Septic Tank Pumping and Disposal Services in Santa Barbara, Monterey, and San Luis Obispo Counties

This solicitation seeks a single‑vendor, on‑call provider to perform routine and emergency septic‑tank pumping and disposal services for Caltrans roadside rest areas across Santa Barbara, Monterey, and San Luis Obispo counties. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, permits, travel, dump fees, and related incidentals, operate a vacuum‑pump truck capable of ≥ 15,000 gal per 8‑hour shift, and comply with extensive state‑mandated requirements including motor‑carrier permits, DIR registration, prevailing‑wage rules, SB 1383 organic‑waste recycling, and various certifications. Bids are evaluated on a lowest‑responsive‑bid basis with small‑business and DVBE preferences. • Provide routine (Mon‑Fri, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.) and 24/7 emergency pumping with 2‑hour response time. • Must own/operate a vacuum pump truck meeting capacity thresholds and handle legal disposal of all effluent. • Required certifications: valid Motor Carrier Permit, DIR registration, Darfur Act, sanctions screening, AI disclosure, and applicable insurance (CGL, auto, workers’ comp, pollution). • Payment is per‑gallon of material removed; estimated volume ~120,000 gal, with bid pricing submitted as a unit price per gallon.