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Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

Oakland City is seeking bids from qualified and interested contractors for the following project titled, LAKE MERRITT CLEANUP SERVICES, identified under Solicitation ID: RFQ #392534. Work is to be performed near 1 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA 94612, USA in Alameda County.

General Project Description

This project involves providing cleanup services for Lake Merritt in Oakland, CA. The primary scope of work includes the removal of debris, floating, and suspended vegetation from the lake. All collected green waste must be transported to the Davis Street Transfer Stations and Resource Recovery Complex located in San Leandro, CA, ensuring that no garbage or debris is left behind in or around the working areas. Services are anticipated to be required once during the Spring season and potentially a second time during the Summer season. Proposals must detail an hourly labor rate for aquatic vegetation/algae/debris removal, inclusive of any machine/equipment run time, and an estimated dump fee. The resulting contract will be for a three-year period.

General Bid Items

  • Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Removal of debris, floating, and suspended vegetation from Lake Merritt.
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: LS  Work Item: Collection and transportation of green waste to Davis Street Transfer Stations and Resource Recovery Complex in San Leandro, CA.
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: HR  Work Item: Hourly labor rate for aquatic vegetation/algae/debris removal, including machine/equipment run time.
  • Quantity: 1  Unit: EA  Work Item: Estimated dump fee.

NAICS Classification

NAICS 561730 – Landscaping Services, NAICS 562119 – Other Waste Collection

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on January 20, 2026, and was last updated on January 20, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on February 6, 2026.

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