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PROPOSAL:

Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in May

SYNOPSIS:

In an effort to further streamline AQMD business practices, the recently revised Procurement Policy and Procedure no longer requires individual RFPs and RFQs over $50,000 for budgeted services or supplies be brought to the Governing Board for approval. This report summarizes the RFPs and RFQs over $50,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of May.

COMMITTEE:

Administrative, April 23, 1999, Recommended for Approval

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

Background

At its April 9, 1999 meeting, the Governing Board approved a revised Procurement Policy and Procedure. Under the revised policy, RFPs and RFQs for budgeted items over $50,000, which follow the standard evaluation criteria, will no longer require individual Governing Board approval. However, a monthly report of all RFPs and RFQs over $50,000 will be included as part of the Board agenda package and the Board may, if desired, take individual action on any. The report provides the title and synopsis of the RFP or RFQ, the budgeted funds available, the release date, the closing date, the type of evaluation method, and the AQMD contact.

Outreach

In accordance with the AQMD’s consulting and contracting policies, a public notice advertising the RFPs and RFQs will be published in the following publications:

A listing of open RFPs and RFQs will be made available to various legislative caucuses, community groups, trade organizations, chambers of commerce and other interested parties at the time the Notice Inviting Bids/Proposals is submitted for publication.

Additionally, potential bidders will be identified using the Los Angeles County MTA Directory of Certified Minority, Women, Disadvantaged and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises; the Inland Area Opportunity Pages Ethnic/Women Business and Professional Directory; AQMD’s own electronic listing of certified minority vendors; and AQMD Purchasing’s mailing list. Notices of the RFP will be mailed to the African-American and Latino Legislative Caucuses and various minority chambers of commerce and business associations; and placed on the Internet at AQMD’s Web site [http://www.aqmd.gov, "Business and Job Opportunities" icon] and AQMD’s 24-hour telephone message line for bidders (909) 396-2724.

Proposal Evaluation

Proposals received will be evaluated by a diverse panel of technically qualified individuals familiar with the subject matter of the project and may include outside public sector or academic community expertise.

Attachment

Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in May

MAY 14, 1999, Board Meeting

Report on RFPs and RFQs scheduled for release in May

RFPs

STANDARDIZED SERVICES

None

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OR SPECIAL TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

None

REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS - Prequalified Vendor List

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS – Commercial Off The Shelf Equipment

None

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