Common use of CONTRACTING PROCESS Clause in Contracts

CONTRACTING PROCESS. On March 25, 2021, Public Works issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for on-call surveying and related services for federally and non-federally funded projects. The enclosed RFP notification was posted on the County's "Doing Business with the County" website (Enclosure B), Public Works' "Do Business with Public Works" website, and Twitter. In addition, advertisements were placed in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, Los Angeles Sentinel, La Opinión, Malibu Times, Pasadena Star News, Press Telegram, Santa ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Daily Press, Daily Breeze, The Signal, and ▇▇▇▇▇ Times newspapers. Also, Public Works informed 1,654 Local Small Business Enterprises, 881 Community Business Enterprises, 189 Social Enterprises, and 192 Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprises about this business opportunity. Twenty-six firms registered on the "Public Works Contract Opportunities" website for this RFP. On May 11, 2021, four firms submitted proposals. An evaluation committee, composed of Public Works' technical staff, evaluated the proposals as outlined in the RFP, including technical expertise, proposed work plan, experience, personnel, qualifications, price, and understanding of the work requirements. Based on the evaluation of the proposals, Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., was selected as the best qualified firm to provide the required services. Public Works has determined that Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., proposed rates for performing the services are reasonable. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.'s 3-year contracting history is on file with Public Works. The recommended consultant services agreement requires that the consultant demonstrates its good faith efforts to utilize Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Public Works has evaluated and determined that Los Angeles County CodeChapter 2.201 (Living Wage Program) does not apply to the recommended agreement. This agreement is exempt from the requirements of Proposition A of Los Angeles County Code Chapter 2.121 because the services are required on a part-time and intermittent basis. Public Works notified the Union on this solicitation. The consultant services agreement includes a cost-of-living adjustment provision in accordance with the Board's Policy No. 5.070 (Multi-Year Services Contract Cost-of-Living Adjustments).

CONTRACTING PROCESS. On March 25May 31, 20212022, Public Works issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for on-call surveying and related services for federally and non-federally funded projects. The enclosed notice of the RFP notification was posted placed on the County's "Doing Business with the County" County website (Enclosure B), Public Works' "Enclosure) and the Do Business with Public Works" Works website, and Twitter. In addition, advertisements were placed in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, Los Angeles Sentinel, La Opinión, Malibu Times, Pasadena Star News, Press Telegram, Santa ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Daily Press, Daily Breeze, The Signal, and ▇▇▇▇▇ Times newspapersTimes, and World Journal. Also, Public Works informed 1,654 1,630 Local Small Business Enterprises, 881 Community ; 187 Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, 189 ; and 191 Social Enterprises, and 192 Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprises about this business opportunity. Twenty-six Seven firms registered on the "Public Works Contract Opportunities" Works' website for this the RFP. Participation by Community Business Enterprises (CBE) in the project is encouraged through Public Works' CBE Outreach Program and by monitoring the good faith efforts of bidders to utilize CBE. On May 11June 21, 20212022, four two firms submitted proposals. An evaluation committee, composed committee consisting of Public Works' technical staff, evaluated Works staff assessed the proposals as outlined based on criteria described in the RFP, including technical expertise, proposed work plan, experience, personnel, qualifications, price, and understanding of the work requirements, and price. Based on the evaluation of the proposals, Stantec Consulting Services▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Constructors, Inc., was selected as without regard to race, creed, color, or gender. A protest disputing the best qualified results was submitted by the second highest rated, proposer, ▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ CA, Inc. The protest was reviewed by Public Works and County Counsel and found to be without merit. A detailed response to the protest was then issued explaining Public Works position to continue recommending award of this contract to ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Constructors, Inc. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Constructors, Inc., represents the highest rated firm to provide the required services. Public Works has determined that Stantec Consulting Services▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Constructors, Inc.'s, proposed rates for performing the services are reasonable. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.'s 3A three-year contracting history for the selected firm is on file with Public Works. The recommended consultant services agreement requires that the consultant demonstrates its good faith efforts to utilize Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Public Works has evaluated and determined that the Los Angeles County CodeChapter Code Chapter 2.201 (Living Wage Program) does not apply to the recommended agreement. This agreement is exempt from the requirements of Proposition A of Los Angeles County Code Chapter 2.121 because the services are required on a part-part time and intermittent basis. Public Works notified the Union on this solicitation. The consultant services agreement includes a cost-of-cost of living adjustment provision in accordance with the Board's Board Policy No. 5.070 (Multi-- Multi Year Services Contract Cost-of-Cost of Living Adjustments).

CONTRACTING PROCESS. On March 25November 7, 20212022, Public Works issued a Request for Proposals Proposal (RFPsRFP) for on-call surveying the On Call Project Management and related services Related Services for federally and non-federally funded projectsProject Management Division III Federally Funded Projects. The enclosed RFP notification was posted on the County's "Doing Business with the Los Angeles County" website (Enclosure B), and Public Works' "Do Business with With Public Works" website, and Twitterwebsites. In addition, advertisements Advertisements were placed in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, Los Angeles Sentinel, La Opinión, Malibu Times, Pasadena Star News, Press Telegram, Santa ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Daily Press, Daily Breeze, The Signal, and ▇▇▇▇▇ Times newspapers. Also, Public Works informed 1,654 over 2,157 Certified Business Enterprises, Local Small Business Enterprises, 881 Community Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, 189 and Social Enterprises, and 192 Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprises about this business opportunity. Twenty-six There were 80 firms that registered on the "Public Works Contract Opportunities" website for this the RFP. On May 11December 28, 20212022, four firms submitted proposalsa total of nine proposals were received. An The proposals were evaluated by an evaluation committee, composed committee consisting of Public Works' technical Works staff, evaluated the proposals as outlined . The evaluation was based on criteria described in the RFPRequest for Proposals, including technical expertisewhich included experience, proposed work plan, experienceand references, personnel, qualifications, price, and understanding of utilizing the work requirementsinformed averaging methodology for applicable criteria. Based on the evaluation of the proposals, Stantec Consulting the following three firms were selected without regard to race, creed, color, or gender: AECOM Technical Services, Inc., was ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Project Management Co., and PMCS Group Inc. The firms selected as represent the best best-qualified firm firms to provide the required services. Public Works has determined that Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., proposed rates for performing the services are reasonable. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.'s 3Three-year contracting history is for the selected firms are on file with Public Works. The recommended consultant services agreement requires agreements require that the consultant demonstrates its consultants demonstrate their good faith efforts to utilize Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Project Management Co.; and PMCS Group Inc., and their proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise participation is on file with Public Works. All three selected firms submitted proposals to perform on-call project management and related services for Federally funded projects throughout Los Angeles County. Pursuant to Caltrans' Local Assistance Program Guidelines, consultant services agreements for Federally funded projects require a financial review of the consultants' cost proposal and draft agreement. As part of this financial review, Caltrans may accept or adjust the firm's indirect cost rates. Public Works will make the required changes only if such changes: (1) do not increase the cost of the contract, (2) do not materially impact the performance of the contract, and (3) are acceptable to the consultant. Public Works has determined that the firms’ proposed rates for performing the services are reasonable. Public Works has evaluated and determined that the Los Angeles County CodeChapter Code 2.201 (Living Wage Program) does not apply to the recommended agreementagreements. This agreement is The agreements are exempt from the requirements of Proposition A of Los Angeles County Code Chapter 2.121 because the services are required on a part-time and intermittent basis. Public Works notified the Union on labor unions of this solicitation. The consultant services agreement includes agreements include a cost-of-living adjustment provision in accordance with the Board's Board Policy No. 5.070 (– Multi-Year Services Contract Cost-of-Living Adjustments).

CONTRACTING PROCESS. On March 25February 4, 20212020, Public Works issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for on-call surveying real estate, title, acquisition, and related relocation assistance services for federally Federal and non-federally Federal funded projects. The enclosed RFP notification was posted on the County's "Doing Business with the County" website (Enclosure B), Public Works' "Do Business with Public Works" website, and Twitter. In addition, advertisements were placed in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, Los Angeles Sentinel, and La Opinión, Malibu Times, Pasadena Star News, Press Telegram, Santa ▇▇▇▇▇▇ Daily Press, Daily Breeze, The Signal, and ▇▇▇▇▇ Times Opinión newspapers. Also, Public Works informed 1,654 1,415 Local Small Business Enterprises, 881 797 Community Business Enterprises, 189 158 Social Enterprises, and 192 159 Disabled Veteran Owned Business Enterprises about this business opportunity. Twenty-six Thirteen firms registered on the "Public Works Contract Opportunities" website for this RFP. On May 11March 10, 20212020, four eight firms submitted proposals. One of the eight firms, HDR Engineering, withdrew its proposal. An evaluation committee, composed of Public Works' technical staff, evaluated the remaining seven proposals as outlined in the RFP, including technical expertise, proposed work plan, experience, personnel, qualifications, price, and understanding of the work requirements. Based on the evaluation of the proposals, Stantec Interwest Consulting ServicesGroup, Inc., was selected as the best qualified highest rated firm to provide the required services and was recommended to the Board for contract award. However, prior to the execution of the contract, some of Interwest Consulting Group's subconsultants had difficulty completing the Federal forms, and Interwest Consulting Group withdrew its proposal. Accordingly, Public Works began negotiations with the next highest rated firm, Paragon Partners Consultants, Inc., to provide the required services. Public Works has determined that Stantec Consulting ServicesParagon Partners Consultants, Inc.'s, proposed rates for performing the services are reasonable. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.'s 3The three-year contracting history for the selected firm is on file with Public Works. The recommended consultant services agreement requires that the consultant demonstrates its good faith efforts to utilize Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Public Works has evaluated and determined that Los Angeles County CodeChapter Code Chapter 2.201 (Living Wage Program) does not apply to the recommended agreement. This agreement is exempt from the requirements of Proposition A of Los Angeles County Code Chapter 2.121 because the services are required on a part-time and intermittent basis. Public Works notified the Union on of this solicitation. The consultant services agreement includes a cost-of-living adjustment provision in accordance with the Board's Policy No. 5.070 (Multi-Year Services Contract Cost-of-Living Adjustments).