Description
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) seeks a qualified contractor to provide on‑call hazardous‑waste collection, transport, disposal, and recycling services for its facilities throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. The contractor must supply all required equipment (rated drums, trucks, scales, PPE), qualified personnel with appropriate CSLB and hazardous‑substance certifications, and deliver guidance on waste handling compliance. The contract will run for an estimated three‑year period, with performance metrics, quarterly reporting, and strict adherence to federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Perform pickup, transport, and disposal/recycling of a wide range of hazardous and environmentally‑regulated wastes, including lab‑packed waste, universal waste, and hazardous liquids.
• Provide necessary packaging materials (55‑gal steel drums, tri‑wall boxes, etc.) and specialized haz‑mat equipment, and ensure all activities meet RCRA, DOT, and CalEPA standards.
• Staff the contract with certified lead technicians, drivers, and bio‑hazard technicians; maintain required licenses (CSLB General Engineering, HAZ, Motor Carrier Permit, HAZWOPER, etc.).
• Submit quarterly waste‑quantity reports, spill diaries, and manifest documentation; achieve SB/DVBE participation goals (25 % SB subcontracting, 3 % DVBE).
• Comply with SB 1383 organic‑waste recycling, executive‑order sanctions, and related civil‑rights and anti‑discrimination statutes.