1CA07832_IFB_Solicitation.pdf

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - THE NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

CONSERVATION IS WISE-KEEP CALIFORNIA GREEN AND GOLDEN

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CONSERVE ENERGY. FOR TIPS AND INFORMATION, VISIT “FLEX YOUR POWER” AT WWW.CA.GOV

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION

P.O. Box 944246

SACRAMENTO, CA 94244-2460

(916) 653-7772 Website: www.fire.ca.gov

Invitation for Bid Notice to Prospective Bidders

#1CA07832 Firefighter Certified Training Courses

April 02, 2026

You are invited to review and respond to this Invitation for Bid (IFB). In submitting your bid, you must comply with these instructions. In addition to those programs and preferences that are specified in this solicitation, Prospective Contractors are encouraged to consider programs and preferences that are available, such as those for the use of small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, disabled veteran businesses, and other businesses covered by State and Federal programs and preferences.

On March 04, 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. 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.

A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal is not required, but DVBE participation is encouraged, and a DVBE incentive may apply to this IFB. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 1, in this IFB for requirements.

As required by Executive Order S-02-06, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is committed to meeting the State’s 25 percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation goal.

Certified SBs, Micro Businesses (MB), are encouraged to submit bids. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 2, in this IFB for requirements.

Note that all agreements entered into with the State of California will include by reference General Terms and Conditions (GTC 02/2025) and Contractor Certification Clauses that may be viewed and downloaded at Internet site https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services- Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language. If you do not have Internet access, a hard copy can be provided by contacting the person listed below.

In the opinion of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), this IFB is complete and without need of explanation. However, if you have questions, or should you need any clarifying information, the contact person for this IFB is:

Christopher Cabanes California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

Christopher.Cabanes@fire.ca.gov

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

Technical questions regarding this solicitation will be addressed, in writing, and in accordance with the Questions and Answers portion of this IFB. See Section C, Item 1, Key Action Dates for more details.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA - THE NATURAL RESOURCES AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor

CONSERVATION IS WISE-KEEP CALIFORNIA GREEN AND GOLDEN

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CONSERVE ENERGY. FOR TIPS AND INFORMATION, VISIT “FLEX YOUR POWER” AT WWW.CA.GOV

Christopher Cabanes

Contract Analyst

Invitation for Bid Number 1CA07832 Firefighter Certified Training Courses

CAL FIRE

Table of Contents

A) Purpose and Description of Services 4 B) Bidder Minimum Qualifications 4 C) Bid Requirements and Information 4

1. Key Action Dates 4

2. Written Question and Answer Period 4

3. Costs Included in Bid Rates 4

4. Postconsumer Content Certification 5

5. Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling 5

6. Motor Carrier Permit Requirements 5

7. Insurance 5

8. California Civil Rights Law 5

9. Darfur Contracting Act 6

10. Submission of Bids 6

11. Bid Opening 7

12. Evaluation and Selection 7

13. Award and Protest 8

14. Disposition of Bids 8

15. Standard Conditions of Service 8

16. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) 9

D) Special Programs 9

1. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program Requirement 9

2. Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) Preference 10

3. CAL FIRE Advocates 10

E) Required Attachments

1. Required Attachment Checklist 11

2. Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet 12

3. Rate Sheet 14

4. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declarations (STD 843) 16

5. Darfur Contracting Act Certification (CAL FIRE-720) 17

6. Payee Data Record (STD 204) 19

7. Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) 20

8. California Civil Rights Laws Attachment 21

F) Proposed Form of Agreement 22 STD213 Sample Standard Agreement

A) Purpose and Description of Services

1. Contractor to provide the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Firefighter Certified Training Courses.

2. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, and fees to provide firefighter certified training courses. Courses shall include, but not be limited to: Train the Trainer, Annual Training, and small format classes. The training topics will include but not be limited to: Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations, Rope Rescue Technician, Water Rescue Awareness and Operations, Water Rescue Technician.

3. Firefighter certified training courses are necessary to ensure personnel operate safely, perform effectively, and remain in compliance with CAL FIRE standards.

B) Bidder Minimum Qualifications

1. The Prime Bidder must be either an individual or firm currently licensed to do business in California and provide proof of such as required in Required Attachment Checklist, Attachment 1.

2. The Prime Bidder must have a business license or incorporation papers for their respective State showing that their company is in good standing in that state, if the Prime Bidder’s base of operation is located outside the State of California and provide proof of such as required in Required Attachment Checklist, Attachment 1.

3. The Prime Bidder must provide documentation demonstrating a minimum of five (5) years of verifiable experience delivering certified training courses for first responders.

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

C) Bid Requirements and Information

1. Key Action Dates

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)

IFB available to prospective bidders April 02, 2026 Written Question Submittal April 07, 2026 Final Date and Time for Bid Submission April 20, 2026 05:00 p.m.

Bid Opening April 21, 2026 02:00 p.m.

2. Written Question and Answer Period

A. Potential Bidders may submit written questions regarding the bid by April 07, 2026. All questions should be emailed in writing to Analyst Email. NO QUESTIONS will be entertained after April 07, 2026.

B. Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, complete address and must reference IFB No. 1CA07832.

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 this IFB, Section C1, Key Action Dates, for the schedule of events and dates/times. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check Cal eProcure for all addenda. Bidder can contact the Contract Analyst named above.

3. Costs Included in Bid Rates

Bid 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 paid unless separate payment provisions in the Agreement should specifically provide otherwise.

4. Postconsumer Content Certification

Your signature affixed hereon and dated on the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Attachment 2 shall signify that you are aware of the recycle materials, goods, and supplies program requirements of Public Contract Code Sections 12200 and 12205, and that the Recycled-Content Certification will be required for the successful contractor. The awarded bidder will be required to complete a Postconsumer-Content Certification (CalRecycle 74) and provide the form with the signed Agreement. An incomplete form or failure to provide a completed form will result in cancellation of the Agreement. The Postconsumer-Content Certification can be downloaded at https://calrecycle.ca.gov/buyrecycled/.

5. Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling

The Contractor generating organic waste or commercial solid waste shall arrange for the 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 Contractors right to sell or donate its recyclable organic waste materials consistent with the requirements of Public Resources Code Sections 42649.8 et seq

6. 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 the any such required MCP(s).

B. The MCP(s), if any, required for the Contractor's Motor Carriers of Property under California Vehicle Code Sections 34601 and 34620 shall be on file with the Contractor for the duration of this Agreement. Upon request of CAL FIRE, the Contractor must immediately provide to CAL FIRE a copy of the required MCP(s), if any.

7. Insurance

A. The bidder, who receives the Agreement award, must provide a Certificate of Insurance providing proof of insurance to the Business Service Office (BSO) within ten (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 Sample Standard Agreement Exhibit E, Section 1 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:

CAL FIRE, 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. Available Coverages/Limits

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

8. California Civil Rights Laws

Any person that submits a bid or proposal to, or otherwise proposes to enter into or renew a contract with, a state agency with respect to any contract in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) or more shall certify, under penalty of perjury, at the time the bid or proposal is submitted or the contract 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, as Attachment 8, completed, signed, and returned with its bid or proposal.

9. 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, CAL FIRE-720, Attachment 5, 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 CAL FIRE-720.

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 bid or 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 when it submits a bid or proposal to a State agency.

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

10. Submission of Bid

A. All bids must be submitted and received under sealed cover and sent to CAL FIRE by dates and times shown in Section C, Bid Requirements and Information, Item 1) Key Action Dates.

B. Bids can be submitted Electronically

1) Electronic Submissions

a) Electronic bid submittals shall be sent to Bids@fire.ca.gov

b) All bid documents will be in an attachment (as a PDF). If any bid information is in the body of the email, it shall be rejected.

c) Subject line must include the 1CA07832, Firefighting Certified Training Courses, April 20, 2026, 5:00 p.m. and Contractor Business Name.

d) The bid submission email inbox is ONLY for bid submissions, contact the contract analyst directly with contract questions.

C. Late bids will not be considered.

D. All bids shall include the documents identified in Required Attachment Checklist, Attachment 1. Bids with incomplete documents or not including the proper "required attachments" shall be deemed non-responsive. A non-responsive bid is one that does not meet the basic bid requirements.

E. All documents requiring a signature must bear an original signature of a person authorized to bind the bidding firm.

F. Bids must be submitted for the performance of all the services described herein. Any deviation from the work specifications will not be considered and will cause a bid to be rejected.

G. A bid may be rejected if it is conditional or incomplete, or if it contains any alterations of form or other irregularities of any kind. The State may reject any or all bids and may waive an immaterial deviation in a bid. The State's waiver of immaterial deviation shall in no way modify the IFB document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with all requirements if awarded the agreement.

H. Costs for developing bids and in anticipation of award of the agreement are entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be charged to the State of California.

I. An individual who is authorized to bind the bidder contractually shall sign Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Attachment 2. The signature should indicate the title or position that the individual holds in the firm. An unsigned bid may be rejected.

J. A bidder may modify a bid after its submission by withdrawing its original bid and resubmitting a new bid prior to the bid submission deadline. Bidder modifications offered in any other manner, oral or written, will not be considered.

K. A bidder may withdraw its bid by submitting a written withdrawal request to the State, signed by the bidder or an authorized agent. A bidder may thereafter submit a new bid prior to the bid submission deadline. Bids may not be withdrawn without cause subsequent to bid submission deadline.

L. The awarding agency may modify the IFB prior to the date fixed for submission of bids by the issuance of an addendum to all parties who received a bid package.

M. The awarding agency reserves the right to reject all bids. The agency is not required to award an agreement.

N. Before submitting a response to this solicitation, bidders should review, correct all errors and confirm compliance with the IFB requirements.

O. 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.

P. The State does not accept alternate contract language from a prospective Contractor. A bid with such language will be considered a counter proposal and will be rejected. The State’s General Terms and Conditions (GTC) are not negotiable. The GTC 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.

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

R. Bidder must complete and submit to the awarding agency Payee Data Record, STD 204, Attachment 6, to determine if the Contractor is subject to state income tax withholding pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 18662 and 26131. This form can be found on the Internet at http://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf under the heading STANDARD FORMS; select “Forms Search” and enter the form number “204”. No payment shall be made unless a completed STD 204 has been returned to the awarding agency.

S. Bidder must sign and submit to the awarding agency, Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC), Attachment 7, which can be found on the Internet at:

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/OLS/Resources/CCC- 042017.pdf?la=en&hash=4DE3E4DC414511AE378794200BA43EBF91C758EE.

11. Bid Opening

A. Bid openings will be held virtually only.

B. Public Bid Opening dial in information:

1) Dial in: 650-564-3271

2) Phone Conference ID: 162 801 753#

12. Evaluation and Selection

A. At the time of bid opening, each bid will be checked for the presence or absence of required information in conformance with the submission requirements of this IFB.

B. The State will evaluate each bid to determine its responsiveness to the published requirements.

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

D. Award if made, will be to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.

E. In the event of a tie bids, the award will be determined by a coin toss. The coin toss will be held in the State Agency’s headquarters area office. This is a public event, which the bidders will be invited to attend. The selection of the Contractor will be at the sole discretion of the State.

13. Award and Protest

A. Whenever an agreement is awarded under a procedure, which provides for competitive bidding, but the agreement is not to be awarded to the low bidder, the notification must be “by telegram, electronic facsimile transmission, overnight courier, Internet transmission, or personal delivery.” (PCC § 10345(a).)

B. On written request from any bidder, the awarding agency must post a notice of the proposed contract award in a place accessible by the general public, including any Internet site identified in the IFB at least five working days prior to awarding the contract. (PCC § 10345(a)(1).)

C. If any bidder, prior to the award of agreement, files a protest with the Department of General Services, Office of Legal Services, 707 Third Street, 7th Floor, Suite 7-330, West Sacramento, CA 95605 and CAL FIRE, on the grounds that the (protesting) bidder is the lowest responsive responsible bidder, the agreement shall not be awarded until either the protest has been withdrawn or the Department of General Services has decided the matter.

D. Within five (5) days after filing the initial protest, the protesting bidder shall file with the Department of General Services and the awarding agency a detailed written statement specifying the grounds for the protest. The written protest must be sent to the Department of General Services, Office of Legal Services, 707 Third Street, 7th Floor, Suite 7-330, West Sacramento, California 95605. A copy of the detailed written statement should be mailed to the awarding agency. It is suggested that you submit any protest by certified or registered mail.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Office of Business Services, Contracts Unit Attention: Christopher Cabanes Email: Christopher.Cabanes@fire.ca.gov

Department of General Services Office of Legal Services Attention: Bid Protest Coordinator 707 Third Street, 7th Floor, Suite 7-330 West Sacramento, CA 95605 Phone Number: (916) 376-5080 Email: OLSProtests@dgs.ca.gov

14. Disposition of Bids

A. Upon bid opening, all documents submitted in response to this IFB will become the property of the State of California and will be regarded as public records under the California Public Records Act (Government Code Section 6250 et seq.) and subject to review by the public.

B. Bid packages may be returned only at the bidder's expense unless such expense is waived by the awarding agency.

15. Standard Conditions of Service

A. Service shall not begin prior to the express date set by the CAL FIRE Project Representative and the Contractor, after all approvals have been obtained, and the Agreement is fully executed. Should the Contractor fail to commence work at the agreed upon time, the CAL FIRE Project Representative, upon five

(5) days written notice to the Contractor, reserves the right to terminate the Agreement. In addition, the Contractor shall be liable to CAL FIRE for the difference between Contractor's bid price and the actual cost of performing work by the second lowest bidder or by another Contractor.

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

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

D. 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 California 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.

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

16. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)

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, including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts: (i) functionality of a State system, (ii) risk to the State, or (iii) Contract performance. 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.

D) Special Programs

1. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program Requirement

A. DVBE Participation Program with No Goals:

A DVBE goal is not required, but DVBE participation is encouraged, and a DVBE incentive will apply to this IFB as described below.

Goal Not Required

Verified DVBE Participation DVBE Incentive Amount

5% or more 5%

4%-4.99% 4%

3%-3.99% 3%

2%-2.99% 2%

0.1%-1.99% 1%

1) When applying the DVBE Incentive, an NSB shall not displace an award to a DGS Certified Small Business.

2) Additional information: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OBAS/Resources/Page-Content/OBAS-Resources-List- Folder/DGS-Contracting-Commitment-with-Small-Businesses-DVBEs.

B. DVBE Incentive Program

1) The DVBE Incentive Program applies to this solicitation. It is separate from the DVBE Participation Program and was established in Military and Veterans Code Sections 999 et seq., and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 1896.99 (2 CCR Section1896.99) et seq. A dollar cap of $100,000 is set for all combined incentives and preferences. The incentive is used only for evaluation purposes to arrive at the successful bidder and does not alter the amounts of the actual bid. Any responsive and responsible bidder with the confirmed DVBE participation per the Table in paragraph 3) below is eligible to receive the incentive. Bidders who are not responsive and responsible are not eligible to receive the incentive.

2) CAL FIRE will apply an incentive to bids from DGS certified DVBE firms. The bidders who claim to be DGS certified DVBE firms will be verified by CAL FIRE prior to award of the Agreement. The incentive amount is equal to the percentage of the lowest responsive and responsible bid being evaluated per the Table below.

3) Table for IFB (Low Price Method):

Verified DVBE Participation DVBE Incentive Amount

100% 5%

4) When applying the DVBE Incentive, an NSB shall not displace or otherwise supersede an award to a DGS Certified Small Business.

5) Additional information: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OBAS/Resources/Page-Content/OBAS-Resources-List- Folder/DGS-Contracting-Commitment-with-Small-Businesses-DVBEs.

2. Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) Preference

A. Government Code Section 14835 et seq. requires that a five percent (5%) preference be given to contractors who qualify as a certified SB or MB. References to a SB shall also include MB. The rules and regulations of this law, including the definition of a SB for the delivery of services, are contained in Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 1896 (2 CCR Section 1896) et seq.

B. To claim the SB preference, your firm must have its principal place of business located in California and be certified by the California Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS). The preference amount may not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for any bid. If prospective Contractor is claiming the five percent (5%) SB preference, complete Section 16 of the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet Attachment 2.

C. This preference shall not be awarded to a noncompliant bidder and shall not be used to achieve any applicable minimum requirements.

D. Certified SB bidder(s) shall have precedence over NSB bidders in the application of SB preference(s).

E. SB preferences may not be applied to any bid deemed non-responsive with the solicitation instructions or from a non-responsible bidder.

F. Questions regarding the certification approval process or SB program should be directed to OSDS at (800) 559-5529 or (916) 375-4940. For 24-Hour Recording and Mail Request, call (916) 322-5060, or email:

osdshelp@dgs.ca.gov.

G. Additional references are at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OBAS/Resources/Page-Content/OBAS-Resources-List- Folder/DGS-Contracting-Commitment-with-Small-Businesses-DVBEs.

3. CAL FIRE Advocates

CAL FIRE Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Advocates are available to answer questions regarding the SB/DVBE Programs and Incentives and to help identify possible SB/DVBE vendors.

CAL FIRE ADVOCATES: sbdvbe.advocate@fire.ca.gov

CAL FIRE

ATTACHMENT 1

Bidder’s Company Name:

REQUIRED ATTACHMENT CHECKLIST

A complete bid or bid package will consist of the items identified below.

Complete this checklist to confirm the items in your bid. Place a check mark or “X” next to each item that you are submitting to the State. For your bid to be responsive, all required attachments must be returned. This checklist should be returned with your bid package also.

Attachment Attachment Name/Description

_____ Attachment 1 Required Attachment Checklist

_____ Attachment 2 Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

_____ Attachment 3 Rate Sheet

_____ Attachment 4 Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declarations (STD 843) * https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/pd_843.pdf

_____ Attachment 5 DARFUR Contracting Act (CAL FIRE-720)

_____ Attachment 6 Payee Data Record (STD 204) http://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf

_____ Attachment 7 Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/OLS/Resources/CCC-

042017.pdf?la=en&hash=4DE3E4DC414511AE378794200BA43EBF91C758EE

_____ Attachment 8 California Civil Rights Laws Attachment*

_____ Additional Required Information:

1. The Prime Bidder must be either an individual or firm currently licensed to do business in California and proof of such in the form of a current and valid Business License or California Secretary of State registration for the business shall be provided.

2. The Prime Bidder must have a current and valid Business License or Incorporation papers for their respective State showing that their company is in good standing in that state, if the Prime Bidder’s base of operation is located outside the State of California and provide proof of such.

3. The Prime Bidder must provide documentation demonstrating a minimum of five (5) years of verifiable experience delivering certified training courses for first responders.

*If applicable

CAL FIRE

ATTACHMENT 2

BID/BIDDER CERTIFICATION SHEET

This Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet must be signed and returned along with all the "required attachments" as an entire package in duplicate with original signatures/electronic signature. The bid must be transmitted in accordance with IFB instructions.

Do not return IFB Sections A through E or the "Sample Standard Agreement" at the end of this IFB.

A. Our all-inclusive bid is submitted as detailed in Attachment 3, Rate Sheet.

B. All required attachments are included with this certification sheet.

C. I have read and understand the DVBE participation requirements and have included documentation demonstrating that I have met the participation goals.

D. The signature affixed hereon and dated certifies compliance with all the requirements of this bid document.

The signature below authorizes the verification of this certification.

An Unsigned Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet May Be Cause For Rejection

1. Company Name 2. Telephone Number 2a. Fax Number

3. Address

E-mail Address:

5. Partnership Indicate your organization type: 4. Sole Proprietorship

6. Corporation 6a. L.L.C. Limited Liability Corporation

Indicate the applicable employee and/or corporation number:

7. Federal Employee ID No. (FEIN) 8. California Corporation No.

9. Indicate applicable license and/or certification information:

10. Bidder’s Name (Print) 11. Title

12. Signature 13. Date

14. Are you certified with the Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and DVBE Certification as:

a. California Small Business Enterprise Yes No

If yes, enter certification number:

a. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Yes No

If yes, enter certification number:

NOTE: A copy of your Certification is required to be included if either of the above items is checked “Yes”.

Date application was submitted to OSBCR, if an application is pending:

CAL FIRE

ATTACHMENT 2

Completion Instructions for Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

Complete the numbered items on the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet by following the instructions below.

Item Numbers

Instructions

1, 2, 2a, 3

Must be completed. These items are self-explanatory.

Check if your firm is a sole proprietorship. A sole proprietorship is a form of business in which one (1) person owns all the assets of the business in contrast to a partnership and corporation. The sole proprietor is solely liable for all the debts of the business.

Check if your firm is a partnership. A partnership is a voluntary agreement between two (2) or more competent persons to place their money, effects, labor, and skill, or some or all of them in lawful commerce or business, with the understanding that there shall be a proportional sharing of the profits and losses between them. An association of two (2) or more persons to carry on, as co-owners, a business for profit.

6, 6a

Check if your firm is a corporation. A corporation is an artificial person or legal entity created by or under the authority of the laws of a state or nation, composed, in some rare instances, of a single person and his successors, being the incumbents of a particular office, but ordinarily consisting of an association of numerous individuals. Or a Limited Liability Corporation.

Enter your federal employee tax identification number.

Enter your corporation number assigned by the California Secretary of State’s Office. This information is used for checking if a corporation is in good standing and qualified to conduct business in California.

Complete, if applicable, by indicating the type of license and/or certification that your firm possesses and that is required for the type of services being procured.

10, 11, 12, 13

Must be completed. These items are self-explanatory.

If certified as a California Small Business, place a check in the "Yes" box, and enter your certification number on the line. If certified as a Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise, place a check in the "Yes" box and enter your service code on the line. If you are not certified to one (1) or both, place a check in the "No" box. If your certification is pending, enter the date your application was submitted to OSBCR.

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ATTACHMENT 3

Bidder’s Company Name:

RATE SHEET

Description of Services Estimated Number Cost *

Standard Classroom Training as described in Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

24 $

Total Cost $

*All-Inclusive Cost for Services.

Submitted by: ____________________________________________ Date: _________________

Contact Name / Title:

Company Name:

Company Address:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

E-Mail Address:

Estimated quantities are not guaranteed and is not binding on the contracting agency. The Total Costs indicated above will be used solely for computing the cost as a fair and equitable formula to determine the low bidder and is not binding on the contracting agency. However, the actual costs quoted above by the bidder shall be binding for the term of the Agreement. Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise incentives will also be applied to determine the lowest bid. CAL FIRE reserves the right to correct and revise calculation errors made by the bidder.

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

Please do not alter, modify, or change this bid proposal sheet. Any alterations, modifications, or changes to this bid proposal sheet will be grounds to reject the bid.

Each line item must be bid. Please do not leave any unit price column blank or this bid proposal sheet will be disqualified from competition for contract award.

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ATTACHMENT 4

(if applicable)

DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DECLARATIONS (STD 843)

Bidders who are disabled veteran (DV) owner(s) and DV manager(s) of a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise must complete Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declarations (STD 843) when a DVBE Contractor or subcontractor will provide materials, supplies, services or equipment and include it with the bid response.

The STD 843 Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declarations form can be found at:

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/pd_843.pdf

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ATTACHMENT 5

DARFUR CONTRACTING ACT VENDOR CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 10478, if a bidder or proposer currently, or within the previous three (3) years, has had business activities or other operations outside of the United States, it must certify that it is not a “scrutinized company” as defined in Public Contract Code Section 10476 (see attached definition).

Therefore, to be eligible to submit a bid or proposal, please complete the company/vendor information and one of the three following clauses (NOTE: Clause #1 requires initials only; Clause #2 requires initials only; Clause #3 requires initials and a certification signature):

DATE

FEDERAL ID NUMBER

PRINTED COMPANY / VENDOR NAME

PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED PERSON INITIALING AN OPTION BELOW

Complete ONLY ONE of the following:

1. _____ We do not currently have, and have not had within the previous three (3) years, business Initials activities or other operations outside of the United States.

only

OR

2. _____ We are a scrutinized company as defined in Public Contract Code Section 10476, but we Initials have received written permission from the Department of General Services (DGS) to submit only a bid or proposal pursuant to Public Contract Code Section10477(b). A copy of the written permission from DGS is included with our bid or proposal.

OR

3. _____ We currently have, or we have had within the previous three (3) years, business activities Initials or other operations outside of the United States, but we certify below that we are not a + scrutinized company as defined in Public Contract Code Section 10476.

certification below

CERTIFICATION for #3 I, the official named below, CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that I am duly authorized to legally bind the prospective proposer/bidder to the clause listed above in #3. This certification is made under the laws of the State of California.

BY (AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE)

PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED PERSON SIGNING

DATE EXECUTED

EXECUTED IN THE COUNTY AND STATE OF

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ATTACHMENT 5

DEFINITION of SCRUTINIZED COMPANY

PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 10476

10476. As used in this article, the following definition applies:

"Scrutinized company" means a company in Sudan that is involved in power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, but excludes a company that can demonstrate any of the following:

(a) Its business operations are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan.

(b) Its business operations are conducted under a license from the Office of Foreign Assets Control or are expressly exempted under federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such a license.

(c) Its business operations consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan.

(d) Its business operations exclusively consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization.

(e) Its business operations consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education.

(f) Its business operations with the Government of Sudan will be voluntarily suspended for the entire duration of the contract for goods or services for which they have bid on, or submitted a proposal for, a contract with a state agency.

(g) It has adopted, publicized, and is implementing a formal plan to cease business operations within one year and to refrain from conducting any new business operations.

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ATTACHMENT 6

PAYEE DATA RECORD (STD 204)

All bidders must complete the Payee Data Record (STD 204) and include it with the bid response.

The Payee Data Record (STD 204) is available at the following website:

http://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf

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ATTACHMENT 7

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION CLAUSES (CCC 04/2017)

All bidders must complete the Contractor Certification Clauses form (CCC 04/2017) and include it with the bid response.

The Contractor Certification Clauses Form (CCC 04/2017) is available at the following website:

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/OLS/Resources/CCC- 042017.pdf?la=en&hash=4DE3E4DC414511AE378794200BA43EBF91C758EE

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ATTACHMENT 8

(if applicable)

CALIFORNIA CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS ATTACHMENT

All bidders must complete the California Civil Rights Laws Attachment and include it with the bid response.

The California Civil Rights Laws Attachment is available at the following website:

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/FMC/DGS/OLS004.pdf

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SAMPLE AGREEMENT

F. Proposed Form of Agreement

The following pages represent a sample of the agreement that will be awarded, if any, from this IFB. Please review it carefully and present any questions in writing to the contact person identified on the cover letter for this IFB.

SAMPLE

2. The term of this Agreement is:

Contractor TBD

Contract Number 1CA07832

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EXHIBIT A

(Scope of Work)

SCOPE OF WORK

1. Contractor to provide the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Firefighter Certified Training Courses as described herein:

Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, and fees to provide firefighter certified training courses. Courses shall include, but not be limited to: Train the Trainer, Annual Training, and small format classes. The training topics will include but not be limited to: Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations, Rope Rescue Technician, Water Rescue Awareness and Operations, Water Rescue Technician.

Firefighter certified training courses are essential to ensure personnel operate safely, perform effectively, and remain in compliance with CAL FIRE standards.

2. The Agreement may be amended to increase services at the rate(s) specified in Attachment 1, Rate Sheet.

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

4. The services shall be performed at Mendocino Unit (MEU) Headquarters 17501 North Highway 101, Willits, CA 95490.

5. Any reference to CAL FIRE Project Representative shall also include their designee.

6. This Agreement will commence on July 01, 2026 (estimate) or upon approval by the California Department of General Services (DGS), whichever is later, and no work shall begin before that time. This Agreement is of no effect unless approved by DGS. Contractor shall not receive payment for work performed prior to approval of the Agreement and before receipt of notice to proceed by CAL FIRE Project Representative. This Agreement shall expire on June 30, 2029 (estimate). The services shall be provided during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., except State holidays. The parties may amend this Agreement as permitted by law.

7. The Project Representatives during the term of this agreement will be:

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Contractor: TBD

Name: Project Representative:

Address: (Street Address, City State, Zip Code) Address: (Street Address, City State, Zip Code)

Phone: Phone:

Email: Email:

8. Detailed Scope of Work

A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supplies, supervision, permits, insurance, taxes, fees, and incidentals necessary to develop and deliver up to eight (8) classroom-based training courses per calendar year. Standard class size shall accommodate up to thirty (30) students per session unless otherwise authorized.

B. The Contractor must specialize in training for first responders. The Contractor shall provide qualified instructors capable of delivering concurrent or large-format training sessions. Instructors must possess subject matter expertise and documented field experience in the applicable technical rescue disciplines.

C. The Contractor shall provide a flexible training menu that includes, but is not limited to:

1) Train-the-trainer programs

2) Annual refresher or continuing education training for rescue certifications

Contract Number 1CA07832

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EXHIBIT A

(Scope of Work)

D. We anticipate training in the four areas listed below. However, specific courses may vary annually, and additional topics may be added as needed with approval from the Contractor and the CAL FIRE Project Representative.

1) Rope Rescue Awareness and Operations

2) Rope Rescue Technician

3) Water Rescue Awareness and Operations

4) Water Rescue Technician

E. All courses shall be delivered in accordance with applicable national standards and industry’s best practices. The Contractor shall provide all instructional materials, student manuals, course outlines, practical skill equipment, evaluation tools, and certificates of completion.

F. The Contractor shall ensure appropriate instructor-to-student ratios for both classroom and practical skills components to maintain safety, instructional quality, and compliance with applicable standards.

G. CAL FIRE deliverables:

1) Classroom access

2) Parking

3) Facility access

4) Training locations

Contract Number 1CA07832

CAL FIRE

EXHIBIT B

(Budget Detail and Payment Provisions)

BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS

1. Invoicing and Payment

A. For services satisfactorily completed in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein, and upon receipt and approval of the invoice(s), the State agrees to compensate the Contractor for actual expenditures incurred in accordance with the specified as follows: attached hereto as Attachment 1 – Rate Sheet and made a part of this Agreement.

B. Contractor shall submit, in arrears, not more frequently than once a month, and no less than quarterly, an invoice to CAL FIRE for cost incurred pursuant to the agreement. In addition, each invoice shall contain the following information:

C. Each Invoice shall include:

1) The agreement number 1CA07832.

2) The dates or time-period which the invoiced costs were incurred.

3) Description of service, quantity, rate, and total for the current invoice.

4) Certified Small Business or DVBE #, if applicable.

D. Invoice(s) shall be submitted to:

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Attention: TBD

Street Address/P.O. Box City, State, Zip Phone Number

Email

2. Budget Contingency Clause

A. It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current year and/or any subsequent years covered under this Agreement does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this Agreement shall be of no further force and effect. In this event, the State shall have no liability to pay any funds whatsoever to Contractor or to furnish any other considerations under this Agreement and Contractor shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this Agreement.

B. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for purposes of this program, the State shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the State or offer an agreement amendment to Contractor to reflect the reduced amount.

3. Prompt Payment Clause

A. Payment will be made in accordance with, and within the time specified in, Government Code Chapter 4.5, commencing with Section 927. In the event of an emergency, as defined in section 927.11, late payment penalties may not apply. Specific to CAL FIRE, if an invoice from a business under contract with CAL FIRE becomes subject to late payment penalties during the annually declared fire season, then the required payment approval date shall extend 30 calendar days beyond the initial 45-day period, except in the case of a contract with a certified small business, a certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, a non-profit organization, or a non-profit public benefit corporation.

B. Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 10262, Contractor shall pay its Subcontractor(s) within seven (7) calendar days from receipt of each payment made to Contractor by CAL FIRE.

C. Failure of Contractor adhering to Public Contract Code Section 10262 may result in termination of this Agreement per Public Contract Code Section 10253 and disciplinary action by the Contractors State License Board may be implemented.

D. Any subcontract entered into as a result of this Agreement shall contain all the provisions of this clause.

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