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PROPOSAL:

Issue RFP for Management Firm to Operate Diamond Bar Headquarters Childcare Center

SYNOPSIS:

The contract with National Pediatric Support Services, Inc. for the management and operation of the Diamond Bar headquarters childcare center expires on June 30, 2000. Staff requests authorization to issue an RFP to solicit bids from interested parties in order to secure a new three-year contract for these services.

COMMITTEE:

Administrative, October 15, 1999, Recommended for Approval

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve the release of RFP #9900-10 for childcare center management services.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

Background

The current contract with National Pediatric Support Services, Inc. (NPSS) for management and operation of AQMD’s childcare center at the Diamond Bar headquarters facility expires June 30, 2000. This request is for authorization to issue an RFP to solicit proposals from interested parties in order to secure a new three-year contract. Since response to past RFPs has been limited, the assistance of a professional childcare expert has been obtained to review and make recommendations on the requirements firms must meet and to assist in evaluating proposals. In addition, more extensive outreach efforts will be made to attract responses from a larger pool of qualified childcare providers.

Proposal

This action is to authorize staff to issue RFP #9900-10 to solicit proposals from childcare center management firms.

Outreach

In accordance with AQMD's consulting and contracting policies, a public notice advertising the RFP and inviting bids will be published in the following publications:

 

1. Antelope Valley Press	10. La Opinion	19. Precinct Reporter
2. Black Voice News	11. La Voz	20. Rafu Shimpo
3. Chinese Daily News	12. Los Angeles Daily News	21. Riverside Press Enterprise
4. Eastern Group Publications	13. Los Angeles Sentinel	22. San Bernardino Sun
5. El Chicano	14. Los Angeles Times	23. Santa Clarita Signal
6. Excelsior, The	15. M/W/DVBE Source	24. State of California
7. Inland Empire Hispanic News	16. Orange County Register Contracts Register
8. Inland Valley Daily Bulletin	17. Palm Springs Desert Sun
9. Korea Central Daily	18. Philippine News

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 & Professional Directory; AQMD's own electronic listing of certified minority vendors; AQMD Purchasing's mailing list; and AQMD Administrative & Human Resources's list of interested childcare center management agencies. Notice of the RFP will be mailed to the Black and Latino Legislative Caucuses and various minority chambers of commerce and business associations; and will be placed on the Internet at AQMD's Web site [http://www.aqmd.gov, "Business and Job Opportunities" icon] and on AQMD's 24-hour telephone message line for bidders (909) 396-2724.

Bid Evaluation

Proposals received will be evaluated by a diverse, technically qualified panel in accordance with criteria contained in the attached RFP.

Resources

AQMD currently covers about $140,000 annually in support of childcare center operations, including providing the building and equipment and paying such costs as utilities, maintenance, telephone, landscaping, security, and janitorial services. No additional costs beyond those included in each fiscal year budget are anticipated relating to this RFP.

Attachments

RFP #9900-10

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