Project Information

Bid Title

RFB - SOLID WASTE RECYCLE SERVICES SOUTH (REGION 3)

Issuing Agency

San Diego County

Location

California

Published Date

Apr 2, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 7, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

BPM013128

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Project Description

RFx Name:	BPM013128
RFx Begin Date (UTC+0):	RFB - SOLID WASTE RECYCLE SERVICES SOUTH (REGION 3)
RFx End Date (UTC+0):	3
Commodities:	1
RFx Status:	Environmental management
Solicitation Code:	3/30/2026 4:00:00 PM
Lot #:	4/7/2026 11:00:00 AM
Round #:	04 d 02 h 39 min 54 s

RFx General Information

Code BPM013128

RFx Name RFB - SOLID WASTE RECYCLE SERVICES SOUTH (REGION 3)

Lot # 3

Round # 1

RFx Begin Date 3/30/2026 4:00:00 PM

RFx End Date 4/7/2026 11:00:00 AM

Summary

Contact Christopher Almazan | Procurement Specialist Cell: 858-463-8779 | Email: Christopher.Almazan@sdcounty.ca.gov

Q&A Start Date (M/d/yyyy) 3/30/2026 4:00:00 PM

Q&A End Date (M/d/yyyy) 4/3/2026 5:00:00 PM

RFx Documents

Selected Title Type Att. Last Modification Creation Date Validity End Date Plan Holder List Plan Holder List (Approved) plan_holder_list_4c3a9b0c-4974-4ef2-b4e7-74df37015010.pdf 4/2/2026 1:17:24 PM 4/2/2026 1:17:24 PM RFB 13128 - SOLID WASTE RECYCLE SERVICES RFx Commercial Documents (Approved) rfb_13128_solid_waste_recycle_services.pdf 3/30/2026 2:25:17 PM 3/30/2026 2:25:17 PM RFB 13128 - EXHIBIT C - SOLID WASTE RECYCLE SERVICES - REGION 3 RFx Commercial Documents (Approved) RFB_Exhibit C_ Solid Waste_Region 3_2.2.2026.xlsx 3/30/2026 2:23:52 PM 3/30/2026 2:23:52 PM 3 Record(s)

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ALLEN R HUNSBERGER

DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING

5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204

Phone (858) 505-6367

Fax (858) 715-6452

BRENDA MILLER

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

REQUEST FOR BID (RFB) 13128

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

SOLID WASTE RECYCLE SERVICES

MARCH 30, 2026

A. KEY INFORMATION

1. The County of San Diego is seeking bids from firms interested in providing solid waste recycle services.

1.1. The RFB consists of five (5) Lots/Regions – North (Region 1), Central (Region 2), South (Region 3), East

(Region 4) and North Inland (Region 5). The County intends to award one (1) contract per Lot/Region as a

result of this RFB.

1.2 The Basis of Award will be the total bid price per lot. Offeror should respond to those lots for which it desires

to be considered for award. Offeror must respond to all items within a lot to be considered for award of that

lot.The contract term is anticipated to be an initial (base) period of one (1) year with four (4) one (1) year

options.

2. The County has posted this solicitation on its official BuyNet website at https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/. In order

to see all information related to this RFB, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Offerors must

select “Participate in RFB” for this solicitation in BuyNet.

3. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Christopher Almazan, Procurement Specialist

(Christopher.Almazan@sdcounty.ca.gov)

4. Schedule: This timeline is subject to change at any time, at the County’s sole discretion. The County will issue an

addendum for changes to the Pre-Bid Conference date, Questions due date, or Bids due date.

Event Description

Questions due

Bids due

Date and Time (San Diego Time)

April 3, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m.

April 7, 2026 prior to 11:00 a.m.

5. Bid Opening:

 Bid Opening: The County will conduct a public bid opening using a virtual platform instead of in-person attendance

 Virtual bid opening link: DPC Bid Opening

 You may also join by phone by calling (619) 343-2539, Phone conference ID: 979 022 535#

 A bid abstract and the bids received will be posted on BuyNet after the bid opening.

6. Questions:

6.1. Offerors should submit all Questions, including requests for clarification related to definition or interpretation

of this RFB, in writing by the Date and Time specified in the Schedule. Questions should be submitted via

BuyNet, by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the “Discussions” functionality.

6.2. Non-Offerors should direct inquiries regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer.

7. Table of Contents:

A. Key Information

B. RFB Instructions and Rules

C. (Reserved)

D. Submittal Items

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR BID (RFB 13128)

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

SOLID WASTED RECYCLE SERVICES

E. Required Forms

F. Statement of Work

G. Payment Schedule

H. Agreement

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR BID (RFB 13128)

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

SOLID WASTED RECYCLE SERVICES

B. RFB INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A BID

1.1. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to submit a bid based on the most current RFB, addenda thereto, responses

to Questions, any other information posted on BuyNet, and any diligence material made available by the

County. Offerors are advised to regularly check BuyNet for information. The County has no obligation to

contact Offerors directly with any such RFB-related information.

1.1.1. In order to see all information related to this RFB, to submit Questions, and to receive

notifications of updates, Offerors must select “Participate in RFx” for this solicitation in BuyNet.

1.2. Forms required to be submitted with Offerors response to this RFB are included in this RFB or posted on

the County’s web site at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-forms.html.

1.2.1. Posted forms may be updated from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, offerors may submit

the version of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFB or any later version.

1.3. Offerors are advised to allow for sufficient time to obtain all necessary documents and forms, resolve any

technical difficulties obtaining or completing documents or forms, and, if necessary, obtain documents

and forms by an alternate method. If you are unable to download documents or forms, you may request a

hard copy or technical assistance from Purchasing and Contracting’s front desk or contact clerical support

at (858) 505-6367.

1.4. Offeror must submit a complete original bid in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation to

the County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to BuyNet

before the Date and Time listed in Schedule.

1.4.1.

If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit by providing the

Purchasing and Contracting front desk with either (i) electronic files on CD/DVD or, (ii) a

printed bid. Offeror must prominently mark such submissions with the RFB number on the

outside of the packaging. Please use this method only if unable to submit through BuyNet.

1.4.2. When submitting via BuyNet, Offerors are advised to allow for sufficient time to submit by an

alternate method in the event of technical difficulties.

1.4.3. For bids submitted electronically through BuyNet, the time on the BuyNet server shall be

considered the official time for the purpose of determining timely submittal.

1.4.4. For bids submitted at the Purchasing and Contracting front desk, the time stamp at the front desk

shall be considered the official time for the purpose of determining timely submittal.

1.4.5.

In the event of multiple submittals of an original bid by an Offeror, the County will only

consider the most recent submittal submitted before the due date and time. The County will not

review or consider previous submittals, whether submitted at the front desk or through BuyNet.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to submit only one original bid and to withdraw or replace any

previous submittals in the event they update their bid. bids may be found non-conforming if the

County is unable to determine which bid is the most recent, timely submittal.

1.5. A bid that is untimely or otherwise not submitted in conformance with 1.4 above will not be considered

for award unless: it is received before award is made; the County determines that it is in its best interest to

accept the bid; and

1.5.1. It is determined by the County that the late receipt was due solely to mishandling by the County,

or

1.5.2. No timely and conforming bid was submitted.

1.6. Bids may be withdrawn by written notice signed by a duly authorized representative of Offeror if received

prior to the due date.

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR BID (RFB 13128)

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

SOLID WASTED RECYCLE SERVICES

1.7. Bids may not be withdrawn after the due date and time, except in the event of a Mistake in Bid, provided

that the Offeror notifies the County of the Mistake in Bid, specifying in detail the mistake and how the

mistake occurred, within five (5) business days.

1.7.1.

A mistake in bid (“Mistake in Bid”) is defined as a mistake that (1) made the bid materially

different than the bidder intended it to be, and (2) was made in filling out the bid and not due to

error in judgment or to carelessness in inspecting the site of the work, or in reading the

requirements.

1.8. Offeror’s submittal of this bid constitutes an offer that, upon County’s acceptance (which may be of some

or all of the bid items or lots in accordance with the Basis of Award), forms a binding contract that

incorporates the Agreement, along with all other terms of this RFB. Without limiting the foregoing,

Offeror agrees to execute revised contract documents reflecting the final contract award and such

additional documents and instruments as may be reasonably required by the County in order to carry out

the purposes of this RFB and the intentions of the parties.

1.9. By submitting a bid, Offeror agrees to these RFB Instructions and Rules and all other terms of this RFB.

2. QUESTIONS

2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFB or related documents to the Contracting

Officer in writing as a question (“Question”). Submit Questions by sending a message to the Contracting

Officer through the “Discussions” functionality in BuyNet.

2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated Schedule.

Offeror is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.

3. BID FORMAT

3.1. Submit electronic bids as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than

signature pages, converted and searchable formats are preferred.

3.2. Bids shall be formatted to print on 8-1/2” x 11” page size, with no less than ½” margins and eleven (11)

point font and to be suitable for black and white reproduction with no loss of information.

3.3. All bids shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of the Offeror.

3.3.1. Electronic or digital signatures will not be accepted.

3.3.2. Pages requiring signatures must be scanned from an original handwritten signature. If Offerors

are unable to submit a .pdf with scanned signatures, Offerors may optionally submit clear

pictures of signature pages containing original handwritten signatures.

4. BID ORGANIZATION

4.1. Bids must be submitted using the County forms provided in this RFB and organized in accordance with

the Submittal Items in this RFB, accepting the County’s statement of work, terms and conditions, and

other requirements without condition. Bids containing modifications, conflicting information, or

competing terms may be found non-responsive. Offerors are advised to submit only the requested

information.

4.1.1. Content shall be organized to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item within

each exhibit.

4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and

order.

4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each

page.

4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:

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COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO – REQUEST FOR BID (RFB 13128)

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES

SOLID WASTED RECYCLE SERVICES

4.2.1. The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code §

7920.000, et seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFB may be subject

to disclosure, and the County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public website.

4.2.2. It is Offeror's responsibility to identify and separate into a "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY”

exhibit and to provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:

4.2.2.1. all confidential information that should be protected from disclosure, including PI

(Personal Information), PII (Personally Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected

Health Information), and

4.2.2.2. any proprietary or other information Offeror determines is exempt from disclosure

under the California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from disclosure.

4.2.3. The “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked

as “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY”

4.2.4. Refence material in the “CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit where it is needed to

respond to a Submittal Item (for example “See response 1 contained within the

“CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY” exhibit” for staff Social Security numbers”).

4.2.5.

If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or

proprietary, the County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii)

declare the submission non-conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv)

take any other appropriate action. (Note: pricing and terms and conditions are generally not

considered confidential under the California Public Records Act).

4.3. Bid Pricing

4.3.1. Submit bid pricing on the included Exhibit C Payment Schedule. Bid using only the units of

measure stated in the Payment Schedule and price each bid item clearly and separately (do not

aggregate bid items nor provide more than one price or a range of prices per item).

4.3.2. All prices and notations must be clearly legible and in ink or typewritten. No erasures permitted.

Mistakes may be crossed out and corrected and must be initialed in ink by person signing the

bid.

4.3.3.

Submitted bid prices must be balanced (reflecting the true relative costs of the bid items), and

not shift costs from one portion of the work to another portion of the work so as to place doubt

on whether the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the County or be tantamount to

allowing an advance payment.

4.3.4. Unless otherwise specified, all prices shall be F.O.B. destination.

4.3.5. Prices shall include all freight and/or delivery charges, unless freight or delivery charges are

separately itemized or otherwise allowed for in the Payment Schedule.

4.3.6.

Unless otherwise specified, prices bid herein should NOT include California sales/use tax or

Federal excise tax. The County generally is required to pay California sales/use tax, and it should

be shown as a separate item on invoices. The County is exempt from payment of Federal excise

tax. It must NOT be included in invoices.

4.3.7.

You may offer payment terms more favorable to the County than NET 30, which the County

may or may not accept at its sole discretion. Do not calculate such prompt payment discounts

into your bid prices. Prompt payment discounts will not be considered in evaluation of bids to

determine low bidder.

4.3.8. Prices shall be fixed during the performance of the Agreement and not subject to adjustment

except as explicitly set forth in the Agreement. Bidder accepts the risk of any changes to bidder’s

costs during the term of the Agreement.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 562111Solid Waste Collection

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