HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit 2BID NUMBER: RFPII]F-06107-72 OPENING DATE: MARCH 30, 2007 @ 2:00 P.M.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
2007 NATIONAL URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM
INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS
Each Proposer must complete/provide the following to be considered:
HOW TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL
Proposals rnust be submitted in a sealed envelope to the address listed on the Form 1001/1000 Instructions to ,
Respondent's and General Contract Conditions by the time and date listed on the form. In addition to the
address, the face of the envelope shall be marked with the date and time of the proposal opening and the
proposal number.
1. Each proposal shall be submitted in separate sealed envelopes and must contain six (6) copies (one
original and five copies) of the proposal including all attachments.
a. These should be printed/copied on one -side only and must not exceed forty (40) pages, including
attachments. Do not submit pages 2-8 of RFP document (PUR Form 1001/1000).
b. All attachments must be folded to a size not to exceed 8 1/2" X 11".
c. All proposals must be complete and bound by binder clip or staple - NO paper clips, rubber bands,
plastic binders or folders.
d. All signatures on the "original" must be in blue ink.
e. Alternate proposals must be submitted in separate envelopes and clearly identified as proposal#2,
proposal #3, etc. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in non -award of any proposal.
2. Form 1001/1000 General Instructions to Respondent's and General Contract Conditions - Complete, date
and obtain a signature from the individual who is legally authorized to approve submittal of the proposal.
Failure to return a signed form will cause the proposal to be ruled ineligible. Submit only page 1 of Form
PUR 1001/1000.
3. Conflict of Interest Statement (Attachment B) - must be completed and signed.
4. Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment; Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and
Drug -free Workplace Requirements (Attachment C) - must be completed and signed.
5. Urban and Community Forestry Grant Proposal Form (Attachment D) - Proposers must use this form. It
must not be altered in format or content. This form must be completed in its entirety; the first page and the
project description (two page maximum).
a. Contact information for the project manager must be included in its entirety.
b. The legally authorized representative for the Proposer must sign and date the form. Unsigned
proposals will cause the proposal to be ruled ineligible.
6. Budget (Attachment E) - Must be completed in detail.
7. Up to five (5) letters of local support may be included as part of the proposal; at least three (3) letters are
recommended. Letters of support delivered separately will be ruled ineligible.
8. Maps, photos, and other supporting materials.
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