ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS SERVICES-2015

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Exhibit A INFORMAL BID REQUEST STATE REVOLVING FUND FINANCIAL PROPOSAL ASSISTANCE INTRODUCTION / PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Santa Ana is seeking a qualified firm capable of providing assistance in the preparation of government funding application services for the City's Water and Sewer Rehabilitation Programs. City of Santa Ana desires to start the rehabilitation of its water and sewer infrastructure as early as possible, now that the water and sewer rate adjustments have been approved by Council and implemented. The two options considered to fund the water and sewer rehabilitation programs include public bond issues and the use of a State Revolving Fund (SRF) loan. While the SRF loan is the more cost effective approach to financing, the process to prepare the application is known to be complicated and time consuming. To ensure the City obtains SRF loan approval in the most expeditious manner, the City desires to engage a consulting firm to help navigate and manage the loan process. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR CLARIFICATION All questions or requested clarifications must be made in writing via e-mail to Margaret Mercer (Project Manager) by Tuesday, July 25, 2015. The e-mail must contain the following title in the Subject line: "SRF Application Assistance — Informal Bid Question". No verbal requests or responses will be accepted. Significant interpretations or clarifications will be transmitted to all recipients of this Informal Bid Request via e-mail. LICENSES & PERMITS The selected Consultant will be required to obtain a City of Santa Ana business license within ten (10) business days of selection and must provide a copy to the Project Manager prior to commencing any work in Santa Ana. INSURANCE The selected Consultant must provide the required evidence of insurance coverage as set forth in the sample agreement within ten (10) business days after receipt of notice of selection. PAYMENT INFORMATION PACKET The selected Consultant shall return a completed payment information packet within ten (10) business days after receipt of notice that the agreement has been awarded. The packet is available on the City's website: htto://santa-ana.org/bids-rfos. CITY RIGHT TO REJECT The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted and no representation is made hereby that any agreement will be awarded pursuant to this request or otherwise. SCOPE OF WORK Consultant shall assist the City staff with the preparation and timely processing of State Revolving Fund Loan applications for the funding of the City's Water and Sewer Rehabilitation Program (Project).