Common use of Contractor Procurement Clause in Contracts

Contractor Procurement. The objective of this task is to implement procurement procedures that are in full compliance with all applicable regulations and to ensure that the Coalition is able to select a high-quality consultant to maximize the beneficial impacts of the project. Contractor procurement will be managed by the Project Controller. The Controller will ensure that procurement procedures are completed in conformance with 40 CFR Part 31, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, and existing City policy governing procurement procedures. The City also has an established Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of federally funded contracts and to create a level playing field for DBE’s to participate in City contracts. The Coalition has indicated a preference to select one primary environmental consultant to conduct a majority of the environmental assessment and cleanup planning activities for this project. The selection process will include developing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) that will stipulate the preferred qualifications for qualified candidates. A selection panel will be established to develop selection criteria and to ensure sufficient input from Coalition members and the community. Following selection of the most qualified consultant, a detailed scope of work will be created to establish the roles and responsibilities for the consultant and Coalition team. Other additional consultants that may be required for the project will be selected on an as-need basis in conformance with all applicable regulations and policies. The primary consultant selection process will be one of the first tasks to accomplish for this project as this will set the stage to begin assessment work within the project area. This RFQ process will be commenced as soon as the final work plan is approved and will be the primary focus of Core Working Group. The RFQ process will proceed simultaneously with the initial public outreach campaign. Administrative expenses incurred for the selection process are not a reimbursable item in the project budget and will be covered by the City of Moscow and other Coalition members. Specific milestones and deliverables for this subtask include: • Minimum 1 consultant procurement completed including RFQ process and executed contract.

Contractor Procurement. The objective of this task is to implement procurement procedures that are in full compliance with all applicable regulations and to ensure that the Coalition is able to select a high-quality consultant to maximize the beneficial impacts of the project. Contractor procurement will be managed by the Project Controller. The Controller will ensure that procurement procedures are completed in conformance with 40 CFR Part 31, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, and existing City policy governing procurement procedures. The City also has an established Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of federally funded contracts and to create a level playing field for DBE’s to participate in City contracts. It is estimated that the City may contract with up to five (5) consultant firms selected from the RFQ/P. The Coalition has indicated Consultant and City will agree to a preference to select one primary environmental consultant to conduct scope of work, schedule, and costs in writing by way of a majority of Task Order for the environmental assessment and cleanup planning activities for this projectindividual assignments. The selection process will include developing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) that will stipulate the preferred qualifications for qualified candidates. A selection panel will be established to develop selection criteria and to ensure sufficient input from Coalition members and the community. Following selection of the most qualified consultant, a detailed scope of work will be created to establish the roles and responsibilities for the consultant and Coalition team. Other additional consultants that may be required for the project will be selected on an as-need basis in conformance with all applicable regulations and policies. The primary environmental and public involvement consultant selection process will be one of the first tasks to accomplish for this project as this will set the stage to begin assessment work within the project area. This RFQ process will be commenced as soon as the final work plan is approved and will be the primary focus of Core Working Group. The RFQ process will proceed simultaneously with the initial public outreach campaign. Administrative expenses incurred for the selection process are not a reimbursable item in the project budget and will be covered by the City of Moscow and other Coalition members. Specific milestones and deliverables for this subtask include: •  Minimum 1 five (5) consultant procurement completed including RFQ process and executed contract.