RFP - Trash & Recycling Receptacle Services

The City of Laguna Beach is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive maintenance services for approximately 930 streetlights over an initial period of up to three years, with options to extend the contract for two additional three-year periods. The contractor must hold a valid California C-10 license in good standing and establish a customer service center capable of handling 24/7 reporting from the public and emergency responders, including logging requests and dispatching emergency personnel within one hour. Maintenance duties include quarterly inspections—both daytime and nighttime—to assess the condition and functionality of poles, fixtures, bulbs, and photocells, with routine repairs to be completed within three working days of report receipt. Emergency repairs, such as streetlight knockdowns or exposed wiring, must be addressed immediately, with repairs completed within ten days, utilizing standard traffic control procedures. The contractor is responsible for maintaining an asset management program, providing personnel, equipment, and materials for the replacement of approximately 15 streetlights annually (cost not included in the proposal), and maintaining an inventory of parts stored off-site within an hour’s response time. Additional responsibilities include assisting the City with damage claims, responding to underground service alerts, and managing any work involving prevailing wages. The contract size ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000, and interested firms must respond by October 21, 2024. The primary contact for this solicitation is Pierre Sawaya, and further details are available through the provided online portal.