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The City of Oakland ’ s RFQ for On-Call General Construction Services

The City of Oakland has announced a new Request for Qualifications ( RFQ ) for oncall general construction services this year that will encourage competitive bidding , efficient procurement , and flexibility in service provision among licensed contractors in the City .
The innovative process will foster competitive pricing which , in turn , will lead to potential cost savings for the City of Oakland . The RFQ also streamlines the procurement process by pre-qualifying contractors and establishing terms upfront , saving time and resources for both the City and contractors . The on-call arrangement also allows the city to access construction services as needed without the delay of a separate procurement process for each project .
Contractors included in the oncall list are prepared to respond promptly to requests , facilitating quick mobilization for urgent construction needs within Oakland , and the prequalification process ensures that contractors meet specified standards of expertise , experience , and reliability , which enhances the overall quality of construction services provided by the City .
Other advantages to being registered on the on-call list include the establishment
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