SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · PALM DESERT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE

    On-Call Plumbing Maintenance Services at Authority Properties

    Issued by Palm Desert Operations & Maintenance
    cityRFPPalm Desert Operations & MaintenanceSol. 272731
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Jun 20, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 9, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Palm Desert
    city
    NAICS CODE
    238220
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Palm Desert Housing Authority seeks qualified plumbing contractors for on-call maintenance services at 15 affordable housing properties. The contract is for one year with renewal options. Services include emergency and routine plumbing repairs, inspections, and optional upgrades. Proposals must demonstrate experience, staffing, and compliance with licensing and safety requirements.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    272731
    Type / RFx
    RFP
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    June 9, 2026
    Due Date
    June 20, 2026
    NAICS Code
    238220AI guide
    Agency
    Palm Desert Operations & Maintenance

    Description

    The Palm Desert Housing Authority ("Authority") is requesting proposals from qualified Contractors ("Contractor" or "Proposers") to establish a Maintenance Services Agreement ("Agreement") for a one (1)-year term with an option to renew for four (4) 1-year terms with one or more qualified contractors.

    The Authority owns fifteen (15) affordable apartment rental properties in the City of Palm Desert. The intent of this solicitation is to contract with one or more qualified plumbing contractors to provide on-call plumbing services as described in this document.

    To serve and promote the welfare of its residents, the Authority intends to procure the Services, as described in this solicitation.

    Background

    The City Council of the City of Palm Desert ("City Council") has determined that there is a need for a housing authority within City limits. Consequently, the Authority was established. The Authority is a public agency functioning as a separate legal entity from the City of Palm Desert ("City") whose objective is to serve and promote the welfare of its residents. The members of the City Council constitutes the governing body of the Authority, which is known as the "Authority Board". The Authority Board meets every second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Palm Desert City Hall, which is located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive.

    The Authority owns 15 affordable housing properties in the City of Palm Desert which amounts to 1,114 units. The properties are managed by a contracted property management group which is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the properties.

    The City is a charter city in the State of California and was incorporated in 1973. The City is a thriving community of approximately 50,000 full-time and 32,000 seasonal residents. It is located in the Coachella Valley in eastern Riverside County, the City is part of the low desert region of Southern California. The City features big-city resources in a friendly, small-town setting, offering first class educational opportunities, as well as safe and clean streets, in addition to plentiful shopping and community events. Palm Desert is considered the geographical, educational and retail center of the Coachella Valley.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: 2026-RFP-035
    • Department: Housing
    • Department Head: Jessica Gonzalez (Senior Management Analyst)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-06-15T21:00:00.000Z
    • Answers Posted By: 2026-06-17T00:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • Clarity, Completeness, and Conformance with Proposal Requirements (10 pts)

      Evaluation will consider whether the proposal is organized, complete, responsive, and submitted in accordance with the solicitation’s Content and Format of Proposal requirements.

      Consideration may be given to:

      • Whether the proposal follows the required format and organization.
      • Whether all requested sections, forms, certifications, acknowledgments, and attachments are included.
      • Whether the proposal clearly addresses the Scope of Services and proposal response requirements.
      • Whether the proposal provides enough detail to allow the Housing Authority to evaluate qualifications, approach, availability, response capability, and pricing.
      • Whether the proposal clearly identifies any exceptions, deviations, exclusions, assumptions, or limitations.
      • Whether the proposal is internally consistent and free from material contradictions.
      • Whether the pricing proposal is clear and aligns with the services proposed.
      • Whether the proposal is professional, understandable, and easy to evaluate.
      • Whether the proposer acknowledged all addenda, if applicable.
    • Qualifications and Relevant Experience (20 pts)

      Evaluation will consider the proposer’s demonstrated qualifications and experience performing on-call plumbing maintenance services similar in size, scope, and complexity to the services requested.

      Consideration may be given to:

      • Experience providing on-call plumbing maintenance services.
      • Experience serving multifamily residential, affordable housing, apartment complex, property management, municipal, public agency, or similar clients.
      • Experience working in occupied residential units and common areas.
      • Experience with emergency plumbing response, drain and sewer stoppages, leak repairs, water heaters, boilers, sewer camera inspections, hydro-jetting, and related plumbing services.
      • Possession and maintenance of an active California C-36 Plumbing Contractor license.
      • Understanding of applicable codes, permits, inspections, prevailing wage, certified payroll, contractor registration, apprenticeship, and labor compliance requirements when applicable.
      • Quality and relevance of references.
    • Staffing, Availability, and Response Capacity (20 pts)

      Evaluation will consider the proposer’s staffing resources, availability, and demonstrated ability to respond to routine, urgent, emergency, after-hours, weekend, and holiday service calls.

      Consideration may be given to:

      • Number and qualifications of assigned personnel.
      • Availability of qualified technicians and supervisory staff.
      • Ability to respond to emergency calls within the expected 2–4 hour timeframe.
      • Ability to respond to urgent calls within 24 hours.
      • Ability to respond to routine calls within 2–4 business days.
      • Ability to support multiple Authority properties and simultaneous service calls.
      • Dispatch procedures, emergency contact process, and backup staffing.
      • Availability for after-hours, weekend, and holiday work.
    • Approach to Services, Work Authorization, and Coordination (20 pts)

      Evaluation will consider the proposer’s approach to managing, coordinating, documenting, and completing assigned work.

      Consideration may be given to:

      • Clear process for receiving, dispatching, tracking, and completing work orders.
      • Understanding that no work shall begin without proper authorization, except when immediate action is necessary to prevent injury, property damage, flooding, sewage backup, or loss of essential services.
      • Approach to coordinating with the property management company, Housing Authority, residents, and other designated representatives.
      • Process for confirming property name, unit number or location, description of issue, estimated response time, applicable rate, service priority, and not-to-exceed amount.
      • Communication practices for delays, access issues, unsafe conditions, recurring problems, code concerns, or recommended follow-up work.
      • Procedures for occupied-unit access and resident-sensitive work.
      • Worksite cleanliness, resident protection, debris removal, and property protection.
      • Quality of documentation, including service tickets, labor hours, materials used, photos when requested, unresolved issues, temporary repairs, recommendations, and invoices.
    • Service Capabilities, Equipment, and Optional Services (15 pts)

      Evaluation will consider the proposer’s ability to provide the full range of requested plumbing services and any optional or separately authorized services.

      Consideration may be given to:

      • Ability to perform routine plumbing service calls.
      • Ability to perform emergency, after-hours, weekend, and holiday service calls.
      • Ability to perform drain and sewer stoppage clearing.
      • Ability to perform water supply line, gas piping, waste piping, kitchen, bathroom, laundry, exterior plumbing, fixture, toilet, valve, and supply line repairs.
      • Ability to perform water heater, boiler, circulating pump, and related hot water system repairs.
      • Availability of sewer camera inspection, line locating, and hydro-jetting equipment.
      • Ability to perform minor underground piping repairs.
      • Ability to provide recommendations for larger repairs, replacements, accessibility modifications, or capital work.
      • Ability to provide optional services such as boiler replacement, water heater replacement, sewer lateral replacement, major pipe replacement, re-piping, tub-to-shower conversions, or accessibility-related bathing modifications when specifically authorized.
      • Ability to furnish necessary tools, vehicles, materials, equipment, transportation, and incidentals.
    • Pricing Proposal (15 pts)

      Evaluation will consider whether the pricing proposal is complete, reasonable, clear, and advantageous to the Housing Authority.

      Consideration may be given to:

      • Regular business hours hourly rate.
      • Emergency, after-hours, weekend, and holiday rates.
      • Minimum service call charges, trip charges, dispatch fees, mobilization charges, or other additional charges.
      • Overtime rates, if applicable.
      • Material markup percentage.
      • Equipment rates.
      • Drain cleaning, sewer camera inspection, line locating, hydro-jetting, water heater, boiler, and specialty service pricing.
      • Pricing for optional services, if offered.
      • Clarity of exclusions, assumptions, conditions, and limitations.
      • Overall cost reasonableness in relation to qualifications, availability, response capability, and service quality.

    Submission Requirements

    • Proposal (WITHOUT COST) (required)

      Proposals shall be clear, concise, complete, and well organized. Proposers should provide sufficient information to allow the Authority to evaluate the Proper's qualifications, experience, availability, response capability, pricing, and ability to provide on-call maintenance services at Authority-owned affordable housing properties.

      Proposals shall be organized and include page numbers for all pages in the proposal. The proposal shall be uploaded here, in the following order and shall include:

      1. Cover Letter

      The proposal shall include a cover letter signed by an individual authorized to bind the Proposer. The cover letter shall include, at minimum:

      • Proposer’s legal business name, address, telephone number, and website, if applicable.
      • Name, title, telephone number, and email address of the primary contact person.
      • A brief statement confirming the Proposer’s interest in providing on-call plumbing maintenance services to the Housing Authority.
      • A statement confirming that the Proposer has reviewed the Scope of Services and can provide the required services.
      • A statement confirming the Proposer’s ability to respond to emergency, urgent, routine, after-hours, weekend, and holiday service calls.
      • A statement confirming that the proposal shall remain valid for the period required by the solicitation.
      • Any exceptions to the solicitation requirements, proposed agreement, insurance requirements, or Scope of Services. If no exceptions are taken, the Proposer shall state that no exceptions are taken.
      1. Company Profile and Qualifications

      The proposal shall include a description of the Proposer’s company, qualifications, and capacity to provide on-call plumbing maintenance services. At minimum, this section shall include:

      • Number of years the company has been in business.
      • Description of the company’s experience providing residential, multifamily, affordable housing, apartment complex, property management, municipal, public agency, or similar on-call plumbing services.
      • Description of the company’s organizational structure and staffing resources.
      • Location of the office or service yard that would support the Housing Authority’s properties.
      • Description of the company’s ability to serve multiple Housing Authority properties located throughout the City of Palm Desert.
      • Confirmation that the Proposer possesses and will maintain an active California C-36 Plumbing Contractor license.
      • Identification of any additional licenses, certifications, registrations, or specialized qualifications relevant to the services.
      • Confirmation that the Proposer can maintain all required insurance, licenses, and approved vendor status with the City of Palm Desert.
      • Description of the Proposer’s experience complying with applicable federal, state, and local codes, permit requirements, inspections, prevailing wage, certified payroll, contractor registration, apprenticeship, and labor compliance requirements when applicable.
      1. Relevant Experience

       The proposal shall describe the Proposer’s relevant experience performing services similar in size, scope, and complexity to the services requested by the Housing Authority.

      At minimum, this section should address experience with:

      • On-call plumbing maintenance services.
      • Emergency plumbing response.
      • Multifamily residential or apartment property plumbing.
      • Occupied-unit service coordination.
      • Drain and sewer stoppage clearing.
      • Leak repairs.
      • Water heater, boiler, circulating pump, or hot water system repairs.
      • Sewer camera inspection and line locating.
      • Hydro-jetting.
      • Minor underground piping repairs.
      • Coordination with property managers, housing agencies, public agencies, or similar clients.
      • Tub-to-shower conversions or accessibility-related bathing modifications, if the Proposer is proposing to provide those services.
      • Work requiring permits, inspections, or coordination with local building officials.

      The Proposer should identify whether these services are performed by the Proposer’s own employees or by subcontractors.

      1. Staffing and Key Personnel

      The proposal shall identify the personnel who would be assigned to perform, supervise, dispatch, coordinate, or manage the work.

      At minimum, this section shall include:

      • Name, title, role, and qualifications of the project manager or primary account representative.
      • Name, title, role, and qualifications of the service manager, dispatcher, or emergency contact, if different.
      • Description of the plumbing technicians or crews expected to perform the work.
      • Description of the Proposer’s staffing capacity for simultaneous service calls at multiple properties.
      • Description of technician qualifications, licensing, certifications, training, and experience.
      • Identification of the person or team responsible for communication with property management and the Housing Authority.
      • Identification of the person authorized to provide estimates, not-to-exceed amounts, and revised pricing when work exceeds the original authorization.
      • Description of the Proposer’s ability to provide after-hours, weekend, holiday, and emergency response.
      1. Approach to Services

      The proposal shall describe the Proposer’s approach to providing on-call plumbing maintenance services to the Housing Authority.

      At minimum, this section shall address:

      • How service calls are received, assigned, dispatched, tracked, and completed.
      • How the Proposer prioritizes emergency, urgent, routine, and scheduled work.
      • How the Proposer will coordinate with the property management company, Housing Authority, residents, and other designated representatives.
      • How the Proposer will confirm property name, unit number or work location, description of issue, estimated response time, applicable rate, service priority, and not-to-exceed amount before beginning work.
      • How the Proposer will handle occupied-unit work and coordinate access through property management.
      • How the Proposer will communicate delays, access issues, unsafe conditions, recurring issues, or recommended follow-up work.
      • How the Proposer will protect residents, staff, property, and surrounding work areas.
      • How the Proposer will keep work areas clean and remove debris created by the work.
      • How the Proposer will document completed work, temporary repairs, unresolved issues, exclusions, and follow-up recommendations.
      • How the Proposer will ensure that no work begins without proper authorization, except when immediate action is required to prevent injury, property damage, flooding, sewage backup, or loss of essential services.
      •  
      1. Response Time and Availability

      The proposal shall describe the Proposer’s availability and ability to meet the response expectations described in the Scope of Services.

      At minimum, this section shall include:

      • Confirmation of the Proposer’s ability to respond to emergency service calls within the expected timeframe.
      • Confirmation of the Proposer’s ability to respond to urgent service calls within the expected timeframe.
      • Confirmation of the Proposer’s ability to respond to routine service calls within the expected timeframe.
      • Description of after-hours, weekend, and holiday availability.
      • Description of dispatch procedures for emergency calls.
      • Description of backup staffing or escalation procedures when the primary technician or crew is unavailable.
      • Description of any limitations on response times, service areas, after-hours availability, or types of work the Proposer can perform.
      • Identification of emergency contact procedures, including phone number, email, or dispatch method.

      7. Service Capabilities        

      The proposal shall clearly identify which services the Proposer is qualified and available to perform.

      At minimum, the Proposer shall address its ability to provide the following services:

      • Regular plumbing service calls during normal business hours.
      • Emergency, after-hours, weekend, and holiday plumbing service calls.
      • Drain and sewer stoppage clearing.
      • Water supply line leak repairs.
      • Gas piping leak repairs, where properly licensed.
      • Exposed waste piping repairs.
      • Kitchen, bathroom, laundry, and exterior plumbing repairs.
      • Faucet, valve, angle stop, hose bibb, cartridge, trap, and supply line replacement.
      • Toilet repair or replacement.
      • Water heater repair or replacement.
      • Boiler, circulating pump, and related hot water system repairs.
      • Sewer camera inspection and line locating.
      • Hydro-jetting.
      • Minor underground piping repairs.
      • Recommendations for larger repairs, replacement, accessibility modifications, or capital work.

      The Proposer shall also identify whether it is qualified and available to perform the following optional services when specifically authorized:

      • Boiler replacement.
      • Water heater replacement.
      • Sewer lateral replacement.
      • Major pipe replacement or re-piping.
      • Complete tub-to-shower conversions.
      • Accessibility-related bathing modifications.
      • Grab bar installation, backing/blocking, shower valve relocation, drain relocation, waterproofing, shower pan or surround installation, and related conversion work.
      • Work requiring excavation, trenching, asphalt, concrete, demolition, drywall, flooring, framing, tile, or finish repair.

      If the Proposer does not provide any of the listed services, the proposal shall clearly identify those exclusions.

      8. Subcontractors

      The proposal shall identify any subcontractors, if any, that the Proposer intends to use for any portion of the work.

      For each proposed subcontractor, the proposal shall include:

      • Subcontractor’s legal business name.
      • Scope of work to be performed.
      • License classification and license number, if applicable.
      • Relevant qualifications and experience.
      • Confirmation that subcontractor use shall be subject to prior approval by the Housing Authority or property management company, as applicable.
      • Confirmation that subcontractors shall comply with all applicable solicitation, contract, insurance, licensing, labor compliance, safety, and documentation requirements.

      If the Proposer does not intend to use subcontractors, the proposal shall state that all work will be performed by the Proposer’s own forces unless otherwise approved in writing.

      9. Materials, Equipment, and Vehicles

      The proposal shall describe the Proposer’s ability to furnish the labor, materials, tools, equipment, vehicles, transportation, and incidentals necessary to complete assigned work.

      At minimum, this section shall include:

      • Description of vehicles, tools, and equipment available for on-call plumbing services.
      • Availability of drain cleaning equipment, sewer camera equipment, locating equipment, hydro-jetting equipment, or other specialized equipment.
      • Description of commonly stocked parts and materials.
      • Approach to obtaining non-stock, specialty, or replacement materials.
      • Confirmation that materials will be new, code-compliant, and appropriate for residential or multifamily use.
      • Approach to matching existing fixtures and systems when practical.
      • Process for identifying recommended upgrades, replacements, or non-standard materials before installation when possible.

      10. Permits, Inspections, and Code Compliance

      The proposal shall describe the Proposer’s approach to permits, inspections, and code compliance.

      At minimum, this section shall include:

      • Description of the Proposer’s experience identifying when permits or inspections may be required.
      • Description of the process for notifying the Housing Authority or property management company before proceeding with permit-related work.
      • Confirmation that permit-related work will not proceed without prior authorization, except when immediate action is necessary to address an emergency condition.
      • Description of the Proposer’s experience obtaining permits and coordinating inspections.
      • Description of the Proposer’s approach to code-required corrections.
      • Confirmation that the Proposer will comply with applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations.

      11. Documentation and Reporting

      The proposal shall describe the Proposer’s process for documenting service calls, work orders, invoices, and follow-up recommendations.

      At minimum, this section shall include:

      • Sample service ticket, work order, report, or invoice, if available.
      • Description of how the Proposer documents property name and unit or work location.
      • Description of how the Proposer documents date of service, issue reported, work performed, materials used, and labor hours.
      • Description of how photos are provided when requested or when documenting significant damage or repairs.
      • Description of how temporary repairs, unresolved issues, exclusions, and follow-up work are identified.
      • Description of how recommendations for larger repairs, replacements, accessibility modifications, or capital work are communicated.
      • Description of how invoices will reference the approved work order or authorization.
      • Description of any online portal, software, or tracking system available to the Housing Authority or property management company.

      12. Quality Control and Customer Service

      The proposal shall describe the Proposer’s quality control and customer service practices.

      At minimum, this section shall include:

      • Process for ensuring work is performed in a professional, safe, and workmanlike manner.
      • Process for reviewing completed work.
      • Process for addressing call-backs, incomplete work, recurring issues, or customer service concerns.
      • Process for communicating with property management and Housing Authority representatives.
      • Process for minimizing disruption to residents and property operations.
      • Process for protecting occupied units, common areas, laundry rooms, utility rooms, mechanical rooms, exterior areas, and other work locations.
      • Process for documenting and correcting deficiencies.
      • Any warranties or guarantees provided for labor, materials, parts, or specific repairs.

      13. Safety and Resident Protection

      The proposal shall describe the Proposer’s safety practices and approach to resident protection.

      At minimum, this section shall address:

      • Safety procedures for occupied residential properties.
      • Procedures for preventing resident, staff, and public exposure to unsafe work areas.
      • Procedures for managing active leaks, flooding, sewer backups, gas-related plumbing concerns, or other emergency conditions.
      • Procedures for protecting property, fixtures, flooring, cabinets, walls, and finishes.
      • Procedures for cleanup and debris removal.
      • Procedures for identifying and reporting unsafe conditions.
      • Employee training related to workplace safety, customer service, occupied-unit access, and multifamily residential work.

       14. References

      The proposal shall include references for similar work performed within the last five years. References should involve on-call plumbing maintenance, multifamily residential properties, affordable housing properties, public agencies, property management clients, or other comparable work.

      For each reference, provide:

      • Client or agency name.
      • Contact person.
      • Contact title.
      • Telephone number.
      • Email address.
      • Description of services provided.
      • Contract term or dates of service.
      • Approximate annual contract value or total project value.
      • Description of emergency, after-hours, routine, or on-call services provided, if applicable.
    • Fee Proposal (required)

      Please provide a lump-sum, not-to-exceed fee proposal for the scope of Services. The fee proposal shall include hourly rates for all personnel for “Additional Work” (as such term is defined in the proposed Agreement attached herein).

    • Bid Guarantee (required)

      IF SUBMITTING AN ORIGINAL BID BOND: Please download the Bid Bond Form under #Attachments, and Mail or hand deliver in a sealed and labeled envelope including the Project Number, Project Title, and Project Due Date visible on the outside of the envelope to the City Clerk's Office located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 before the bid submittal deadline.

      IF SUBMITTING CASH OR CASHIER'S CHECK: Mail or hand deliver in a sealed and labeled envelope including the Project Number, Project Title, and Project Due Date visible on the outside of the envelope to the City Clerk's Office located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 before the bid submittal deadline.

      IF SUBMITTING AN E-BID BOND: follow E-Bid Bond instructions.

    • E-Bid Bond

      Please enter your Bid Bond information from Surety2000 below ONLY IF YOU ARE NOT SUBMITTING A HARD COPY BID BOND, CASH, OR CASHIER'S CHECK.

    • Non-Collusion Declaration (required)

      The undersigned declares:

      I am an authorized representative of my company, the party making the foregoing Bid, to certify the following.

      The Bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham. The Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to put in a false or sham bid. The Bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any Bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The Bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the Bid Price of the Bidder or any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the Bid Price, or of that of any other Bidder. All statements contained in the Bid are true. The Bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her Bid Price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.

      Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a Bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of the Bidder.

      I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

    • Iran Contracting Act Certification (required)

      (Public Contract Code section 2200 et seq.)

      As required by California Public Contract Code Section 2204, the Contractor certifies subject to penalty for perjury that the option selected below relating to the Contractor’s status in regard to the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 (Public Contract Code Section 2200 et seq.) is true and correct.

      Note: In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 2205, false certification of this form shall be reported to the California Attorney General and may result in civil penalties equal to the greater of $250,000 or twice the Contract amount, termination of the Contract and/or ineligibility to bid on contracts for three years.

    • Enter your valid CA Contractors State License Board (CSLB) number (required)

      Please enter your License Number here. This will be verified against the state database.

    • Enter your California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Registration number (required)

      Please enter your Public Works Contractor DIR Number. This will be verified against the state database.

    • SAM.gov (required)

      Please enter your legal entity name for SAM.gov verification.

    • Type of Business (required)
    • Litigation (required)

      Provide litigation history for any claims filed by your firm or against your firm related to the provision of Services in the last five (5) years (or type "N/A").

    • Changes to Agreement (required)

      The Authority standard Maintenance Services Agreement contract is included as an attachment herein. The Proposer shall identify any objections to and/or request changes to the standard contract language in this section of the proposal (or type "N/A"). If you are identifying changes here ALSO upload a copy of the redlined Language/Agreement with your Proposal. Changes requested may effect theAuthority's decision to enter into an Agreement.

    • No Deviations from the RFP (required)

      In submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, Proposer is certifying that it takes no exceptions to this RFP including, but not limited to, the Agreement. If any exceptions are taken, such exceptions must be clearly noted here, and may be reason for rejection of the proposal. As such, Proposer is directed to carefully review the proposed Agreement and, in particular, the insurance and indemnification provisions therein (or type "N/A").

    • List the Signatory(s) Authorized to Sign and Bind an Agreement. (required)

      (If two (2) signatures are required, include the following information for both signatories)

      1. Full Name
      2. Title
      3. Physical Business Address
      4. Email Address
      5. Phone Number

      Corporation (C-Corp): Requires two signatures from authorized officers— one from President or Vice President, and the other from the Secretary or Treasurer.  

      An alternate signatory may be used if authorized by a Notarized Corporate Resolution or Article of Authority.

      LLC: Usually requires one signature from an authorized member or manager. For significant contracts (e.g., over $50,000 for construction or over $25,000 for service agreements), additional approvals or signatures may be required.

      Sole Proprietorship, Non-Profit, Single LLC: Only the one signature is necessary.

    • Certification of Proposal: The undersigned hereby submits its proposal and, by doing so, agrees to furnish services in accordance with the Request for Proposal (RFP), and to be bound by the terms and conditions of the RFP. (required)
    • What is the Project Number? (required)

      If not required, type "N/A"

    • Agency (required)

      What agency is this for?

    • Agency Awarding Body (required)
    • Select the appropriate Agency abbreviation/acronym. (required)
    • Insert brief Project Description (required)
    • Is this a prevailing wage project? (required)

      Select YES for any "Public Works" project estimated to exceed $15,000.00 (maintenance).

    • Will this project require DIR Registration (required)
    • Will a CA Contractor's State License be required? (required)
    • If a CA Contractor's State License IS required, enter the license classification requirement here.

      ex.) Class A, General Engineering

    • Is a Bid Bond required? (required)
    • Insert Agreement Name (required)
    • Insert background information regarding need for services requested (required)
    • Is this project Federally funded? (required)
    • Pre- Proposal Meeting? (required)
    • Use electronic pricing tabulation? (required)

      If "NO" Proposers will be prompted to upload their own fee proposal.

    • Prices valid for how many days ? (required)

      Prices provided by Proposers in response to this RFP are valid for ____ days from the proposal due date.

    • Will this project exceed $1,000,000.00? (required)

      (this will determine the Iran Disclosure requirement for proposers)

    • Does this project require a City issued permit? (required)

      (ie, encroachment/building permits)

    • Select the appropriate Agency abbreviation/acronym (required)
    • What is your contract term? (required)
    • Is this procurement a purchase of an asset, or does it include services that affect City assets? (required)

    Key dates

    1. June 9, 2026Published
    2. June 20, 2026Responses Due

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