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- PR-0314
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- Santa Cruz County, San Francisco City, California
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Parks and Recreation Department Organizational Assessment Services
This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the City of Santa Cruz, California, for comprehensive organizational assessment consulting services for the Parks and Recreation Department. The City seeks qualified consulting firms to evaluate the Department's organizational structure, staffing, service delivery model, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability, with recommendations for improving alignment among departmental priorities, available resources, community needs, and the City's Strategic Plan. The scope of work includes document review, stakeholder engagement, organizational and operational analysis, benchmarking against comparable agencies, and development of practical, implementable recommendations. The assessment will encompass up to two days of on-site visits, interviews with up to 10 staff members and 8 external stakeholders, one kick-off meeting, one draft findings review meeting, and one final presentation. The question deadline is June 30, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., and the proposal response deadline is July 17, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. The selected consultant must complete the project within a 12-week timeline, with deliverables including an existing conditions summary, stakeholder engagement summary, draft organizational assessment report, and final organizational assessment report with presentation. Electronic submissions are required through the OpenGov Procurement portal.
Minimum qualifications require consultants to demonstrate completion of at least five organizational assessments or management studies for California municipal Parks and Recreation Departments within the past 10 years, with at least three projects involving departments with annual operating budgets of $15 million or more and comparable service delivery responsibilities. Proposers must provide all-inclusive cost proposals broken out by task, including hourly rates for resource types, project costs with all expenses, and identification of circumstances requiring additional compensation. The evaluation process occurs in two phases: Phase 1 assesses adherence to RFP requirements (5 points), firm background (5 points), firm qualifications and experience (25 points), team qualifications and experience (25 points), technical approach and work plan (30 points), and cost proposal (10 points); Phase 2 evaluates client references (5 points), project understanding and work plan (60 points), and quality of presentation (35 points) for shortlisted proposers. The City will designate a project manager to coordinate consultant access to staff, facilities, documents, and stakeholders, with the contract awarded for one-time professional consulting services.
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PR-0314
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT SERVICES
City of Santa Cruz
809 Center st
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
RELEASE DATE: June 23, 2026
DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: June 30, 2026
RESPONSE DEADLINE: July 17, 2026, 5:30 pm
RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca
City of Santa Cruz
Parks and Recreation Department Organizational Assessment Services
I. Introduction
II. Project Details
III. Evaluation Phases
IV. Vendor Submissions
Attachments:
RFP_No._CM-0205_(POST)
#PR-0314
Title: Parks and Recreation Department Organizational Assessment Services
1. Introduction
1.1. Summary
The City of Santa Cruz is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive organizational assessment of the Parks and Recreation Department. The Department provides a wide range of services and programs to the community, including park maintenance, recreation programming, facility operations, special events, and other public-facing services that support the quality of life for residents and visitors.
The City is seeking an independent evaluation of the Department's organizational structure, staffing, service delivery model, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability. The assessment will identify opportunities to improve alignment among departmental priorities, available resources, community needs, and the City's Strategic Plan, while ensuring the Department is positioned to effectively deliver services now and into the future.
The selected consultant will conduct document review, stakeholder engagement, organizational and operational analysis, benchmarking, and development of recommendations. The assessment is expected to provide practical, fiscally responsible, and implementable recommendations that support organizational effectiveness, operational efficiency, service delivery, and long-term sustainability within existing or reasonably anticipated staffing and budget resources.
A detailed description of the requested services, project assumptions, deliverables, qualifications, and project schedule is provided in the Preliminary Scope of Services.
1.2. Background
The City of Santa Cruz was incorporated in 1866 and formed its current charter in 1948. It is governed under a Council/Manager form of government. A Mayor and six Council members set policy for the City, and a City Manager serves as chief administrator of those policies. The City is located on the coast, 75 miles south of San Francisco on the northern edge of the Monterey Bay. It encompasses 15.8 square miles with cultural and ethnic diversity among its population of 65,000. Santa Cruz is part of the National
Marine Sanctuary and is a popular tourist destination owing to its beaches, surf culture, and historical landmarks.
The City provides a full range of municipal services and facilities, including a recreational wharf, public golf course, over thirteen hundred acres of open space, full beach services, refuse management, law enforcement, fire protection, and water and wastewater utilities. The City is also host to the University of
California Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Harbor, and the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk amusement park.
1.3. Contact Information
Emeline Nguyen Principal Management Analyst 809 Center Street, Room 9 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 Email: enguyen@santacruzca.gov Phone: (831) 420-5017
Department:
Parks and Recreation mailto:enguyen@santacruzca.gov tel:(831)420-5017
Department Head:
Tony Eillot Parks and Recreation Director
1.4. Timeline
Release Project Date June 23, 2026
Questions and Clarification Submission
Deadline
June 30, 2026, 5:30pm
Question and Clarification Tentative
Response Date
July 2, 2026
Submittal Deadline July 17, 2026, 5:30pm
2. Project Details
2.1. Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal
The City of Santa Cruz is accepting electronic solicitation submittals. Vendors shall create a FREE account with OpenGov Procurement by signing up at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/santacruzca. Once you have completed account registration, browse back to this page, click on "Submit Response", and follow the instructions to submit a response to this solicitation.
2.2. General Information for Proposers
All applicants must provide thorough and comprehensive responses that clearly demonstrate their team's qualifications, experience, and approach to successfully completing the requested services.
The City invites qualified firms to respond to this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the project ("Project") titled below:
Parks and Recreation Department Organizational Assessment Services
RFP No. PR-0314
The City anticipates awarding a contract for one-time professional consulting services.
The successful Proposer shall provide all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, and other resources necessary to complete the services described in this RFP, unless otherwise provided by the City. Services shall be performed in accordance with the requirements outlined in the Scope of Work.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
The City is seeking a consultant with demonstrated experience conducting organizational assessments, operational reviews, or management studies for municipal parks and recreation agencies. Proposers should demonstrate familiarity with parks operations, recreation programming, maintenance functions, service delivery models, staffing structures, and local government organizational practices.
A successful consultant shall demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:
• Completion of a minimum of five (5) organizational assessments, operational reviews, and/or management studies for municipal Parks and Recreation Departments within California during the past 10 years.
• At least three (3) of the referenced projects shall have involved departments with an annual operating budget of at least $15 million and service delivery responsibilities comparable to the
City of Santa Cruz.
• At least three (3) of the referenced projects shall have included evaluation of organizational structure, staffing, supervisory ratios, and/or service delivery models.
• Demonstrated experience completing organizational assessments, operational reviews, and/or management studies for municipal governments.
• Demonstrated experience aligning organization recommendations within existing fiscal parameters.
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• Demonstrated experience with developing recommendations that can be implemented within existing or reasonably anticipated staffing and budget resources.
2.3. Preliminary Scope of Services
The City seeks proposals from qualified firms meeting the minimum qualifications identified in this RFP to conduct a comprehensive organizational assessment of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Project Purpose
The City seeks an independent organizational assessment of the Department to evaluate organizational structure, staffing, service delivery, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability. The assessment will identify opportunities to improve alignment among departmental priorities, available resources, community needs, and the City's Strategic Plan, while ensuring the Department is positioned to deliver services effectively now and into the future.
Project Objectives
The organizational assessment should:
• Evaluate the Department’s organizational structure, staffing model, and operational practices.
• Assess the Department’s ability to meet current and future service delivery needs.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.
• Evaluate alignment between departmental priorities, community expectations, and available resources.
• Identify opportunities for organizational, operational, and funding improvements.
• Provide practical, fiscally responsible recommendations and implementation strategies for City consideration.
Scope of Work
The selected consultant shall conduct a comprehensive organizational assessment of the Department, including document review, stakeholder engagement, organizational and operational analysis, benchmarking, and development of recommendations. The consultant shall perform the tasks identified below and provide the associated deliverables within the project schedule.
Final Report Requirements
The final report shall include, at a minimum:
• Executive Summary
• Existing Conditions Assessment
• Organizational Analysis
• Benchmarking Findings
• Key Strengths and Challenges
• Recommendations
• Implementation Considerations
• Prioritized Action Items
Out of Scope
The consultant is not expected to:
• Conduct a compensation study.
• Perform a classification and compensation review.
• Conduct a comprehensive financial audit.
• Negotiate labor agreements.
• Prepare engineering or facility conditions assessments.
Project Assumptions
For proposal purposes, consultants should assume:
• Up to two (2) days of on-site visits
• Interviews with up to 10 staff members
• Interviews with up to 8 external stakeholders
• One (1) kick-off meeting
• One (1) draft findings review meeting
• One (1) final presentation
Task 1: Project Initiation and Existing Conditions Review
Kick-off and review of the Department’s organizational structure, operations, budget (expenditures and revenues), including a review of current programs and priorities, program delivery, and staff resources.
Specific tasks/documents for implementation and review include:
• Kick-off meeting with City Manager’s Office and Park and Recreation Director.
• Review departmental (including divisions) budgets, expenditures, and revenue sources.
• Review organizational structure, staffing levels, job descriptions, and organizational charts over the last five (5) years.
• Review strategic plans and operational priorities.
• Review the 2026 City of Santa Cruz Recreational Needs, Satisfaction, and Future Priorities
Survey and survey results – Open through May 25, 2026.
• Review available Community Survey Data and related public engagement findings.
https://polco.us/n/res/vote/santa-cruz-ca/2026-city-of-santa-cruz-recreational-needs-satisfaction-and-future-priorities-survey-open-to-all-residents?pn-area=1&pn-method=open
• Current and planned technology infrastructure for delivery of services.
Related Deliverables: Project management plan, existing conditions summary report
Estimated Due Date: Week 3
Task 2: Stakeholder & Department Engagement (Up to two (2) days on-site and additional remote meetings)
• Facility tours
• Key Operational Staff interviews
• Supervisor interviews
• Commissioner interviews
• Councilmember interviews
• Other external stakeholder interviews identified by the City
Related Deliverables: Stakeholder engagement summary
Estimated Due Date: Week 6
Task 3: Organizational Assessment & Analysis
Conduct an analysis built on the gathered information and including the following components:
• Benchmarking against a minimum of five (5) comparable municipal parks and recreation agencies and recognized industry best practices.
• Staffing and supervisory analysis.
o Use of seasonal or temporary staff or contract services for service delivery needs.
o Alignment of leadership, management and supervision.
o Number of organizational levels and reporting procedures and supervisory ratios.
• Organizational structure review.
• Gap analysis matched to City’s existing resources.
• Assessment of funding opportunities and cost-recovery strategies to support existing and future programmatic and operational needs.
• Efficiency analysis.
• Review of internal and external communication systems and practices.
• Identification of duplicated or overlapping functions across the department.
Related Deliverables: Draft organizational assessment and findings report
Estimated Due Date: Week 9
Task 4: Final Recommendations & Reporting
Prepare draft and final reports consistent with the Final Report Requirements identified above.
• Prepare draft report
• Staff review meeting
• Incorporate comments
• Final report preparation
• Presentation to the executive leadership team and other City bodies as requested
Related Deliverables: Draft recommendations report, final organizational assessment report, final presentation
Estimated Due Date: Week 12
Project Schedule
Week Task Activity
1 1 Kick-off meeting and project initiation
2 1 Document collection and review
3 1 Complete existing conditions review and submit Existing Conditions Summary
4 2 Department tours and staff interviews
5 2 Supervisor, key operational staff, Councilmember, Commissioner, and external stakeholder interviews
6 2 Complete engagement activities and submit Stakeholder Engagement Summary
7 3 Organizational analysis and benchmarking
8 3 Staffing, service delivery, and funding analysis
9 3 Prepare and submit Draft Organizational Assessment Report
10 4 City review and consultant revisions
11 4 Final report preparation
12 4 Submit Final Organizational Assessment Report and conduct a final presentation
2.4. Responsibilities of City
The City will designate a project manager and primary point of contact to assist with communications, scheduling, meetings, information regarding past work, and other support reasonably necessary to complete the Scope of Work. The City will:
• Designate a project manager and primary point of contact.
• Coordinate consultant access to staff, facilities, and identified stakeholders.
• Provide available organizational, budget, staffing, operational, strategic planning, and other relevant documents, including information regarding prior studies and related work products.
• Assist with scheduling interviews, meetings, and facility visits.
• Identify and coordinate participation by Commissioners, Councilmembers, and external stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Review draft deliverables and provide consolidated comments within mutually agreed-upon timeframes.
• Provide available survey data, prior studies, and other information relevant to the assessment.
2.5. Vendor’s Employee Conduct
Vendor will agree to remove any employee whose conduct is improper, inappropriate, or offensive as determined by the City. A removed employee(s) is not to work on City premises without the written consent of the City. The Vendor will remove any employee from working in, or delivering to, City facilities who is convicted of a felony during his/her employment.
3. Evaluation Phases
3.1. Phase 1
No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)
1. Adherence to RFP Requirements
To be considered responsive, the proposal shall include the information detailed in this section. Proposer must provide information in the proposal in the same order as shown below. The proposal shall be separated into the sub-headings referenced below. Failure to provide this information may result in a proposal being considered non-responsive to requirements.
Points Based 5 (5% of Total)
2. Firm Background Information
This section must include the following
(maximum 2 pages):
A. Legal name, addresses, telephone numbers of the principal office (national headquarters) and local office. Include the same information if services will be provided from additional locations.
B. Year established and history.
C. Business entity status (i.e., partnership, corporation, LLC).
D. Indicate if Proposer has defaulted in its performance of an agreement or project during the past five (5) years which has led the other party to terminate the agreement and if so, the identity of the parties involved and the circumstances of the default or termination.
E. Respond to the following:
1. Explain any pending litigation, liens, or claims involving your organization.
2. Has your company filed for bankruptcy in the last ten
(10) years?
3. Firm Qualifications, Expertise, and
Experience
In this section (maximum 5 pages), include the following:
A. Describe the Proposer’s qualifications and experience working on similar, relevant, or related projects that were completed, as outlined in Section 2.3 Preliminary
Scope of Services.
B. Describe how the Proposer (or
Proposers if submitting a jointly prepared proposal) is organized to provide the required services as outlined in Section 2.3
Preliminary Scope of Services.
C. If utilizing any subconsultants and/or subcontractors, describe their qualifications working on similar, relevant, or related projects that were completed, as outlined in Section 2.3
Preliminary Scope of Services.
D. Provide a list of all services
Proposer has performed for the
City in the past three (3) years, include a description of the services, date of engagement(s), members of the proposed team that performed the services.
Indicate if Proposer served as the prime contractor or as a subcontractor.
E. Provide response on the
Procurement Portal for Project
Background and Detail
Information.
Points Based 25 (25% of Total)
4. Team Qualifications, Expertise and
Experience
In this section (maximum 5 pages), include the following:
A. Provide the names, qualifications, certifications, and relevant technical experience of personnel and subcontractors of the proposed project team who will perform the services described in Section 2.3 Preliminary
Scope of Services. Include details about their experience with similar projects with comparable magnitude.
B. Provide resumes for each member of the proposed project team and include the qualifications and experience suited to the proposed assignment. A resume needs to be submitted for each bullet within the category or categories for which you are applying. Include resumes as a separate attachment.
If awarded the contract, Proposer shall make every effort to ensure that the staff resources identified in the proposal will be available for the Project. If staff identified in the proposal are not available, the City reserves the right to review and approve alternate personnel.
Points Based 25 (25% of Total)
5. Technical Approach and Work Plan
In this section (maximum 5 pages), include the following:
A. Technical Approach: Describe your approach to completing
Section 2.3 Preliminary Scope of Services. Identify deliverables and key decision points. Provide comments regarding the proposed
Preliminary Scope of
Services. This may be used as an opportunity to expand upon your team’s specific experience and expertise, and to outline any changes you believe would help achieve the Project’s goals and objectives.
B. Work Plan: Describe how the project team will fulfill Section
2.3 Preliminary Scope of
Services. Include a detailed project schedule in the Project
Schedule Document. Provide a matrix of personnel, tasks, and an estimated effort in hours.
The work plan shall include a process for delivery of the range of services outlined in Section 2.3 Preliminary Scope of
Services. To the extent possible, the proposal shall reflect the roles and responsibilities of team members in the major tasks outlined in Section 2.3
Preliminary Scope of Services and strategies to accommodate the staffing needs for each task order. As appropriate, include tools and techniques you could use in addressing challenges and delivering services outlined in
Section 2.3 Preliminary Scope of
Services.
Points Based 30 (30% of Total)
Proposers shall address all major tasks outlined in Section 2.3 Preliminary
Scope of Services and as appropriate, suggest supplemental tasks/sub-tasks for incorporation into the final Preliminary
Scope of Services.
6. Cost Proposal
Provide an all-inclusive cost proposal for all proposed services, including partnering firms and incidental expenses.
It is the Proposer’s responsibility to state all costs required to provide the services outlined in Section 2.3 Preliminary
Scope of Services. Proposal shall include the following:
• Hourly rates (or range of rates with reasons) for each resource type/subject expertise.
• Project costs broken out and to include all expenses that will be charged to the City.
• Identify any potential circumstances that the City would be charged for additional work.
• Provide proposed incremental costs for any optional services, or other variability in services.
• A disclosure of all personal, professional or financial relationships with any officer and/or employee.
This portion of the proposal will be evaluated based on the reasonableness of the proposed costs. Costs will be evaluated as compared to costs the City or other comparable public agencies have paid for similar services and with the industry’s standard and customary costs for the services.
The price will be evaluated in the following manner:
A. The responsive proposal with the lowest price will be given
Points Based 10 (10% of Total) the full weight of points assigned to the pricing criteria.
B. Every other responsive proposal will be given points proportionately in relation to the lowest price. This point total will be calculated by dividing the lowest proposed price by the total proposed price of the proposal being evaluated with the result multiplied by the maximum weight for the price
(100 %) to arrive at a price score of less than the full score for price.
Example: Lowest Total
Proposed Price Total
% Price Proposer’s Total
Proposed Price X for
Price = Score
3.2. Phase 2
No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)
1. References
In this section (maximum 5 pages), provide the following:
A. Three (3) Client References that provide former clients and representative projects undertaken in the last five (5) years which demonstrate relevant experience with the
Project.
B. For each project identified above, provide a project description, project costs, project goals, project duration, actual project outcomes, project owner, and member(s) of the proposed team for this RFP that participated in the project, including any subcontractors that worked on the project.
C. For each reference, provide the name of the agency/firm, and contact person’s name, title, address, phone number, and email address. Please ensure that the contact information is accurate for each reference.
The City reserves the right to:
• Check as many references that the City deems necessary.
• Assess a Proposer’s past performance.
• Contact references that the City determines are representative projects demonstrating experience relevant to this RFP.
• Check any other reference(s) that might be indicated through the specified contacts or that result from communication with other entities involved with similar projects.
• Include other industry sources and users of similar services known to the City.
• Contact client references for only shortlisted Proposers.
It is the responsibility of the Proposer to ensure the client reference contact person is available and willing to provide a reference within the timeframe stated in this section. The client reference score/weight shall have no bearing on any other evaluation criteria.
2. Project Understanding, Work Plan and
Approach
Proposers invited for interviews and presentations must demonstrate a clear understanding of the project’s goals, scope, and background, as well as their role in its execution. They should effectively present their project understanding, work plan, and approach to delivering the scope of services on time and within budget. The presentation should showcase a well-defined strategy for facilitating the project, addressing challenges, and aligning with project objectives.
Points Based 60 (60% of Total)
3. Quality of Presentation
Proposers invited for interviews and presentations will be evaluated on their ability to clearly communicate their project understanding, work plan, approach, and the qualifications of their team and subcontractors.
Presentations should be concise, informative, and effectively showcase the firm’s expertise, confidence, and ability to engage in an interactive setting.
Points Based 35 (35% of Total)
4. Vendor Submissions
4.1. Proposal Submittal *
The undersigned, upon acceptance, agrees to furnish the following in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions per City of Santa Cruz at the prices indicated herein.
The undersigned, under penalty of perjury, declares not to be a party with any other business to an agreement to propose a fixed or uniform price in connection with this proposal.
The unsigned declares under penalty of perjury that she/he is authorized to sign this document and bind the business or organization to the terms of this Proposal.
The undersigned recognizes the right of the City of Santa Cruz to reject any or all proposals received and to waive any informality or minor defects in proposals received.
The undersigned declares under penalty of perjury that the information contained in this Proposal and all accompanying documents are true and correct.
☐ Please confirm
*Response required
4.2. Proposal Requirements*
Did you read through and confirm that you met all of the proposal requirements?
☐ Yes
☐ No
*Response required
4.3. Proposal (without Cost Proposal)*
Please upload your proposal here without pricing included. Upload fee proposal separately in the next step.
*Response required
4.4. Separate Cost Proposal*
Confirm that your fee proposal is not attached in your Proposal and is attached separately here.
Proposers must complete and submit a Cost Proposal with their Proposal submittal by the Proposal
Submittal Due Date. It is the Proposer’s responsibility to state all costs required to provide the services outlined in the Preliminary Scope of Services. Costs shall include, but not be limited to, direct labor, overhead, fringe benefits, profit, subcontractor costs, and other direct costs (ODC) such as materials, supplies, taxes, travel, lodging, meals, mileage, and parking expenses. The proposed fee shall be all-inclusive, and the City will not reimburse travel or other project-related expenses separately. A
Proposer’s failure to submit a Cost Proposal will deem the Proposal non-responsive.
Provide an all-inclusive cost proposal for all proposed services, including partnering firms' total cost and incidental expenses. The Cost Proposal shall include:
• Hourly rates (or range of rates with reasons) for each resource type/subject expertise.
• Project costs broken out by task and inclusive of all expenses that will be charged to the City.
• Identification of any potential circumstances where the City would be charged for additional work.
• Proposed incremental costs for any optional services or other variability in services.
• Disclosure of all personal, professional, or financial relationships with any officer and/or employee.
*Response required
4.5. Will your business extend the same prices, terms and conditions to other public agencies?* Indicate whether your business will extend the pricing, terms and conditions of this bid to other government agencies, if you are the successful bidder. Your business would be required to make this contract available to interested agencies for at least six months following the award of this contract.
Interested government agencies may enter into their own contract with the successful Contractor. They may negotiate minor changes in terms and conditions.
☐ Yes
☐ No
*Response required
4.6. Local Preference Certification Form
Please download the below Local Preference Certification Form, complete, and upload.
• Local_Preference_Certificat...
4.7. Non-Collusion Declaration Form*
By confirming, the proposer, the party making the foregoing proposal declares that the proposal is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation; that the proposal is genuine and not collusive or sham; that the Consultant has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Consultant or Sub-Consultant to put in a false or sham proposal; and has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any
Consultant, Sub-Consultant or anyone else to put in a sham proposal, or that anyone shall refrain from proposing; that the Consultant has not in any manner directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the proposal price of the Consultant or any other
Consultant or Sub-Consultant, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the proposal price, or of that of any other Consultant or Sub-Consultant, or to secure any advantage against the public body awarding the contract of anyone interested in the proposed contract; that all statements contained in the proposal are true; and, further, that the Consultant has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her proposal price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, or paid, and will not pay, any fee to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, proposal depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham proposal.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
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| 1. Introduction |
| 1.1. Summary |
| 1.2. Background |
| 1.3. Contact Information |
| 1.4. Timeline |
| 2. Project Details |
| 2.1. Important Instructions for Electronic Submittal |
| 2.2. General Information for Proposers |
| 2.3. Preliminary Scope of Services |
| 2.4. Responsibilities of City |
| 2.5. Vendor’s Employee Conduct |
| 3. Evaluation Phases |
| 3.1. Phase 1 |
| 3.2. Phase 2 |
| 4. Vendor Submissions |
| 4.1. Proposal Submittal * |
| 4.2. Proposal Requirements* |
| 4.3. Proposal (without Cost Proposal)* |
| 4.4. Separate Cost Proposal* |
| 4.5. Will your business extend the same prices, terms and conditions to other public agencies?* |
| 4.6. Local Preference Certification Form |
| 4.7. Non-Collusion Declaration Form* |
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