Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive trash‑service operations for the Whittier Maintenance Station in Los Angeles County. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, bins, travel, incidentals, disposal fees, taxes, and related costs to perform scheduled and on‑call collection, hauling, and disposal of green‑waste and general debris. Service includes maintaining two 40‑cubic‑yard roll‑off bins and two 10‑cubic‑yard low‑boy roll‑off bins with a minimum of four pick‑ups per week for each bin size, plus additional on‑call pickups within 24 hours of request. The contract runs for three years, with rates potentially fixed for the entire term, and includes small‑business and DVBE preference incentives. The bid must be submitted by August 6, 2026, and the award is expected around August 20, 2026.
• Provide scheduled (≥ 4 times/week) and on‑call trash collection for 2 × 40‑CY and 2 × 10‑CY roll‑off containers at Whittier Maintenance Station.
• Deliver all required resources (bins, labor, equipment, disposal fees, taxes) and comply with SB 1383 organics‑recycling requirements and state waste‑diversion laws.
• No subcontracting allowed; contractor must hold a valid California Motor Carrier Permit and meet insurance, safety, and reporting obligations.