Attachment_14_-_Confirmation_Letter_DVBE__if_applicable_.pdf

This is a Confirmation Letter form for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) subcontractors required for the California Arts Council's RFP-26-015 for Reasonable Accommodation, Ergonomics and Training Services. The form must be submitted by bidders for each DVBE subcontractor identified on the Bidder Declaration DGS PD-05-105. The contract is for a single award with a three-year term. The current bid deadline is October 22, 2026 by 5 PM, with submission required via email to procurement@arts.ca.gov. The California Arts Council is seeking proposals from various entity types including California Independent Contractors, individuals, sole proprietors, partnerships, California Certified Small Businesses, DVBEs, 501(c)(3) organizations, private for-profit organizations, and organizations with joint powers agreements based in California.

The confirmation letter requires bidders to provide comprehensive documentation including the DVBE subcontractor's scope of work, work to be performed, term of the intended subcontract, and anticipated performance dates in Part 1. Part 2 mandates disclosure of the payment rate, conditions of payment, and total amount to be paid to the DVBE subcontractor. Part 3 requires completion of a DGS PD 843 DVBE Declaration form for all DVBE participants, whether prime contractors or subcontractors. The form must be signed by authorized representatives of both the bidder company and the DVBE subcontractor company. Failure to submit a signed confirmation letter with the bid may render the bid non-responsive. The State reserves the right to obtain additional information to verify compliance with DVBE requirements.