Attachment_3_-_Narrative_Response_Form.docx
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This is a Narrative Response Form attachment for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the California Department of General Services, Procurement Division, on behalf of the Office of State Publishing. The solicitation seeks qualified firms to supply envelopes meeting specified requirements for delivery to West Sacramento. The estimated contract value ranges from $500,000 to $700,000. The form requires bidders to complete mandatory narrative responses addressing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) usage, including whether bidders intend to provide GenAI as a deliverable or utilize GenAI from third parties to complete portions of deliverables that materially impact system functionality, state risk, or contract performance.
The form includes multiple certification and preference sections requiring bidders to disclose socioeconomic status and business activities. Bidders must indicate whether they qualify for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification, Small Business (SB) preference, Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preference, or non-small business status with subcontracting commitments. Additionally, bidders must provide their Secretary of State Business Entity Number and California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer's Seller Permit number, confirm whether they have conducted business outside the United States in the prior three years, and certify compliance with the Iran Contracting Act by confirming they are not engaged in investment activities in Iran or subject to related financial restrictions, or alternatively, provide documentation of exemption approval if applicable.
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| Department of General Services | Envelopes |
| Procurement Division | BU 7760 Event ID 39245, Page 2 of 2 |
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 19.N)
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 21)
Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Requirement By checking “yes”, Bidder claims to meet the mandatory DVBE requirements as an Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS) Certified DVBE firm, OR
☐YES
☐NO
| By checking “yes”, Bidder claims to meet the mandatory DVBE requirements by subcontracting the minimum % to OSDS Certified DVBE subcontractors |
| ☐YES |
☐NO
| 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 22.
Bidder conducted business outside of the United States within the last three (3) years? (IFB Section 19.K) ☐ 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
CERTIFICATION:
IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION (see IFB Section 19.M)
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? (If Bidder answered “Yes” to Questions 1 or 2, enter a Yes or No response below. If Bidder answered “No” to Questions 1 or 2, select “NA” below.)
If “Yes” is entered below, submit documentation demonstrating exemption approval with the bid response.
☐ YES ☐ NO ☐ NA
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