THE MARIN COUNTY ASSESSOR RECORDER AND DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP #2832A
PROPERTY SYSTEMS BUSINESS PROCESS ANALYSIS
May 03, 2023
The County of Marin’s Assessor Recorder and Department of Finance departments is seeking to
contract for property systems business process analysis services as described in this solicitation.
Proposal packages will be received through Wednesday June 21, 2023 UNTIL 2:00PM local time, at
the Marin County Procurement Division, 3501 Civic Center Drive Room 304, San Rafael, Ca 94903 or
through Bid Express®
Any proposer who wished their proposal to be considered is responsible for making certain that the
completed proposal, including all RFP documents, is received in the Procurement office by the
proper time. Proposals received after the scheduled submittal deadline will be returned unopened.
Copies, alternative formats and auxiliary aids of this RFP will be made available upon request by
contacting Jorge Molina from the Procurement Division at JMolina@marincounty.org
The County of Marin does not discriminate on the basis of race color, religion, creed, sec, age,
marital status, national origin, mental or physical disability, political belief or affiliation, veteran
status, sexual orientation, gender identity (including gender expression), genetic information, and
any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state or federal law in any of its
activities or operations. This includes, but is not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of
volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and
welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, contractors,
subcontractors, vendors and clients.
The County of Marin is committed to developing and supporting diverse, equitable, and inclusive
values within all aspects of its operations. By conducting business for or with the County, you are
representing your commitment to rejecting inequities in employment, services, and practices by
ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
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General Project Description
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Solicitation Questions
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Submittal Requirements
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Timeline of Events
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Opening of Proposals
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Informed Proposers/ Examination of Documents
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Nomenclatures
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Interpretation, Correction
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Prices, Negotiations and Mistakes
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Withdrawal of Proposal
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Terms of the Offer
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
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Responsible Parties
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Award of Contract
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Award Evaluation Criteria
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Preferences
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Supplier Performance Management Program (SPMP)
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Addenda
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Change Orders
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Invoicing and Payment
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Assignment and Subcontracting
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Force Majeure
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Nondiscriminatory Employee
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Fair Employment Provisions
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Cancellation of Contract
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Termination for Default – Time Extension for Delay
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Termination for Convenience
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Nuclear Free Zone
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Damages
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Living Wage
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Cooperative Agreement
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Joint Procurement
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Independent Proposer
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Non-Appropriation of Funds
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Compliance or Deviation to Specifications
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Governing Laws
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Insurance
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Debarment and Suspension Certification
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Conformity with Law and Safety
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Attorney’s Fees
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Proposer Agreement to Terms and Conditions
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Right to Audit
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California Public Records Act (CPRA)
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Taxes
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Tax, California Non-Resident Income and Franchise Tax Withholding
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PROJECT INFORMATION
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Background
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General Conditions
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Submittal Requirements
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Contract Term
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Minimum Qualifications/Experience Requirement
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Additional Requirements
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SCOPE OF WORK
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Project Specifics
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Key Goals/Capabilities
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Technical Requirements
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Project Timeline
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EXCEPTIONS TO THE SCOPE OF WORK
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OFFER
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SCHEDULE OF PROPOSED FEES
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REFERENCES AND PERFORMANCE
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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
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DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION
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NON COLLUSION DECLARATION
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TO BE EXECUTED BY BIDDER AND SUBMITTED WITH BID
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LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE CERTIFICATION
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WORKFORCE PREFERENCE CERTIFICATION
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SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS TO BE RETURNED
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INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
General Project Description
The County of Marin is seeking a Business Analyst to gather high level business and system requirements
to create an RFP for the potential replacement of the current property systems. These property systems
include functionality from both the Assessor Recorder which includes but is not limited to property
assessments and property recordings and the Department of Finance where the property taxes are
collected.
Solicitation Questions
Proposers may submit written questions regarding this solicitation. All questions must be emailed and
received by Friday, May 26, 2023 no later than 4:00 pm local time. Questions asked after this date and
time will not be considered. All questions shall be submitted to Jorge Molina with the Procurement
Department via email, JMolina@marincounty.org or through the Bid Express® online platform.
The subject line shall be: RFP 2832A – Property Systems Business Process Analysis
Phone calls and faxed questions will not be accepted.
Answers to all written questions concerning this solicitation will be posted on the County of Marin
Contracting Opportunities website and the Bid Express® online platform on Friday, June 02, 2023. It is the
responsibility of all interested proposers to access the website(s) for this information.
Submittal Requirements
The Marin County Department of Public Works has transitioned its bidding processes to the Bid
Express® online platform. Bidders can access current solicitations and a how-to guide for first-time Bid
Express users County of Marin Bid Express home page at
https://www.bidexpress.com/businesses/53528/home. Bidders must register for a free Bid Express
account to view project solicitations; download bid documents; see the plan holder’s list and submit bid
RFIs.
Submitted responses must include the form(s) provided with this solicitation package. All items shall be
filled in and the signatures of all persons signing shall be written and printed in longhand. All proposals
submitted must have a completed Offer form signed by a duly authorized officer of the proposing
contractor. Proposals not submitted on the form(s) provided, unless otherwise specified, may not be
considered by the County of Marin Procurement Division.
Electronic submissions via Bid Express® OR one (1) written original (marked as such) and one (1) electronic
copy proposal on a USB jump/thumb drive are due on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, no later than 2:00 pm
local time. Sealed Proposals must be received by the due date and time. Once received, all original and/or
copies of the proposal become property of the County of Marin and will not be returned. Proposals will be
considered late if not received by the above due date and time, regardless of postmark date, and will be
rejected and returned to the proposer unopened.
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