On-Call Abatement Services

The City of Lancaster is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 881-26 for qualified contractors to provide on-call abatement services to support code enforcement cases. The scope of work encompasses a wide range of property maintenance and nuisance abatement tasks, including the removal of junk, debris, solid waste, graffiti, and the cleanup of illegal dumping and homeless encampments. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for vegetation and weed management, tree trimming, boarding up vacant structures, and the demolition of accessory structures. Service providers must be capable of responding to urgent calls within 24 hours and standard requests within 72 hours, ensuring all work is documented with before and after photographs and disposal receipts in compliance with all applicable laws. The contract term is scheduled to run through June 30, 2031, with the possibility of two one-year extensions. Interested parties must submit their proposals via the PlanetBids system by the deadline of July 30, 2026. Submissions must include all required administrative exhibits, such as the California Levine Act statement and affidavits of non-collusion and non-discrimination. The resulting agreement will be governed by standard professional services terms, including specific provisions for indemnification, payment obligations, and non-discrimination. Performance of these services will take place within Lancaster, California.