BOARD MEETING DATE: September 10, 1999 AGENDA NO. 25
PROPOSAL:
Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in September
SYNOPSIS:
This report summarizes the RFPs and RFQs for budgeted services over $50,000 scheduled to be released for advertisement for the month of September.
COMMITTEE:
Administrative, August 20, 1999. Less than a quorum was present during the discussion of this item; those Committee Members who were present communicated their concurrence.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Receive and file.
Barry R. Wallerstein, D.Env.
Executive Officer
Background
At its April 9, 1999 meeting, the Governing Board approved a revised Procurement Policy and Procedure. Under the revised policy, RFPs and RFQs for budgeted items over $50,000, which follow the standard evaluation criteria, will no longer require individual Governing Board approval. However, a monthly report of all RFPs and RFQs over $50,000 will be included as part of the Board agenda package and the Board may, if desired, take individual action on any. The report provides the title and synopsis of the RFP or RFQ, the budgeted funds available, the release date, the closing date, the type of evaluation method, and the AQMD contact.
Outreach
In accordance with the AQMD’s consulting and contracting policies, a public notice advertising the RFPs and RFQs will be published in the following publications:
| 1. | Antelope Valley Press | 10. | La Opinion | 19. | Precinct Reporter |
| 2. | Black Voice News | 11. | La Voz | 20. | Rafu Shimpo |
| 3. | Chinese Daily News | 12. | Los Angeles Daily News | 21. | Riverside Press Enterprise |
| 4. | Eastern Group Publications | 13. | Los Angeles Sentinel | 22. | San Bernardino Sun |
| 5. | El Chicano | 14. | Los Angeles Times | 23. | Santa Clarita Signal |
| 6. | Excelsior, The | 15. | M/W/DVBE Source | 24. | State of California Contracts |
| 7. | Inland Empire Hispanic News | 16. | Orange County Register | Register | |
| 8. | Inland Valley Daily Bulletin | 17. | Palm Springs Desert Sun | ||
| 9. | Korea Central Daily | 18. | Philippine News |
A listing of open RFPs and RFQs will be made available to various legislative caucuses, community groups, trade organizations, chambers of commerce and other interested parties at the time the Notice Inviting Bids/Proposals is submitted for publication.
Additionally, potential bidders will be identified using the Los Angeles County MTA Directory of Certified Minority, Women, Disadvantaged and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises; the Inland Area Opportunity Pages Ethnic/Women Business and Professional Directory; AQMD’s own electronic listing of certified minority vendors; and AQMD Purchasing’s mailing list. Notices of the RFPs/RFQs will be mailed to the African-American and Latino Legislative Caucuses and various minority chambers of commerce and business associations; and placed on the Internet at AQMD’s Web site [http://www.aqmd.gov, "Business and Job Opportunities" icon] and AQMD’s 24-hour telephone message line for bidders (909) 396-2724.
Proposal Evaluation
Proposals received will be evaluated by a diverse panel of technically qualified individuals familiar with the subject matter of the project or equipment and may include outside public sector or academic community expertise.
Report of RFPs and RFQs Scheduled for Release in September
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