Weekly Trash and Organic Waste Disposal Services

The California Department of Education (hereinafter referred to as CDE) is soliciting bids to provide appropriate trash bins and pick up and removal of trash, as well as provide organic waste bins and organic waste removal services located at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR), at 3044 Horace Street, Riverside, CA 92506. It is anticipated that the contract start date will begin approximately on March 1, 2024. The actual start date of the contract is contingent upon approval of the agreement by the Department of General Services (DGS), if required. Contract includes two one-year options to renew. Contract Period: March 1, 2024 (or upon DGS Approval) - February 28, 2025 One-Year Option to Renew: March 1, 2025 - February 28, 2026 One-Year Option to Renew: March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2027 Section 10115 et seq. of Public Contract Code, and Section 999 et seq. of the Military and Veterans Code requires a goal of three percent (3%) for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation for all contracts on an agency-wide basis of $25,000.00 and over unless exempted due to the services provided. The following table represents the percentages that will be applied: Confirmed DVBE Participation of 5% or more, the DVBE Incentive is 5%. Confirmed DVBE Participation of 4% to 4.99%, the DVBE Incentive is 4%. Confirmed DVBE Participation of 3% to 3.99%, the DVBE Incentive is 3%. A five percent (5%) bid preference is available and will be applied in accordance with Attachment 5. The small business preference will be applied to those bidders declaring their eligibility by completing Attachment 5. The bidder must include proof of Small Business certification, if applying for the preference. The CDE reserves the right to amend or modify the IFB document prior to the final bid submittal date identified herein by issuing an addendum to all parties. The CDE will not be bound by verbal representations or interpretations.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.