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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Shuttle Services
FY23-24
Contract Services
Submission Deadline
Tuesday, January 30, 2024 by 5 P.M.
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Exhibit A
1. INTRODUCTION
The City of Diamond Bar is requesting proposals from qualified Shuttle Vendor to
provide shuttle services for City Special Events.
RFP Date: January 16, 2024
Project Name: Shuttle Services – City of Diamond Bar – Special Events
Department: Parks and Recreation
Proposal Deadline: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 by 5 P.M.
Proposals shall be delivered by the proposal deadline via the PlanetBids portal
https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/39500/bo/bo-detail/113290.
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 to Andee
Williams, Recreation Supervisor, at awilliams@diamondbarca.gov, no later than
Monday, January 22, 2025 by 5 P.M. 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
needs and offers the best overall value to the City based on a variety of criteria,
including but not limited to, experience, quality of work product, successful
completion of similar projects, and cost effectiveness, but not solely on the
lowest cost of services.
The following tentative schedule has been established for the selection of a
contractor which is subject to change:
• RFP Posting Date January 16, 2024
• Written Questions Deadline January 22, 2024
• Proposal Due Date January 30, 2024
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• Award of Contract February 9, 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
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 35th City Birthday will take place on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The 35th City Birthday is a community wide special event that features inflatable
attractions, game area, entertainment, business expo, community showcase,
and food trucks.
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4. SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES
To be considered, proposals shall include the following areas of service:
• Four (4) shuttles will provide continual shuttle service between event location,
Diamond Bar Center, 1600 Grand Ave, Diamond Bar, CA 91765 and Calvary
Chapel Golden Springs parking lot, 22324 Golden Springs Dr., Diamond Bar,
CA 91765.
• Shuttle services will begin at 7am and 9am continue until 6:30pm. Two shuttles
will start at 7am until 6:30pm and two additional shuttles will begin at 9am until
6:30pm.
• Each vehicle must carry at least twenty-four (24) passengers. One shuttle must
be able to accommodate ambulatory passengers ADA complaint.
• Event Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024
• Location: Diamond Bar Center – 1600 Grand Ave, Diamond Bar, CA 91765
5. FORMAT AND CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL
The Contractor’s proposal shall contain the following information and shall be
organized as follows:
A. Contractors Experience/References
Provide a list of at least three references who may be contacted to discuss
their experience working with the Company 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
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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
Contractor upon execution of the contract as defined under the City’s
existing purchasing Ordinance.
The selected Contractor must submit a "Statement Certifying Insurance
Coverage" certifying that the required insurance coverage will be
obtained by the Contractor, and that the Contractor understands said
coverage is prerequisite for entering into an agreement with the City. The
Contractor 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 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
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responsible for any other cost of obligation of any kind which may be incurred by
the proposing firm.
8. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Exhibit A – RFP
Exhibit B – Cost Proposal – Bid Sheet