ATTACHMENT_4_NARRATIVE_RESP_(CHILLERS).pdf

7760-0000038082 Centrifugal Water Chillers

Attachment 4

ATTACHMENT 4 – NARRATIVE RESPONSE

Instructions: Bidder must complete each line item outlined below:

BIDDER NAME:

NARRATIVE QUESTIONS:

1. GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (GENAI) REQUIREMENTS

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

2. PREFERENCES & INCENTIVES

DVBE Requirement:

By checking “yes”, Bidder claims to meet the mandatory DVBE requirements as a 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, OR

☐YES

☐NO

Check NA if DVBE Requirement has been exempted for this solicitation ☐NA

DVBE Incentive: By checking “yes”, Bidder claims to achieve 1% - 5% DVBE Incentive by being an OSDC Certified DVBE Firm or subcontracting to OSDS Certified DVBE subcontractor(s), OR

☐YES

☐NO

Check NA if DVBE Incentive has been exempted for this solicitation ☐NA

Small Business Preference: By checking “yes”, Bidder claims to be an OSDS Certified SB/MB and requests the Small Business Preference.

☐YES

☐NO

Non-Small Business Preference: By checking “yes”, Bidder claims to subcontract a minimum of 25% of its bid to Certified SB/MB’s and requests the Small Business Preference.

☐YES

☐NO

Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) Preference: By checking “yes”, Bidder claims a ___% (between 1%-4%) TACPA Preference and has included the fully executed Standard Form 830, Bidder’s Summary form, and Manufacturer’s Summary form (if supplying goods) with bid.

☐YES

☐NO

0B*All bidder and/or subcontractors fulfilling any socioeconomic program must perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF).

7760-0000038082 Centrifugal Water Chillers

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NARRATIVE QUESTIONS:

3. Bidder conducted business outside of the United States within the last three (3) years? ☐ YES ☐ NO (If “Yes” Bidder must submit the Darfur Contracting Act Form)

4. Authorized Resellers manufacturer’s website direct URL:

5. Bidder’s California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer’s Seller Permit number:

6. STATEMENT OF WORK COMPLIANCE:

The bidder must indicate below if the services and/or product(s) offered on this bid complies in all respects with the attached Statement of Work.

☐ YES ☐ NO

If No, bidder must list below, in detail, any and all deviations.

LIST DEVIATIONS:

*All bidder and/or subcontractors fulfilling any socioeconomic program must perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF).