registrations from the US DOT, CHP, CalEPA, and the CA Department of Public Health. Bids must be mailed or hand-delivered by October 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., as electronic submissions are not accepted. Award will be based on responsiveness and responsibility, with preferences available for DGS Certified Small and Micro Businesses and incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Payment is processed monthly and requires detailed documentation, including signed manifests, certified weight receipts, and payroll records.