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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP PW-23-182 and award a contract to Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc., of Long Beach, CA, for routine storm drain maintenance and related services, in an annual amount of $620,000, and authorize a 20 percent contingency of $124,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $744,000, for a period of two years, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. (Ocean Blue Environmental), for providing routine storm drain maintenance and related services. The Public Works Department (Public Works) is responsible for maintaining the City of Long Beach’s (City) storm drain system to prevent flooding during storm events to minimize damage to public and private property. In addition, pursuant to the Clean Water Act as promulgated in 40 CFR 122.26(d)(2) and the regional National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, the City’s municipal storm drain system is required to be maintained to reduce pollutants in the stormwater runoff entering local watersheds.
The City’s storm drain system comprises approximately 180 miles of pipes and culverts, 5.5 miles of open channels and ditches, 5,700 catch basins, 23 pump stations, and 6 low-flow diversion stations. Regular maintenance services include inspection and cleaning of all these structures. Other related services include responding to flooding incidents, removing blockages, and video camera inspections.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on March 4, 2023, and 18 potential proposers specializing in storm drain maintenance were notified of the RFP opportunity. Of those propose...
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