The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform chemical hazardous‑waste removal, transportation, and disposal services for the Plant Pest Diagnostics Center in Sacramento. The work includes quarterly and on‑call pickups of a variety of hazardous and universal wastes, provision of required containers, labor (driver and chemist), and comprehensive cost reporting. The contract runs for three years, with no allowable extensions after the first year and requires compliance with all state and federal hazardous‑waste regulations.
• Remove, package, label, manifest, weigh, and transport hazardous chemicals, solvents, seed waste, batteries, fluorescent lamps, and related laboratory waste.
• Supply containers (5‑gal to 55‑gal poly drums, lamp boxes, PPE, vermiculite) and provide driver and chemist labor on an hourly basis.
• Deliver detailed on‑site cost sheets for each pickup, adhere to a quarterly schedule (≈ 3 pickups/yr), and maintain all licensing, insurance, and regulatory compliance.