SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · SANDAG
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SANDAG seeks consulting services for database administration supporting Azure SQL, Data Lake, and Databricks environments. The RFP requires electronic proposals by April 13, 2026, with a recommended pre-bid conference on March 26, 2026. The contract is for a single vendor providing continuous consulting services with a hybrid onsite/remote work model.
Database Consultant Services for SANDAG technology departments that manage multiple databases. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1309051.C20425426 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 03/31/2026 09:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: Yes **Bid Submission Type**: Electronic Bid Submission **Owner Organization**: SANDAG **Solicitation Number**: SOL1499651 **Reference Number**: 0000417521 **Pricing**: In attached document **Bid Documents List**: | Item Name | Description | Mandatory | Limited to 1 file | |---|---|---|---| | Bid Documents | Documents defining the proposal | Yes | No | **Pre-Bidding Events**: Event Type: Prebid Conference | Attendance: Recommended | Event date: 03/26/2026 04:00 PM EDT | Location: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24295700405046?p=osIajDScU6kR0ux82Z | Event Note: DATE & TIME SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Dial in by phone: +1 619-468-5670,,472284427# Meeting ID: 242 957 004 050 46 Passcode: 46nL7W4x **Questions and Answers**: - Q1 Arrow Right Question: Request for clarification Can SANDAG provide a detailed current architecture diagram (Azure SQL, Data Lake, Databricks, Fabric)? Arrow Right Answer: Please see response to Question 28. 03/24/2026 02:04 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q3 Arrow Right Question: Request for clarification Are there existing SLAs/KPIs for performance, uptime, and response times? What tools are currently used for: Monitoring, Backup & recovery and Data governance? Arrow Right Answer: 99.9% uptime is our standard. Standard industry tools are used for monitoring, log analysis and data cataloging within Azure. 03/24/2026 02:04 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q4 Arrow Right Question: Request for clarification Are there any non-Azure systems still in use that must be integrated or migrated? Is there an existing cloud migration roadmap or strategy? Arrow Right Answer: There are currently no systems scheduled for migration, though it is probable in the future. 03/24/2026 02:05 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q5 Arrow Right Question: Request for clarification What percentage of systems are: Already in Azure and Planned for migration Are there preferred migration tools or methodologies? Arrow Right Answer: The majority of SANDAG systems are in Azure. There are currently no systems scheduled for migration though the possibility may arise. SANDAG does not have a preferred migration tool. A preferred cloud migration methodology should focus on assessing current workloads, selecting the most suitable migration approach, preparing a secure and scalable cloud environment, executing phased migrations with thorough validation, and continuously optimizing performance and governance post‑migration. 03/24/2026 02:05 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q6 Arrow Right Question: Request for clarification What is the expected support model? 24x7 / business hours / on-call? What are the incident response and resolution expectations? Arrow Right Answer: Please see response to Question 23. 03/24/2026 02:05 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q7 Arrow Right Question: Request for clarification Will SANDAG provide: Internal DBA support Or is this a fully outsourced function? Will work be issued as: Continuous services Or discrete work orders/task orders? Arrow Right Answer: SANDAG will provide internal DBA support, guidance and oversight. Work is expected to be continuous and work/task orders will not be used. 03/24/2026 02:05 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q8 Arrow Right Question: Request for clarification Are there any existing contracts/vendors currently supporting this scope? Will there be knowledge transfer from current vendors/staff? Arrow Right Answer: Yes to both questions and the awarded vendor will receive all necessary documentation, direction and guidance to conduct the required services. 03/24/2026 02:06 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q9 Arrow Right Question: Pre bid conference call Hi there, Where could I find the information for the pre bid conference call? Thank you! Arrow Right Answer: Please see the BidNet webpage that shows "Pre-Bidding Events" for the Microsoft Teams link (provided below for convenience.) You may also dial in via phone at: 1-619-468-5670,,472284427# Meeting ID: 242 957 004 050 46 Passcode: 46nL7W4x Event date: 03/26/2026 01:00 PM PDT Location: (can be pasted into a web browser) https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24295700405046?p=osIajDScU6kR0ux82Z 03/25/2026 05:49 PM EDT 03/25/2026 06:11 PM EDT - Q10 Arrow Right Question: Contract resources Does SANDAG require in-house resources? Arrow Right Answer: See response to Question 33. 03/26/2026 03:39 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q11 Arrow Right Question: Contract resources Can SANDAG clarify on if they require staff augmentation or consulting services? Arrow Right Answer: This RFP is for Consulting Services only. 03/26/2026 03:39 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q12 Arrow Right Question: Contract resources Can SANDAG clarify on how many resources they require and what job titles? Arrow Right Answer: Vendors may propose the resource configurations they deem most effective. 03/26/2026 03:40 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q13 Arrow Right Question: Financial Statements How many years of financial statements are vendors required to share? Can the page limit for providing financial statements be extended? Arrow Right Answer: Only the previous year financial statement is required, and a summary is encouraged. Please note that proposal reviewers are only obligated to read to the maximum page limits. Maximum page limits remain the same. 03/26/2026 03:40 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q14 Arrow Right Question: Local Preference Is there any preference for local vendors or local sub-contractors? Arrow Right Answer: Please see response to Question 33 03/26/2026 03:40 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q15 Arrow Right Question: Pricing Query Can SANDAG clarify if the pricing needs to be shared with the technical proposal or separately? Arrow Right Answer: All proposers are required to use the provided Microsoft Excel template separate from the technical proposal. Please submit as a separate Microsoft Excel (*.xlsx) file. 03/26/2026 03:41 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q16 Arrow Right Question: Contract resources How many resources are required per category? Arrow Right Answer: See Answer for Question 12 03/26/2026 03:41 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q17 Arrow Right Question: Incumbent Information Is there any incumbent on the project? If yes, can SANDAG share their name and previous contract spending? Arrow Right Answer: Yes, the current vendor is Datadel and previous annual spending was approximately $180,000 in FY25 and is approximately $162,000 YTD in FY26. 03/26/2026 03:42 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q25 Arrow Right Question: Architecture Can you please provide a reference architecture document to review? Arrow Right Answer: Please see response to Question 28 03/30/2026 05:44 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q26 Arrow Right Question: Task 1- Reporting Status Level Reporting: Is this meant to be Daily, Weekly or Monthly? Arrow Right Answer: Status Level Reporting will be required on a weekly basis (back-ups, etc) and detailed operational reports must be included with monthly invoices. 03/30/2026 05:47 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q27 Arrow Right Question: Task 1- Hours What are the required work hours for consultant staff? Will any on call, after hours, or weekend hours be required? Arrow Right Answer: Standard business hours (M-F, 0800-1700 Pacific Time) will be required with exceptions for data migrations and defined SLAs for incident response. 03/30/2026 05:47 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q28 Arrow Right Question: Task 1: Inventory Would you be able to provide an inventory of supported devices, solutions and data flows? Arrow Right Answer: Yes, the awarded vendor will be provided with SANDAG inventory and all required documentation. 03/30/2026 05:49 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q29 Arrow Right Question: Task 2: Databricks Is Databricks currently provisioned? If so, is there an ingestion engine or are pipelines adhoc? Arrow Right Answer: Databricks is currently provisioned. Ad hoc pipelines are in use. 03/30/2026 05:50 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q30 Arrow Right Question: Task 2: AI Are we permitted to use AI solutions in our delivery approach? Arrow Right Answer: The use of Artificial Intelligence at present is not encouraged. It may be permissible in future. 03/30/2026 05:51 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q31 Arrow Right Question: Proposal- Submission There are more than 8 pages of required forms and certifications. Please confirm that these are not counted toward the 8 page response limit. Arrow Right Answer: As stated on page 3 of the RFP (PDF page 8), exceptions to the maximum 8 page count are: • Cover Page and/or Table of Contents, • Résumés (not counted toward 8-page limit), • Cost Proposal, • Exceptions, • References (maximum 1 page), • Financial Statement (maximum 1 page), • Required Forms and Certifications. 03/30/2026 05:51 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q32 Arrow Right Question: Delivery model Are you open to a hybrid delivery model with a mix of offshore and onshore resources? Arrow Right Answer: No. Some SANDAG partners who share data with SANDAG have restrictions that preclude offshore use. 03/31/2026 06:55 AM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q33 Arrow Right Question: Type of work Work will be onsite or remote? Arrow Right Answer: A combination of onsite and remote work is expected. 03/31/2026 06:56 AM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q34 Arrow Right Question: Award type Is this contract intended to be awarded to a single vendor or to multiple vendors? Arrow Right Answer: This contract will be awarded to a single vendor only. 03/31/2026 06:56 AM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q36 Arrow Right Question: Challenges What challenges are you trying to address with the new contract? Arrow Right Answer: Please refer to the Scope of Work within the RFP. 03/31/2026 06:56 AM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q37 Arrow Right Question: Clarification_Questions 1.What is the approximate number and size (TB/GB) of databases currently under management across Azure SQL and the Data Lake/Databricks/Fabric environments? This is critical for accurate labor hour estimation. Arrow Right Answer: Approximately 20 TB of SQL data is currently under management. 03/31/2026 08:38 AM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q38 Arrow Right Question: Clarification_Questions 2.What is the current on-premises database environment (SQL Server version, edition, count of instances) that will be migrated to Azure? Arrow Right Answer: Key on-premise databases have already been migrated to Azure. 03/31/2026 08:39 AM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q39 Arrow Right Question: Clarification_Questions 3.Are the Databricks and Microsoft Fabric environments already provisioned, or is greenfield deployment expected as part of this contract? Arrow Right Answer: Databricks is provisioned. Fabric is a potential future environment. 03/31/2026 08:39 AM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q40 Arrow Right Question: Clarification_Questions 4.Does SANDAG require 24/7 on-call DBA coverage, or is this a standard business-hours engagement with defined SLAs for incident response? Arrow Right Answer: Please see response to question 27 03/31/2026 08:39 AM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q41 Arrow Right Question: Clarification_Questions 5.What are the existing disaster recovery RTO/RPO targets for SANDAG's critical databases? Arrow Right Answer: SANDAG has an industry standard disaster recovery strategy and targets and is open to potential improvements. 03/31/2026 08:39 AM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q42 Arrow Right Question: Clarification_Questions 6.Does SANDAG require consultants to work on-site in San Diego, or is remote/hybrid engagement acceptable? If on-site, what is the expected frequency? Arrow Right Answer: Please see response to question 33. 03/31/2026 08:40 AM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q43 Arrow Right Question: Cost template mismatch The attached cost proposal workbook for SOL1499651 includes Task 1 “Analytical Modeling Database Administration (DBA)” and Task 2 “Cloud Provisioning and Deployment,” but it also includes Task 3 “Compensation and Benefits Analysis,” Task 4 “Salary Structure and Placement Recommendations,” and Task 5 “Reporting, Review, and Presentations.” Please confirm whether Tasks 3–5 are applicable to this solicitation or whether the workbook was inadvertently reused from another procurement. If not applicable, please provide a corrected cost proposal template or written instructions on how proposers should complete the workbook. Arrow Right Answer: Please ensure the correct Cost Proposal template with only 2 tasks was downloaded : Task 1: ANALYTICAL MODELING DATABASE ADMINISTRATION (DBA) and Task 2: CLOUD PROVISIONING AND DEPLOYMENT. There are no additional tasks. 03/31/2026 05:01 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q44 Arrow Right Question: Key personnel / resumes Please confirm the minimum expectations for resumes and key personnel. Does SANDAG expect resumes for every individual named in the cost proposal workbook, or only for key personnel identified in the technical proposal? Arrow Right Answer: As seen in the RFP Section V.B. "Project Organization and Key Personnel" please provide résumés of key personnel in alphabetical order by last name as an appendix to the Proposal. Key personnel are any staff working on this contract (both cost proposal and technical proposal). 03/31/2026 05:01 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q45 Arrow Right Question: Same person across multiple tasks May the same individual be proposed and priced under both Task 1 and Task 2 if that person will support both areas of work, provided the hours are clearly allocated by task? Arrow Right Answer: Yes, the same individual be proposed and priced under both Task 1 and Task 2 if that person will support both areas of work, provided the hours are clearly allocated by task 03/31/2026 05:01 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q46 Arrow Right Question: Rate escalation The RFP states that hourly rates are frozen for the first year and may be subject to escalation thereafter. Should proposers submit only base loaded rates in the cost workbook, or should the workbook reflect any assumed escalation over the full contract term? Arrow Right Answer: Cost Proposals should reflect any annual rate or fee escalations over the full contract term of 5 years. Please specify rates for every contract year if different than the base term. 03/31/2026 05:02 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q47 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Can SANDAG clarify the priority between Task 1 and Task 2? Are both expected to run in parallel? Arrow Right Answer: These tasks are expected to run in parallel. 03/31/2026 05:40 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q48 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Can you provide details on the current on-premises database environment (SQL Server versions, size, number of databases)? Arrow Right Answer: Please see responses to question 38. 03/31/2026 05:40 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q49 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification What is the current Azure footprint (Azure SQL, Synapse, Data Lake, Fabric, Databricks usage maturity)? Arrow Right Answer: Please see responses to question 38. 03/31/2026 05:40 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q50 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Are there any existing data architecture diagrams or reference architectures available? Arrow Right Answer: Yes, SANDAG has a high level diagram for cloud services. 03/31/2026 05:40 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q53 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification What are the expected turnaround times for issue resolution (e.g., critical vs. non-critical incidents)? Arrow Right Answer: Please see response to Question 23 03/31/2026 05:41 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q54 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Are there existing monitoring tools in place (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, etc.)? Arrow Right Answer: Yes, there are existing monitoring tools in place. 03/31/2026 05:41 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q55 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification What tools are currently used for ETL/ELT pipelines (ADF, Databricks, Synapse Pipelines, others)? Arrow Right Answer: Databricks and Synapse are current pipelines. 03/31/2026 05:41 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q56 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification What is the frequency of data ingestion (real-time, batch, near real-time)? Arrow Right Answer: Near real-time is the current frequency of SANDAG data ingestion. 03/31/2026 05:41 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q57 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Are there any standardized data models or schemas already defined? Arrow Right Answer: Yes, there are standardized data models already defined. 03/31/2026 05:41 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q58 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification What are the current data governance policies and frameworks in place? Arrow Right Answer: Databricks Unity Catalog for Databricks. 03/31/2026 05:41 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q59 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Are there specific compliance requirements (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA, SOC 2)? Arrow Right Answer: Yes, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 applies to all datasets with any Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Criminal Justice Information Services may apply to specific datasets. SANDAG has standardized on specific Azure regions. 03/31/2026 05:42 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:40 PM EDT - Q60 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification What are the RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective) expectations? Arrow Right Answer: Please see response to Question 41 03/31/2026 05:42 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:40 PM EDT - Q61 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Is there an existing DR strategy, or should the consultant define and implement one? Arrow Right Answer: Please see response to Question 41 03/31/2026 05:42 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:40 PM EDT - Q62 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Are backups currently managed on-premises, cloud, or hybrid? Arrow Right Answer: Backups are managed in the cloud. 03/31/2026 05:43 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:40 PM EDT - Q63 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Does SANDAG have a preferred Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)? Arrow Right Answer: No, SANDAG does not have a preferred Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tool. 03/31/2026 05:43 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:40 PM EDT - Q64 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Are there existing CI/CD pipelines for deployment? Arrow Right Answer: No, there are currently no existing CI/CD pipelines for deployment. 03/31/2026 05:43 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:40 PM EDT - Q66 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Who are the target audiences (DBAs, developers, analysts, leadership)? Arrow Right Answer: DBAs, developers, and related staff. 03/31/2026 05:43 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q67 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Can SANDAG clarify whether proposers are expected to assign one dedicated resource per task/role, or if it is acceptable to propose more than one resource supporting each task? Arrow Right Answer: Please see answer to Question 12. 03/31/2026 05:43 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q68 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Can SANDAG provide guidance on the estimated level of effort (hours per week/month) for each role? Arrow Right Answer: Please see response to Question 12. 03/31/2026 05:43 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q69 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification What is the expectation regarding onsite vs. remote resource allocation? Arrow Right Answer: Please see response to Question 33. 03/31/2026 05:43 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q70 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Should proposers include local/onshore resources only, or is a hybrid (onshore + offshore) model acceptable? Arrow Right Answer: Please see response to Question 32. 03/31/2026 05:44 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q71 Arrow Right Question: Technical Clarification Is there a requirement for a dedicated Project Manager, or will oversight be handled internally by SANDAG? Arrow Right Answer: SANDAG will provide oversight but requires a primary point of contact from the vendor for reporting and problem resolution. 03/31/2026 05:44 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q72 Arrow Right Question: Administrative Clarification Due to the fact that the answers will be released a week before the proposal due date, can SANDAG grant an extension? Arrow Right Answer: Yes, please see Addendum 1 for the new proposal submittal extension date. 03/31/2026 05:44 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q73 Arrow Right Question: Administrative Clarification If the prime vendor is not adding any subconsultant within the proposal response, can the Subconsultant List form be attached and signed only as N/A? Or not be attached at all? Please confirm how to proceed. Arrow Right Answer: Please attach and list Subconsultant List form as N/A to comply with requirements and avoid ambiguity. 03/31/2026 05:45 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q74 Arrow Right Question: Administrative Clarification Are the requirements in Section L, Establishment of Proposer’s Fiscal Responsibility (most recent financial statement, ability to obtain required insurance, evidence that the human and physical resources are sufficient to perform the Agreement, performance and integrity on contracts in making deliveries on time, etc.), required to be provided on 1 page? Arrow Right Answer: No, the aforementioned requirements may be spread across multiple proposal pages. 03/31/2026 05:45 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q75 Arrow Right Question: Administrative Clarification Please confirm if the project schedule counts under 8 pages or is excluded, considering it can be long. Arrow Right Answer: As noted on page 3 of the RFP (PDF page 8), the only exceptions to the maximum 8 page count are: • Cover Page and/or Table of Contents, • Résumés (not counted toward 8-page limit), • Cost Proposal, • Exceptions, • References (maximum 1 page), • Financial Statement (maximum 1 page), • Required Forms and Certifications. A project schedule is not mandatory and only required "if applicable" as stated in the RFP. 03/31/2026 05:45 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q76 Arrow Right Question: Administrative Clarification Please confirm if vendors have to provide a performance bond mandatorily. If so, how much is it and what proof need to be provided? Arrow Right Answer: No bonds are required by this RFP. 03/31/2026 05:46 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q77 Arrow Right Question: Administrative Clarification Can vendors just provide a description of their financial stability and their annual business of the previous years to comply with the financial requirement? Arrow Right Answer: No. Please see RFP requirements in Section V.L. on page 7 (PDF page 12) which specifically requires, in part, "Proposer's most recent financial statement prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and audited by an independent certified public accountant authorized to practice in the jurisdiction of either SANDAG or the Proposer." A summary is acceptable if it meets the written requirements. 03/31/2026 05:46 PM EDT 04/06/2026 05:30 PM EDT - Q78 Arrow Right Question: Administrative Clarification Is it mandatory to provide completed references? Arrow Right Answer: Yes, everything under RFP Section V. PROPOSAL CONTENT REQUIREMENTS is mandatory for a proposal to be deemed responsive. 03/31/2026 05:46 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q79 Arrow Right Question: Administrative Clarification Could SANDAG please increase the page limit? Arrow Right Answer: The eight (8) page maximum applies to an executive summary, project organization (excluding résumés,) proposed methodology, and experience. SANDAG proposal evaluators may read past the 8 page limit at their discretion, and proposers may provide additional relevant content as appendices. 03/31/2026 05:46 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q80 Arrow Right Question: Administrative Clarification The section on the establishment of fiscal responsibility requires 4 or more pages. Please advise how this can be accommodated with the technical part of the proposal. Arrow Right Answer: Details not included in a fiscal responsibility summary may be included as an appendix or as part of the Cost Proposal. 03/31/2026 05:46 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:13 PM EDT - Q81 Arrow Right Question: Administrative Clarification "Evidence that the human and physical resources are sufficient to perform the Agreement as specified and assure delivery of all deliverables within the time specified in the Agreement" - Please elaborate on the kinds of evidence accepted for this requirement. Arrow Right Answer: Your proposal methodology, an organizational chart, and résumés listing the required staffing to complete the work are acceptable evidence of human and physical resources that are sufficient to perform the Agreement as specified and assure delivery of all deliverables within the time specified in the Agreement. 03/31/2026 05:47 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:40 PM EDT - Q82 Arrow Right Question: Administrative Clarification Is it mandatory to have prior experience with SANDAG in order to comply with fiscal requirements? Arrow Right Answer: No, prior experience working with SANDAG is not mandatory in order to comply with fiscal requirements. 03/31/2026 05:47 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:40 PM EDT - Q83 Arrow Right Question: Administrative Clarification Regarding financial statements, during the Pre-bid meeting it was clarified that it is not required to provide the complete financial statement report and that the submission should be limited to one page. Can SANDAG confirm whether vendors are expected to provide only key financial figures or a summary of the audited report? Typically, these documents exceed one page, and the intent is to provide SANDAG with the most accurate information. Also, does need to be certified by an independent certified public accountant authorized? Arrow Right Answer: Please see responses to Questions 77 and 80 03/31/2026 05:52 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:40 PM EDT - Q84 Arrow Right Question: Pricing Clarification Does SANDAG have a preferred pricing structure or can the vendors provide their own format? Arrow Right Answer: Vendors may provide their own pricing structure, however, it is required to submit proposals using the provided Microsoft Excel document (*.xlsx). 03/31/2026 05:54 PM EDT 04/07/2026 01:40 PM EDT
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