Homeless Encampment Clean-Up and Disposal Services

The County of Sacramento's Department of Regional Parks is soliciting proposals for Homeless Encampment Clean-Up and Disposal Services through RFP #2023-RFP-0216, targeting clean-up and removal of refuse from homeless encampments, specifically along waterways within Sacramento County. The procurement seeks a licensed California contractor capable of handling and transporting regulated materials like sharps and human waste, with the primary objective of removing trash, debris, and hazardous materials from publicly owned lands. Contractors must provide a minimum two-person crew and work an eight-hour weekday schedule, with an initial contract period from October 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, and potential for up to three additional one-year extensions. Proposal evaluation will be based on approach, value/cost of service, team experience, and past performance references. Key dates include a question submission deadline of July 14, 2023, and a final proposal submission deadline of July 27, 2023, at 4:00 pm, with electronic submissions required through the SacCountyEbids platform. Proposers must submit three company references, complete a risk assessment questionnaire, and provide various certifications including a non-collusion affidavit.

The RFP does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. Contractors will be expected to submit monthly reports documenting collection periods, total material quantities, number of encampments serviced, and initial material destinations. The pricing structure includes provisions for up to six workers, with an estimated 2,400 hours for the first two workers, a lump sum allowance for materials and equipment, and a $50,000 disposal fee allowance for approximately 1,200 tons of waste, with a 10% contingency applicable to the contract. Proposers must provide detailed pricing for workers, materials, equipment, and disposal fees, and the County reserves the right to cancel the RFP or reject any proposals. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract emphasizes transparency and requires proposers to disclose potential conflicts of interest and comply with state and federal reporting requirements. The contract will be structured with a cost per week per crew, inclusive of all labor, equipment, and materials, though the exact total contract value is not explicitly stated in the documentation.