Bid Notice-Calaveras County Animal Services Facility Construction Management.pdf

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This is a Bid Notice for Calaveras County, California, regarding construction management services for a new Animal Services Facility. The project encompasses the design and construction of a comprehensive animal care facility featuring animal housing and kennel facilities, isolation and quarantine spaces, administrative offices, adoption and public interaction areas, multipurpose and training spaces, animal intake facilities, laundry facilities, and commercial-grade wash-down systems. The Construction Manager will serve as the County's representative throughout the construction phase, with responsibility for delivering a high-quality facility that is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with all Contract Documents. The bid notice contains specific information regarding response deadlines, bidders' meetings, site visit requirements, and award procedures necessary for interested contractors to prepare and submit compliant proposals.

The pricing terms, set-asides, funding sources, and other specific contractual details are to be determined based on the County's procurement requirements and budget allocations for this capital improvement project. Interested bidders should consult the complete bid notice and associated contract documents for comprehensive information regarding compensation structure, any disadvantaged business enterprise or local business set-asides, contract term, performance requirements, and all other material terms and conditions governing this construction management opportunity.

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CALAVERAS COUNTY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES

CALAVERAS COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES PROJECT

RFP No. 25-1040-30-909

SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION

The County of Calaveras (“County”) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide comprehensive Construction Management (CM), and Owner’s Representative services for the construction of the new Calaveras County Animal Shelter.

The County seeks a highly qualified Construction Manager that will serve as an extension of the County’s project management team and act in the County’s best interests throughout construction. The selected firm shall provide proactive project leadership, cost control, schedule management, quality assurance, risk management, and contractor oversight to ensure successful delivery of the project.

The County intends to award a contract to the firm that demonstrates the best overall value, qualifications, relevant experience, project understanding, staffing plan, and approach to managing public construction projects.

This is not a low-bid procurement.

SECTION 2. PROJECT BACKGROUND

Calaveras County is undertaking the construction of a new Animal Shelter facility to replace aging infrastructure and improve the County’s ability to provide animal care, adoption services, animal control operations, and shelter support functions.

The facility has been designed by LDA Partners, and construction documents are substantially complete.

The County has secured financing for construction and is proceeding with the procurement of construction management services in advance of construction bidding.

The estimated construction value of the project is approximately $9,764,230.

The project consists of a new single-story Animal Shelter Facility located on approximately 1.5 to 2 acres at the site of the existing Calaveras County Shelter adjacent to the Calaveras County Courthouse on Jeff Tuttle Drive in San Andreas, CA.

The proposed facility contains approximately 10,300 square feet of enclosed building area, together with associated outdoor areas and supporting site improvements.

The project includes but is not limited to:

• Animal housing and kennel facilities

• Isolation and quarantine spaces

• Administrative offices

• Adoption and public interaction areas

• Multipurpose and training spaces

• Animal intake facilities

• Laundry facilities

• Commercial-grade wash-down systems

• Security and access control systems

• Specialized HVAC systems

• Site improvements and utilities

The project is not pursuing LEED certification. However, the facility shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable California Building Code requirements and the mandatory measures of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen).

The anticipated role of the Construction Manager is to serve as the County's representative throughout construction and assist in delivering a high-quality facility that is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with the Contract Documents.

SECTION 3. COUNTY EXPECTATIONS

The County expects the Construction Manager to function as the County’s advocate and representative throughout the project.

The Construction Manager shall:

• Protect the County’s budget.

• Protect the County’s schedule.

• Ensure construction quality.

• Hold the contractor accountable.

• Provide complete and objective recommendations.

• Identify issues early.

• Present solutions rather than simply reporting problems.

• Act as a steward of taxpayer funds.

The Construction Manager shall not merely process contractor requests but shall independently evaluate all requests and provide professional recommendations supported by analysis.

SECTION 4. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Task 1 – Preconstruction Services The Construction Manager shall:

• Participate in procurement support activities.

• Attend pre-bid meetings and site walks.

• Review final plans and specifications.

• Review constructability.

• Identify potential scope gaps.

• Review bid packages.

• Assist with contractor selection.

• Prepare an initial risk register.

• Develop a Construction Management Plan.

Task 2 – Construction Administration The Construction Manager shall serve as Owner’s Representative.

Responsibilities include:

• Administration of the construction contract.

• Daily project oversight.

• Coordination among contractor, architect, County staff, and agencies.

• Review of RFIs.

• Review of submittals.

• Management of meeting schedules.

• Preparation of meeting agendas and minutes.

• Maintenance of project records.

Task 3 – Budget Management and Cost Control The Construction Manager shall actively manage project costs.

Responsibilities include:

• Independent review of all change order requests.

• Verification of quantities.

• Verification of labor rates.

• Verification of material pricing.

• Analysis of schedule impacts.

• Identification of alternative solutions.

• Negotiation of change orders.

• Monthly cost forecasting.

Each change order recommendation shall include:

• Description of issue.

• Cost impact.

• Schedule impact.

• Analysis performed.

• Recommendation.

• Alternative approaches considered.

Task 4 – Schedule Management The Construction Manager shall actively manage the project schedule.

Responsibilities include:

• Review and acceptance of baseline schedule.

• Monthly schedule analysis.

• Critical path analysis.

• Delay evaluations.

• Recovery plan evaluation.

• Schedule forecasting.

The Construction Manager shall identify schedule risks before they affect the project completion.

Task 5 – Quality Assurance and Inspection The Construction Manager shall provide services necessary to ensure compliance with the project requirements.

Responsibilities include:

• Daily site observations.

• Coordination of special inspections.

• Deficiency tracking.

• Quality assurance monitoring.

• Verification of corrective actions.

• Punch list development and tracking.

• Review of inspection reports.

• Tracking resolution of deficiencies.

Task 6 – Animal Shelter Specialty Systems Oversight The Construction Manager shall demonstrate expertise in overseeing installation and commissioning of:

• Kennel systems.

• Isolation room systems.

• Specialized HVAC systems.

• Building automation systems.

• Security systems.

• Access control systems.

• Fire alarm systems.

• Emergency power systems.

• Wash-down systems.

• Animal care support systems.

Task 7 – Risk Management and Issue Escalation The Construction Manager shall immediately notify the County of:

• Potential claims.

• Potential change orders.

• Safety incidents.

• Schedule delays.

• Budget impacts.

• Design conflicts.

The County expects no surprises.

Task 8 – Contractor Accountability The Construction Manager shall enforce contract requirements.

Responsibilities Include:

• Deficiency notices.

• Tracking unresolved submittals.

• Tracking unresolved RFIs.

• Monitoring staffing levels.

• Monitoring schedule compliance.

• Documentation of contractor performance.

Task 9 – Monthly Reporting Monthly Executive Reports shall include:

• Budget Status

• Schedule Status

• Contingency Tracking

• Change Order Log

• RFI Log

• Submittal Log

• Issues Log

• Claims Log

• Photographic Progress Documentation

• Risk Assessment

• Recommendations Requiring County Action

Task 10 – Project Closeout and Commissioning The Construction Manager shall coordinate:

• Functional testing.

• Systems commissioning.

• Training of County personnel.

• Warranty tracking.

• O&M manual review.

• Record drawings.

• Final inspections.

• Punch list completion.

• Occupancy support.

Task 11 – Funding Compliance and Reporting The Construction Manager shall become familiar with the requirements of the County's financing agreement and any associated funding conditions applicable to the project, including requirements imposed by the California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank (iBank) and any other funding entities.

The Construction Manager shall assist the County in monitoring compliance with applicable funding requirements throughout the duration of the project.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing project activities for consistency with funding requirements.

• Monitoring compliance with applicable procurement, contracting, labor compliance, reporting, and record retention requirements.

• Assisting the County in maintaining documentation required by funding agencies.

• Identifying potential compliance issues and notifying the County promptly.

• Supporting preparation of information requested by funding agencies, auditors, or other oversight entities.

• Coordinating with the County, Architect, Contractor, and other project participants to ensure project documentation is maintained in a manner that supports funding compliance.

• Assisting with project closeout documentation required by funding agencies.

The Construction Manager shall notify the County immediately upon becoming aware of any actual or potential issue that could affect compliance with the project financing agreement or jeopardize project funding.

SECTION 5. STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

Proposers shall identify the anticipated average weekly hours and anticipated site presence for each key team member during preconstruction, construction, and project closeout.

Proposals shall identify:

• Construction Manager

• Scheduler

• Cost Controls Lead

• SWPPP Personnel

Each proposer shall provide:

• Resumes

• Relevant experience

• Estimated hours

• Estimated site presence

• Current workload

Substitution of key personnel shall require County approval.

SECTION 6. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE COUNTY

With the exception of the following items, the Consultant shall provide all necessary resources and services to execute the scope of work summarized in Section 3. In coordination with the selected Consultant, the County will:

• Provide project design and specifications.

• Provide copies of available pertinent County records.

• Provide all other required services that cannot, by law, be performed by the Consultant.

• The County’s Purchasing Agent or designee will serve as Contract Administrator for the project.

• If the Consultant requests the County provide services or information not specifically indicated above those requests should be clearly stated in its Proposal.

SECTION 7. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

Minimum Requirements:

The Proposal shall be limited to specific discussion of and response to the elements outline in this RFP. The intent of this process is to encourage a response which allows the County to evaluate the respondent’s understanding of the scope of the proposed project and experience/qualifications applicable to providing services required.

Complete Submittals shall consist of the following elements:

• Transmittal Letter The proposal shall be transmitted with a cover letter describing the respondent’s interest and commitment to the proposed services. The letter shall state that the proposal shall be valid through the contract period and should include the name, title, address, telephone number, and email address of the individual to whom correspondence should be directed during the selection process. The person authorized by the firm to negotiate a contract with the County shall sign the transmittal letter. The submission of a proposal by a partnership must be signed with the partnership by the principal partner, followed by the signature and designation of partner signing.

The name of each person signing shall be typed or printed below the signature.

• Statement of Qualifications The proposal shall provide the qualifications and experience of both the firm and key personnel that will be designated to perform the work. Emphasize the key staff’s specific qualifications and experience from past projects similar to this project. Particular emphasis shall be placed on experience providing construction management services for animal shelters, veterinary facilities, public safety facilities, public buildings, or similarly complex facilities with specialized mechanical, electrical, plumbing, security, and operational systems.

Provide the names, years with their firms, qualifications, licenses, certifications, and proposed responsibilities of key team members proposed for involvement on the project. Competitive proposals will specifically identify responsibilities proposed for assignment of each key team member, anticipated level of effort, and estimated on-site presence throughout the project. Once the selection has been made, replacement of designated key staff will not be permitted without prior written approval from the County.

Provide at least three references (names, addresses, email contact, and current phone numbers) from projects completed within the previous five years that are similar in scope, complexity, and construction value. Include a brief description of the scope of work associated with each reference, construction value, project delivery method, final construction cost, final completion date, and the role(s) performed by the Consultant’s proposed keys staff members.

• Resumes of Key Personnel Provide at least three references (names, addresses, email contact, and current phone numbers) from projects completed within the previous five years that are similar in scope, complexity, and construction value. Include a brief description of the scope of work associated with each reference, construction value, project delivery method, final construction cost, final completion date, and the role(s) performed by the Consultant’s proposed keys staff members.

• Technical Proposal The proposal shall clearly convey the respondent's understanding of the nature of the work, including technical aspects, regulatory requirements, specialized animal shelter facility requirements, and the County's expectations for project delivery. This section should not only demonstrate the respondent's understanding of the work and required deliverables, but also describe the unique qualifications, systems, and approaches that distinguish the firm.

Particular emphasis shall be placed on the Consultant's approach to cost control, schedule management, contractor accountability, quality assurance, issue escalation, and communication with County staff.

In addition to the requirements identified below, the Technical Proposal shall include the following:

o Project Approach Narrative: Describe how the firm will serve as an extension of County staff and proactively manage project budget, schedule, quality, and contractor performance while minimizing administrative burden on County personnel.

o Cost Control and Change Order Management Approach: Describe the firm's process for reviewing, evaluating, negotiating, and recommending action on change orders, claims, requests for equitable adjustment, and contractor requests for additional compensation.

Include examples of how the firm has successfully controlled project costs and protected owner contingencies on similar projects.

o Schedule Management Approach: Describe the firm's process for monitoring construction schedules, identifying schedule risks, evaluating delays, and developing recovery plans.

Include examples of how schedule issues were identified and resolved on similar projects.

o Risk Management and Issue Escalation: Describe the firm's approach to identifying project risks and communicating potential budget, schedule, quality, or safety concerns to the County before they become critical issues.

o Animal Shelter and Specialty Facility Experience: Describe experience managing construction of facilities that include specialized HVAC systems, isolation rooms, kennels, animal housing areas, security systems, veterinary treatment areas, or other specialized operational facilities.

o Commissioning and Turnover Approach: Describe the firm's approach to overseeing testing, commissioning, training, warranty management, and project closeout activities to ensure the facility is fully operational upon occupancy.

o County Expectations: Describe how the firm will act as an extension of County staff and provide complete analyses, alternatives, and recommendations when presenting project issues requiring County action.

o Scope of Work: A detailed scope of work shall be developed and organized into major tasks with summaries of deliverables. The scope shall clearly identify staffing assignments, anticipated level of effort, deliverables, and any assumptions used in preparing the proposal.

o Funding Compliance Experience: Describe the firm's experience managing publicly funded construction projects subject to financing agreements, grant requirements, state funding requirements, or other external compliance obligations. Include examples of how the firm assisted project owners in maintaining compliance and successfully satisfying funding agency requirements.

o Additions or Exceptions: Additional tasks that the respondent may recommend or deem appropriate and/or necessary shall be clearly identified and described. The proposal shall include a single and separate section with the heading "ADDITIONS OR EXCEPTIONS TO THE COUNTY'S REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL," containing a complete and detailed description of all exceptions to the provisions and conditions of this Request for Proposals upon which the respondent's proposal is contingent and is expected to take precedence over this RFP.

• Cost Proposal

The level of detail shall be sufficient to provide adequate justification of the proposed total cost and provide a stable basis for negotiating a contract. Any contract resulting from this solicitation will specify a strict maximum, not-to-exceed contract limit.

• Licenses and Certifications Consultant shall possess and maintain all necessary licenses, permits, certificates and credentials required by the laws of the United States, the State of California, County of Calaveras and all other appropriate governmental agencies to provide agreed upon services. Failure to maintain the licenses, permits, certificates, and credentials shall be deemed a breach of this Agreement and constitutes grounds for the termination of this Agreement by County. Consultant shall have in effect and shall maintain appropriate licensure during the term of this agreement, if applicable.

Submittal Due Date and Location:

Proposals will be received only at the address below and must be received by THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The proposer is solely responsible for delivery of the proposal by the time and date required. Any proposal received after the date and time indicated or at an address other than the stated address above cannot be considered and will not be accepted.

County of Calaveras Administration 891 Mountain Ranch Road, Bldg A

San Andreas, CA 95249 RFP No. 25-1040-30-909

Construction Management Services for the Calaveras County Animal Services Facility

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Submittal Requirements:

One (1) original, three (3) copies, and one (1) electronic copy on a USB drive shall be submitted for a total of four (4) hard-copy proposal packages.

A responsive proposal is one that complies with all requirements of this Request for Proposals.

Firms are encouraged to limit their proposal to 25 single sided pages printed on 8.5”x11” paper. The page limit includes the Transmittal Letter, Statement of Qualifications, and Technical Proposal.

The following items are excluded from the page count:

• Resumes of Key Personnel

• References

• Cost Proposal

• Licenses and Certifications

• Required Forms and Attachments

• Organization Charts

The County reserves the right to reject proposals that fail to comply with the requirements of this RFP.

SECTION 8. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Limitations:

This Request for Proposals (RFP) does not obligate the County to award a Professional Services Agreement

(PSA), reimburse any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of a proposal, or procure any services described herein.

The County reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject any or all proposals, waive minor irregularities or informalities in the proposal process, request additional information from proposers, and determine the responsiveness, responsibility, and qualifications of any proposer.

The County further reserves the right to cancel, suspend, amend, or reissue this RFP at any time and to modify the procurement schedule without prior notice.

Issuance of this RFP does not constitute a commitment by the County to enter into an agreement, nor does it guarantee that any work will be authorized or that a contract will result from this solicitation.

All decisions regarding the selection of a consultant and the award of any resulting agreement shall be made in the best interests of the County.

Award:

The County reserves the right to identify one or more firms as finalists and may request interviews, presentations, or oral discussions to further evaluate qualifications, project understanding, and proposed approaches. Accordingly, proposers should submit their most favorable technical and cost proposals and clearly demonstrate their qualifications, experience, and ability to successfully perform the requested services.

RFP Addenda Any revisions, clarifications, or modifications to this RFP shall be issued by written addendum and shall become part of this solicitation. It is the responsibility of each proposer to ensure receipt of all addenda prior to submitting a proposal.

Verbal Communications No verbal communication, whether occurring before, during, or after the solicitation process, shall modify the terms of this RFP or any resulting agreement. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted through Public Purchase prior to the deadline identified in this RFP.

The County reserves the right to decline to answer any inquiry. Responses to questions deemed necessary by the County will be provided through Public Purchase and made available to all registered proposers.

Any attempt by a proposer to influence the selection process through communication with members of the Board of Supervisors regarding this solicitation may result in disqualification.

Pre-Contract Costs All costs incurred in the preparation, submission, presentation, negotiation, or revision of a proposal shall be borne solely by the proposer.

The County shall not be liable for any costs incurred by proposers in connection with this solicitation, regardless of whether a contract is awarded. Such costs shall not be included in the proposed fee or reimbursable expenses.

Term of Agreement The anticipated term of the agreement shall commence upon execution and continue through project completion, anticipated to occur on or about June 30, 2029. The agreement may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties if necessary to complete the project.

The successful proposer shall accept the County's insurance and indemnification requirements as set forth in the Professional Services Agreement. These provisions are non-negotiable.

Conflict of Interest The selected Consultant shall act as an independent contractor and not as an officer, employee, or agent of the County.

The Consultant warrants that no County official, employee, or entity in which a County official has a financial interest has been employed or retained to solicit, secure, or assist in obtaining the resulting agreement. The Consultant shall immediately disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest that arises during the term of the agreement.

Ownership of Deliverables All reports, drawings, studies, calculations, records, photographs, electronic files, and other work products prepared under the resulting agreement shall become the property of the County upon creation and may be used, reproduced, distributed, or disclosed by the County without restriction.

Personnel Requirements:

Due to the specialized nature and anticipated duration of the project, continuity of key personnel is critical.

The County's evaluation will place significant emphasis on the qualifications of proposed key staff. Any proposed substitution of the Construction Manager, or other key personnel shall require prior written approval by the County. The County reserves the right to reject proposed substitutions that do not possess qualifications and experience substantially equivalent to those presented in the proposal.

Late Submission of Proposals:

Proposals received after the date and time specified in this RFP will not be accepted or considered. The proposer is solely responsible for ensuring timely delivery of its proposal.

Withdrawal of Proposals:

A proposer may withdraw its proposal at any time prior to the submission deadline by submitting a written request signed by an authorized representative of the firm.

After the submission deadline, proposals may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days unless otherwise authorized by law.

Errors or omissions on the part of the proposer shall not constitute grounds for withdrawal or modification of a proposal after the submission deadline.

Rejection of Proposal:

The County reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to reject any or all proposals, waive minor irregularities or informalities, request clarification of proposal information, and accept the proposal deemed to be in the best interest of the County.

Any proposal that is incomplete, contains material errors, fails to comply with the requirements of this RFP, or is otherwise determined to be non-responsive may be rejected.

Rejection of a proposal shall not imply that the proposal was deficient, nor shall it imply criticism of the proposer. The County may determine that another proposal provides a better overall value or that no proposal sufficiently meets the County's needs.

Right to Negotiate:

The County reserves the right to negotiate scope, staffing, fees, schedules, contract terms, and any other provisions of a proposal with one or more proposers.

The County may conduct interviews, request additional information, seek clarifications, or enter into negotiations with the highest-ranked proposer. If negotiations are unsuccessful, the County reserves the right to terminate negotiations and begin negotiations with the next highest-ranked proposer.

Submission of a proposal constitutes acknowledgment of the County's right to negotiate all aspects of the proposed services.

Standards:

The Consultant shall perform all services in accordance with generally accepted professional standards applicable to construction management services and shall exercise the degree of skill, care, and diligence ordinarily exercised by members of the same profession practicing under similar circumstances.

Equipment Requirements:

The Consultant shall furnish and maintain all personnel, vehicles, computers, software, communication devices, testing equipment, office supplies, cameras, and other resources necessary to perform the required services. The County shall not be responsible for providing equipment, office space, or administrative support unless specifically identified in the resulting agreement.

Consultant Agreement:

The selected Consultant shall be required to enter into the County's standard Professional Services Agreement. A sample agreement is attached for reference.

By submitting a proposal, the proposer acknowledges review of the sample agreement and agrees to comply with its material terms and conditions.

The County's insurance, indemnification, venue, and dispute resolution provisions are mandatory and non-negotiable.

Public Information:

Proposals submitted in response to this RFP shall become public records subject to disclosure in accordance with the California Public Records Act, except to the extent permitted by law.

Cost proposals may remain confidential until completion of the evaluation process and recommendation of award.

Proposers claiming any portion of their proposal is exempt from disclosure must clearly identify the specific information and the legal basis for the claimed exemption. The County makes no guarantee that such information will be withheld from disclosure.

Protest:

Any proposer wishing to protest the proposed award shall submit a written protest to the Purchasing Agent within five (5) business days of the County's notice of intent to award.

The protest shall clearly state the grounds for the protest and include all supporting documentation.

The Purchasing Agent shall review the protest and issue a written determination. The determination of the Purchasing Agent may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors, whose decision shall be final.

Registration:

Proposers must be authorized to do business in the State of California and, prior to contract execution, shall obtain and maintain all licenses, registrations, and permits required to perform the services described in this RFP.

The successful proposer shall obtain a Calaveras County Business License prior to commencement of work.

Failure to maintain required registrations or licenses during the term of the agreement may constitute grounds for termination of the agreement.

SECTION 9. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated by a review panel comprised of County staff and/or other individuals designated by the County. The County reserves the right to request additional information, seek clarification of proposal content, conduct interviews, or request presentations from one or more proposers as part of the evaluation process.

Each proposal will undergo a technical evaluation to assess the respondent's qualifications, experience, project understanding, staffing approach, and ability to successfully perform the requested services.

Proposals will be reviewed based on the information provided in the submittal and evaluated using the criteria identified below.

Criteria Weight Project Understanding 20 Relevant Animal Shelter/Public Facility Experience 20 Key Personnel Qualifications 20 Construction Management Approach 15 Schedule Management Approach 10 Cost Control and Change Order Management 10 Cost Proposal 5

Total 100

The Purchasing Agent, or their designee, may establish a selection committee to evaluate proposals submitted in response to this RFP. The selection committee may consist of County staff, representatives from other public agencies, subject matter experts, or other individuals designated by the County.

The selection committee will evaluate proposals based on the criteria set forth in this RFP and may consider supplemental information, references, interviews, presentations, or clarifications requested during the evaluation process. Following its review, the selection committee will provide a recommendation to the Purchasing Agent or their designee regarding the highest-ranked proposer(s).

Upon completion of the evaluation process, the County will enter into negotiations with the highest-ranked firm. If an agreement cannot be successfully negotiated, the County reserves the right to terminate negotiations and begin negotiations with the next highest-ranked firm.

Following successful negotiations, the proposed agreement will be presented to the Board of Supervisors for consideration and approval in accordance with the Selection Process Schedule set forth in this RFP.

SECTION 10. PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

The County of Calaveras reserves the right, however, to modify this schedule at any time.

Task Date Release of RFP June 26, 2026 Site Visit July 14, 2026, 10:00 AM Deadline for Questions July 15, 2026 Responses Issued July 17, 2026 Proposals Due July 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM Contract Approval and Award (Tentative) August 25, 2026

SECTION 11. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT

The County will conduct an optional, but strongly encouraged, pre-proposal site visit for prospective proposers.

Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Board of Supervisors Overflow Room, Building A, 891 Mountain Ranch Road, San Andreas, CA 95249

The site visit will begin with a brief project overview and question-and-answer session in the Board of Supervisors Overflow Room. Following the meeting, County staff will lead attendees on a walk-through of the proposed Animal Shelter project site.

The purpose of the site visit is to provide prospective proposers with an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the project location, existing site conditions, project constraints, and other factors that may affect the performance of the requested services.

Attendance is not mandatory; however, firms are strongly encouraged to participate. Failure to attend the site visit shall not relieve the successful proposer of responsibility for fully understanding the project requirements, site conditions, and scope of services.

Any questions regarding the project shall be submitted in accordance with the procedures outlined in this RFP. Responses to questions will be provided through an addendum, if necessary.

ATTACHMENTS:

• Attachment A – Professional Services Agreement

• Attachment B – Fully Executed Financing Lease

• Attachment C – Plans and Specifications

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