The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is requesting interested parties to provide information and feedback that will assist LADWP in: 1. Conducting a market survey 2. Determining the level of industry interest 3. Obtaining high-level cost estimates for budget purposes 4. Obtaining information on potential new engineering practices or best approaches 5. Assessing potential upgrade(s) to the existing fuel station 6. Developing a project and milestone schedule 7. Identifying potential piggybacking opportunities 8. Determining needed regulatory permit(s) and scope requirements for the specified work location This RFI is issued with the intent to survey the industry, to obtain information on various alternatives to upgrade the existing fuel station and to solicit additional guidance, input, new ideas, and best practices which may be used in the preparation of a Request for Proposal (RFP), a Request for Single/Source Proposal (RSSP), Request for Qualifications (RFQ), or a Cooperative Agreement (piggyback contract). RFPs, RSSPs, or piggyback resulting from this RFI will include design-build services to upgrade the LADWP Keeler Yard Fuel Station. To fully comprehend the information contained within a response to this RFI, LADWP may request further clarification from one or more respondent(s) in the form of brief verbal communication by telephone, written communication, electronic communication, presentation, interview, or by conducting a site visit at no cost to LADWP.
