4._Narrative_Response_0000034575.docx

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Mexican Entrees; Tortillas FAU25-89
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0000034575
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California

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This document is a Narrative Response form for the California Department of General Services' Mexican Entrees and Tortillas Procurement Division, associated with Event ID 0000034575. The document is an attachment requesting bidders to complete specific narrative questions and provide details about their business, certification status, and product offerings.

The form includes inquiries about business registration numbers, small business certification, disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) status, distribution plans, California-grown agricultural products, and Kosher/Halal certification. Additional questions cover potential international business operations, Cal Card acceptance, and the use of Generative AI in contract deliverables. The document appears to be part of a competitive bidding process that allows for various business preference claims and seeks comprehensive information about potential vendors' capabilities and product characteristics.

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Department of General ServicesMexican Entrees; Tortillas
Procurement DivisionEvent ID: 0000034575

ATTACHMENT 4, NARRATIVE RESPONSE

Instructions: Bidder must complete each line item outlined below.

BIDDER NAME:

NARRATIVE QUESTIONS:

1. Provide Bidder’s Secretary of State business number in the space provided below.

2. Provide the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer’s Seller Permit number in the space provided below. (IFB Section 27)

3. Has the Bidder conducted business outside of the United States in the last three years? (IFB Section 37) If yes, complete the Darfur Contracting Act form per the IFB.

4. Is the Bidder a California certified small business claiming the small business preference? Yes/No response only (IFB Section 33)

5. Is the Bidder a non-small business claiming at least twenty 25% small business subcontractor preference? Yes/No response only (IFB Section 33)

6. Is the Bidder claiming the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive? Yes/No response only (IFB Section 33)

Is the Bidder claiming a TACPA preference? Yes/No response only (IFB Section 33)

Please describe Bidders Distribution Plan. (IFB Section 35)

7. Will the Bidder allow the use of Cal Card in a resulting contract? Yes/No response only (IFB Section 60)

Are any proposed agricultural products grown or produced in California? If yes, list each California grown product and describe the location they are grown or produced. (Not an award factor, for informational purposes only)

If yes, list products and locations

Are any proposed products Kosher certified? If yes, list each Kosher certified product, or state that all proposed products are Kosher certified. (Not an award factor, for informational purposes only)

If yes, list products certified

Are any proposed products Halal certified? If yes, list each Halal certified product, or state that all proposed products are Halal certified. (Not an award factor, for informational purposes only)

If yes, list products certified

Does Bidder intend to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State or 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. (IFB Section 40)

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