Description
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide grease‑trap, septic‑tank, and used‑cooking‑oil (UCO) pumping, removal, and disposal services at dozens of state‑run prisons, medical facilities, training centers, and youth camps throughout California. The contract is a Master Services Agreement covering a three‑year term (Mar 1 2027 – Feb 28 2030) with individual purchase orders issued per location. Services include routine pumping, emergency response, repair work, equipment rental, and detailed reporting, all performed under strict licensing, safety, background‑clearance, and environmental regulations. Bidders must submit all required certifications, insurance certificates, and per‑gallon rate proposals via electronic bid to CDCR by the deadline.
• Scope: Pump and clean grease traps and septic tanks; measure gallons pumped; provide disposal receipts; perform repairs and emergency services as needed.
• Geography: Over 40 CDCR facilities statewide, including prisons, correctional training facilities, medical facilities, and youth camps.
• Compliance: Requires C‑36/C‑42 plumbing license, motor‑carrier permit, commercial refuse‑hauler permit, workers’ comp, $1 M liability insurance, background clearances, PREA training, and numerous statutory certifications (SB/DVBE, Darfur, Iran, civil rights, GenAI disclosure, sanctions).
• Contract Value: Facility “Total Basis of Award” values range from $2,500 to $75,000; overall contract anticipated in the low‑to‑mid‑million‑dollar range.
• Key Dates: LOI deadline 26 Oct 2026; bid deadline 2 Nov 2026 11 AM PT; public opening 4 Nov 2026; optional/mandatory site walk‑throughs 6‑15 Oct 2026.