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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Event and Program
Supplies
FY24-25
Vendor Services
Submission Deadline
FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2024
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Exhibit A
1. INTRODUCTION
The City of Diamond Bar is requesting proposals from qualified toys, games, and
hobby goods and supplies vendors to provide supplies for City special events and
programs.
RFP Date: June 14, 2024
Project Name: Portable Restrooms and Sink Rental Services
Department: Parks and Recreation
Proposal Deadline: Friday, June 28, 2024
Proposals shall be delivered by the proposal deadline via the PlanetBids portal
https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/39500/bo/bo-detail/118998.
OR
Proposals shall be delivered by the proposal deadline to:
City of Diamond Bar
Park and Recreation
21810 Copley Drive
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Attn: Andee Williams
All proposals submitted in response to this RFP will become property of the City
upon submittal and a matter of public record pursuant to applicable law. Late
submittals will not be accepted.
Questions regarding this RFP shall be made in writing via email Andee Williams,
Recreation Supervisor, at awilliams@diamondbarca.gov no later than Thursday,
June 20, 2024. Questions and responses may be made available to all potential
proposers.
The City will review all proposals received by the submittal deadline indicated in
this RFP. Proposals that do not meet the minimum requirements of this RFP will be
rejected. The City reserves the right to select the firm that best meets the overall
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needs and offers the best overall value to the City based on a variety of criteria,
including but not limited to, experience of the design team, quality of work
product, successful completion of similar projects, and cost effectiveness, but
not solely on the lowest cost of services.
Those Contractors considered most responsive to this RFP may be requested to
attend at least one interview with the City. The City may determine that a
selection can be made without conducting interviews.
Upon completion of the City's evaluation process, the most qualified Contractor
shall be invited to meet with the City to negotiate compensation, terms, and
conditions. If an agreement is not reached, the negotiations will be terminated,
and similar interviews will then follow with the next firm. All such negotiations shall
be strictly confidential, and in no case shall the compensation involving one
Contractor be discussed with another or made public.
The following tentative schedule has been established for the selection of a firm
which is subject to change:
• RFP Posting Date June 14, 2024
• Written Questions Deadline June 20, 2024
• Proposal Due Date June 28, 2024
• Award of Contract June 28, 2024
The City of Diamond Bar shall not be liable for any pre-contractual expenses
incurred by any Contractor, nor shall any Contractor include any such expenses
as part of the proposed cost. Pre-contractual expenses include any expense
incurred by a contractor prior to the date of an executed contract, such as the
cost of preparing and submitting a proposal and negotiating any terms with the
City.
2. ABOUT THE CITY
Diamond Bar is a scenic community located on the eastern edge of Los Angeles
County, within minutes of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. With
its origin as a center for ranching perched among a landscape of rolling hills in
the East San Gabriel Valley, Diamond Bar became one of the first master
planned communities in Los Angeles County dating back to 1956, and has
grown since that time to be known for its friendly country-living atmosphere,
abundant open spaces, exceptional public facilities, well-maintained parks and
hiking trails, and excellent schools. In 1989, Diamond Bar became the 86th city in
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Los Angeles County. Today, Diamond Bar covers 14.9 square miles and is home
to 57,177 residents.
Diamond Bar is bounded by the cities of Industry and Pomona to the north,
Chino Hills to the east, and unincorporated Los Angeles County to the south and
west (Figure B-1; Regional Setting Map). With convenient access to State Routes
SR-57 and SR-60, Diamond Bar is within 30 miles driving distance of the cities of
Los Angeles, Riverside, and Irvine, making it a desirable destination to live and
work. The Industry Metrolink Station lies on the City’s northern border, providing
east-west transit connections to Los Angeles and Riverside.
3. PROJECT BACKGROUND
The City of Diamond Bar has several special events that require portable
restrooms and hand washing sinks during the fiscal year. Please bid on the
information listed below.
4. SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES
To be considered, proposals shall identify each task listed below and describe how
the firm will accomplish each task. At a minimum, these tasks shall include the
following areas of service:
All proposal must be itemized per event and include tax, delivery, and any other
additional charges. Please submit your quote based on the information provided.
Once the vendor has been selected, actual event information and locations will be
provided.
Please quote on the following:
Toys & Novelties & Candy
• (200) Vending Assorted Bouncing Balls – 44mm (Bulk)
• (60) Vinyl Foam Filled Stars and Stripes Football
• (50) Inflatable Medium Classic Beach Balls – Inflated 9”
• (200) Neon Latex Punch Balls – 10”
• (160) Hot Pink Candy Sticks – 5”
Crafts & Education
• (60) Color your own Halloween Fuzzy Bookmarks – 6 ¾”
• (120) Magic Color Scratch Christmas Tree Ornaments – 5”
• (100) Paper Color Your Own Easter Picture Frames – 7” x 8”
• (60) Reding Punch Cards – 3 ½” X 5”
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Party Supplies & Decorations
• (25) Plastic Patriotic Table Skirt – 14ft x 29”
• (50) Light Blue Round Tablecloth – 82”
• (100) Paper Mini Monster Baking Cups with Picks – 3” baking cups, 4” picks
• (25) Polyester Patriotic Bunting – 39” x 22”
5. FORMAT AND CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL
The Contractor’s proposal shall contain the following information and shall be
organized as follows:
A. Contractor's Experience/References
Provide a list of at least three references who may be contacted to discuss
their experience working with the Company/Design Team on similar
projects. Please provide contact information including Organization,
Name, Title, Address, Phone, Email, Project Name and Date of Completion.
B. Cost for Services
Please complete the attached Cost Proposal – Bid Sheet on PlanetBids.
Provide a detailed not-to-exceed cost proposal to accomplish the services
requested. Identify the hourly allocation of resources by discipline and by
each task identified in the Scope of Work, include billing rates for personnel,
printing, attendance at public meetings, and any other cost anticipated.
Please clearly highlight any additional or recommended tasks and
associated costs that are included. No additional charges for items such
as transportation, out-of-pocket expenses, etc., will be paid unless these
are specifically included in the proposal.
C. Insurance
Proof of insurance requirements addressed in the professional services
agreement of this Request for Proposal shall be submitted by the selected
Consultant upon execution of the contract as defined under the City’s
existing purchasing Ordinance.
The selected Consultant must submit a "Statement Certifying Insurance
Coverage" certifying that the required insurance coverage will be
obtained by the Consultant, and that the Consultant understands said
coverage is prerequisite for entering into an agreement with the City. The
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Consultant is required to confirm with its insurance carrier that it can meet
all the requirements for insurance. Failure to meet the insurance regulations
as set forth shall result in proposer’s disqualification.
6. SUBCONTRACTING
The Contractor may utilize the service of specialty Subcontractors on those parts
of the work which, under normal contracting practices, are performed by
specialty Subcontractors. Unless a specific Subcontractor is listed by the
Contractor, Contractor is representing to City that Contractor has all
appropriate licenses, certifications, and registrations to perform the work
hereunder.
After submission of the Proposal, the Contractor shall not award work to any
unlisted Subcontractor(s) without prior written approval of the City. The
Contractor shall be fully responsible to the City for the performance of the
Subcontractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them.
Nothing contained herein shall create any contractual relation between any
Subcontractor and the City.
7. RIGHT TO REJECT ALL PROPOSALS
The City reserves the right to withdraw, reduce, or revise elements of the scope of
work prior to the award of any contract. Furthermore, the City reserves the right to
reject any or all proposals submitted; and no representation is made hereby that
any contract will be awarded pursuant to this Request for Proposal, or otherwise.
All costs incurred in the preparation of the proposal, in the submission of additional
information and/or in any other aspect of a proposal prior to the award of a written
contract will be borne by the proposer. The City shall only provide the staff
assistance and documentation specifically referred to herein and shall not be
responsible for any other cost of obligation of any kind which may be incurred by
the proposing firm.
8. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Exhibit A – Request for Proposal
Exhibit B – Cost Proposal – Bid Sheet