RFP Avenue 50 Bridge - Prof Eng Services Project 2019-02 - Addendum 1ta0"fra
CALIFORNIA
DATE: July 21, 2023
TO: All Prospective Avenue 50 Bridge Professional Engineering Consultants
RE: Professional Engineering Consultants to prepare the plans, specifications,
and engineer's estimate (PS&E) for the replacement of the Avenue 50
low-water crossing (OOL-0091) with a new all-weather bridge, Avenue 50
Bridge over the La Quinta Evacuation Channel, Federal Project No. BR-
NBIL(547), City Project No. 2019-02.
REVISIONS TO REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS:
DUE DATE FOR QUESTIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED:
Questions must be received by TUESDAY AUGUST 1, 2023, before 5:OOPM
RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS
The following are the City's responses to the questions received:
1.) Can we include 11 "x17" sheets and count them as 1 page?
�es, 11 "x17" sheets can be used for exhibits, if needed and count as a single page.
2.) 2. Can we include tabs for each section and exclude tabs from the 30 -page
limit?
3.) Page 15 of 16 of the RFP indicates "Please note that rates must be based off
of Calendar Year 2022 earlier company history will not be accepted." Can you
please clarify if the City wants rates based off of Calendar Year 2023 or 2022,
or confirm that the City will not accept company history prior to Calendar Year
2023 or 2022?
Caltrans approved Indirect Cost Rates would be based on Calendar Year 2022. Please
see IOAI's website for more information: https://iq.dot.ca.gov/resources/instructions-fdr-
icr
4.) Are we allowed to change (or add) the task numbers and names in Scope of
Services?
Yes. Please provide the scope of services your firm deems necessary to complete the
project, including but not limited to the requested scope in the RFP.
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5.) Will electronic signatures be allowable for the original Work Proposal
(envelope 1) and original Cost Proposal (envelope 2)?
Yes, electronic signatures are sufficient for both the original Work Proposal and original
Cost Proposal.
6.) Are federal forms Attachment 6A and Attachment 6B required to be included
in the work proposal and cost proposal or only the cost proposal?
The federal forms Attachment 6A and Attachment 6B are only required to be included in
the cost proposal.
7.) Are subconsultants required to complete the "Non -Collusion Affidavit Form"
and "Insurance Acknowledgement Form"?
Only prime consultants are required to complete the "Non -Collusion Affidavit Form" and
"Insurance Acknowledgement Form".
8.) Will the City send out the list of interested proposers?
Yes, on Monday, July 24, 2023 a list of interested proposer will be posted to the RFP
website posting.
9.) Will the resumes count toward the total page count?
No, they can be provided in the Appendix only and not count toward the page count.
10.) Will the City provide the Pre -Proposal PowerPoint presentation?
Yes, the Power Point from the Pre -Proposal Conference will be posted to the RFP
website posting at the same time as this Addendum No. 1.