Description
The California Department of Justice’s Bureau of Forensic Services is seeking a qualified contractor to provide statewide bio‑hazardous waste removal, transport, treatment, and incineration services for its forensic laboratories. The work must comply with Cal/OSHA regulations, maintain chain‑of‑control from pickup to incineration, and be performed during normal business hours (Mon‑Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). The contract is a three‑year, low‑bid award with mandatory DVBE subcontracting (≥ 3 % of contract value) and several small‑business preference adjustments. Bids must be submitted in a single sealed, wet‑signed envelope by 4 PM on 2 Oct 2026, and questions are due by 3 PM on 23 Sep 2026.
• Scope: Full‑service collection, transport, storage, treatment, and incineration of regulated bio‑hazardous waste for 11 forensic labs across California.
• Mandatory requirements: DVBE subcontracting (≥ 3 %); wet‑ink signatures; single bid only; compliance with all licensing, insurance, and background‑check obligations.
• Preference programs: Small/micro‑business price reduction (up to 5 %/$50 k), non‑small‑business subcontractor preference (up to 5 %/$50 k), DVBE incentive (≥ 3.25 %).
• Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bid after preference/incentive adjustments; DOJ reserves the right to reject all bids or cancel the IFB.
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Contact
Adrian Anderson(Analyst I)