25-0058_Attachment_1_-_Cost_Proposal.xlsx

This is a cost proposal attachment (Exhibit B-1) for Agreement number 25-0058 issued by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, presenting a detailed rate sheet for electronic bid submission. The document outlines pricing for various equipment, vehicles, and services including excavators, skid steers, bucket loaders, light towers, heaters, pressure washers, pilot cars, all-terrain vehicles, forklifts, haulers, and water trucks, with operators specified for multiple equipment categories.

The cost proposal includes a comprehensive tax rate breakdown for multiple California counties (Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Ontario, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Imperial), ranging from 7.75% to 9.75%. The proposal is structured in two sections: Section 1 covers equipment and vehicle rates, while Section 2 addresses travel, hotel, per diem expenses (referenced to CalHr standards), and miscellaneous one-time fees. The document provides an Excel template for bidders to complete empty cells and compute accurate total costs, with the total bid serving as the basis for bid comparison.