RFP 26-0312200 Cross-Connection Control Program Management Services

Agency:	Opa-locka city
State:	Florida
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Feb 27, 2026
Due Date:	Mar 12, 2026
Solicitation No:	26-0312200
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

26‐0312200

Cross-Connection Control Program Management

Services

Table of Contents

I. Proposal Guidelines

Proposal Submission

Calendar Events/Important Dates

Cone of Silence

II. Nature of Services Required

Purpose

Scope of Work

Contents of Proposal

III. General Requirements

Rules for Proposal

Submission Guidelines

References

IV. Evaluation and Selection Process

Review of Proposals

Evaluation Criteria

V. Attachments

Proposer Qualifications

Price Proposal Form

Certification Regarding Debarment

Drug Free Workplace

Non-Collusion Affidavit

Non-Discrimination Affidavit

E-Verify Form

Anti-Kick Back Affidavit

Client Reference Form

RFP 26-0312200

The sealed proposal for Cross-Connection Control Program Management Services for the

City of Opa-locka will be received at the City Clerk's Office on March 12, 2026, by 2:00 p.m.

Proposals may be submitted via one of two methods:

1. Electronic Submission via DemandStar: Proposals should be submitted through

www.demandstar.com (e-bid) by 2:00 p.m. ET on the designated due date. The City strongly

prefers and encourages electronic submissions.

2. Submission via Postal Mail: Sealed proposals may be submitted via mail to the address below

by 2:00 p.m. ET on the due date. Any Request for Proposals (RFP) package that arrives after

the specified closing time will be returned unopened.

Instructions for Postal Mail Submission:

Please submit one (1) original proposal, six (6) copies, and one copy of the proposal package on

a USB flash drive in PDF format. All materials should be enclosed in sealed envelopes or

packages. The envelopes or packages must be addressed to the City Clerk's Office, City of Opa-

locka, Florida, and marked as follows: RFP 26-0312200 Cross-Connection Control Program

Management Services.

Mailing Address:

City of Opa-locka

Office of the City Clerk

780 Fisherman Street, 4th Floor

Opa-locka, Florida 33054

Proposers desiring information for use in preparing proposals may obtain a set of such documents by

visiting the City’s website at www.opalockafl.gov or www.demandstar.com. The City reserves the right to

accept or reject any and all proposals and to waive any technicalities or irregularities therein. The City

further reserves the right to award the contract to that proposer(s) whose proposal best

complies with the RFP NO: 26-0312200 requirements. A Pre‐Bid meeting will be held on Friday,

February 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM, both virtually and in person at 780 Fisherman Street, 4th floor, Opa-locka,

FL 33054. Join virtually using the Teams link below. For more information, email Jay Bergel at

jbergel@opalockafl.gov.

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27721100424459?p=unrfcFG1d8nsUJ0LRR

Meeting ID: 277 211 004 244 59

Passcode: mW2Rp3ZF

Joanna Flores

City Clerk

PART I

PROPOSAL GUIDELINES

1‐1. Introduction: The City of Opa-locka is requesting proposals from qualified professional

consultants to provide Cross-Connection Control Program Management Services.

1‐2. Proposal Submission and Withdrawal: The City of Opa-locka will accept proposals by

mail; however, it is Proposer’s responsibility to submit Proposer’s proposal by the due date. In

addition, proposals may be submitted via www.demandstar.com (e-bid). The City must receive

all proposals by 2:00 p.m. on 3/12/2026. The address to submit sealed proposals is listed below:

CITY OF OPA-LOCKA

Office of the City Clerk

780 Fisherman Street, 4th Floor

Opa-locka, Florida 33054

To facilitate processing, please clearly mark the outside of the proposal package as follows: RFP

NO. 26-0312200 – Cross-Connection Control Program Management Services.

This package shall also include the Proposer’s return address. Proposers may withdraw their

proposals by notifying the City in writing at any time prior to the deadline for proposal submittal.

After the deadline, the proposal will constitute an irrevocable offer, for a period of 90 days. Once

opened, proposals become a record of the City and will not be returned to the Proposer. The City

cautions Proposers to assure actual delivery of mailed or hand-delivered proposals directly to

the City Clerk’s Office at 780 Fisherman Street, 4th Floor, Opa-locka, Florida 33054 prior to the

deadline set for receiving proposals. Telephone confirmation of timely receipt of the proposal

may be made by calling (305) 688-4611 before proposal closing time. Any proposal received after

the established deadline will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the

Proposer(s).

1‐3. Number of Copies: Proposers shall submit an original and six (6) copies (a total of 7) plus

one copy on USB flash drive in PDF format of the proposal in a sealed, opaque package marked

as noted above. The Proposer will be responsible for timely delivery, whether by personal

delivery, US Mail or any other delivery medium.

1‐4. Development Costs: Neither the City nor its representatives shall be liable for any expenses

incurred in connection with preparation of a response to this Request for Proposal. Proposers

should prepare their proposals simply and economically, providing a straightforward and concise

description of the Proposer’s ability to meet the requirements of the RFQ.

1‐5. Inquiries: The City Clerk will receive written requests for clarification concerning the

meaning or interpretations of the RFQ until eight (8) days prior to the submittal date. City

personnel are authorized only to direct the attention of prospective Proposers to various portions

of the RFQ so that they may read and interpret such for themselves. No employee other than the

City Purchasing Officer is authorized to interpret any portion of this RFP or give information as

to the requirements of the RFP in addition to what is contained in the written RFP document.

1‐6. Addendum: The City may record its response to inquiries and any supplemental instructions

in the form of written addenda posted on the City’s website up to five (5) calendar days before

the published submission date. Proposers shall contact the City to ascertain whether any addenda

have been issued. Failure to do so could result in an unresponsive proposal. Any oral explanation

given before the RFP opening will not be binding.

All Proposers are expected to carefully examine the proposal documents. Any ambiguities or

inconsistencies should be brought to the attention of the City’s Purchasing Officer through written

communication prior to the opening of the proposals.

1‐7. Contract Awards: The City anticipates entering into an Agreement with the Proposer who

submits the proposal judged by the City to be most advantageous. The Proposer understands that

this RFQ does not constitute an offer or an Agreement with the Proposer. An offer or Agreement

shall not be deemed to exist and is not binding until proposals are reviewed, accepted by

appointed staff, the best proposal has been identified, approved by the appropriate level of

authority within the City and executed by all parties. The City reserves the right to reject all

proposals, to abandon the project and/or to solicit and re- advertise other proposals.

1‐8. Contractual Agreement: This RFP and selected proposal shall be included and incorporated

in the final award. The order of contractual precedence will be the Agreement document, original

Terms and Conditions, and Proposer response. All legal action necessary to enforce the award

will be held in Miami-Dade County and the contractual obligations will be interpreted according

to the laws of Florida. Any additional contract or agreement requested for consideration by

the Proposer must be attached and enclosed as part of the proposal.

1‐9. Selection Process: The proposals will be evaluated and assigned points. The firm with the

highest number of points will be ranked first; however, nothing herein will prevent the City from

assigning work to any firm deemed responsive and responsible.

1‐10. Public Records: Upon award recommendation or ten (10) days after opening, whichever

occurs first, proposals become “public records” and shall be subject to public disclosure

consistent with Chapter 119 Florida Statutes. To limit public disclosure, Proposers must invoke

the Exemptions to Disclosure provided by law in the response to the bid, must identify the data

or other materials to be protected, and must state the reasons why such exclusion from public

disclosure is necessary. Document files may be examined during normal working hours.

1‐11. News Releases: The Proposer shall obtain the prior approval of the City Manager’s Office

for all news releases or other publicity pertaining to this solicitation or the service, study or

project to which it relates.

1‐12. Insurance: The awarded Proposer(s) shall maintain insurance coverage reflecting at least

the minimum amounts and conditions specified herein. In the event the Proposer is a

governmental entity or a self-insured organization, different insurance requirements may apply.

Misrepresentation of any material fact, whether intentional or not, regarding the Proposers’

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

Bid Number:	26-0312200
Bid Title:	RFP 26-0312200 Cross-Connection Control Program Management Services
Category:	RFPs & Quotes
Status:	Open

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