Description
Caltrans is seeking a single‑source contractor to provide all labor, equipment, bins, travel, incidentals and taxes for scheduled and on‑call trash collection, hauling and disposal services at six Caltrans maintenance stations in Humboldt County. The work includes weekly general‑waste pickups, monthly recycling pickups, and on‑call pickups as needed, using a variety of bin sizes (20 CY, 40 CY, 4 CY, 3 × 3 CY). The contractor must hold a valid California Motor Carrier Permit, carry required insurance, comply with SB 1383 organic‑waste recycling mandates, and cannot subcontract any portion of the work. The contract is expected to start November 1 2026 and run for three years, with a total value not disclosed but subject to small‑business and DVBE preferences.
• Service locations: Willow Creek, Bracut, Fortuna, Rio Dell, Bridgeville and Garberville maintenance stations.
• Required capabilities: own fleet, licensed drivers, waste‑disposal facilities, ability to meet weekly/monthly/on‑call schedules, and compliance with environmental and labor regulations.
• Mandatory certifications: Motor Carrier Permit, insurance (≥ $1 M CGL, $1 M auto), Darfur Contracting Act, Russia‑sanctions compliance, GenAI disclosure, and California civil‑rights certification.