RFQ - AS-NEEDED RESTORATION SERVICES FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCES (RESERVED FOR SMALL LOCAL BUSINESSES)

MAGGIE RAMSBERGER DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING BRENDA G. MILLER
INTERIM DIRECTOR 5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
PHONE (858) 505-6367 FAX (858) 715-6452
REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) 13265
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
AS-NEEDED RESTORATION SERVICES FOR PRIVATE RESIDENCES
JUNE 30, 2026
SMALL-LOCAL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE: In accordance with Board Policy A-87, the award of contracts resulting
from this RFQ is reserved for Small-Local Businesses as defined in Board Policy B-53 Small-Local Business Policy
(SLBP), which can be found at: B-53 Small-Local Business Policy (SLBP).
A. KEY INFORMATION
1. The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from firms interested in providing private residence as-needed
sewage restoration services ("Offerors").
2. The County anticipates a contract term of an initial (base) period of one (1) year(s), with two (2) one-year
option periods.
3. The County has posted this solicitation on its official BuyNet website at https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/
. To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates,
Offerors must select "Participate in RFx" for this solicitation in BuyNet.
4. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Eric Ayres, Procurement Specialist,
Eric.Ayres@sdcounty.ca.gov
5. Schedule: This timeline is subject to change at any time, at the County's sole discretion. The County will issue
an addendum for changes to the Questions due date, or Quote due date.
Event Description Date and Time (San Diego Time)
Questions due July 10, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m.
Quotes due July 21, 2026 prior to 5:00 p.m.
6. Questions:
6.1. Offerors should submit all Questions, including requests for clarification related to definition or
interpretation of this RFQ, in writing by the Date and Time specified in the Schedule. Offerors should
submit Questions via BuyNet, by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the "Discussions"
functionality.
6.2. Non-Offerors should direct inquiries regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer.
7. Table of Contents:
A. Key Information
B. RFQ Instructions and Rules
C. Submittal Items
D. Required Forms
E. Statement of Work
F. Payment Schedule
G. Draft Agreement

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B. RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A QUOTE
1.1. It is Offeror's responsibility to submit a quote based on the most current RFQ, addenda thereto, County's
responses to Questions, any other information posted on BuyNet, and any diligence material made
available by the County. Offerors are advised to regularly check BuyNet for information. The County has
no obligation to contact Offerors directly with any such RFQ-related information.
1.1.1. To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of
updates, Offerors must select "Participate in RFx" for this solicitation in BuyNet.
1.1.2. If an Offeror is unable to download this document, an Offeror may request a hard copy from
Department of Purchasing and Contracting's front desk or contact clerical support at (858) 505-
6367.
1.2. Forms required to be submitted with Offerors response to this RFQ are included in this RFQ or posted on
the County's web site at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-
forms.html.
1.2.1. The County may update posted forms from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, Offerors may
submit the version of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFQ or any later version
thereof.
1.3. Offeror must submit a complete original quote in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation
to the County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to
BuyNet before the Date and Time listed in Schedule.
1.3.1. If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit its quote via email
to the Contracting Officer listed in this document or provide the Purchasing and Contracting front
desk with either (i) electronic files on CD/DVD; or, (ii) a printed quote. Offeror must prominently
mark such submissions with the RFQ number on the outside of the packaging. Please use this
method only if unable to submit through BuyNet.
2. QUESTIONS
2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFQ or related documents to the Contracting
Officer, in writing, as a question ("Question"). Offerors may submit Questions by sending a message to
the Contracting Officer through the "Discussions" functionality in BuyNet.
2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated in the Schedule
for Question submission. Offeror is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.
3. QUOTE FORMAT
3.1. Submit electronic quotes as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than
signature pages, converted and searchable formats are preferred.
3.2. All quotes shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of Offeror.
4. QUOTE ORGANIZATION
4.1. Your quote should be organized in accordance with the Submittal Items in this RFQ.
4.1.1. Offerors shall organize content to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item
within each exhibit.
4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and
order.
4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each
page.
4.1.4. Cost/Price information:
4.1.4.1. Offerors must place all cost and pricing information within the Cost/Price exhibit. Price
shall be inclusive of all proposed compensation.
4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:
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4.2.1. The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code
7920.000, et seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFQ may be subject
to disclosure, and the County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public website.
4.2.2. It is Offeror's responsibility to identify and separate into a "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY"
exhibit and to provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:
4.2.2.1. All confidential information that Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, including PI (Personal
Information), PII (Personally Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected Health
Information);
4.2.2.2. Any proprietary or other information Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure under the California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from
disclosure.
4.2.3. The "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked
as "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY."
4.2.4. Offeror should reference material in the "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit where it is
needed to respond to a Submittal Item through citation to the
"CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit (for example "See response 1 contained within the
'CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY' exhibit for staff Social Security numbers").
4.2.5. If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or
proprietary, the County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii)
declare the submission non-conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv)
take any other appropriate action. (Note: Pricing and Terms and Conditions are generally not
confidential under the California Public Records Act).
5. QUOTE EVALUATION
5.1. Evaluations may consider factors such as technical merit, experience, capacity, history of Offeror
compliance, availability, price, and more to determine the quote(s) that provide the best value to the
County.
5.2. During evaluation, the County may appropriately consider the sustainability and social, human health,
environmental, and economic impact of Offeror's proposed products and/or approach to providing goods
and/or services, in accordance with Board Policy B-67. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include
relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.3. During evaluation, the County may appropriately evaluate the cultural competency of Offeror and
Offeror's proposed approach to providing goods and services. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to
include relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.4. When evaluating an Offeror's cost or pricing, the County may also consider the effect of the quote on the
overall total cost to the County.
6. COUNTY COMMITMENT
6.1. This RFQ does not commit the County to award a contract, nor does it commit the County to pay any of
Offeror's costs incurred in the preparation or submission of the quote. Further, Offeror shall not incur any
reimbursable cost in anticipation of a contract award.
6.2. Neither Offeror nor any of its representatives shall have any claims whatsoever against the County or any
of its respective officials, agents, or employees arising out of or relating to this RFQ or these procedures
(other than those arising under a definitive contract with Offeror in accordance with the terms thereof).
6.3. The County reserves the right to separately procure the same or similar goods or services.
6.4. The County may withhold all information regarding this procurement until after negotiations are complete,
including, but not limited to: the number of quotes received; the identity of Offeror(s); the content of
quotes; the County's evaluation and results thereof. Information releasable after the conclusion of
negotiations is subject to the disclosure requirements and withholding exemptions of the California Public
Records Act.
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6.5. Pursuant to County Charter 703.10 and 916, award of a contract resulting from this RFQ may be subject
to the County's requirement to determine that the services can be provided more economically and
efficiently by an independent contractor than by persons employed in the Classified Service.
6.6. In the event that an Offeror is involved in a merger, acquisition, or other change in control, the County
reserves the right to award a contract to a resulting entity.
7. DILIGENCE AND DUTY TO INQUIRE
7.1. Should Offeror find discrepancies in or omissions from, or be in doubt as to the meaning of, the RFQ or
related documents, Offeror shall have a duty to submit a Question to the County.
7.2. Offerors are expected to perform reasonable due diligence with regard to this RFQ and the work required,
including, but not limited to, information that is publicly or otherwise reasonably available and, if
applicable, information that can be obtained during a site visit (including verification of measurements,
conditions, and other attributes). Neither the selected Offeror(s), nor any Offerors, shall be entitled to any
price adjustment or other relief based upon information that was discovered or should have been
discovered through due diligence.
7.3. The County makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness
of any diligence material or other information provided by the County or any of its agents, representatives,
contractors, or consultants. Such information may reflect good faith assumptions, estimates, or projections,
which may or may not prove to be correct.
7.4. Offeror should not rely upon oral statements made or explanations given by the County, including any oral
responses to Questions or other inquiries. No prior, current, or post award communication(s) with any
officer, agent, or employee of the County shall affect or modify any terms or requirements of this RFQ,
except as explicitly provided for in this RFQ.
8. OFFEROR COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. All communications from Offeror (including its employees, agents, and representatives) to the County or
its officers and employees (including consultants working on or assisting with this procurement), related
to this RFQ or Offeror's quote, must be directed in writing exclusively to the Contracting Officer, unless
otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Offerors shall not communicate with or attempt
to contact any other County personnel about this solicitation, except as otherwise allowed for in this RFQ
or by law. Any improper contact may, at the County's sole discretion, cause Offeror to be removed from
consideration for contract award.
8.2. If Offeror issues any public announcement or otherwise engages in communication that, in the County's
sole determination, compromises the integrity of this RFQ process or attempts to restrain competition,
Offeror may be removed from consideration for award.
8.3. Audio and/or video recording of presentations, discussions, negotiations, , or other communications with
the County regarding this RFQ are prohibited, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting
Officer.
9. SOLICITING EMPLOYEES
9.1. Until contract award, Offerors shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit any employee of the County to leave
the County's employ in order to accept employment with Offeror, its affiliates, actual or prospective
contractors, or any person acting in concert with Offeror without prior written approval of the County's
Contracting Officer. This paragraph does not prevent the employment by Offeror of a County employee
who has initiated contact with Offeror.
10. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS
10.1. In accordance with Section 67 of the San Diego County Administrative Code, the County shall not contract
with, and shall reject any quote submitted by, the person or entities specified below, unless the Board of
Supervisors finds that special circumstances exist which justify the approval of such contract:
10.1.1. Persons employed by the County or of public agencies for which the Board of Supervisors is the
governing body;
10.1.2. Profit-making firms or businesses in which employees described in subsection 11.1.1 serve as
officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders;
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10.1.3. Persons who, within the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, came within the provisions
of subsection 11.1.1 and who (i) were employed in positions of substantial responsibility in the
area of service to be performed by the contract; or, (ii) participated in any way in developing the
contract or its service specifications; and
10.1.4. Profit-making firms or businesses in which the former employees described in subsection 11.1.3
serve as officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders.
10.2. Per Board Policy A-79, a successful Offeror that is a non-profit corporation shall not subcontract any work
under the agreement with a related for-profit subcontractor where an interlocking directorate, management,
or ownership relationship exists, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Supervisors.
10.3. Offeror certifies that, if awarded a contract under this RFQ, such contract will be in compliance with
Sections 11.1 and 11.2 above. Offeror shall promptly notify the County of any change in circumstance
affecting these provisions.
11. CALIFORNIA REVENUE & TAXATION CODE 18662
11.1. In compliance with California Revenue and Taxation Code 18662, if Offeror is a non-resident of
California (out-of-state invoices) that receives California source income and has not completed Franchise
Tax Board Form 590, there may be a backup withholding on all payments. Fifteen (15) business days prior
to the first payment from the County, new suppliers or suppliers with expired forms or forms with incorrect
information must submit new forms to the County (forms are available from the Franchise Tax Board
website listed below).
11.2. Under certain circumstances, Offerors may be eligible for reduced or waived nonresident withholding. If
Offeror has already received a waiver or a reduced withholding response from the State of California and
the response remains valid, Offeror should submit the response to the County in lieu of the forms. Failure
to submit the required forms will result in withholding of payments. Offerors should access the Franchise
Tax Board websites, listed below, for tax forms and relevant information regarding non-resident
withholding, including waivers or reductions. The County will not give Offerors any tax advice. It is
recommended that Offerors speak with their tax advisers and/or the State of California for guidance.
Franchise Tax Board Websites:
https://www.ftb.ca.gov
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/
11.3. If selected for award, Offeror must submit applicable forms to the Auditor & Controller via fax, at (858)
694-2060, or mail originals to: County of San Diego, 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 410, San Diego, CA
92123. The P.O. Number or Contract Number (if available) and "California Revenue and Taxation Code
18662" must appear on fax cover sheet and/or the outside of the mailing envelope.
12. W-9 FORM
12.1. If selected for award, Offeror must complete and submit a W-9 form if a current form is not on file with
the County.
13. PREVAILING WAGE
13.1. The County's public works projects are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the
California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), in accordance with Labor Code 1771.4(a)(1). A
contractor or subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid (or otherwise submit an offer) on, be listed in an
offer subject to the requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance
of any contract for public work, as defined in Labor Code 1720, et seq., unless currently registered and
qualified to perform public work pursuant to Labor Code 1725.5, all as more particularly described in
Labor Code 1771.1(a). An Offeror who is ultimately selected shall post all notices required by and
pursuant to Labor Code 1771.4(a)(2) at the job site, whether or not the County also posts these notices.
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C. SUBMITTAL ITEMS
1. EXHIBIT 1 - REQUIRED FORMS
1.1 Submit a completed and signed Offeror's Cover Page (PC600) form
* Required for all Offerors
* located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC600_dpc_Offerors_Cover_Page.pdf
1.2 Submit a completed and signed Representations and Certifications form (PC601)
* Required for all Offerors
* located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC601_dpc_Reps_and_Certs.pdf
1.3 Submit a completed and signed Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
* Required for all Offerors. The award of contracts resulting from this RFQ is reserved for Small-Local
Businesses as defined in Board Policy B-53. To be considered for award, Offeror must successfully certify
that they qualify as a Small-Local Business.
* located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC610_dpc_Small_Local_Self_Cert.pdf
1.4 Submit a completed and signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable).
* Required if submitting Confidential/Proprietary Information (see RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2)
* located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_Indemnity.pdf
2. EXHIBIT 2 - PROGRAM/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT
2.1 Confirm your firm possesses a current and valid California B-General Building Contractors license issued
by the California Contractors State Licensing Board. (CSLB)
Yes No

2.2 Confirm your firm or subcontractor possesses a current and valid Hazardous Substance Removal
Certification issued by the California Contractors State Licensing Board. (CSLB)
Yes No

2.3 Confirm your firm and all proposed subcontractors (pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5) possess a
current and valid registration with the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
Yes No

2.4 Please provide a brief overview of your team's experience with sewage restoration services in private
residences. The information submitted should provide sufficient detail to demonstrate that the Offerors
experience will meet the requirements specified in Exhibit A - Statement of Work (SOW)
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2.5 Please provide three (3) or more projects where you worked with a public agency providing sewage
restoration services.
Project Name:___________________________
Address:_______________________________
Name of Contact:________________________
Phone number:__________________________
Project Name:___________________________
Address:_______________________________
Name of Contact:________________________
Phone number:__________________________
Project Name:___________________________
Address:_______________________________
Name of Contact:________________________
Phone number:__________________________
3. EXHIBIT 3 - COST/PRICE EXHIBIT
3.1 Submit a completed Payment Schedule
4. EXHIBIT 4 - ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
4.1 Confirm acceptance "YES/NO" of the County of San Diego's Draft Agreement (including insurance
requirements):
YES NO

4.1.1 If "NO," provide a detailed list of exceptions to the terms and conditions, the nature of its concern,
and what terms the Offeror is willing to accept.
Note: The Offeror will be deemed to have accepted any terms and conditions of the Contract to
which it does not take exception to. The County may, as part of its evaluation process, conclude
that exceptions are so numerous and/or material as to make Offeror's response to the solicitation
unacceptable.
4.2 Payment Bond
Offeror confirms that, if successful, Offeror will provide to the County a payment bond using the included
County form (Exhibit D), issued by an admitted surety insurer as defined in California Code of Civil
Procedure section 995.120, and in a sum equal to one hundred percent for each Task Order that exceeds
$25,000. If a successful Offeror fails to timely provide the bonds, the County may, at its sole discretion,
determine that the successful Offeror is in default, and/or take any other enforcement action.
YES NO

4.2.1 Provide proof of bonding capacity in the form of a Surety Declaration.
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5. EXHIBIT 5 - CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY
5.1 Include any Confidential/Proprietary Information in this exhibit, in accordance with RFQ Instructions and
Rules section 4.2
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D. REQUIRED FORMS
(RESERVED)
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E. EXHIBIT A - STATEMENT OF WORK
REQUIRED SERVICES
Contractor shall provide As-Needed, On-Call Remediation, Clean-Up, and Reconstructive Repair Services (No New
Construction) for water and sewer-related damage claims resulting from main stoppages, water main breaks, and sewer
backups at various locations throughout the boundaries of the Sanitation District in the County of San Diego. The
Contractor will be required to provide all labor, equipment, and materials to perform and complete the services in
accordance with each specific Task Order issued by the County of San Diego and as outlined in the Scope of Work.
1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
Contractor shall possess the Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Requirements as follows:
1.1. Knowledge and experience in preparing cost estimates using RSMeans data for small to major
water damages, including structural drying, disinfection, cleaning, reconstruction, and repairs
requiring multiple trades.
1.2. Skill to manage, provide, and be responsible for all subcontractors required to complete authorized
repairs in a timely manner.
1.3. The skill and ability to perform work in circumstances where residents may still be occupying
premises.
1.4. Knowledge of the State of California Prevailing Wage Laws, and experience in complying with
reporting requirements from the California Department of Industrial Relations.
1.5. Contractor shall be responsible for securing, obtaining and maintaining all insurance, all licenses and
permits necessary (including, without limitation, and regulatory, local building and safety permits), in
compliance with any laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the execution of this work and as
required to fulfill all aspects of the Contract.
1.6. Provide administrative and supervisory services over all Contractor personnel and subcontractor
performance.
1.7. Independently perform testing for mold and other contamination; remediate as warranted.
1.8. Perform skilled carpentry, plumbing, electrical and building repair labor.
1.9. All workmanship shall be of good quality and performed in a skilled manner as determined by the
County Authorized Representative.
1.10. General labor, including but not limited to landscaping, water extraction, sewage removal, drywall,
loading and hauling of debris.
1.11. Any work not specified in this section must be authorized ahead of time, in writing by the County
Authorized Representative.
1.12. Provide twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days-a-week emergency services.
1.13. Arrive physically on site at the affected within two (2) hours after Contractor receives County
communications.
1.14. The Contractor shall execute the work in a diligent manner and complete the project within the
period of performance as defined in each specific Task Order.
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