Notice Inviting Proposals1.1. Summary Notice Inviting Proposals West County Wastewater District (WCW) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide CCTV and Hydro-Jet cleaning services for approximately 50,000 feet of WCW trunk sewer lines (Services), as further detailed in Section 3, Scope of Services. If approved by WCW's Board of Directors, or designee, the successful Proposer will execute an agreement in the form of Attachment A for a one (1) year base term with up to two (2) one year option terms. The project scope, content of proposal, and selection process are summarized in this Request for Proposals (RFP). WCW intends to adhere to the solicitation schedule shown in the Timeline below, which is subject to change at WCW's sole discretion. Solicitation Schedule The complete Solicitation Schedule for this Project, CCTV and Cleaning of WCW Trunk Sewer Lines is stated in the Timeline section below. All proposals must be submitted through WCW's eProcurement Portal, OpenGov Procurement in accordance with the solicitation schedule. All Questions must be submitted in writing through OpenGov Procurement by clicking the Question/Answer Tab. All Questions submitted and answers provided will be electronically distributed to Proposers through OpenGov Procurement, pursuant to the solicitation schedule in the Timeline below. Proposals will not be accepted after the proposal submission deadline. An incomplete proposal or a proposal that does not conform to the requirements may not be considered, in WCW's sole discretion. Issuance of this RFP does not obligate WCW to award a contract. WCW is not liable for any of Proposer’s costs to prepare and submit a proposal. WCW may award all or parts of this contract to several Proposers, select no Proposers, and/or to re-solicit proposals. By submitting a proposal, the Proposer agrees that it has read and understands all requirements and conditions of this RFP. Submission of a proposal constitutes a firm offer to WCW for 180 days from the deadline. Submission of a proposal indicates an intent to be bound to the conditions contained in this RFP unless a clear exception request is included in the proposal. Questions regarding this RFP are to be submitted and answered through WCW's eProcurement Portal. Labor Code and Prevailing Wage Requirements The Services include public works as defined by California Labor Code section 1720. The successful Proposer shall be responsible for the payment of prevailing wage rates, the training of apprentices and compliance with other related requirements as set forth in California Labor Code Sections 1770 to 1780, inclusive. Prevailing Wage and Labor Code requirements are detailed in Attachment B, Labor Code Requirements. Contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) at the time of bid, or else the bid may be rejected as non-responsive. (See Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1.) Each bidder must submit proof of contractor registration with DIR (e.g. a copy of the relevant page of the DIR's database found at https://cadir.secure.force.com/ContractorSearch). This Contract is subject to monitoring and enforcement by the DIR pursuant to Labor Code Section 1771.4. The Contractor must post job site notices, as prescribed by regulation. The Contractor shall furnish the records specified in Labor Code Section 1776 directly to the Labor Commissioner, monthly in a format prescribed by the Labor Commissioner. Proposers and their proposed subcontractors shall hold licenses as may be required by the laws of the State of California for the performance of the work specified in this RFP. Firms proposing as the prime contractor shall possess a valid California State Contractor's License, Classification A – General Engineering Contractor, or Classification C-42 – Sanitation System Contractor. Proposers must complete Form 5, License Requirements.(Services) , as further detailed in Section 3, Scope of Services. If approved by WCW's Board of Directors, the successful Proposer will execute an agreement in the form of Attachment A for a one (1) year base term with up to four (4) one year option terms. .The project scope, content of proposal, and selection process are summarized in this Request for Proposals (RFP). WCW intends to adhere to the following solicitation schedule as shown below, which is subject to change at WCW's sole discretion:Solicitation ScheduleThe complete Solicitation Schedule for this Project, CCTV and Cleaning of WCW Trunk Sewer Lines is below in the Timeline section below.All proposals must be submitted through WCW's eProcurement Portal, OpenGov Procurement in accordance with the solicitation schedule. All Questions must be submitted in writing through OpenGov Procurement by clicking the Question/Answer Tab. All Questions submitted and answers provided will be electronically distributed to Proposers through OpenGov Procurement, pursuant to the solicitation schedule.Proposals will not be accepted after the proposal submission deadline. An incomplete proposal or a proposal that does not conform to the requirements may not be considered, in WCW's sole discretion. Issuance of this RFP does not obligate WCW to award a contract. WCW is not liable for any of Proposer’s costs to prepare and submit a proposal. WCW may award all or parts of this contract to several Proposers, select no Proposers, and/or to re-solicit proposals. By submitting a proposal, the Proposer agrees that it has read and understands all requirements and conditions of this RFP.Submission of a proposal constitutes a firm offer to WCW for 180 days from the deadline. Submission of a proposal indicates an intent to be bound to the conditions contained in this RFP unless a clear exception request is included in the proposal. Questions regarding this RFP are to be submitted and answered through WCW's eProcurement Portal.
