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Conejo Valley Unified School District Request for Bids

RFB No. 2025-15 – Swimming Pool Chemicals

RFB ISSUED: Monday, August 25, 2025 PUBLISHED RFB ADVERTISEMENTS: Monday, August 25, 2025 and Tuesday, September 2, 2025 DEADLINE FOR RFB QUESTIONS: Friday, September 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM (PT) RFB DEADLINE: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM (PT)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

Invitation for Bids General Conditions and Instructions for Bidding

EXHIBITS

Exhibit A: Bid Form Exhibit B: Reference Form Exhibit C: Signature and Acknowledgements Form Exhibit D: Non-Collusion Declaration Exhibit E: Certificate of Non-Discrimination Exhibit F: Workers Compensation Certificate Exhibit G: Criminal Background Investigation / Fingerprinting Certification Exhibit H: Drug-Free Workplace Certification Exhibit I: Tobacco-Free Environment Certification Exhibit J: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension or Other Ineligibility Exhibit K: Certification Regarding Iran Contracting Act Exhibit L: No-Bid Form Exhibit M: Example Agreement

APPENDIX

Appendix A ....................................................................................................................... ……22

INVITATION FOR BIDS

RFB NO. 2025-15 – SWIMMING POOL CHEMICALS

August 25, 2025

Dear Prospective Bidder, The Conejo Valley Unified School District (CVUSD) is soliciting bids for swimming pool chemicals for our three high school (Newbury Park High School, Thousand Oaks High School, & Westlake High School) swimming pools. Bids must be submitted electronically within the District’s Euna Procurement Portal (https://conejousd.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities) by no later than 2:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. No emailed, hardcopy, or faxed bid submissions will be considered.

All electronic file submittals shall reference “RFB No. 2025-15 – Swimming Pool Chemicals” and be addressed to:

Tony Frutos Director of Purchasing

Conejo Valley Unified School District 750 Mitchell Road

Newbury Park, CA 91320

Please review the attached General Conditions and Instructions for Bidding prior to preparing your bid.

Our estimated annual purchase quantities for individual bid items are included in Appendix A for your review only and is not a guarantee of future purchases in similar quantities.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this bid document, please email Tony Frutos at AFrutos@conejousd.org.

We look forward to receiving your bid.

Sincerely, Tony Frutos Director of Purchasing mailto:AFrutos@conejousd.org

CONEJO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

750 Mitchell Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320

Purchasing Department

GENERAL CONDITIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDING

RFB NO. 2025-15 – SWIMMING POOL CHEMICALS

1. All bids, in order to be considered for acceptance, shall be submitted electronically within the District’s Euna Procurement Portal (https://conejousd.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities) by no later than 2:00 p.m. (PT) on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. No emailed, hardcopy, or faxed bid submissions will be considered. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure bid has been received on time. Late bids will not be accepted.

2. A successful Bidder shall not be relieved of the bid submitted without the District’s consent.

3. Appendix A: All prices or notations must be typed and entered electronically within the provided Appendix A Excel file. An Appendix A that has been written in ink/pencil will not be accepted. Verify all unit prices bid before submitting the Appendix A file, as they cannot be corrected after the bids are opened.

4. All items are to be bid and delivered F.O.B. Destination. No charge for containers, packing, draying, shipping, handling or any other delivery purpose shall be allowed over and above the unit prices bid in Appendix A.

5. Bidders are limited to one unit price per line item. Multiple bids by a single Bidder will not be accepted. Taxes shall NOT be included in the unit prices of the items. The District will pay only the California state sales and use taxes. Federal excise taxes are not applicable to school districts.

6. Cooperative Purchasing or Piggyback Contract Pricing: If a Bidder wishes to offer a bid based upon cooperative purchasing contract pricing or piggyback contract pricing, the Bidder shall provide to the District an electronic copy of all related documents such as but not limited to the notice of bid, bid documents, contract number, detailed line-item pricing, and letter of contract renewal (if applicable).

7. Delivery Date: The requested delivery date of items shall be specified on the District’s purchase order(s).

8. Bid Items: The District may award multiple contracts. All of the bid items listed in

Appendix A will be considered and awarded contracts individually or collectively, whichever is in the best interest of the District. Bidders may elect to bid on any or all items listed in Appendix A of this bid. Our estimated annual purchase quantities for individual bid items are included in Appendix A for your review only and they are not a guarantee of future purchases in similar quantities.

https://conejousd.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

9. CVUSD Board of Education: The CVUSD Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in the bidding.

10. Piggyback Provision: Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 20118 and 20265, other school districts, public agencies, political subdivisions, municipalities and tax supported agencies in the state of California, including but not limited to cities, counties, county offices of education, state agencies, special districts, and public school districts may purchase items and/or associated substitute items under same unit prices, terms, and conditions of this bid.

11. Identical Bids: Per Public Contract Code Section 20117, if two or more bids are identical in all respects, the District may determine by lot which Bidder will be awarded a contract.

12. Non-Collusion Declaration: Each Bidder must return a fully executed Non-Collusion Declaration, as required by Public Contract Code Section 7106, with the completed bid.

The Non-Collusion Declaration is included in this bid package.

13. Bidder Default: If an awarded Bidder defaults, the District may procure the item(s) from other sources, typically, but not necessarily, the 2nd place Bidder.

14. Governing Law: In the event of litigation, the Bid Documents, specifications, and related matter shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of California. The venue shall be with the appropriate state or federal court located in Ventura County.

15. Term of Contract: The initial term of the contract shall be effective September 18, 2025 for one (1) year. The District has the option to unilaterally renew the contract for two (2) additional years in one (1) year increments in accordance with Education Code Section 17596. The District reserves the right to terminate the contract at the end of each annual period.

16. Adjustment to Unit Price Schedule: All unit prices for all items bid shall remain firm for the first contract year.

If the vendor’s supplier/manufacturer substantially increases (defined as more than a 2% increase) the price of the item(s) to be supplied here under during the term of the contract, only such substantial increases may be passed on to the District. At the time of a unit price adjustment request, the vendor must furnish written substantiation of increase by its supplier/manufacturer to the District’s Director of Purchasing for review. Said substantiation shall be in the form of invoices, receipts, and/or other appropriate documentation showing costs in effect at the time of the bid proposal versus costs in effect at the time of the request for unit price adjustment. Any price increase must be substantiated to the satisfaction of the District and shall only be effective upon acceptance by the District in writing.

All requests for unit price adjustments must be requested by the vendor in writing no later than one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the end of each annual contract period.

It is expressly understood that unit price increases are neither automatic nor guaranteed. The District reserves the right to reject any such request and rebid and/or cancel said contract within the provisions of the contract.

17. Invoicing: All invoices shall be forwarded electronically to the District’s Accounts

Payable Department at accountspayable@conejousd.com. All invoices submitted must include a purchase order number.

18. Bid Documents: The following documents complete the Bid Documents:

Invitation for Bids General Conditions and Instructions for Bidding Exhibits

A. Bid Form B. Reference Form C. Signature and Acknowledgements Form D. Non-Collusion Declaration E. Certificate of Non-Discrimination F. Workers Compensation Certificate G. Criminal Background Investigation / Fingerprinting Certification H. Drug-Free Workplace Certification I. Tobacco-Free Environment Certification J. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension or Other Ineligibility K. Certification Regarding Iran Contracting Act L. No-Bid Form M. Example Agreement

Appendix A

Any of these shall be interpreted to include all the provisions of the other documents as though fully set out therein. The Bidder should fully acquaint himself/herself with the terms and conditions affecting the performance of the contract. Submission of a bid shall be taken as prima facie evidence of compliance with this provision.

–End of Instructions to Bidders– mailto:accountspayable@conejousd.com

EXHIBIT A.

BID FORM

(Required Form)

TO: CONEJO VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, a California Unified School District, acting by and through its Board of Education (the “District"), 750 Mitchell Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320.

FROM:

(Name of Bidder)

(Address)

(City, State, Zip Code)

(Telephone)

(E-mail)

(Name of Authorized Representative & Title)

1. Bid. Pursuant to and in compliance with the Invitation for Bids, the General Conditions and Instructions for Bidding, and the other documents relating thereto, the undersigned Bidder having reviewed the General Conditions and Instructions for Bidding and all other related documents and upon compliance with all requirements therein with reference to the submittal of this Bid, hereby proposes and agrees to perform the Contract including, without limitation, all of its component parts for the Bid described as RFB No. 2025-15 – Swimming Pool Chemicals.

2. Acknowledgment of Bid Addenda. In submitting this Bid, the undersigned Bidder acknowledges receipt of all Bid Addenda issued by or on behalf of the District, as set forth below. The Bidder confirms that this Bid incorporates and is inclusive of, all items or other matters contained in Bid Addenda.

Addenda Nos. received, acknowledged and incorporated into this Bid.

3. Rejection of Bid and Holding Open of Bid. It is understood that the District reserves the right to reject this Bid and that this Bid shall remain open and not be withdrawn for 120 days from the time of bid opening.

4. Documents Comprising Bid. The undersigned Bidder has submitted as its Bid the following:

• All Required Exhibit Forms

• Addenda, when issued must be acknowledged at 2. above

• A completed Appendix A

The Bidder acknowledges that if this Bid is not fully compliant with applicable requirements set forth in the

Invitation for Bids, the General Conditions and Instructions for Bidding and in each of the foregoing documents, the Bid may be rejected as non-responsive by the District.

5. Award of Contract. The District may award multiple contracts. All of the bid items listed in Appendix A will be considered and awarded contracts individually or collectively, whichever is in the best interest of the District.

6. Notices. All notices or other correspondence shall be addressed to the District and the Bidder at their respective addresses set forth herein. Notices shall be effective only if in writing and in conformity with the requirements for service of notices set forth in the Contract Documents.

7. Confirmation of Figures. By submitting this Bid, the Bidder confirms that it has checked all of the figures and amounts included in Appendix A and understands that neither the District nor any of its agents, employees or representatives shall be responsible for any errors or omissions on the part of the undersigned Bidder in preparing and submitting this Bid.

8. Acknowledgment and Confirmation. The undersigned Bidder acknowledges its receipt, review and understanding of the General Conditions and Instructions for Bidding and other related documents pertaining to the proposed Bid. The undersigned Bidder certifies that the Contract Documents are, in its opinion, adequate, feasible and complete for providing and delivering items in a sound and suitable manner for the use specified and intended by the Contract Documents. The undersigned Bidder certifies that it has, or has available, all necessary equipment, personnel, materials, facilities and technical and financial ability to source, allocate, and deliver the items upon request for the unit prices bid in Appendix A within the contract term and in accordance with the Contract Documents.

I, the below-indicated Bidder, declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided, and representations made in this bid are true and correct.

(Corporate Seal)

By:

(Signature)

(Printed Name of Authorized Representative)

Title: ________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________

EXHIBIT B.

REFERENCE FORM

(Required Form)

A minimum of three (3) references from public agency clients (references from public school districts are preferred) must be provided. All information must be current and verifiable.

1. Client’s Name:

Client’s Main Business Address:

Contact Name and Title:

Contact’s E-mail:

Month and Year contract commenced and ended:

Type of goods/services provided:

2. Client’s Name:

3. Client’s Name:

EXHIBIT C.

SIGNATURE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS FORM

TO: Conejo Valley Unified School District (“CVUSD”)

FROM: __________________________________________(“Bidder”)

The undersigned hereby certifies to CVUSD, subject to penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of California, that all the following are true and correct:

A. Bidder is duly authorized to conduct business in the State of California, and County of Ventura, and is in good standing with the State of California. As of the date of this bid, Bidder has required licenses (business license, etc.), all of which are in full force and effect.

B. Bidder hereby represents and warrants that Bidder is familiar with the terms of the Contract. Bidder hereby further represents and warrants that Bidder is sufficiently experienced and qualified to conduct the services under the Contract and has sufficient financial and other resources to perform and complete the services in strict conformance with the Contract, including, but not limited to, the General Conditions.

C. Pursuant to and in compliance with this RFB and other documents relating thereto, Bidder hereby proposes and agrees to perform, within the time stipulated, the Contract, including all of its component parts, and everything required to be performed, and to provide and furnish any and all of the labor, materials, tools, equipment, expendable equipment, and all utilities necessary to perform the Contract and all of the services required in connection with providing

Swimming Pool Chemicals all in strict conformity with the Contract Documents, including Addenda, as issued, all on file with CVUSD, for amounts set forth herein.

D. As specified in the Instructions, CVUSD reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid, or any portion thereof, and in the RFB process.

E. Bidder acknowledges and agrees that this bid shall not be withdrawn for a period of one hundred eighty (180) days after bid opening. Bidder also acknowledges and agrees that the Bidder selected for contract award through this RFB shall be required to enter into a written Contract with CVUSD within ten (10) calendar days, or as soon thereafter as reasonably demanded by CVUSD, from the date of receiving the Contract and provide all required information.

Official Business Name

Signature of Authorized Representative

Printed Name of Authorized Representative

Title of Authorized Representative

Date

EXHIBIT D.

NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION

(Public Contract Code Section 7106)

The undersigned hereby declares:

I am the (insert title) of (insert name of Bidder), the party making the foregoing bid. The bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The bid is genuine and not collusive or a sham. The Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to put in a false or sham bid. The Bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any Bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The Bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the Bidder or any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or that of any other Bidder. All statements contained in the bid are true. The Bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted the bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company, association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof, to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.

Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a Bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of the Bidder.

I declare under penalty of perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct, and that this declaration is executed on , 2025, at (city), (state).

EXHIBIT E.

CERTIFICATE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Agency: Conejo Valley Unified School District, 750 Mitchell Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320

Project: RFB No. 2025-15 – Swimming Pool Chemicals

Bidder (insert full legal name):

The undersigned hereby certifies to CVUSD, subject to penalty for perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of California, that all of the following are true and correct:

1. I am a duly authorized representative of Bidder. As such, I have the full power to execute, and I hereby do execute, this certification on behalf of Bidder.

2. In accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Government Code Sections 12940, et seq.) and Labor Code Section 1735, and applicable CVUSD Policy, including, but not limited to, Board Policies No. 0410, 5145.3, 5145.7, and 5145.9, CVUSD is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education and notification consistent with applicable law. All CVUSD programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Moreover, CVUSD programs and facilities, viewed in their entirety, shall be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any implementing standards and/or regulations.

3. Bidder is aware of the above-referenced laws and CVUSD Board Policies (collectively, the

“Non-Discrimination Policies”). For the entire duration of the Contract, Bidder agrees to comply with the Non-Discrimination Policies to require compliance with the Non-Discrimination Policies by Bidder’s employees who provide services in relation to the Contract.

EXHIBIT F.

WORKERS COMPENSATION CERTIFICATE

(Labor Code Section 1861)

Agency: Conejo Valley Unified School District, 750 Mitchell Road, Newbury Park, CA 91320

The undersigned hereby certifies to CVUSD, subject to penalty for perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of California, that all of the following are true and correct:

1. I am a duly authorized representative of Bidder. As such, I have the full power to execute, and I hereby do execute, this certification on behalf of Bidder.

2. Bidder is aware of the provisions of Labor Code Sections 3700, et seq., which require every employer to be insured against liability for workers’ compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code (including, but not limited to, by securing from the Director of Industrial Relations a certificate of consent to self-insure either as an individual employer, or as one employer in a group of employers) and Bidder shall comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the services for the Bid, and maintain such compliance throughout the entirety of its performance of the services on the Bid.

EXHIBIT G.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION / FINGERPRINTING CERTIFICATION

(Required Form)

Agency: Conejo Valley Unified School District (“CVUSD”)

The undersigned does hereby certify to the governing board of CVUSD as follows:

1. I am a representative of Bidder currently under contract with CVUSD; I am familiar with the facts herein certified; and I am authorized and qualified to execute this certificate on behalf of Bidder.

2. Bidder certifies that it has complied with the fingerprinting requirements of Education

Code Section 45125.1 with respect to all Bidder’s employees who may have contact with CVUSD pupils in the course of providing services pursuant to the Contract, and the California Department of Justice has determined that none of those employees has been convicted of a felony, as that term is defined in Education Code Section 45122.1.

3. Bidder understands that Bidder’s responsibility for background clearance extends to all of its employees coming into contact with CVUSD pupils regardless of whether those employees are officially designated as employees or acting as independent contractors of Bidder.

4. A complete and accurate list of Bidder’s employees who may come in contact with CVUSD pupils during the course and scope of the Contract is attached hereto.

5. Bidder is aware, and agrees, that Bidder’s failure to comply with this Certification for the entire term of the Contract may result in immediate termination of the Contract for cause.

Proper Name of Bidder:

Signature:

Printed Name:

Title:

Date:

EXHIBIT H.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION

Agency: Conejo Valley Unified School District (“CVUSD”)

This Drug-Free Workplace Certification form is required from the successful Bidder pursuant to Government Code Sections 8350, et seq., the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 (the “Act”). The Act requires that every person or organization awarded a contract or grant for the procurement of any property or service from any state agency must certify that it will provide a drug-free workplace by doing certain specified acts. In addition, the Act provides that each contract or grant awarded by a state agency may be subject to suspension of payments or termination of the contract or grant, and the Bidder or grantee may be subject to debarment from future contracting, if the contracting agency determines that specified acts have occurred. CVUSD is not a “state agency” as defined in the applicable section(s) of the Government Code, but CVUSD is a local agency under California law and requires all Bidders on CVUSD projects to comply with the provisions and requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.

Bidder shall certify that it will provide a drug-free and alcohol-free workplace by doing all of the following:

a. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the person’s or organization’s workplace and specifying actions which will be taken against employees for violations of the prohibition.

b. Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about all of the following:

i. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;

ii. The person’s or organization’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;

iii. The availability of drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee-assistance programs; and

iv. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

c. Requiring that each employee engaged in the performance of the contract or grant be given a copy of the statement required above, and that, as a condition of employment on the contract or grant, the employee agrees to abide by the terms of the statement. I, the undersigned, agree to fulfill the terms and requirements of Government Code Section 8355 listed above and will publish a statement notifying employees concerning (a) the prohibition of controlled substance at the workplace, (b) establishing a drug-free awareness program, and (c) requiring that each employee engaged in the performance of the Contract be given a copy of the statement required by Section 8355(a), and requiring that the employee agree to abide by the terms of that statement.

I also understand that if CVUSD determines that I have either (a) made a false certification herein, or (b) violated this certification by failing to carry out the requirements of Section 8355, that the Contract awarded herein is subject to termination, suspension of payments, or both. I further understand that, should I violate the terms of the Act, I may be subject to debarment in accordance with the requirements of the Act.

I acknowledge that I am aware of the provisions of and hereby certify that I will adhere to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990.

EXHIBIT I.

TOBACCO-FREE ENVIRONMENT CERTIFICATION

Agency: Conejo Valley Unified School District (“CVUSD”)

I am a duly authorized representative of Bidder. On behalf of Bidder, I, the undersigned, certify that Bidder agrees that it will abide by and implement CVUSD’s Tobacco- Free Environment Policy, which is summarized below.

1. Pursuant to, without limitation, 20 U.S.C section 6083, Labor Code Sections 6400, et seq., Health and Safety Code Sections 104350, et seq., and CVUSD Board Policies 3513.3, 5131.6 and 5131.62, CVUSD’s Tobacco- Free Environment Policy prohibits the use of tobacco products and nicotine products at any time on CVUSD-owned or leased buildings, on CVUSD property and in vehicles used for CVUSD programs.

2. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to: (a) any product containing, made, or derived from tobacco or nicotine that is intended for human consumption, whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, snorted, sniffed, or ingested by any other means, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, little cigars, chewing tobacco, pipe tobacco, or snuff; (b) an electronic device that delivers nicotine or other vaporized liquids to the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an electronic cigarette, cigar, pipe, or hookah; and (c) any component, part, or accessory of a tobacco product, whether or not sold separately. Smoking means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying of any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, pipe, tobacco, or plant product intended for inhalation, whether natural or synthetic, in any manner or form with and without nicotine, and includes the use of an electronic smoking device that creates aerosol or vapor or of any oral smoking device for the purpose of circumventing the prohibition of smoking.

3. Smoking or use of any tobacco-related product or disposal of any tobacco-related waste is prohibited within 25 feet of any playground, except on a public sidewalk located within 25 feet of the playground. Moreover, any form of intimidation, threat, or retaliation against a person for attempting to enforce this policy is prohibited. Bidder shall ensure that its employees, agents, independent Bidders, and anyone else acting on its behalf complies with CVUSD’s tobacco-free policy throughout the entire term of the Contract.

I acknowledge that I am aware of CVUSD’s Tobacco-Free Environment Policy, and hereby certify that I will adhere to the requirements of that policy and not permit any of Bidder’s employees or agents to use tobacco and/or smoke on District facilities or any District site.

EXHIBIT J.

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION OR OTHER INELIGIBILITY

(FEDERAL EXECUTIVE ORDER 12549)

By executing this document, Bidder certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals:

A. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department or agency;

B. Have not, within a three (3)-year period preceding the execution of this contractual instrument, been convicted of, or had a civil judgment rendered against them, for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public transaction (federal, state or local) or contract under a public transaction; or violation of federal or state antitrust statutes; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

C. Are not presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by any government entity (federal, state or local), with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in Section B above; and, D. Have not, within a three (3)-year period preceding the execution of this contractual instrument, had one or more public transactions (federal, state or local) terminated for cause or default.

EXHIBIT K.

CERTIFICATION REGARDING IRAN CONTRACTING ACT

(Public Contract Code (“PCC”) Sections 2200, et seq.)

The undersigned hereby certifies to CVUSD, subject to penalty for perjury pursuant to the laws of the State of California, that all of the following are true and correct:

1. I am a duly authorized representative of the Bidder. As such, I have the full power to execute, and I hereby do execute this certification on behalf of the Bidder.

2. The appropriate box is checked immediately below and the statement relating to the Bidder’s status in regard to the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 (PCC Code Sections 2200, et seq.) following such box is true and correct with respect to the Bidder. (Check only one box.)

The Bidder is not: identified on the current list of persons and entities engaging in investment activities in Iran prepared by the California Department of General Services in accordance with PCC Section 2203(b); or a financial institution that extends, for forty-five (45) days or more, credit in the amount of twenty million dollars ($20,000,000.00) or more to any other person or entity identified on the current list of persons and entities engaging in investment activities in Iran prepared by the California Department of General Services in accordance with PCC Section 2203(b), if that person or entity uses or will use the credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran.

CVUSD has exempted the Bidder from the requirements of the Iran Contracting

Act of 2010 after making a public finding that, absent the exemption, CVUSD will be unable to obtain the goods and or services to be provided pursuant to the Contract.

The maximum total amount payable to the Bidder in connection with the Contract, as of the date of this certification, does not exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).

3. The Bidder is aware and acknowledges that in accordance with PCC Section 2205, false certification of this form may result in civil penalties equal to the greater of two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) or twice the Contract amount, termination of the Contract, and/or ineligibility to bid on contracts for three (3) years.

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Representative

EXHIBIT L.

NO-BID FORM

Please return this form only if you are not submitting a bid for RFB No. 2025-15 – Swimming Pool Chemicals.

In accordance with applicable law and policies, CVUSD aims to procure the best supplies, equipment and services at the lowest possible prices. In furtherance of its competitive solicitation goals, CVUSD encourages feedback from Bidders that elect not to respond to RFBs. This feedback helps CVUSD improve future solicitations for commodities and services. CVUSD requests all Bidders that elect not to bid on this RFB to please complete the form below and return it to CVUSD by the RFB Deadline. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in this endeavor.

Official Business Name:

Address:

Authorized Representative (Name and Title):

Phone:

Email:

Reasons for not submitting a bid at this time:

Printed Name

Signature

EXHIBIT M.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR / PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

(Example Only. See Link.)

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