About this opportunity
AI summaryThe California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is soliciting bids under IFB # 03A4224 for trash collection, hauling, and disposal services in Sacramento, CA, as well as Nevada and Placer counties. The contractor must perform onsite work using operating vehicles free of leaks, clean up bin areas, and dispose of all container materials including tires, metal, plastic, wood, and concrete. The contractor must also notify the contract manager if hazardous waste is encountered and comply with mandatory organic waste recycling laws. The contract period is one year. Bidders must hold a valid Motor Carrier Permit issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and possess acceptable insurance coverage, including general liability. Submissions are accepted digitally via email or online, and all questions must be submitted no later than November 05, 2026. Required bid submittal documents include the Bid Proposal (ADM-1412), Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, California Civil Rights Laws Certification, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and Iran Contracting Act Certification.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- California Department of Transportation
- Solicitation No.
- 03A4224
Scope of work
- Provide scheduled and on-call trash collection, hauling, and disposal services
- Supply all labor, trash bins, equipment, travel, and incidentals
- Clean bin areas and pick up strewn trash during bin hauling
- Respond to requested on-call pick-ups within three working days
- Properly cover and tarp filled bins leaving Caltrans facilities
- Dispose of waste at licensed and legally authorized disposal sites
- Provide written receipts from disposal sites showing weight and details
- Comply with SB 1383 mandatory organic waste recycling requirements
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsible bid meeting all solicitation requirements | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid and current Motor Carrier Permit issued by the California DMV
- Qualified individual or firm to do business in California
- Possess business license from headquarters city/county or registered with California Secretary of State
- Vehicles in good operating condition and free of leaking fluids
- Maintain all required local enforcement agency permits and licenses
Documents to include with your response
- Attachment 1 - Bid Proposal (ADM-1412)
- Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet (DOT ADM-1416)
- California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DOT ADM-0076)
- Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0077)
- Iran Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0078)
Key dates
- IFB available to prospective bidders
- 10/29/2026
- Written Question Submittal
- 11/05/2026
- Final Date and Time for Bid Submission
- 11/17/2026 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time
- Bid Opening
- 11/17/2026 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time
- Proposed Award Date (estimate)
- 12/01/2026
How to submit
- Method
- Sealed hard copy
- Instructions
- Mail or hand-deliver sealed bids to Caltrans Division of Procurement and Contracts, Bid Unit, 1727 30th Street, 4th Floor, MS 65, Sacramento, CA 95816-7006. Electronic format bids will not be accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- One year
- Place of performance
- Nevada and Placer Counties, California
- Insurance and bonding
- General Liability limit not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate; Motor Vehicle Liability limit not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident; Statutory Workers' Compensation with $1,000,000 employer's liability.
- Funding
- 2 CFR 200, 48 CFR Part 31