Attachment_4_-_Narrative_Response.docx
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- Attached to
- Refrigerated Semi Trailer Vans
- Solicitation number
- 0000037540
- Issued by
- Los Angeles County, Sacramento County, San Francisco City, California
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This is a Narrative Response attachment form issued by the California Department of General Services (DGS), Procurement Division, on behalf of the California Department of Education for a refrigerated semi-trailer procurement (Event ID 0000037540). The solicitation requests bids for refrigerated trailers meeting specified technical requirements, with delivery locations at 401 North 3rd Street in Sacramento and 2550 Fulton Road in Pomona, California. The estimated contract value ranges from $1,600,000 to $1,800,000. The attachment serves as a required bidding document where prospective contractors must complete mandatory disclosures and certifications regarding their qualifications and compliance with state requirements.
The form requires bidders to disclose their use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in deliverables or contract performance and to certify compliance with multiple California socioeconomic preferences and requirements, including Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) status, Small Business/Micro-Business (SB/MB) certification, and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) eligibility. Bidders must also provide their California Secretary of State Business Entity Number and Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer's Seller Permit number, confirm whether they conducted business outside the United States within the preceding three years (which would trigger Darfur Contracting Act filing requirements), and certify compliance with the Iran Contracting Act through three separate verification statements. All socioeconomic program participants must perform a Commercially Useful Function.
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| Attachment_3_-_Cost_Worksheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment_5_-_Work_Authorization_Form.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_2_-_Technical_Bid_Specification.pdf | ||
| Attachment_1_-_Administrative_Requirements.docx | DOCX document | |
| IFB_6100-0000037540_CDE_Refrigerated_Trailers.docx | DOCX document |
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| Department of General Services | Refrigerated Trailers |
| Procurement Division | BU 6100 Event ID 0000037540 |
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
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
*All bidder and/or subcontractors fulfilling any socioeconomic program must perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF).
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)
Bidder’s Secretary of State Business Entity Number:
Bidder’s California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer’s Seller Permit number:
CERTIFICATION:
IRAN CONTRACTING ACT VERIFICATION
1. In accordance with the Iran Contracting Act, does Bidder certify it is not on the current list of persons engaged in investment activities in Iran created by DGS?
Yes or No response only
☐ YES ☐ NO
2. In accordance with the Iran Contracting Act, does Bidder certify it is not a financial institution extending $20 million or more in credit to another person/vendor, for 45 days or more, if that other person/vendor will use the credit to provide goods or services in the energy sector in Iran and is identified on the current list of person engaged in investment activities in Iran created by DGS?
Yes or No response only
☐ YES ☐ NO
3. Has Bidder obtained an exemption from the certification requirement under the Iran Contracting Act?
Yes or No response only*
☐ YES ☐ NO
*If yes, submit documentation demonstrating the exemption approval with the bid response.
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