Attachment_3_-_Narrative_Response.xlsx

This is a Narrative Response form issued by the Department of General Services, Procurement Division for Event ID 0000038873, related to a Statewide Contract for plastic trash bags in California. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a multi-year contract for bags, plastic with a primary contract term of three years and two optional one-year extension periods. The contract is mandatory for use by all State of California Departments and available for use by local governmental agencies. The method of award is All or None, indicating the successful bidder will supply the entire requirement across all statewide locations.

The narrative response form requires bidders to provide thirteen responses addressing compliance certifications, business registrations, small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preferences, distribution plans, and specific operational requirements. Bidders must certify compliance with the Iran Contracting Act, provide their Secretary of State business number and California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer's Seller Permit number, and disclose whether they intend to utilize Generative Artificial Intelligence in contract performance. Bidders may claim small business preference, non-small business subcontractor preferences of at least 25 percent, or TACPA preference where applicable. Additional questions address whether the bidder has conducted business outside the United States in the last three years and their willingness to accept California Card payment. Some responses are required at bid submittal, while others may be provided within five working days after state notification.