Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure - Monitoring and Maintenance of Essex Street Hillside Property RFP - 2026
Office of Community Investment and InfrastructurePublic Authority · San Francisco, CA- Due
- Sep 25, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 28, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Benjamin Brandin
The 30-second brief
The Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII) seeks a contractor to monitor and maintain the Essex Street Hillside property, a 10,619 square-foot parcel of vacant land located adjacent to 25 Essex Street in San Francisco, for a 36-month term with three one-year extension options. Services include weekly property inspections for trash, graffiti, vandalism, and illegal dumping; maintaining grass and weeds to a maximum height of 12 inches; weekly trash and litter removal; periodic tree trimming adhering to San Francisco Urban Forestry Program standards; and reporting homeless encampments. Proposals are due by September 25, 2026, at 4:00 pm via email to [email protected]. A pre-submission meeting and site visit is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 8:30 am at approximately 399 Essex Street, and written questions are due by September 11, 2026. Evaluation factors include experience and approach, policy compliance, proposed staffing and budget, and public interaction ability, with first consideration given to small business enterprises (SBEs).
Experience, qualifications, and approach (40%), Ability to comply with OCII's policies including SBE requirements and insurance (20%), Proposed staffing and budget (20%), Ability and experience interacting courteously and professionally with the public (20%)
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Summary
The Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure (OCII) seeks a contractor to monitor and maintain the Essex Street Hillside property, a 10,619 square-foot parcel of vacant land located adjacent to 25 Essex Street in San Francisco, for a 36-month term with three one-year extension options.
Services include weekly property inspections for trash, graffiti, vandalism, and illegal dumping; maintaining grass and weeds to a maximum height of 12 inches; weekly trash and litter removal; periodic tree trimming adhering to San Francisco Urban Forestry Program standards; and reporting homeless encampments. Proposals are due by September 25, 2026, at 4:00 pm via email to [email protected]. A pre-submission meeting and site visit is scheduled for September 9, 2026, at 8:30 am at approximately 399 Essex Street, and written questions are due by September 11, 2026. Evaluation factors include experience and approach, policy compliance, proposed staffing and budget, and public interaction ability, with first consideration given to small business enterprises (SBEs).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Experience, qualifications, and approach (40%), Ability to comply with OCII's policies including SBE requirements and insurance (20%), Proposed staffing and budget (20%), Ability and experience interacting courteously and professionally with the public (20%)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
A description of qualifications and professional capabilities, A resumé that lists detailed descriptions of work performed and at least two references, A proposed staffing breakdown and budget (Attachment #5), Complete responses to all Disclosure Questions in Attachment #2, A signed Statement of Compliance with OCII Policies & Certification of Applicant (Attachment #3)
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- San Francisco, CA
- Projected sq ft
- 10,619 sq ft
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 25, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Benjamin Brandin.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Benjamin Brandin. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Experience, qualifications, and approach (40%), Ability to comply with OCII's policies including SBE requirements and insurance (20%), Proposed staffing and budget (20%), Ability and experience intera..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: A description of qualifications and professional capabilities, A resumé that lists detailed descriptions of work performed and at least two references, A proposed staffing breakdown and budget (Attach. Review the full document from Office of Community Investment and Infrastructure for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Francisco, CA. The total projected area is 10619 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.