Request for Proposals: Street Sweeping Service

The City of East Palo Alto's Public Works Department is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide street sweeping services throughout the City. The selected contractor will sweep residential and light commercial streets on a regular schedule, collect and haul away street debris, and be available for unscheduled and emergency cleanups. On average, the City sweeps about 114 center-line miles each month and collects roughly 650 tons of debris a year.

Firms must have at least five years of street sweeping experience, preferably with a city comparable in size to East Palo Alto. The resulting agreement is expected to be a not-to-exceed, per-task contract, with work beginning January 1, 2027.

Key dates

RFP issued: August 31, 2026

Deadline for questions and clarifications: 4:00 p.m., September 7, 2026

Proposals due: 4:00 p.m., September 21, 2026

Anticipated City Council award: October 20, 2026

How to respond
Proposals must be submitted as three (3) copies in a sealed package marked "RFP for Professional Services: Street Sweeping," delivered to the City of East Palo Alto, 1960 Tate Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, Attn: Diana Tran, no later than the deadline above. Questions may be directed in writing to Diana Tran, Contract Administrator, at cleancity@cityofepa.org or (650) 853-3189.