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Alley Dust Off Services

The City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for a three-year contract to provide dust-off services (magnesium chloride application) on city unimproved alleys. The work is non-professional services for dust control and soil stabilization on approximately 40,000 square yards of alleys throughout Sacramento, California. The contract is estimated at approximately $249,999 and includes material, operator, truck, and spread time for the application of magnesium chloride at a spray rate of 0.50 gallons per square yard. Source scope cues include: Dust Off Services for Alleys; City of Sacramento; City of Sacramento would like; sealed proposal; Submit bids electronically through PlanetBids: https://pbsystem.; Hard copy bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package.; 1EC976B000D3A7C4BC3&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.; provide future maintenance, repair parts and services for the supplies provided.; apply during non-emergency/disaster conditions.; supplying goods/services during an emergency or a declared disaster shall not be permitted.; delivery is made and is accepted by the City, or the date a proper invoice is received, whichever is later.; 3 AV AVE; 4 PERRY AVE.

BID WITH CAUTION 15 red flags detected : Broad Indemnification

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The City of Sacramento, Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for a three-year contract to provide dust-off services (magnesium chloride application) on city unimproved alleys. The work is non-professional services for dust control and soil stabilization on approximately 40,000 square yards of alleys throughout Sacramento, California. The contract is estimated at approximately $249,999 and includes material, operator, truck, and spread time for the application of magnesium chloride at a spray rate of 0.50 gallons per square yard. Source scope cues include: Dust Off Services for Alleys; City of Sacramento; City of Sacramento would like; sealed proposal; Submit bids electronically through PlanetBids: https://pbsystem.; Hard copy bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope or package.; 1EC976B000D3A7C4BC3&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.; provide future maintenance, repair parts and services for the supplies provided.; apply during non-emergency/disaster conditions.; supplying goods/services during an emergency or a declared disaster shall not be permitted.; delivery is made and is accepted by the City, or the date a proper invoice is received, whichever is later.; 3 AV AVE; 4 PERRY AVE.

Submission deadline

2026-04-23

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15 red flags detected including Broad Indemnification.

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15 found

Broad Indemnification

high

…r or exemption. The City shall determine in its sole discretion whether to approve any such request. 8. Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless, the City, its officers and employees, against any claims, actions, damages, costs (including reasonable attorney fees), or other liabilities of any kind arising from any violation of the Requirements or of the Ordinance by Contractor. Th

Guaranteed Maximum Price / Hard Budget Cap

high

The Maintenance Services Division of Public Works is looking to enter into a three-year contract not to exceed $249,999.

Local Business Enterprise (LBE) 5% Participation Requirement

high

The City has established a minimum 5% participation level for LBEs on this contract. Pursuant to City Code section 3.60.270, no bidder on this contract shall be considered responsive unless its bid meets or exceeds this minimum participation level.

Mandatory Pre-Bid / Pre-Proposal Meeting

high

…or payment in less than twenty (20) days will not be considered as a basis for award. Payment for services shall be in arrears. 6.12 Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference If a mandatory pre-bid conference is indicated on the cover of this request for bid, all bidders are required to attend the conference. Failure to attend this conference will result in rejection of your bid. If a mandatory Pre-Bid Confer

Termination for False Information

high

The City shall have the right to terminate at any time any contract awarded pursuant to a bid that contains false information.

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All deadlines table

4 dates
ItemDue
Questions Due 2026-04-23
Bid Submission Deadline 2026-04-29
Award Notification 2026-05-04
Contract Award 2026-05-11

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Required certifications checklist

16 items
  • Include bid bond
  • Include performance bond
  • Attach certificate of insurance
  • Include contractor license information
  • Acknowledge all addenda
  • Confirm mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit attendance
  • Include W-9 or taxpayer information
  • Verify requirement: Certificate of Insurance

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