Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide on‑call hazardous waste disposal services—including collection, transport, disposal, and recycling of hazardous, biologic, environmentally‑regulated, and laboratory‑packed waste—across Madera, Fresno, Kern, Tulare, and Kings Counties. The contractor must supply all required personnel, equipment, permits, and certifications, and must also offer guidance on waste handling and comply with state and federal regulations (including SB 1383 organic‑waste recycling). The work will be performed at multiple Caltrans maintenance facilities on a 5 a.m.–3:30 p.m. schedule, with emergency response within four hours. The contract term is three years, with a performance period from late October 2026 to late October 2029.
• Provide on‑call collection, transport, and disposal/recycling of a wide range of hazardous waste streams (paints, solvents, fuels, lab waste, medical waste, batteries, etc.).
• Supply dual‑rated drums, containers, trucks, portable scales, pressure washers, PPE, and all required documentation (manifests, spill diaries, certified payroll).
• Maintain all necessary licenses (CSLB Class A, HAZ, DOT/CHP hazardous‑material registrations) and insurance; meet small‑business/DVBE preferences if applicable.
• Deliver quarterly waste‑quantity reports, comply with prevailing‑wage rules (if bid > $15 k), and adhere to numerous compliance statutes (SB 1383, civil‑rights, Darfur Act, sanctions, GenAI disclosure).