ARMC126-ARMC-6406 Valet Parking Services RFP.pdf

Rev. 9/2025- Services

Request for Proposal No. ARMC126-ARMC-6406

Valet Parking Services

San Bernardino County Arrowhead Regional Medical Center

400 N. Pepper Ave.

Colton, CA 92324

July 2026

Arrowhead Reginal Medical Center

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ARMC126-ARMC-6406

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Purpose San Bernardino County, on behalf of Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, hereafter referred to as “ARMC”, is seeking Proposals from interested and qualified Proposers to provide parking management and valet parking services for the patient and visitor parking lots at the ARMC campus located at 400 N.

Pepper Ave. Colton, CA 92324. The number of awards will be determined by the quality of the proposals received.

B. RFP Contact All correspondence, including Proposals and questions (not bid questions), must be submitted to the person identified below (RFP Contact):

San Bernardino County Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Attn: Cezar Roderos Address: 400 N. Pepper Ave.

Colton, CA 92324

(909) 658-3821 Phone

(909) 958-3813 Fax RoderosC@armc.sbcounty.gov

Fax number and e-mail address may only be used to submit questions (not bid questions). Proposals will not be accepted by email or facsimile. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the County Electronic Procurement Network (ePro). The completed and signed proposal must be received by the Deadline for Proposals specified in Section II – Proposal Timeline. All Proposers must register with the ePro system prior to the date and time to submit the proposal or they will be disqualified.

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D. Contract Term Services to be provided under this Request for Proposals (RFP) are outlined under Section V, Scope of Work. The Contract period will be for a maximum of 5 years beginning on the date an agreement is signed by the Board of Supervisors or its designee.

E. Location of Services Location(s) where Services are to be provided, completed and managed is at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center 400 N. Pepper Ave. Colton, CA 92324.

The Proposer must include in Proposal, Attachment E - Cost, all transportation, lodging, and per diem costs sufficient to pay its personnel and travel to the aforementioned locations.

F. Assistance to Proposers with a Disability

Proposers with a disability may request accommodation regarding the means of communicating this RFP or participating in the procurement process. For more information, contact the RFP Contact no later than ten (10) days prior to the Deadline for Proposals.

II. PROPOSAL TIMELINE

Release of RFP Monday, July 6, 2026, 2:00PM PST

Mandatory Job Walk July 16, 2026, 11:00AM – 12:00PM PST

Deadline for Submission of Questions Friday, July 24, 2026, 2:00PM PST

Deadline for Proposals Friday, July 31, 2026, 2:00PM PST

Date for Tentative Contract Award September 2026 mailto:RoderosC@armc.sbcounty.gov

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Mandatory Job Walk – A mandatory Job Walk of the physical areas within the scope of work for this RFP will be held on week of July 16, 2026 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST. Proposers must RSVP for Job Walk via email with the contact below on or before July 15, 2026 by 12:00 pm PST. Attendance at the Job Walk is mandatory. No Proposal will be accepted from any Proposer who fails to attend the mandatory Job Walk.

Cezar Roderos RoderosC@armc.sbcounty.gov

(909) 658-3821

The Job Walk will be held at the following location:

Arrowhead Regional Medical Center 400 N. Pepper Ave.

Colton, CA 92324

Questions regarding the contents of this RFP must be submitted in writing in ePro on or before the Deadline for Submission of Questions. All questions will be answered, and both the question and answer will be posted as an Addendum to the RFP in ePro.

III. DEFINITIONS

Capitalized terms used in this RFP shall have the meanings given to them in the RFP and as defined below:

Board: The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors.

Contract: The Contract between the County and the Proposer resulting from the award issued pursuant to this RFP to the successful Proposer.

Contractor: Any individual, company, firm, corporation, partnership or other organization to whom a contract award is made by the County.

Facilitator: A County Purchasing Department buyer or designated individual tasked with managing the processes of the evaluation panel.

Operator: Refers to the contractor who receives a contract with the County to provide the Services under this

RFP.

Proposal: The offer to provide specific goods or services at specified prices and/or other conditions specified in the RFP.

Purchasing Agent: The Director of the County Purchasing Department.

Request for Proposal (RFP): The request for an offer from Proposers interested in providing the identified services sought to be procured by the County. The RFP specifies the evaluation factors to be used and contains or incorporates by reference contractual terms and conditions applicable to the procurement.

Services: The requested services described in this RFP.

Subcontractor: An individual, company, firm, corporation, partnership or other organization, not in the employment of or owned by Contractor who is performing services on behalf of Contractor under the Contract or under a separate contract with or on behalf of Contractor.

IV. PROPOSAL CONDITIONS

A. Authorized Signatures mailto:RoderosC@armc.sbcounty.gov

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All proposals must be signed by an individual authorized to bind the Proposer to the provisions of the

RFP.

B. Term of Offer

Proposals shall remain open, valid and subject to acceptance anytime within nine (9) months after the Proposal submission.

C. Required Review Proposers should carefully review this RFP for defects and questionable or objectionable material.

Comments from Proposers concerning defects and objectionable material in this RFP must be made in writing and received by the RFP contact prior to the deadline for submission of questions identified in Section II or at least ten (10) calendar days before the Deadline for Proposals (whichever occurs last).

This will allow issuance of any necessary amendments or addendums to the RFP. It will also help prevent the opening of a defective RFP and exposure of Proposals upon which an award could not be made.

Protests based on any omission or error, or on the content of this RFP, may be disallowed if not submitted in writing to the attention of the RFP Contact, prior to the deadline for submission of questions identified in Section II or at least ten (10) calendar days before the Deadline for Proposals (whichever occurs last).

D. Incurred Costs

The County is not obligated to pay any costs incurred by Proposer in the preparation of a Proposal in response to this RFP. Proposers agree that all costs incurred in developing a Proposal are the Proposer’s responsibility.

E. Amendments/Addendums to RFP The County reserves the right to issue amendments or addendums to this RFP if the County considers that changes are necessary or additional information is needed.

Changes to a Proposal or withdrawal of a Proposal will only be allowed if a request is received prior to the Deadline for Proposals. No amendments or withdrawals will be accepted after the Deadline for Proposals.

F. Best Value Evaluation As established in this RFP, the County realizes that criteria other than price are important and will award contract(s) based on the Proposal that best meets the needs of the County. The County seeks the optimal combination of quality, price, and various qualitative elements of the required Services that will provide the County the greatest or best value for its money.

G. Right of Rejection Offers must comply with all of the terms of the RFP, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations. The County may reject as non-responsive any Proposal that does not comply with all of the material and substantial terms, conditions, and performance requirements of the RFP.

Further, the County may reject a proposal from any entity that is a parent, affiliate, or subsidiary, or that is under common ownership, control, or management with any other entity submitting a Proposal in response to this RFP.

A Proposer may not qualify the Proposal nor restrict the rights of the County. If Proposer does so, the Proposal may be determined to be a non-responsive counter-offer and the Proposal may be rejected.

No Proposal shall be rejected, however, if it contains a minor irregularity, defect or variation. If the irregularity, defect or variation is considered by the County to be immaterial or inconsequential, the County may choose to accept the Proposal.

Minor irregularities may be waived by the Purchasing Agent when they are any of the following:

1. Do not affect responsiveness;

2. Are merely a matter of form or format;

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3. Do not change the relative standing or otherwise prejudice other offers;

4. Do not change the meaning or scope of the RFP;

5. Are trivial, negligible, or immaterial in nature;

6. Do not reflect a material change in the work; or

7. Do not constitute a substantial reservation against a requirement or provision.

In such cases the Proposer will be notified of the deficiency in the Proposal and given an opportunity to correct the irregularity, defect or variation or the County may elect to waive the deficiency and accept the Proposal. The decision to provide a waiver shall in no way modify or compromise the overall purpose of the submittal, nor excuse the Proposer from compliance with all requirements if awarded a Contract.

This RFP does not commit the County to award a contract. The County reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals if it is in the best interest of the County to do so. The County also reserves the right to terminate this RFP process at any time.

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I. Clarification of Offers

In order to determine if a Proposal is reasonably susceptible for award, communications by the Facilitator for the evaluation panel are permitted with a Proposer to clarify uncertainties or eliminate confusion concerning the contents of a Proposal. Clarifications may not result in a material or substantive change to the Proposal. The evaluation by the panel may be adjusted as a result of a clarification under this section.

J. Public Records Act All Proposals and other material submitted become the property of the County and are subject to release according to the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 7920.000). All Proposal information, including cost information, will be held in confidence during the evaluation and negotiation process.

Thereafter, Proposals are subject to becoming a non-exempt public record.

If a Proposer believes that any portion of its Proposal is exempt from public disclosure, it must indicate the specific portions believed to be confidential and not subject to disclosure on Attachment I - Public Records Act Exemptions. The Proposer also must include a brief description that sets out the reasons for exemption from disclosure. Each stated exemption must include a citation to supporting legal authority, including statutory authority or case law, to support exemption from the Public Records Act. Requested exemptions that do not meet the requirements of this section will not be considered.

The County will use reasonable means to ensure that such information is safeguarded, but will not be held liable for inadvertent disclosure of the information. Proposals marked “Confidential” in their entirety will not be honored, and the County might not deny public disclosure of any portion of Proposals so marked.

By submitting a Proposal with portions identified in Attachment I as “Confidential,” Proposer represents that it has a good faith belief that such portions are exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act. Proposer may be requested to obtain legal protection from disclosure should a Public Records Act request be received. In the event the County does not disclose the information marked “Confidential,” Proposer agrees to reimburse the County for, and to indemnify, defend (with counsel approved by County) and hold harmless the County, its officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, suits, judgments, fines, penalties, costs and expenses, including without limitation, attorneys’ fees, expenses and court costs of any nature arising from or relating to the County’s non-disclosure of any such designated portions of a Proposal.

K. Employment of Former County Officials Information must be provided in Attachment G regarding former County Administrative Officials (as defined below) who are employed by or represent Proposer. The information provided must include a

Request for Proposal Valet Parking Services list of former County Administrative Officials who terminated County employment within the last five years and who are now officers, principals, partners, associates or members of Proposer and should also include the employment and/or representative capacity and the dates these individuals began employment with or representation of Proposer. For purposes of this section, “County Administrative Official” is defined as a member of the Board of Supervisors or such member’s staff, Chief Executive Officer or member of such officer’s staff, County department or group head, assistant department or group head, or any employee in the Exempt Group, Management Unit or Safety Management Unit.

Failure to provide this information may result in the Proposal being deemed non-responsive.

L. Iran Contracting Act of 2010 In accordance with Public Contract Code section 2204(a), the Proposer certifies upon submission that the Proposer signing the Proposal is not identified on a list created pursuant to subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code section 2203 (https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement- Division-Resources-List-Folder/List-of-Ineligible-Businesses)as a person (as defined in Public Contract Code section 2202(e)) engaging in investment activities in Iran described in subdivision (a) of Public Contract Code section 2202.5, or as a person described in subdivision (b) of Public Contract Code section 2202.5, as applicable.

Proposers are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the Proposer to civil penalties, termination of an existing contract, and ineligibility to bid on a contract for a period of three (3) years in accordance with Public Contract Code section 2205. Proposer agrees that signing the Proposal shall constitute signature of this Certification.

M. Disclosure of Criminal and Civil Proceedings The County reserves the right to request the information described herein from the Proposer selected for Contract award. Failure to provide the information may result in a disqualification from the selection process and no award of Contract to the Proposer. The County also reserves the right to obtain the requested information by way of a background check performed by an investigative firm. The selected Proposer may also be asked to provide information to clarify initial responses. Negative information provided or discovered may result in disqualification from the selection process and no award of Contract.

The selected Proposer may be asked whether the firm, or any of its partners, principals, members, associates or key employees (as that term is defined herein), within the last ten years, has been indicted on or had charges brought against it or them (if still pending) or convicted of any crime or offense arising directly or indirectly from the conduct of the firm’s business, or whether the firm, or any of it partners, principals, members, associates or key employees, has within the last ten years, been indicted on or had charges brought against it or them (if still pending) or convicted of any crime or offense involving financial misconduct or fraud. If the response is affirmative, the Proposer will be asked to describe any such indictments or charges (and the status thereof), convictions and the surrounding circumstances in detail.

In addition, the selected Proposer may also be asked to disclose whether the firm, or any of its partners, principals, members, associates or key employees, within the last ten years, has been the subject of legal proceedings as defined herein arising directly from the provision of services by the firm or those individuals. “Legal proceedings” means any civil actions filed in a court of competent jurisdiction, or any matters filed by an administrative or regulatory body with jurisdiction over the firm or the individuals. If the response is affirmative, the Proposer will be asked to describe any such legal proceedings (and the status and disposition thereof) and the surrounding circumstances in detail.

For purposes of this provision “key employees” includes any individuals providing direct service to the County. “Key employees” do not include clerical personnel providing service at the firm’s offices or locations.

N. Debarment and Suspension; California Secretary of State Business Entity Registration.

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Proposer certifies in Attachment D that neither it nor its principals or subcontractors are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency. (See Attachment D and the following United States General Services Administration’s System for Award Management website https://www.sam.gov). Proposer also certifies in Attachment D that if it or any of the subcontractors listed in the Proposal are business entities that must be registered with the California Secretary of State, they are registered and in good standing with the Secretary of State.

O. Unsatisfactory Performance Proposer affirms that it has no record of unsatisfactory performance with the County in the twenty-four

(24) month period immediately preceding the date of issuance of this RFP.

P. Final Authority The final authority to award a contract(s) as a result of this RFP rests solely with the County Board of Supervisors, or as delegated by the Board of Supervisors.

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V. SCOPE OF WORK

A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

ARMC is a 456-bed, state-of-the-art, acute care facility, embracing advanced technology in all patient care and support areas. ARMC offers the latest in patient care by providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, four off-campus community health centers, behavioral health inpatient services and numerous specialty services. ARMC is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. ARMC is accredited as an American College of Surgeons Level I Trauma Center., with an extremely busy emergency department, ARMC provides emergency care for approximately 130,460 County residents, 113,769 admissions and approximately 254,000 outpatient visits annually.

ARMC desires to engage a qualified professional parking management service organization that has the experience, work force, and financial resources needed to perform the full range of parking management and valet parking services described in this RFP.

B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Parking management and valet parking services at ARMC ease the stress of hospital visits, especially for patients with mobility challenges or those arriving for appointments and emergency care. The program alleviates parking congestion by streamlining vehicle flow and optimizing available spaces, contributing to a more organized parking environment. ARMC currently provides valet parking services to its visitors and patients. Continuation of valet parking services underscores our commitment to enhancing the patient experience, improving accessibility, and maintaining a positive first impression. The services to be provided by the awarded proposer include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Provide all materials, supplies, equipment and tools required to deliver parking management and valet services (including, but not limited to parking tickets, key stands, valet/operator booths, directional and wayfinding signage, valet parking staff uniforms, key hooks, and personal protective equipment, including, but not limited to masks, facial coverings, gloves, hand sanitizers, and sanitizing wipes, etc.) The selected operator may not charge ARMC patients or visitors any fees for parking management or valet services under any circumstances.

2. Manage patient and visitor lots for a total of approximately 750+ spaces; evaluate the parking lot to maximize the space available and facilitate smooth operations. This figure is an estimate and subject to change based on construction, emergency operations, or campus needs. Provide solutions to create more spaces in the existing lots based on parking management expertise and applicable laws (e.g., effective stall utilization, car stacking etc.).

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3. Provide services to include, but are not limited to, issuing valet parking claim tickets, securing keys, wheelchair services, providing traffic cones, shade coverings, and other supplies and professional materials incidental to the management and performance of parking management services.

4. At the end of each shift, remaining vehicle keys shall be transferred to a designated on-duty valet supervisor. If vehicles remain unclaimed one (1) hour after closing, all remaining keys and tickets shall be secured in an ARMC-approved locked location with a documented chain-of-custody procedure.

5. Provide effective management and operations of valet services including parking, delivering, and directing vehicles to and from the valet greeting areas located at the North and South ends of ARMC campus as appropriately required based on the demand, which may vary daily. Locations and staffing levels may be adjusted at ARMC’s discretion based on demand, events, or emergency conditions.

Valet parking services must be delivered in a manner that minimizes wait times and traffic congestion while improving patient and visitor experience and ensures safety with wait times not to exceed five

(5) minutes from the time a patient or visitor enters the valet area for drop-off services and wait time not to exceed ten (10) minutes from the time a patient or visitor request is received for retrieval service.

6. Provide alternative parking management solutions that may not have been identified in this RFP, upon request by ARMC.

7. Provide sufficient number of staff, vehicles, supplies, insurance, materials and services to operate valet parking services to meet the needs of the County and perform in accordance to industry standards and all terms, conditions, schedules, provisions, and requirements of this solicitation and any resultant contract for two valet parking stations strategically placed for the safety of the public, vendor’s staff, and ARMC staff. Operator and operator staff are independent contractors and will not be employees or agents of the County. All expenses for staff wages, benefits, taxes and other similar expenses shall be at the operators’ sole cost and expense. Operator shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County and ARMC from any claims arising from Operator’s personnel or operations.

8. Provide documentation on the training that is provided to staff. Training shall include, at minimum:

customer service, vehicle handling, American Disability Act (ADA) awareness, safety procedures, incident reporting, and emergency response protocols.

9. Ensure a process is in place to inform operator staff when the onsite lot is close to full (with valet support) requiring use of available parking. Website, text messaging, two-way radio or other similar methods are preferred. All systems must be operational at all times during service hours.

10. Provide table or podium and umbrella or covering for operators, two-way radios for communications, and gas-powered Golf Cart system for parking staff. All equipment shall be owned, insured, maintained, fueled, and replaced by the Operator at no cost to ARMC.

11. Provide required signage that will clearly identify the purpose of the services for patients and visitors.

Signs should be professionally manufactured and easy to read. A drawing/sketch of proposed signs will be provided to ARMC for approval prior to commencement of services. The parking signs shall be set up each morning of operation and stored at the end of the day. No signage may include advertising or branding without ARMC written approval.

12. Ensure all vehicles are locked and keys securely locked at the valet parking operator booth.

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13. Assume full responsibility for loss, theft, damage, or vandalism to any vehicle or personal property while under Operator custody or control, regardless of fault, except as prohibited by law.

14. Ensure all patients and visitors utilizing valet parking services produce the parking claim ticket upon return to the valet parking operator booth.

15. Be responsible for any lost keys and damages to any of the vehicles. Be responsible for parking control, monitoring designated parking areas including all directional signage, delineators, and cones.

a. In the event of any emergency or if an individual requires special assistance, the valet parking operator shall immediately notify ARMC Security in charge. The valet parking operator shall be responsible for reporting any of these incidents or any violations noted during the performance of his/her duties to onsite ARMC Security. Such incidents shall be also included in a required monthly report of parking operations. Incidents must be reported to ARMC Security immediately and documented in writing within 24 hours.

16. Ensure valet parking staff have a working knowledge of the layouts of the parking lots. Assistance may be offered to non-valet drivers in finding an appropriate parking location or answering general questions. Security, health, or patient inquires shall be directed to ARMC staff and shall not be addressed by the valet operator.

17. Ensure that staff look professional and pleasant when they greet the public. They must be in a clean uniform with no excessive jewelry, hats (unless branded and approved by ARMC) sunglasses, etc.

ARMC has the right of rejection and approval of any staff assigned to work under the contract. If ARMC rejects staff, the proposer must provide replacement staff within one (1) hour, when reasonably feasible or as otherwise approved by ARMC, and at no additional cost.

18. Ensure that all staff arrive to their workstation on time.

19. Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the valet parking entrance by sweeping the area regularly and keeping it free of trash and debris.

20. Immediately remove from the ARMC premises either temporarily or permanently any valet parking staff member who, at the sole discretion of ARMC poses a risk to the health or safety of any employee, patient or visitor, or individual requiring parking services.

21. Designate a supervisor or lead during the entire hours of operation as a representative of their company in handling any valet parking concerns or incidents. Supervisor must be reachable on-site or by phone at all times during operations.

22. Provide the ARMC Administration with a monthly report to include incidents in which the assistance of ARMC Security became involved, number of customers served in valet parking and any other information requested by ARMC. Reports shall include, at minimum: staffing levels, number of vehicles parked, incidents, customer complaints, and corrective actions.

23. Gratuities may be received by parking staff but should never be expected. Proposer may not advertise for gratuity in any manner.

24. Proposer may have a third-party advertisement on the parking ticket if the third party is donating all or part of the parking tickets. ARMC shall have final approval of said tickets.

25. Provide a Plan of Operation to include the following:

a. Site map indicating location of operation for setup, storage, circulation path of travel to and from parking areas.

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b. Circulation path of travel should include setup of signage, cones, golf cart storage and parking, attendant stands, dimensions of the signs and attendant stands. Note: The plan of operation must be approved from ARMC prior to operations. Failure to operate in accordance with the approved plan of operation may result in corrective action or termination.

C. HOURS OF OPERATION

The Operator shall provide parking management and valet parking services Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm excluding County observed Holidays which include:

• January 1st

• Third Monday in January

• Third Monday in February

• Last Monday in May

• June 19th

• July 4th

• First Monday in September

• Second Monday in October

• November 11th

• Thanksgiving Day

• Day after Thanksgiving

• December 24th

• December 25th

• December 31st

Duration may be adjusted based on the actual flow and needs of ARMC.

D. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. All Operator staff providing parking management and valet parking services at ARMC must meet the following requirements:

a. Be over 18 years old,

b. Have no points or speeding tickets on their driving record provided by Department of Motor

Vehicles,

c. Provide a current and valid State of California driver license. (A photocopy of licenses of all parking management services staff must be on file with ARMC Security.)

d. Provide proof of auto insurance.

e. Pass Live Scan/Background Checks

f. Be English Language proficient

2. ARMC seeks proposers who can demonstrate at least five consecutive years of experience providing parking management and valet parking services for healthcare entities or similarly complex institutions of similar size and volume commensurate with ARMC’s parking portfolio.

3. Proposer must provide evidence of good standing with the State of California, and its principals must not be debarred from public contracts with federal or state government agencies.

4. ARMC reserves the right to verify all experience claims and to disqualify any Proposer that misrepresents qualifications.

VI. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

A. General

1. All interested and qualified Proposers are invited to submit a Proposal for consideration. Submission of a Proposal indicates that the Proposer has read and understands the entire RFP, including all appendixes, attachments, exhibits, schedules, and addenda (as applicable) and that all concerns regarding the RFP have been resolved.

2. Proposals must be received by the designated date and time. All Proposers must register with the ePro system prior to the date and time to receive the proposal or they will be disqualified.

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Late or incomplete proposals will not be accepted. Electronic response must be submitted through the San Bernardino County Electronic Procurement Network (ePro) https://epro.sbcounty.gov/bso/view/login/login.xhtml. All system-related issues in ePro shall be directed to the Purchasing Department at (909) 387-2060. For procurement questions involving ePro, please contact the RFP Contact identified in Section I, Paragraph B - RFP Contact.

3. The Proposer acknowledges that its electronic signature is legally binding. Submittals in ePro will be opened from the system’s encrypted lock box after the deadline and evaluated as stated in this RFP.

4. Proposals must be submitted in the format described below. Proposals are to be prepared in such a way as to provide a straightforward, concise description of capabilities to satisfy the requirements of this RFP.

5. Proposals must be completed in all respects as required in this section. A Proposal may not be considered if it is conditional or incomplete.

B. Proposal Format Responses to this RFP must be in the form of a Proposal package, which must be submitted in the following format:

1. Presentation

Format the Proposal to fit on an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper with margins of at least ¾ inches. Text should be single spaced and font size should be no smaller than 11 point. Each page, including attachments, must be clearly and consecutively numbered.

2. Cover Page Use Attachment A as the cover page.

This form must be fully completed and signed by an authorized officer of the Proposer.

3. Table of Contents All pages of the Proposal, including the enclosures, must be clearly and consecutively numbered and correspond to the Table of Contents.

4. Statement of Certification

Include the following on Attachment B:

a. A statement that the offer made in the Proposal is firm and binding for nine (9) months from the

Deadline for Proposals.

b. A statement that all aspects of the Proposal, including cost, have been determined independently, without consultation with any other Proposer (competitor) for the purpose of restricting competition.

c. A statement that all declarations in the Proposal and attachments are true and that this shall constitute a warranty, the falsity of which will entitle the County to pursue any remedy by law.

d. A statement that the Proposer agrees that all aspects of the RFP and the Proposal submitted shall be binding if the Proposal is selected and a Contract awarded.

e. A statement that the Proposer agrees to provide the County with any other information the County determines is necessary for an accurate determination of the Proposer’s ability to perform the Services as proposed.

f. A statement that the Proposer, if selected will comply with all applicable rules, laws and regulations.

g. A statement that the Proposer has reviewed the RFP and General Contract Terms in their entirety and have no exceptions to any requirements, terms or conditions, except as noted in Attachment H.

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5. Statement of Experience and Qualifications Include the following in this section of the Proposal:

a. Business name of the Proposer and type of legal entity such as corporation, partnership, etc. If

Proposer is a business entity that must be registered with the California Secretary of State, Proposer shall provide the County the entity number assigned to it by the Secretary of State.

b. Number of years the Proposer has been in business under the present business name, as well as related prior business names.

c. Statement that the Proposer does not have any commitments or potential commitments that may impact the Proposer’s ability to perform the Contract, if awarded.

6. Licenses, Permits, and/or Certifications

Provide copies of all licenses, permits and/or certifications in Attachment C as required under Section X. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Paragraph A, 22.

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8. Project Team Organization Chart Provide an organization chart illustrating the project team, and clearly show the organization of the team and the hierarchy of the members. It must include:

a. Organizational framework for the proposed project team.

b. Company name and staff name for each role identified in the chart.

c. Resumes of key personnel, including qualifications, education and project experience

9. Proposal Description The Proposal should include the following:

a. A brief synopsis of the Proposer’s understanding of the County’s needs and how the Proposer plans to meet them.

b. A detailed statement of the proposed Services.

c. An explanation of any assumptions or constraints.

10. Work Plan and Schedule

Include the following:

a. Summary of management/work plan for this Project. Proposer’s work plan shall provide detailed information specifically on the materials, supplies, equipment that Proposer will provide to accomplish the Services at no cost to the County other than the all-inclusive hourly fee set forth on Attachment E.

b. Project schedule

11. Certification Regarding Debarment or Suspension Complete Attachment D

12. Cost

Complete proposed pricing on Attachment E. The fee is all-inclusive meaning it includes all costs required to provide all services under the RFP, including labor (inclusive of all hours, such as overtime, holidays, and weekends), insurance, materials (including signage, vehicle stand, etc.), equipment, supplies, etc.

13. References Provide three (3) references from other entities, preferably public agencies, of same or similar size as the County, with whom you have established a contract on a project of this nature. Provide Contact Name, Address, Phone Number, email, and dates Services were provided on Attachment F.

14. Former County Officials

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Complete Attachment G

15. Exceptions to RFP Complete Attachment H.

16. Public Records Act Exemptions Complete Attachment I – Public Records Act Exemptions if applicable.

17. Indemnification and Insurance Requirements Affidavit

Submit evidence of ability to insure as stated in Section X, Paragraph B – Indemnification and Insurance Requirements. Proposer must complete and submit Attachment J – Indemnification and Insurance Requirements Affidavit, and ensure the form is complete, including the signature from Proposer’s insurance broker/agent.

18. San Bernardino County Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Minority, Women, LGBT, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Questionnaire Complete Attachment K, voluntary.

19. Federal Contracting Provisions Complete Attachment L.

20. Sample Training Record – Please provide a sample of the staff training record that proposer utilizes to keep track of staff training.

21. Sample Signage – Please provide a sample of the signage that proposer would utilize at ARMC if awarded a contract.

22. Sample Monthly Report – Please provide a sample of the monthly report that Proposer would submit to ARMC as required in a contract for the Services.

23. Plan of Operation – Please provide the proposed plan of operation to show how Proposer would accomplish the Services at ARMC.

VII. EVALUATION

Proposals will be subject to an Initial Review to confirm responsiveness, by determining whether each Proposal includes the stipulated content, required certifications or licensing, etc., and is presented in the required format, in order for the Proposal to advance for evaluation. Any reasonable person reviewing for responsiveness must be able to ascertain that the Proposal meets these requirements.

The evaluation process includes the following categories, and may include additional specific criteria.

Likewise, the listed considerations are possible considerations, and may not be the only factors involved in the evaluation.

A. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Weight: 30% Considerations:

• Proposer background and reputation

• Qualifications of the project team

• Experience with similar services and entities.

B. RESERVED

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C. TECHNICAL REVIEW

Weight: Weight: 20% Considerations:

• Statement of understanding of the County’s needs

• Work plan, scheduling including quality of sample Plan of Operation

• Technical specifications and functionality including quality of sample signage and sample monthly report

• Quality control

• Training including quality of sample training records

• Adequacy of support staff and subcontractors

• Risk management

• Value-added aspects.

D. COST/REVENUE

Weight: 45% Considerations:

• Overall reasonableness of proposed pricing

E. REFERENCES

Weight: 5%

Considerations:

• Satisfactory performance of similar work

• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise

• Work product, quality of interactions

• Capability of assigned team members

• Likelihood of continued use

The County may, at its sole discretion, create a shortlist of Proposals for further evaluation; require an oral interview, presentation, or demonstration; and utilize outside experts to assist in the evaluation process;

and/or issue a request for Best and Final Offer (BAFO) from one or more Proposers.

The County will establish an evaluation panel with responsibility for reviewing all Proposals and conducting the evaluation. A Facilitator will manage the integrity of the evaluation process and will not be a voting member of the evaluation panel. An initial meeting will be scheduled and held with the evaluation panel members, wherein the Facilitator will distribute all relevant information to the evaluators including the RFP, evaluation criteria , and evaluation instructions.

After the initial meeting, evaluators will independently review and score the Proposals. The evaluation panel will then convene again to discuss the individual scores to resolve questions and to discuss the basis for individual scores, but not for the evaluators to agree upon scoring. At the end of this discussion, each evaluator will be given an option to revise his/her scores.

Evaluators will make independent determinations for scores, including review and understanding of any additional information obtained by the group discussion. In the event a score is revised, the evaluator will, document the new score, and provide comments to support the revision.

If clarifying information is needed at any point, the Facilitator will contact Proposer(s) to obtain the necessary information. The Facilitator will then provide the information to the evaluation panel electronically or verbally, as appropriate.

If the evaluation process includes components such as oral interviews, product demonstration, and/or site visits, the Facilitator will coordinate those with evaluators. Individual scoring and any subsequent evaluation panel meetings with respect to such components must be conducted.

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Once all ratings are finalized and documented, the Facilitator will create a final evaluation scoring worksheet.

VIII. NEGOTIATIONS AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

The County may require the potential Proposer(s) selected to participate in negotiations. This may include cost, technical, or other clarifications needed to make a decision.

A. Contract Negotiation

After selection, negotiations may be conducted with the Proposer(s) of the highest-ranked Proposal(s).

Negotiations, if held, shall be within the scope of work in the request for Proposals. If the contract negotiations take place in San Bernardino County, California, the Proposer will be responsible for its travel and per diem expenses of its personnel.

B. Failure to Negotiate

If the selected Proposer:

1. Fails to provide the information required to begin negotiations in a timely manner; or

2. Fails to negotiate in good faith; or

3. Indicates it cannot perform the Contract within the budgeted funds available for the Services; or

4. If the Proposer and the County, after a good faith effort, simply cannot come to terms;

Then the County may terminate negotiations with the Proposer initially selected and commence negotiations with the next highest rated Proposer.

C. Notice of Intent to Award (NOIA) – Proposer Notification of Selection

After the completion of Contract negotiations a written or electronic Notice of Intent to Award (NOIA) and denial letters (or a copy of the NOIA) will be issued to all Proposers. The issuance date of the NOIA is the date the NOIA was delivered by email or into the care of the United States Postal Service for delivery to the Proposer.

D. Reserved

E. Award A Contract will be awarded based on a competitive selection of Proposals received. The contents of the Proposal of the successful Proposer will become contractual obligations and failure to accept these obligations in a Contract may result in cancellation of the award.

IX. APPEAL AND AWARD

In the event a dispute arises concerning the Proposal process prior to the award of the Contract, the Proposer raising the dispute shall submit a request for resolution in writing to the Purchasing Agent. Proposer may appeal the recommended award or denial of award (Protest), provided the Protest:

1. Is submitted in writing.

2. Is submitted within ten (10) calendar days of the issuance date of the NOIA.

A Protest can only be brought on the following grounds:

1. Failure of the County to follow the selection procedures and adhere to requirements specified in the RFP or any addenda or amendments.

2. Violation of conflict of interest as provided by California Government Code Section 87100 et seq.

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3. Violation of State or Federal law.

Protests will not be accepted for any other reasons than those stated above. All Protests must be sent to:

Stephenie Shea, Acting Director of Purchasing

Purchasing Department 777 E. Rialto Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92415-0760

Upon receipt of the formal Protest, the Purchasing Agent, or his/her designee, will attempt to resolve the Protest. A Protest shall be disallowed when, in the judgment of the Purchasing Agent it has been submitted:

(1) as a delay tactic; (2) for the purpose of posturing the Proposer advantageously for future procurement;

(3) in a form that deviates from the one prescribed; (4) without adequate factual basis or merit; or (5) in an untimely manner.

The Purchasing Agent shall make a decision concerning the appeal, and notify the Proposer submitting the Protest, within a reasonable timeframe prior to the tentatively scheduled date for awarding the Contract. The decision of the Purchasing Agent shall be deemed final.

Alternatively, at the Purchasing Agent’s discretion, an Appeal Panel consisting of five (5) members appointed by the Purchasing Agent shall hear the Protest. The Proposer will be provided reasonable notice of the time, date and location of the hearing. In the event that a protesting Proposer does not appear at the Protest hearing as scheduled, the Protest will be disallowed.

The hearing is informal, in that it is not subject to the strict rules of evidence or procedure, and live witnesses, if any, will not be sworn. All relevant evidence is admissible, including hearsay. It will be up to the Appeal Panel members to consider the credibility of the evidence and the weight to give it.

The Panel will determine by at least three (3) affirmative votes: 1) whether the Protest was submitted timely;

2) whether the Protest is based on at least one of the three designated grounds identified above; and 3) whether the grounds on which the Protest are based have been substantiated.

If any of the grounds are determined to be valid, the Panel will also decide if the valid portion of the Protest has so tainted the RFP process that it is unfair to the Proposer or whether the valid grounds for the Protest are in the nature of harmless error and that the RFP process was fair to the Proposer. The Panel will not re-evaluate the Proposals.

The Purchasing Agent shall notify the Proposer making the Protest of the decision, within a reasonable timeframe prior to the tentatively scheduled date for awarding the Contract. The decision of the Appeal Panel shall be deemed final. If the Contract must be approved by the Board, after receiving a decision from the Purchasing Agent or Appeal Panel, the Proposer may then present its Protest to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for the Board’s review and decision. The Proposer must file its written Protest with the Clerk of the Board or provide a verbal Protest (typically limited to three minutes) prior to the Board making a decision on the Contract. Any decision of the Board shall be deemed final.

A Proposer protesting the results of any of the processes described herein must follow the procedures set forth. By submitting a “Letter of Intent to Protest”, the Proposer has agreed that the protest procedures herein shall precede any action in a judicial or quasi-judicial tribunal regarding this Proposal. Protests that do not follow these procedures shall not be considered. The protest procedures constitute the sole administrative remedy available to the Proposer under this RFP. Upon exhaustion of this remedy no additional recourse is available.

X. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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The selected Proposer will be required to enter into a formal Contract with the County. This RFP sets forth some of the general provisions which will be included in the final Contract. In submitting a response to this RFP, Proposer will be deemed to have agreed to each clause unless the Proposal identifies an objection and County agrees to a change of language in writing. All objections to any Terms and Conditions must be listed on Attachment H – Exceptions to RFP, or any exception thereto shall be waived

A. General

1. Contract Amendments Contractor agrees any alterations, variations, modifications, or waivers of the provisions of the Contract, shall be valid only when reduced to writing, executed and attached to the original Contract and approved by the person(s) authorized to do so on behalf of Contractor and County.

2. Contract Assignability

Without the prior written consent of the County, the Contract is not assignable by Contractor either in whole or in part.

3. Contract Exclusivity This is not an exclusive Contract. The County reserves the right to enter into a Contract with other Contractors for the same or similar Services. The County does not guarantee or represent that the Contractor will be permitted to perform any minimum amount of work, or receive compensation other than on a per order basis, under the terms of this Contract.

4. Attorney Fees and Costs If any legal action is instituted to enforce any party’s rights hereunder, each party shall bear its own costs and attorneys’ fees, regardless of who is the prevailing party. This paragraph shall not apply to those costs and attorney fees directly arising from a third-party legal action against a party hereto and payable under the Indemnification and Insurance Requirements.

5. Background Checks for Contractor Personnel Contractor shall ensure that its personnel (a) are authorized to work in the jurisdiction in which they are assigned to perform Services; (b) do not use legal or illegal substances in any manner…