SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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The County of Los Angeles is seeking proposals for the East Los Angeles Demonstration Bicycle Sharing Program, with a contract term of up to four years and an estimated total value of $1.5 million for approximately 200 E-bikes. Proposals are due by December 31, 2024, and can be submitted electronically or via USB/CD. For details, contact Victoria Cabrera.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Public Works requests proposals for the East Los Angeles Demonstration Bicycle Sharing Program (BRC0000571). This contract has been designed to have a potential maximum contract term of 4 years consisting of an initial 1-year term and potential additional three 1-year option renewals. The total contract amount of this service is estimated to be $1,500,000, which includes a one-time purchase of E-bikes per Exhibit A, Scope of Work (tentatively estimated to be about 200 E-bikes). The Request for Proposals (RFP) with contract specifications, forms, and instructions for preparing and submitting proposals may be accessed at http://pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts or may be requested from Ms. Victoria Cabrera at (626) 300-2652 or vacabrera@pw.lacounty.gov or Ms. Rori Rubio at (626) 458-2584 or rrubio@pw.lacounty.gov, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The deadline to submit proposals is Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Please direct your questions to Ms. Cabrera or Ms. Rubio. See below for all deadlines relating to this solicitation. Be advised, any changes to the due dates listed herein will only be made by Public Works, in writing in the form of a Notice to the solicitation. ATTENDANCE BY THE PROPOSER OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AT THE CONFERENCE IS OPTIONAL. An optional proposers' conference will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams Meeting Online Events. To participate, the proposers will need to sign-in using the electronic sign-in sheet through the website listed below. Attendees should be prepared to ask questions at that time about the specifications, proposal requirements, and contract terms. It is the proposers' sole responsibility to do their due diligence to visit and familiarize themselves with the work locations and their requirements before submitting their proposal. After the conference, proposers must submit questions in writing and request information for this solicitation by Monday, December 16, 2024. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FREQUENTLY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THIS SOLICITATION. ALL NOTICES WILL BE POSTED AT http://pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts. "Do Business with Public Works" Website Mandatory Registration You are now required to register an account on Public Works' "Do Business With Public Works" website in order to view any current solicitation: https://dpw.lacounty.gov/contracts/opportunities.aspx. Registration is only needed one time. Further, you should also register as a plan holder for this specific RFP BRC0000571. Only those firms registered as plan holders for this RFP through the website will receive automatic notification when any update to this RFP is made. Plan holder information is viewable to other registered plan holders. The County does not have an obligation to notify any proposers other than through the Public Works website's automatic notification system. Proposers are requested to submit proposals offering a loan-to-own e-bicycle program services in accordance with Exhibit A (Scope of Work) and in a format specified in Part I, Section 2 (Proposal Format and Content Requirements) of this RFP. At the time of proposal submission, proposers must meet all of the minimum mandatory requirements listed in Part I, Section I, and complete Form PW-14 (Minimum Mandatory Requirements) to qualify as eligible to perform the services under this contract. Proposal Submission The following two options are available for submitting proposals: 1. Submit electronic proposals through Bid Express. An Infotech/Bid Express Guide is included as Attachment 6, which states for new customers, you must register for an account and set up a Multi-Browser Digital ID before the RFP deadline. Please allow enough time for proposals to upload. If the proposer is not registered with Bid Express two weeks before the submission deadline, proceed with submitting the electronic proposal as indicated below. 2. Submit electronic proposals via Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive or compact disk (CD) to Public Works Headquarters. The proposals must be received by the Cashier's Office by the deadline. Proposals shall be addressed to: Los Angeles County Public Works Cashier's Office 900 South Fremont Avenue, Mezzanine Level Alhambra, CA 91803 Attention: Ms. Victoria Cabrera East Los Angeles Demonstration Bicycle Sharing Program RFP NUMBER: BRC0000571 Proposers may use FedEx or UPS (or other delivery service) to deliver proposals. Proposers may submit proposals in-person to the Cashier’s Office by the deadline. Submissions must be received by the specified submittal date and time. SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Electronic Submission of Proposals In lieu of submitting electronic proposals via USB drive, you may submit proposals electronically on www.bidexpress.com. Bid Express is a secure third-party online bidding service. Bid Express charges a service fee to use their platform. Public Works recommends registering with Bid Express as soon as possible for first-time users, due to the lengthy registration process. If the proposer is not yet registered with Bid Express, it is recommended they register two (2) weeks prior to the proposal submission due date. An Infotech/Bid Express Guide is included as Attachment 6, which states for new customers, you must register for an account and set up a Multi-Browser Digital ID before the RFP deadline. Visit the Infotech Knowledge Center at the following link for more information: Bid Express® help guides. https://infotechinc.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/360003900254-Bid-Express-at-www-bidexpress-com. The current file limitation for Bid Express is limited to 10 MB per file and up to 50 files can be uploaded for a total document submission of 500 MB. Note that even 9 MB files might need extra time or assistance from Infotech/Bid Express Customer Support. Proposers are required to plan ahead to account for the file size and submission process in order to meet the proposal due date. If proposer submits a proposal through Bid Express, proposer should not submit hard copies, CDs, or any other materials to the County via mail or delivery. As stated above, proposers are required to plan ahead in order to allow sufficient time to account for uploading files along with size limitation in order to meet the proposal submission deadline. Doing Business with Preference Program Enterprise The County provides many benefits for firms that are certified through the County's Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Social Enterprise (SE), collectively called Preference Program Enterprise (PPE). Eligible firms, prime contractors, and subcontractors are strongly encouraged to participate and receive benefits available only to PPE, such as price preference during solicitation process, when applicable, and the PPE Prompt Payment Program. Prompt payment is defined as 15 calendar days after the receipt of an undisputed invoice for goods or services. Information on this program and how to obtain certification are available on the County of Los Angeles Department of Economic Opportunity website: Office of Small Business | LA County AJCC, CA
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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