LEGAL NOTICE:

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER #067-2024

The City of Springfield will accept electronically submitted proposals through its’ e-bidding service provider, DemandStar, from qualified persons or firms interested in providing the following: Research, Real Estate Analysis, Marketing & Training for Retail Recruitment.

VENDOR NOTE 1: To register with DemandStar go to: https://www.demandstar.com/registration

VENDOR NOTE 2: For information on how to navigate DemandStar go to: http://network.demandstar.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/DemandStar-Supplier-User-Guide.pdf

VENDOR NOTE 3: If you have issues registering or uploading a proposal, please contact DemandStar toll-free at (866) 273-1863. DemandStar office hours are 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. (CST) Monday through Friday. You can also contact the Division of Purchases at (417) 864-1620 or the Buyer stated on the Title-Signature Page of this solicitation document between the hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (CST), Monday through Friday.

It is strongly recommended that vendors register with DemandStar as soon as possible to ensure your ability to provide a response to this solicitation by the due date and time. If you have any issues with DemandStar setup or navigation call (206) 940-0305.

Proposals must be received electronically in the City’s e-bidding service provider DemandStar by 3:00 P.M. (CST), on April 9, 2024. The names of the Offerors will be read aloud publicly at the specified proposal closing date and time via teleconference. To participate dial (425) 436-6342, then enter access code 197264.

RFP documents and any addendums are available by accessing the City’s e-bidding service provider DemandStar at https://www.demandstar.com/supplier/bids/agency_inc/bid_list.asp?f=search&mi=548029

For any contract for services greater than $5,000, the successful offeror shall comply with § 285.530, RSMo., as amended, and (1) provide by sworn affidavit affirmation that it does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien and (2) provide documentation affirming its enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection with this contract. The required documentation affirming enrollment must be from the federal work authorization program provider. A letter from the respondent reciting compliance is not sufficient. All bids should include the signed and notarized Work Authorization Affidavit and the electronic signature page from the E-Verify program. A letter from the Offeror reciting compliance is not sufficient. Remove E-Verify and Work Authorization Affidavit if the solicitation is for commodities.

The City is committed to providing opportunities to DBE, MBE, and WBEs and encourages such business enterprises to submit a response to this solicitation.