IFB 2026-4093 Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste Removal, Transport and Destruction Services for the Apollo Project

The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is seeking a qualified contractor for the secure pickup, transportation, and disposal of seized hazardous and non-hazardous waste from its northern facilities in West Sacramento, California. The scope of work includes the removal of non-hazardous items such as cannabis flower, oil, tobacco, and edibles, as well as hazardous materials including liquid nicotine and pods containing lithium-ion batteries, with an estimated requirement of 155,000 pounds for nicotine pods. The contractor must provide DOT-approved containers with lids, specifically 3 cubic yard sizes, and ensure immediate replacement of containers upon removal. All hazardous waste must be processed at a permitted Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) in compliance with CCR Title 22, Division 4.5, Chapter 13, and the contractor must provide a complete chain-of-custody record, hazardous waste manifests, and certificates of disposal and destruction. To qualify, contractors must hold a DTSC registration for hauling and disposal, a valid California DMV Commercial Motor Carrier Permit, and a current CHP motor vehicle safety record. Personnel must be trained according to Cal-OSHA standards. Insurance requirements are stringent, requiring an AM Best rating of at least A- and coverage for Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation, and Pollution Liability, including an MCS-90 form. Bids are evaluated based on responsibility and cost reasonableness, with specific preferences available for certified Small Businesses, Micro Businesses, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. The contract includes an optional second-year term from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028, and is subject to a budget contingency clause.