Appendix_A_Purchasing_Required_Forms 2026.pdf

This is a Required Forms document for the State of California's Request for Bid (RFB-IS-27200226-1) for reagents and manual microbiology media. The procurement seeks suppliers to provide manual microbiology media formulations and related reagents to support state laboratory operations and testing protocols. Proposals must be submitted by October 15, 2026, and all bidders must reference and align their offerings with products listed in Exhibit A (product catalog), which establishes the baseline offerings and acceptable product lines for contract consideration. The document establishes mandatory submission requirements, formatting guidelines, and certification declarations that all bidders must complete and include with their proposals.

All responses must include completed forms from Appendix A, including a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form (Exhibit 6), which serves as documentation for businesses seeking to participate in the procurement and may provide competitive advantages in the evaluation process. Evaluation criteria will address price competitiveness, product quality, and vendor qualifications. Compliance with CBE certification requirements and documentation standards is essential for bid consideration. The specific anticipated award date, contract term length, estimated contract value, questions submission deadline, and any small business set-asides or other preference programs are not detailed in the available documentation.