2_44A0146_SOQ_Responsiveness_Checklist.pdf

The document is an A&E Consultant's Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Responsiveness Checklist issued by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), revised on 06/01/21. The checklist provides comprehensive guidelines for consultants, contractors, and subconsultants responding to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ), detailing the required documentation and format for submissions. It outlines seven specific sections that must be included in the SOQ, such as transmittal letters, goal documentation for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), organizational information, personnel resumes, example projects, and additional supporting materials.

The checklist includes specific requirements for various sections, such as listing all firms (prime consultants, subconsultants, and vendors), indicating work percentages, providing organizational charts, and submitting personnel resumes. It also mandates documentation related to workforce analysis, nondiscrimination plans, and compliance with California Civil Rights Laws. For contracts valued at $100,000 or more, consultants must submit the California Civil Rights Laws Certification Form. The document emphasizes the need for precise formatting, including font size, page limitations, and specific content for each section to ensure responsive and compliant submissions.