Summary

This is an Addendum to a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the State of California Department of General Services on behalf of multiple state agencies and consortiums. The addendum addresses modifications and clarifications to the original solicitation for consulting services related to contract administration and procurement support. The document provides responses to bidder inquiries, clarifies scope requirements, and updates evaluation criteria. Key deadlines include a proposal submission deadline, with awards anticipated following the evaluation period. The contract term and renewal options are contingent upon performance evaluation and budget availability, with potential for multi-year continuation based on contractor performance and state agency needs.

The addendum specifies that pricing shall be submitted on a cost-plus-fixed-fee or time-and-materials basis, with rates subject to reasonableness review and compliance with prevailing wage requirements where applicable. There are no specific set-asides mentioned in this addendum. The incumbent contractor information and funding sources are not detailed in this document. The state reserves the right to award to multiple contractors and to increase or decrease quantities based on actual departmental requirements and available funding. Prospective bidders are directed to the original RFP for complete terms, conditions, and detailed pricing instructions.