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Request for Qualification for the Operation, Maintenance and Management of the Water Facilities, Waste Water Facilities and Lift Stations
Request for Qualification for the Operation, Maintenance and Management December 14, 2016 of the Water Facilities, Waste Water Facilities and Lift Stations INTRODUCTION:
December 14, 2016
The City of La Feria (City) is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit statements of qualifications from firms capable of providing full service operations, maintenance and INTRODUCTION: management of the water, waste water treatment and lift stations (Facilities). The City of La Feria (City) is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit statements of This RFQ, issued in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas, invites qualifications from firms capable of providing full service operations, maintenance and qualified firms to submit statements of qualifications (SOQs) describing their qualifications to management of the water, waste water treatment and lift stations (Facilities). provide the services described. Subject to approval by the City, the contract term under consideration is for five years with two optional fiveͲyear renewals. This RFQ, issued in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the State of Texas, invites qualified firms to submit statements of qualifications (SOQs) describing their qualifications to PURPOSE OF SOLICITATION: provide the services described. Subject to approval by the City, the contract term under consideration is for five years with two optional fiveͲyear renewals. In issuing this RFQ, the City is seeking to ensure the overall efficiency and operation of Facilities by contracting with a firm having the technical and financial resources to perform the required PURPOSE OF SOLICITATION: operation, maintenance and management services. All Contractors are required to pick up a copy of the requirements before submitting an SOQ. In issuing this RFQ, the City is seeking to ensure the overall efficiency and operation of Facilities by contracting with a firm having the technical and financial resources to perform the required The City’s ultimate objectives for operation of the current and future Facilities is to select a operation, maintenance and management services. All Contractors are required to pick up a Contractor who will provide a strong technical support team, operate in compliance, improve copy of the requirements before submitting an SOQ. maintenance and provide efficiencies. In addition, the City wants to reduce its exposure to risks from possible operator errors related to compliance and safety. The City’s ultimate objectives for operation of the current and future Facilities is to select a Contractor who will provide a strong technical support team, operate in compliance, improve Price adjustments to reflect process and/or scope modifications will be negotiated after maintenance and provide efficiencies. In addition, the City wants to reduce its exposure to risks selection for implementation by the City and clarification of the scope of services and terms and from possible operator errors related to compliance and safety. conditions of the agreement. Based on the City’s evaluation of the RFQ, a contractor will be selected by the City for contract negotiations. A response to this RFQ is mandatory for Price adjustments to reflect process and/or scope modifications will be negotiated after consideration. selection for implementation by the City and clarification of the scope of services and terms and conditions of the agreement. Based on the City’s evaluation of the RFQ, a contractor will be SUBMITTAL OF SOQs: selected by the City for contract negotiations. A response to this RFQ is mandatory for consideration. General Instructions and Submittal Deadline SUBMITTAL OF SOQs: Contractors are requested to submit one original and 5 copies of the SOQ to: General Instructions and Submittal Deadline Mr. Jaime S. Sandoval City Manager Contractors are requested to submit one original and 5 copies of the SOQ to: City of La Feria 115 E. Commercial Ave. La Feria, Texas 78559 SOQs are due on January 11, 2017 by 4:00PM local time. No facsimile copies will be accepted. The package should be clearly labeled “Statement of Qualifications for the Operation, Maintenance and Management of the Water, Waste Water and Lift Stations Facilities”
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