Environmental Services Clean City Support

The City of Tucson Environmental Services Department is requesting proposals for regular and on-call citywide cleanup services under RFP 270177, with proposals due October 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Arizona time and a pre-submittal meeting scheduled for October 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The contract is funded in part by HUD and FTA grants, triggering federal compliance requirements including Davis-Bacon prevailing wage standards, DBE participation goals, Section 3 employment and training obligations for low-income residents, and debarment and suspension verification for contracts exceeding $25,000.

The scope includes rapid response to illegal dumping and public safety incidents, homeless encampment refuse removal, roadside litter abatement, and community cleanup event support. Work assignments will be generated electronically by ESD and must be completed within two business days of receipt, with before-and-after photographic documentation required. Contractors must be licensed in Arizona and possess all required certifications for waste cleanup and hazard remediation. Compensation will be structured on an hourly basis with standard rates for field staff, supervisors, clerical personnel, and separately itemized equipment costs and other disciplines.

The contract commences upon award and runs for one year, with the City retaining the option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods. Contractors must obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance: Commercial General Liability ($2 million per occurrence), Commercial Automobile Liability ($1 million combined single limit), Worker's Compensation (statutory), and Environmental & Hazardous Waste ($1 million per claim). Contractors are responsible for all disposal fees, permits, licenses, and compliance with OSHA, heat illness prevention, and living wage ordinances. No office or storage space is provided. Evaluation criteria in order of importance are price proposal, qualifications and experience, and method of approach. Responses must be submitted electronically through https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tucson-az.