When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 15, 2026.

It was issued by City Of Rancho Santa Margarita. The work is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States.

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Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution services provider. Demonstrated experience administering arbitration programs and construction-related disputes. Roster of fully trained and experienced arbitrators. Innovative, progressive approach supported by proven dispute resolution techniques. Strong case administration and award-processing capabilities.

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Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United StatesPosted: October 1, 2026Deadline: October 28, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Sacramento government authority seeks an experienced provider to administer arbitration cases and supply qualified arbitrators for construction-related disputes. The program should demonstrate innovative and progressive alternative dispute resolution practices.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a qualified firm providing professional architectural services
Must comply with public works and prevailing wage laws
Must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
Must submit one electronic copy on a flash drive in a sealed envelope
Must provide proof of required insurance coverage
Must submit a completed Non-Collusion Affidavit
Must submit a signed Certification of Proposal
Must provide three references for similar services within the last five years

TIMELINE

Request for Proposal Posting/Mailing: September 30th, 2026

Written Question Deadline: October 15th, 2026

Questions Answered/Addendum Issued: October 19th, 2026

Submittal Deadline: October 22nd, 2026

Tentative First Interview: Week of November 2nd, 2026

Tentative City Council Award and Effective Date: November 12th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 15, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

City Of Rancho Santa Margarita

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority located in Sacramento, California is seeking arbitration program services that are sound, innovative, and creative. The selected provider is expected to demonstrate a progressive approach to alternative dispute resolution by applying proven current techniques alongside innovative methods.

Services will include the administrative support necessary to process arbitration cases, provision of qualified arbitrators to conduct hearings, and issuance of awards in compliance with applicable business requirements. The provider must also supply a staff of fully trained and experienced arbitrators capable of handling construction-related disputes.

All questions must be submitted by October 9, 2026. Proposals are due by October 28, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 28, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 15, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Rancho Santa Margarita. The work is located in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution services provider
Demonstrated experience administering arbitration programs and construction-related disputes
Roster of fully trained and experienced arbitrators
Innovative, progressive approach supported by proven dispute resolution techniques
Strong case administration and award-processing capabilities

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