RFP- 2025 2026 Parcel Clean-Up Program

The City of Ogdensburg is seeking qualified firms to provide on-call parcel clean-up services over a one-year period to support its Division of Code Enforcement. The contract aims to facilitate prompt response to properties that have received Notices of Violation or Orders to Remedy, ensuring timely removal of junk, trash, debris, and securing properties as needed, with all collected materials transported to the Ogdensburg Transfer Station at the City's expense. Proposals must include an hourly rate schedule, proof of insurance, and optionally, firm background and equipment details. The selected contractor must respond within one business day of notification, perform work safely and professionally, and adhere to city guidelines. The City reserves the right to accept, reject, or perform the work in-house and emphasizes broad discretion in award decisions, with no formal evaluation criteria explicitly outlined. The procurement process is structured around a straightforward submission, with proposals due by 2:00 PM on September 30, 2025, at a designated address in Ogdensburg. Submissions must be clearly marked and include the required documentation, with all proposals remaining valid for 60 days. The contract contains minimal formal clauses or references to federal or state regulations, relying instead on the terms specified within the RFP. There are no specific packaging, marking, or bar-coding requirements beyond administrative proposal marking. The scope emphasizes rapid response, safety, and compliance with city guidelines, with the City maintaining flexibility to perform services internally if deemed appropriate. Overall, the contract is designed as an on-call, hourly-based service agreement focused on municipal property maintenance and code enforcement support.