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Issue RFP to Conduct Performance Audit for FY Ending June 30, 2000

SYNOPSIS: 

Health & Safety Code Section 40453 requires the AQMD to contract by July 1, 2000 with a qualified auditing firm to conduct a performance audit of AQMD programs. This action is to issue an RFP to seek a qualified firm to perform the audit. Sufficient funds will be budgeted in the FY 2000-01 Budget.

COMMITTEE: 

Administrative, April 14, 2000, Recommended for Approval

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve the release of RFP #9900-19 for the triennial performance audit for FY ending June 30, 2000.

Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer

Background

Health & Safety Code Section 40453 requires the AQMD to contract with a qualified firm, once every three years, to conduct a performance audit of the AQMD’s activities. The performance audit will focus on reviewing compliance with laws and regulations, economy and efficiency of operations, and effectiveness in achieving program results. This is the fourth performance audit of the AQMD to be conducted pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 40453.

Proposal

As required by Health & Safety Code Section 40453, the attached RFP for the performance audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2000 has been reviewed by the State Legislative Analyst’s Office. This action is to authorize staff to issue RFP #9900-19 to solicit proposals from qualified firms.

Outreach

In accordance with the 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 Contracts
7.	Inland Empire Hispanic News	16.	Orange County Register		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; and AQMD Purchasing’s mailing list. 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 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.

Resource Impacts

Sufficient funds will be budgeted in the FY 2000-01 Budget.

Attachment

RFP #9900-19

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