CDABP TRAININGS
Ms . Rojas said , “ The workshop was a good refresher . It provided valuable information . We now know enough to prepare the SOQ package . The city program is outstanding , and we want to continue to be a part of it .”
The second PQOC list from the RFQ currently open will be valid for five years .
MWIS Contractor Development Manager Renata Torres led the presentations , informing the attendees that the RFQ requirements include a bond of at least $ 150,000 , insurance , a contractor ’ s license , registration with the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement ( RAMP ) and the California Department of Industrial Relations ( DIR ), and a cover letter describing their qualifications for the work . She encouraged participants to reach out for assistance , “ We understand that navigating the RFQ process can seem complicated and confusing to many people . We are here to help you access the system .”
“ We understand that navigating the RFQ process can seem complicated and confusing to many people . We are here to help you access the system .”
– Renata Torres , Contractor Development Manager , MWIS
Ms . Torres explained the process and timeline , which included the opportunity for attendees to ask questions and submit draft SOQ packages to MWIS staff for their review and suggestions before the SOQ submission deadline of Friday , December 1 . She also explained that once the PQOC list is established , the city will hold a lottery in early 2024 that will determine the order that firms will receive work packages for the sidewalk construction and repair work . After the lottery , the city will host a multi-week training academy to prepare first-time CLC contractors for the work they will later receive .
Get Contract Ready with the County of Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Regional Contractor Development and Bonding Program ( CDABP ) hosted a three-week “ Get Contract Ready with the County of Los Angeles ” virtual workshop that aimed to assist contractors with preparing for infrastructure construction contracting
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