IFB No. 134173 Roll-up Door Replacement, Sacramento Okinawa FMS-22

You are invited to review and respond to this IFB 03A4224, titled Trash Collection, Hauling, and Disposal Services in the Counties of Nevada and Placer.

Contractor agrees to provide to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) all labor, trash bins, equipment, travel, and incidentals, and to pay all associated costs, fees (including disposal fees), and taxes, necessary to provide scheduled and on call trash collection, hauling, and disposal services.

Contractor agrees to provide to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) all labor, trash bins, equipment, travel, and incidentals, and to pay all associated costs, fees (including disposal fees), and taxes, necessary to provide scheduled and on call trash collection, hauling, and disposal services.

Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A, which is attached to this IFB, for a more complete description of services.

Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling

Contractor generating organic waste or commercial solid waste shall comply with SB 1383; also Contractor will arrange for the recycling services required by this section in a manner that is consistent with State and local laws and requirements, including a local ordinance or local jurisdiction's franchise agreement, applicable to the collection, handling, or recycling of organic waste and commercial solid waste.

Motor Carrier Permit Requirements

Contractor must have a valid Motor Carrier Permit(s) (MCP) issued from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for its services as a Motor Carrier of Property under this Agreement.

Submission

All bids must be mailed or hand-delivered to Caltrans Division of Procurement and Contracts, Bid Unit, by **2:00 p.m.** Bids received in electronic format will not be accepted. Late bids will not be considered. All bids shall include the documents identified on the IFB's *Required Documents*, Attachment 2.

Evaluation

The Agreement will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the requirements outlined in the IFB after verification and applicable incentives are applied. Bid opening will be held via teleconference at **2:30 p.m.**

Minimum Qualification

Bidder shall possess at the time of bid submittal, continuously thereafter, and for the duration of the Agreement, a valid and current Motor Carrier Permit issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Preferences

A five percent (5%) Small Business or Microbusiness preference applies. A DVBE incentive applies; DVBE participation is not required.

Insurance

The bidder who receives the Agreement award will be requested to provide a Certificate of Insurance providing proof of insurance to the Division of Procurement and Contracts within 10 working days after the date of notification of award. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E, for the applicable and specific Insurance requirements and coverage limits.