The City of Bakersfield (City) desires to enter into an agreement with qualified vendor(s) for two separate litter abatement programs. These programs will provide litter abatement services within City limits (referred to as Clean City Initiative or CCI) and on specified roadways that are Caltrans jurisdiction (referred to as Freeway Litter Program). Contractor shall provide teams composed of at least three individuals, who can act in an operational decision-making capacity in consultation with City staff. Teams will be responsible for collecting, loading, hauling, and unloading litter and bulky items for proper disposal or recycling as assigned by City staff. The City defines litter as trash, debris, or garbage that is lying scattered about or has been discarded incorrectly. This may include bulky items such as appliances, bicycles, abandoned shopping carts, furniture, mattresses/box springs and other items not specifically listed herein. Any materials collected as part of illegal dumping and/or litter abatement activities will not be subject to landfill fees for disposal.
