25-P-00005-_Delivery_&_Installation_of_Trees_CW_Trees_for_Tampa_Rebid_Solicitation_Review_Checklist1_-.pdf

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DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF TREES CITYWIDE (TREES FOR TAMPA) RE-BID
Solicitation number
25-P-00005
Issued by
Hillsborough County, Florida

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The document is a Solicitation Review Checklist for the City of Tampa's "Delivery and Installation of Trees Citywide (Trees for Tampa) Re-Bid" procurement, completed by a buyer named Inger Welch on 9/3/24. The checklist is a comprehensive internal review document designed to ensure the solicitation meets all procedural, legal, and operational standards before being released to potential bidders. It covers critical aspects such as scope clarity, compliance with regulations, mandatory requirements, timeline reasonableness, cost/pricing schedules, quality standards, contract terms, and overall document consistency.

The checklist reveals the solicitation is structured as an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with careful attention to defining vendor responsibilities, avoiding vague language, and maintaining document integrity. Key review points include verifying that mandatory requirements are clearly defined, insurance provisions are appropriate, acronyms are correctly used, and the document does not restrict competition. The review process ensures the solicitation provides a fair, transparent procurement opportunity for potential contractors bidding on the citywide tree delivery and installation project, with checks for font consistency, attachment sequencing, and elimination of potential perception of collusion.

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Solicitation Review Checklist

Buyer Name=�------------- Peer Reviewer Name: ______________ _ Date:_

Buyer

□ □ NIA

□ □ N.fA

□ □ NIA

□ □ N/A

□ □ NIA

_______________ Date:

ITBs

Scope/specification provided by end-user is detailed and covers all necessary aspects of good/service.

The document avoids use of vague words, scope, and specifications.

Solicitation complies with all relevant regulations, laws, polic.fes (federal grant guidelines, awardee licensing requirements, etc.), and federal provisions are included (if applicable).

Appropriate sheltered market solicitation (SMS), bid discount, ban the box, etc. overlay is consistent throughout or removed if not applicable.

Mandatory requirements are clearly defined and captured in bidder's checklist (such as licensin�, certifications, years of experience - references, etc.).

Timeline of events is reasonable and justified (newspaper ad., Q&A period, pre-bid, site visit, acquiring insurance certificates, bid opening, etc.).

Pre-bid and site visit information is clearly defined and consistent throughout document, and if mandatory, is justified and reasonable. Management approval in writing is required for solicitations where a mandatory pre-bid and/or site visit has historically never been required.

Date of management approval:

Cost/pricing schedules, bid sheets, etc. are consistent with scope/specification and adequately account for things such as labor, materials, mobilization, freight, optional items, ongoing maintenance, licensing, etc.

Quality standards (if any) are clearly defined and enforceable, such as ISO certifications or industry-specific quality control measures.

The term of award is clearly defined, including options to renew, is realistic, and in-line with industry standards/norms - term is multi-year where possible. If one-time purchase, it is clearly identified as such and consistent throughout document.

Insurance provisions have been added/removed as appropriate.

Acronyms are spelled out in the following format ·n first mention: American Water Works Association ("AWWA"); subsequent menfons use acronym, e.g., AWWA.

Capitalized terms are defined in the document, and capitalization of terms is used consistently throughout document Use of terms are consistent throughout document, e.g., bidder, offerer, contractor, etc. and are not used interchangeably. Definitions of such are included.

Sizeable blank spaces in the document have been clearly identified as being intentionally left blank in order to avoid causing confusion and leading readers to believe information may have been cut off.

"Ban the Box" (Bidder's Criminal History) references have been taken out - Ban the Box is only applicable to procurements >$1 00k The City's responsibilities and roles vs. vendor's responsibilities and roles are clearly stated

D O N/A and outlined, avoiding any vagueness, ambiguity, and contradiction.

THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN CHECKED FOR CONSISTENCY AND ACCURACY WITHIN THE DOCUMENT:•

□ AttachmenUExhibit sequencing

□ Paragraph justification and indentation

□ Font type

□ Font size

□ Font color □ Paragraph/Section numbering

The document has been reviewed from a supplier's perspective to ensure it is not a restrictive document that can give the perception of collusion or undermining open and fair competition.

Peer

D

□ □ NIA

The document is coherent and follows a logical sequence; avoids redundancy or dividing/addressing a single topic/content/deliverable/etc. among multiple sections, requiring users to jump back and forth within the document to identify scope/specs., submittal requirements, etc.

RFPs, RFQs, etc.

In Addition to Above

Evaluation criteria captures technical and quali,tative requirements.

Cost structure/pricing schedule clearly defines compensation such as fixed-price, time and materials, cost reimbursable, milestone, progress payments, etc.

There are no contradictions or duplications in the instructions for proposal format, including required sections/documentation (executive summary, technical approach, qualifications, references, etc.).

The document has taken negotiation, BAFO, and clarification into account and if applicable, have been clearly defined in the document. If COT Agreement or PO only, this is clearly stated in the document.

The table of contents is accurate and documents all sections, attachments, appendices, exhibits, etc. in the solicitation.

D

D

Peer Reviewer Name:
Buyer Name: Inger Welch
Date: 9/3/24
Check Box1: Yes
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Check Box5: Yes
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Check Box38: Yes
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Check Box40: Yes
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Check Box44: Off
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Check Box50: Yes
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Check Box56: Yes
Check Box62: Yes
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Check Box66: Yes

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