City of Colton - City Wide Street Sweeping Services

The City of Colton in San Bernardino County, California, is seeking a comprehensive street sweeping services contract for citywide street maintenance. The procurement covers approximately 250.83 total curb miles, including 167.88 miles of residential areas, 7.73 miles of downtown streets, and 75.22 miles of arterial streets. The contract will be for an initial one-year term with options for four additional one-year renewals, potentially extending to a five-year agreement. Contractors must provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for street sweeping services, with specific requirements including the use of alternative fuel sweepers compliant with South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1186.1. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least two consecutive years of municipal street sweeping experience and eight years total in street sweeping services. The bid documents require comprehensive documentation, including equipment inventories and personnel information. The solicitation was posted on March 28, 2025, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for April 10, 2024, and bid submissions due by April 22, 2025, at 3:00 P.M.

The contract does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors will be compensated on a monthly basis, with billings calculated as one-twelfth of the annual cost and provisions for additional curb miles at a pre-agreed rate. The successful vendor must provide 50 free special event sweeps and 50 free inclement weather sweeps annually, demonstrating additional service value. Operators must be equipped with cellular communication, and monthly reporting is required, including detailed sweeping logs, waste collection information, and complaint records. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract suggests a significant annual investment in street maintenance services. The contract includes performance standards and provisions for liquidated damages, particularly related to violations of the city's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. Contractors must be prepared to integrate with existing city infrastructure and meet stringent environmental and operational compliance requirements.