Bid guide
How to bid on citywide cleanup support for the City of Tucson
What the City is buying
The City of Tucson Environmental Services Department is seeking contractors for regular and on-call citywide cleanup support. Work may include removing illegally dumped waste and refuse from homeless encampments, roadside litter cleanup, responses to public safety incidents, and community cleanup events.
Selected contractors will work under ESD’s direction and coordinate with other City departments and community partners. Firms with relevant cleanup capabilities may find this opportunity a fit.
Deadline and timing
The solicitation was published October 9, 2026. Proposals are due October 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Submit your response through OpenGov Procurement before the deadline. The provided information does not state what happens to late submissions, so allow time to complete the portal steps.
Who this opportunity may suit
This opportunity may suit contractors that provide cleanup services and can support a range of citywide needs, including refuse removal, roadside litter abatement, rapid response, and community cleanup events.
The City describes the work as regular and on-call support. Consider whether your firm can manage both planned cleanup work and requests that arise in response to incidents.
How to access and respond
Open the opportunity on OpenGov Procurement by clicking “View original source.” The portal may show a brief “just a moment” security check the first time; let it finish so the project page loads.
Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. OpenGov also sends addenda notices, so check the portal for updates as you prepare.
Prepare a clear, competitive response
Explain how your firm would handle the types of cleanup work described, including regular services and on-call requests. Make your response easy to review by connecting your proposed approach to the listed work.
Show how your team would coordinate with ESD, other City departments, and community partners. Review the solicitation materials and any addenda, submit questions through the portal if details need clarification, and leave time to complete your submission before the deadline.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Tucson; the original posting controls.