Sidewalk Vending Code Enforcement

The City of Santa Cruz is seeking proposals for a Sidewalk Vending Code Enforcement contract through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. PL-0090, targeting comprehensive administrative enforcement services for sidewalk vendors. The procurement solicits qualified firms to implement and enforce the Sidewalk Vending Program per Ordinance SCMC Chapter 5.82, with a focus on implementing Senate Bill 946 regulations. Key deliverables include evening and weekend patrols, vendor permit verification, administrative citation issuance, vendor display impoundment, complaint investigations, and program analysis. Code enforcement officers must possess a minimum of two years of experience and will be responsible for shifts covering Friday through Sunday, holidays, and special event periods. The proposal evaluation will be weighted across multiple criteria including technical approach, team qualifications, references, and cost, with a total possible score of 100 points. Proposal responses are due by March 7, 2024, at 2:00 pm and must be submitted electronically through the city's procurement portal. The contract term is three years, covering the 2024 season from April 1 to October 31, with the option of two one-year extensions.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation. The City of Santa Cruz has allocated funds in its Fiscal Year 2024 Budget for this contract, though a specific budget range was not disclosed. The Professional Services Agreement template indicates potential compensation will be based on a fee schedule with monthly itemized billing. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating multiple coverage types including commercial general liability (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence), professional liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The contract will require significant documentation of insurance coverage, with the city reserving the right to modify insurance requirements based on project-specific risks. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the contract represents a new initiative to formalize sidewalk vending enforcement in Santa Cruz. The successful vendor will need to integrate with existing city infrastructure and comply with local ordinances and state regulations governing sidewalk vending.