C5613381-D Food and Green Waste Recycling and Recovery Services

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is issuing a statewide master agreement to provide food‑recovery, food‑waste, and green‑waste recycling services at 46 correctional facilities. Bidders may price any subset of locations; rates are set on a per‑10‑lb (food recovery) and per‑container‑per‑pickup basis (green‑waste), with a 25 % “as‑needed” line‑item added to each location’s award. The contract is a pay‑per‑service arrangement, runs Jan 1 2027 through Dec 31 2029, and includes mandatory licensing, insurance, background checks, and compliance with environmental and safety regulations. • Core services: edible‑food collection for donation, waste‑container provision, and recycling to animal‑feed, compost, anaerobic digestion, or rendering facilities. • Pricing model: unit rates entered on Exhibit B‑1; no guaranteed minimum volume; discounts of ≥ 1 % for prompt payment may be used as tie‑breakers. • Eligibility: Small‑business, micro‑business, DVBE, and nonprofit veteran service agency preferences; required state licenses, motor‑carrier permits, and insurance; GenAI usage disclosure required.