Request for Proposals: On-Call Flood Prevention Contractor Services

Project Description

The City of East Palo Alto is soliciting qualifications from experienced and licensed contractors to provide as-needed, on-call services related to stormwater drainage improvement, debris removal, pumping services, and related flood-prevention work within the city limits. The selected contractor(s) will enter into an on-call agreement to provide these services on an as-needed basis, including emergency response.

Scope of Services

Services may include, but are not limited to:

•Installation and repair of drainage inlets

•Pumping and removal of accumulated stormwater

•Cleaning of valley gutters and removal of debris

•Flood-prevention support at San Francisquito Creek

•Levee repair and stabilization

•Other related work necessary to protect public infrastructure

Submission Requirements

Interested and qualified firms are invited to submit a complete response to the Request for Proposals (RFP). Proposals must clearly demonstrate the firm’s understanding of the requested services and meet all requirements outlined in the RFP document.

Proposals must be submitted electronically and clearly marked “On-Call Flood Prevention Contractor Services” to:

Jessica Felix

Management Analyst

Email: Jfelix@cityofepa.org

The deadline for submission is 2:00 p.m. PST on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.