SOQ_Responsiveness_Checklist.pdf

This document is an A&E Consultant's Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) Responsiveness Checklist issued by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), providing a comprehensive guide for consultants and contractors responding to a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The checklist outlines seven required sections for submission, including transmittal letters, goal documentation, general services administration information, availability details, communication plans, workforce analysis, nondiscrimination plans, and civil rights law compliance.

The document specifies detailed submission requirements, such as using 8½" x 11" paper with a minimum 8-point font, creating an organizational chart, providing resumes of key personnel, listing example projects, and including documentation for Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goals. Additional requirements include a communication plan, workforce analysis for firms with 50 or more employees, and a nondiscrimination program description. For contracts exceeding $100,000, a California Civil Rights Laws Certification form is mandatory, emphasizing the state's commitment to equal opportunity and fair business practices.