The sole source of contact regarding this RFP is Ashley Cotter, Public Works Administrative and project Manager. Individuals or firms interested in submitting a proposal shall not contact other members of the City of Sonoma staff or Council members in connection with the RFP prior to the announcement of the Consultant selected. The City of Sonoma (City) is interested in receiving proposals from Professional Services Consultants (Consultants) to provide civil engineering services as described in this Request for Proposal (RFP). The following summary of the scope of services is not inclusive and is only intended to be used as an indication of the minimum services to be provided. It is the City's expectation that the Consultant shall include in its proposal all work necessary for the completion of the project, based on Consultant's understanding of the project and design experience on similar projects. The City of Sonoma is seeking proposals from qualified consultants for Professional Engineering Design Services for the Citywide Safety Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project . This RFP outlines the City's requirements for civil engineering services to enhance safety for cyclists and pedestrians across City-owned properties. The City of Sonoma is located in the southernmost end of Sonoma County, about 22 miles south of Santa Rosa and 45 miles north of San Francisco. The City was incorporated in 1883 and encompasses about 2.7 square miles within the Sonoma Valley. The mediterranean climate makes the valley not only one of the world's finest grape-growing regions and a wonderful place to live for the City's nearly 11,000 residents. The City has more than 1,300 businesses that serve as the economic hub for the greater Sonoma Valley. The City of Sonoma is a full-service general law city governed by a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council serves as the policy-making board for the municipality, and the City Manager is considered the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the municipal corporation. The City has 45 employees in several key departments including City Manager's Office/Administrative Services, Public Works, and Community Development (Planning & Building). The City contracts for police and fire protection services. Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted to Ashley Cotter at acotter@sonomacity.org. Questions received by any other means will not receive a response. Questions will only be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on August 19, 2024. A document responding to all submitted questions will be provided no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 23, 2024. The City of Sonoma reserves the right to reject any or all proposals submitted. Any award made for this engagement will be made to the Consultant which, in the opinion of the City, is best qualified to conduct the project. The intent of this RFP is to select and enter into an agreement with a Consultant to provide civil engineering design services for the City of Sonoma Citywide Safety Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Project. Background on the project and an overview of the Scope of Services are provided in the following sections Business License Requirement: All Consultants doing business with the City of Sonoma must have a current, valid business license issued by the City. If the selected Consultant does not have a current business license, the Consultant will be required to obtain one prior to contract award. The cost of obtaining a business license with the City is considered a pre-contractual expense as discussed in this RFP. Business license information may be obtained on the City's website. Non-Discrimination :Consultant agrees that in carrying out its responsibilities under this agreement, and in particular with regard to the employment of persons and sub-Consultants working on the project, it will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicap. In the event any of the work performed by Consultant hereunder is sub-contracted to another person or firm (with approval of the City as required herein), sub-contract shall contain a similar provision. The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time.
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