11A4277_IFPQ_Public_Works_Solicitation.pdf

CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR

California Department of Transportation

ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1727 30TH STREET, MS 65

SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7006

PHONE (916) 227-6000

TTY 711

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/

April 7, 2026

Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ)

IFPQ # 11A4277

Notice to Prospective Contractors

You are invited to review and respond to this Small Business (SB) Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ), IFPQ 11A4277 entitled Weed Abatement, Habitat Revegetation, and Irrigation Repair in San Diego County. In submitting your quote, you must comply with the instructions found herein.

“This solicitation is authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 14838.7, which provides for the award of contracts for the acquisition of construction, including the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any State structure, building, road, or other State improvement of any kind, that has an estimated value of greater than $5,000.00, but not more than $484,000.00, to a certified SB, including a micro business (MB), SB for the purpose of public works (SB-PW), or a disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE). A bid over $484,000.00 will result in rejection of your bid due to non-responsiveness.”

This contract requires Prevailing Wages if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. If the total bid amount is under $15,000, then Prevailing Wage language will be removed prior to award. Refer to Attachment 3, Proposed Form of Agreement, for requirement details.

In the opinion of the Caltrans, this IFPQ is complete and without need of explanation; however, if you have questions, or should you need any clarifying information, the contact person for this IFPQ is:

Catherine Andersen California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Email address: catherine.andersen@dot.ca.gov Phone: (916) 639-6323

Please note that no verbal information given will be binding upon Caltrans unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum.

*Technical questions regarding this solicitation will be addressed, in writing and at a Mandatory Site Inspection to be held on April 16, 2026, 8:00 a.m., on Northbound 805 off of Bonita Road/right pull-out (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zhk5ztiLEa3n7hUg9). See Section C1, Time Schedule, for more details.

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE EITHER ATTACHED (ATTACHMENT 1) OR THE DOCUMENT

LINK IS PROVIDED ON ATTACHMENT 2, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

Sincerely, Catherine Andersen Contract Analyst https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/ mailto:catherine.andersen@dot.ca.gov https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zhk5ztiLEa3n7hUg9

Invitation for Price Quote IFPQ Number 11A4277

A) Purpose and Description of Services

1. Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, parts, supplies, equipment, permits, disposal, travel, and incidentals necessary to kill non-native weeds, remove trash and debris, and provide repair of the revegetation habitats and irrigation system in San Diego County to Caltrans.

2. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A, for a more complete description of services.

B) Bidder’s Minimum Qualifications

1. Contractor shall specialize in biological restoration and enhancement work, specifically

Southern California riparian restoration, which shall be verified by Caltrans Contract Manager before the start of work.

2. At the time of quote submittal, continuously thereafter, and for the duration of the Agreement, bidder shall be a certified SB, including a micro business (MB) or a SB for the purpose of public works

(SB-PW).

3. Bidder shall possess at the time of bid submittal, continually thereafter, and for the duration of the Agreement, a valid and current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

Caltrans will verify bidder’s DIR registration, it is not necessary to provide a copy.

4. Bidder shall have at time of bid submittal, continually thereafter, and for the duration of the Agreement, either a current and valid C-27 Landscaping Contractor license issued by the California Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB) for the work to be performed.

5. By submitting its bid, Bidder certifies, under penalty of perjury, that its Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license is in a classification appropriate to the work to be undertaken as identified in the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A. This requirement has also been added in the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E. Refer to Section C, Price Quotation Requirements and Information, Contractor’s License, for submittal requirements. Caltrans will verify bidder’s Contractor License, and any Subcontractor Licenses, thus it is not necessary for bidders to provide a copy.

6. Failure of Bidder to sufficiently provide any or all the minimum qualifications, in the opinion of Caltrans, will result in the Bidder’s bid deemed non-responsive.

C) Price Quotation Requirements and Information

1. Time Schedule

It is recognized that time is of the essence. All bidders are hereby advised of the following schedule and will be expected to adhere to the required dates and times.

Event Date Time (Pacific Time)

IFPQ available to prospective bidders 4/07/2026 Mandatory Site Inspection 4/16/2026 8:00 a.m.

Written Question Submittal 4/17/2026 3:00 p.m.

Final Date for Quote Submission 4/23/2026 3:00 p.m.

Proposed Award Date (estimate) 4/30/2026

2. Mandatory Site Inspection

A. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is scheduled at April 16, 2026, 8:00 a.m., on Northbound 805 off of Bonita Road/right pull-out (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zhk5ztiLEa3n7hUg9)for the purpose of discussing concerns regarding this IFPQ.

B. In the event a potential prime contractor is unable to attend the mandatory pre-bid site inspection, an authorized representative may attend on its behalf. The representative may only sign in for one (1) company.

C. All prospective contractors are to be assembled at Caltrans, April 16, 2026, 8:00 a.m., on Northbound 805 off of Bonita Road/right pull-out (https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zhk5ztiLEa3n7hUg9). Bidders must sign in (on the sheet provided) upon arrival and sign out upon completion of the walk-through activities. Failure to comply with these provisions may result in the rejection of your quote. Caltrans will conduct the site inspection of the facilities and disseminate any additional information to participants, if necessary.

3. Reasonable Accommodation For bidders who have and need assistance due to a physical impairment, a reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request for the pre-bid site inspection. The bidder must call the designated Contract Analyst contact no later than the fifth (5th) working day prior to the scheduled date and time of the pre-bid site inspection to arrange for a reasonable accommodation.

4. Questions and Answers A. Questions regarding this IFPQ must be submitted in writing. Bidders are encouraged to submit their written questions by 4/17/2026.

B. Written questions must include the individual's name, firm name, complete address, and must reference IFPQ No. 11A4277. Questions must be sent to the following email:

Email: catherine.andersen@dot.ca.gov

C. Written responses to all questions will be collectively compiled and posted as an Addendum to the Cal eProcure website https://caleprocure.com/pages/index,aspx. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to access the website for any changes or addenda that may be posted. Refer to Section C1, Time Schedule, for the schedule of events and dates/times. Bidder can contact the Contract Analyst named above.

5. ADM-1412 – Price Quote Proposal The total price quote proposal for this Agreement must not exceed $484,000.00. A bid amount more than $484,000.00 will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected.

6. Costs Included in Bid Rates Quotation prices/rates shall include the cost of employer payments to or on behalf of employees, subsistence, travel, compensation insurance premiums, unemployment contributions, social security taxes, contract bond premiums, and any other taxes or assessments, including, but not limited to, sales and use taxes required by law or otherwise and no additional allowance will be made thereof unless separate payment provisions in the Agreement should specifically so provide.

7. Employment of Undocumented Workers No State agency or department, as defined in Public Contract Code Section 10335.7, that is subject to this code, shall award a public works contract to a bidder or contractor, nor shall a bidder or contractor be eligible to bid for or receive a public works contract, who has, in the preceding five (5) years, been convicted of violating a State or Federal law regarding the employment of undocumented workers (Pub. Cont. Code Section 6101).

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zhk5ztiLEa3n7hUg9 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Zhk5ztiLEa3n7hUg9 mailto:catherine.andersen@dot.ca.gov https://caleprocure.com/pages/index,aspx

8. State Prevailing Wages

State General Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for the County of San Diego as described in the Proposed Form of Agreement. The predetermined general prevailing wage rates published by the Director of Industrial Relations (DIR) may be obtained via the Internet at https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm or by contacting the Contract Analyst listed on the first page of this solicitation. It is the bidder's responsibility to use the correct classification determination published by the DIR. By signing the attached Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, the Bidder acknowledges this is a public works contract subject to Labor Code Sections 1720-1861, and that if awarded this Agreement, it will be the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that all prevailing requirements are met, including but not limited to the payment of appropriate prevailing wages rates to all employees who participate and perform services under this Agreement, Department of Industrial Relations registration, submittal of weekly certified payroll records, and employment of apprentices throughout the duration of the Agreement.

9. Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling Contractor generating organic waste or commercial solid waste shall comply with SB 1383; also Contractor will arrange for recycling services required by this section in a manner that is consistent with State and local laws and requirements, including a local ordinance or local jurisdiction’s franchise agreement, applicable to the collection, handling, or recycling of organic waste and commercial solid waste. This requirement does not modify, limit, or abrogate the Contractor’s right to sell or donate its recyclable organic waste materials consistent with the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 42649.8 et seq. When applicable, Contractor must comply with these provisions.

10. Motor Carrier Permit Requirements A. Contractor is responsible for determining whether California Vehicle Code Sections 34601 and

34620 require Contractor to have a valid Motor Carrier Permit (MCP) issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in order for Contractor to lawfully perform any part or aspect of the work described in Exhibit A, Scope of Work, and, if California Vehicle Code Sections 34601 and 34620 do require same for any part or aspect of such work, Contractor must have a valid MCP(s) issued from the DMV for its services as a Motor Carrier of Property under this Agreement. Contractor shall pay any required fees necessary to obtain and maintain in good standing during the entire term of this Agreement any such required MCP(s).

B. MCP(s), if any, required for Contractor’s Motor Carriers of Property under California Vehicle Code Sections 34601 and 34620 shall be on file with Contractor for the duration of this Agreement. Upon request of Caltrans Contract Manager or their designee, Contractor must immediately provide to Caltrans a copy of the required MCP(s), if any.

11. Contractor Registration Program A. No Contractor or Subcontractor may be listed on a price quote proposal for a contract with prevailing wages unless registered with the DIR, pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 (with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)).

B. No Contractor or Subcontractor may be awarded a contract with prevailing wages unless registered with DIR pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.

C. Caltrans will verify each of the registration numbers provided by the bidder prior to Agreement award. Bidders that do not possess the required DIR registration will be deemed non-responsive and rejected from further consideration in the solicitation process.

https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm

12. Contractor’s License

Bidder must have, at time of quote submittal and for the duration of the contract, a valid, current C-27 Landscaping Contractor license issued by the CSLB, for the type of work to be performed.

Bidder shall obtain, pay for, and maintain, in good standing, all necessary licenses and permits to accomplish the work. Bidders will be considered non-responsive unless proper licensing requirements are met. An invalid license will result in rejection of the bid. Positive verification of a valid license issued by the CSLB will be performed by Caltrans (Bus. and Prof. Code Section 7028.15).

13. Standard Title VI/Nondiscrimination Assurances (DOT Order No. 1050.2A) Caltrans, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Statute 252, 42 USC Sections 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any Agreement entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

14. Non-Collusion Declaration for Public Works Bidder must submit a non-collusion declaration for Public Works. The Non-Collusion Declaration for Public Works is provided as a link in Attachment 2, Required Documents.

15. Bonds Payment Bond Requirement: The successful bidder will be required to provide, prior to commencement of work under a Service Request price, a Payment Bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the total Service Request, if the Service Request price exceeds $25,000. The Payment Bond is not required at the time of bid submittal; however, it is required, as applicable, prior to the start date of the Service Request. Refer to Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit D.

16. Insurance A. The bidder who receives the Agreement award must provide a Certificate of Insurance providing proof of insurance to the Division of Procurement and Contracts within 10 working days from the date of notification of award. The State’s Office of Risk and Insurance Management will review insurance certificates and/or proof of self-insurance documentation before execution of the Agreement. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E, for the applicable and specific Insurance requirements and coverage limits.

B. The insurance carrier shall provide an endorsement for the additional insured statement as follows:

Caltrans, State of California, its officers, agents, and employees shall be included as additional insured, but only with respect to work performed for the State of California under this Agreement.

C. The additional insured endorsement must accompany the certificate of insurance.

D. Satisfying a Self-Insured Retention (SIR)

All insurance required by this Agreement must allow, but not require, the State to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR. The choice to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR is at the State’s discretion. If the State chooses to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR, Contractor shall reimburse the State for the same.

E. Available Coverages/Limits In the event the insurance coverages obtained by Contractor is broader in scope than, and/or the limits are higher than, those required under the Agreement, all such broader coverage and/or higher limits available to Contractor shall also be available and applicable to the State.

17. California Civil Rights Laws Any person that submits a bid or proposal to, or otherwise proposes to enter into or renew an Agreement with, a State agency with respect to any Agreement in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more shall certify, under penalty of perjury, at the time the bid or proposal is submitted or the Agreement is renewed, that they satisfy all of the conditions set forth in California Public Contract Code Section 2010 and they shall execute the California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DOT ADM-0076), provided as a link in Attachment 2, Required Documents, completed, signed, and returned with its bid or proposal.

18. Darfur Contracting Act A. The Darfur Contracting Act, Public Contract Code Section 10475-10481, applies to any company that currently or within the previous three (3) years has had business activities or other operations outside of the United States. The Act was passed by the California Legislature and signed into law by the Governor to preclude State agencies generally from contracting with “scrutinized” companies that do business in the African nation of Sudan (of which the Darfur region is a part), for the reasons described in Public Contract Code Section 10475. All bidders shall complete the Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0077), provided as a link in Attachment 2, Required Documents, and submit with the proposal.

B. If your company has not, within the previous three (3) years, had any business activities or other operations outside of the United States, complete Option 1 on the ADM-0077.

C. A scrutinized company is a company doing business in Sudan as defined in Public Contract Code Section 10476. Scrutinized companies are ineligible to, and cannot, bid on or submit a proposal for an Agreement with a State agency for goods or services (Pub. Cont. Code Section 10477(a)).

D. Therefore, Public Contract Code Section 10478(a) requires a company that currently has (or within the previous three (3) years has had) business activities or other operations outside of the United States to certify that it is not a “scrutinized” company, during the Agreement award process with a State agency.

E. A scrutinized company may still, however, submit a bid or proposal for a Contract with a State agency for goods or services if the company first obtains permission from the Department of General Services (DGS) according to the criteria set forth in Public Contract Code Section 10477(b).

19. Price Quote Submittal A. The price quote should be emailed as described below. The price quote must be received by the Caltrans, Division of Procurement and Contracts (DPAC), by dates and times shown in Section C, Price Quotation Requirements and Information.

B. The price quote email should be clearly marked with the IFPQ number, title, and ‘PRICE QUOTATION SUBMITTAL’, as shown in the following example:

IFPQ Number: 11A4277

PRICE QUOTATION SUBMITTAL–DO NOT OPEN

C. All quotes shall include the documents identified in the IFPQ; see Attachment 2, Required Documents. Quotes not including the required documents may be deemed non-responsive. A non-responsive price quote is one that does not meet the basic quote requirements.

D. Only an individual who is legally authorized to bind the proposing firm contractually shall sign all documents requiring a signature, and each document must bear a signature.

E. Email to: catherine.andersen@dot.ca.gov F. Pursuant to Government Code Section 14838.7, Caltrans must receive at least two (2) price quotes from certified SB/MBs or at least two (2) price quotes from DVBEs before it can make an Agreement award. Therefore, at Caltrans’ discretion, if only one price quote is received, the timeframe for receipt of price quotes may be extended in order to receive the minimum number of quotes required by the Government Code. All prospective bidders will be notified via email or telephone of any extensions.

G. Price quotes must include the performance of all the services described herein. Any attempt to modify the Price Quote Proposal document to deviate from the work specifications will not be considered and will cause a price quote to be rejected.

H. A price quote may be rejected if it is conditional, incomplete, or if it contains any alterations of form or other irregularities of any kind. Caltrans may reject any price quote on the basis that it is not responsive or from responsible bidder and may waive any immaterial deviation in a quote.

Caltrans’ waiver of an immaterial defect shall in no way modify the IFPQ document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with all requirements if awarded the Agreement.

I. Costs for developing price quotes and in anticipation of award of the Agreement are entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be charged to Caltrans.

J. A bidder may modify a price quote after its submission by first withdrawing the original price quote and then by resubmitting a new price quote prior to the price quote submittal deadline.

Bidder modifications offered in any other manner, oral or written, will not be considered.

K. A bidder may withdraw a price quote by, prior to price quote submission deadline, submitting a written withdrawal request to Caltrans, at catherine.andersen@dot.ca.gov, signed by the bidder or an agent authorized in accordance with Section L, below. A bidder may thereafter submit a new price quote prior to the price quote submittal deadline. Price quotes may not be withdrawn without cause subsequent to the price quote submittal deadline.

L. Only an individual who is authorized to bind the bidding firm contractually shall sign the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet. The signature must also indicate the title or position that the individual holds in the firm. An unsigned price quote may be cause for bid rejection.

M. Caltrans may modify the IFPQ prior to the date fixed for submission of price quotations by the issuance of an addendum sent to all parties who received an IFPQ package.

N. Caltrans reserves the right to reject all price quotes for reasonable cause.

O. Bidders are cautioned not to rely on Caltrans during its evaluation process to discover and report to the bidder any defects and errors in the submitted documents. Before submitting their documents, bidders should carefully proof them for errors and full adherence to the IFPQ requirements.

P. Where applicable, bidder should carefully examine work sites and specifications. Bidder shall investigate conditions, character, and quality of surface or subsurface materials or obstacles that might be encountered. No additions or increases to the Agreement amount will be made due to a lack of careful examination of work sites and specifications.

Q. Caltrans does not accept alternate Agreement language from a bidder. A price quote with such language will be considered a counter proposal and will be rejected. The State’s General Terms and Conditions (GTC 02/2025) are not negotiable. The GTC 02/2025 may be viewed at Internet site https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services- Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language.

mailto:catherine.andersen@dot.ca.gov mailto:catherine.andersen@dot.ca.gov https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language

20. Evaluation and Selection

A. At the time of quote opening, price quotes will be checked for the presence or absence of required information in conformance with the submission requirements of this IFPQ.

B. Caltrans will check the price quote submittal package to verify it received all required documents. Positive verification of required documents will be performed to determine its responsiveness to the State’s needs.

C. Price quotes that contain false or misleading statements, or which provide references, which do not support an attribute or condition claimed by the bidder, shall be rejected.

D. The Agreement, if awarded, shall be awarded to the responsible bidder who submits the lowest price quote and meets all the specifications. A price quote meets the specifications if it complies with all the requirements in this solicitation. In the event of a tie quote, Caltrans will draw lots to determine the successful bidder. Only one (1) price quote may be submitted by an entity:

individual, firm, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or combination thereof. Receipt of more than one (1) price quote from an entity will result in all quotes from that entity being rejected and returned to the bidder.

21. Standard Conditions of Service A. Service shall not begin before the start date set forth in the Agreement. After all approvals have been obtained, and the Agreement is executed should Contractor fail to commence work at the agreed upon time, Caltrans, upon five (5) days written notice to contractor, reserves the right to terminate the Agreement. In addition, contractor shall be liable to Caltrans for the difference between contractor’s quote price and the actual cost of performing the work by the second low bidder or by another contractor.

B. All performance under the Agreement shall be completed on or before the expiration date of the Agreement.

C. Antitrust Provisions

1) Bidder offers and agrees, and will require all of his other Subcontractors and suppliers to agree, that if the bid is accepted to assign to the awarding body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action they may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 USC Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code) arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public works Agreement or subcontract. The assignment made by Contractor and all additional assignments made by Subcontractors and suppliers shall be deemed to have been made and will become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to Contractor without further acknowledgment or the necessity of tendering to the awarding body any written assignments.

2) If an awarding body or public purchasing body receives, either through judgment or settlement, a monetary recovery for a cause of action assigned under Government Code Sections 4550-4554, the assignor shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for actual legal costs incurred and may, upon demand, recover from the public body any portion of the recovery, including treble damages, and attributable overcharges that were paid by the assignor but were not paid by the public body as a part of the price quote, less the expenses incurred in obtaining that portion of the recovery.

3) Upon demand in writing by the assignor, the assignee shall, within one year from such demand, reassign the cause of action assigned under Government Code Sections 4550- 4554 if the assignor has been or may have been injured by the violation of law for which the cause of action arose and (a) the assignee has not been injured thereby, or (b) the assignee declines to file a court action for the cause of action (See Government Code Section 4554).

D. If bidder is awarded Agreement and refuses to sign Agreement presented for signature within time and manner required, bidder will be liable to Caltrans for actual damages resulting to Caltrans therefrom or 10 percent (10%) of the amount quoted, whichever is less.

E. Loss Leader usage is prohibited in this Solicitation: It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within this State to sell or use any article or product as a "loss leader" as defined in Business and Professions Code Section 17030. "Loss Leader" means any article or product sold at less than cost: a) where the purpose is to induce, promote, or encourage the purchase of other merchandise; or b) where the effect is a tendency or capacity to mislead or deceive purchasers of prospective purchasers; or c) where the effect is to divert trade from or otherwise injure competitors.

F. No oral understanding or agreement shall be binding on either party.

22. Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions

On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law unless the contract has been Federalized (i.e. there is federal participation in any phase). By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the Contractor’s bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.

23. Executive Order N-12-23 – Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Technology Use and Reporting

A. The State of California seeks to realize the potential benefits of GenAI, through the development and deployment of GenAI tools, while balancing the risks of these new technologies.

B. Bidder / Offeror must notify the State in writing if it:

1) Intends to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or

2) Intends to utilize GenAI as a deliverable to the State; including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts:

a) Functionality of a State system,

b) Risk to the State, or

c) Contract performance.

Note: For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.

C. Failure to report GenAI to the State may result in disqualification. The State reserves the right to seek any and all relief to which it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure.

D. Upon notification by a Bidder / Offeror of GenAI as required, the State reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject bids/offers that present an unacceptable level of risk to the State.

E. Government Code 11549.64 defines “Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)” as an artificial intelligence system that can generate derived synthetic content, including text, images, video, and audio that emulates the structure and characteristics of the system’s training data.

https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.4.22-Russia-Ukraine-Executive-Order.pdf

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ∙ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Agreement Number 11A4277 PRICE QUOTE PROPOSAL Attachment 1 Page 1 of 2

ADM-1412 (REV. 9/2025)

Contractor’s Name (Please Print):

Item Number

Estimated Quantity

Unit of Measure Item

Unit Price (Price Per

Unit of Measure)

Total (Estimated Quantity X Unit Price)

1 261 Per Day All labor, tools, materials, parts, supplies, equipment, permits, disposal, travel, and incidentals necessary for all Weed Abatement, Habitat Revegetation, and Irrigation Repair Services per STD 213, Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

2 1 Lump Sum State of California Utility – Water, per STD 213, Exhibit A, Scope of Work, Item 8.B. $ $

1) The above quantities are estimates only and are given as a basis for comparison of quotes. No guarantee is made or implied as to the exact quantity that will be needed.

2) In case of discrepancy between the unit price and the total set forth for a unit basis time, the unit price shall prevail.

3) Do not alter, modify, or change this quote proposal sheet. Any alterations, modifications, or changes to this quote proposal sheet will be grounds to reject the quote.

4) Each line item must be quoted. Do not leave any unit price column blank or this quote proposal sheet will be deemed non-responsive.

Total This Proposal $

Attachment 2

Required Documents

The following documents should be submitted, or your bid may be considered non-responsive.

Do not submit this checklist, the Proposed Form of Agreement, company advertisements, brochures, informational pamphlets, or any other document unless specifically noted in the IFPQ Requirements and/or as listed below.

☐ Attachment 1 – Price Quote Proposal (ADM-1412)

☐ Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet (DOT ADM-1416) Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

☐ Non-Collusion Declaration Non-Collusion Declaration

☐ California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DOT ADM-0076) California Civil Rights Laws Certification

☐ Darfur Contracting Act Certification

The following documents will be requested of the WINNING BIDDER at time of contract award;

they are NOT required at time of bid submittal:

☐ Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) Contractor Certification Clauses

☐ Insurance (Requirements outlined in Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E, Items 1 & 2)

☐ Payee Data Record (STD 204) Payee Data Record https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM1416 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM1418 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0076 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0076 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0077 https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/OLS/Resources/CCC-042017.pdf?la=en&hash=4DE3E4DC414511AE378794200BA43EBF91C758EE https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf

Attachment 3

Proposed Form of Agreement

Note to Bidders: The following pages represent a sample of the Agreement that will be awarded, if any, from this IFPQ. Please review it carefully and present any questions in writing to the contact identified for this IFPQ.

2. The term of this Agreement is:

Contractor’s Name TBD Agreement Number 11A4277

Exhibit A

Public Works (State)

Scope of Work

1. Contractor agrees to provide the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Weed

Abatement, Habitat Revegetation, and Irrigation Repair Services as described herein.

Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, parts, supplies, equipment, permits, disposal, travel, and incidentals necessary to kill non-native weeds, remove trash and debris, and provide repair of the revegetation habitats and irrigation system.

2. Subcontracting is not permitted under this Agreement. All references to subcontracting or subcontractors as found herein are not applicable to this Agreement.

3. The services shall be performed within the Caltrans District 11 right of way, Post Mile 7.2, on Northbound I-805 near H Street, Chula Vista, California, San Diego County. Refer to Attachment 2, As Built Project Location Plan Sheets.

4. Any reference to Caltrans Contract Manager shall also include designee.

5. This Agreement will commence on May 1, 2026 (estimate), or upon approval by Caltrans, whichever is later, and no work shall begin before that time. This Agreement is of no effect unless approved by Caltrans. Contractor shall not receive payment for work performed prior to approval of the Agreement and before receipt of notice to proceed by Caltrans Contract Manager. This Agreement will expire on May 31, 2027 (estimate). The services shall be provided during normal working hours of 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays. The parties may amend this Agreement as permitted by law.

6. All inquiries during the term of this Agreement will be directed to the project representatives listed below. Contractor shall provide advance written notice and receive advance written approval by Caltrans Contract Manager, without the necessity of an amendment, before changing the Project Manager noted below.

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Contractor Name: TBD

Section/Unit: D11/Maintenance Project Manager:

Contract Manager: TBD

Address: 4050 Taylor Street, MS-220 San Diego, CA 92110

Address:

Business Phone Number: Business Phone Number:

Email: Email:

7. Assignment of Work A. Caltrans Contract Manager shall issue a Service Request via email to Contractor for routine and non-routine services. See Attachment 5, Service Request.

B. The Service Request shall include the following information:

1) Agreement Number 11A4277

Exhibit A

Public Works (State)

2) Service Request Number

3) Date of Request

4) Contact name, requestor, and/or District Single Point of Contact (DSPOC)

5) Caltrans Contract Manager’s name

6) Prospective Date of Service

7) Type of Service (routine or non-routine)

8) Time of Service (day(s) and time(s))

9) Location Address of service

10) Specific Scope of Work to be performed under the Service Request, in accordance with the

Scope of Work in this Exhibit A

11) Signatures of DSPOC and/or Caltrans Contract Manager

C. A Service Request may be classified as either of the following types:

1) Routine: work that requires maintenance and/or repair services where there is no immediate danger, no risk to public health, and no unsafe conditions posed to State property and/or employees.

2) Non-Routine: vital work that requires repair services to be done in order to limit imminent damage, or safety hazard of State property and/or employees.

D. Contractor shall respond to routine Service Requests within 48 hours of issuance. A non-routine Service Request shall be initiated first via phone call and shall be followed up with the written Service Request. Once contacted for non-routine services, Contractor shall have two (2) hours to respond to Caltrans Contract Manager.

8. Description of Work A. Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, parts, supplies, equipment, permits, disposal, travel, and incidentals necessary to kill non-native weeds, remove trash and debris, and provide repair of the revegetation habitats and irrigation system.

B. Contractor shall complete and submit the Utility Account Action Request (Form FA-2134) to Caltrans Contract Manager. Please see Attachment 3, Utility Account Action Request.

Caltrans will transfer the following utility account numbers and meter IDs to Contractor until project completion.

1) Account: 35308923, Meter ID: 6961284000

2) Account: 47077854, Meter ID: 6961282000

C. Contractor shall meet with Caltrans Contract Manager prior to beginning work to discuss work performance and to establish a schedule. All work shall be completed by Contractor within the time agreed upon at the pre-work meeting unless an extension is approved, in writing, by Caltrans Contract Manager.

D. At the beginning of each week, Contractor shall submit to Caltrans Contract Manager, via email, daily records summarizing work completed, man hours provided, and equipment used for work

Exhibit A

Public Works (State) performed the previous week. If no work was performed the previous week then no email is required.

E. Contractor shall notify Caltrans Contact Manager three (3) days prior to applying herbicide to the site. Contractor shall complete and submit a Report of Chemical Spray Operations (Form LA-17) to Caltrans Contract Manager for the weeks during which herbicides are applied. Please see Attachment 4, Report of Chemical Spray Operations.

F. Contractor shall provide, but are not limited to, abating weeds through weed eating/trimming to trim, turn, or remove specified vegetation from an assigned work area.

G. Contractor shall remove weeds by hoe, rake, weed eater, or by hand (weed-eater mowing).

H. Contractor shall remove and legally dispose of all trash, leaves, clippings, and all debris, including tires, created from its work and other debris from the work area. All material accumulated shall be legally disposed of daily. Contractor shall dispose of these materials in a lawful manner, and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Any fees associated with the disposal of said materials are the sole responsibility of Contractor and are included in the rates listed in Attachment 1, Price Quote Proposal.

I. Contractor shall provide dust control using water supplied by Contractor (Attachment 1, Price Quote Proposal, Item Number 2) as required by Fire District regulations, ordinances, or any ordinances and regulations set by local agencies.

J. Contractor shall contact Caltrans Contract Manager upon discovery of hypodermic needles or biological waste.

K. Contractor shall diagnose and repair problems with irrigation controllers and irrigation system components, including irrigation mainlines and crossovers, to ensure systems are fully functional.

L. Contractor shall receive written approval from Caltrans Contract Manager before making any repairs or purchasing components.

M. Certain Materials or Waste: Universal Waste (e.g., water-based paint, computers, computer monitors, televisions and related equipment, radios and household appliances), oil-based paint, tires, furniture and similar debris encountered in the work area shall be collected by Contractor, and Contractor shall assume responsibility for these items of property. Contractor shall dispose of these materials in a lawful manner, and in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. Any fees associated with the disposal of said materials are the sole responsibility of Contractor and are included in the rates listed in Attachment 1, Price Quote Proposal.

N. No potentially hazardous materials or waste shall be removed or handled by Contractor. Except for the items and materials that are expressly listed in the immediately preceding paragraph above, Contractor shall immediately notify the Caltrans Contract Manager of any potentially hazardous materials that it encounters upon discovery of such items and materials.

9. Special Requirements A. Contractor shall specialize in biological restoration and enhancement work, specifically

Southern California riparian restoration, which shall be determined by Caltrans Contract Manager before the start of work. Contractor shall possess a C-27 Landscaping Contractor license issued by Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

Exhibit A

Public Works (State)

B. While it is not necessary to obtain building permits to perform this work on Caltrans-owned properties, Contractor’s work is subject to inspection by local agency code enforcement staff and Caltrans Contract Manager.

C. Contractor shall comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit No.

CAS000003 (Order No. 99-06-DWQ) granted to Caltrans and periodically renewed and amended, hereafter referred to as “Statewide Storm Water Permit”. A copy of the current Statewide Storm Water Permit can be obtained from Caltrans Contract Manager or viewed and printed from the State Water Resources Control Board web site at https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/.

D. Contractor must keep fully informed, and comply, with all existing and future State, County, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, which in any manner affect those persons engaged or employed in the work, the materials used in the work to be performed, and services performed.

E. Contractor must perform the work with the resources available within its own organization.

Contractor’s employees must be bona fide employees of Contractor to perform the work in this Agreement. Contractor’s employees cannot be obtained through a subcontract with another firm, nor may they be leased. Also, no “Pick up Labor” or “Day Labor” may be used on any job.

F. Contractor shall work in a professional, competent manner without direct supervision by Caltrans Contract Manager. Contractor shall produce a good quality job.

10. Completion and Inspection of Work A. Upon completion of each work assignment, Contractor shall notify Caltrans Contract Manager within 24 hours to have the work inspected. The assigned work is not complete until it is inspected and approved by Caltrans Contract Manager.

B. If Caltrans Contract Manager determines Contractor’s work or any material under this Agreement is substandard or otherwise does not comply with this Agreement (including compliance with city or local ordinances), Caltrans Contract Manager will promptly notify Contractor requesting a call-back for Contractor to correct the work. Any call-back work, including any materials required, will be at Contractor’s sole expense, including vehicles and equipment used to remove and dispose of vegetation, trash and debris.

C. If work by Contractor necessitates a third ‘call-back’ to complete and/or correct the work, Contractor is hereby advised that this shall be considered a poor work record and may constitute grounds for contract termination, per Exhibit D.

11. Final Cleanup Contractor shall leave each work site in a neat and clean condition at the end of each workday.

Contractor shall haul away and legally discard any materials or trash caused by its work from the work site area.

12. Waste Disposal Prior to the commencement of waste disposal, Contractor must adhere to the provisions highlighted in Senate Bill 1383 (Lara) of 2016 Title 14, CCR, General Provisions section 18981.2, Public Resources Code sections 42652 et. Seq.

https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

Exhibit A

Public Works (State)

13. Contractor’s Responsibilities A. Contractor shall ensure that only qualified and competent employees are permitted on the job site and that the work shall be safely performed by the highest industry standards.

B. Contractor shall take all the necessary precautions to prevent injury or hazard to Caltrans employees, invitees, and/or to the general public.

C. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, county, city, and municipal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations which in any manner affect those engaged or employed in the work to be performed.

D. Contractor shall avoid causing unreasonable inconvenience to any person(s) doing business on Caltrans property. In the event Contractor’s operations create a condition hazardous to the Caltrans property occupants or to the general public, Contractor shall provide warning signs alerting to any dangerous conditions at Contractor’s own expense and without cost to Caltrans.

14. Contractor Project Manager Responsibilities A. Contractor Project Manager shall coordinate work-related matters and Contractor’s operations under this Agreement.

B. In addition to other responsibilities described in this Agreement, Contractor Project Manager shall be responsible for all matters related to Contractor’s personnel, but not limited to, the following:

1) Ensure deliverables meet the criteria established by the Agreement.

2) Supervise, review, monitor, train, and direct Contractor’s personnel.

3) Include Caltrans Contract Manager in written communications to other Caltrans personnel for any clarification on the scope of work.

4) Assign qualified personnel to complete the required service work, as specified.

5) Administer personnel actions for Contractor personnel.

6) Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure product and service accuracy.

7) Ensure all applicable safety measures are in place.

8) Provide invoices in a timely manner.

9) Review invoices for accuracy and completion before billing to Caltrans.

10) Ensure the schedules, deliverables and the deliverables’ requirements set forth in the

Agreement are satisfied.

11) Ensure compliance with the provisions in this Agreement and all specific requirements.

15. Code of Conduct A. Contractor and its employees shall be aware that they are working on Caltrans property and be courteous and respectful at all times. Contractor and its employees shall refrain from using loud voices, inappropriate language, and shall conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Exhibit A

Public Works (State)

B. Public safety and convenience are to be considered at all times. If any person employed by Contractor appears, to Caltrans Contract Manager, to be incompetent or to act in a disorderly, unsafe, or improper manner, that person shall be removed from the premises immediately and shall no longer be employed on this Caltrans Agreement, unless agreed in advance by Caltrans Contract Manager.

16. Warranty Contractor shall furnish a one (1) year warranty on all replacement materials, parts, and workmanship, effective from the date of completion and acceptance of the work for each Service Request by Caltrans Contract Manager. Should any defects in materials, parts, or workmanship be identified during the warranty period, Contractor shall be responsible for all costs necessary to correct such deficiencies.

17. Inspection and Acceptance for Payment It is the responsibility of Contractor to notify Caltrans Contract Manager that the work is complete and ready for inspection. Work is subject to inspection and acceptance by Caltrans Contract Manager. Caltrans Contract Manager will have the ultimate responsibility and authority to determine whether Contractor’s satisfied Contractor’s duties and obligations under the Agreement, including specifically whether Contractor delivered all work product and deliverables and whether Contractor’s work product and deliverables satisfied all of the applicable contract requirements (including acceptance criteria or tests). Approval of work constitutes approval for payment and not transference or termination of Contractor’s responsibility to perform work in accordance with the terms of the Agreement, and any work that needs corrections shall be at Contractor's sole cost and expense in a timely manner. Regardless of any prior inspections and acceptances of work during the term of this Agreement, all work is subject to final inspection and approval by Caltrans Contract Manager. Failure to complete work, as required by this Agreement, shall be considered grounds for terminated of this Agreement for default, per Exhibit D, Termination.

Exhibit B

Public Works–State

Budget Detail and Payment Provisions

1. Invoicing and Payment

A. For services satisfactorily rendered and approved by Caltrans…