RFP for Excess Litter Fee

The City of Oakland's Office of the City Administrator is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to implement its Excess Litter Fee (ELF) Program, aimed at maintaining cleanliness and environmental health in public spaces. The scope of work includes year-round litter and weed removal in various public right-of-ways such as sidewalks, gutters, storm drains, and tree wells. The contractor will also support special city-wide litter clean-up initiatives, ensuring comprehensive community sanitation efforts. Key responsibilities encompass staffing, training personnel, producing detailed data reports, and overseeing the overall program operations to ensure effective and consistent service delivery. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000, reflecting the program’s scope and importance. The procurement process is structured around a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued on October 3, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for October 27, 2025. The solicitation emphasizes the need for experienced vendors capable of managing environmental maintenance projects within California, specifically under the NAICS code 561730. Interested parties are directed to a dedicated procurement portal for further details and submission procedures. The primary point of contact for inquiries is a government official named Jho, reachable via email. This initiative underscores Oakland’s commitment to enhancing urban cleanliness through strategic partnerships with qualified contractors capable of executing large-scale environmental maintenance programs efficiently.