RFQ - ON-SITE AND ON-CALL MOBILE PHLEBOTOMY AND SPECIMEN COLLECTION SERVICESSERVICES

MAGGIE RAMSBERGER DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING BRENDA G. MILLER
INTERIM DIRECTOR 5560 OVERLAND AVENUE, SUITE 270, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92123-1204 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
PHONE (858) 505-6367 FAX (858) 715-6452
REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) 13270
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
ON-SITE AND ON-CALL MOBILE PHLEBOTOMY AND SPECIMEN COLLECTION SERVICES
July 7, 2026
A. KEY INFORMATION
1. The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from firms interested in providing Mobile Phlebotomy
Services ("Offerors").
2. The County anticipates a contract term of an initial (base) period of one (1) year, with two (2) one-year option
periods.
3. The County has posted this solicitation on its official BuyNet website at https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/.
To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates, Offerors
must select "Participate in RFx" for this solicitation in BuyNet.
4. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Stacy Mendoza, Procurement Specialist,
(StacyR.Mendoza@sdcounty.ca.gov)
5. Schedule: This timeline is subject to change at any time, at the County's sole discretion. The County will issue
an addendum for changes to the Questions due date, or Quote due date.
Event Description Date and Time (San Diego Time)
Questions due July 17, 2026, prior to 5:00 p.m.
Quotes due August 6, 2026, prior to 5:00 p.m.
6. Questions:
6.1. Offerors should submit all Questions, including requests for clarification related to definition or
interpretation of this RFQ, in writing by the Date and Time specified in the Schedule. Offerors should
submit Questions via BuyNet, by sending a message to the Contracting Officer through the "Discussions"
functionality.
6.2. Non-Offerors should direct inquiries regarding this solicitation to the Contracting Officer.
7. Table of Contents:
A. Key Information
B. RFQ Instructions and Rules
C. Submittal Items
D. Required Forms
E. Statement of Work
F. Payment Schedule
G. Draft Agreement

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ) 13270
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
ON-SITE AND ON-CALL MOBILE PHLEBOTOMY AND SPECIMEN COLLECTION SERVICES
B. RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A QUOTE
1.1. It is Offeror's responsibility to submit a quote based on the most current RFQ, addenda thereto, County's
responses to Questions, any other information posted on BuyNet, and any diligence material made
available by the County. Offerors are advised to regularly check BuyNet for information. The County has
no obligation to contact Offerors directly with any such RFQ-related information.
1.1.1. To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of
updates, Offerors must select "Participate in RFx" for this solicitation in BuyNet.
1.1.2. If an Offeror is unable to download this document, an Offeror may request a hard copy from
Department of Purchasing and Contracting's front desk or contact clerical support at (858) 505-
6367.
1.2. Forms required to be submitted with Offerors response to this RFQ are included in this RFQ or posted on
the County's website at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-forms.html.
1.2.1. The County may update posted forms from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, Offerors may
submit the version of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFQ or any later version
thereof.
1.3. Offeror must submit a complete original quote in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation
to the County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to
BuyNet before the Date and Time listed in Schedule.
1.3.1. If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit its quote via email
to the Contracting Officer listed in this document or provide the Purchasing and Contracting front
desk with either (i) electronic files on CD/DVD; or, (ii) a printed quote. Offeror must prominently
mark such submissions with the RFQ number on the outside of the packaging. Please use this
method only if unable to submit through BuyNet.
2. QUESTIONS
2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFQ or related documents to the Contracting
Officer, in writing, as a question ("Question"). Offerors may submit Questions by sending a message to
the Contracting Officer through the "Discussions" functionality in BuyNet.
2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated in the Schedule
for Question submission. Offeror is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.
3. QUOTE FORMAT
3.1. Submit electronic quotes as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than
signature pages, converted and searchable formats are preferred.
3.2. All quotes shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of Offeror.
4. QUOTE ORGANIZATION
4.1. Your quote should be organized in accordance with the Submittal Items in this RFQ.
4.1.1. Offerors shall organize content to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item within
each exhibit.
4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and
order.
4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each
page.
4.1.4. Cost/Price information:
4.1.4.1. Offerors must place all cost and pricing information within the Cost/Price exhibit. Price
shall be inclusive of all proposed compensation.
4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:
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4.2.1. The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code
7920.000, et seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFQ may be subject
to disclosure, and the County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public website.
4.2.2. It is Offeror's responsibility to identify and separate into a "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY"
exhibit and to provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:
4.2.2.1. All confidential information that Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, including PI (Personal
Information), PII (Personally Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected Health
Information);
4.2.2.2. Any proprietary or other information Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure under the California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from
disclosure.
4.2.3. The "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked
as "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY."
4.2.4. Offeror should reference material in the "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit where it is
needed to respond to a Submittal Item through citation to the
"CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit (for example "See response 1 contained within the
'CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY' exhibit for staff Social Security numbers").
4.2.5. If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or
proprietary, the County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii) declare
the submission non-conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv) take any
other appropriate action. (Note: Pricing and Terms and Conditions are generally not confidential
under the California Public Records Act).
5. QUOTE EVALUATION
5.1. Evaluations may consider factors such as technical merit, experience, capacity, history of Offeror
compliance, availability, price, and more to determine the quote(s) that provide the best value to the
County.
5.2. During evaluation, the County may appropriately consider the sustainability and social, human health,
environmental, and economic impact of Offeror's proposed products and/or approach to providing goods
and/or services, in accordance with Board Policy B-67. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include
relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.3. During evaluation, the County may appropriately evaluate the cultural competency of Offeror and
Offeror's proposed approach to providing goods and services. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to
include relevant information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.4. When evaluating an Offeror's cost or pricing, the County may also consider the effect of the quote on the
overall total cost to the County.
5.5. When evaluating Offeror's quote, the County will appropriately consider the proposed purchase,
acquisition, or use of goods, products, and materials produced in the United States, in accordance with 2
CFR 200.322. Offeror should include information relevant under section 200.322 in its quote in order to
be considered for such preference during evaluation.
6. COUNTY COMMITMENT
6.1. This RFQ does not commit the County to award a contract, nor does it commit the County to pay any of
Offeror's costs incurred in the preparation or submission of the quote. Further, Offeror shall not incur any
reimbursable cost in anticipation of a contract award.
6.2. Neither Offeror nor any of its representatives shall have any claims whatsoever against the County or any
of its respective officials, agents, or employees arising out of or relating to this RFQ or these procedures
(other than those arising under a definitive contract with Offeror in accordance with the terms thereof).
6.3. The County reserves the right to separately procure the same or similar goods or services.
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6.4. The County may withhold all information regarding this procurement until after negotiations are complete,
including, but not limited to: the number of quotes received; the identity of Offeror(s); the content of
quotes; the County's evaluation and results thereof. Information releasable after the conclusion of
negotiations is subject to the disclosure requirements and withholding exemptions of the California Public
Records Act.
6.5. Pursuant to County Charter 703.10 and 916, award of a contract resulting from this RFQ may be subject
to the County's requirement to determine that the services can be provided more economically and
efficiently by an independent contractor than by persons employed in the Classified Service.
6.6. In the event that an Offeror is involved in a merger, acquisition, or other change in control, the County
reserves the right to award a contract to a resulting entity.
7. DILIGENCE AND DUTY TO INQUIRE
7.1. Should Offeror find discrepancies in or omissions from, or be in doubt as to the meaning of, the RFQ or
related documents, Offeror shall have a duty to submit a Question to the County.
7.2. Offerors are expected to perform reasonable due diligence with regard to this RFQ and the work required,
including, but not limited to, information that is publicly or otherwise reasonably available and, if
applicable, information that can be obtained during a site visit (including verification of measurements,
conditions, and other attributes). Neither the selected Offeror(s), nor any Offerors, shall be entitled to any
price adjustment or other relief based upon information that was discovered or should have been
discovered through due diligence.
7.3. The County makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness
of any diligence material or other information provided by the County or any of its agents, representatives,
contractors, or consultants. Such information may reflect good faith assumptions, estimates, or projections,
which may or may not prove to be correct.
7.4. Offeror should not rely upon oral statements made or explanations given by the County, including any oral
responses to Questions or other inquiries. No prior, current, or post award communication(s) with any
officer, agent, or employee of the County shall affect or modify any terms or requirements of this RFQ,
except as explicitly provided for in this RFQ.
8. OFFEROR COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. All communications from Offeror (including its employees, agents, and representatives) to the County or
its officers and employees (including consultants working on or assisting with this procurement), related
to this RFQ or Offeror's quote, must be directed in writing exclusively to the Contracting Officer, unless
otherwise authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Offerors shall not communicate with or attempt
to contact any other County personnel about this solicitation, except as otherwise allowed for in this RFQ
or by law. Any improper contact may, at the County's sole discretion, cause Offeror to be removed from
consideration for contract award.
8.2. If Offeror issues any public announcement or otherwise engages in communication that, in the County's
sole determination, compromises the integrity of this RFQ process or attempts to restrain competition,
Offeror may be removed from consideration for award.
8.3. Audio and/or video recording of presentations, discussions, negotiations, , or other communications with
the County regarding this RFQ are prohibited, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting
Officer.
9. SOLICITING EMPLOYEES
9.1. Until contract award, Offerors shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit any employee of the County to leave
the County's employ in order to accept employment with Offeror, its affiliates, actual or prospective
contractors, or any person acting in concert with Offeror without prior written approval of the County's
Contracting Officer. This paragraph does not prevent the employment by Offeror of a County employee
who has initiated contact with Offeror.
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10. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS
10.1. In accordance with Section 67 of the San Diego County Administrative Code, the County shall not contract
with, and shall reject any quote submitted by, the person or entities specified below, unless the Board of
Supervisors finds that special circumstances exist which justify the approval of such contract:
10.1.1. Persons employed by the County or of public agencies for which the Board of Supervisors is the
governing body;
10.1.2. Profit-making firms or businesses in which employees described in subsection 11.1.1 serve as
officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders;
10.1.3. Persons who, within the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, came within the provisions
of subsection 11.1.1 and who (i) were employed in positions of substantial responsibility in the
area of service to be performed by the contract; or, (ii) participated in any way in developing the
contract or its service specifications; and
10.1.4. Profit-making firms or businesses in which the former employees described in subsection 11.1.3
serve as officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders.
10.2. Per Board Policy A-79, a successful Offeror that is a non-profit corporation shall not subcontract any work
under the agreement with a related for-profit subcontractor where an interlocking directorate, management,
or ownership relationship exists, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Supervisors.
10.3. Offeror certifies that, if awarded a contract under this RFQ, such contract will be in compliance with
Sections 11.1 and 11.2 above. Offeror shall promptly notify the County of any change in circumstance
affecting these provisions.
11. CALIFORNIA REVENUE & TAXATION CODE 18662
11.1. In compliance with California Revenue and Taxation Code 18662, if Offeror is a non-resident of
California (out-of-state invoices) that receives California source income and has not completed Franchise
Tax Board Form 590, there may be a backup withholding on all payments. Fifteen (15) business days prior
to the first payment from the County, new suppliers or suppliers with expired forms or forms with incorrect
information must submit new forms to the County (forms are available from the Franchise Tax Board
website listed below).
11.2. Under certain circumstances, Offerors may be eligible for reduced or waived nonresident withholding. If
Offeror has already received a waiver or a reduced withholding response from the State of California and
the response remains valid, Offeror should submit the response to the County in lieu of the forms. Failure
to submit the required forms will result in withholding of payments. Offerors should access the Franchise
Tax Board websites, listed below, for tax forms and relevant information regarding non-resident
withholding, including waivers or reductions. The County will not give Offerors any tax advice. It is
recommended that Offerors speak with their tax advisers and/or the State of California for guidance.
Franchise Tax Board Websites:
https://www.ftb.ca.gov
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/
11.3. If selected for award, Offeror must submit applicable forms to the Auditor & Controller via fax, at (858)
694-2060, or mail originals to: County of San Diego, 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 410, San Diego, CA
92123. The P.O. Number or Contract Number (if available) and "California Revenue and Taxation Code
18662" must appear on fax cover sheet and/or the outside of the mailing envelope.
12. W-9 FORM
12.1. If selected for award, Offeror must complete and submit a W-9 form if a current form is not on file with
the County.
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C. SUBMITTAL ITEMS
Offeror's response to these Submittal Items shall be no more than thirty (30) pages.
1. EXHIBIT 1 - REQUIRED FORMS
1.1 Submit a completed and signed Offeror's Cover Page (PC600) form
* Required for all Offerors
* located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC600_dpc_Offerors_Cover_Page.pdf
1.2 Submit a completed and signed Representations and Certifications form (PC601)
* Required for all Offerors
* located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC601_dpc_Reps_and_Certs.pdf
1.3 Submit a completed and signed Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
* All Offerors are encouraged to complete this form to support County data collection.
* located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC610_dpc_Small_Local_Self_Cert.pdf
1.4 Submit a completed and signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable).
* Required if submitting Confidential/Proprietary Information (see RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2)
* located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_Indemnity.pdf
2. EXHIBIT 2 - PROGRAM/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT
2.1 Confirm (YES/NO) your company accepts Exhibit A - Statement of Work as presented.
Yes No
2.1.1 If "NO," provide a detailed list of exceptions to the Exhibit A - Statement of Work and the
nature of its concern.
2.2 Confirm (YES/NO) your company can provide on-site and on-call mobile routine and urgent phlebotomy
collection requests twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, three-hundred sixty-five (365)
days a year, including February 29, 2028 (leap year) and all holidays at the San Diego County Psychiatric
Hospital (SDCPH), Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility (DPSNF) and the County's three (3)
Behavioral Health Clinics. Services shall include specimen collection, labeling, handling, and preparation
for delivery to the County-designated laboratory provider, including services that may be requested
simultaneously at one or more County locations based on operational need.
Yes No
2.2.1 If yes, please provide a brief description of your collection services and facility types served,
and a summary of recent comparable on-site and on-call mobile routine and urgent
phlebotomy collection contracts or service data.
2.3 Confirm (YES/NO) your company can support phlebotomy collection services at one or more County
locations simultaneously, if requested.
Yes No
2.3.1 If yes, please describe your company's staffing and operational approach for managing
concurrent service requests.
2.4 Confirm (YES/NO) your company shall arrive at the requested location within four (4) hours of
notification for STAT requests and respond to routine same-day specimen collection requests within the
same calendar day.
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Yes No
2.4.1 If yes, please provide a recent dispatch or system-generated response-time performance
summary.
2.5 Confirm (YES/NO) your company maintains sufficient staffed phlebotomists to provide concurrent
collection service for SDCPH and Edgemoor and to ensure continuous 24 hours per day, 7 days per week,
365 days per year coverage, if requested.
Yes No
2.5.1 If yes, please provide a description of backup or surge capacity and documents supporting
concurrent collection service ensuring uninterrupted 24/7 service to SDCPH and Edgemoor.
Documents may include a current deployment plan or shift schedule.
2.6 Confirm (YES/NO) your company can provide daily morning laboratory specimen pickup service
(Monday through Sunday), and other "time based" draws (i.e. fasting between 0600-0630) with occasional
afternoon pickups and ensure consistent and timely transport of samples, as requested.
Yes No
2.6.1 If yes, please provide a description of your contingency procedures to ensure uninterrupted
daily morning laboratory specimen pickup service (Monday through Sunday), and other
"time based" draws (i.e. fasting, time to be determined by COR or designee in conjunction
with hospital leadership) with occasional afternoon pickups. Include details regarding how
your organization maintains operational continuity, addresses unexpected staffing shortages,
and ensures timely collection and transport of samples.
2.7 Confirm (YES/NO) your company maintains contingency staffing plans sufficient to address employee
call-offs, turnover, emergency staffing shortages or surge operational needs without interruption to County
services.
Yes No
2.7.1 If yes, please provide a description of your contingency staffing and operational continuity
procedures.
2.8 Confirm (YES/NO) your company maintains sufficient employees in an "on-call" status to always meet
the requirements and an appropriately trained supervisory phlebotomist.
Yes No
2.8.1 If yes, please provide a staffing summary and sample or redacted documentation
demonstrating your organization's process for monitoring employee certification status,
competency validation, background clearances, and occupational health compliance.
2.9 Confirm (YES/NO) your company has procedures for escalation and resolution of difficult or unsuccessful
specimen collection attempts.
Yes No
2.9.1 If yes, please describe your procedures for escalation to supervisory phlebotomy personnel;
repeat collection attempts; communication with facility staff; documentation of
unsuccessful collection attempts and minimizing patient distress and repeat venipuncture
attempts.
2.10 Confirm (YES/NO) your company has policies and procedures to meet Specimen Collection Standards
and ensure that all specimen collection activities follow the County policies and procedures described in
Exhibit A (SOW) sections 10.1 through 10.5.
Yes No
2.10.1 If yes, please provide a copy of any applicable policies and a brief description of how
compliance is monitored (e.g., quality-assurance review or training record summary).
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2.11 Confirm (YES/NO),your company monitors specimen rejection, recollection, labeling error and pre-
analytic quality indicators.
Yes No
2.11.1 If yes, please provide a summary of quality metrics tracked by your organization and
describe how performance concerns, specimen integrity issues or repeated recollection
events are identified and corrected.
2.12 Confirm (YES/NO) your company can maintain required specimen temperature conditions and specimen
integrity during temporary onsite storage, handling and transfer preparation activities.
Yes No
2.12.1 If yes, please describe your procedures for a) refrigerated specimen handling; b) room-
temperature specimen handling; c) temperature monitoring; d) transport container
management; e) specimen security; and f) contingency procedures for equipment
malfunction or delayed pick up.
2.13 Confirm (YES/NO) your company has procedures for incident reporting and communication with County
staff regarding patient safety concerns, specimen errors, exposure incidents, or operational disruptions.
Yes No
2.13.1 If yes, please provide a brief description of your incident reporting and escalation
procedures, including notification timeframes and quality assurance review processes.
2.14 Confirm (YES/NO) your company can comply with facility-specific security, ligature-risk reduction,
contraband control, infection prevention, and patient safety procedures applicable to SDCPH and
Edgemoor.
Yes No
2.14.1 If yes, please describe any related staff orientation, competency validation, or facility-
specific training processes.
2.15 Confirm (YES/NO) that your company incorporates or participates in trauma-informed, culturally and
linguistically responsive, and de-escalation training for phlebotomists serving behavioral-health and
medically complex populations, consistent with the County's Trauma-Informed System of Care
framework.
Yes No
2.15.1 If yes, please provide a copy of your policy or training outline (if applicable), or a description
of how your organization addresses these principles within staff orientation or continuing
education
2.16 Confirm (YES/NO) your company operates a 24/7/365 dispatch center capable of receiving County
phlebotomy collection requests by telephone and via a County-approved electronic platform, with recorded
call-time logging.
Yes No
2.16.1 If yes, please provide a description of your dispatch and communication system, including
information on the number of dispatchers available per shift.
2.17 Confirm (YES/NO) that your company can provide a toll-free telephone number as a single point of contact
for requests for service. An automatic voice-mail paging system is recommended as a first response and is
subject to the time limits set forth within.
Yes No
2.17.1 If yes, please provide documentation or examples demonstrating your company's ability to
provide a toll-free telephone number as a single point of contact, or a voice-mail paging
system.
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2.18 Confirm (YES/NO) that your company can use encrypted email, telephone calls or fax based on facility
preference when communicating with County staff requesting the specimen pick-up. This communication
may include instructions and required forms as part of the specimen transport.
Yes No
2.18.1 If yes, please provide documentation or examples demonstrating your company's ability to
use encrypted email, telephone calls or fax based on facility preference when
communicating with County staff requesting the specimen pick-up.
2.19 Confirm (YES/NO) your company qualifications support its ability to comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, regulations, licensing standards, and accreditation requirements, including but not
limited to: CMS Conditions of Participation and Conditions for Coverage, including 42 CFR Part 482 and
42 CFR Part 483, as applicable; Applicable provisions of the California Code of Regulations, including
Title 22; California Business and Professions Code requirements governing certified phlebotomy
personnel; OSHA and Cal/OSHA requirements, including the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard; Applicable
Joint Commission Standards and National Patient Safety Goals.; County policies and procedures.
Yes No
2.19.1 If yes, please provide a copy of your policy or training outline (if applicable), or a
description of how your organization addresses these federal, state, and local laws,
regulations, licensing standards, and accreditation requirements.
3. EXHIBIT 3 - COST/PRICE EXHIBIT
3.1 Submit a completed Payment Schedule.
4. EXHIBIT 4 - ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
4.1 Confirm acceptance "YES/NO" of the County of San Diego's Draft Agreement (including insurance
requirements):
YES NO

4.1.1 If "NO," provide a detailed list of exceptions to the terms and conditions, the nature of its concern,
and what terms the Offeror is willing to accept.
Note: The Offeror will be deemed to have accepted any terms and conditions of the Contract to
which it does not take exception to. The County may, as part of its evaluation process, conclude
that exceptions are so numerous and/or material as to make Offeror's response to the solicitation
unacceptable.
4.2 Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment certification: Confirm (YES/NO). Offeror certifies that it and its
subcontractors will not and have not used federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer
or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any
federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. List as a disclosure any lobbying
with non-federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any federal award by Offeror or
Offeror's subcontractors.
Yes No
5. EXHIBIT 5 - CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY
5.1 Include any Confidential/Proprietary Information in this exhibit, in accordance with RFQ Instructions and
Rules section 4.2
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D. REQUIRED FORMS
(RESERVED)
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