14._Attachment_13,_Bidder_MQ_Certification.pdf

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Minimum Qualifications Certification

As required in the IFB, Bidder must complete and return this Certification, along with written evidence of how each qualification is met. All required fields must be completed to satisfy this requirement. Additional rows may be added, if necessary.

Evidence of Minimum Qualifications:

A. Provide evidence of satisfaction of Minimum Qualification B. 1. by completing the table below. All requested fields must be completed in order to satisfy this Minimum Qualification.

1. Bidder must submit, with the bid, a list of at least three business references that includes current and/or former paying clients for whom bidder has provided services similar to those required herein within the last five (5) years.

References may be contacted by the CDSS to validate the information provided by the bidder to determine the client’s overall satisfaction with the services provided. Bidder is responsible for notifying their references that CDSS may contact them for reference and performance information. CDSS shall contact references during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT. If references cannot be reached, the bid may be deemed non-responsive and rejected. If references obtained are not favorable, the CDSS may reject the bid. Refer to Attachment 4, Bidder References. Note: If bidder has been awarded an agreement greater than $10,000.00 with CDSS within the last five years, reference to this agreement must be utilized as one of the three required business references.

Business Reference Brief Description of

Service Years of Experience

(MM/YY – MM/YY)

MM/YY - MM/YY

MM/YY - MM/YY

MM/YY - MM/YY

B. Provide evidence of satisfaction of Minimum Qualification B. 2. by completing the appropriate check boxes below. All requested fields must be completed in order to satisfy this Minimum Qualification.

1. Bidder and all subcontractors must possess and provide services with an enclosed, truck-mounted, industrial shredder, which has its own power source and shall be able to provide full service regardless of weather conditions.

Bidder’s truck-mounted industrial shredder must be able to shred a minimum of 3,000 lbs. of material per hour. At the time of bidding:

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a. Bidder must submit a picture of the vehicle which is to be used in the performance of the resulting Agreement, showing the license plate, at the time of bidding.

Bidder certifies that they submitted a picture of their enclosed, truck mounted, industrial shredder, which has its own power source and shall be able to provide full service regardless of weather conditions. Bidder’s truck mounted industrial shredder must be able to shred a minimum of 3,000 lbs. of material per hour.

b. Bidder must supply documentation proving their shredder can shred a minimum of 3,000 lbs. per hour.

Bidder certifies that they supplied documentation proving their shredder can shred a minimum of 3,000 lbs. per hour.

c. All subcontractors utilized in this bid must submit a picture of the vehicle which is to be used in the performance of the resulting Agreement, showing the license plate.

Bidder certifies that all subcontractors utilized in this bid submitted a picture of their enclosed, truck mounted, industrial shredder, which has its own power source and shall be able to provide full service regardless of weather conditions. Bidder’s truck mounted industrial shredder must be able to shred a minimum of 3,000 lbs. of material per hour.

d. All subcontractors utilized in this bid must supply documentation proving their shredder can shred a minimum of 3,000 lbs. per hour.

Bidder certifies that all subcontractors utilized in this bid submitted documentation proving their shredder can shred a minimum of 3,000 lbs.

per hour.

C. Provide evidence of satisfaction of Minimum Qualification B. 3. by completing the

1. Bidder and all subcontractors must possess a back-up industrial shredder for immediate use in case the primary 3,000 lb. per hour shredder becomes temporarily inoperable. If a single 3,000 lb. shredder is not available, multiple shredders combined that are able to meet the minimum requirements of 3,000 lbs. per hour may be used for the purpose of the backup shredder(s) only. At time of bidding:

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a. Bidder must submit a picture of the backup vehicle(s) which is to be used in the performance of the resulting Agreement, showing the license plate(s).

Bidder certifies that they have submitted a picture of their backup enclosed, truck mounted, industrial shredder, which has its own power source and shall be able to provide full service regardless of weather conditions. Bidder’s truck mounted industrial shredder must be able to shred a minimum of 3,000 lbs. of material per hour.

b. Bidder must supply documentation proving their backup shredder(s) can shred a minimum of 3,000 lbs. per hour.

Bidder certifies that they have supplied documentation proving their backup shredder(s) can shred a minimum of 3,000 lbs. per hour.

c. All subcontractors utilized in this bid must submit a picture of the backup vehicle(s) which is to be used in the performance of the resulting Agreement, showing the license plate(s).

Bidder certifies that all subcontractors utilized in this bid submitted a picture of the backup vehicle(s) which is to be used in the performance of the resulting Agreement showing the license plate(s).

d. All subcontractors utilized in this bid must supply documentation proving their backup shredder(s) can shred a minimum of 3,000 lbs. per hour.

Bidder certifies that all subcontractors utilized in this bid have supplied documentation proving their backup shredder(s) can shred a minimum of 3,000 lbs. per hour.

D. Provide evidence of satisfaction of Minimum Qualification B. 4. by completing the

1. Bidder must submit a copy of current registration of the vehicle(s), which is to be used in the performance of the resulting Agreement at the time of bidding.

Bidder certifies that they submitted a copy of current registration of vehicle(s).

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E. Provide evidence of satisfaction of Minimum Qualification B. 5. by completing the

1. Bidder must provide a description of the cargo capacity which includes: a) the maximum weight limit, and b) the length, height, and width of the storage area.

Bidder certifies that they provided a description of the cargo capacity which includes: a) the maximum weight limit, and b) the length, height, and width of the storage area.

F. Provide evidence of satisfaction of Minimum Qualification B. 6. by completing the

1. If vehicles to be used for the proposed Agreement are leased, a copy of the lease agreement and photographs of vehicles must be included with bid submission.

Bidder certifies that if vehicles to be used for the proposed Agreement are leased, a copy of the lease agreement and photographs of vehicles has been included with bid submission.

G. Provide evidence of satisfaction of Minimum Qualification B. 7. by completing the

1. Bidder must possess a valid California Department of Motor Vehicle issued Motor carrier Permit authorizing transportation of property for hire by motor vehicle and operate within the scope of the permit. Permit must be in good standing at the time of bid submission and during the term of the agreement. Bidder must submit a copy of Motor Carrier Permit with bid.

Bidder certifies they have submitted a copy of Motor Carrier Permit with bid.

H. Provide evidence of satisfaction of Minimum Qualification B. 8. by completing the

1. Bidder shall have the appropriate business license for the city or county of primary business location.

Bidder certifies that they submitted the appropriate business license for the city or county of primary business location.

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I. Provide evidence of satisfaction of Minimum Qualification B. 9. by completing the table below. All requested fields must be completed in order to satisfy this Minimum Qualification.

1. Bidder’s corporation must be in good standing and qualified to conduct business in California as verified by the Secretary of State's website:

http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/.

SOS Entity File Number SOS Status

J. Provide evidence of satisfaction of Minimum Qualification B. 10. by completing the

1. Bidder shall ensure that each driver connected with performance of this agreement shall have a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License.

Bidder certifies that each driver connected with performance of this agreement has a valid and appropriate California Driver’s License.