Ensures compliance with all Federal and State Public Contract Codes
Ensures all City Council adopted policies regarding public contracts followed
Coordination of Public Bid openings and awards
Coordination of Requests for Proposals and Professional Service Agreements
Negotiation of contract terms and conditions
Ensuring that City bonding and insurance requirements are met
Monitor terms and expiration dates of various contracts
Contract Categories
The City of Chino Hills enters into several types of contracts depending on the service requirements, however contracts typically fall into the following categories:
Public Works Projects
Includes contracts for supplies, equipment and contractual services for public works projects as defined by California Public Contract Code Section 20161.
These projects are publicly advertised, bid and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder
For a list of current public works projects the City of Chino Hills is accepting bids for click here
Professional Services
Includes services of attorneys, physicians, architect, engineers, consultants, auditors, artists, or other individuals or organizations possessing a high, degree of specialized professional, technical expertise not adaptable to competitive bidding
The selection process for this type of agreement is typically achieved through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process.This process requests firms to submit their qualifications, approach to work, experience regarding similar projects. A selection committee rates the proposals to identify the most qualified firm or individual. Selections are made based on the merits of the proposal, not the lowest price
Consultant Services
Includes the services of all others not falling in the above category
These agreements are typically considered and approved by the City Council on a fiscal year basis