"Doing Business with Public Works" Website Registration All interested proposers for this Request for Proposals (RFP) are strongly encouraged to register at website. Only those firms registered for this RFP through the Public Works website will receive automatic notification when any update to this RFP is made. The County does not have an obligation to notify any proposers other than through the Public Works website's automatic notification system. Proposal Submission The following two options are available for submitting proposals: 1. Submit electronic proposals through website. Refer to the attached set up guide which states for new customers, you must register for an account and set up a Multi-Browser Digital ID before the RFP deadline. Please allow enough time for proposals to upload. If the proposer is not registered with website two weeks before the submission deadline, proceed with the mailing in the electronic proposal as indicated below. 2. Mail-in electronic proposals via Universal Serial Bus (USB) drive or compact disk (CD) to Public Works Headquarters. Mail-in proposals must be received by the Cashier's Office by the deadline. Proposals shall be addressed to: Los Angeles County Public Works Cashier's Office 900 South Fremont Avenue, Mezzanine Level Alhambra, CA 91803 Attention: Rori Rubio Engineering, Environmental, and Project Management Support Services for the Bouquet Canyon Creek Recovery Project RFP NUMBER: BRC0000542 Proposers may use FedEx or UPS (or other delivery service) to deliver proposals. Proposers may submit proposals in-person to the Cashier's Office by the deadline. Submissions must be received by the specified submittal date and time. SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Electronic Submission of Proposal In lieu of submitting electronic proposals via USB drive, you may submit proposals electronically on website. This is a secure third party online bidding service. Website charges a service fee to use their platform. Public Works recommends registering with website as soon as possible for first-time users, due to the lengthy registration process. Refer to the attached Set-Up Guide, which states for new customers, you must register for an account and set up a Multi-Browser Digital ID before the RFP deadline. The current file limitation for Bid Express is limited to 10 MB per file and up to 50 files can be uploaded for a total document submission of 500 MB. Note that even 9 MB files might need extra time or assistance from Customer Support. Proposers are required to plan ahead to account for the file size and submission process in order to meet the proposal due date. If Proposer submits a proposal through website, proposer should not send hard copies, CDs, or any other materials to the County via mail. As stated above, proposers are required to plan ahead in order to allow sufficient time to account for uploading files along with size limitation in order to meet the proposal submission deadline. Doing Business with Preference Program Enterprises The County provides many benefits for firms that are certified through the County's Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Social Enterprise (SE), collectively called Preference Program Enterprise (PPE). Eligible firms, prime contractors, and subcontractors are strongly encouraged to participate and receive benefits available only to PPE, such as price preference during solicitation process, when applicable, and the PPE Prompt Payment Program. Prompt payment is defined as 15 calendar days after the receipt of an undisputed invoice for goods or services. Information on this program and how to obtain certification are available on the County of Los Angeles Department of Economic Opportunity website. Proposers must submit questions in writing and request information for this solicitation by 14 calendar days prior to the submittal deadline. If you have any questions regarding this RFP, you may contact Ms. Rori Rubio at (626) 458-2584 or by e-mail at rrubio@pw.lacounty.gov.