Request for Proposal
Time and Attendance Software
Release Date: January 10, 2024
Deadline for Submittal: February 2, 2024, 5:00PM
Contact: Eric Tam, Technology Supervisor
INTRODUCTION
The City of Richmond’s Police Department currently is using InTime Software (as a service) to manage its staffing resources, time and attendance tracking and submission of payroll.
Vendors are required to read and understand all information contained within this entire Proposal package. By responding to this RFP, the vendor agrees to read and understand these documents.
PROJECT BACKGROUND / DESCRIPTION
The Department has been using InTime for about 8 years and would like to explore other options to see if InTime is still the best suited software for the Police department.
Vendor staff may have access to confidential and sensitive data files and shall/will be subject to a
Department of Justice and Criminal History background check. Failure to pass the background check shall exclude any employees of the vendor from access to confidential and sensitive files. All employees of vendor who will participate at the level described above in the project will be required to provide a valid issued driver’s license or equivalent photo identification before they will be permitted to begin work on the project.
PROPOSAL FORMAT GUIDELINES
The proposal should be concise, well organized, and demonstrate the proposer’s qualifications and experience applicable to the Project.
Each proposal will adhere to the following order and content of sections. Proposal should be straightforward, concise and provide “layman” explanations of technical terms that are used. Emphasis should be concentrated on conforming to the RFP instructions, responding to the RFP requirements, and on providing a complete and clear description of the offer. Proposals which appear unrealistic in terms of technical commitments, lack of technical competence or are indicative of failure to comprehend the complexity and risk of this contract, may be rejected. The following proposal sections are to be included in the Vendor’s response:
A. Vendor Cover Letter
A cover letter should summarize key elements of the proposal and shall:
• Confirm that all elements of this RFP have been reviewed and understood. • Include a statement of intent to perform the services as outlined. • Express company’s willingness to enter into an agreement under the terms and conditions prescribed by this RFP, insurance requirements (Attachment A) and in the sample Service Agreement (Attachment B).
• Stipulate that the proposal price will be valid for the duration of the contract. • Identify a single person for contact during the RFP review process; and • The Cover Letter shall be signed by an authorized official of the company.
B. Background and Project Summary Section
Vendors must have the qualifications and skills and experience to perform and implement Time and Attendance software as described in this RFP in a competent and professional manner.
Vendors proposed solution should be able to perform/track the following:
• Personnel profile and demographics
• Multiple overtime differentials (days, swings, graves) code • Overtime Activity codes
• Leave codes.
• Ability to generate CSV files with overtime and activity pay codes. • Ability to track assets (i.e., ballistic vest, laptops, etc.) with expiration. • Ability to publish and post overtime assignments specific to various units within the department with a mobile, web or full client. • Mobile application for personnel to enter overtime and leave request. • Web application for supervisors to review, track and publish work schedules.
• Ability to generate various details and summary report, including bi-monthly time sheets.
C. Cost Information
Proposer shall provide cost information for the following:
• License cost for up to 200 personnel
• Implementation Cost
• Estimated implementation timeline.
• All direct and indirect cost (recurring and non-recurring) • Five-year cost
D. Contractor Assignment of Sub-Contract
The resulting contract shall not be assigned, transferred, or sublet, in whole or in part, without the prior written approval of the Police Department. If Offerors intend to subcontract any portion of the resulting contract, they must describe their process for selecting such subcontractor(s) and the quality control measures that the Offeror will employ to ensure that any subcontractor complies with the
provisions of Offeror’s contract with the Department.
E. Exceptions to this Request for Proposals
The proposer shall state whether it takes exception(s) to this RFP, including but not limited to the City of Richmond’s Standard Services Agreement – RFP (Attachment 1). If the proposer does take exception(s) to any portion of the RFP or contract, the specific portion to which exception(s) is taken must be identified by section number and explained. Requests for changes or additions to sections of City of Richmond’s Standard Services Agreement must be made by requesting deletion of specific words and/or by providing new requested contract language.
Requests for complete replacement of the City of Richmond’s Standard Services Agreement for another contract will not be granted. Failure to make exceptions to the RFP or Standard Services Agreement within the proposal will be deemed a waiver of any objection. Exceptions will be considered during the proposal evaluation process.
F. Statement of Impartiality and Disclosure
This proposal shall include a statement declaring that the proposer’s and sub- consultants are not currently, and will not, during the performance of these services, participate in any other similar work involving a third-party with interests currently in c onflict or likely to conflict with City of Richmond’s interests.
Additionally, the proposer is required to disclose any pending or active investigations or litigation that may affect the reputation or ability of the proposer to carry out the Project.
G. Sanctuary City Contracting and Investment Ordinance 12 -18NS_2018, and Resolution 86-21 (Disclosure Statement of Limited Liability Companies Form The City of Richmond’s Sanctuary Contracting Ordinance certification requires the City to refrain from doing business with vendors who provide Data Broker or Extreme Vetting services to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division of the United St ates Department of Homeland Security (“ICE”). In addition, City of Richmond Resolution 86-21 requires disclosure of beneficial and responsible owners of Limited Liabilities Corporation (LLC).
PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS
Questions Concerning Request for Proposals
Please do not contact staff directly regarding this Proposal will not be answered. All questions will be answered promptly and must be submitted via the electronic BidsOnline system on the Q&A tab no later than January 24, 204 , 5:00pm PST. If the City finds it necessary to issue an addendum, prospective Offerors will receive e-mail notification of addendum. It is the proposer’s responsibility to periodically check the BidsOnline website w
ww.ci.richmond.ca.us/ bids for any possible Addenda to the RFP that may have been posted.
Any party submitting a proposal shall not contact or lobby any City Council member, City officials, employee (except those specified for contact) or agent regarding the RFP. Any party attempting to influence or circumvent the RFP, bid submittal, and review process may have their proposal rejected for violating this provision of the RFP.
Interested parties may download copies of the above-mentioned proposal by visiting the City's web site, to download RFP, new vendors will be required to register. Once the vendor downloads any documents relative to a solicitation, that vendor's name will appear on the Prospective Bidders list for that project and will receive any addenda or notifications relating to the RFP.
Submission of Proposals
Please submit your proposal via the City of Richmond's B idsOnline system. Proposals submitted by facsimile or e-mail are not acceptable and will not be considered.
The proposal and any required certifications shall be signed by an individual or individuals authorized to execute legal documents on behalf of the proposer.
Proposer is responsible for submitting its entire proposal package with all required submittal documents and any modifications or revisions, to reach the City of Richmond’s office as designated in the RFP by the time specified below. Any proposal, modification, or revision received by the City of Richmond after the exact time specified for receipt of proposals is “late” and will not be considered.
The City of Richmond reserves the right to waive inconsequential irregularities.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
This RFP does not commit the City of Richmond to award a contract, to defray any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal pursuant to this RFP, or to procure or contract for work. The City of Richmond may reject a proposal without providing the reason(s). A failure to award a contract to the proposer with the lowest cost proposal shall not constitute a valid cause of action against the City of Richmond. The City shall not be responsible for work done, even in good faith, prior to final approval of the proposed contract. The City may investigate the qualifications of any respondent under consideration, require confirmation of information furnis hed by the respondent, and require additional evidence or qualifications to perform the Services described in this RFP.
The City reserves the right to:
1. Reject any or all proposals.
2. Issue subsequent Requests for Proposal.
3. Postpone opening for its own convenience.
4. Remedy technical errors in the Request for Proposal process.
5. Negotiate with any, all, or none of the Respondents.
6. Solicit best and final offers from all or some of the Respondents.
7. Select one or more Respondents.
8. Accept other than the lowest proposed fees.
9. Waive informalities and irregularities in proposals.
Public Records
All proposals submitted in response to this RFP become the property of the City of Richmond and public records and, as such, may be subject to public review. Documents protected by law from public disclosure will not be disclosed by the City of Richmond if
clearly marked with the word "confidential" on each applicable page. Trade secrets may be marked as confidential only to the extent they meet the requirements of California Government Code section 6254.7. Only information claimed to be a trade secret at th e time of submittal to the City of Richmond and marked as "confidential" will be treated as a trade secret.
Insurance Requirements
The City of Richmond requires consultants doing business with it to obtain insurance, as shown in RFP Attachment 2. The required insurance certificates must comply with all requirements of the standards as shown and must be provided within fifteen (15) days of issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award and prior to the commencement of any work on the Project.
Business Licenses
The successful Contractor and all subcontractors used in the work will be required to hold or to obtain a City of Richmond business license for which the fee will not be waived.
Compliance with City Ordinances
The contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the City of Richmond Nondiscrimination Clauses in City Contracts Ordinance ( Richmond Municipal Code
(RMC) Chapter 2.28), Business Opportunity Ordinance ( RMC Chapter 2.50 ), Local Employment Program Ordinance ( RMC Chapter 2.56), Living Wage Ordinance ( RMC Chapter 2.60) and Ordinance Banning the Requirement to Provide Information of Prior Criminal Convictions on all Employment Applications (“Ban the Box”) ( RMC Chapter
2.65), which are incorporated into the Contract Documents by this reference.
Collusion
By submitting a proposal, each respondent represents and warrants that its proposal is genuine and not false or collusive or made in the interest of, or on behalf of any person not named therein; that the respondent has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other person to submit a false proposal, or any other person to refrain from submitting a proposal; and that the respondent has not, in any manner, sought collusion to secure any improper advantage over any other person submitting a proposal.
Withdrawal of Proposals
A respondent may withdraw their proposal before the expiration of the time for submission of proposals by delivering to the Finance Department a written request for withdrawal signed by, or on behalf of, the respondent.
Ownership of Documents
All reports, studies, information, data, statistics, forms, designs, plans, procedures, systems, and any other materials produced for the Project shall be the sole and exclusive property of the City. No such materials or properties produced in whole or in part for the Project shall be subject to private use, copyrights, or patent rights by Respondent in the United States or in any other country without the express written consent of the City. The City shall have unrestricted authority to publish, disclose (except as may be limited by the provisions of the Public Records Act), distribute, and otherwise use, copyright, or patent, in whole or in part, any such reports, studies, data, statistics, forms or other
materials or properties produced for this project.
PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
All proposals shall be reviewed to verify that the Respondent has met the minimum requirements. Proposals that have not complied with requirements, do not meet minimum content and quality standards, or make unacceptable exceptions to the General Terms and Conditions of the Service Agreement, will be eliminated from further consideration.
Proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by an evaluation committee comprised of City of Richmond personnel.
The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to make no award. The City also reserves the right to require modifications follow ‐up with requests for additional information, including, but not limited to, follow‐up interviews. The City may request Best and Final offers based upon improved understanding of the offers or changed scope of service. The City will negotiate with that vendor to determine final pricing, and contract form. Because this proposal is negotiable, all pricing data will r emain confidential until after award is made, and there will be no public opening and reading of Proposals. Overall responsiveness to the RFP is an important factor in the evaluation process.
An evaluation committee will review all proposals received and will score each proposal with the following criteria:
Experience/Past Performance/References/Proposal – 10%
Consideration will be given based upon the firm’s experience, years in business, past and current client references; technical expertise and professional competence in areas directly related to this RFP; number of years of experience in performing similar work.
User Acceptance - 50%
Ease of use, features, and functionality meets the department’s requirements.
Cost – 40%
Based on a total five-year cost
Selection may be made without further discussion, negotiations, or Offeror’s presentations; therefore, Offeror shall offer the most favorable terms in response to this RFP. The offeror must demonstrate an understanding of the scope of service to be provided and the ability to accomplish the tasks set forth. Offeror shall include information that will enable the City to determine the Offeror’s overall qualifications.
The City reserves the right to request additional information or clarification on any matter included in the proposal response, to enable the City to arrive at the final award decision.
Award
When the Review Panel has completed its work, Police Department personnel will work with the vendor to complete the documents and sign off necessary to present to City Council for final approval.