Cross-Connection Control Program Implementation Services

The City of El Segundo Public Works Department is seeking proposals for Cross-Connection Control Program Implementation Services under RFP #26-07, with proposals due September 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. PDT, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on September 1, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall Courtyard. All vendors must possess current Cross-Connection Control Specialist certifications and comply with California Labor Code prevailing wage requirements.

The scope encompasses program evaluation, public education and awareness initiatives, hazard assessment record-keeping, non-residential and water system hazard assessments, and regulatory reporting. The program must comply with the California State Water Resources Control Board Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook and all applicable state regulations. The City's potable water distribution system serves approximately 17,000 residents through 5,000 water service connections (3,378 residential and 1,482 commercial/industrial).

The initial contract term is three years with two optional one-year renewal extensions available, for a maximum contract period of five years contingent upon performance, funding availability, and City needs. Services commence October 20, 2026. Pricing must remain firm for the initial 12 months and valid through June 30, 2029. Awardees must obtain a City of El Segundo Business License within five business days of award notification and maintain commercial general liability, professional liability, and business automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 each.

Evaluation uses weighted scoring: Vendor Expertise (40%), Quality of Proposed Services (20%), Extent Services Meet City Needs (20%), and Cost (20%). Questions are due September 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. to Anthony Esparza (aesparza@elsegundo.org), with answers posted by September 8. The City Council is expected to award by October 6, 2026. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes with three original hard copies and one email copy to the Office of the City Clerk; no late submittals, emails, or faxes are accepted.