ATTACHMENT_4_SOW_TEMPLATE.docx

Contractor Name Agreement #CV24-122

ATTACHMENT 4 - CONTRACTOR SCOPE OF WORK RESPONSE TEMPLATE

This Attachment 4 serves as the template for the Proposer to respond to this RFP. Refer to the Attachment 3 Exhibit A – Scope of Work for the details of this project. The Proposer must respond using this Attachment 4 detailing how they will meet or exceed the tasks and deliverables required for this project as identified in Attachment 3.

The contract agreement that is to be awarded from this solicitation will include both the Exhibit A – Scope of Work from Attachment 3, as well as the Contractor’s Scope of Work Response from this Attachment 4. If for any reason it is discovered that there is conflicting information between the Attachment 3 and Attachment 4 in the executed contract agreement – then the Attachment 3 Exhibit A - Scope of Work will take precedence.

Note that usage of this template for your proposal response to this solicitation is required. Proposals that deviate from the usage of this template, are unorganized, are unclear, or are incomplete may not be included in evaluation.

Insert your proposal responses in the sections below.

A. BACKROUND

[INSERT ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION AS NECESSARY]

B. PURPOSE

[INSERT PURPOSE INFORMATION INFORMATION].

C. Objective The work to be performed under this Agreement shall be in accordance with GO-SERVE’s Request For Proposal solicitation #CV24-122. The objective of the solicitation is to establish a competitive process to select an experienced Contractor who can provide the services in the Scope of Work described herein.

D. Location of Services Services shall be provided during LCI business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays.

The Contractor may work remotely at a location approved by the Contract Manager and onsite at other locations as mutually agreed upon by both parties. The Contractor may be required to perform some of the services, under this Agreement, onsite at LCI office located at 1400 Tenth Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

E. Term of Agreement The term of this agreement will begin March 24, 2025 or when the agreement has been executed by all parties and has been approved by the Department of General Services, if required, and continue through June 1, 2026.

The Contractor shall not be authorized to commence performance of services or deliver goods described in this Agreement prior to the Start Date. Any performance of services or delivery of goods commenced prior to the Start Date shall be considered gratuitous on the part of the Contractor.

F. Cost The maximum amount of this project shall not exceed a total of $[INSERT AMOUNT].

G. Project Representatives All inquiries during the term of this Agreement will be directed to the project representatives listed below.

Sacramento, CA 95814

H. PROJECT SUMMARY

[INSERT PROJECT SUMMARY]

I. PROJECT /TEAM MANAGEMENT PLAN

(The Proposer shall provide a project management plan including the management structure of the team, and project organization. The proposer shall list a Project Manager, and all key personnel and other personnel who will be working on the project. Include their titles, qualifications, a summary of similar work or studies performed, a statement indicating how many hours each professional will be assigned to the technical assistance project and what tasks each professional will perform. A resume or CV or biosketch will be needed for each Key Personnel to be provided in Exhibit E – Resume / CV / Biosketch.

The selected Proposer shall not cause the substitution of the Project Manager without prior written approval of the State. The Proposer must demonstrate the logic and feasibility of the methodology and proposal. The Proposer must spell out the sequence and relationships of major steps and methods for performing the actual work.)

J. SCOPE OF WORK

1. Methodology / Approach to Work (The Proposer shall provide their methodology and approach to the work, identifying specific research methods that will be used as well as administrative and operational management expertise that will be employed in order to accomplish the tasks, deliverables, and milestones. The Proposer shall indicate the manner in which the skills developed in the Proposer’s previous related work experience will be applied to the work described in this project.)

2. Tasks (Provide a detailed response on the tasks and services that will be provided to complete all tasks and subtasks.

Here are some things to consider:

· What are the specific tasks to be accomplished?

· What function or service is to be performed?

· What results are to be achieved? Be as specific as possible.

· Are there multiple locations where services are to be performed?

· What is the workload, maximum and minimum, both historical and projected?)

3. Schedule of Deliverables / Reports (Provide a complete schedule of the deliverables and reports under this agreement and identify when they will be completed.)

4. Work Plan / Timeline (The scope of work shall clearly identify a work plan and work schedule that will identify all major milestones, tasks, deliverables, and/or reports by which progress can be measured and payments made. The number of hours and dollars shall be identified next to each item. The completion timeframe for those items must also be identified. The work plan shall indicate how the supervision and oversight will be conducted to ensure that the project will remain on schedule and that the distribution of the workload is appropriate.)

5. Due Dates (Due dates for tasks and deliverables will reflect those approved by LCI in the Work Plan and schedule. Work Plan and schedule must be flexible and updated in real time to reflect shifts as needs change.)

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