What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe government authority in Sacramento, California, seeks a vendor to provide food and green waste recycling and recovery services. The contractor must haul all food and green waste materials, as requested, to an authorized facility for processing into animal feed, soil amendments, and biofuels or bioenergy. The scope includes food recovery collection on an as-needed basis, which may be combined with food and green waste collection schedules. Work will be performed either onsite or offsite. Only onshore organizations based in the United States are eligible to bid, and the buyer is currently looking for proposals. Prospective applicants must submit all questions no later than December 2, 2026.
Scope of work
- Provide food recovery collection on an as-needed basis within 72 hours of notification
- Deliver edible food items to food recovery organizations or services
- Haul food and green waste materials to authorized processing facilities
- Haul materials suitable for rendering, such as meat and bones, to authorized facilities
- Supply rollable, liquid-tight, labeled containers with locking devices
- Provide additional containers or services within 48 hours of CDCR request
- Conduct initial and follow-up meetings and training for institution personnel
- Document and report contaminated or rejected loads within 24 hours
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsible bidder | Not specified |
| DVBE Bid Incentive (for evaluation purposes only) | Up to 5% or $500,000, whichever is less |
Minimum qualifications
- Licensed to do business in California
- Obtain all required state, federal, and local licenses and permits
- Not listed on the FTB or BOE 500 largest tax delinquencies lists
- Provide California State Board of Equalization reseller's permit or certification of registration
- Comply with food safety handling and recordkeeping regulations
- Demonstrate adequate staffing and resources for awarded locations
Documents to include with your response
- Bidder Acknowledgment/Certification (OBS 300)
- Rate Sheet (Exhibit B-1)
- Standard Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC)
- Payee Data Record (STD 204)
- Darfur Contracting Act (OBS 1500)
- Iran Contracting Act (OBS 1502)
- California Civil Rights Laws Certification (OBS 1510)
- GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (OBS 1000)
- Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105)
- DVBE Bid Incentive Request and Acknowledgement (OBS 554) and DGS PD 843, if applicable
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic bid submittal via email
- Instructions
- Return bid to [email protected]. Include all required documents listed in the Bid Submittal Checklist, OBS 300, Exhibit B-1 Rate Sheet, and signed CCC.