KERN MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

SCHEMATIC DESIGN SERVICES NEW LABORATORY BUILDING AND MAIN BUILDING REMODEL PROJECT

The District invites design firms ("Proposers") to submit proposals to provide schematic design services to the District for the remodeling of the main office building, removal of an existing mobile trailer (the "trailer office") and construction of a new Biosafety Levels 2 (BSL 2) laboratory with additional office space ("Project"). 

The District will conduct an in-depth evaluation of the proposals submitted and may conduct interviews to determine the most qualified Proposer for the Project. This RFP along with the proposal of the selected design firm will be included in the Contract for the Project following award. The Project budget will be disclosed during the Project pre-proposal conference.

SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS

Proposers must submit an emailed electronic pdf of the proposal by 5pm PST on February 4, 2025 address as follows:

Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District

Attn: La Thao, District Manager

lathao@kernmosquito.com

The RFP response should include a statement signed by an owner, officer or authorized agent of the Proposer, acknowledging and accepting the terms and conditions of this RFP.

Proposals received late will not be given consideration. The Proposer is responsible to ensure that the proposal is received by the specified RFP deadline. The District will not be responsible for late or incomplete responses due to mistakes or delays of the Proposer. Proposers are responsible for reading this entire RFP and all attachments and exhibits before submitting a Proposal.

Proposers should seek clarification of any requirements that they do not fully understand. All inquiries regarding interpretation of the RFP shall be directed to La Thao lathao@kernmosquito.com for District review and comment. Such inquiries must be submitted in writing no later than 5 business days before the Proposal due date, and questions will be answered in writing. The District doesn’t assume responsibility for verbal instructions or answers to inquiries, unless and until they have been confirmed in writing.