Appendix_A_Purchasing_Required_Forms - 6-10-2024.pdf

This document is Appendix A: Purchasing Required Forms for the State of California's Request for Bid (RFB-IS-26200778-1) related to Microsoft Office Computer Trainings (Contract 26-2661). The procurement seeks qualified vendors to deliver comprehensive instructional programs in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, to state employees during Fiscal Year 2025-26. Training services must be available through both in-person and virtual delivery modalities to serve diverse geographic locations and learner preferences. The proposal submission deadline is April 23, 2026, with the RFB posting date of April 1, 2026. Qualified instructors must demonstrate expertise in Microsoft Office applications and adult education methodologies. Bidders are required to submit detailed curriculum outlines, instructor qualifications, delivery schedules, and performance metrics demonstrating measurable learning outcomes as part of their proposals.

Pricing will be structured on a per-participant or per-session basis as proposed by selected bidders, with specific contract values to be determined by winning vendor rates. The procurement includes provisions for small business set-asides and disadvantaged business enterprise preferences in accordance with California's contracting regulations. All bidders must complete and submit mandatory standardized forms, including the Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form (Exhibit 6) to certify business status and demonstrate eligibility for preferential consideration or set-aside opportunities, including minority, women, or disabled veteran business enterprise classifications. An incumbent contractor may exist, and preference may be given to vendors demonstrating continuity of service quality. Funding derives from the State of California's general budget allocation for workforce development and professional development initiatives, with the contract term extending through the fiscal year and potential renewal options contingent upon performance and funding availability.