APP_Front_Page.docx

This file is a front page notice from the California Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) for Invitation for Bid (IFB) 0000040480 regarding the procurement of Canned & Pouched Tuna for statewide use. The contract will be established as a multi-year agreement with a primary term of two years, followed by two optional one-year extension periods, making the maximum contract duration four years. The procurement is conducted on a statewide basis and is mandatory for use by all State of California departments. The method of award is "All or None," indicating that the successful bidder must be able to supply the entire requirement. Specific response dates, due dates, bidder's conferences, site visits, and award dates are not detailed in this front page document.

The document emphasizes that this solicitation is being conducted under California Public Contract Code Section 12125 et seq., utilizing an Alternative Protest Process. Submission of a bid constitutes automatic consent to participate in this alternative dispute resolution procedure. Any bidder intending to protest a proposed contract award must submit a written Notice of Intent to Protest to the DGS-PD Procurement Division's Alternative Protest Process Coordinator at the specified Sacramento address or via facsimile before the close of business on the last day of the protest period, as established in the subsequent Notice of Intent to Award. Failure to timely submit a written notice of protest intent will result in waiver of the bidder's right to protest the award decision.