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Deadline for Questions and Answers May 1, 2024 Refer Questions to Project Manager: Jeff Schnabel Public Works | Stormwater Infrastructure Manager Jeff.Schnabel@clark.wa.gov 564-397-4583 CANCELLATION OF AWARD - Clark County reserves the right to immediately cancel an award if the contractual agreement has not been entered into by both parties or if new state regulations or policy make it necessary to change the program purpose or content, discontinue such programs, or impose funding reductions. In those cases where negotiation of contract activities are necessary, Clark County reserves the right to limit the period of negotiation to sixty (60) days after which time funds may be unencumbered. DIVERSITY IN EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS - It is the policy of Clark County to require equal opportunity in employment and services subject to eligibility standards that may be required for a specific program. Clark County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and in access to the provision of all county services. Clark County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan is available at website. This commitment applies regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, or sexual orientation. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that are prohibited by law. In compliance with department of Labor Regulations implementing Section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, no qualified handicapped individual shall be discriminated against in admission or access to any program or activity. The prospective contractor must agree to provide equal opportunity in the administration of the contract, and its subcontracts or other agreements. Section IA: General Information 1. Introduction 2. Background 3. Scope of Project 4. Project Funding 5. Title VI Statement 6. Timeline for Selection 7. Employment Verification Section IB: Work Requirements 1. Required Services 2. County Performed Work 3. Deliverables and Schedule 4. Place of Performance 5. Period of Performance 6. Prevailing Wage 7. Debarred / Suspended 8. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information 9. Public Disclosure 10. Insurance/Bond 11. Plan Holders List Scope of Project The county seeks proposals to develop a comprehensive maintenance program addressing a range of identified bioretention maintenance needs, grouped into the following categories: 1. Full Re-Build or Conversion Bioretention facilities in this category have little to no vegetation, and/or limited treatment capacity due to compaction, erosion or other issues. The maintenance program will include an approach to rebuilding and/or converting these facilities sufficient to bring them into compliance with CCSM maintenance requirements and provide the county with a low-maintenance solution for future management of these facilities. Facilities in this category include the need for remove/replace of existing bioretention soils, plant material, and mulch. Proposers should include considerations and expectations for new plant establishment. Proposers are encouraged to consider the use of alternative best management practices such as BMP T5.21 Infiltration Swale from Volume V of the draft Stormwater Management Manual for Western Washington. 2. Sparse Vegetation Needs Upgrading Bioretention facilities in this category have limited vegetation insufficient to provide full ground cover, effective weed suppression, or reasonable visual appeal. The maintenance program will include an approach to rehabilitating these facilities that retains existing viable vegetation and upgrades/expands the overall amount of vegetation to enhance facility function and appearance. Proposers should include considerations and expectations for new plant establishment. 3. Well-Established/Ongoing Long-Term Maintenance Program Bioretention facilities in this category currently have sufficient, well-established vegetation and are functioning in compliance with CCSM requirements. The maintenance program will include an approach to ongoing maintenance sufficient to keep facilities in compliance with the CCSM and provide an acceptable level of aesthetic appeal for county residents. These categories are illustrative of what the county expects to see included in the maintenance program to be developed by the selected proposer. The selected proposer may provide additional categories or identify additional needs based on their expertise and experience. Specific scope of maintenance plan provisions will be negotiated during contract development. Proposals are not required to include detailed planting plans or plant lists. However, the proposals should demonstrate an understanding of and compliance with CCSM design and maintenance requirements for BMP T7.30 Bioretention and/or any alternative BMPs such as T5.21 Infiltration Swale that may be included in the maintenance program. Example photos representing facilities in the three condition categories are included in Attachment D. Title VI Statement Title VI Statement Clark County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. El Condado de Clark, de acuerdo con las disposiciones del Titulo VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d a 2000d-4) y el Reglamento, por la presente notifica a todos los postores que se asegurara afirmativamente de que cualquier contrato celebrado de conformidad con este anuncio, las empresas comerciales desfavorecidas tendran la oportunidad plena y justa de presentar ofertas en respuesta a esta invitacion y no seran discriminadas por motivos de raza, color u origen nacional en consideracion a un laudo. La poliza del condado de Clark es garantizar que ninguna persona por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional o sexo segun lo dispuesto en el Title VI of the Civil Rights Act de 1964, segun enmendada, sea excluida por participar en, ser negado los beneficios de, o ser discriminado por cualquier programa o actividad patrocinada por el condado. Para preguntas relacionadas con el programa de Title VI de Obras Publicas del condado de Clark, o para servicios de interpretacion o traduccion para personas que no hablan ingles. O para que los materiales esten disponibles en un formato alternativo, comuniquese con el coordinador del Title VI de Obras Publicas del condado de Clark por correo electronico a CCPW-TitleVI@clark.wa.gov o por telefono a 564-397-4944. Las personas con problemas de audicion / habla pueden llamar a Washington Relay Center al 711. For questions regarding Clark County Public Works' Title VI Program, or for interpretation or translation services for non-English speakers, or otherwise making materials available in an alternate format, contact Clark County Public Works' Title VI Coordinator via email at CCPWTitleVI@clark.wa.gov or phone at 564-397-4944. Hearing/speech impaired may call the Washington Relay Center at 711. Period of Performance A contract awarded as a result of this RFP will be for six (6) months and is intended to begin on July 1, 2024 and end December 31, 2024. Clark County reserves the right to extend the contract resulting from this RFP for a period of one (1) additional year, with the same terms and conditions, by service of a written notice of its intention to do so prior to the contract termination date. Cost for additional option year shall be reviewed prior to extension of the contract. The county also reserves the right to terminate the contract, with thirty (30) days written notice, at any time if the requirements of the contract are not being met satisfactorily, solely in the county's judgment.