California Department of Pesticide Regulation IFB No. 25-C0062

Karen Morrison Director

Governor

Yana Garcia Secretary for Environmental Protection

INVITATION FOR BID (PUBLIC WORKS)

Notice to Prospective Bidders IFB No. 25-C0062

December 8, 2025

You are invited to review and respond to this Invitation for Bid (IFB), No. 25-C0062, entitled “Electrical Trench, Pajaro Middle School.” In submitting your bid, you must comply with the instructions found herein.

This IFB is published online in the California State Contracts Register at CalEprocure/Events. To ensure receipt of any addenda that may be issued, interested parties are encouraged to register online at: https://caleprocure.ca.gov.

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) deadline for receipt of bids is January 19, 2026, no later than 12:00 pm. All bids must be submitted via electronic mail to ContractsUnit@CDPR.ca.gov. Faxed, hand delivered and mailed bids will not be accepted. The naming convention of the bid must be in the following format: “IFB 25-C0062 [Insert Vendor Name] Bid.” All late bids will be rejected and returned to the potential bidder.

EMAIL BIDS to:

ContractsUnit@CDPR.ca.gov A Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Inspection is scheduled at Pajaro Middle School, located at 250 Salinas Road, Watsonville, California on December 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Bids will only be accepted from bidders that attend the Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Inspection.

In the opinion of the CDPR, this IFB is complete and without need of explanation. However, if you have questions, notice any discrepancies or inconsistencies, or need any clarifying information; the contact person for this IFB is listed below. All questions must be submitted in accordance with the IFB instructions contained herein and sent via email directly to the below listed contact person and not through Cal eProcure system.

Contact: Kim Bateman Email: ContractsUnit@cdpr.ca.gov

We appreciate your interest in this project and hope to receive a bid from you if this is within your area of expertise.

1001 I Street P.O. Box 4015 Sacramento, California 95812-4015 www.CDPR.ca.gov

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I. PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Contractor will draw electricity from an existing electrical panel at Pajaro Middle School. Trenching 60-65 feet to install 60 feet of electrical cable and supporting electrical conduit from the building underground to the Air Monitoring Network (AMN) fenced area.

For detailed information, see Attachment 3, Proposed Agreement, Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

II. BIDDER’S MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

This section contains instructions for the organization and timely submission of your bid. It also contains the bid requirements and other important information crucial for submittal of a responsive and responsible bid. It is the responsibility of the bidder to carefully read and follow all bid requirements within this solicitation. Compliance with the IFB instructions is mandatory for your bid to be considered for award. Failure to comply with the IFB instructions will cause your bid to be deemed non-compliant and non-responsive, thus, ineligible for award.

Please read and carefully follow the instructions listed in the following sections. The instructions are separated by category, each with its own requirements and necessary information for submission of a timely and responsive bid. All requirements and specifications in the IFB must be responded to, and all requested data must be supplied for a bid to be considered responsive.

A. Bidder’s Minimum Qualifications

1. Bidder shall possess at the time of bid submittal and for the duration of the Agreement, a valid and current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). CDPR will verify bidder’s DIR registration, it is not necessary to provide a copy.

2. Bidder (and any subcontractor(s), if applicable) shall have at the time of bid submittal and for the duration of the agreement, a C-10 Electrical Contractor license issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB). Proof must be submitted with bid submittal.

3. 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 Attachment 3, Proposed of Agreement, Exhibit A, Scope of Work. This requirement has also been added in the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E.

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

B. Information and Key Action Dates

Below is the time schedule for this IFB. CDPR reserves the right to modify the IFB and/or change the date and time at its sole discretion, prior to the date fixed for submission of bids, by the issuance of an addendum.

Key Action Dates:

Deadline for Submission of Written Questions ContractsUnit@CDPR.ca.gov

1. Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted in writing by December 26, 2025.

2. Written questions must include the individual’s name, firm name, complete address, and must reference IFB 25-C0062. Questions must be sent to the following email:

Email: ContractsUnit@CDPR.ca.gov

3. Written responses to all questions will be collectively compiled and posted as an Addendum to the Cal eProcure website CalEprocure/Events. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to access the website for any changes or addenda that may be posted. Refer to II.B, Key Action Dates, for the schedule of events.

4. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to prospective bidders needing assistance due to a physical impairment, upon request to CDPR for Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Inspection. The prospective bidder must contact Kim Bateman at ContractsUnit@CDPR.ca.gov by 2:00 pm on December 15, 2025 to arrange for reasonable accommodations.

5. The estimated start date shall not be considered as the actual start date of the contract. No work shall begin until all required approvals and signatures are obtained.

The Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Inspection is scheduled at Pajaro Middle School, located at 250 Salinas Road, Watsonville, California. The Site Inspection will allow all prospective Contractors to see where any work is expected to be performed. Bids will only be accepted from bidders that attended the Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Inspection.

Questions and answers will be recorded and included in the Q & A addendum. Please refer to the Key Action Dates for the Site Inspection date and time. Please note that the Site Inspection will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m. For questions regarding the Mandatory Pre-Bid Site Inspection, please contact: Kim Bateman at (916) 445-2512 or ContractsUnit@CDPR.ca.gov.

C. Submission of Bid

1. All bids received by CDPR must be submitted electronically to CDPR by the date and time shown in Section II.B. Key Action Dates, file size cannot exceed 50 MegaBytes (MB).

2. Time of delivery is of the essence and must be adhered to. Any bid received after the due date and time as outlined in Section II.B. Key Action Dates will be rejected by CDPR as not complying with the mandatory requirement of this IFB.

3. Naming convention of the bid must be in the following format: IFB 25-C0062 [insert contractor name] Bid.

4. Bids must be submitted to the following address:

ContractsUnit@cdpr.ca.gov

D. Bid Submission Withdrawal

A bidder may modify a bid after its submission by withdrawing the 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.

E. Bidder Requirements and Information

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

2. Costs incurred for developing bids, in anticipation of award of the agreement, are entirely the responsibility of the bidder, and shall not be charged to CDPR. This includes, but is not limited to delivery, drayage, express, parcel post, packing, cartage, insurance, license fees, permits, cost of bonds, any and all travel related expenses incurred in the performance of completing the bid for submittal; or for any other purpose unless expressly included and itemized in the bid solicitation.

3. It is the bidder’s responsibility to promptly notify the CDPR Contract Analyst identified in the solicitation by e-mail, if the bidder believes that the solicitation is unfairly restrictive, contains errors or conflicting language, or needs clarification. Such notification must be submitted no later than 72 hours prior to bid opening date and time. All such correspondence received after the 72-hour deadline will not be considered and deemed ineligible for review and/or response from CDPR.

4. Bidder must complete and submit a Contractor Cost Sheet, Attachment 1. Submission of this attachment is mandatory. Failure to fully complete and return attachment with your bid will cause your bid to be rejected and deemed non-responsive.

5. An individual who is authorized to bind the bidding firm contractually shall sign the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Attachment 4. The signature must indicate the title or position that the individual holds in the firm. An unsigned bid may be rejected.

6. 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 years, been convicted of violating a State or Federal law regarding the employment of undocumented workers (Pub. Cont. Code Section 6101).

7. Bidders may subcontract portions of the work as defined in the attached Proposed Agreement. Bidders must complete the Bidders Declaration (GSPE-05-105), Attachment 9. Submission of this attachment is mandatory. Failure to fully complete and return this attachment with your bid may cause your bid to be rejected and deemed non-responsive. Bidder must ensure Subcontractor(s) have all necessary licenses, permits, and/or certifications to accomplish its portion of the work.

8. Bidder is responsible for reviewing, reading, understanding, and complying in full with the State’s General Terms and Conditions and the Contractor’s Certification Clauses (CCCs) at:

http://www.dgs.ca.gov/ols/Resources/StandardContractLanguage.aspx The bidder must sign and submit the CCCs, if awarded the contract.

9. Bidder must complete and submit the Payee Data Record (STD 204), if awarded the contract.

10. Bidder must complete and submit the Non-Collusion Affidavit, Attachment 8, with the bid package.

11. The bidder must own and operate a legitimate business. If required by law, the bidder must be registered in the State of California to operate said business in the State and be in good standing with the Secretary of State. All businesses must be registered with the Secretary of State, prior to date of contract award. Evidence of registration shall be submitted with your bid.

12. In the event that any license(s) and/or permit(s) expire at any time during the term of this agreement, bidder agrees to provide agency a copy of the renewed license(s) and/or permit(s) within 30 days following the expiration date. In the event the bidder fails to keep in effect at all times all required license(s) and permit(s), the State may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, terminate this Agreement upon occurrence of such event.

13. The bidder who receives the Agreement award must provide a Certificate of Insurance providing proof of insurance to CDPR Contracts and Procurement office 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 Attachment 3 Proposed Agreement, Exhibit E, for applicable and specific Insurance requirements and coverage limits.

14. Executive Order N-6-22 – Russian Sanctions: On March 4, 2022 Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the United States 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.

15. The Darfur Contracting Act, Public Contract Code Sections 10475-10481 applies to any company that currently or within the previous three years has conducted business activities or other operations outside of the United States. For any contractor that submits a bid or proposal, the contractor must certify that it is either 1) not a scrutinized company; or

2) a scrutinized company that has been granted permission by the Department of General Services. This form must be completed and submitted with your bid. See Attachment 11, Darfur Contracting Act Certification.

F. Statement of Compliance By signing this contract, Contractor hereby certifies, unless specifically exempted, compliance with Government Code Section 12990 (a-f) and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Chapter 5 in matters relating to reporting requirements and the development, implementation and maintenance of a Nondiscrimination Program. Prospective contractor agrees not to unlawfully discriminate, harass or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (cancer), age (over 40), marital status, denial of family care leave and denial of pregnancy disability leave.

G. State Prevailing Wage Rates State General Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for Santa Cruz County, as described in the attached Draft Standard Agreement. The predetermined general prevailing wage rates published by the Director of Industrial Relations may be obtained via the Internet http://www.dir.ca.gov/. Bidder must complete and submit Bidder’s Acknowledgement of Prevailing Wage Requirements, Attachment 5.

H. Contractor Registration Program

1. No Contractor or Subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works contract (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (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)]. Registration via the internet: https://efiling.dir.ca.gov/PWCR/ActionServlet?action=displayPWCRegistrationForm

2. Bidders will be considered non-responsive unless proper registration requirements are met. CDPR will verify each bidder’s registration with DIR prior to contract award. Bidders that do not possess the required registration will be deemed non-responsive and rejected from further consideration in the solicitation process.

I. Bid Rejection

1. 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.

2. Bids must be completed in all respects as required by the IFB. A bid will be rejected if it is conditional or incomplete.

3. CDPR is not required to award an agreement. Each bid will be checked in detail to determine its compliance with the IFB requirements.

4. Bids that contain false or misleading statements will be rejected. If, in the opinion of the State, such information was intended to mislead the State in its evaluation of the bid, and the attribute, condition, or capability is a requirement of this IFB, it will be the basis for rejection of the bid.

5. Bids received past the date and time specified in Section II.B. Key Action Dates, will be deemed non-responsive and rejected. Under no circumstances will any bids be accepted past the date and time stated in the table. All such bids received past the date and time will not be accepted.

J. Electronic Signatures

All documents requiring a signature must bear an original signature of a person authorized to bind the bidding firm and must be duly authorized to sign the contract/agreement if awarded the bid. Electronic signatures whether digital or encrypted, of the parties included in this Agreement are intended to authenticate this writing and to have the same force and effect as manual signatures for this Agreement. Documents that are referenced by this Agreement may still require manual signatures.

K. Evaluation and Selection

1. Qualified bids will be opened publicly and read via a TEAMS link*. You may participate using the link provided below at the time set in Section II. B Key Action Dates.

Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 284 109 359 576 11 Passcode: u7AX6La2

Dial in by phone +1 916-306-5633,,493501166# United States, Sacramento Find a local number Phone conference ID: 493 501 166# Join on a video conferencing device Tenant key: cdpr@m.webex.com Video ID: 115 040 410 7

*Please note that the bid opening via TEAMS will be visual only with no opportunity for questions and answers.

2. A bidder’s bid must constitute an irrevocable offer for a period of at least 90 days following the scheduled date for contract award and execution.

3. CDPR will put each bid through an administrative evaluation process pursuant to the published requirements to determine the bidder’s responsiveness to the IFB.

L. Disposition of Bids

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

M. Selection and Award

1. Award, if made, will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. In the event of a tie bid, CDPR will draw lots to determine the successful bidder. Only one proposal or bid may be submitted by an entity: individual, firm, partnership, corporation, joint venture or combination thereof. Receipt of more than one bid from an entity will result in all bids from that entity being rejected and returned to the bidder.

2. 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 low bidder shall be notified by electronic mail, five (5) working days prior to the award of the agreement.

3. Such award, if made, will be made within 90 days after opening of bids, if not sooner. Proposed contractor will receive a contract for review and signature. Contract shall be signed by bidder and returned within ten (10) working days of receipt. If lowest responsive, responsible bidder refuses or fails to execute the contract, CDPR may award the contract to the next lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

N. Standard Conditions of Service

1. Services shall be available on the express date set by the awarding agency 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 awarding agency, upon five (5) days written notice to the Contractor, reserves the right to terminate the agreement.

2. All performance under the agreement shall be completed on or before the termination date of the agreement.

3. 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) and Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC) are not negotiable. The GTC and CCCs are included in the sample agreement attached to this package and may also be viewed at the Internet site: DGS Standard Contract Language.

4. The State does not negotiate rates and/or costs listed on any bid submitted.

5. No oral understanding or agreement shall be binding on either party. Any changes or alterations to the contract/agreement must be in writing and approved by both parties and/or Department of General Services’ Office of Legal Services, if required.

6. Antitrust Provisions

In submitting a Bid Package to a public purchasing body, the Bidder offers and agrees that if the Bid Package is accepted, it will assign to the purchasing body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 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, materials, or services by the Bidder for sale to the purchasing body pursuant to the Bid Package. Such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the purchasing body tenders final payment to the Bidder. (See Government Code Section 4552.)

If an awarding body or public purchasing body receives, either through judgment or settlement, a monetary recovery for a cause of action assigned under this chapter, 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, attributable to overcharges that were paid by the assignor but were not paid by the public body as part of the Bid Package price, less the expenses incurred in obtaining that portion of the recovery. (See Government Code Section 4553.)

Upon demand in writing by the assignor, the assignee shall, within one year from such demand, reassign the cause of action assigned under this part 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.)

7. Loss Leader 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 Section 17030 of the Business and Professions Code.

8. Non-Discrimination By signing this contract, Contractor hereby certifies, unless specifically exempted, compliance with Government Code Section 12990 (a-f) and California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Chapter 5 in matters relating to reporting requirements and the development, implementation and maintenance of a Nondiscrimination Program. Prospective contractor agrees not to unlawfully discriminate, harass or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), medical condition (cancer), age (over 40), marital status, denial of family care leave and denial of pregnancy disability leave.

O. Socio-Economic and Preference Programs (Optional)

1. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive

a. This solicitation does not require a minimum amount of DVBE participation. However, you are strongly encouraged to either become certified, if eligible, or to subcontract a portion of the work to a certified DVBE.

b. If a prime bidder is a certified DVBE or commits to subcontracting with DVBE(s), it may be eligible to receive an incentive provided that the DVBE provides a commercially useful function as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 1896.61(l). For evaluation purposes only, the State shall apply an incentive to bids that propose California certified DVBE participation as identified on the Bidder Declaration GSPD-05-105, Attachment 9, and confirmed by the State. For each certified DVBE subcontractor listed, the bidder shall submit a copy of the quotes from each DVBE (on the DVBE’s company letterhead) as an Attachment, titled “Quotes from DVBE Subcontractors.” Bidders claiming the DVBE incentive must complete and return the Attachment 10, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declarations form (STD 843).

c. The incentive amount in the table below varies in conjunction with the percentage of DVBE participation in accordance with “California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Bid Incentive Instructions,” Attachment 10.

Incentive:

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

a. GC 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 (2 CCR) 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 4).

c. Pursuant to GC section 14838 and 2 CCR 1896, if a bidder is not a certified SB, but wishes to be eligible for the five percent (5%) non-small business (NSB) preference, the bidder must subcontract at least 25 percent (25%) of its net bid price to one or more certified SBs. If bidder is claiming the five percent (5%) NSB preference, complete Section 17 of the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet (Attachment 4), and Bidder Declaration, GSPD-05-105 (Attachment 9). Bidder shall list the names of all certified SB firms being claimed for credit on the GSPD-05-105 form. For each certified SB subcontractor listed, the bidder shall submit a copy of the quotes from each SB (on the SB’s company letterhead) as an Attachment, titled “Quotes from SB Subcontractors.” 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 (916) 375-4940 or E-mail at Certification@dgs.ca.gov.

g. Additional references are at http://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD-OSDS..

3. Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Documentation All bidders, including subcontractor(s), that are doing business with the State and are certified as a SB and/or DVBE, must perform a CUF and shall meet the CUF requirements under GC section 14837(d) (4)(A) (i-v) (for SB) and Military and Veterans Code section 999(b)(5)(B) (i) (I-V) (for DVBE). Attachment 6, Commercially Useful Function Documentation, shall be completed and included in the bid packet. (If the bidder is not an SB/DVBE and is not subcontracting with an SB/DVBE, please place "N/A" on the document and submit as part of the bid.)

ATTACHMENT 1

CONTRACTOR’S COST SHEET

CONTRACTOR’S NAME (Please Print):

Item No.

Estimated Quantity

Unit of Measure

Item Unit Price (Price Per Unit of Measure)

TOTAL

(Estimated Quantity x Unit Price)

Total Proposed BID (sum of Items 1 – 2)

(1) The above quantities are estimates only and are given as a basis for comparison of bids. 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 item, the unit price shall prevail.

(3) Each line item must be quoted. Please do not leave any unit price column blank or this cost sheet will be deemed non-responsive.

Attachment 2 Required Documents

Delete items not applicable; Add any specialized requirement submittals in the checklist below..

Please use this checklist to assist in the preparation of your Bid Package to ensure that all required items are included.

The following forms are not required at the time of the quote submission but will be required by the successful Contractor during the contract period:

Attachment 3

PROPOSED AGREEMENT

Note to Bidders: 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 identified for this IFB.

EXHIBIT A SCOPE OF WORK

A. Scope of Work

1. This Agreement is entered into by and between the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) and TBD, hereinafter referred to as Contractor.

2. This Agreement will commence on the start date February 3, 2026 (estimate) as presented herein or upon approval by the State, whichever is later and no work shall begin before that time. This Agreement is of no effect unless approved by the State. Contractor shall not receive payment for work performed prior to approval of the Agreement and before receipt of notice to proceed by the Contract Manager. This Agreement shall expire on June 30, 2026. The parties may amend this agreement as permitted by law.

3. All inquiries during the term of this Agreement will be directed to the project representatives listed below:

Sacramento, CA 95814

The project representatives during the term of this Agreement may be changed by mutual written agreement of the parties without the necessity of an amendment to the Agreement.

4. Contractor will draw electricity from an existing electrical panel at Pajaro Middle School, as shown in the diagram below. Trenching of 60-65 feet will be required to install 60 feet of electrical cables and supporting electrical conduit from the building underground to the Air Monitoring Network (AMN) fenced area. Pajaro Middle School is located at:

250 Salinas Road Watsonville, California, 95076

Electrical power is not currently available at the south-west corner of the schoolyard and needs to be added. Electricity will be provided from the school electrical panel found approximately 56 feet east of the proposed AMN fenced area. The electrical cables will be tied into the existing electrical panel and will require the installation of safety mechanisms such as a circuit breaker. At the AMN fenced area, a 4x4 post will be set near the corner, protruding at least 5 feet from the ground, to support a commercial grade 2-plug GDFI outlet with minimum 25-amp capacity with necessary covers/protections to withstand outdoor/flood conditions. The electrical post will be placed so that it resides roughly 1-2 feet west of the west fence. See blue dash line and square box in the diagram below for required location of electrical outlet. The electrical contractor will fill the trench and repair any damage caused by the trenching performed.

5. All work provided by Contractor shall be inspected by CDPR's Contract Manager or designee after completion. CDPR is solely responsible for determining acceptability of the work performed and the operability of the equipment. In the case of work requiring specialty inspection or performed under a building code, all required approvals shall be provided by qualified inspectors certified by corresponding regulatory entity approving the work.

6. Ensure all work performed and materials used must be in compliance with the California Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable local codes. Work must be performed up to the highest industry standard.

7. Travel: Costs of travel and time spent traveling to and from the work site is included in the Contractor’s bid rate.

B. Scheduling and Hours

1. Contractor shall perform the work of this Agreement during the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Saturday (PST) or after normal school hours (8:00 am to 3:00 p.m.) Monday through Friday, work hours must be agreed and approved by Pajaro Middle School as to not hinder or obstruct school activities.

2. Travel costs and time spent traveling to and from the work site is included in the Contractor’s bid rate.

3. Contractor shall conduct its operations to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to the public and to building tenants and shall have no greater amount of work than it can execute properly, with due regard to the rights of the public and to building tenants.

C. Contractor’s Requirements

1. Contractor shall obtain and maintain, at its sole cost and expense, at all times during the term of this agreement, all licenses, permits, and other authorizations from governmental authorities or boards, necessary to enable it to perform the Work. The Contractor shall have a current C-10 Contractor’s license issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) for the duration of this Agreement.

2. Contractor shall require personnel to wear attire that clearly identifies the Contractor’s company in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, such as a monogram or badge. Employees shall be required to dress neatly, commensurate with the tasks being performed.

3. Contractor shall designate an On-Site Lead Person and provide the name and phone number of the on-site Lead person to the Contract Manager two (2) days prior to each service starting date. The term “On-site Lead Person” means a person designated in writing by Contractor having authority to act for Contractor on a day-to-day basis at the work location. On-site Lead Person must be present at job site during work performance.

4. Contractor shall notify the CDPR Contract Manager or designee of any necessary utilities that will be required in the performance of the work at the site.

5. The Contractor shall secure all necessary permits from applicable local agencies for work performed under this Agreement. Any permit costs will be included in the Contractor’s bid rate.

6. The Contractor must also have any licenses/certifications required by the applicable local jurisdictions in which the work is to be performed.

7. The Contractor must keep fully informed of all existing and future State and local laws, rules, ordinances and regulations, which in any manner affect those engaged or employed in the work, the materials used in the work to be performed, or the services to be provided.

8. The Contractor shall ensure that only qualified and competent employee(s) are permitted on the job site and that the work shall be safely performed to the highest industry standards. The Contractor shall take all the necessary precautions to prevent injury or hazard to CDPR employee(s), invitee(s) and/or to the general public and shall avoid causing any unreasonable inconvenience to any person doing business on CDPR site location.

9. The Contractor shall conduct its operation as to avoid damage to the property of CDPR or to adjacent property. If any property is damaged by reason of the Contractor’s operation(s), such property shall be replaced or restored at the Contractor’s sole expense and to the satisfaction of the CDPR Contract Manager and/or the property owner. The Contractor shall provide warning signs alerting people to any dangerous conditions at the Contractor’s own expense and without cost to CDPR.

D. Protection and Clean-Up

1. Contractor will alert the CDPR Contract Manager if any chemicals or solvents will be used that could cause staff irritation or affect testing to be performed at or around the Air Monitoring Network (AMN).

2. Contractor shall take necessary precautions to protect all areas and appropriate steps to protect any finishes and fixtures that might be affected by their work.

3. Contractor shall provide dust controlling sheeting to protect adjacent areas.

4. Contractor shall remove resulting dirt, dust, and debris on a daily basis, and shall leave the work area neat and clean.

5. Contractor is responsible for hazardous waste recovery and disposal in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.

6. Contractor shall report all spills immediately to the CDPR Contract Manager or designee, if assistance is required and/or if the spills propose a temporary or permanent danger.

E. Damage to State Property In the event that any State property is damaged as a result of the actions of the Contractor, or its employees, the Contractor shall repair, at its sole expense, the damage which has occurred during the removal or installation efforts. Repair efforts must be performed in a manner in which ensures all applicable warranties are maintained for any products damaged. Repair efforts shall include the full costs for all required labor and materials.

F. Safety

1. All of the work shall be performed in a safe, professional and competent manner and in accordance with all applicable federal, State and local laws, code regulations and ordinances including, but not limited to the Fair Labor Standards Act, General Industry Safety Orders, the State and Federal Occupational Safety and Health Act, and any and all environmental laws.

2. All work shall meet or exceed local industry standards and practices.

3. During the course of this work, Contractor shall protect tenants and public from hazards created.

4. Contractor shall, at all times, take necessary steps to protect the public and all property from damage during its operations, and shall be responsible for any and all kinds of damage to the work or property due to Contractor’s employees, agents, or omissions. Protection shall include personnel, equipment, general public, etc., by use of adequate shielding, covering, barricades, and other safeguards, as necessary. Contractor shall post signs and cordon-off areas to protect the health and safety of employees and customers.

5. Damages: Any damage to existing facilities or structures resulting from this work shall be reported immediately to the CDPR Contract Manager or designee, and be repaired immediately by Contractor, to the CDPR Contract Manager’s satisfaction, at no additional cost to the State.

G. Regulatory Requirements Contractor’s personnel shall comply with all current rules and regulations of the State, including but not limited to, all applicable Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) and other safety regulations, and applicable City and County Codes. Strict adherence to all authorities having jurisdiction including, but not limited to, the following regulatory standards and installation press or material used must comply with the latest rules of:

· California Electrical Code (CEC), latest version

· National Electric Code (NEC), latest version

· Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regulations

· OSHA Standards and Regulations

· CCR Title 8, Chapter 4, Division of Occupational Safety and Health

· California Building Standards Code 1988

· California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, Part 3, State Electrical Code

· Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Standards

· National Fire Protection Associations, Section 70 and 72

· National Electrical Manufactures Association (NEMA)

· Inter-National Electrical Testing Association (NETA)

· ANSI A13.1 and NFPA 70 for color coding

· Regulations: Material and processes shall comply with applicable local, State, and other ordinances. In case of conflict with regulatory requirements and specified materials, regulatory requirements will govern. Submit alternative materials to State for approval

· Manufacturers’ Specifications and Standards: At a minimum, the Contractor shall comply with all manufacturers’ recommendations, specifications, and standards for same or similar application H. Workmanship

1. All work provided by Contractor shall conform to the latest requirements of federal, State, city, and county regulations.

2. Contractor is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations in connection with work performed under this Agreement.

3. Contractor’s personnel shall take appropriate steps to protect any finishes and fixtures that might be affected by their work.

4. All work shall meet or exceed local industry standards and practices.

5. Functional testing will be performed at completion of work any malfunctions or equipment failures shall be corrected by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense. After repairs of malfunctions or failures are complete, the functional test will be repeated.

6. Failure of Contractor to begin work promptly or to execute the work diligently as described in the Scope of Work shall be considered grounds for termination of the Agreement. Defective, careless and work that is indicative of lack of skill in its execution as determined by the CDPR Contract Manager or designee shall be redone at the Contractor’s expense.

7. Contractor shall leave the premises in a neat, clean and safe condition. The Contractor shall conduct operations in such a manner as to avoid damage to the State’s property. Any damage caused by the Contractor’s negligence shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor shall notify the CDPR Contract Manager or designee immediately of any damage caused by the Contractor’s operations. The repair should be to the satisfaction of the CDPR Contract Manager or designee.

8. Should the State determine that the work or materials provided vary materially from the drawings, plans and specifications, and/or Scope of Work, or that defective work when completed was not performed in a workmanlike manner, then Contractor will perform all necessary repairs, replacements, and/or corrections needed to restore the property according to the drawings, plans and specifications and/or Scope of Work at no additional cost to the State.

I. Access and Accident Protection Contractor shall at all times permit the CDPR Contract Manager or designee to visit and inspect the work. This obligation shall include maintaining proper facilities and safe access for such inspection. Where the Agreement requires work to be tested, it shall not be covered up until inspected and approved by the CDPR Contract Manager or designee and Contractor shall be solely responsible for notifying the CDPR Contract Manager or designee at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance where and when such work is in readiness for inspection and testing.

Should any such work be covered without test and approval, it shall be uncovered at Contractor's expense.

Contractor shall be responsible for securing areas of work at the end of each work day to prevent unauthorized entry after working hours. Work area shall be barricaded and flagged by Contractor. Precautions shall be exercised at all times for the protection of persons (including employees) and property. These shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of adequate safety guards and protective devices for all equipment and machinery, whether used in the performance of work or permanently installed as part of the work. Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws relating to safety precautions, including safety regulation of State Division of Industry Safety, Department of Industrial Relations.

J. Guarantee

Contractor guarantees the labor and materials/supplies provided in accordance with this Agreement to be and remain free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of acceptance of the work, unless an alternate guarantee period is specified. Contractor agrees to repair or replace at his expense any and all work that is defective in its workmanship or materials, and adjacent work which may have been damaged or displaced, and any work not satisfactorily performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement. Any new installations/new construction shall be warranted for a period of three (3) years from the date installation and /or construction is completed.

Contractor further agrees that within ten (10) calendar days after being notified in writing by the CDPR Contract Manager or designee of any work defects discovered after the completion and acceptance of the work and within the specified guaranteed period, Contractor and the CDPR Contract Manager or designee agree to meet and establish a start and completion date on all corrective work. If Contractor fails to comply with the terms of the guarantee, CDPR shall have work done at Contractor's expense, and Contractor will pay the associated costs. CDPR shall be entitled to all costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, based upon Contractor's refusal to pay above costs.

K. Laws to be Observed

Contractor shall keep fully informed of all existing and future State and federal laws and county, and municipal ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect those engaged or employed in the work, the materials used in the work, or which in any way affect the conduct of the work, and of all such orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over the same. Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with, and shall cause all agents and employees to observe and comply with all such existing and future laws, ordinances, regulations, orders, and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority over the work.

Contractor shall protect and indemnify the State of California and all officers and employees thereof connected with the work against any claim, injury, or liability arising from or based on the violation of any such law, ordinance, regulation, order, or decree, whether by Contractor, a subcontractor, or an employee. If any discrepancy or inconsistency is discovered in the plans, drawings, specification, or agreement for the work in relation to any such law, ordinance, regulation, order, or decree, Contractor shall immediately report the same to the CDPR Contract Manager or designee in writing.

L. Completion and Inspection of Work It is the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the CDPR Contract Manager or designee upon completion of work. The CDPR Contract Manager or designee shall have the ultimate responsibility and authority to determine whether the Contractor has satisfied the Contractor’s duties and obligations under this Agreement, including specifically whether the Contractor’s work product and deliverable has 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. Any work that needs corrections shall be at the Contractor’s sole cost and expense in a timely manner, which may be expressly agreed upon in writing by the parties. Failure to begin work and to complete work as required by this Agreement shall be considered grounds for termination of this Agreement for default.

M. CDPR’s Responsibilities

1. All work provided by Contractor shall be inspected by CDPR's Contract Manager or designee after completion. CDPR is solely responsible for determining acceptability of the work performed and the operability of the equipment. In the case of work requiring specialty inspection or performed under a building code, all required approvals shall be provided by qualified inspectors certified by corresponding regulatory entity approving the work.

2. CDPR reserves the right to bar any Contractor's employee from the work site.

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EXHIBIT B

BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS

A. Invoicing and Payment

1. For services satisfactorily rendered and approved by the CDPR Contract Manager and upon receipt and approval of the invoices, CDPR agrees to compensate the Contractor in accordance with Attachment 1, Bid Proposal Cost Sheet and this Exhibit B. Incomplete or disputed invoice(s) shall be returned to the Contractor, unpaid, for correction.

2. Invoice(s) shall be itemized in accordance with Attachment 1, Bid Proposal Cost Sheet. Invoices must include the following:

a. Agreement Number 25-C0062

b.…