Proposal_Signature_Form.pdf

This is a Proposal Signature Form for the City of Lompoc, California's Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/RFP No. 3095) for the Lime Slaker Replacement Project. The City of Lompoc seeks qualified consulting firms to provide preliminary design services and prepare proposal documents for the upgrade of two existing lime slaker units at its Water Treatment Plant located at 601 East North Avenue. The lime slaker units currently serve approximately 10 million gallons per day for the City's 43,000 residents. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit is scheduled for Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with written inquiries due by Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, and must include one original with original signatures, three hard copies, one thumb drive, and an OpenGov platform upload. The selected consultant will provide services throughout the preliminary design, proposal, and construction phases over an initial three-year contract term with options for two additional one-year renewal periods.

The form certifies that proposers acknowledge they have read the entire RFQ/RFP document and agree to all terms and conditions. Proposals will be evaluated on five criteria: Project Understanding and Approach (30 points), Team Qualifications (25 points), Project Schedule (20 points), Responsiveness to RFQ (20 points), and Local Presence (5 points), with the top three ranked firms selected for interviews before fee negotiations with the highest-ranked firm. Proposers must provide labor estimates broken down by hours and task using hourly billing rates, maintain professional liability insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 per occurrence for Automobile Liability, comply with California Labor Code prevailing wage requirements, and hold a valid Business Tax License with the City of Lompoc. The project is funded by the Water Lime Slaker Account with total compensation not to exceed an amount to be determined in Exhibit B, and payment will be processed within 45 days of invoice presentation. Proposals must remain valid for 90 calendar days after the bid opening date, and all communication regarding the solicitation must be directed exclusively to Theresa Hernandez, Senior Buyer at the City of Lompoc Purchasing Division.