Project Information

Bid Title

RFP2M26-5 Citywide Shopping Cart Retrieval Services

Issuing Agency

City of Alhambra

Location

California

Published Date

Apr 27, 2026

Closing Date

May 26, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

RFP2M26-5

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Project Description

Bid Number:	RFP2M26-5
Bid Title:	RFP2M26-5 Citywide Shopping Cart Retrieval Services
Category:	Request For Proposals
Status:	Open

Description: RFP No. RFP2M26-5 Citywide Shopping Cart Retrieval Services The City of Alhambra is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to provide citywide shopping cart retrieval and return services for abandoned shopping carts taken from stores within the City. The City of Alhambra is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide efficient, reliable, and citywide shopping cart retrieval and return services. The selected vendor will support the City’s efforts to keep public areas free of abandoned shopping carts, provide timely responses to service requests, and maintain clear reporting regarding identified and unidentified cart activity. Services are expected to include regularly scheduled citywide sweeps and complaint-based and on-demand pickups. Respondents should use the information provided in this RFP to develop a work plan that addresses both identifiable and unidentifiable shopping carts. Scope of Services Proposals shall demonstrate the respondent’s qualifications, including key personnel, relevant experience performing similar services within the past five (5) years, and a work plan that, at a minimum, addresses the following: Remove all shopping carts located on City streets, sidewalks, alleys, and other public right-of-way areas. Collect, transport, and ensure proper handling and disposition of all retrieved shopping carts, including those that are unidentified or not attributed to a specific business, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Proposals shall describe how unidentified carts will be handled or disposed of. Retrieve all shopping carts throughout the City and return identifiable carts to the appropriate retail location. Operate services up to eight (8) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, 365 days per year, as needed to meet the requirements of this RFP. Respond to service requests for cart pickup within twenty-four (24) hours of notification. Maintain a local or toll-free phone number and a website and/or mobile application for City staff and the public to report abandoned shopping carts. Maintain and submit accurate monthly logs to the City, including date retrieved, location found, number of identified and unidentified carts collected, and the retail store to which identifiable carts were returned. Conduct citywide sweeps once per week consisting of one (1) eight (8) hour workday covering all public streets and alleys to ensure removal of abandon ed shopping carts. Contract Term The contract resulting from this RFP will be for a term of three (3) years. Anticipated Schedule The anticipated timeline for evaluating and selecting proposals is identified below. The City reserves the right to modify the schedule at its sole discretion, as needed. Activity Dates Release of Request for Proposals (RFP) Monday, April 27, 2026 Deadline to submit questions Monday, May 11, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. (PDT) Responses to questions posted on the City's website Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Deadline to submit proposals Tuesday, May 26, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. Review of proposals by City staff Week of June 1, 2026 Optional vendor interviews, if needed Monday, June 8, 2026 City Council award of contract Monday, June 22, 2026 Questions and Answers Period The City has attempted to provide all information available in this RFP, and no formal pre-proposal conference will be held. It is the responsibility of each respondent to review this RFP and request any necessary clarification during the Questions and Answers period before submitting a proposal. Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by email to Fernando Perez-Garcia, Code Enforcement Supervisor, at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . The subject line of the email must state: RFP No. RFP2M26-5: Citywide Shopping Cart Retrieval Services. All questions and requests for clarification must be received by the City no later than 5:00 p.m. (PDT) on Monday, May 11, 2026. Questions received after that time will not be answered. Responses to timely submitted questions will be compiled and posted on the City of Alhambra’s website https://www.alhambraca.gov/438/Bids-Notices-RFPs and will constitute the City’s official response to inquiries. Respondents shall not contact any City personnel, outside of the protocol established herein, with any questions or clarifications concerning this RFP from the release date until a selection is announced by the City. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal for violation of this provision. Proposal Submission To receive consideration, proposals must be received by the City of Alhambra Community Development Department no later than 5:00 p.m. (PDT) on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Proposals shall be submitted in a sealed package. Late or incomplete proposals will be rejected. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted. It is the responsibility of the respondent to ensure timely delivery. The City intends to award one contract for an initial term of three (3) years. Submission requirements are summarized below: One (1) signed and unbound original proposal. Three (3) bound copies of the proposal on 8½ x 11-inch paper with section separators clearly tabbed and labeled. One (1) USB flash drive containing one electronic PDF copy of all documents submitted. Proposals must be delivered no later than Tuesday, May 26, 2026 by 5:00 pm (PDT) to the following address: City of Alhambra - Community Development DepartmentATTN: Fernando Perez-Garcia, Code Enforcement Supervisor RFP No. RFP2M26-5111 South First StreetAlhambra, CA 91801 Publication Date/Time: 4/27/2026 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 5/26/2026 5:00 PM Related Documents: RFP2M26-5 Shopping Cart Retrieval

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