Apply for clean up work to keep our City, neighborhoods and community clean, safe and free of blight. Formerly the Clean-Up and Board-Up Program, our Emergency Nuisance Abatement Program seeks contractors for site cleaning, fencing, removal of trash, debris, vegetation, and appliances, removal of graffiti, securing buildings, and other minor repairs.
Current Bid Count
There is currently one bid(s) for Emergency Nuisance Abatement for the week of January 13, 2025. Thank you.
Before you Start
You must be a licensed contractor in the State of California, and must have complete and up-to-date registration with the City of Oakland to participate in this program. See detailed requirements below.
Program Requirements
Required Documents
You must provide proof of the following with your application:
- State Contractor's License: A, B, C-12, C-33, C-57, C61
- City of Oakland Business License
- Worker's Compensation
- Liability Insurance ($1,000,000.00 minimum)
- W-9 (Original)
Click on the button below for a summary of the Emergency Nuisance Abatement Program application process.
Program Summary
Insurance Requirements (Schedule Q)
Click the button below to learn more about the types of insurance coverage required to participate in the Emergency Nuisance Abatement Program.
Insurance Requirements(PDF, 108KB)
Need to Know
Emergency Nuisance Abatement Program Contracting Process
Once your application has been approved and you have completed your orientation, you may participate in the program. General contract bidding, awarding, and completion processes are as follows:
- Bid List - Each blighted property to be bid includes the address, parcel number, description of the work, and graph photos. Bid packages are available on this web link.
- Bid Submittal - Bids will be accepted no later than 3:30 p.m. on the first week day following the bid posting (typically Monday). Bid quotes must be submitted on the forms provided. Bids forms must be signed. Bids must be sealed. Incomplete bids will be rejected. Contractors are invited to attend the bid opening at 3:30 p.m. on the first week day following the bid posting.
- Awarded Bids - Contractors who have been awarded a contract will be contacted the day after the bid opening no later than 2:00 p.m. Notices to Proceed will be available for signing at 3:00 p.m. within two days following the notice of an awarded contract.
- Emergency Contracts - Contractors will be notified by telephone to meet at the blighted property where an Inspector will accept bid quotes and award a bid. Work should proceed immediately upon award. The contract will be prepared at the office and the awarded Contractor will be contacted for signature.
- Completed Jobs - All contract work must be completed within 5 working days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. Final documents i.e., dump receipts, photos, and contractor's invoice must be hand delivered to Building Services/Inspections Counter.
Questions?
Call (510) 238-3381 or email BBCode-inspect@oaklandca.gov. You can also find quick answers through our Permit Questions Portal.
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