CHANNEL CLEANING & RELATED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

The City of Chino ("City") is seeking proposals from qualified firms ("Proposers") to establish a contract for Channel Cleaning & Related Maintenance Services as outlined in RFP No. 2026-0016. Work provided shall be in accordance with the Scope of Service requirements herein. The City welcomes proposals from all qualified firms.

The City of Chino is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide sediment removal, sediment hauling, and weed abatement services within a designated section of the Magnolia Channel (Attachment D - Exhibit 1 – Magnolia Channel).

The Contractor shall remove and legally dispose of all sediment, debris, and vegetation from the Magnolia Channel located east of El Prado Road on Kimball Avenue, immediately west of 6185 Kimball Avenue. All work shall be performed in a safe manner that minimizes impacts to adjacent properties and the surrounding environment.

Vegetation removal shall include all vegetation located along the channel bottom and side slopes for an estimated total channel length of approximately 2,000 linear feet. Weed abatement shall extend approximately 135 feet north of Kimball Avenue and 1,865 feet south of Kimball Avenue.

In addition, the Contractor shall remove sediment and debris from both sides of the double-box culvert located beneath Kimball Avenue at the Magnolia Channel, east of El Prado Road, as directed by the City. Each culvert measures approximately 10 feet wide, 42 inches high, and 88 feet long. Cleaning of the culverts shall be performed using a mechanical winch and scraper system, or an equivalent method approved by the City. All equipment used shall be capable of operating within the culvert's clearance limitations. The use of hydro vacuum equipment will not be permitted.

The Contractor shall also remove sediment from the following channel areas:

• Up to 135 feet north of Kimball Avenue, estimated at approximately 135 feet × 12 feet × 1 foot.
• An additional sediment accumulation area located just beyond the channel bend, south of the 1,865-foot section described above, estimated at approximately 100 feet × 12 feet × 1 foot.

The Contractor shall implement appropriate dust control measures throughout the duration of the work and shall haul and dispose of all removed sediment, debris, and vegetation at an approved disposal facility.

Additive Items

As an additive bid item, the City is requesting pricing for weed abatement services at two locations along Euclid Avenue. These services may be awarded at the City's sole discretion. If awarded, weed abatement services will be performed a minimum of two (2) times per calendar year and up to a maximum of three (3) times per calendar year.

**Submission:** All proposals must be submitted online via PlanetBids at https://www.planetbids.com/portal/portal.cfm?CompanyID=26384. Proposals submitted by any other method will not be accepted. Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 120 calendar days following the submission deadline.

**Mandatory** pre-proposal meeting: October 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m., 6185 Kimball Avenue Chino CA 91710.

Evaluation criteria:

• Experience / Qualifications: 20%
• Plan Methodology / Project Approach: 25%
• Past Performance / References: 20%
• Quality / Responsiveness of Proposal: 15%
• Competitive Pricing: 20%

If awarded, the initial contract term shall be five (5) years, with up to two (2) additional one-year renewal options, exercisable at the sole discretion of the City.

A bid bond may be required for this solicitation, as specified in the Required Forms or Scope of Services.

Minimum insurance includes:

• General Liability: $1M per occurrence, $2M aggregate, with Additional Insured Endorsement
• Auto Liability: $1M per accident
• Workers' Comp: $1M (if applicable)

A local business preference will be applied in accordance with the City's Purchasing Ordinance. City Council Award Date (Tentative): December 15, 2026.