Common use of Two-Tier Contracting Process Overview Clause in Contracts

Two-Tier Contracting Process Overview. The two-tier contracting process for specific engagements will be as follows: • Tier One: The primary goal of this tier is to establish multiple optional use contracts with vendors by Service Categories based on an evaluation of their capabilities, experience, staffing and pricing. This agreement was awarded through a competitive Tier One RFP process. The rates provided in this Contract serve as a not to exceed rate card and set the maximum hourly rates that can be charged for services in the subsequent tier. The rate card provided as Attachment A of this agreement is not assumed to include prevailing wage or Xxxxx Xxxxx Act rates; and, adjustments to the rates can be made in Tier Two if a project requires adherence to these wage standards. • Tier Two: WRESA reserves the right to engage with one or more contractors awarded Tier One agreements to solicit Statements of Work (SOWs) for specific projects with specific scope outlined. The Tier Two request may be directed to a single vendor or multiple vendors within the relevant service category, depending on the project needs and at the discretion of the requesting entity. • Vendors shall leverage their rate card from Tier One, provided as Attachment A of this agreement, to propose a firm fixed price for the project outlined in the Tier Two SOW (See Attachment B for a sample). While the proposed pricing cannot exceed the rates set in this Tier One Contractor, vendors have the latitude to offer lower pricing based on the specifics of the SOW. An exception to this rule is when the SOW requires adherence to prevailing wage or Xxxxx Xxxxx Act rates, in which case the rates may be adjusted accordingly. This two-tier approach provides flexibility to WRESA in selecting vendors while promoting competitive pricing and adherence to quality standards. It is the discretion of WRESA and Coop Members to determine whether to solicit a single vendor or multiple vendors for SOWs in Tier Two, aligning with the overarching goal of achieving favorable pricing and high-quality service delivery for each project. WRESA will utilize other contracting vehicles or issue separate RFPs for specific services or projects at their discretion. This approach ensures we have the flexibility to meet diverse contracting needs and are not exclusively bound to use the master agreements established as a result of RFP #WRESA-14-2024-2025-1.

Two-Tier Contracting Process Overview. The two-tier contracting process for specific engagements will be as follows: • Tier One: The primary goal of this tier is to establish multiple optional use contracts with vendors by Service Categories based on an evaluation of their capabilities, experience, staffing and pricing. This agreement was awarded through a competitive Tier One RFP process. The rates provided in this Contract serve as a not to exceed rate card and set the maximum hourly rates that can be charged for services in the subsequent tier. The rate card provided as Attachment A of this agreement is not DocuSign Envelope ID: FEA8B815-462E-4754-80C1-C99A6B04C0F3 assumed to include prevailing wage or Xxxxx Xxxxx Act rates; and, adjustments to the rates can be made in Tier Two if a project requires adherence to these wage standards. • Tier Two: WRESA reserves the right to engage with one or more contractors awarded Tier One agreements to solicit Statements of Work (SOWs) for specific projects with specific scope outlined. The Tier Two request may be directed to a single vendor or multiple vendors within the relevant service category, depending on the project needs and at the discretion of the requesting entity. • Vendors shall leverage their rate card from Tier One, provided as Attachment A of this agreement, to propose a firm fixed price for the project outlined in the Tier Two SOW (See Attachment B for a sample). While the proposed pricing cannot exceed the rates set in this Tier One Contractor, vendors have the latitude to offer lower pricing based on the specifics of the SOW. An exception to this rule is when the SOW requires adherence to prevailing wage or Xxxxx Xxxxx Act rates, in which case the rates may be adjusted accordingly. This two-tier approach provides flexibility to WRESA in selecting vendors while promoting competitive pricing and adherence to quality standards. It is the discretion of WRESA and Coop Members to determine whether to solicit a single vendor or multiple vendors for SOWs in Tier Two, aligning with the overarching goal of achieving favorable pricing and high-quality service delivery for each project. WRESA will utilize other contracting vehicles or issue separate RFPs for specific services or projects at their discretion. This approach ensures we have the flexibility to meet diverse contracting needs and are not exclusively bound to use the master agreements established as a result of RFP #WRESA-14-2024-2025-1.