Request for Proposal for Vegetation Management and Water Quality Services for Alameda West Lagoon

The City of Alameda (City) Public Works Department invites proposals for a five-year term contract for Vegetation Management and Water Quality Services for South Shore Lagoons. Proposers shall read the information contained in this Request for Proposal (RFP) to understand how to submit the proposal, what documents must accompany the proposal and what legal obligations apply when the Proposer submits a proposal. Any Proposer that wishes to be considered for this work must submit the information requested in this RFP and if invited, participate in an evaluation interview panel.

The purpose of this contract is to provide vegetation management, debris management, water quality sampling and NPDES permit compliance services for the South Shore Lagoons. The qualified firm must be experienced in the management of nuisance aquatic plant growth using an array of control methods to maintain the lagoon's aesthetic and recreational amenities. The firm's management approach must be consistent with applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements. The Contractor is expected to examine carefully the lagoon sites before preparing a proposal.

Proposers shall submit a Portable Document File (PDF) proposal via email to esmith@alamedaca.gov. The subject line of the email shall say “City of Alameda – Vegetation and Debris Management, Water Quality Services for Alameda West Lagoons”.

Proposals must be received by 2:00 PM on April 17, 2025. Late proposals will not be considered. The City assumes no responsibility for delays caused by delivery service. Postmarking by the due date will not substitute for actual receipt. Any Proposal received prior to April 17, 2025 at 2 PM may be modified by written addendum or withdrawn by written request from the Proposer to the City up to the official time when all proposals are due. Section IV contains a complete list of proposal requirements.

All questions regarding the proposal documents and proposal should be directed to:

Erin Smith, Public Works Director
City of Alameda Department of Public Works
950 West Mall Square, Room 110 Alameda, CA 94501
esmith@alamedaca.gov

Pre-proposal questions will be accepted until April 10, 2025.

Vegetation Management and Water Quality Services for Alameda West Lagoons RFP click here (PDF, 2MB)