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Home My WebLink AboutRFP - Transportation Services - Day Camp FY25-26 (1) REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Transportation (School Busses) for Day Camp Excursions Contract Services Submission Deadline Friday, February 28, 2025 by 4 P.M. Exhibit A Transportation Services – City of Diamond Bar – Day Camp February 12, 2025 2 | P a g e 1. INTRODUCTION The City of Diamond Bar is requesting proposals from qualified School Bus Transportation contractors to provide transportation services for the 2025 Summer Day Camp Program Excursions with the option to enter into a five-year term agreement if selected. RFP Date: February 12, 2025 Project Name: Transportation Services – City of Diamond Bar – Day Camp Department: Parks and Recreation Proposal Deadline: Friday, February 28, 2025 by 4 P.M. Proposals shall be delivered by the proposal deadline via the PlanetBids portal https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/39500/bo/bo-detail/126295. 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 February 20, 2025 by 4 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 February 12, 2025 • Written Questions Deadline February 20, 2025 • Proposal Due Date February 28, 2025 • Award of Contract March 14, 2025 Transportation Services – City of Diamond Bar – Day Camp February 12, 2025 3 | P a g e 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 City of Diamond Bar’s Summer Day Camp is a nine-week recreation program held at Heritage Park located at 2900 S. Brea Canyon Road, Diamond Bar, CA 91765. Day Camp is designed to provide a fun experience in a safe environment for children ages 6-12. Camp activities include two excursions per week. Transportation Services – City of Diamond Bar – Day Camp February 12, 2025 4 | P a g e 4. SCOPE OF WORK AND DELIVERABLES To be considered, proposals must be submitted to the City of Diamond Bar by Friday, February 28, 2025. All proposals must be itemized per excursion per week and include tax, and any other additional charges. Once the vendor has been selected, updated excursion information and locations will be provided. Quote for one (1) school bus that can accommodate a minimum of 57 passengers. Two bus trips per week for nine weeks, June 2 through August 1, 2025. (See attached excursion schedule of locations, times and dates) • Bus will arrive, depart and return at scheduled times. • Bus will stay on site at locations with Summer Day Camp at all times. • Bus will need to have seatbelts for each seat. • Flexibility for City staff to change times, dates and locations within one week of advance notice. Please quote on the cost proposal bid sheet. 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, including 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 Transportation Services – City of Diamond Bar – Day Camp February 12, 2025 5 | P a g e these are specifically included in the proposal. Contractor must be able to accept payment in check form and provide itemized invoices. 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 Transportation Services – City of Diamond Bar – Day Camp February 12, 2025 6 | P a g e 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 – RFP Exhibit B – Cost Proposal – Bid Sheet (based on 2025 excursions)