Reference_Questionnaire_Template.docx

This is a Reference Questionnaire Template document issued by the County of Orange, California, Public Works Department for the Disaster-Related Debris Management Services RFP (RFP-080-3049401-RN). The questionnaire serves as an evaluation tool to assess proposers' past performance by gathering feedback from organizations that have previously engaged their services. References are required to provide information about the proposer's contract start and end dates, contract amount, and a brief description of services provided. The County requests responses be submitted directly to Richard Nguyen at Richard.Nguyen@pw.oc.gov and emphasizes that timely and complete responses are essential to the RFP evaluation process. The deadline for questions or clarifications regarding the solicitation is Friday, July 31, 2026, at 2:00 pm, and all proposals must be submitted electronically through the County's eProcurement Portal.

The Reference Questionnaire evaluates proposers across nine performance criteria including resolution of outstanding liens or claims, adequacy of personnel and supervision, equipment provision, timeliness of reporting and deliverables, schedule adherence, on-time project completion, reasonableness of change order estimates, and overall quality of work. References must provide yes/no responses to most questions with explanations where applicable, and rate overall quality of work on a scale from Excellent to Poor. The questionnaire also asks whether the reference would engage the contractor again, requiring explanation of the response. This evaluation mechanism supports the County's assessment of qualified firms capable of managing collection, processing, and disposal of disaster-related debris from earthquakes, wildfires, storms, and other natural or man-made events across unincorporated areas and collaborating cities in Orange County.