Attachment_3-_Narrative_Response.xlsx

This is a narrative response questionnaire for a state and local contract opportunity issued by the California Department of General Services (DGS), Procurement Division, under Event ID 0000038167. The document functions as Attachment 3 to the invitation for bids (IFB) and contains 16 questions that bidders must answer as part of their bid submittal. The questions address Iran Contracting Act compliance certifications, small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) preferences, business licensing and permits, distribution planning, and product sourcing information. Some responses are required at the time of bid submission, while others may be provided within five working days after state notification. The questionnaire also requires bidders to disclose whether they intend to utilize generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) as a deliverable or to complete portions of deliverables that materially impact state system functionality, risk, or contract performance.

The document establishes compliance and certification requirements that bidders must address, including Iran sanctions compliance, California small business certification status, and eligibility for various preference programs under state procurement rules. Bidders are required to provide their Secretary of State business number and California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer's Seller Permit number. Additional informational questions address California-grown agricultural products, Kosher certification, and Halal certification status of proposed products, though these are noted as non-award factors for informational purposes only. The document does not contain pricing terms, funding amounts, or contract duration information, as it serves solely as a compliance and certification questionnaire component of the broader procurement process.