Description
The California Department of Transportation is seeking a certified Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) to provide trash services in Riverside County. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, trash bins, equipment, travel, and incidentals, and to pay all associated costs, fees, and taxes, necessary to provide on-call, as-needed trash collection, hauling, and disposal services. The services will be performed at various locations within Riverside County, including the Corona Maintenance Station, Lake Elsinore Maintenance Station, and Interstate 15. The contractor must have a valid Motor Carrier Permit issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles and be certified as a Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) with the Department of General Services.
• The contractor will provide trash pick-up, transport, and disposal services per location.
• The contractor will furnish trash bins with retractable covers that operate smoothly and remain covered in accordance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water requirements.
• The contractor will remove and replace or empty the bins according to the schedule agreed upon by the contractor and Caltrans Contract Manager.
• The contractor will not be paid for any "dry runs" or unscheduled trips.
• All travel costs shall be included as part of the contractor's price quote proposal, and no additional compensation shall be paid for travel time.