19D - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR TEMPORARY ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES

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members will evaluate the written proposals using criteria identified in Consultant Selection above. The ultimate consultant selections will be based upon both technical merit and cosl competitiveness. At the conclusion of the evaluation process, the evaluation committee will recommend to the appropriate Board Committee, the Consultant with the highest final ranking or a short list of top ranked Consultants within the competitive range The Board Committee will review the evaluation committee's recommendation and forward its decision to the full Board of Directors for final action. AWARD PERIOD OF CONTRACT Unless earlier terminated as allowed for in the Agreement, contract term shall be for a period of one (1) year. The contract term is anticipated to commence after City Council award of this contract and upon receipt and approval of all required bonds and insurance documents. The projected contract award date is anticipated to be May 21, 2012 and may be adjusted as necessary. Since total actual cost cannot be pre-determined, an hourly rate and benefits for each temporary employee shall be negotiated. OPTION OF RENEWAL The Term of this Agreement shall have provision for a one year term with the an option to renew for up to two (2) additional one (1) year periods at the discretion of the City and City Council approval unless the City notifies Contractor in writing at least thirty (30) days before the end of the initial term or any extended term, of its intent to terminate the Agreement at the conclusion of the initial term or any extension. Time is of the essence in the performance of services under this Agreement. The City will be selecting (two) 2 qualified contractors with a total contract amount of $300,000. The City Council will consider the recommendation of staff and may approve contract award or modify the recommendation. The City reserves the right to award its total requirements to one Consultant or to apportion those requirements among several Consultants as the City may deem to be in its best interest. In addition, negotiations may or may not be conducted with Consultants; therefore, the proposal submitted should contain the Consultant's most favorable terms and conditions, since the selection and award may be made without discussion with any Consultant. GENERAL INFORMATION The City of Santa Ana reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to waive any informality in any Proposal, and to select the Proposals that best meet the City's needs. Page 6 of 21 1901-8