On-Call Encampment Cleanup, Biohazard Remediation, and Abandoned Vehicle Removal

The City of Grand Junction, Colorado, is soliciting competitive proposals for on-call encampment cleanup, biohazard remediation, and abandoned vehicle removal services under RFP-5996-26-KF, with proposals due November 10, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time. Proposers may bid for one or both service categories and may be designated as primary or secondary contractors.

The scope spans site assessment, removal of trash and debris, cleanup of biological waste, disinfection, hauling, and proper disposal for encampment sites; and city-authorized removal of abandoned vehicles, trailers, and motorhomes including towing, demolition, and disposal. The City does not conduct pre-proposal meetings or site visits but provides photographs of past encampment cleanup assignments in Exhibit 2 to illustrate anticipated site conditions.

Contractors must carry Commercial General Liability insurance with minimum limits of one million dollars per occurrence and two million dollars general aggregate; Automobile Liability with one million dollar combined single limits; and Workers' Compensation with statutory coverage and one million dollar employers' liability limits. All pricing must be all-inclusive and firm for the initial contract year and all renewal terms, with no rate increases, escalation charges, fuel surcharges, or separate billing for mobilization, demobilization, travel, mileage, or driving time. The City establishes a not-to-exceed funding limit annually but does not guarantee minimum assignments, hours, or expenditures.

The initial contract term runs January 1 through December 31, 2027, with up to three additional one-year renewal options subject to mutual written agreement, satisfactory performance, and annual appropriation by Grand Junction City Council. Funding is contingent upon appropriation and subject to Colorado's non-appropriation-of-funds provisions.

Evaluation is 80% qualitative (responsiveness, relevant experience, proposed approach, staffing and equipment capabilities, and response times) and 20% on fees. The incumbent is Square U Away. Questions are due October 23, 2026. Notice of Intent to Award is tentatively scheduled for December 15, 2026, with contract execution on December 18, 2026.