PROPOSAL FOR
Street Sweeping Services
Proposal #NS-25-26-37
June 12th, 2026
PRESENTED BY:
CMAX COMMERCIAL MAINTENANCE INC.
Ontario, California
PRESENTED TO:
City of Santa Clarita
California USA
City of Santa Clarita June 12, 2026
Attn: Michele Arima
23920 Valencia Blvd.,
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
RE: Request for Proposal (RFP) Street Sweeping Services Dear Evaluation Committee:
On behalf of CMAX Commercial Maintenance, Inc., I am pleased to submit our proposal for Citywide Street Sweeping Services for the City of Santa Clarita.
CMAX views this opportunity as much more than a service contract. We view it as an opportunity to become a long-term operational partner to one of Southern California's premier communities. Our team understands the importance of maintaining clean streets, protecting water quality, supporting environmental compliance, and delivering the level of service that Santa Clarita residents have come to expect.
CMAX is uniquely positioned to provide a seamless transition and immediate implementation of services. One of the key components of this RFP is providing service the day after trash is collected. As the primary street sweeping provider for Burrtec Waste Industries throughout Southern California, we have developed a strong working relationship with Santa Clarita’s franchise hauler and possess a thorough understanding of local service expectations. Our history of successful transitions, responsive customer service, and operational reliability allows us to confidently commit to providing a service transition without interruption to existing City operations.
Unlike many contractors that rely on subcontractors to perform critical contract functions, all services proposed by CMAX will be performed exclusively by CMAX employees utilizing CMAX owned equipment. This self-performed approach provides the City with a single point of accountability, greater operational control, consistent training standards, and superior service quality. Our management team, operators, maintenance personnel, and support staff work together under one organization with a shared commitment to performance and customer satisfaction.
To support the City of Santa Clarita, CMAX will dedicate a fleet of brand new 2025 model or newer street sweepers. Each vehicle will be equipped with advanced GPS tracking, route verification technology, brush engagement monitoring, and real time reporting capabilities. All sweepers are PM10 compliant, meet all applicable California Air Resources Board requirements, and will display the City of Santa Clarita seal as Proposal For Street Sweeping Services
2 requested by the City. These investments reflect our commitment to providing modern, environmentally responsible equipment capable of delivering reliable and efficient service throughout the contract term.
Our dedicated fleet, supervisory personnel, and management resources assigned to this contract will be based within the Santa Clarita Valley, providing rapid response capabilities, increased operational oversight, and a visible commitment to the community we serve.
Our proposal reflects a comprehensive understanding of the City's requirements and demonstrates our commitment to operational excellence, environmental stewardship, accountability, and customer service. We are confident that CMAX possesses the experience, personnel, equipment, and financial resources necessary to deliver a best-in-class street sweeping program that meets and exceeds the City's expectations.
CMAX believes that being a service provider to the City means more than delivering high quality street sweeping services. It means being an active and engaged community partner. We recognize that strong communities are built through local events, civic organizations, and programs that bring residents together. In support of this philosophy, and as directed by the City Manager, CMAX will provide an annual community sponsorship contribution of $10,000 to support local initiatives such as Chamber of Commerce programs, community fairs, parades, neighborhood events, youth activities, and other City approved community engagement efforts. Our commitment is to invest not only in maintaining clean streets, but also in helping foster a vibrant and connected community for residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
We appreciate your consideration and welcome the opportunity to discuss our proposal in greater detail. We look forward to partnering with the City of Santa Clarita and providing a seamless transition that ensures uninterrupted, high quality street sweeping services as directed by the City.
Respectfully submitted,
Francisco “Frank” Gutierrez
CMAX Commercial Maintenance Inc.
[email protected] | (909) 268-7944
316 N. Corona Avenue, Ontario, CA 91764
Proposal For Street Sweeping Services
3 Table of Contents
1. Introductions ............................................................................................................................ 4
2. Background .............................................................................................................................. 4
3. Scope of Work .......................................................................................................................... 6
4. Schedule ................................................................................................................................... 12
5. Personnel, Equipment, and Facilities ............................................................................ 14
6. Value to the City ................................................................................................................... 20
Attachments (Separate):
Attachment 1 – Cost Proposal Form
Attachment 2 – Subcontractor List
Attachment 3 – References
Attachment 4 – Scope Acceptance
Attachment 5 – Non-Collusion Affidavit
Attachment 6 – Signed Addenda
General Figures (Separate):
Motor Sweeper DMV Records
State of California Secretary of State Evidence of Good Standing, DIR Registration, MBE Certification
Value Added Savings
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4 1. Introductions
CMAX Commercial Maintenance, Inc., is pleased to submit this proposal to the City of Santa Clarita for Citywide Street Sweeping Services. We appreciate the opportunity to compete for this important contract and demonstrate our qualifications, experience, and commitment to deliver safe, reliable, and cost- effective municipal street sweeping services.
For more than two decades, CMAX has specialized exclusively in municipal maintenance services throughout Southern California, providing street sweeping, parking lot sweeping, stormwater compliance support, and related environmental maintenance services for cities, counties, special districts, and private sector clients.
Our team understands that street sweeping serves a critical role in protecting public infrastructure, improving neighborhood appearance, enhancing roadway safety, and supporting compliance with local, state, and federal stormwater regulations.
CMAX maintains a modern fleet of regenerative air and mechanical broom sweepers, supported by experienced operators, dedicated field supervision, GPS enabled fleet management systems, and a comprehensive preventative maintenance program.
Our organization has built a reputation for responsiveness, accountability, and consistent performance while successfully serving agencies with demanding service schedules and strict environmental compliance requirements.
The City of Santa Clarita's sweeping program presents a unique opportunity to partner with a contractor capable of managing a large and diverse service area that includes residential neighborhoods, major arterials, industrial districts, trails, alleys, medians, and City facilities. CMAX possesses the personnel, equipment, resources, operational systems, and municipal experience necessary to successfully perform these services while maintaining the high standards expected by the city and its residents.
Our proposal reflects a clear understanding of the City's requirements and demonstrates our commitment to providing dependable service, responsive communication, regulatory compliance, and exceptional value. CMAX looks forward to establishing a long-term partnership with the City of Santa Clarita and serving as a trusted provider of citywide street sweeping services.
2. Background
CMAX Commercial Maintenance, Inc. is a California based municipal maintenance contractor specializing in street sweeping, parking lot sweeping, stormwater compliance support services, and related public works maintenance operations.
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5 Since its founding in 2012, CMAX has focused on delivering reliable, environmentally responsible, and customer-focused services to public agencies throughout Southern California.
The company was founded on the principle that municipal maintenance services play a critical role in preserving public infrastructure, protecting water quality, enhancing community appearance, and maintaining the quality-of-life residents expect from their local government. Through a commitment to professionalism, operational excellence, and continuous investment in personnel, technology, and equipment, CMAX has grown into the largest privately held, family-owned street sweeping company in Southern California and a trusted service provider to cities, counties, special districts, and private sector clients throughout the region.
Today, CMAX employs more than 100 dedicated professionals providing municipal street sweeping services throughout Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Ventura Counties. The company successfully manages contracts ranging from small specialty assignments to comprehensive citywide programs.
With municipal service revenues exceeding $20 million annually and a continued trajectory of growth, CMAX possesses the financial strength, operational capacity, and management resources necessary to successfully support agencies of all sizes.
CMAX's management team brings extensive experience in municipal operations, environmental compliance, fleet management, stormwater regulations, and contract administration. This expertise allows the company to understand and respond to the unique challenges faced by public agencies, including regulatory compliance requirements, budget constraints, service reliability expectations, and public accountability. CMAX works collaboratively with agency staff to ensure services are delivered efficiently, safely, and in full accordance with contract requirements.
To support its operations, CMAX maintains a modern fleet of regenerative air and mechanical broom sweepers operated by highly trained personnel and supported by experienced field supervisors, maintenance technicians, and administrative staff.
The company utilizes GPS based fleet tracking, route management technology, preventative maintenance programs, electronic inspection systems, and detailed reporting tools to ensure accountability, transparency, and consistent service performance.
Quality is defined as conformance to requirements. CMAX adheres to established industry standards and best management practices for professional power sweeping operations. The company is certified by the North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) and operates in conformance with NAPSA Standard PSS1000-2018, which establishes recognized procedures and quality standards for professional sweeping contractors. This commitment ensures every service is performed safely, effectively, and in accordance with industry best practices.
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6 CMAX is also proud to be a minority owned and operated business and is certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Certificate No. SC49841. The company's diverse workforce reflects the communities it serves and reinforces its commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and local economic investment.
CMAX's corporate philosophy is centered on partnership. We recognize that our success is measured by the success of the communities we serve. As a result, we approach every contract as an extension of the City's operations, emphasizing responsiveness, communication, safety, environmental stewardship, and continuous improvement. Whether responding to routine service requests, special events, emergency cleanup operations, storm related incidents, or unforeseen circumstances, CMAX remains committed to exceeding client expectations and providing dependable service.
CMAX maintains all required licenses, registrations, insurance coverages, regulatory certifications, and safety programs necessary to perform municipal street sweeping operations throughout California. The company remains committed to employee development, environmental responsibility, workplace safety, and fleet modernization to ensure the highest level of service quality for its clients.
CMAX's proven track record, experienced leadership team, dedicated workforce, advanced technology, and substantial investment in modern equipment position the company to successfully perform the City of Santa Clarita's Citywide Street Sweeping Program and provide the City with a dependable, responsive, and long term service partner.
3. Scope of Work
CMAX Commercial Maintenance, Inc. understands that the City of Santa Clarita requires a comprehensive citywide street sweeping program encompassing residential streets, arterial roadways, industrial areas, medians, alleys, trails, and City owned parking facilities. The primary objectives of the program are to maintain clean and safe roadways, enhance community appearance, protect water quality, reduce pollutants entering the storm drain system, and support the City's compliance with Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements.
CMAX will provide all labor, supervision, equipment, materials, fuel, maintenance support, reporting systems, and administrative resources necessary to perform the services described in the Request for Proposals. Our operations team will develop and implement detailed route schedules designed to ensure all service areas are swept in accordance with the frequencies established by the City. Through proactive management, advanced technology, and experienced personnel, CMAX will deliver Proposal For Street Sweeping Services
7 a reliable and responsive street sweeping program that consistently meets the City's operational and environmental objectives.
Understanding of Key Scope Requirements
CMAX has thoroughly reviewed the City's street sweeping requirements and understands that Santa Clarita's service area is divided into five distinct operational zones, each presenting unique residential, commercial, industrial, and arterial roadway characteristic. Our implementation plan incorporates route sequencing, equipment deployment, staffing assignments, and supervisory oversight designed to efficiently service each area while maintaining compliance with the City's established sweeping schedules and performance standards.
CMAX understands that the City of Santa Clarita's sweeping program encompasses a diverse network of public streets, medians, trails, alleys, and municipal facilities requiring a comprehensive and well-coordinated maintenance approach. The City has organized its service area into five distinct sweeping zones, each with its own operational characteristics, service frequencies, traffic patterns, parking considerations, and community specific requirements. CMAX recognizes that a one size fits all approach is not appropriate for a city as diverse as Santa Clarita. Our sweeping program has been specifically designed to accommodate the unique needs of each service area while maintaining consistent service quality, operational efficiency, and customer responsiveness throughout the City.
Under the proposed service plan, CMAX will provide sweeping services for approximately 1,178 curb miles each month during the regular sweeping season. For clarification, a curb mile represents both sides of a roadway and is equivalent to approximately two centerline street miles. The monthly sweeping program includes approximately 163 curb miles of major arterial streets and medians, 718 curb miles of residential streets, 77 curb miles of industrial areas, 3 curb miles of Downtown Newhall alleys, and 43 curb miles of City trail systems.
To maximize effectiveness and support the City's solid waste collection operations, CMAX understands that scheduled residential street sweeping activities are coordinated to occur one day following refuse collection service whenever practicable. This approach helps remove debris associated with collection activities and contributes to cleaner streets and improved stormwater quality.
CMAX further understands that the City implements an enhanced leaf season sweeping program for approximately eight weeks each year. During this period, additional operational resources and modified sweeping frequencies may be required to address increased seasonal debris accumulation and maintain service levels throughout all five service zones.
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8 In addition to roadway sweeping operations, CMAX will provide monthly sweeping services for approximately 2.99 million square feet of City owned parking facilities.
These facilities include parking lots serving parks, libraries, transit centers, recreation facilities, administrative buildings, and other municipal properties. Our fleet resources, staffing plan, route management technology, and supervisory structure have been developed to efficiently manage this diverse service portfolio while maintaining the high standards of cleanliness, environmental compliance, safety, and responsiveness expected by the City.
CMAX further acknowledges the City's requirement to provide twenty-four no-cost supplemental sweeping events annually, each consisting of up to one hundred curb miles. We understand these events are intended to support community celebrations, special events, emergency situations, and other City directed activities. Our staffing and equipment plans have been developed to accommodate these requests without impacting regularly scheduled sweeping operations.
We also recognize that the City may require additional sweeping services beyond the base scope, including additional curb miles, parking lots, trails, alleys, and other service areas. CMAX maintains the staffing flexibility and equipment resources necessary to efficiently accommodate these requests as the City's operational needs evolve.
Finally, CMAX fully understands the City's annual leaf season requirements. For a period of up to eight weeks between October and January, the City may require weekly sweeping of designated residential, arterial, industrial, and other service routes to address increased leaf accumulation and organic debris. This seasonal requirement has been incorporated into our operational planning, and sufficient staffing, equipment, and supervisory resources have been allocated to ensure uninterrupted service throughout peak debris periods.
Management Approach
CMAX's approach to municipal street sweeping is founded upon proactive management, operational reliability, and continuous improvement. Our objective is straightforward: complete every scheduled route, every scheduled day, at the quality level expected by the City. Every aspect of our operation, from staffing and equipment deployment to route planning and supervisory oversight, is designed to ensure dependable service delivery and complete route execution.
Prior to service commencement, our management team will conduct a comprehensive review of all route maps, service areas, parking facilities, trail segments, and operational requirements. This process allows us to optimize route efficiency, identify potential challenges, establish contingency plans, and ensure a seamless transition into service.
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9 Communication and Responsiveness
CMAX believes the most successful municipal street sweeping programs are proactive rather than reactive. While meeting scheduled sweeping frequencies is essential, the greatest value to the City is achieved when potential issues are identified and addressed before they become operational concerns.
Designated supervisors will maintain regular communication with City staff and remain available throughout the workday to coordinate route modifications, respond to service requests, address resident concerns, and support special events or emergency situations. Our management philosophy emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and responsiveness, allowing CMAX to function as an extension of the City's operations team.
Quality Assurance Program
Maintaining a consistently high level of service requires continuous monitoring and verification. CMAX supervisors routinely perform field inspections of completed routes to evaluate cleaning effectiveness, verify route completion, and ensure compliance with contractual performance standards.
Operational performance is further monitored through GPS verification, route analytics, productivity metrics, and equipment performance data. This comprehensive quality assurance program enables management personnel to identify opportunities for improvement, correct deficiencies promptly, and maintain exceptional service quality throughout the contract term.
Public Partnership and Community Stewardship
CMAX recognizes that street sweeping personnel spend more time in the field than almost any other service provider and are uniquely positioned to identify conditions that may impact public safety, infrastructure integrity, environmental compliance, and community appearance.
Prior to implementation, all drivers and supervisors assigned to the Santa Clarita contract will receive training on the City's Resident Service Center and reporting procedures. Personnel will be trained to identify and report potholes, damaged sidewalks, curb and gutter failures, roadway hazards, storm drain deficiencies, damaged signage, malfunctioning streetlights, illegal dumping, graffiti, excessive vegetation, abandoned shopping carts, and other quality of life concerns requiring City attention.
This proactive reporting program transforms our operators into valuable field observers who contribute to the City's broader maintenance and asset management objectives. By identifying and reporting issues before they generate resident Proposal For Street Sweeping Services
10 complaints or become larger maintenance concerns, CMAX provides value far beyond traditional street sweeping services.
Fleet Technology, Performance Monitoring, and Reporting CMAX utilizes its proprietary Kyocera Fleet Management Platform as the foundation of its technology, reporting, and operational accountability program. Every sweeper assigned to the City of Santa Clarita contract will be equipped with advanced GPS technology that provides real time operational monitoring, route verification, and performance reporting.
The system continuously tracks vehicle location, route progress, sweeping speeds, operational hours, idle time, route completion status, and equipment utilization. This information provides supervisors with real time visibility into field operations and allows management personnel to proactively address issues before they impact service delivery.
A key feature of the Kyocera system is its ability to verify actual sweeping activity through brush engagement monitoring. By recording when gutter brooms and sweeping systems are actively engaged, the City receives objective verification that reported sweeping activity reflects actual service delivery rather than simple vehicle movement. This capability creates a transparent and defensible record of route performance and contract compliance.
The system also monitors vehicle speeds, productive sweeping hours, idle time, route completion percentages, and overall equipment utilization. These metrics support continuous operational improvement while ensuring routes are completed safely and effectively.
Reporting Capabilities
CMAX will provide routine operational reports documenting route completion, GPS mapping, curb miles swept, operational hours, brush engagement data, productivity metrics, equipment utilization statistics, and service performance trends. These reports provide transparency, accountability, and independent verification of contract compliance.
NPDES and MS4 Reporting Support
CMAX understands that municipalities rely upon accurate and defensible data to support annual NPDES reporting, MS4 permit compliance, stormwater program evaluations, and regulatory inspections. As part of our reporting program, CMAX will provide operational and debris collection data that can be incorporated directly into the City's annual compliance reporting requirements.
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11 Available reporting metrics include curb miles swept, route frequencies, GPS verified completion records, operational sweeping hours, debris disposal quantities, estimated sediment removal volumes, litter and trash removal quantities, organic material collection totals, disposal facility documentation, and seasonal performance trends. These reports provide measurable evidence of pollutant reduction efforts and demonstrate the effectiveness of street sweeping as a stormwater Best Management Practice.
SB 1383 Reporting Support
CMAX recognizes that street sweeping activities contribute to the City's broader environmental stewardship and waste diversion objectives. Upon request, CMAX can provide reporting related to debris collection volumes, organic material removal, disposal documentation, route completion data, and other operational metrics that may assist the City in supporting its SB 1383 compliance efforts and environmental reporting requirements.
Emergency Response and Service Continuity
CMAX understands that municipal operations must remain flexible and responsive to unforeseen events. To support the City's operational needs, CMAX maintains dedicated supervisory personnel, reserve equipment, and qualified operators capable of responding to emergency service requests, storm events, traffic accidents, illegal dumping incidents, debris spills, special events, and other unforeseen conditions.
Emergency response protocols have been established to ensure rapid mobilization, effective communication, and efficient deployment of resources. Whether responding to storm related debris accumulation, emergency roadway cleanup, or public safety concerns, CMAX possesses the operational flexibility necessary to support the City while maintaining regularly scheduled sweeping operations.
CMAX also recognizes that equipment reliability is essential to uninterrupted service delivery. Reserve sweepers and qualified operators remain available whenever primary equipment is unavailable due to mechanical failure, preventative maintenance activities, accident damage, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Through our preventative maintenance program and reserve fleet resources, CMAX minimizes downtime and ensures uninterrupted service throughout the contract term.
Performance Guarantee
CMAX measures success through route completion, service quality, responsiveness, environmental compliance, and customer satisfaction. Our management team is committed to delivering a street sweeping program that consistently exceeds the Proposal For Street Sweeping Services
12 City's expectations through proactive supervision, continuous monitoring, and a culture of accountability.
Any deficiency identified by CMAX or brought to our attention by City staff will be investigated promptly and corrective action implemented without delay. Our commitment is simple: complete every route, every time, at the quality level expected by the City of Santa Clarita. This dedication to transparency, accountability, and operational excellence serves as the foundation of our performance guarantee and our long-term partnership with the City.
4. Schedule
CMAX Commercial Maintenance, Inc. understands the importance of maintaining a predictable and reliable sweeping schedule that minimizes impacts to residents, businesses, and the traveling public while ensuring all contract requirements are met. Upon receiving the contract, CMAX will coordinate with City staff to finalize route sequencing, establish communication protocols, verify route maps, and confirm service frequencies for all service areas. Mobilization activities, including equipment assignments, operator training, route verification, and system integration, will be completed prior to the commencement date established by the City. We understand the anticipated start date of August 3rd, 2026, has been provided by the City.
Daily Operations
Street sweeping operations will be performed in accordance with the approved City schedule and route maps. Dedicated sweepers and operators will be assigned to specific service areas to promote route familiarity, operational efficiency, and service consistency. Daily pre trip inspections, equipment safety checks, and route reviews will be completed prior to deployment. Supervisors will monitor route progress throughout the day utilizing GPS based fleet tracking technology and maintain communication with operators to address traffic conditions, service requests, special events, or operational adjustments.
Residential sweeping activities will be performed in accordance with the City's established residential sweeping schedule. Major arterials, industrial areas, alleys, trails, medians, and City facilities will be serviced according to their designated frequencies and approved route schedules. Any route not completed due to weather, traffic incidents, emergencies, or other unforeseen circumstances will be rescheduled and completed at the earliest opportunity in coordination with City staff.
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13 Weekly Operations
Field supervisors will conduct weekly inspections of completed routes to verify compliance with contract performance standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. Weekly operational reviews will be conducted with management personnel to evaluate productivity, equipment utilization, route performance, customer service requests, complaint resolution, and upcoming special events or service needs.
Preventative maintenance activities will be scheduled weekly to ensure all sweepers remain in optimal operating condition. Backup equipment will remain available to minimize service disruptions and maintain schedule reliability.
Monthly Operations
CMAX will prepare and submit monthly operational reports documenting route completion, curb miles swept, parking lot and trail maintenance activities, debris collection and disposal information, complaint resolution activities, equipment utilization statistics, and any additional reporting requested by the City. Monthly management reviews will evaluate performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and service delivery.
Regular meetings with City staff may be conducted to review contract performance, discuss upcoming community events, evaluate service levels, and address any concerns or operational adjustments necessary to support City objectives.
Seasonal Operations
CMAX recognizes that debris accumulation and sweeping demands fluctuate throughout the year. During the fall season, additional attention will be devoted to leaf removal and increased organic debris accumulation. Route planning and staffing resources will be adjusted as necessary to maintain performance standards during peak debris periods.
During winter storm events and periods of inclement weather, CMAX will coordinate closely with City staff regarding route modifications, emergency response activities, debris removal operations, and post storm cleanup services. Additional resources can be deployed when necessary to address storm related debris accumulation and maintain roadway safety.
During spring and summer months, CMAX will continue routine sweeping operations while supporting City sponsored events, special requests, and community activities requiring additional sweeping services.
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14 Emergency and Special Event Response
CMAX maintains the personnel, equipment, and management resources necessary to respond to emergency cleanup requests, special events, traffic incidents, illegal dumping, and other unforeseen conditions. Supervisory personnel will remain available to coordinate directly with City staff and deploy resources as necessary to address priority situations.
Contract Schedule
The proposed contract schedule consists of a two-year initial term beginning August 3rd, 2026, followed by three optional one year extensions at the City's discretion.
Throughout the contract term, CMAX will maintain sufficient staffing, equipment, supervisory oversight, and administrative support to ensure uninterrupted service delivery and full compliance with all contractual requirements. Our goal is to consistently complete 100 percent of scheduled sweeping routes within the prescribed service windows while maintaining the high standards expected by the City of Santa Clarita.
5. Personnel, Equipment, and Facilities
Personnel
CMAX Commercial Maintenance, Inc. will assign a dedicated management and operations team to the City of Santa Clarita contract to ensure responsive service, effective communication, and consistent compliance with all contract requirements.
The proposed team will consist of executive management, an operations manager, field supervisors, experienced street sweeper operators, maintenance personnel, and administrative support staff. This structure provides clear accountability while ensuring sufficient resources are available to support routine operations, emergency response activities, special event support, and seasonal service demands.
The Operations Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for the City and will be responsible for contract administration, performance monitoring, reporting, resource allocation, and customer service oversight. Field supervisors will conduct route inspections, monitor operator performance, coordinate daily activities, respond to service requests, and maintain direct communication with City staff. Supervisory personnel will remain accessible throughout the workday and available to respond to urgent operational needs.
CMAX employs experienced operators who are trained in municipal street sweeping operations, traffic safety procedures, environmental compliance requirements, Proposal For Street Sweeping Services
15 equipment operation, and customer service practices. All personnel receive ongoing training related to workplace safety, regulatory compliance, equipment operation, and best management practices designed to maximize service quality and operational efficiency.
CMAX strictly adheres to all requirements established by the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and fully understands that the City of Santa Clarita's Street Sweeping Program is subject to prevailing wage requirements. CMAX is a registered California Public Works Contractor in good standing with the DIR and routinely performs prevailing wage contracts for municipalities and public agencies throughout California. The company has extensive experience administering prevailing wage projects and maintains established procedures to ensure full compliance with labor code requirements, wage determinations, apprenticeship regulations, and certified payroll reporting obligations. CMAX routinely submits weekly electronic Certified Payroll Records (eCPR) through the DIR system and will continue to do so throughout the duration of this contract. For this project, all street sweeper operators will be compensated in accordance with the applicable prevailing wage determination under Operating Engineers, Group 4, ensuring compliance with all applicable State labor laws and contractual requirements CMAX performs all street sweeping services using company owned equipment and company employed personnel. No portion of the City's street sweeping program will be subcontracted. All sweepers, support vehicles, operators, supervisors, mechanics, and management personnel assigned to this contract are direct employees of CMAX and operate under the company's established safety, maintenance, training, and quality control programs.
This self performed service model provides significant benefits to the City. Because equipment is company owned, CMAX maintains complete control over fleet availability, preventative maintenance schedules, equipment specifications, replacement planning, and operational readiness. The City is not exposed to the risks commonly associated with leased equipment or third party fleet providers, including equipment shortages, scheduling conflicts, inconsistent maintenance practices, or delays in equipment replacement. CMAX's direct ownership of its fleet allows the company to rapidly deploy reserve equipment, respond to emergencies, and maintain uninterrupted service levels.
Likewise, utilizing company employed operators and supervisors rather than subcontracted labor provides a higher level of accountability, consistency, and service quality. All personnel are trained to CMAX standards, participate in ongoing safety and operational training programs, and are directly supervised by CMAX Proposal For Street Sweeping Services
16 management. This approach ensures consistent route performance, clear lines of communication, rapid response to service requests, and compliance with all applicable labor, safety, and prevailing wage requirements. Because all employees report directly to CMAX, management can quickly address operational issues, modify schedules, deploy additional resources, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
By self-performing all services with company owned assets and dedicated employees, CMAX provides the City of Santa Clarita with a single point of accountability, greater operational flexibility, improved service reliability, and the confidence that all aspects of the program are being managed directly by the contractor selected to serve the City.
Project Management Team
CMAX has assembled an experienced management and operations team dedicated to the successful delivery of street sweeping services for the City of Santa Clarita. The proposed team combines executive leadership, municipal operations expertise, field supervision, contract administration, and financial support to ensure responsive, compliant, and high quality service throughout the contract term.
Frank Gutierrez - Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
As Chief Executive Officer, Frank Gutierrez provides executive oversight for all company operations and serves as the principal executive responsible for ensuring the successful performance of the City of Santa Clarita contract. Frank directs strategic planning, business operations, resource allocation, and client relations while ensuring CMAX maintains the highest standards of safety, service quality, and operational excellence. He will remain actively involved throughout the contract term and will be available to City staff for executive level support and issue resolution.
Jesse Villarreal - Vice President of Operations & Logistics Jesse Villarreal oversees daily operational activities, fleet management, logistics coordination, and workforce deployment. He is responsible for route optimization, equipment utilization, staffing assignments, and service delivery performance. Jesse works closely with field management to ensure all scheduled sweeping activities are completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with contract requirements.
Cesar Ortiz - Municipal Division General Manager
Cesar Ortiz serves as the primary operational manager for municipal services and will oversee all field activities associated with the City of Santa Clarita contract. He is responsible for ensuring compliance with contract specifications, monitoring Proposal For Street Sweeping Services
17 performance metrics, coordinating personnel and equipment resources, and serving as the primary day to day management liaison with City representatives. Cesar's extensive municipal operations experience ensures consistent service delivery and rapid response to City needs.
Jimmy Sandoval - Senior Lead Driver
Jimmy Sandoval provides field leadership and operational oversight for assigned municipal sweeping routes. As Senior Lead Driver, he assists with crew coordination, operator training, quality assurance inspections, and safety compliance. His extensive experience operating street sweeping equipment and mentoring field personnel helps ensure all services are performed efficiently and in accordance with CMAX and City standards.
Jose Sandoval - Municipal Driver
Jose Sandoval is an experienced municipal equipment operator responsible for performing scheduled street sweeping services throughout the City. He is committed to maintaining safe operations, delivering quality workmanship, and ensuring route completion in accordance with service schedules and expectations.
Duane Smith - Municipal Driver
Duane Smith operates municipal street sweeping equipment and performs assigned maintenance services with a strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and professionalism. His attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence contribute to the consistent delivery of high quality services throughout the community.
Yanet Castellanos - Office Administrator & Contract Compliance Manager Yanet Castellanos oversees administrative support functions and contract compliance activities for municipal operations. She is responsible for maintaining project documentation, coordinating reporting requirements, monitoring regulatory compliance, processing work records, and ensuring all contract obligations are fulfilled accurately and on schedule. Yanet serves as a key administrative resource for both City staff and project personnel.
Liliana Gutierrez - Billing & Accounts Receivable Manager Liliana Gutierrez manages all contract billing, invoicing, accounts receivable, and financial administration activities. She works closely with City representatives to ensure timely and accurate invoicing, maintains detailed financial records, and Proposal For Street Sweeping Services
18 supports contract administration through responsive customer service and financial reporting.
Equipment
CMAX maintains one of the largest and most modern street sweeping fleets in California, providing the resources, redundancy, and operational capacity necessary to ensure uninterrupted service to the City of Santa Clarita. The company's fleet currently consists of approximately 68 Tymco 600 regenerative air sweepers, four mechanical broom sweepers, and more than 85 parking lot sweeping units operating throughout Southern California. This substantial fleet allows CMAX to respond quickly to changing service demands, emergency situations, special events, and equipment maintenance requirements while maintaining consistent service levels for all clients.
Equipment assigned to the City of Santa Clarita will meet or exceed all requirements established in the Request for Proposals and will be maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations, applicable regulatory standards, and CMAX's comprehensive fleet management program. The proposed fleet will utilize regenerative air sweepers for major arterials, residential neighborhoods, industrial areas, trails, medians, and parking facilities, with mechanical broom sweepers deployed for specialized applications when appropriate.
All sweepers are equipped with GPS fleet tracking technology, route management software, two-way communication systems, backup warning devices, safety equipment, and operational monitoring capabilities. These systems allow CMAX management personnel to monitor vehicle location, route completion, production rates, service quality, and equipment performance in real time, ensuring accountability and responsive service delivery throughout the City.
CMAX recognizes that equipment reliability is critical to maintaining uninterrupted municipal services. To ensure service continuity, the company maintains a fleet redundancy ratio of approximately one spare street sweeper for every six active units in operation. This level of reserve capacity significantly exceeds industry norms and allows CMAX to respond immediately to mechanical failures, preventative maintenance requirements, emergency response activities, seasonal workload increases, and special event support. In the event a primary sweeper becomes unavailable, CMAX commits to providing a replacement sweeper within four hours, minimizing service disruptions and ensuring scheduled routes remain on track.
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19 All equipment is maintained through a comprehensive preventative maintenance program that includes routine inspections, scheduled servicing, computerized maintenance tracking, repair management, equipment performance monitoring, and quality control inspections. These measures maximize fleet reliability, reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and ensure compliance with all applicable air quality, emissions, safety, and environmental regulations.
The depth of CMAX's fleet resources, combined with our proven maintenance practices and extensive reserve capacity, provides the City of Santa Clarita with confidence that scheduled sweeping operations will be completed safely, efficiently, and without interruption throughout the term of the agreement.
Based on the service requirements outlined in the Request for Proposals, CMAX anticipates assigning one full time street sweeper and two supplemental part time street sweepers to the City of Santa Clarita contract. This fleet configuration provides the operational capacity necessary to complete all scheduled sweeping services, accommodate seasonal service demands, and maintain flexibility for special events, emergency response, and contingency operations.
The vehicles designated for the City of Santa Clarita are brand new 2025 model year sweepers currently undergoing final preparation and application of CMAX's standard municipal paint scheme. Upon completion, these units will be permanently assigned to and dedicated exclusively for use within the City of Santa Clarita. By dedicating new equipment specifically to this contract, CMAX ensures maximum reliability, reduced downtime, enhanced appearance, and consistent service delivery throughout the contract term.
Facilities
CMAX operates from a fully equipped maintenance and operations facility strategically located to efficiently serve municipal clients throughout Southern California. The facility includes administrative offices, dispatch capabilities, equipment storage areas, maintenance bays, parts inventory, fueling resources, and secure vehicle parking areas necessary to support daily operations and emergency response activities.
The facility is staffed by experienced maintenance personnel responsible for preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, repairs, and fleet readiness.
Maintaining these resources in-house allows CMAX to respond quickly to equipment needs, minimize downtime, and ensure that all vehicles remain available for scheduled service operations.
CMAX's administrative infrastructure includes contract management systems, scheduling software, GPS monitoring technology, reporting systems, safety Proposal For Street Sweeping Services
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CMAX maintains its corporate headquarters and primary operations facility at 316 North Corona Avenue, Ontario, California 91764. This centrally located facility serves as the company's administrative headquarters, fleet maintenance center, equipment staging yard, and operational dispatch hub for municipal and commercial services throughout Southern California.
To support rapid response capabilities and efficient service delivery, CMAX also maintains strategically located satellite operations throughout the Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley regions. These facilities provide additional equipment staging, personnel deployment, fleet support, and operational redundancy, allowing CMAX to efficiently manage resources and respond to client needs throughout its service territory.
Upon receiving award of the City of Santa Clarita contract, CMAX will establish a dedicated satellite operations location within the Santa Clarita Valley to serve the City's needs and support our expanding Northern Los Angeles County Regional Operations Division. This facility will house contract specific equipment, operational supplies, and management personnel assigned to the Santa Clarita contract, ensuring local responsiveness, reduced mobilization times, and enhanced service reliability.
The combination of our Ontario headquarters, existing regional satellite facilities, and planned Santa Clarita operations center provides the City with the assurance that CMAX possesses the infrastructure, resources, and geographic presence necessary to deliver consistent, reliable, and uninterrupted street sweeping services throughout the contract term.
6. Value to the City
The combination of experienced personnel, modern equipment, dedicated supervisory oversight, advanced technology, and established operational facilities provides the City of Santa Clarita with a reliable and responsive service partner capable of meeting the City's operational, environmental, and customer service expectations. CMAX's investment in qualified personnel, fleet resources, preventative maintenance programs, and support infrastructure allows the company to consistently deliver high quality street sweeping services while maintaining flexibility Proposal For Street Sweeping Services
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