County of Siskiyou
Request for Proposals
for Facility Operation and Solid Waste/Recycling Disposal At
The Happy Camp Transfer Station
The following schedule of events will be followed to the extent achievable; however, the
County reserves the right to adjust or make changes to the schedule as needed.
Estimated Timeline of Events
Date
May 26, 2026
Activity
Release of Request for Proposals (RFP)
June 23, 2026
(10:00 AM)
July 7, 2026
Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting 10:00 am
at Happy Camp Airport - Forest Service
Conference Room 63822 Hwy 96,
Happy Camp.
Then will be departing to the transfer
station site 65600 State Hwy 96, Happy
Camp
Deadline to Submit Questions
July 23, 2026
(3:00 PM)
Submission of Proposals due by 3:00
PM
July 27, 2026
Review of Proposals
To Be Announced Notification of Final Selection
To Be Announced
Transfer Station Operator’s Agreement
Processed
October 1, 2026
Professional Service Agreement Start
Date
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1.0 Preface
The County of Siskiyou General Services Department is seeking the services of a qualified
entity to provide the necessary operations, labor, equipment and materials to operate and
maintain the County’s Happy Camp Transfer Station. The Happy Camp Transfer Station is
located at 65600 State Hwy 96, Happy Camp, CA 96039.
The County is seeking these services for a period of one (1) year, with the County seeking the
option to extend the contract term for up to two (2) additional five-year periods, but will also
evaluate alternative terms provided by eligible respondents.
2.0 Scope of Work
The selected Contractor shall provide all services necessary to operate and maintain the
transfer station in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The selected Contractor
will be responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, fuel and materials to perform
the services listed below, in accordance with the attached sample agreement, at the transfer
station.
The successful bidder will be required to provide the following services:
1. The Contractor chosen must be a full-service contractor and shall provide to the County
all labor, materials, equipment, supplies and expertise necessary to operate a refuse
facility. The performance of these services shall be in full compliance with all applicable
Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, and orders, including, but not limited
to, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, OSHA, and regulations, rules and
orders of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Transportation,
the State Department of Toxic Substances Control, and the California Highway Patrol.
2. Transfer vehicles, equipment and road maintenance:
a. Provide all mobile equipment (e.g., front-end loaders, fork lifts, all other heavy
equipment.) Vehicles shall be of a type manufactured or modified expressly for
the purpose to which it is assigned. Equipment shall be maintained and operated
so that refuse will not blow out, fall, sift or leak during transport.
b. Each truck, trailer, or other conveyance or equipment used to transport refuse
shall at all times be kept clean, in good repair, and be in good mechanical
condition.
3. Collection of materials and fees:
a. Accept solid waste and recyclable materials from public and local haulers. Examples
of mandatory recycling collection include e-waste, u-waste, used oil, scrap metal,
furniture, tires, appliances, and recyclable beverage containers.
b. All fees collected shall be the property of the County and will be deposited in the
county bank account on a weekly basis.
4. Hours of operation:
a. The site shall be open to the public at a minimum of four (4) days per week, including
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one weekend day, as set by the County, except County observed holidays. The days of
operation need not be four (4) consecutive days. Operating hours shall be an eight (8) hour
period as set by the County.
5. Contactor shall maintain an office at the Transfer Station site.
6. Contractor shall provide all required and appropriate health and safety training for
Contactor personnel.
7. Maintain the Transfer Station in a clean, orderly condition. Litter shall be collected daily
or more frequently as necessary, including removal of litter from trees, fencing, exterior
grounds and surrounding woods/grounds. All waste is to be contained at the end of
each operating day. The County shall issue a fine of $250 per day to the Contractor for
any solid waste not cleared off the receiving area or any other areas of the facility.
8. Road service and signage:
a. Contractor shall perform on‑site snow removal and any additional
maintenance necessary to keep the roads open and accessible when
feasible.
b. All signage, excluding pricing information, is the responsibility of the
Contractor.
9. Reporting Requirements:
a. Contractor shall keep such records as required by County. At any time during
normal business hours and as often as County may reasonably deem necessary,
Contractor shall make available to County for examination all of his data and
records with respect to all matters covered by the services being provided.
b. Reports detailing the tonnage collected shall be submitted to the County on a
monthly basis.
c. Contractor shall be solely responsible for completing and submitting all required
reports to the State, CalRecycle, and any other applicable reporting entities.
10. In addition to, and within the parameters of, the requirements outlined above, the
County is requiring that respondents provide the following proposals:
a. A proposed schedule and hours of operation that align with Section 4. Hours of
Operation.
b. A pricing proposal, including a rate schedule for all services delivered at the
County‑owned transfer station.
c. A proposed payment schedule for inclusion in the final contract.
The information provided in the chart below is provided to help proposers estimate the work level
required at the Happy Camp Transfer Station.
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Happy Camp
2025
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Total:
Tonnage
Collected
70.58
54.74
84.37
79.80
80.19
61.47
99.89
65.92
84.00
82.26
63.22
64.38
890.82
Proposers should feel free to include any other services not specified that they deem
necessary to achieve the goals of this RFP.
3.0 Submission Requirements
Proposal Format: Proposals must contain the following:
1. Cover Letter
a. Please provide the Proposer's name, address, and telephone number. The
letter must be signed by a representative authorized to enter into contracts on
behalf of the Proposer.
2. Qualifications
a. Provide specific information concerning the Proposer's experience with the
services specified in this RFP. Provide evidence of licensing, bonding,
insurance and any relevant certifications and training. Examples of current
and/or completed projects, as current as possible, should be submitted as
appropriate.
3. Company Profile
a. Provide a brief description of your company, including business structure,
address, the total number of employees, overall industry experience,
certifications, affiliations, and relevant experience. Support your capacity to
perform the services detailed in this RFP.
4. Approach:
a. Provide an analysis of the methodology developed to perform all required
services and your response to the scope of work as referenced above.
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