Description
The State of California’s Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is seeking a California‑certified small business to provide septic‑tank pumping, transportation, and disposal services for eleven fire‑station and camp facilities across the San Mateo‑Santa Cruz region. The contractor must supply its own vacuum‑truck equipment, hold all required motor‑carrier and waste‑hauler permits, and respond to service requests within 72 hours, with scheduling of additional work within five business days. No subcontracting is permitted, and the contract runs for three years, starting approximately May 1 2026 and ending April 30 2029. Bids must be submitted electronically by April 10 2026, and all required certifications, permits, and insurance documents must accompany the bid.
• Primary services: per‑gallon septic‑effluent pumping, transport, and certified disposal at 11 CAL FIRE sites.
• Mandatory qualifications: California Certified Small Business, valid Motor Carrier Permit, Waste Hauler Permit, and required insurance.
• Performance obligations: 72‑hour response time, 5‑day scheduling window, monthly/quarterly invoicing, and strict record‑keeping for three‑year term.