IFB 07A6384 Trash Collection, Hauling, and Disposal Services in Los Angeles County

Contractor shall provide scheduled and on-call trash collection, hauling, and disposal services for Caltrans in Los Angeles County, assuming full responsibility for all labor, equipment, trash bins, travel, incidentals, disposal fees, taxes, and associated costs. Services are required at specified maintenance yards including Tarzana and Las Flores, with distinct line items for 40 cubic yard and 10 cubic yard bins under both scheduled and on-call service tiers, though actual pricing details are not specified and the contract value remains unknown. The contract term is estimated from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029, with performance beginning upon DGS approval. Bidders must hold a current and valid California Motor Carrier Permit, be registered with the Secretary of State, possess a valid California business license, maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate with Caltrans named as additional insured, and comply with all state regulations including SB 1383 on organic waste, Public Resources Code provisions, and Executive Orders on Russia sanctions and generative AI disclosure. Data security requirements mandate FIPS 140-2 certified encryption for any state data on portable devices, immediate breach reporting, and restricted use of state information solely for contractual purposes. The contractor must designate a project manager to oversee operations, ensure safety, and guarantee quality control, with immediate work halt required upon discovery of hazardous materials like asbestos or lead-based paint, followed by mandatory notification of Caltrans. The contract operates under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable evaluation model, where responsiveness and responsibility are prerequisites, and the lowest compliant bid wins, with a 5% incentive applied for 100% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation. All proposals must be submitted physically or by hand delivery to Caltrans' Sacramento office by the deadline of June 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time; email submissions are restricted to bid withdrawal requests only. Offerors must complete and submit a suite of state-mandated forms including ADM-1412, ADM-1416, ADM-0076, ADM-0077, and the Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017), along with proof of UEI or CAGE code and valid MCP. Invoicing requires the DOT ADM-3059 form for small business and DVBE utilization reporting, submitted electronically, and all invoices must reference the