DeKalb County Department Of Purchasing And Contracting .

1.Technical Approach: (30 Points)a) Responders are required to describe the procedures and methods that willachieve the required outcome of the services as specified herein.b) Include a listing of the County's responsibilities and the responder'sresponsibilities required to complete the services.c) Provide a project schedule at the task level starting with the execution of thecontract and ending with project completion.2.Project Management: (20 Points)a) Responders are required to describe how the services will be organized andmanaged to demonstrate the responders' capability of successfully managing theproject from start to completion.b) Responders are required to describe progress reporting procedures for the servicesthat will sufficiently keep the County informed of the progress of the project.c) Responders are required to detail the anticipated use of subcontractors, or vendorsto demonstrate that the responder is performing the majority of the scope of work,while effectively using qualified subcontractors.d) Describe the resources necessary to accomplish the purpose of the project whichevidences the responder is knowledgeable of the resources required tosuccessfully accomplish the project as specified in the RFP.3.Personnel: (10 Points)a) Responders are required to identify all individual(s) that will serve as projectmanager(s), the individuals who will be part of the project team, and anyoutside personnel, such as subcontractors.b) Responders must provide resumes with evidence that the selectedteam members have the experience necessary to perform the scope of work of theRFP.4.Organizational Qualifications: (15 Points)a) Responders must provide a description of responders' experience, capabilities andother qualifications, for this project, that displays the ability to perform thescope of work required by the RFP.b) Responder must provide financial statements (balance sheet, income statement andcash flow statement) for the last three 3 years that evidences that the responder hasthe financial capacity to perform the scope of work.c) Responders shall provide three (3) years of previous experience working withpolice agencies and describe in detail the development of employmentexaminations for promotional selection and testing processes for police agencies.d) Responders shall describe test instruments including job analyses, validationreports, and final ranked lists.e) Responder shall identify all proposed subcontracts that will be performing workunder the proposed contract, using the Letter of Intent to Perform as aSubcontractor attached hereto as Exhibit B.f) Responder must list any recent (in the last five years) or pending business-relatedlitigation, including the outcome of such litigation.g) Responders must submit all documentation of ever being debarred, suspended,proposed for debarment, and declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded by anyfederal department or agency from doing business with the federal government.RFP 20-500549 for DeKalb Police Promotional Selection & Testing Process ServicesPage 7 of 49

5.References: (5 Points)a) Responders must provide three (3) references for projects similar in size and scopeto the project specified herein using the Reference and Release Form (Responder)attached hereto as Attachment C; and, the references must provide informationregarding responder's successful completion of similar projects.b) Responder must provide three (3) references for each proposed subcontractor(LSBE and non-LSBE) for the type of work the subcontractor will beperforming under the proposed subcontract using the Reference and Release Form(Subcontractor) attached hereto as Attachment D.6.Cost: (10 Points)7.Provide the following information: Are you a DeKalb County Firm? Yes/No.DeKalb First LSBE (Local Small Business Enterprise) Ordinance (10 points)1.It is the objective of the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Commissioners of DeKalbCounty to provide maximum practicable opportunity for all businesses to participate in theperformance of government contracts. The current DeKalb County List of CertifiedVendors may be found on the County website cting/dekalb-first-lsbe-program2.It is required that all responding Bidders attend the mandatory LSBE meeting within twoweeks of the solicitation’s advertisement, and comply, complete and submit all LSBE formswith the Bidder’s response in order to remain responsive. Attendance can be via videoconference and teleconference. Video conferencing is availablethrough Skype/Lync. Instructions for attendance via video conference can be found on theCounty’s website at ing/dekalb-firstlsbe-program3.For further details regarding the DeKalb First Local Small Business Enterprise Ordinance,contact the LSBE Program representative at DeKalbFirstLSBE@dekalbcountyga.gov or404-371-4770.C. Federal Work Authorization Program Contractor and Subcontractor Evidence ofComplianceAll qualifying contractors and subcontractors performing work with DeKalb County, Georgiamust register and participate in the federal work authorization program to verify the workeligibility information of new employees. Successful responder(s) shall be required to register andparticipate in the federal work authorization program which is a part of Attachment F, SampleCounty Contract. In order for a Proposal to be considered, it is mandatory that the ResponderAffidavit, Attachment G, be completed and submitted with responder’s proposal.RFP 20-500549 for DeKalb Police Promotional Selection & Testing Process ServicesPage 8 of 49

III.CRITERIA FOR EVALUATIONThe following evaluation criteria will be used as the basis for the evaluation of proposals. Thecriteria are listed in order of importance.A.B.C.D.E.F.G.Technical ApproachProject ManagementOrganizational QualificationsPersonnelReferencesCostLocal Small Business LSBE/MSAH. Interviews (optional)IV.30 points20 Points15 points10 points5 points10 points10 points LSBE-DeKalbpoints LSBE-MSA (5)points LSBE-GFE (2)10 pointsCONTRACT ADMINISTRATIONA. Standard County ContractThe attached sample contract is the County’s standard contract document (see Attachment I),which specifically outlines the contractual responsibilities. All responders should thoroughlyreview the document prior to submitting a proposal. Any proposed revisions to the terms orlanguage of this document must be submitted in writing with the responder’s response to therequest for proposals. Since proposed revisions may result in a proposal being rejected if therevisions are unacceptable to the County, responders should review any proposed revisions withan officer of the firm having authority to execute the contract. No alterations can be made in thecontract after award by the Board of Commissioners.B. Submittal InstructionsOne (1) original Technical Proposal stamped “Original” and insert five (5) flash drives witheach flash drive containing an identical copy of the Technical Proposal (do not include theCost Proposal on the flash drive); and one (1) original Cost Proposal (see Section II.A. foradditional instructions regarding submittal of Cost Proposal) must be submitted to thefollowing address no later than 3:00 p.m. on September 17, 2020.DeKalb County Department of Purchasing and ContractingThe Maloof Center, 2nd Floor1300 Commerce DriveDecatur, Georgia 30030Proposals must be clearly identified on the outside of the packaging with the responder’s nameand “Request for Proposals No. 20-500549 for DeKalb Police Promotional Selection & TestingProcess Services” on the outside of the envelope(s) or box(es).RFP 20-500549 for DeKalb Police Promotional Selection & Testing Process ServicesPage 9 of 49

C. Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit (N/A)D. QuestionsAll questions concerning the Project and requests for interpretation of the Contract may be askedand answered at the pre-bid conference; however, oral answers are not authoritative. Questionsmust be submitted to Michele L. Smith, via email to mlsmith1@dekalbcountyga.gov, no laterthan close of business on September 1, 2020. Questions and requests for interpretation receivedby the Department of Purchasing and Contracting after this date will not receive a response or bethe subject of addenda.E. Acknowledgment of AddendaAddenda may be issued in response to changes in the RFP. It is the responsibility of the responderto ensure awareness of all addenda issued for this solicitation. Please acknowledge the addendaand submit to the Department of Purchasing and Contracting as requested. Responder may send anemail to Michele L. Smith at mlsmith1@dekalbcountyga.gov to verify the number of addendaprior to submission. Addenda issued for this project may be found on DeKalb County’s contracting/bids-itb-rfps.F. Proposal DurationProposals submitted in response to this RFP must be valid for a period of One Hundred Twenty(120) days from proposal submission deadline and must be so marked.G. Project Director/Contract ManagerThe County will designate a Project Director/Contract Manager to coordinate this project for theCounty. The successful responder will perform all work required pursuant to the contract underthe direction of and subject to the approval of the designated Project Director/Contract Manager.All issues including, payment issues, shall be submitted to the Project Director/Contract Managerfor resolution.H. Expenses of Preparing Responses to this RFPThe County accepts no responsibility for any expenses incurred by the responders to this RFP.Such expenses are to be borne exclusively by the responders.I. Georgia Open Records ActWithout regard to any designation made by the person or entity making a submission, DeKalbCounty considers all information submitted in response to this invitation or request to be a publicrecord that will be disclosed upon request pursuant to the Georgia Open Records Act, O.C.G.A.§50-18-70 et seq., without consulting or contacting the person or entity making the submission,unless a court order is presented with the submission. You may wish to consult an attorney orobtain legal advice prior to making a submission.RFP 20-500549 for DeKalb Police Promotional Selection & Testing Process ServicesPage 10 of 49

J. First Source Jobs OrdinanceThe DeKalb County First Source Jobs Ordinance requires contractors or beneficiaries entering intoany type of agreement with the County, including purchase orders, regardless of what they may becalled, for the procurement or disposal of supplies, services, construction projects, professional orconsultant services, which is funded in whole or part with County funds or County administeredfunds in which the contractor is to receive 50,000 or more in County expenditures or committedexpenditures and recipient of urban redevelopment action grants or community development blockfunds administered in the amount of 50,000 or more make a good faith effort to hire DeKalbCounty residents for at least 50% of jobs using the First Source Registry (candidate database). Thework to be performed under this contract is subject to the provisions of the DeKalb County FirstSource Jobs Ordinance. Please complete the First Source Jobs Ordinance Acknowledgement andNew Employee Tracking Form included in Attachment H, First Source Jobs Ordinance (withExhibits 1 – 4) and submit with the responder’s proposal.For more information on the First Source Jobs Ordinance requirement, please contact WorkSourceDeKalb at www.worksourcedekalb.org or 404-687-3400.K. Business LicenseUpon award of the contract, successful responder shall submit a copy of its valid companybusiness license. If the responder is a Georgia corporation, responder shall submit a valid countyor city business license. If the responder is not a Georgia corporation, responder shall submit acertificate of authority to transact business in the state of Georgia and a copy of its valid businesslicense issued by its home jurisdiction. If responder holds a professional certification which islicensed by the state of Georgia, then responder shall submit a copy of its valid professionallicense. Any license submitted in response to this requirement shall be maintained by theresponder for the duration of the contract.L. Ethics RulesBidders are subject to the Ethics provision within the DeKalb County Purchasing Policy; theOrganizational Act, Section 22A, the Code of DeKalb County; and the rules of ExecutiveOrder 2014-4. Any violations will be addressed, pursuant to these policies and rules.To the extent that the Organizational Act, Section 22A, the Code of DeKalb County, and the rulesof Executive Order 2014-4 allow a gift, meal, travel expense, ticket, or anything else of valueto be purchased for a CEO employee by a contractor doing business with the County, thecontractor must provide written disclosure, quarterly, of the exact nature and value of thepurchase to the Chief Integrity Officer, if created, or the Finance Director or his/her designee.Every contractor conducting business with the County will receive a copy of these ethicalrules at the time of execution of the contract.M. Right to AuditThe County shall have the right to audit all books and records, including electronic records,relating or pertaining to this contract or agreement, including but not limited to all financial andperformance related records, property, and equipment purchased in whole or in part withCounty funds and any documents or materials which support those records, kept under the controlRFP 20-500549 for DeKalb Police Promotional Selection & Testing Process ServicesPage 11 of 49

of the Contractor, including but not limited to those kept by the Contractor's employees, agents,assigns, successors and subcontractors. The County also has the right to communicate withContractor's employees related to the audited records.The Contractor shall maintain such books and records, together with such supporting orunderlying documents and materials, for the duration of this contract and for seven (7) years aftertermination or expiration, including any and all renewals thereof. The books and records, togetherwith supporting documents and materials shall be made available, upon request to the County orits designee, during normal business hours at the Contractor's office or place of business. In theevent that no such location is available, then the books, records, and supporting documents shallbe made available for audit at a time and location which is convenient for the County.N. Cooperative ProcurementThe County through P&C may permit piggybacks to this contract from other city, county, localauthority, agency, or board of education if the vendor will extend the same prices, terms, andconditions to the city. Piggybacking shall only be available where competition was used to securethe contract and only for a period of 12-months following entry, renewal or extension of thecontract. This provision shall not apply to any contract where otherwise prohibited or mandated bystate law.V.AWARD OF CONTRACTAn evaluation committee will review and rate all proposals and shall determine if interviews arenecessary.If interviews are conducted, firms may be scheduled for an oral presentation to the evaluationcommittee, not to exceed one hour’s duration, in order to respond to questions from the evaluationcommittee relevant to the firm’s proposal.The evaluation committee will make its recommendation for award to the DeKalb County Board ofCommissioners, who will make the final decision as to award of contract.THE COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL PROPOSALS, TOWAIVE INFORMALITIES, AND TO RE-ADVERTISE.Sincerely,Digitally signed by Michele L.SmithDate: 2020.08.09 10:30:29 -04'00'Adobe Acrobat version:2020.009.20074Michele L. SmithProcurement AgentDepartment of Purchasing and ContractingAttachment A:Attachment B:Attachment C:Attachment D:Cost ProposalProposal Cover SheetContractor Reference and Release FormSubcontractor Reference and Release FormRFP 20-500549 for DeKalb Police Promotional Selection & Testing Process ServicesPage 12 of 49

Attachment E:Attachment F:Attachment G:Attachment H:Attachment I:LSBE Opportunity Tracking FormResponder AffidavitFirst Source Jobs Ordinance Information with Exhibits 1 - 4Preferred Employee Tracking FormSample County ContractRFP 20-500549 for DeKalb Police Promotional Selection & Testing Process ServicesPage 13 of 49

ATTACHMENT ACOST PROPOSAL FORM – Page 1 of 3(consisting of 3 pages)DEKALB POLICE PROMOTIONAL SELECTION & TESTING PROCESS SERVICES(Multi-Year Contract)Responder: Please complete the attached pages of the Cost Proposal Form and return them withthis cover page. The cost proposal must be submitted in a separate, sealed envelope with theResponder’s name and “Request for Proposals No. 20-500549 for DeKalb Police PromotionalSelection & Testing Process Services” clearly identified on the outside of the envelope.By signing this page, Responder acknowledges that he has carefully examined and fully understan

Aug 17, 2020 · THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THIS RFP TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PURCHASING AND CONTRACTING OF DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT ON OR BEFORE THE STATED DATE AND TIME . Responders must provide resumes with evidence that the selected RFP. Page of 49. of . DeKalb County Depa