Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive trash collection, hauling, and disposal services for three maintenance stations in Los Angeles County. The contractor must supply and operate two 40‑cubic‑yard roll‑off bins and two 10‑cubic‑yard low‑boy roll‑off bins at each site, performing scheduled weekly pickups (with the possibility of additional on‑call service) and handling all associated labor, equipment, travel, disposal fees, and taxes. Bidders must hold a current California Motor Carrier Permit, meet specified insurance requirements, and cannot subcontract any portion of the work. The contract is a three‑year fixed‑price agreement with a total ceiling undisclosed; small‑business and DVBE preferences are available.
• Service locations: Cerritos, Humphreys, and Bellflower Maintenance Stations (all within Los Angeles County).
• Required equipment: 2 × 40‑CY roll‑off bins + 2 × 10‑CY low‑boy bins per station; weekly collection minimum.
• Mandatory qualifications: Valid California Motor Carrier Permit, specified liability and workers’ compensation insurance, compliance with SB 1383 recycling rules, and adherence to a no‑subcontracting policy.
• Key dates: Questions due July 29 2026; bid submission deadline August 6 2026 2:00 p.m.; bid opening August 6 2026 2:30 p.m.; projected award August 20 2026; contract term three years.