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15. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND JOB WALK There will be a pre-proposal conference and job walk. A detailed map and a work location are provided in EXHIBIT of this Request for Proposal. Staff will be available to meet or visit any of the sites during the week of , Monday through Thursday, between the hours of 8:00-11:00 a.m. Questions regarding job locations and work sites listed in this contract can be submitted to Jerry Jeffries at (714) 647-5015 or via e-mail to jjeffries@santa-ana.org. Contractors will be responsible for visiting the sites and reviewing all areas of work before submitting proposals. 16. PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCESS In addition to submitting all documentation required in this RFP specification, bidders may also be required to demonstrate their ability to successfully perform the type of maintenance work contemplated by this RFP specification, including but not limited to providing an adequate number of staff, suitable equipment and materials as determined by the Director. 17. SURETY BONDS Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a cashier's or certified check payable to the City of Santa Ana, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the aggregate of the bid, as a guarantee that the bidder will enter into the proposed contract if the same is awarded to him. The successful bidder will also be required to submit to the City a payment bond for not less than ten percent (10%) of the contract price. 18. REVIEW OF JOB SITE The Contractor shall be held responsible for carefully reviewing the site and verifying all areas of work, prior to bid submittal. III. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS The response to this Request for Proposal should contain documentation of Contractor's credentials and expertise in this field. Substantial consideration will be given to contractors with demonstrable and documented experience in similar work. Responses will be evaluated on the basis of the qualifications, abilities, and responsiveness of the proposing contractors. An evaluation committee appointed by the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency will review the responses received. All proposals received will be fully reviewed and rated by the evaluation committee. The successful proposal will be based upon both technical merit and cost competitiveness. The committee will evaluate all proposals based on the following criteria: Capability and Experience of Contractor 50% 1. Ability of contractor to obtain the staff and equipment necessary to perform specifications. 2. Training and safety precautions taken to perform specifications. 3. Contractor's financial ability to provide uninterrupted technical services throughout the term of the agreement. 5 19C-7