2009/05/06 Council Agenda Packet

(1 • Description of proposing organization including but not limited to size, years of operation, areas of specialization, current credit rating and name of the rating service, and any other pertinent information. The purpose of this description is to help the evaluation committee formulate an opinion regarding the stability and financial strength of the proposer. • Disclose any and all judgments,pending or expected litigation, or other real or potential financial reversals which might materially affect the viability or stability of the proposing organization, or warrant that no such condition is known to exist. • Contract Performance—If the proposer has had a contract terminated during the past five years, all such incidents must be described. Submit full details of all terminations experienced by the proposer during the last five years including the terminating party's name, address, and telephone number. Present the proposer's position on the matter. • If no such terminations for default have been experienced by the proposer in the past five years, the proposer must warrant such. • Acknowledgement of ability to secure insurance amounts and types stipulated. • A list of current and former clients in the Pacific Northwest and in particular those in close proximity to the City of Everett for whom you have provided similar services in the past five (5) years, including: o Name,address and phone number of client contact person. o Number of years of service with the client. o Brief description of the scope of work provided. 7. Proposer Responsibility When determining whether a proposer is responsible, or when evaluating a proposal, the following factors may be considered, any one of which will suffice to determine whether a proposer is responsible or the proposal is the most advantageous to the City: • The ability, capacity and skill of the proposer to perform the contract or provide the service required. • The character, integrity,reputation,judgment and experience of the proposer. • Whether the proposer can perform the contract within the time desired. • The quality of performance of similar contracts or services, including,but not limited to,the proposer's failure to perform satisfactorily or complete any written contract. The City's termination for default of a previous contract with a proposer shall be deemed to be such a failure. • The previous and existing compliance by the proposer with laws relating to the contract or services. • Evidence of collusion with any other proposer, in which case colluding proposers will be restricted from submitting further proposals on the subject project or future tenders. • The proposer is not qualified for the work or to the full extent of the proposal. 12 2009-036—RFP,Debt Collection Services 9 of 13