Attachment_4_Narrative_Response.docx

This is a Narrative Response attachment for an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's Budgetary and Management Branch (BMB) for the acquisition of a skid steer (PE-R6-0627-01). The Department requires a new skid steer to manage vegetation and repair infrastructure on Department-managed lands. The document functions as a standardized form that requires bidders to provide specific information and certifications in response to the solicitation specifications dated February 2, 2024 (Attachment 1 - Specifications 1920-0306307).

Bidders must complete several mandatory line items within this narrative response, including confirming compliance with all technical specifications or detailing any deviations, providing their California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer's Seller Permit number, and disclosing whether their company has conducted business outside the United States within the previous three years (with completion of the Darfur Contracting Act form required if applicable). Additionally, bidders must indicate their status regarding applicable preferences and incentives, specifically whether they are claiming California certified small business preference, non-small business status with at least 25 percent small business subcontractor preference, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive eligibility, with yes/no responses required for each category.