Enclose the North Jordan Canal

Agency:	City of Taylorsville
State:	Utah
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	N - Installation of Equipment
Posted:	Feb 28, 2024
Due:	Mar 5, 2024
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The City of Taylorsville

2600 West Taylorsville Boulevard

Taylorsville, UT 84129

Statement of Qualifications

Enclose the North Jordan Canal

Due: March 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

1. Introduction. The City of Taylorsville (the “City”) is requesting Statements of

Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified proposers (“Proposers”) to prepare a study and preliminary

design with cost estimate in enclose the North Jordan Canal through the City (“Services”).

1.1. Intent. It is the intent of this Statement of Qualifications (this “Request”)

is to set forth the minimum acceptable requirements for responses to this Request.

2. Background Information and Description of Services. The City desires to

explore the possibility of enclosing the North Joran Canal into a culvert which would not only

improve slope stability and minimize water loss, it would also provide opportunities for

additional land uses such as a trail. The scope of the project includes:

2.1. Prepare a hydraulic analysis of the canal to properly size culverts.

2.2. Prepare a culvert alignment.

2.3. Identify utility conflicts.

2.4. Identify and design irrigation turn outs.

2.5. Water diversion plans during construction.

2.6. New surface land use concepts.

2.7. Construction phasing

2.8. Preliminary and possibly final design

2.9. Construction Cost Estimates

3. Submittal Requirements. Responses are required to be submitted to Jennifer

Andrus as listed below no later than 3:00 p.m. on March 5, 2024. Please submit one (1) hard

copy and an electronic pdf version to:

Jennifer Andrus

Taylorsville City

City Administrator’s Office

2600 West Taylorsville Blvd.

Taylorsville, UT 84129

Electronic copies may be submitted on a USB flash drive or via email to: rfp@taylorsvilleut.gov

along with the hard copy.

Guidelines for responses are described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto. Any response,

modification, or amendment received after the due date and time will be late. No late responses

will be accepted. Responses may be modified or withdrawn prior to the due date and time,

City of Taylorsville Request for Proposals

provided any such request is submitted to Jennifer Andrus as listed above in writing prior to the

due date and time. Proposals must include the following elements and be signed by an authorized

representative of the Proposer:

3.1. Introduction and Executive Summary. A title page, table of

contents/outline, introductory letter expressing an interest in providing the Services and an

executive summary. The introductory letter should be addressed to:

Jennifer Andrus

Taylorsville City

City Administrator’s Office

2600 West Taylorsville Blvd.

Taylorsville, UT 84129

Include an e-mail address for the primary contact of the Proposer.

3.2. Experience and Qualifications. Describe, in sufficient detail, the

Proposer’s experience and qualifications that are relevant with respect to the Services, listing

personnel to provide the Services in the proposal constituting the Proposer’s agreement that such

personnel will actually provide the Services. The proposal should provide the following

information:

• Name of firm, location of offices, number of full-time employees, and agency history.

• Name(s), credentials and experience of the key employee(s) or team members proposed

to provide the professional Services for this specific project. Provide an organizational

chart outlining who will work on the account and how much of their time will be

allocated to the account.

• Experience, special technical capabilities, qualifications and expertise of the firm. The

responder should identify similar projects performed for other municipalities and private

sector clients. If applicable, provide a case study for a client in a similar circumstance.

• References from at least three (3) clients with specific reference and description to the

projects performed for the referencing client.

3.3. Action. Summarize any disciplinary actions and suits by or against the

Proposer or related entities during the past three (3) years.

3.4. Certification. Complete, sign, and submit the Certification that is attached

to this Request.

license.

3.5. Business License. Include a copy of the Proposer’s current, valid business

4. Identification of Anticipated Potential Problems. Proposals should identify and

describe any potential problems with respect to providing the Services.

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5. Evaluation Criteria and Scoring Process. All proposals received will be

reviewed by a Review Panel. The Review Panel will evaluate each proposal based on the

weighted criteria defined below:

Evaluation Criteria

Weight

Qualifications

45%

Experience

45%

References

10%

Total 100%

6. Selection. The City intends to select one team to provide the requested Services.

At the City’s discretion, discussions or interviews may be conducted with Proposers that the City

determines to be potentially selected for the award. However, proposals may be accepted without

discussion or interview.

6.1. General Information. The City reserves the right to reject any and all

responses. The City reserves the right to amend, modify, or waive any requirement set forth in

this Request. Response to this Request is at the Proposer’s sole risk and expense. Furthermore,

selection as a pool consultant by the City is not a guarantee of work and no financial

compensation is guaranteed. All Proposers must comply with applicable federal, state, and local

laws and regulations. Except for written responses provided by the contact person described

below, the City has not authorized anyone to make any representations regarding the subject

matter of this Request. All requests for clarification or additional information regarding this

Request must be submitted in writing to the contact person described below no later than

February 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. The City will endeavor to respond to such requests for

clarification or additional information and if the City deems, in its sole and absolute discretion,

that such response is of general applicability, the City’s response, if any, will be posted on the

City’s website at www.taylorsvilleut.gov (which constitutes a written response). Unless,

specifically specified in the Request, and as allowed by Utah Code, all responses will be placed

in the public domain and become public records subject to examination and review by any

interested parties in accordance with the Government Records Access Management Act (UTAH

CODE ANN. § 63-2-101, et seq.). All materials submitted in response to this Request will become

the property of the City and will be managed in accordance with the Government Records

Access Management Act.

7. Terms of Contract. The successful Proposer will be required to enter into a

written agreement with the City to provide the Services. If the selected Proposer and the City

Attorney’s Office are unable to negotiate an acceptable agreement, then such response shall be

deemed withdrawn and another Proposer(s) will be selected and negotiation will continue with

such other Proposer(s) until an acceptable agreement is completed.

8. Contact Person. For further information or for American with Disabilities Act

(ADA) accommodation, contact Jennifer Andrus, City Administrators Office, (801) 963-5400,

2600 West Taylorsville Boulevard, Taylorsville, UT 84129 or rfp@taylorsvilleut.gov.

City of Taylorsville Request for Proposals

Exhibit “A”

[Guidelines]

1. Electronic submittals shall follow the standard RFP printed formats.

2. Color is allowed.

3. 8-1/2” x 11” page sizes.

4. Paginate pages.

5. One (1) inch margins (exceptions: Consultant Name/Logo and Page Headers/Footers may be

within the margin).

6. Size 12 Font.

7. Responses to the RFP shall not exceed twelve (12) pages including an executed Certification

as outlined below. In addition to the twelve (12) page proposal, proposers may submit up to

twelve (12) additional pages and illustrating previous projects designed, planned, or

conceived by the proposers and resumes of key employees.

8. Title page, table of contents/outline, introductory letter, executive summary, and tabs are not

included in the twelve (12) page maximum.

9. Hourly rate and reimbursable expense tables are to be submitted as an Appendix and does not

count toward the page maximum.

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CERTIFICATION

The undersigned Proposer certifies that it has not:

1. Provided an illegal gift or payoff to a City officer or employee or former City officer or

employee or his or her relative or business entity;

2. Retained any person to solicit or secure this contract upon an agreement or understanding for

commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, other than bona fide employees or

bona fide commercial selling agencies for the purpose of securing business; or

3. Knowingly influenced and hereby promises that it will not knowingly influence any City

officer or employee or any former City officer or employee to break any applicable ethical

standards or rules.

The undersigned Proposer certifies that:

1. The proposal is made in good faith.

2. The proposal is made in conformity with the specifications and qualifications contained in

the Request.

Name of Proposer: ___________________________________________________________

Name of Authorized Representative: ____________________________________________

Signature of Authorized Representative: _________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: _____________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _________________________________________________________

Fax Number: ______________________________________________________________

Web Site Address: __________________________________________________________

Email Address: _____________________________________________________________

Date Signed: _______________________________________________________________

City of Taylorsville Request for Proposals

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