Outline — Minimum RFQ Requirements
Town of Yountville | +/- 7.78 ‑Acre Civic & Workforce‑Housing Design‑Build Program
1. Authority & Purpose
Statutory Authorization — PCC §§ 22160‑22169 (two‑step design‑build).
Contracting Framework — DBIA #520, #525 or #530, #535, #610/615.
Objective — Pre‑qualify up to three DBEs for horizontal & vertical scope.
2. Project Definition (Bridging / Design‑Criteria Documents) Narrative scope, performance criteria, sustainability & Pattern‑Language goals.
Bridging Package (DBIA #520): site plan, 3‑D renderings, performance specs, $50 M target.
Required delivery schedule and phased turnover.
3. Procurement Schedule
Milestone Date
RFQ advertised
Pre‑submittal conference
SOQ questions due
SOQ deadline
Short‑list announcement
RFP to short‑list
Confidential meetings
Proposals due
Council award
4. Statement‑of‑Qualifications (SOQ) Submittal Requirements Tab A – Cover letter, legal name, contact, DIR* registration Tab B – Project Team (org‑chart, résumés, California licenses) Tab C – Experience & Past Performance (three DB projects ≥$25 M) Tab D – Financial & Bonding (audited financials, bonding letter ≥100 % P&P) Tab E – Safety (EMR ≤1.00, OSHA 300/300A)
Tab F – Skilled & Trained Workforce Attestation per PCC §22164(c) Tab G – Litigation / Claims History (past 5 yrs)
Tab H – DB Approach Narrative (integration of horizontal & vertical scopes, BIM, Lean, life‑cycle cost focus)
Tab I – Commitment to Local/Small/DBE Participation
Page limits: 50 single‑sided pages (excl. forms & resumes). Format: 8½ × 11 in; 11 × 17 fold‑outs allowed for graphics only.
*DIR: An annual license-like enrollment that every contractor and subcontractor (of any tier) must hold before: 1) bidding on, 2) being listed in, or 3) working on any California “public works” project subject to prevailing-wage requirements. Confirms responders are eligible to bid (§ 1771.1(a)) and allows the Town upload required project information to the DIR’s PWC-100 system. Also enables Labor Commissioner to track certified payroll reports (CPRs) and enforce prevailing wages. Ref: California Labor Code §§ 1725.5 & 1771.1, implemented by 8 CCR §§ 15200-15204.
5. Evaluation Criteria (TBD)
Criterion Weight Notes
Technical Expertise 30%
Past Performance 20%
Key Personnel 15%
Financial/Bonding 10%
Safety 10%
Local/DBE Plan 10%
Sustainability 5%
6. RFP Phase (Info Only)
• Best‑value proposal requirements
• Stipend amount for unsuccessful bidders.
• Form of Agreement (DBIA #525 or #530 with #535, #610/615)
7. Administrative & Legal
• Conflict‑of‑Interest (PCC §22162(c))
• Public Records Act disclosure
• Protest procedures
• Town rights to cancel/reject
• IP & stipend terms (DBIA)
8. Attachments
• A. Site plan & 3‑D renderings
• B. Bridging narrative & specs
• C. Draft DBIA agreements
• D. SOQ forms
• E. Scoring matrix