Bids and RFPs
Thank you for your interest in doing business with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). The LADWP is in the process of implementing an online advertising and processing program called Electronic Request-Solicit-Procure (eRSP) System (see link to system below).
At this time, only competitive bids for “one-time” or “spot” purchases up to $150,000 are issued electronically via the eRSP on-line bidding system. Potential bidders are required to register on the eRSP system to post bids and receive notifications.
All other bid types that do not require monetary deposits (“Informal - Price and Time”, “Request for Proposals (RFPs)”, and “Formal Specifications”) are currently advertised and processed manually until the eRSP system is fully implemented. In the meantime, to improve and modernize its purchasing system, the LADWP will be utilizing the Business Assistance Virtual Network (BAVN) online advertising system for the bid types indicated above.
Therefore, effective January 2, 2010, Informal-Price and Time, Request for Proposals (RFPs), and Formal Specifications except Construction Specifications, will exclusively be advertised on the BAVN website. Consequently, no hardcopies will be available for mailing or pick-ups.
For bidding opportunities, bidders are required to check the LADWP website and register with BAVN at
http://www.labavn.org to receive future notifications. On the BAVN website, bidders will be able to view available bids and download Specifications and/or Request for Proposals (RFPs).
The procedure for submitting bidding documents is as follows:
• “Informal - Price and Time” and “Formal Specifications”: Submit all required bidding documents in hardcopy (letter size, white xerographic paper that has a minimum of 30-percent post-consumer recycled content) to the LADWP Vendor Liaison Center prior to bid closing date.
LADWP Vendor Liaison Center
111 N. Hope Street, Room L-43
Los Angeles, CA 90012
• “Request for Proposals (RFPs)”: Submit all required proposal documents in hardcopy (letter size, white xerographic paper that has a minimum of 30-percent post-consumer recycled content) to the designated LADWP Contract Administrator or Project Manager prior to proposal closing date.
• For Construction Specifications where monetary deposits are required, bids will continue to be processed through the current manual system, where potential bidders can pick up and submit hardcopy bidding documents at the LADWP Vendor Liaison Center located at 111 N. Hope Street, Room L-43, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
In addition to registering on the BAVN system, all bidders should take this opportunity to register online in the eRSP system in preparation for future opportunities.
Electronic Request-Solicit-Procure System (eRSP)
The new eRSP system is an internet-based software program that is currently being configured for LADWP. When complete, eRSP will provide electronic procurement functionality.
Accounts Payable Contact Information:
Accounts Payable – (213) 367-3114
(Note: Vendors should first contact their contract administrator for any issue related to their contract with LADWP.)