Opportunity
Santa Barbara Planet bids #6189
Santa Barbara Seeks Portable Restrooms and Sanitation Services for Citywide Use and Events
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
6189
NAICS
562991
The City of Santa Barbara is seeking bids for the supply, delivery, and servicing of portable restrooms and related sanitation equipment at multiple public locations and for special events. - Government Buyer: - City of Santa Barbara, General Services Division (Purchasing) - Products and Equipment Requested: - Standard portable restrooms (multiple units and sets for various departments) - Deluxe portable restrooms (including trailer-mounted and event-specific units) - VIP double trailer restrooms (for cruise ship visits and special events) - ADA-compliant portable restrooms (for accessibility at all sites and events) - Four-station hand wash sinks (for public and event use) - Baby changing stations (optional, bid additive) - Trash and recycling litter boxes with lids (for event waste management) - 3-compartment hot/cold sinks (no holding tank, for event use) - Overspill/containment trays (for environmental compliance at select sites) - Services Required: - Regular scheduled cleaning and servicing (frequency varies by site) - On-call/emergency servicing (24-hour response, same-day for urgent cases) - Special event support (delivery, setup, and servicing for annual city events such as 4th of July, Harbor & Seafood Festival, Parade of Lights) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with the City's Living Wage Ordinance and insurance requirements - Service coverage across diverse city locations: beaches, parks, zoo, airport, waterfront, streets, and creeks - Quantities specified for each department and event, with some items as bid additives - Potential Vendors (OEMs and major service providers): - MarBorg Industries - United Site Services - Premier Property Preservation - VCCA - Wright Dynamics - Estimated contract term: 1 year with up to 4 one-year renewal options (maximum 5 years total)
Description
The City of Santa Barbara is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to provide, place, and service public use portable restrooms at designated locations throughout the city. The contract will initially be for one year with the possibility of renewal for up to four additional one-year terms, not exceeding five years total. Bidders must submit their bids electronically and comply with the City's Living Wage Ordinance and nondiscriminatory employment provisions. The solicitation includes rental rates, service rates, special event pricing, and miscellaneous items as outlined in the bid documents.