Signature Cleanup
Proposed to:
Luis Perez
Environmental & Public Works Analyst
City of Cathedral City
687oo Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral Clty I CA 92234
Cathedral City
Proposal for Illegal Dumping
& Homeless Encampment
Clean Up & Support Services
Annual As-Needed Contract
May 25,2o2t+
SIGNATURE CLEANUP
O60) 275-2779
Signaturecleanup@ gmail.com
Mr. Luis Perez
Environmental & Public works Analyst
City of Cathedral city
68-7oo Avenida Lalo cuerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
RE: Proposal for Illegal Dumping and Homeless Encampment Clean Up Services Mr. Perez,
Signature Cleanup appreciates the opportunity to participate in the proposal process for providing ongoing illegal dumping and homeless encampment site cleanup. This process includes removing and disposing of large items, biohazardous materials and other illegally dumped and encampment waste material located in Cathedral city.
Signature Cleanup is a division of Same Day Express
. We operate under a single-member LLC
. [stablished in the State of Ca]ifomia since 2oo2
. Federal tax ID # is: 46-3165061
. Cathedral City Business license is: #o1o1y
signature Cleanup is a trusted Coachella Valley company well-informed of Cathedral City's goal to humanely handle issues related to homelessness. We have demonstrated our understanding of the impodance ofdeveloping a community service program that efficiently removes homeless encampments from local neighborhoods and around commercial businesses.
We recognize the value of contracting with a local company who has experience in this sensitive and crucial type of program. we have been providing these services for Cathedral City on a weekly/routine basis for several years and our team is well-versed in the process & can respond in 48 hours. Our hands-on experience ensures that the waste generated by illegal dumping and homelessness will be removed safely and responsibly. We do no subcontract any portion of our work
Please feel free to contact me ifyou have any questions during the proposal review. We look forward to continuing sewing the needs of the city of Cathedral City and would like to thankyou in advance for your consideration.
Respectfully,
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O60\275-2779
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Backeround and Oualifications
The Signature Team
Signature Cleanup assigns one primary contact to work directly with the Police and Public Works Departments. The primary contact will be responsible for coordinating the homeless encampment and illegal dumping cleanup proiects. we also assigrr a secondary contact to provide backup support in the event your primary contact isn't available. (i.e. vacations, sick days, jury duty, etc.) Signature Cleanup has a total of 8 highly skilled laborers that work seamlessly together and have training and experience cleaning homeless encampments and removing illegal dumping. The number of laborers working on each proiect is dependent upon the size & difficulty of the project. All Signature cleanup employees are provided OSHA required protective gear to perform duties.
PrimaryContact
DANIEL ..DANNV'' VERGAIIA
Danny has been with Signature Cleanup since 2oo9 and is the Project Supervisor. Danny has successfrlly supervis ed the Cothedrol City Homeless Encampment cleonup Program lrom inception and has developed an outstanding working relationship with the Cathedral City Police and Public Works Department.
Danny is lolowledgeable and trained to set up traffic control for proiects, operate heavy equipment, proficient in rigging and hauling, oSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Certified, and completed CalRecycle training on the proper disposal of waste.
Danny is OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Certified and licensed to operate heavy equipment.
Secondary Contact
BRETT FIORE
Brett Fiore has operated a successful Coachella valley business since 2002. His company has been contracted to manage numerous maintenance projects for private firms and local govemment since his first year in business. This includes providing professional services for the City of Indio, Riverside County, City of Palm Springs, City of Palm Desert, City of La quinta & City of Cathedral City. Brett has expanded his companies' offering of professional services to meet the growing needs of local businesses and municipalities. Performing a broad scope of services such as transporting and installing Public Art, assisting with Special Events to clearing homeless camps has allowed Brett to develop a professional working relationship with local Police, Code Enforcement and Public Works.
Brett has an intimate understanding of the finesse required to satisfy each departments) individual needs to achieve their desired result.
Brett is OSHA Bloodbome Pathogen Certified and licensed to operate heavy equipment.
City of Cathedral City
Proposal for Illegal Dumping and Homelessness Encampment Cleanup Sewices This cettifrcate is issued W bl(ndbornecettifrcation.com upon s ccesstul complelon ol an OSHA compliant online training progtam meetng mahdatory minimum taining hours if applicable.
Well done on successfully completing the online Bloodborne Pathogens Training Program A Note on Workplace Specific Training
The training course has provided you with the knowledge and skills to protect yourself and others when working with or around Bloodborne Pathogens and Other Potentially lnfectious Materials.
There may be additional information and training that you require in orderto fully protect yourselffrom specific hazards that exist within your workplace.
Your employer is required to evaluate and determine if additional workplace specific training is required and also to ensure that you receive that training prior to being exposed to any hazards that could potentially result in you becoming ill or injured.
Additional lnformation
Your wallet card displays additional information on the reverse side about how your employer, or anyone else, can verifo your credentials using our online'verifier'system.
Expiration Date
As per the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, the certi6cation expires after one year.
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Well done on successfully completing the online Bloodborne Pathogens Training Program A Note on Workplace SpecificTraining
The training course has provided you with the knowledge and skills to protect yourself and others when working with or around Bloodborne Pathogens and Other Potentially lnfectious Materials.
There may be additional information and training that you require in order to fully protect yourself from specific hazards that exist within your workplace.
Your employer is required to evaluate and determine if additional workplace specific training is required and also to ensure that you receive that training prior to being exposed to any hazards that could potentially result in you becoming ill or injured.
Additional I nformation
Your wallet card displays additional information on the reverse side about how your employer, or anyone else, can verify your credentials using our online'verifier'system.
Expiration Date
As per the OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, the certification expires after one year.
Thi5 Certifies that: Daniel Vergara
Scan the QR code to Verify Certification
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Expty Date:365 Oayr afie.lisue Date
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Signature Cleanup has performed the following services for Cathedral City:
. Community Assistance Cleanup Program:
o Signature prides itself on partnering with the city on the community Assistance Programs tlat directly impact the cornmunity. we are able to communicate with the residents in both English & spanish.
. Residential Cleanup Assistance Programs:
o The cleanup program is a partnership between the City and the resident to work together to remove debris accumulated on private property. The city provides the roll-off (disposal) at no charge and the resident provides the labor. o Signature Cleanup takes direction from the city providing onsite communication and assistance by:
. making contact with the resident
. setting up an appoinBnent
. meeting with the resident at the home to identify the debris that needs to be disposed of
. explaining the entire program/process
. processing the roll-off agreement with the resident and contacting the city to schedule the delivery of the roll-off
. during the cleanup process, Signature Cleanup continues to communicate with the resident and further facilitates any removal & disposal of items like tires, hazardous waste, appliances, electronics, etc. that cannot be placed in the roll-off
. Community Tire Removal and Disposal Program
. Shopping Cart Retrieval service
. community Garden Installation and Maintenance
. Vacant Lot Abatement Program
. Special Events Assistance
. Transportation Delivery Services
. Homeless encampment cleanup - since inception
. Illegal dumping - Signature Cleanup will pick up and dispose of all illegal dumping per the direction of the City
. Residential dump removal services
. Graffiti removal services
. SnowFest setup and breakdown
. 2023 Emergency Response - Tropical Storm Hilary
City ofCathedral City
Proposal for Illegal Dumping and Homelessness Encampment Cleanup services Vehicle r:
Chevy Silverado - l5ooHD (1 ton 4-wheel drive pickup)
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chevy silverado - 25oo HD (3/4 ton 4-wheel drive)
Vehicle 3:
Chevy Express 25oo HD Cargo VAN
TRAILERS:
1. BIG -TEx 12' Heavy Duty dump trailer - dual axle
z. AZTEC - t2' single axle - ramp gate (this trailer is specifically to navigate through the desert and soft-sand terrain)
3. Smaller 8' utility trailer - single axle
City of Cathedral City
Proposal for Illegal Dumpingand Homelessness Encampment Cleanup services Standard cteanup day consists of 4-5 futt traiter loads as shown below some areas are remote - so we have to park and watk up to the site to cteanup & then carry everything down (see pix betow) I
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References:
o City of Palm Springs
Iayvirata, Director, Housing & Community Development
060) 323-8228
email: [email protected]
s City ofla Quinta
Michael Calderon, Management Analyst
O60) 777-7olt,
email: [email protected]
.$ County of Riverside
Noe Espinoza, Purchasing and Fleet Services Department
@5r) 955-4937
email: NEspinoza@ rivco.org
City of Cathedrai City
Proposal for Illegal Dumping and Homelessness Encampment Cleanup Seruices I.
ExhibitA
Scope of Services
SIGNATT RE CLEANT P will perform the following Services:
Provide qualified and experienced labor and equipment for Illegal Dumping and Homeless Encampment clean Up & Support Services which will include: removing large items, biohazardous material and other illegally dumped and encampment waste material from sites, determined by the City, with the objective of leaving the site clean and safe. Support Services to be provided as requested and indicated by the City.
Services will include:
L Coordinating with the city on a site-by-site basis to determine the work order for each encampment or illegal dumping cleanup.
2. Post arrrd document City provided '{notice to vacate" signs at the work site.
3. Supply all labor, materials, tools, protective clothing/gear and equipment that is needed to perform the work
4. Provide bags and tags to identifu '(personal property."
5. Provide supervision of crews to ensure all necessary safety procedures are followed.
6. Collecting debris, dismantling temporary structures, handling, removing, transporting, and disposing of all solid and human waste in accordance with all applicable laws, leaving a clean site.
7. Dispose ofwaste & debris at a site permitted to accept such materials.
8. Eollow best practices to safely manage any hazardous materials found on the job.
9. Trim shrubs and vegetation, as required by the City.
10. Photo$aph the illegal dumping or encampment site before and after cleaning and provide an electronic copy to the City.
11. Notify the City in the event an adjacent homeless encampment is discovered.
D. Contact the Cathedral City Police Department if a weapon is found.
13. Perfonn work in a timely, efficient & courteous manner.
City ofCathedral City
Proposal for lllegal Dumpingand Homeless Encampment Cleanup Services II. As part ofthe Senrices, SIGNATT RE CLEANUP will prepare and deliver the following tangible work products to the City:
. Appropriate equipment, tools, and vehicles to perform cleanup . OSHA approved protective gear for all laborers
. Primary Contact: Daniel Vergara, SIGNATURE CLEANUP Supervisor III. SIGNATURE CLEANUP will provide cleanup status updates to the City via direct contact and delivery of reports upon completion
o The Primary Contact, Daniel vergara, will communicate directly with the Police and Public Works Departments
. Contact information including email and cell phone numberwillbe provided to the City.
. Status reports will be submitted to the city along with photos at the conclusion of each work day.
Iv. The performance of services and subsequent reports will follow the schedule below:
. Signature Cleanup can mobilize a cleanup crew and equipment to aproject site within 48 hours of notification from the city.
. The primary contact will submit Project Status Reports via email at the conclusion of each work day.
V. SIGNATT RE CLEANUP will u-:lize the following personnel to accomplish the Senrices:
. Primary Contact: Daniel Vergara
o Secondary Contact: Brett Fiore
. Exp€rienced laborers: on average 3-4percleanup site
The number of loborers will depend on the slze and difliculty oJ the cleanup Woject.
VI. SIGNATURE CLEANUP will not be utilizing subcontractors. . Signature Cleanup will not use subcontractors to complete the services outlined in this proposal. Every member of our team is qualified and trained to handle all aspects related to the removal and disposal of illegal dumping and homeless encampments.
City of Cathedral City
Proposal for Illegal Dumpingand Homeless Encampment Cleanup Sewices Exhibit B
Compensation
cost proposal submitted under separate cover.
City of Cathedral City
Proposal for Iuegal Dumping and Homelessness Encampment Cleanup Services Exttibit C
Insurance
A. SIGNATURE CLEANLTP shall continue to provide and maintain insurance requirements as outlined in RFP.
City of Cathedral City
Proposal for Iuegal Dumpingand Homelessness Encampment Cleanup Services