IFB 07A6497 Trash Hauling, Ventura County

Solicitation 07A6497 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the California Department of Transportation for scheduled and on-call trash collection, hauling, and disposal services at the Moorpark Maintenance Station in Ventura County. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, travel, and trash bins, as well as covering all associated disposal fees and taxes. The scope of work includes the legal disposal of various materials, including tires, metal, plastic, concrete, and landscape trimmings, with a legal bin weight limit of nine tons. The estimated period of performance runs from December 12, 2026, through December 11, 2029, with standard service hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation factors include the verification of licensing, bonding, and qualifications, with specific incentives available for DGS-certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and a five percent preference for certified Small or Micro Businesses with a principal place of business in California. Bids must be mailed or hand-delivered by October 22, 2026, and must include a valid Motor Carrier Permit and various state certifications. Payment is processed monthly in arrears upon submission of triplicate invoices accompanied by original signed dump receipts and pick-up tickets. All work is subject to final inspection and approval by the Caltrans Contract Manager to ensure sites are left clean and vehicles are in good operating condition.