The California Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a contractor to provide full‑service refuse collection, hauling, and disposal for three state parks in the Lake‑Tahoe area. The contractor must supply and maintain bear‑resistant containers, perform daily pickups (Mon‑Sat 7 am‑5 pm), and meet statewide waste‑diversion and organic‑waste requirements. The contract is for three years, beginning March 8 2027, with an estimated total value of roughly $660‑$700 K.
• Provide all labor, equipment, transportation, and bear‑resistant bins (4‑YD, 6‑YD, 20‑YD, 30‑YD, etc.) at no cost to the State.
• Perform collection, haul, and disposal of non‑hazardous refuse and recycling, complying with U.S. Forest Service and local health regulations.
• Meet ≥ 50 % waste‑diversion targets and SB 1383 organic‑waste separation, submitting annual diversion reports.
• Maintain insurance (general liability $1 M/$2 M, motor‑vehicle $1 M, workers’ comp) and supply all required certifications (small‑business, DVBE, TACPA, AI disclosure, etc.).