Addendum # 1
- Responses to Questions
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The City of Alhambra is seeking proposals from suitably qualified firms, individuals, and organizations to develop a Comprehensive Environmental Sustainability Plan (CESP) to review current activities and develop a list of sustainability policies, projects and programs that can enhance the integration of sustainable practices into the overall organization in a systematic, coordinated, and financially responsible manner.
The City desires a cleaner, safer, more vibrant and stable Alhambra through meaningful planning actions and outcomes. The CESP will help the City not only overcome the challenges of the existing urban setting, but also prevent further harm to the natural environment and protect human health and the general well-being of the community. In addition, the CESP will help the City align with county, state and national sustainability goals and provide needed structure to the City’s short-term and long-term resource management and investments. As expected, both Alhambra and the region will benefit from such carefully designed considerations, recommendations, and actions.
The development of this CESP shall be managed by the Management Services Department under the City Manager’s Office. Through the CESP, the City of Alhambra shall be better positioned to take effective and efficient steps toward sustainability and environmental goals.
PROPOSAL DUE DATE/TIME
The City Clerk’s Office must receive proposals no later than said date and time. Responses received after such time will be returned unopened. By submitting a proposal, respondents acknowledge their understanding as to the size, scope, and location of the work to be performed. Proposals may be hand-delivered or mailed, with four hard copies and one USB copy of the proposal.
Proposal Submission: Consultants shall submit four (4) hard copies of their proposal and one USB copy. Proposals shall be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on January 12, 2023, at the following address:
City of Alhambra
City Clerk’s Office
Attn: Lucy Garcia, Assistant City Manager
111 S. First Street
Alhambra CA, 91801
Late submittals will be rejected and returned. All responses must be completed as required, signed by an official of the firm who is authorized to enter into a binding agreement with the City on behalf of the company.
PROPOSAL SCHEDULE
The following is the anticipated schedule:
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RFP Issued November 21, 2022
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Submit Written Questions to City December 15, 2022
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Addendums to RFP (Email) December 19, 2022
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Deadline for Proposal Submission January 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
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Submission Evaluation and
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Interviews with Qualified Applicants January 13- February 2, 2023
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City Council Award of Contract February 13, 2023
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Project Start Date March 1, 2023
The City of Alhambra reserves the right to adjust this schedule as necessary.
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE AND PROPOSAL CONTENTS
The entire proposal package must be returned with all requested information completed. Proposals shall be delivered in a sealed envelope via regular mail, overnight or other carrier, or hand delivered not later than 5:00 pm on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the following location: City of Alhambra, City Clerk’s Office, 111 S. First Street, Alhambra, CA, 91801. Indicate the RFP Number on the envelope. Indicate on the envelope: Do Not Open with Regular Mail.
Copies of the cost proposal shall be submitted under a separate cover, in a sealed envelope, properly labeled under “Proposal Elements/Requirements”, and shall be delivered or mailed to the same address shown above on the same day and time with the project Proposal. Facsimile or e-mail submittals will not be accepted. The proposing firm should provide the City with an original and three (3) copies (total of 4) of the proposal and one USB copy.
All responses must be completed as required, signed by an official of the firm who is authorized to enter into a binding agreement with the City on behalf of the company, and must be received in the place and by the time designated in this document.
