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The Housing Authority of the County of Kern is seeking proposals for Labor Compliance Consultant Services. The selected consultant will monitor state and federal prevailing wage rates and other labor compliance requirements for projects funded by state/federal programs. Key responsibilities include reviewing bid packages, assisting with HUD labor standards, obtaining wage rate information, coordinating preconstruction meetings, providing training, resolving pay discrepancies, conducting site interviews, verifying payroll reports, preparing audit reports, and assisting with mandatory HUD reports. Proposals must be submitted electronically by May 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT to ***@***. *. * regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing to ***@***. *. * by May 7, 2026. The contract term will be two years with an option to renew annually for an additional two years. The evaluation will be based on qualifications and experience (20 points), technical review (20 points), cost (50 points), and references (10 points). Proposers must submit a comprehensive proposal package including a cover page, statement of certification, statement of experience and qualifications, project team organization chart, proposal description, work plan and schedule, cost proposal, references, and indemnification and insurance requirements affidavit. All proposals must be valid for nine months. The authority is not obligated to pay any costs incurred in proposal preparation.
The deadline for proposal submission is Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM PDT.
The bid notice states that all declarations in the proposal and attachments are true and that this shall constitute a warranty, the falsity of which will entitle the authority to pursue any remedy by law.
The contract will be awarded based on a competitive selection of proposals received, with the authority seeking the optimal combination of quality, price, and various qualitative elements of the required services that will provide the authority the greatest or best value for its money.
Proposers should have qualifications and experience, with considerations including their background and reputation, qualifications of the project team, experience with local approval agencies, and experience with similar services and entities.
Comments from proposers concerning defects and objectionable material in this RFP must be made in writing and received by the RFP contact prior to the deadline for submission of questions identified in section II or at least ten 10 calendar days before the deadline for proposals whichever occurs last.
