The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a qualified small‑business or DVBE to provide full‑service asbestos and lead‑based paint abatement at its District 10 Materials Lab in Stockton, CA. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, permits, transportation, disposal, and documentation required to safely remove and dispose of hazardous materials, and must hold a full set of state‑required licenses and certifications (Class B, C‑22, HAZ, ASB, lead removal, hazardous‑waste transport, etc.). The work is performed under a lump‑sum contract not to exceed $484,000, with an estimated start in mid‑May 2026 and a one‑year performance period.
• Scope includes removal of asbestos‑containing insulation, spray/trowel surfacing, friable & non‑friable asbestos, and lead‑based paint, plus required air‑monitoring, waste manifesting, and final close‑out reporting.
• Contractor must provide a Certified Asbestos Consultant, lead‑removal supervisor, and comply with all Cal/OSHA, EPA, DTSC, CHP, and DOT hazardous‑material regulations.
• Mandatory qualifications: current Class B and C‑22 licenses (or subcontract to a C‑22 holder), HAZ certification, ASB certification, DIR registration, lead removal certificates, and multiple hazardous‑waste transport permits.
• Bids are limited to certified small businesses, micro‑businesses, SB‑PW or DVBE; at least two responsive bids are required before award.