Description
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive trash collection, hauling, and disposal services for specific maintenance stations, kitchens, and rest areas in Nevada and Placer counties. The contractor must supply all labor, equipment, bins, and disposal fees, operate on a scheduled weekly basis with on‑call pickups, and comply with state waste‑management regulations, including SB 1383 organic‑waste recycling. No subcontracting is permitted; the vendor must hold a valid Motor Carrier Permit and meet extensive certification requirements. The three‑year contract (April 2027 – April 2030) will be awarded after a bid opening on November 17, 2026, with an estimated award date of December 1, 2026.
• Service locations include multiple Caltrans maintenance stations and rest areas with bin sizes ranging from 3 cu ft to 20 cu ft.
• Contractor must perform weekly collections (1–2 times per week per site) and respond to on‑call requests within three working days.
• All costs (labor, equipment, disposal fees, taxes, etc.) must be included in the bid; the contract ceiling is not disclosed but is expected to be in the low‑multi‑million‑dollar range.
• Mandatory certifications: Motor Carrier Permit, various civil‑rights and sanctions certifications, insurance, and DVBE/Small‑Business preferences where applicable.
• No electronic submissions; bids must be mailed or hand‑delivered by the deadline.