Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) seeks a qualified contractor to provide on‑call hazardous waste collection, transport, disposal and recycling services for a variety of waste streams across nine Bay‑Area counties. The work includes waste‑handling guidance, provision of compliant containers, operation of a fleet of specialized trucks, and detailed record‑keeping and reporting to state agencies. Contractors must hold an extensive set of motor‑carrier, hazardous‑material, and environmental licenses, as well as meet insurance and certification requirements.
• Scope covers hazardous, universal, medical, and regulated waste types (e.g., biological waste, solvents, batteries, paint, lab‑packed waste).
• Services are on‑call, with emergency response within 4 hours and routine requests fulfilled within 5 days; must support multiple Caltrans maintenance facilities.
• Contractor must maintain all required CSLB, DOT, CHP, CalEPA, and EPA registrations, provide dual‑rated packaging, and submit quarterly waste‑quantity reports and required manifests.
• Small‑business (5 % preference up to $50 k) and DVBE (5 % incentive up to $100 k) preferences are available but not mandatory.
• Contract term is roughly two years, with an estimated total value in the low‑ to mid‑million‑dollar range.