Office of Economic and Workforce Development RFQ 100 Application

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Welcome

This is the online application form for OEWD Request for Qualifications (RFQ) #100.

All fields marked by an asterisk (*) are mandatory; enter ")" or N/A if not applicable.

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When ready to submit the final application, press the “Submit” button located on the last page. A message will indicate if any errors need to be corrected before final submission.

Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

Helpful information is available on the OEWD RFQ 100 website.

For technical support, attend the online Technical Assistance Conference, an online Drop-in Technical Assistance Session, or email oewd.procurement@sfgov.org.

Primary Point of Contact for this Application

In this section, provide all organizational contact information.

Primary Point of Contact Name

Primary Point of Contact Title

Primary Point of Contact Email Address

Primary Point of Contact Telephone Number

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Part I. Applicant Profile

Primary Applicant Name

Primary Applicant Official Business Name (Individual or Firm)

Doing Business As (DBA) Name, if applicable

Headquarters Contact Information

Street Address	City
State	Zip Code
Website	Main Telephone Number

Principal Information (Chief Executive, President, etc.)

Principal Name

Principal Email Address

Principal Title

Principal Telephone Number

Entity Type

Select all that apply (as registered with California Secretary of State, if applicable):

Other entity type (please describe):

California Secretary of State (SOS) Entity Number, if known (not applicable for sole proprietors):

System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identification Number, if known:

Federal Tax/Employer Identification Number (EIN), if nonprofit:

City & County of San Francisco Supplier Status

All applicants must be able to become an approved City Supplier (formerly known as City Vendor) within ten days of notice of an award to begin contract negotiation. For more details, please visit https://sfcitypartner.sfgov.org/

Current status:

Approved SupplierApproved BidderNot a current San Francisco registered Bidder or Supplier

Supplier Number (e.g. 00000#####):

Bidder Number (e.g. B00000#####)

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Part I. Applicant Profile - Sub Areas

From the list below, please check one box indicating the program area for this proposal. Proposers may seek funding in more than one area, however, a separate application must be filed for each funding area that the applicant wishes to provide services for. Check only one area.

Program Area A: Design Services for Small Businesses

Program Area B: Community Benefit District-Technical Support (Professional Services Contract)

Program Area C: Museum Sustainability Consulting

Program Area D: Major SF Arts & Innovation Conference/Festival Design

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Part I. Applicant Profile - Minimum Qualifications Submissions

Minimum Qualification #1 - Online Application

Submitted online application, as referenced in Attachment 1 - Application Questions

Minimum Qualification #2 - Verify Experience

Attachment (limit of 35MB file size)

Minimum Qualification #3 - Client List

Entered client list of a minimum of three (3) clients which Proposer has served, consulted, or trained in the last 10 years. Identify what services were provided specific to the relevant program area.

Client

Name of Client

Project Scope and Deliverables

Budget Amount

Length of Time of the Project

Was the project completed on time and within budget?

The methods and strategies employed to complete the projects.

Area A

Supplementary Question

1. Describe your experience in providing architectural design services to small businesses in San Francisco.

2. Describe your experience with understanding and navigating permitting requirements in San Francisco. This must include Building, Fire, Public Health, Public Utilities, Public Works, and Planning permitting requirements

Supplementary Materials Criteria

Two (2) letters of support from small business clients. Letters should include detailed information about the Scope of Work that each business had with the Architects, and dates when services were rendered.

Area B

Supplementary Question

1. Describe your organization’s experience with CBD formation processes.

2. Describe your organization’s experience providing trainings to CBDs/BIDs as it relates to compliance with the Brown Act and the California Public Records Act.

3. Describe your organization’s experience with strategic planning development. Please indicate if you have any specific experience with this work as it relates to CBDs/BIDs in particular.

4. Describe how your organization engages with appropriate stakeholders throughout the CBD/BID formation process.

5. How does your organization approach boards or executive directors not willing to implement changes? Please provide an example.

6. Provide a list of key personnel assigned to this project and their qualifications.

Supplementary Materials Criteria

Two (2) letters of support from previous clients (BIDs/CBDs and/or City agencies) that can speak to your organization’s ability to deliver support relevant to this scope of work.

Area C

Supplementary Question

1. Please describe your experience leading consulting projects for museums.

2. Please highlight any consulting experience you have working with San Francisco museums, as well as any projects supporting museums in adapting to post-pandemic challenges

3. Please describe your experience evaluating the effectiveness of pilot projects developed with arts and culture institutions

Supplementary Materials Criteria

One (1) letters of support from small business clients. Letters should include detailed information about the Scope of Work that each business had with the Architects, and dates when services were rendered.

Area D

Supplementary Question

1. Please describe your experience designing conferences or festivals showcasing the creative sector. For each conference or festival, please describe your specific role and cite any metrics to demonstrate the success of the event.

2. Please describe your familiarity with the needs of the creative sectors and any experience working with creative sector stakeholders in San Francisco.

3. Please describe your high-level approach to evaluating the feasibility of a new high-profile conference or festival.

Supplementary Materials Criteria

One (1) letter of support from a stakeholder affiliated with a past conference or festival that the applicant has designed

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Part IV. Proposer Certification of Truth, Accuracy, and Completeness

I certify that based on information and belief formed after reasonable inquiry, the statements and information contained in this document are true, accurate, and complete. Additionally, by submitting this bid/proposal, I attest that I have reviewed and accepted all terms found in this Solicitation, any and all addenda issued to this Solicitation, and City’s contract terms.

I agree that I am an owner or officer of the proposing firm, agency or organization who is duly authorized to bind the Primary Applicant. I agree to accept all conditions, provisions, requirements, and specifications contained in this solicitation. (It is the responsibility of the Primary Applicant to ensure that all named partners are in agreement with the proposal prior to submission.) I agree that the proposal shall be binding for no less than one hundred eighty (180) days. I understand that, if selected, my organization must comply with City and County ordinances and contracting requirements including general liability and auto insurances, compliance with Equal Benefits Ordinance, and current San Francisco business tax certificate, as applicable. Further, my submission of this proposal confirms that my organization is not currently debarred or suspended from participation in local, State or Federal programs.

I certify that the information provided in this application is true:

Name

Date

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The "Submit" button is located below. Do not press this button until ready to submit the final application. If the application contains errors in need of correction, an error message will be generated. After making all necessary corrections and pressing "Submit" again, review for accuracy and press "Confirm" to make your final submission, which must happen before the deadline. After successful submission, the Primary Point of Contact email address will receive a time-stamped confirmation email.

Applications will not be accepted after the deadline.

Helpful information is available on the RFQ 100 Website.

For technical support, email oewd.procurement@sfgov.org.

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