This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Mountain Center, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

1. Contractor shall furnish all labor, trash bins, equipment, travel, and incidentals, and to pay all associated costs, fees (including disposal fees), and taxes, necessary to provide on call, asneeded trash collection, hauling, and disposal services to Caltrans. 2. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A, which is attached to this IFB, for a more complete description of services. As required by Executive Order S-02-06, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is committed to meeting the State's twenty-five percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation goal. Certified SBs, Micro Businesses (MB) and Contractors willing to commit to subcontracting a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of their net price to certified SBs or MBs (if applicable) are encouraged to submit bids. See Section D, Special Programs in this IFB for requirements. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement is not required, but DVBE participation is encouraged, and a DVBE incentive does apply to this IFB. See Section D, Special Programs in this IFB for requirements. The designated contact person for this IFB is: Catherine Andersen California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Email address: catherine.andersen@dot.ca.gov Phone: (916) 639-6323 Written responses to all questions will be collectively compiled and posted, as an Addendum, to the Cal online website online . It is the responsibility of the bidder to access the Cal online website for any changes or addenda that may be posted. Refer to this Section C, Time Schedule for the schedule of events and dates/times. Bidder can contact the Contract Analyst named above. Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted by Bidders must submit their questions via e-mail to catherine.andersen@dot.ca.gov Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, e-mail address Question Deadline 08/21/2024 Proposed Award Date (estimate) 09/05/2024 Event bid open note: Calls will be accepted beginning at 2:20 p.m. until the conclusion of the bid opening. Bids will be read in Agreement numeric order; questions will not be allowed; and information will not be repeated. Caltrans reserves the right to reject all bids for reasonable cause.