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17.The RFQ asks for a plan to include W/MBE firms. Is there a percentage requirement to utilize <br /> such firms? Additionally, some government agencies will count women and minorities <br /> identified on a project team towards W/MBE goals. Does the County consider this? THE <br /> COUNTY DOE NOT HAVE A POLICY FOR M/WBE FIRMS FOR ENGINEERING <br /> CONTRACTS. HOWEVER UTILIZATION FO M/WBE FIRMS IS ENCOURAGED <br /> 18.Are the design and permit documents available for review prior to the SOQ due date? SEE #5 <br /> 19.Is there a page limit on the submittal? NO <br /> 20.Can the successful firm on this proposal also respond to any RFP issued by Orange County <br /> for testing? YES <br /> 21.How much time will the successful firm have for analysis? WE ANTICIPATE EXECUTING <br /> AND AGREEMENT WITH THE SUCCESSFUL FIRM BY AUGUST 1, 2011 AND PLAN TO <br /> ISSUE A NOTICE TO PROCEED ON CONSTRUCTION BY 9-30-2011 <br /> Page 4 of 4 <br />