Description
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive waste and recycling management services for three CAL FIRE facilities in McClellan, CA. The contractor must supply, place, and service a variety of lock‑type dumpsters (6‑yard, 4‑yard, 35‑gallon food‑waste, and a 40‑yard bulk trash unit), collect trash twice weekly, recyclables weekly, and food‑waste monthly, while meeting strict service‑level response times, recycling contamination thresholds, and reporting requirements. All work must be performed by the prime contractor’s own resources; no subcontracting is allowed, and the contractor must hold valid California business licenses, Motor Carrier Permits, and required insurance. The three‑year contract (June 30 2026 – June 29 2029) will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with small‑business and DVBE incentives available.
• Provide and service multiple lock‑type trash and recycling dumpsters at three CAL FIRE sites.
• Collect trash twice per week, recyclables weekly, food‑waste monthly, and a 40‑yard bulk trash unit twice per month with extra pickups on request.
• Meet same‑day dispatch for missed pickups, quarterly tonnage reporting, and maintain all required permits, licenses, and insurance.
• No subcontracting; all labor, equipment, and transportation must be performed by the prime contractor.
• Small‑business and DVBE preferences/incentives are offered, and compliance with California waste‑diversion statutes (SB 1383) is mandatory.