IFB 10221470 - Hazardous Waste Removal and Disposal Services

The California Department of Water Resources is soliciting bids under IFB 10221470 for hazardous waste removal and disposal services across four primary sites located in Byron, West Sacramento, Oroville, and Gustine, California. The contractor will be responsible for the collection, transport, and legal disposal of various materials, including surplus grease, waste oil, heavy equipment and passenger tires, asbestos gaskets, lead pipes, and toner cartridges. Key deliverables include providing metal hazardous waste drums, maintaining a 24-hour emergency telephone number for spill response, and submitting waste testing results within 24 hours of receipt. The award will be granted to the lowest responsible bid meeting all specifications, with specific calculation preferences available for certified Small Businesses and Non-Small Businesses that subcontract at least 25 percent of the bid price to Small Businesses. Compliance requirements are stringent, requiring adherence to 49 CFR 171 and 172, California Highway Patrol, State Fire Marshal, and DOT regulations. All hauling vehicles and containers must possess a valid Department of Health Services Certificate, and the contractor is strictly prohibited from mixing waste from different service locations. Bidders must meet a minimum 3.0 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise commitment and submit comprehensive documentation, including Recycled Content Certification and a signed Bidder Certification Sheet. The contract allows the State to terminate without cause upon 30 days written notice. Invoicing is permitted monthly in arrears, with undisputed payments processed within 45 days. Bidders must submit two signed copies of their proposal, one in hardcopy and one on a USB drive, by the specified deadline.