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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) #197178 issued by the City of Palo Alto Public Works-Environmental Services Department for emissions testing services at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant. The City seeks a qualified consultant to conduct routine emissions testing for a new odor control scrubber and emergency standby generator in compliance with Bay Area Air District (BAAD) regulations. Required testing includes non-methane hydrocarbon (NMHC), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and other parameters, with the consultant responsible for preparing reports for submission to regulatory agencies and maintaining all necessary BAAD certifications. The RFP was released on March 18, 2026, with a question submission deadline of March 27, 2026 at 5:00 pm and a response deadline of April 2, 2026 at 3:00 pm. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's OpenGov procurement system no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2026. The scope of work includes planning and test preparation coordination scheduled at the start of each calendar year and ongoing quarterly NMHC testing, with the first test anticipated in the third quarter of 2026, subject to modification based on regulatory requirements.

The contract will be structured as a Fixed Fee agreement with a maximum "not to exceed" amount established by the proposer, including all direct costs, overhead, transportation, communications, subsistence, materials, and any subcontracted work. Progress payments will be based on percentage of project completion. Proposers must demonstrate financial stability through submission of audited financial statements, reviewed financial statements for the past two years, a letter of good standing from a financial institution or CPA, or a Dun & Bradstreet report prepared within the last 12 months. Selected proposers must obtain and maintain all required insurance coverage throughout the contract term at their sole cost and expense, subject to approval by the City's Risk Manager. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, negotiate with any or all proposers, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities in the proposal process. No pre-proposal conference or site visit is specified in the RFP documentation.

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Public Works-Environmental Services Department

Request for Proposals (RFP) #197178 For

Regional Water Quality Control Plant Air Emissions Testing

Proposal Submittal Deadline:

Friday, April 10, 2026 BEFORE 3:00 pm

Procurement Contact:

Steven Dimter Contract Administrator steven.dimter@paloalto.gov

(650) 329-2716

CITY OF PALO ALTO

PURCHASING/CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

250 HAMILTON AVENUE

PALO ALTO, CA 94301

(650) 329-2271

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Pre-Proposal Conference and Certifications

3. Proposal Content and Format

4. Contract Type and Method of Payment

5. Scope of Work

6. Evaluation Criteria

7. Oral Interviews

8. Public Nature of Materials

9. Collusion

10. Disqualification

11. Non-Conforming Proposal

12. Gratuities

13. Firms or Persons Not Eligible to Submit A Proposal

14. Suspension and Debarment Status

15. Proposer Questionnaire

Attachments:

A - Cost Proposal Form

B - Firm Experience

C - Professional Services Agreement Sample

D - Insurance Requirements

1. INTRODUCTION

The City of Palo Alto is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide services for routine emissions testing per the Bay Area Air District (BAAD) of the Regional Water

Quality Control Plants new odor control scrubber and a new emergency standby generator. To meet the compliance requirements, the CITY is seeking a CONSULTANT to conduct and report required emissions testing for non-methane hydrocarbon (NMHC), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and other parameters as outlined in the proposal. CONSULTANT shall prepare reports to be submitted to regulatory agencies. CONSULTANT shall maintain all necessary qualifications and certifications required by BAAD for emissions testing.. The required services and performance conditions are described in the Scope of

Work (or Services).

1.1. Summary

The City of Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant (City or RWQCP) has a new odor control scrubber and a new emergency standby generator that require routine emissions testing per the Bay Area Air District (BAAD).

To meet the compliance requirements, the CITY is seeking a CONSULTANT to conduct and report required emissions testing for non-methane hydrocarbon (NMHC), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and other parameters as outlined in the proposal. CONSULTANT shall prepare reports to be submitted to regulatory agencies.

CONSULTANT shall maintain all necessary qualifications and certifications required by

BAAD for emissions testing.

1.2. Contact Information

Procurement Contact:

Steven Dimter

Contract Administrator steven.dimter@paloalto.gov

(650) 329-2716

Department:

Public Works-Environmental Services

1.3. Timeline

Release Project Date: March 18, 2026

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Question Submission Deadline: March 27, 2026, 5:00pm

Question Response Deadline: April 2, 2026, 3:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline: April 10, 2026, 3:00pm

2. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS

2.1. Examination of Proposal Documents

The submission of a proposal shall be deemed a representation and certification by the

Proposer that it:

• Has carefully read and fully understand the information that was provided by the

City to serve as the basis for submission of this proposal.

• Has the capability to successfully undertake and complete the responsibilities and obligations of the proposal being submitted.

• Represents that all information contained in the proposal is true and correct.

• Did not, in any way, collude, conspire to agree, directly or indirectly, with any person, firm, corporation or other Proposer in regard to the amount, terms or conditions of this proposal.

• Acknowledge that the City has the right to make any inquiry it deems appropriate to substantiate or supplement information supplied by Proposer, and Proposer hereby grants the City permission to make these inquiries, and to provide any and all related documentation in a timely manner.

2.2. Addenda / Clarifications

Should discrepancies or omissions be found in this RFP or should there be a need to clarify this RFP, questions or comments regarding this RFP must be submitted to the

Questions & Answers section of this project listing on OpenGov.

Correspondence shall be communicated through the City’s electronic procurement system. Responses from the City will be provided through the Questions & Answers section of OpenGov for this project and available to all. Inquiries received after the deadline for questions stated in the timeline will not be accepted. All addenda shall become a part of this RFP and shall be acknowledged on the Proposer’s submittal.

The City shall not be responsible for nor be bound by any oral instructions, interpretations or explanations issued by the City or its representatives.

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2.3. Submission of Proposals

All proposals shall be submitted electronically through the City’s electronic procurement system (OpenGov) at: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/palo-alto-ca

Proposals shall be in a submitted status no later than 3:00 pm on Friday, April 10, 2026.

The e-procurement system will not accept any proposals after the specified close time.

2.4. Withdrawal or Modification of Proposals

A Proposer may withdraw or modify its proposal at any time before the expiration of the time for submission of proposals as provided in the RFP by entering the project on

OpenGov and selecting to "unsubmit" the proposal. Proposal must be resubmitted after using the "unsubmit" button and making any updates or modifications to the submittal or it shall not be considered as a valid submittal. No request for modification of the proposal shall be considered after its submission and acceptance on grounds that Proposer was not fully informed to any fact or condition.

2.5. Rights of the City of Palo Alto

This RFP does not commit the City to enter into a contract, nor does it obligate the City to pay for any costs incurred in preparation and submission of proposals or in anticipation of a contract. The City reserves the right to:

• Make the selection based on its sole discretion

• Reject any and all proposals

• Issue subsequent Requests for Proposals

• Postpone opening for its own convenience

• Remedy technical errors in the Request for Proposals process

• Approve or disapprove the use of particular subconsultants

• Negotiate with any, all or none of the Proposers

• Accept other than the lowest offer

• Waive informalities and irregularities in the Proposals and/or

• Enter into an agreement with another Proposer in the event the originally selected

Proposer defaults or fails to execute an agreement with the City

An agreement shall not be binding on the City unless and until it is executed by authorized representatives of the City and of the Proposer.

3. PROPOSAL CONTENT AND FORMAT

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/palo-alto-ca

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These instructions outline the guidelines governing the format and content of the proposal and the approach to be used in its development and presentation. The intent of the RFP is to encourage responses that clearly communicate the Proposer’s understanding of the

City’s requirements and its approach to successfully provide the products and/or services on time and within budget. Only that information which is essential to an understanding and evaluation of the proposal should be submitted. Items not specifically and explicitly related to the RFP and proposal, e.g. brochures, marketing material, etc. will not be considered in the evaluation.

All proposals shall address the following items in the order listed below and shall be numbered in the proposal document.

3.1. Proposal Summary

This Section of the Proposal shall discuss the highlights, key features and distinguishing points of the Proposal. A separate sheet shall include a list of individuals and contacts for this Proposal and how to communicate with them. Limit this Section to a total of three (3) pages including the separate sheet.

3.2. Profile on the Proposing Firm(s)

This Section of the Proposal shall include a brief description of the Proposer’s firm size as well as the proposed local organization structure. Include a discussion of the Proposer firm’s financial stability, capacity and resources. Include all other firms participating in the

Proposal, including similar information about the firms.

Additionally, this Section shall include a listing of any lawsuit or litigation and the result of that action resulting from (a) any public project undertaken by the Proposer or by its subcontractors where litigation is still pending or has occurred within the last five years or

(b) any type of project where claims or settlements were paid by the consultant or its insurers within the last five years.

3.3. Qualifications of the Firm(s)

This Section of the Proposal shall include a brief description of the Proposer’s and any sub-Proposer’s qualifications and previous experience on similar or related projects.

Separately complete and upload the required attachment provided as "Qualifications of

Firm Relative to City's Needs", provide descriptions of pertinent project experience with other public municipalities and private sector entities, including a summary of the work performed, the total project cost, the percentage of work the firm was responsible for, the period over which the work was completed, and the name, title, and phone number of clients to be contacted for references. Give a brief statement of the firm’s adherence to the schedule and budget for the project.

This Section of the Proposal shall include information regarding any relationships with firms and/or individuals that may submit proposals in response to the RFPs being developed.

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3.4. Work Plan or Proposal

This Section of the Proposal shall present a well-conceived service plan. Include a full description of major tasks and subtasks. This section of the proposal shall establish that the Proposer understands the City’s objectives and work requirements and Proposer’s ability to satisfy those objectives and requirements. Succinctly describe the proposed approach for addressing the required services and the firm’s ability to meet the City’s schedule, outlining the approach that would be undertaken in providing the requested services.

3.5. Project Staffing

This Section of the Proposal shall discuss how the Proposer would propose to staff this project. Key project team members shall be identified by name, title and specific responsibilities on the project. An organizational chart for the project team and resumes for key Proposer personnel shall be included. Key personnel will be an important factor considered by the review committee. Changes in key personnel may be cause for rejection of the proposal.

3.6. Proposal Exceptions

This Section of the Proposal shall discuss any exceptions or requested changes that

Proposer has to the City’s RFP conditions, requirements and sample contract. If there are no exceptions noted, it is assumed the Proposer will accept all conditions and requirements identified in the “Sample Agreement for Services.” Items not excepted will not be open to later negotiation.

3.7. Evidence of Financial Stability

Proposers are required to establish to the City’s satisfaction that they are financially stable and can complete the obligations of a contract resulting from this solicitation. To meet this requirement, Proposers shall submit one of the following items that must be prepared by an independent third party:

• The most recent audited financial statement

• Reviewed financial statements for the last two years

• A letter of good standing from a credible financial institution or a Certified Public

Accountant that contains sufficient information for proposal evaluators to reasonably conduct an objective assessment of the Proposer’s financial viability and/or the Proposer’s risk of default, OR

• A Dun & Bradstreet Business Information Report or Comprehensive Report prepared or updated within the last 12 months.

NOTE: The City recognizes the confidential nature of certain financial disclosures and will treat the information as such in accordance with applicable law, referenced in the Section of this RFP entitled "Public Nature of Materials".

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4. CONTRACT TYPE AND METHOD OF PAYMENT

It is anticipated that the agreement resulting from this solicitation, if awarded, will be a

Fixed Fee form of contract. A Sample Agreement of Services is provided as an

Attachment to this RFP. The method of payment to the successful Proposer shall be on a Fixed Fee with a maximum “not to exceed” fee as set by the Proposer in the proposal or as negotiated between the Proposer and the City as being the maximum cost to perform all work. This figure shall include direct costs and overhead, such as, but limited to, transportation, communications, subsistence and materials and any subcontracted items of work. Progress payments will be based on a percentage of project completed.

Proposers shall be prepared to accept the terms and conditions of the Agreement, including Insurance Requirements. If a Proposer desires to take exception to the

Agreement, Proposer shall provide the following information in Proposal Exceptions of their submittal package. Please include the following:

• Proposer shall clearly identify each proposed change to the Agreement, including all relevant Attachments.

• Proposer shall furnish the reasons for, as well as specific recommendations, for alternative language.

The above factors will be taken into account in evaluating proposals. Proposals that take substantial exceptions to the proposed Agreement may be determined by the City, at its sole discretion, to be unacceptable and no longer considered for award.

Insurance Requirements

The selected Proposer(s), at Proposer’s sole cost and expense and for the full term of the

Agreement or any extension thereof, shall obtain and maintain, at a minimum, all of the insurance requirements outlined in this RFP and its attachments.

All policies, endorsements, certificates and/or binders shall be subject to the approval of the Risk Manager of the City of Palo Alto as to form and content. These requirements are subject to amendment or waiver if so approved in writing by the Risk Manager. The selected Proposer agrees to provide the City with a copy of said policies, certificates and/or endorsement upon award of contract.

5. SCOPE OF WORK

5.1. RWQCP EMISSIONS TESTING SCOPE OF SERVICES

The City of Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant (City or RWQCP) has a new odor control scrubber and a new emergency standby generator that require routine emissions testing per the Bay Area Air District (BAAD).

To meet the compliance requirements, the CITY is seeking a CONSULTANT to conduct and report required emissions testing for non-methane hydrocarbon (NMHC), hydrogen

Request for Proposal (RFP) #197178 9 sulfide (H2S), and other parameters as outlined below. CONSULTANT shall prepare reports to be submitted to regulatory agencies.

CONSULTANT shall maintain all necessary qualifications and certifications required by

BAAD for emissions testing.

TASK DESCRIPTIONS

Task 1.0 Planning, Test Preparation, and Mobilization

CONSULTANT shall plan and schedule testing in coordination with the CITY at least at the start of every calendar year. CONSULTANT shall prepare notifications to BAAD as required per below tasks. The CITY will provide the following:

• Access to sampling sites and provide adequate stack sampling ports;

• A suitable area for the mobile laboratory that will be no more than 100 feet from the sampling site;

• Any needed operating data (including required urea usage and average kW during generator testing); and

• A minimum of two (2) uninterrupted and dedicated 110-volt, 20-amp, electrical outlets within 100 feet of the mobile laboratory.

Task 2.0 Ongoing NMHC Testing

CONSULTANT shall conduct routine emissions testing to prove compliance with the following Authority to Construct (ATC) condition and its counterpart when transitioned into the CITY’s Permit to Operate (PTO). As of this writing, the frequency of testing is anticipated to be quarterly with the first test required in the third quarter of 2026, but this is subject to change:

The owner/operator shall ensure that the abated non-menthane hydrocarbon (NMHC) emissions from S-110, do not exceed 10 ppmv, measured as methane, at the exhaust of

A-110 on an annual average basis.

The owner/operator can reduce the monitoring frequency from monthly to quarterly if all readings are below one half of the emission limits of the respective devices [<5ppmv] for three months and the results of this testing are submitted to the Engineering Division. If readings rise above the emission limits, monitoring frequency will return to daily until five days of consecutive compliance can be demonstrated, at which point testing shall again be submitted to the Engineering Division to reduce testing frequency from daily to monthly.

Testing can transition from monthly to quarterly once readings for three consecutive months are below one half of the emission limits. The reduction in monitoring frequency will be handled administratively by the BAAD Engineering Section.

CONSULTANT shall measure NMHC emissions from the odor control exhaust using the

EPA Method 25A/18. CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with NMHC volumetric

Request for Proposal (RFP) #197178 10 concentration records for direct comparison to the aforementioned permit limit.

CONSULTANT shall prepare a report to capture all results collected to date for the calendar year for submittal to the CITY. CONSULTANT shall include in the report details regarding dates of testing, methods used, setup of testing apparatus’, observations during testing, results, copies of chain of custodies, any QA/QC conducted, associated operational data, and anything else required to validate the reported results. Test reports do not need to be submitted to BAAD Source Test Section.

Task 3.0 Initial and Ongoing Emissions Testing for Emergency Diesel Generator

CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with draft notifications for review and approval at least 2 weeks prior to submission to BAAD. CONSULTANT shall notify BAAD Source

Test Section at least 30 days prior to each generator emission test. Testing is required within 60 days of initial startup and every three years after that; as of this writing, initial testing is expected to occur in 2027 or 2028 pending construction schedules.

CONSULTANT shall conduct emissions testing to prove compliance with the following conditions:

The owner/operator shall ensure engine emissions do not exceed the following limits:

• nitrous oxides (NOx): 0.50 g/bhp-hour

• precursor organic compounds (POC): 0.14 g/bhp-hour

• carbon monoxide (CO): 2.60 g/bhp-hour

The owner/operator shall conduct an initial Air District-approved source test within 60 days of startup and once every three years thereafter at the normal or expected load during emergency operation using Air District approved source test methods.

CONSULTANT shall use the following methods of testing for each pollutant:

• NOx: EPA Method 7E or Air District-approved equivalent

• POC: EPA Method 25A and EPA Method 18 or Air-District approved equivalent

• CO: EPA Method 10 or Air-District approved equivalent

CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with a draft test report to review at least 3 weeks before the report is due to BAAD. CONSULTANT shall include in the report details regarding dates of testing, methods used, setup of testing apparatus’, observations during testing, results, copies of chain of custodies, any QA/QC conducted, associated operational data, and anything else required to validate the reported results. CITY will provide comments and/or approval of report at least a week before the report is due to

BAAD. CONSULTANT shall incorporate/address comments and submit test report to

BAAD Source Test Section no later than 60 days after test completion.

Task 4.0 Ongoing H2S Testing

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H2S testing will be handled primarily by the CITY. However, in the instance that the CITY is not able to complete testing, the CONSULTANT shall do the testing on behalf of the

CITY. In these instances, the CITY will provide at least 2 weeks notice via email notification and coordinate scheduling with the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT shall conduct emissions testing to prove compliance with the following ATC condition and its

PTO counterpart:

The owner/operator shall ensure that the abated hydrogen sulfide (H2S) emissions from

S-110 do not exceed 1.0 ppmv, measured at the exhaust of A-110.

The owner/operator can reduce the monitoring frequency from weekly to monthly if all readings are below one half of the emission limits of the respective devices [<0.5 ppmv] for two months and the results of this testing are submitted to the Engineering Division. If readings rise above the emission limits, monitoring frequency will return to daily until two months of consecutive compliance can be demonstrated, at which point testing shall again be submitted to the Engineering Division to reduce testing frequency from daily to weekly. The reduction in monitoring frequency will be handled administratively.

CONSULTANT shall measure H2S using Drager Tubes, or other BAAD-approved method, from the odor control exhaust. CONSULTANT shall provide the CITY with volumetric concentration records for H2S measured under this task in an excel spreadsheet upon request by the CITY that captures the date, time, result, and method of testing; no formal report is required for testing under this task.

Task 5.0 Testing Postponement

Under certain circumstances the CITY may need to postpone and reschedule the emissions testing. In which case, a daily standby rate shall be applicable in the event that testing must be postponed. CONSULTANT shall include a daily standby rate and/or rescheduling fee in their proposal for this work.

6. EVALUATION CRITERIA

City staff will evaluate the responsive submittals provided based on the following criteria, at a minimum. Please Note: The Scoring Method and Points assigned to each criterion are not published on the RFP. The Scoring Methods and Points are applicable to the RFP.

No. Evaluation Criteria Scoring Method Weight (Points)

1. Quality of the Proposal

Quality and completeness of proposal

Points Based 5 (5% of Total)

2. Proposed Solution

Quality, performance and effectiveness of the solution, goods and/or services to be provided by the Proposer

Points Based 17 (17% of Total)

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3. Experience

Consultant or contractor’s experience, including the experience of staff to be assigned to the project, with engagements of similar scope and complexity

Points Based 17 (17% of Total)

4. Cost

Proposed cost to the City

Reward Low Cost 12 (12% of Total)

5. Financial Condition and Stability

Consultant or contractor’s financial condition and stability

Points Based 5 (5% of Total)

6. Timely Performance

Consultant or contractor’s ability to perform the contract within the time specified

Points Based 17 (17% of Total)

7. Prior Record of Performance for

Government Agencies

Consultant or contractor’s prior record of performance with the city or other local, county or state agency

Points Based 5 (5% of Total)

8. Ability to Provide Ongoing Services

Consultant or contractor’s ability to provide in the future any maintenance, repairs, parts and/or services

Points Based 5 (5% of Total)

9. Compliance

Consultant or contractor’s compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies

(including city policies), guidelines and orders governing prior or existing contracts performed by the consultant or contractor

Points Based 17 (17% of Total)

7. ORAL INTERVIEWS

Proposers may be required to participate in an oral interview. The oral interview will be a panel comprised of members of the selection committee.

Proposers may only ask questions that are intended to clarify the questions that they are being asked to respond.

Each Proposer’s time slot for oral interviews will be determined randomly. Proposers who are selected shall make every effort to attend. If representatives of the City experience difficulty on the part of any Proposer in scheduling a time for the oral interview, it may result in disqualification from further consideration.

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8. PUBLIC NATURE OF MATERIALS

Responses to this RFP become the exclusive property of the City of Palo Alto. At such time as the Administrative Services Department recommends to form to the City Manager or to the City Council, as applicable, all proposals received in response to this RFP becomes a matter of public record and shall be regarded as public records, with the exception of those elements in each proposal which are defined by the Proposer as business or trade secrets and plainly marked as “Confidential”, “Trade Secret”, or

“Proprietary”. The City shall not in any way be liable or responsible for the disclosure of any such proposal or portions thereof, if they are not plainly marked as “Confidential”, “Trade Secret”, or “Proprietary” or if disclosure is required under the Public Records Act.

Any proposal which contains language purporting to render all or significant portions of the proposal “Confidential”, “Trade Secret”, or “Proprietary” shall be regarded as non-responsive.

Although the California Public Records Act recognizes that certain confidential trade secret information may be protected from disclosure, the City of Palo Alto may not accept or approve that the information that a Proposer submits is a trade secret. If a request is made for information marked “Confidential”, “Trade Secret”, or “Proprietary”, the City shall provide the Proposer who submitted the information with reasonable notice to allow the

Proposer to seek protection from disclosure by a court of competent jurisdiction.

9. COLLUSION

By submitting a proposal, each Proposer represents and warrants that its proposal is genuine and not a sham or collusive or made in the interest of or on behalf of any person not named therein; that the Proposer has not directly induced or solicited any other person to submit a sham proposal or any other person to refrain from submitting a proposal; and that the Proposer has not in any manner sought collusion to secure any improper advantage over any other person submitting a proposal.

10. DISQUALIFICATION

Factors such as, but not limited to, any of the following may be considered just cause to disqualify a proposal without further consideration:

• Evidence of collusion, directly or indirectly, among Proposers in regard to the amount, terms or conditions of this proposal

• Any attempt to improperly influence any member of the evaluation team

• Existence of any lawsuit, unresolved contractual claim or dispute between

Proposer and the City

• Evidence of incorrect information submitted as part of the proposal

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• Evidence of Proposer’s inability to successfully complete the responsibilities and obligation of the proposal

• Proposer’s default under any previous agreement with the City, which results in termination of the Agreement

11. NON-CONFORMING PROPOSAL

A proposal shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions of these

RFP instructions and specifications. Any alteration, omission, addition, variance, or limitation of, from or to a proposal may be sufficient grounds for non-acceptance of the proposal, at the sole discretion of the City.

12. GRATUITIES

No person shall offer, give or agree to give any City employee any gratuity, discount or offer of employment in connection with the award of contract by the city. No city employee shall solicit, demand, accept or agree to accept from any other person a gratuity, discount or offer of employment in connection with a city contract.

13. FIRMS OR PERSONS NOT ELIGIBLE TO SUBMIT A

PROPOSAL

In order to avoid any conflict of interest or perception of a conflict or interest, Proposer(s) selected to provide professional services under this RFP will be subject to the following requirements:

• The Proposer(s) who works on the procurement will be precluded from submitting proposals or bids as a prime contractor or subcontractor in the ultimate procurement.

• The Proposer(s) may not have interest in any potential Proposer for the ultimate procurement.

• The Proposer may not have a conflict of interest as defined under Palo Alto

Municipal Code section 2.30.600 or 2.30.610, or as defined under state law including the Political Reform Act or Government Code section 1090 et seq.

• Notwithstanding the above, Proposer(s) may submit proposals or bids as the prime contractor or subcontractor in the ultimate procurement where the Proposer(s) duties and services do not include preparing or assisting the City with any portion of the preparation of a request for proposals, request for qualifications, or any other solicitation regarding a subsequent or additional contract with the City, and the

Proposer(s) participation in the planning, discussions, or drawing of project plans

Request for Proposal (RFP) #197178 15 or specifications is limited to conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications and cooperates with the City to ensure that all bidders for a subsequent contract on any subsequent phase of the project have access to the same information, including all conceptual, preliminary, or initial plans or specifications prepared by the Proposer(s).

14. SUSPENSION AND DEBARMENT STATUS

15. PROPOSER QUESTIONNAIRE

15.1. Business Type*

Please indicate the type of business that your company will continue operating as.

☐ Individual

☐ Partnership

☐ Joint Venture

☐ Corporation

☐ Other

*Response required

15.2. Business Type Follow-Up*

If you indicated "Other" on the previous question, please explain here.

*Response required

15.3. Year of Incorporation*

Please indicate the year of incorporation (if applicable). If not incorporated, please indicate such.

*Response required

15.4. State Incorporated*

In what state was your company incorporated?

*Response required

15.5. Business In California*

When was your company authorized to do business in the State of California?

*Response required

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15.6. Qualifications of Firm - Experience of Firm*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload. For additional instructions on this form, please see the section of this RFP titled "Proposal Content and Format" and the subsection titled "Qualifications of the Firm".

• Firm_Experience.pdf

*Response required

15.7. Proposal*

Please Upload your Technical Proposal here. Upload fee proposal separately in the next step.

*Response required

15.8. Evidence of Financial Stability-REQUIRED SUBMITTAL *

Please upload your Evidence of Financial Stability

*Response required

15.9. Additional Information

If any of your previous answers required additional information to be submitted or provided, please upload all such information here.

15.10. Proposer Confirmation*

By confirming, the submission of a proposal shall be deemed a representation and certification by the Proposer that they have investigated all aspects of the RFP, that they are aware of the applicable facts pertaining to the RFP process, its procedures and requirements, and they have read and understand the RFP. No request for modification of the proposal shall be considered after its submission on the grounds that the Proposer was not fully informed as to any fact or condition.

Confirmation by the Proposer represents and warrants that he or she has the legal capacity and authority to bind the Company stated on the RFP submittal.

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