On-Call Property Clean-up Services Request for Proposals:

1. APPROVE the scope of work for the request for proposals for on-call property clean-up services, subject to legal counsel approval;
2. AUTHORIZE staff to publish the request for proposals and return to the Board of Directors with a recommendation for approval of a consultant, including the final scope of work;
3. APPROVE the use of Right-of-Way Lease Revenue funds for on-call property clean-up services; and
4. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director to take such further actions as may be necessary to fulfill the intent of the program, including modifications that do not significantly alter the scope of work.

The Transportation Agency owns the abandoned rail line formerly owned by the Union Pacific Railroad, known as the Monterey Branch Line, which includes an area extending from the City of Seaside to the unincorporated community of Castroville within the County of Monterey.  The Agency also owns property on the former Fort Ord military base in the vicinity of 1st Avenue, 8th Street, 5th Street and State Route 1.

In the past, the Agency contracted a one-time cleanup of the Monterey Branch Line and Fort Ord property.  In a  effort to provide ongoing maintenance of Agency property, staff is seeking Board approval to request proposals from qualified firms to provide on-call cleanup services for a period of two years with the option to extend for one (1) additional two-year period.  This contract will allow the Agency to provide clean-up services on an as-needed basis and and allow for quicker responses to address periodic clean-up needs.

The proposed schedule for the Request for Proposals is as follows: