Description
The California Department of Transportation seeks a qualified contractor (or consortium) to provide on‑call hazardous‑waste collection, transport, disposal or recycling services for Caltrans facilities in Inyo, Mono, and Kern Counties, together with guidance, reporting, and compliance support. The work includes handling biological, regulated, and lab‑packed waste, providing required equipment and certified personnel, and meeting extensive licensing, certification, and insurance requirements. The contract runs for three years, with a strong emphasis on small‑business and DVBE participation incentives.
• On‑call collection, delivery, pickup, drop‑off, transport, and disposal/recycling of hazardous liquids, solids, and lab waste across three counties.
• Mandatory licenses/certifications: Class A General Engineering, HAZ, hazardous‑material registration, Motor Carrier permits, DIR registration, HAZWOPER training, and ELAP‑certified lab (if subcontracted).
• Required equipment includes a fleet of trucks (1‑ton, 40‑drum, vacuum), certified containers, portable scales, and related safety tools.
• Small Business (SB/MB) and DVBE participation incentives (up to 5 % each) and prevailing‑wage requirements if bid > $15 k.
• Reporting obligations: quarterly waste‑quantity reports, DVBE/SB‑MB utilization reports, and compliance with SB 1383 organic‑waste recycling.