Attachment7-ProposersRateSheet-Word.docx

California Department of Aging RFP Number: RFP-2324-06 HICAP Modernization

ATTACHMENT 5

Proposer’s Rate Sheets Proposer’s Name:

The estimated rates indicated below will be used solely for computing the cost as a fair and equitable formula to determine the low firm and is not binding on the contracting agency. However, the actual prices quoted below by the firm shall be compulsory for the term of the Agreement. This Proposal Sheet shall become part of the contract (Exhibit B, Attachment 1).

As a result, the firm agrees to provide all labor, materials, licenses, permits, and transportation necessary to perform all services required for the preceding titled work under the Scope of Work. The rates listed on this Response Proposal Sheet shall include every expense item, direct and indirect, including taxes incidental to the specified rates. All payments shall be made monthly, in arrears.

The firm is required to complete each item. Inserting “N/A” or the failure to indicate a dollar amount in any item will be grounds for rejecting the proposal. A zero-dollar ($0.00) amount listed for any items will be interpreted and understood by the State to mean that the firm indicating a zero-dollar amount shall perform any such services, up to and including the quantity stated, at no cost to the state.

1. Budget Detail – Contractor’s Rates

SEE THE ATTACHED EXCEL SPREADSHEET

The Small Business Preference and/or DVBE Incentive, if any, will be applied to the point score after the above calculation is made. Please refer to Section 5 – Preference and Incentive Programs, to see how the preference points are applied.

THE ABOVE QUANTITIES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND ARE GIVEN AS A BASIS FOR THE COMPARISON OF RESPONSES. NO GUARANTEE IS MADE OR IMPLIED AS TO THE EXACT QUANTITY THAT WILL BE NEEDED IN CASE OF DISCREPANCY BETWEEN THE UNIT PRICE AND THE TOTAL SET FORTH FOR A UNIT BASIS ITEM, THE UNIT PRICE SHALL PREVAIL.

NO GUARANTEE OF WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT.

In the event of computational error, unit prices will prevail over extended totals. CDA will check calculations and recalculate bid totals as necessary.

The Contractor’s signature, in ink, affixed hereon and dated will constitute a certification under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the information provided is true and correct.

Company Name

Printed Name and Title of Bidder

Signature of Bidder

Date

I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the state of California, the forgoing is true and correct.

Important Considerations:

A. The Proposer shall use the sample template provided to set forth the proposal budget/rates in clear, legible figures.

B. By submitting a proposal, the Proposer agrees that his or her final proposal constitutes an irrevocable offer which shall be valid for 180 calendar days from the proposal submission date.

C. The CDA does not expressly, or by implication, agree that the actual amount of work will correspond therewith and reserves the right to omit portions of the work as may be deemed necessary or advisable by the CDA. The estimates of work are a good faith estimate and are not a guarantee of business. The percentages indicated below will be used solely for comparison of proposals. However, the actual rates quoted by the Proposer shall be binding for the term of the agreement.

D. The Proposer shall not be reimbursed for any travel-related expenses. All travel shall be at the expense of the contractor and must be factored into the rates.

E. If subcontractors are obtained to perform the work in this Agreement, their role and reimbursement method must be clearly identified in the technical proposal and on the Budget.

Instructions A. The Proposer shall submit their Budget using the template provided, in Excel format, with categories and costs clearly defined. Each of the Tasks in the Scope of Work must be clearly tied to the Budget AND the Proposer's Technical proposal as submitted in the Technical Proposal portion of the Proposer's submission including specific details that will be used by the Proposer for successful completion of all items in the Scope of Work.

Cost Proposal Scoring A. Currently, CDA has secured funding for one (1) year of service. Potential amendments must be bid on in advance.

B. The Small Business Preference and/or DVBE Incentive, if any, will be applied to the point score after the above calculation is made, and cost points have been assigned. Please refer to Section V – Preference and Incentive Programs, to see how the preference points are applied.

C. The Small Business Preference and/or DVBE Incentive, if any, will be applied to the point score after the above calculation is made. Please refer to Section 5 – Preference and Incentive Programs, to see how the preference points are applied.