Water Quality Monitoring Program

Project Title Water Quality Monitoring Program Invitation # 1617 Bid Posting Date 02/13/2023 2:18 PM (PDT) Project Stage Bidding Bid Due Date 04/03/2023 11:00 AM (PDT) Response Format Electronic Project Type RFP (Request for Proposal) Response Types Response File General Attachment Non-Collusion Declaration (required) Type of Award Lump Sum Categories 90700 - Architectural And Engineering Services, Non-Professional 91800 - Consulting Services 92600 - Environmental And Ecological Services 92642 - Environmental Services (Not Otherwise Classified) 96222 - Chemical Laboratory Services 96892 - Water Supply Plant Operating And Monitoring System Services (Including Water Resources Development And Water Quality Management Services) 98900 - Sampling And Sample Preparation Services (For Testing) License Requirements Department Municipal Utilities Address 1425 South Bon View Ave Ontario, California 91761 County San Bernardino Bid Valid 90 Calendar Days Liquidated Damages Estimated Bid Value

Start/Delivery Date July 1, 2023 Project Duration One year with three additional one-year options Bid Bond Bid Bond 0.00% Payment Bond 0.00% Performance Bond 0.00% Pre-Bid Meeting Information Pre-Bid Meeting No Online Q&A Online Q&A Yes Q&A Deadline 02/27/2023 11:00 AM (PDT) Contact Information Contact Info Purchasing Dept. 909-395-2012 purchasing@ontarioca.gov Bids to Owner's Agent Description Scope of Services The City is requesting proposals from qualified firms for the City of Ontario’s Water Quality Monitoring Program Services. Other Details Bidder may begin bid process at any time prior to the bid deadline. Information entered is viewable only to bidder and may be saved, changed, or withdrawn up until the deadline. Notes The proposal must be received no later than 11:00AM local time, on or before April 3, 2023 through the City’s online bid provider, PlanetBids. It is solely the responsibility of Proposer to see that its proposal is properly submitted to PlanetBids in proper form and prior to the stated closing time. PlanetBids will not accept late proposals. The City will only consider proposals that have transmitted successfully and have been issued a confirmation number with a time stamp from PlanetBids indicating that the proposal was submitted successfully. Proposers shall be solely responsible for informing themselves with respect to the proper utilization of PlanetBids, ensuring the capability of their computer system to upload the required documents, and the stability of their internet service. Failure of the Proposer to successfully submit an electronic proposal shall be at the Proposer’s sole risk, and no relief will be given for late and/or improperly submitted proposals. Proposers experiencing any technical difficulties with the proposal submission process may contact PlanetBids Support at (818) 992-1771. If you continue to have difficulty, please contact Purchasing at (909) 395-2012. Neither the City nor PlanetBids make any guarantee as to the timely availability of assistance or assurance that any given problem will be resolved by the proposal submission date and/or time. Special Notices It is the bidder’s responsibility to become familiar with the contract documents in their entirety. The City reserves the right to award its total requirements to one bidder, or to apportion those requirements among several Bidders as the City may deem to be in its best interests. Bidders must submit all questions pertaining to this bid through the City's Online Bid Management System, by selecting the "Q&A" tab. Questions sent directly to City Staff will not be addressed and you will be directed to submit your question(s) online. Although price is a factor in selection of supplier(s), award may not be made strictly on the basis of low bid. The City reserves the right to waive any immaterial irregularity in any bid if it is determined to be in the best interest of the City to do so. Local Programs & Policies Place eBid