IFB Wastewater Monitoring and Reporting in Del Norte County

The California Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for wastewater monitoring and reporting services at the Collier Tunnel Safety Roadside Rest Area in Del Norte County under solicitation number 01A6610, with a response deadline of June 4, 2026. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder who fully complies with all technical and regulatory requirements will be selected. The scope of work includes monthly and quarterly site inspections, sampling and analysis, spill prevention and emergency response, daily waste removal, and submission of certified reports to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board and Caltrans, all governed by Caltrans STD 213 and state regulations including SB 1383 for organic waste reduction, prevailing wage requirements under the California Labor Code, and compliance with the Monitoring and Reporting Program Order R1-2018-0040. Contractors must follow a strict Sampling and Analysis Plan, maintain septic and urine tanks with sludge and scum levels not exceeding one-third of total tank depth, and submit quarterly reports using Caltrans-approved forms. Payment is made via manual triplicate invoices submitted to the Eureka office, with no electronic invoicing allowed, and the estimated contract value is $65,460. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, carry primary insurance from A.M. Best A- or better rated carriers, and comply with data security requirements including FIPS 140-2 encryption for state-owned data and immediate breach reporting. DVBE participation grants a 5% price credit, and failure to meet eligibility criteria such as certifying minority business status, submitting certified payroll, or adhering to Executive Order N-6-22 on Russian sanctions can result in disqualification or contract termination. All proposals must be submitted as hard copies by mail or hand-delivery to Sacramento, with no electronic submissions permitted, and must include mandatory certifications such as the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Civil Rights Compliance, and Darfur Contracting Act forms. The performance period is estimated to begin on July 1, 2026, though the advertised end date of June 30, 2026, is inconsistent and likely erroneous. No options, extensions, or modification rights are included, and the contract contains no FAR clauses—only state-specific requirements that are non-negotiable.