Item 22 - State Legislative Advocacy Services

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CITY OF SANTA ANA RFQ No. 22-005 State Legislative Advocacy Services Page 7 of 29 4. Cost Proposal All Respondents are required to submit a cost breakdown by contract year (including renewal option term if exercised); including estimated hours, hourly rates, expenses, and a total not-to-exceed cost with their statement of qualifications. Pricing instructions should be clearly defined to ensure fees proposed can be compared and evaluated. Statements of qualifications shall be valid for a minimum of ninety (90) days following statement of qualifications deadline. The cost for developing the statement of qualifications is the sole responsibility of the Respondent. All statements of qualifications submitted become the property of the City. The proposed fees and rates for this contract will be fixed for the duration of the agreement, including allowable renewal options exercised at the discretion of the City. 5. Certifications (ATTACHMENTS) The following forms, included in this RFQ, shall be signed and included as part of the statement of qualifications submittal package: • Attachment A: References • Attachment B: Respondent’s Statement • Attachment C: Non-Collusion Affidavit • Attachment D: Non-Lobbying Certification • Attachment E: Non-Discrimination Certification 6. References Contractor shall provide three (3) references from public agency customers for which similar services specified in this RFQ have been performed, including contact names and telephone numbers, and types of services your firm has provided. Use Attachment A – References. The respondent grants permission for the City to contact any individuals listed as references. City may disqualify a Respondent if: • References fail to substantiate Respondent’s description of services and deliverables provided; or • References fail to support that Respondent has a continuing pattern of providing capable, productive, and skilled personnel, or • City is unable to reach the point of contact with reasonable effort. It is the Respondent’s responsibility to inform the point of contact(s) of normal City working hours. 7. Information provided by the City is solely for the purpose of conducting evalutions and shall not be disclosed to any third party without the City's written permission. 8. Evidence of Financial Capacity Respondent may be requested to submit its most recent audited financial statement, evidencing Respondent’s financial capacity to fully perform the required services, including provision of equipment and personnel expenses over a ninety (90) day