Graffiti Removal Services East Area of Flood Control Facilities

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Public Works requests proposals for the Graffiti Removal Services East Area Flood Control Facilities (BRC0000500). The services requested in this Request for Proposals (RFP) constitutes 'public work' as defined in Section 1720 of the California Labor Code. For more information, please note the important notice regarding Prevailing Wage and Living Wage section of this RFP on page 5. The RFP with contract specifications, forms, and instructions for preparing and submitting proposals may be accessed at http://pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts or may be requested from Mr. Jairo Flores at +1 (555) 000-0000 or contact@example.gov or Ms. Jessica Dunn at +1 (555) 000-0000 or contact@example.gov, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. An optional proposers' conference will be held on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. via Microsoft Teams Meeting Online Events. To participate, the proposers will need to sign-in using the electronic sign-in-sheet through the website listed below. ATTENDANCE BY THE BIDDER OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AT THE CONFERENCE IS ENCOURAGED BUT IT IS NOT MANDATORY. Attendees should be prepared to ask questions at that time about the specifications, proposal requirements, and contract terms. After the conference, proposers must submit questions in writing and request information for this solicitation within three business days from the date of the conference. A link to sign-in and join the meeting can be found at the following website: http://pw.lacounty.gov/general/contracts/opportunities. The total annual contract amount of this service is estimated to be $200,000. This contract has been designed to have a potential maximum contract term of 5 years, consisting of an initial 1-year term and potential additional four 1-year option renewals. PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE FREQUENTLY FOR ANY CHANGES TO THIS SOLICITATION. ALL ADDENDA AND INFORMATIONAL UPDATES WILL BE POSTED AT http://pw.lacounty.gov/brcd/servicecontracts. Important instruction regarding this solicitation: PLEASE NOTE: This contract is subject to prevailing wage payments pursuant to the California Labor Code. In addition, this is a Proposition A solicitation, as such, the County's Living Wage Ordinance is applicable to the resultant contract. Contractors shall pay wages at rates in compliance with the Living Wage Ordinance. Please review and familiarize yourself with the Living Wage Ordinance requirements as provided in: - Part I, Section 1, Item L, Living Wage Program - Form LW-1, Living Wage Program - Power Point slides available electronically at the website listed above. Doing Business with Local Small Business Enterprise, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, and Social Enterprise The County strongly encourages participation from firms, primes, and subcontractors, which are certified in the County's Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Social Enterprise (SE) Preference Programs. The County's LSBE, DVBE, and SE Preference Programs require firms to complete a certification process to receive certain benefits allowed only for LSBE, DVBE, and SE, such as a 15 percent price preference, not to exceed $150,000, when applicable, and LSBE Prompt Payment Program. The following link provides additional information on being County certified LSBE, DVBE, and SE: http://dcba.lacounty.gov. Minimum Mandatory Requirements: At the time of proposal submission, proposers must meet all minimum mandatory requirements set forth in the RFP documents including, but not limited to: 1. Proposer must hold a valid and active C-33 State of California-issued contractor's license. 2. Proposer or its managing employee must have a minimum of 3 years of experience performing graffiti abatement services. 3. The contracted work in this RFP constitutes 'public works' as defined in the California Labor Code Section 1720, requiring payment of prevai