Att._4_-_Narrative_Response.docx
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- Attached to
- Mobile Generators + (DGS-OTA)
- Solicitation number
- 0000039356
- Issued by
- California
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This is a Narrative Response attachment for a competitive solicitation issued by the California Department of General Services, Procurement Division for Event ID 0000039356 related to Mobile Generators. The document serves as an instruction template requiring bidders to complete mandatory disclosure and certification questions addressing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) usage, socioeconomic program participation, and compliance certifications. Bidders must declare whether they intend to provide GenAI as a deliverable or utilize GenAI to complete deliverables that materially impact system functionality, risk to the State, or contract performance. Additionally, bidders must indicate their eligibility for various preferences and incentives, including Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives, Small Business (SB) preferences, and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preferences, while confirming they will perform commercially useful functions as required. The solicitation also requires bidders to provide their Secretary of State Business Entity Number and California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer's Seller Permit number, as well as describe their distribution plan.
The narrative response form mandates bidder compliance with the Iran Contracting Act through three certification questions addressing investment activities in Iran, financial institution credit extension in Iran's energy sector, and exemption status from certification requirements. Bidders must disclose whether they have conducted business outside the United States within the last three years and, if so, submit the Darfur Contracting Act Form. All responses are limited to yes or no answers for Iran Contracting Act certifications, with documentation of exemption approval required if applicable. Questions regarding this event must be submitted in writing to Carlos Angulo, Procurement Official, at carlos.angulo@dgs.ca.gov or (279) 946-7938, with the subject line clearly identifying the bid response for Event ID 0000039356 and the company name.
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| Department of General Services | BU 6100 Event ID 0000039356 |
| Procurement Division | Attachment 3 |
NARRATIVE RESPONSE
Instructions: Bidder must complete each line item outlined below:
| BIDDER NAME: |
NARRATIVE QUESTIONS:
1. GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (GenAI) REQUIREMENTS - IFB Section 18
Does Bidder intend to:
a) Provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; OR
☐YES
☐NO
| b) Utilize GenAI, including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts (i) functionality of the System, (ii) risk to the State, or (iii) Contract performance. |
| ☐YES |
☐NO
PREFERENCES & INCENTIVES - IFB Section 19
| DVBE Incentive: By checking “yes”, Bidder claims to achieve 1% - 5% DVBE Incentive by being an OSDS Certified DVBE Firm or subcontracting to OSDS Certified DVBE subcontractor(s). |
| ☐YES |
☐NO
| Small Business (SB) Preference: By checking “yes”, Bidder claims to be an OSDS Certified SB and requests the SB Preference. |
| ☐YES |
☐NO
| Non-Small Business Preference: By checking “yes”, Bidder claims to subcontract a minimum of 25% of its bid to Certified SB’s and requests the SB Preference. |
| ☐YES |
☐NO
| Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) Preference: By checking “yes”, Bidder claims a TACPA Preference and has included the fully completed Standard Form 830, Bidder’s Summary form, and Manufacturer’s Summary form (if supplying goods) with bid. |
| ☐YES |
☐NO
*All bidders and/or subcontractors fulfilling any socioeconomic program must perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF) in accordance with IFB Section 20.
Bidder conducted business outside of the United States within the last three (3) years? IFB Section 18 ☐ YES ☐ NO (If “Yes” Bidder must submit the Darfur Contracting Act Form)
Bidder’s Secretary of State Business Entity Number:
Bidder’s California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer’s Seller Permit number: or ☐ NA
DISTRIBUTION PLAN IFB Section 17 Describe Bidder’s Distribution Plan
CERTIFICATION:
IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION (see IFB Section 18)
1. Is your company on the current DGS list of persons engaged in investment activities in Iran?
Yes or No response only
☐ YES ☐ NO
2. Is your company a financial institution extending $20 million or more in credit to another person/vendor who will use the credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran and is identified on the current DGS list of persons engaged in investment activities in Iran?
Yes or No response only
☐ YES ☐ NO
3. Has Bidder obtained an exemption from the certification requirement under the Iran Contracting Act? Yes or No response if Bidder answered Yes to Questions 1 or 2; otherwise, select N/A. If “Yes”, submit documentation demonstrating exemption approval with the bid response.
☐ YES ☐ NO ☐ NA
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