C24555004_Solicitation_Booklet.pdf

Last Day of Posting

Written compilation of all questions and answers, and any IFB addenda will be posted and emailed to identified proposers.

State of California - The Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Time Schedule for this IFB:

It is recognized that time is of the essence. All bidders are hereby advised of the following schedule and will be expected to adhere to the required dates and times.

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 IFB Release Date

Upon Approval by DPR HQ Proposed Start Date of Agreement

Monday, November 25, 2024

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Deadline for Written Questions from Bidders

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Bid Opening at 2:00 PM in 5172 Borrego Springs, CA 92004

INVITATION FOR BID

FOR

PICACHO STATE PARK SRA

INTERPRETIVE PANEL PROJECT

CONTRACT#C24555004

Submit Bids to:

Raquel Gonzalez, Contract Analyst Department of Parks and Recreation

Ocotillo Wells District 5172 Hwy 78 #10

Borrego Springs, CA 92004004

The DVBE Participation Requirement for this solicitation has been waived - however, the DVBE Incentive still applies.

Raquel.Gonzalez Cross-Out

State of California●Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Ocotillo Wells District Office SVRA 5172 Hwy 78, Borrego Springs, CA 92004

Department of Parks and Recreation

Ocotillo Wells District Office Attn: Raquel Gonzalez 5172 Hwy 78 #10 Borrego Springs, CA 92004 Email:raquel.gonzalez@parks.ca.gov

Please note that no verbal information given will be binding upon the State unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum.

Thank you for your interest in our Department's service needs.

Sincerely, Raquel Gonzalez Contracts Officer

Gavin Newsom, Governor

Armando Quintero, Director

November 12, 2024

INVITATION FOR BID

C24555004

You are invited to review and respond to the attached Invitation for Bid (IFB) Number C24555004 entitled "Picacho State Park, SRA Interpretive Panel Contract". When preparing and submitting a bid, compliance with the instructions found herein is imperative. Failure to follow instructions will deem the bid non-responsive and will not be considered for this award.

All agreement entered into with the State of California will include, by reference, General Terms and

Conditions (GTC 04/2017) and Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) that maybe viewed and downloaded at this internet site:

http://www.dgs.ca.gov/ols/Resources/StandardContractLanguage.aspx

If any prospective bidder lacks internet access, a hard copy of these items can be obtained by contacting the person listed below.

In the opinion of the Department of Parks and Recreation, this Invitation for Bid is complete and without need of explanation. However, if questions arise or there is a need to obtain clarifying information, put put all inquiries in writing and email them to the contact information below by Close of Business on December 3, 2024.

mailto:magnolia.francisco@parks.ca.gov https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=imgres&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwj-gfe7sI3bAhVB34MKHYf-BCEQjRx6BAgBEAU&url=https://www.parks.ca.gov/&psig=AOvVaw3ArAA4yi0Dnw55RmdNBvMh&ust=1526668226197305

ITEM

Cover Sheet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Invitation for Bid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Table of Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

I. SMALL BUSINESS AND DVBE PREFERENCES AND INCENTIVES

Small Business (SB) Preference (DPR 85) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) Notice - (DPR 479IW) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5

Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise Declaration (STD 843) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Bidder's DVBE Participation, (DPR 486) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Small Business (SB) Notice, (DPR 478) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2

Contractor's Actual SB/MB & DVBE Participation (DPR 489) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

II. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, SPECIFICATIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

IV. BID SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS

Bid Document Checklist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

(DPR 326B), Exhibit B, Attachment 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration (STD 843)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Bidders DVBE Participation (DPR 486) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

-Small Business Preference (DPR 85) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

-Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DPR 74)

Bidders's Declaration (GSPD-05-105) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Contractor's Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

California Public Contract Code Section 10162 (DPR 20) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

California Civil Rights Laws Attachment (DGS OLS 04) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

No. of Pages

State of California - The Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Ocotillo Wells District Office

IFB No. C24555004

Picacho State Park, Interpretive Panel Service Contract

Imperial County

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Invitation for Bids Exhibit A, Scope of Work Exhibit B Standard Agreement (DPR 604) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - Exhibit B, Attachment 1 - Service Contracts Bid Form (DPR 940B) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Exhibit D, Services (DPR 605S) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - Exhibit E, Consulting Services (DPR 606CS)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Payee Data Record (STD 204) and Payee Data Record Supplement (DPR 88)

The following pages represent a sample of the contract that will be awarded from this IFB. Please review it carefully and present any questions in writing to the contact identified for this IFB.

III. SAMPLE AGREEMENT

Standard Agreement (STD 213) Exhibit A, Scope of Work Exhibit B, Standard Agreement (DPR 604) Exhibit B, Attachment 1- Service Contracts Bid Form (DPR 940B) Exhibit D, Services (DPR 605S) Exhibit E, Consulting Services (DPR 606CS) Payee Data Record (STD 204) and Payee Data Record Supplement (DPR 88)

I. SMALL BUSINESS AND DVBE

PREFENCES AND INCENTIVES

COMPANY NAME CONTRACTING WITH NATURE OF WORK TIER

DOLLAR

VALUE

OF

Total Small Business Subcontractor Dollar Value

Total Amount of Bid

TOTAL % OF BID FOR ALL SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

DPR 85 (Rev. 6/2011)(Excel 6/6/2011)

COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS

SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE

State of California - Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Certified Small Businesses (SBs) may receive a 5% preference. Non Certified Small Business (SB) contractors may receive a 5% preference by subcontracting a minimum of 25% of the total monetary amount of their bid to Certified Small Businesses.

See the DPR 478, Small Business Notice for more information about the SB Preference.

COMPANY NAME: List the names of the subcontractors and suppliers proposed for the 25% Small Business (SB) subcontractor participation.

CONTRACTING WITH: Enter the name of the company with which the company listed is contracting.

NATURE OF WORK: Identify the proposed work (or materials or equipment) to be provided.

TIER: The Bidder may count toward its 25% Small Business participation goal the dollar value of work and supplies to be obtained by its primary subcontractors and suppliers from SB subcontractor firms as second and third level tier subcontractors/suppliers. Using the following codes, indicate the contracting tier for each SB company listed for participation:

0 = Prime or Joint Contractor 1 = Primary Subcontractor or Supplier 2 = Subcontractor/Supplier of Level 1 Subcontractor/Supplier 3 = Subcontractor/Supplier of Level 2 Subcontractor/Supplier

DOLLAR VALUE: Enter the dollar amount of the bid to be performed by the listed company’s own forces.

PERCENTAGE OF BID: Enter the percentage of the total bid amount the dollar value represents.

PRINTOUT: In order to claim the 25% Small Business participation credit, a printout from the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services eProcurement website for each SB listed.

PRINT-

OUT

DATECONTRACTOR NAME

PART I

IS CONTRACTOR A CALIFORNIA CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESS?

YES NO

If Yes, attach Contractor's certification printout from the eProcurement website to this form and stop here.

If No, you still may qualify for the Small Business Preference, complete Part II below.

PART II

SB CERT NO.

SB CERT NUMBER:

SB CERT NUMBER:

SB CERT NUMBER:

SB CERT NUMBER:

DPR 479IW (Rev. 10/2022)(Excel10/19/2022)(Page 1 of 5)

1. Bidder's attention is directed to the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Requirement for bidders, as outlined in the accompanying bid package.

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Notice

2. What is a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)?

a. For a business to be considered a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), they must be certified with the State of California - Department of General Services in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 1896.94. Please see the following website for more information about DVBE certification benefits and eligibility requirements:

www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Certify-or- Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise

b. Only DVBEs who perform a commercially useful function relevant to this solicitation, may be used to satisfy the DVBE incentive program requirements.

3. Commercially Useful Function Definition

a. California Code of Regulations, Title 2, § 1896.61(l): The term "DVBE contractor, subcontractor or supplier" means any person or entity that satisfies the ownership (or management) and control requirements of §1896.61(f); is certified in accordance with §1896.70;

and provides services or goods that contribute to the fulfillment of the contract requirements by performing a commercially useful function.

b. A person or entity must perform a commercially useful function (CUF) as defined under Military and Veterans Code (MVC) §999.

c. A contractor, subcontractor, or supplier will not be considered to perform a commercially useful function if the contractor's, subcontractor's, or supplier's role is limited to that of an extra participant in a transaction, contract, or project through which funds are passed in order to obtain the appearance of disabled veteran business enterprise participation.

4. What is the DVBE Incentive Program?

a. The DVBE Incentive Program was established by statute and applies to contracts solely financed by State funds. This program is separate from the DVBE Participation Program. The incentive is designed to encourage bidders to partner with DVBE subcontractors.

The DVBE Participation Requirement for this solicitation has been waived – however the DVBE Incentive still applies.

There is no minimum DVBE participation requirement for this solicitation.

DVBE Incentive for Invitation For Bid (IFB) (Participation Requirement Waived)

State of California - Natural Resources Agency http://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Certify-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise

DPR 479IW (Rev. 10/2022)(Excel 10/19/2022)(Page 2 of 5)

b. The incentive may be combined with other incentives and preferences up to an established cap of $100,000.00. The incentive is used only for evaluation purposes and does not alter the amounts of the actual bids.

5. Reporting Requirement

a. If, for this agreement, a contractor made a commitment to achieve disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, within 60 days of receiving final payment under this agreement (or within such other time period as may be specified elsewhere in this agreement) the contractor must certify in a report to the awarding department:

i) the total amount the prime contractor received under the contract

ii) the name and address of the DVBE(s) that participated in the performance of the contract

iii) the amount each DVBE received from the prime contractor

iv) that all payments under the contract have been made to the DVBE(s)

v) the actual percentage of DVBE participation that was achieved

b. You will be required to report to DPR the actual dollars spent with each DVBE subcontractor on form DPR 489. If awarded the contract you will receive this form at the completion of the contract. A person or entity that knowingly provides false information shall be subject to a civil penalty for each violation. (Military & Veterans Code (M&VC) § 999.5(d)).

6. Who is eligible to receive the incentive?

a. Any responsive and responsible bidder who has attained .01% DVBE participation or higher with a registered and certified DVBE.

7. Documentation

a. Bidders must document DVBE participation commitment by completing and submitting the following forms:

1) DPR 486, Bidder’s DVBE Participation: The DPR 486 is used to document the proposed prime contractor and subcontractors, including their roles and responsibilities. The form must be submitted with the bid package. If there is a discrepancy between the dollar amount and percentage of bid for DVBE participation then the percentage shall prevail.

2) DGS PD 843: All disabled veteran owners and disabled veteran managers of the DVBE must complete the form and submit it with the bid package. A DGS PD 843 needs to be submitted by every DVBE supplier who is part of a bid whether they are the prime contractor or subcontractor.

b. Bids that fail to submit the completed required forms to confirm the level of DVBE participation will not be eligible to receive the DVBE incentive. Clerical and typographical errors on these forms may be corrected at the State’s sole discretion.

c. Information submitted by the bidders to claim the DVBE incentive(s) will be verified by the State. If evidence of an alleged violation is found during the verification process, the State shall initiate an investigation, in accordance with the requirements of the PCC §10115, et seq., and MVC §999 et seq., and follow the investigatory procedures required by the 2 CCR §1896.80.

Contractors found to be in violation of certain provisions may be subject to loss of certification, penalties and/or contract termination.

c. Table A – Invitation For Bid (IFB) (aka Low Price Method)

a. Low Price Method

A B C

$98,000.00 $102,100.00 $100,000.00

0% 8% 4.5%

1 3 2 n/a 5% 4% n/a

$4,900.00

(5% x $98,000)

$3,920.00

(4% x $98,000) n/a

97,100.00

($102,100 - $4,900)

96,080.00

($100,000 - $3,920)

3 2 1

DPR 479IW (Rev. 10/2022)(Excel 10/19/2022)(Page 3 of 5)

Final Rank:

DVBE Incentive (from Table A)

Incentive Amount

(% x Lowest Responsive and

Responsible Bid Price)

Adjusted Bid Price

(Bidder's Price - Bidder's Incentive

Amount)

Bidder Name

Original Bid Price

DVBE Participation for certified

DVBE Prime or Subcontractors

Initial Ranking

2% - 2.99%

.01% - 1.99%

5% of lowest responsive and responsible bid

4% of lowest responsive and responsible bid

3% of lowest responsive and responsible bid

2% of lowest responsive and responsible bid

1% of lowest responsive and responsible bid

Confirmed DVBE

Participation of DVBE Incentive Amount for IFB

5% or more

4% - 4.99%

3% - 3.99%

8. How does the DVBE Incentive Program Work?

a. The DVBE incentive is used only for evaluation purposes to determine the successful bidder and does not alter the amounts of the actual bids. A dollar cap of $100,000.00 is set for all combined incentives and preferences.

b. For contracts to be awarded based on the Low Price Method, the incentive amount is equal to a percentage of the lowest responsive and responsible bid based on the amount of DVBE participation in the bid being evaluated per Table A below. The Computation Method does not include the small business preference; however, the small business preference may be applied and may affect the application of the incentive and the outcome of the ranking.

9. Computation Method

The State of California www.dgs.ca.gov/PD

Department of General Services Receptionist: (916) 375-4940

Office of Small Business and DVBE Services 24-hour recording: (916) 322-5060

707 Third Street, First Floor – Room 400 FAX: (916) 375-4950 West Sacramento, CA 95605 OSDSHelp@dgs.ca.gov

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10. Substitution of Proposed DVBE

a. If awarded the contract, the DVBE subcontractors and/or contractors proposed by bidder must be used unless prior written notice of substitution is provided to the state and the state approves such substitution.

b. The notice must include a minimum of: (1) a written explanation of the reason for the substitution; and (2) an updated DPR 486 must be submitted to the award office of Department of Parks and Recreation. The substitution request must before approved before the substitution can take place.

c. Failure to adhere to at least the DVBE participation proposed by the successful bidder may be cause for contract termination and recovery of damages under the rights and remedies due the state under the default section of the contract.

d. Contractor understands and agrees that should award of this contract be based in part on their commitment to use the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) subcontractor(s) identified in their bid or offer, per Military and Veterans Code 999.5 (e), a DVBE subcontractor may only be replaced by another DVBE subcontractor and must be approved by the State. Changes to the scope of work that impact the DVBE subcontractor(s) identified in the bid or offer and approved DVBE substitutions will be documented by contract amendment.

e. Failure of Contractor to seek substitution and adhere to the DVBE participation level identified in the bid or offer may be cause for contract termination, recovery of damages under rights and remedies due to the State, and penalties as outlined in M&VC § 999.9; Public Contract Code (PCC) § 10115.10, or PCC § 4110 (applies to public works only).

11. To locate DVBE contractors:

a. Contact the department’s contracting official named in this solicitation for any DVBE contractors who may have identified themselves as potential subcontractors, and to obtain suggestions for search criteria to possibly identify DVBE contractors for the solicitation. You may also contact the department’s SB/DVBE Advocate for assistance – www.parks.ca.gov/advocate.

b. Access the list of all certified DVBEs by using the Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) online certified firm database at:

https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx?psNewWin=true

Search by “Keywords” or United Nations Standard Products and Services Codes (UNSPSC), that apply to the elements of work you want to subcontract to a DVBE.

c. Check for subcontractor ads that may be placed on the California State Contracts Register (CSCR) for this solicitation prior to the closing date. You may access the CSCR at:

www.Caleprocure.ca.gov

d. The State of California, Department of General Services, Procurement Division, Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS) offers many services that assist contractor/business owners with a variety of information designed to streamline the State contracting process. OSDS also certifies http://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD mailto:OSDSHelp@dgs.ca.gov

b. DPR 486 - Part 2

c. DGS PD 843

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a. DPR 486 - Part 1

DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE)

DVBE Documentation Checklist

1. The State of California acknowledges the service and sacrifice of its disabled veterans, in part, through the “Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Program.” As mandated bylaw, state agencies have a goal to award at least 3% of their annual contract dollars to certifiedDVBE’s.

2. When a firm bids on a state DPR contract that contains DVBE participation, the firm may benefit from the DVBE Incentive program. We encourage all suppliers to obtain as much DVBE participation as possible.

3. INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTATION (DPR 486 AND DGS PD 843) MUST RESULT IN

DISQUALIFICATION FROM FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE

CONTRACT.

4. The following checklist is provided to assist bidders with their DVBE participation documentation:

All DVBE participation is indicated.

The names of each participating DVBE company is listed with the dollar value and applied percentage of the bid.

A copy of the printout from eProcurement system showing the company’s DVBE certification status.

The DVBE participation percentage listed agrees with the dollar value claimed.

Signed “Bidder’s Certification.”

A completed and signed DGS PD 843 is included with the bid for every DVBE (whether prime contractor or subcontractor) included.

http://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/pd/poliproc/STD-843FillPrintFields.pdf http://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/pd/poliproc/STD-843FillPrintFields.pdf

DPR 486 (New 1/2010)(Excel 1/26/2010)

COMPANY INFORMATION

COMPANY INFORMATION: List the information (Company Name, Contact information) of subcontractor(s) and supplier(s) proposed for DVBE. If prime contractor is a DVBE, the name must be listed for participation.

COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS

PART 1 — SUMMARY OF DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) PARTICIPATION

State of California - Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

COMPANY NAME

CONTACT

COMPANY NAME

CONTACT

I hereby certifiy that I have made a diligent effort to ascertain the facts with regard to the representations made herein. In making this certification, I am aware of Section 12650 et seq. of the Government Code providing for the imposition of treble damages for making false claims against the State and Section 10115.10 of the Public Contract Code making it a crime for intentionally making an untrue statement in this certificate.

PART 2 — BIDDER'S CERTIFICATION

BIDDING COMPANY'S NAME

SIGNATURE

DATE

TITLE (e.g. BUSINESS OWNER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ETC.)

CONTRACTING WITH: Show the name of the department or company with which the company listed is contracting.

PRINT OUT: In order to claim DVBE participation credit, a printout from the eProcurement system showing their supplier ID and the status of their certification must be furnished with the bidder's bid or upon the signing of contract documents. Check mark if a copy of the printout is included.

NATURE OF WORK: Identify the proposed work (or materials or equipment) to be provided.

TIER: Bidder may count toward its participation goal the dollar value of work and supplies to be obtained by its primary subcontrac tors and suppliers from DVBE firms as second and third level tier subcontractors/suppliers. Contracting tier should be indicated with the following designations:

DVBE company listed for participation.

0 = Prime or Joint Contractor 1 = Primary Subcontractor or Supplier 2 = Subcontractor/Supplier of Level 1 Subcontractor/Supplier 3 = Subcontractor/Supplier of Level 2 Subcontractor/Supplier

DOLLAR VALUE: The dollar amount of the bid to be performed by the listed company’s own forces.

PERCENTAGE OF BID: The percentage of the total bid amount the dollar value represents.

CONTRACTING WITH

PERCENT OF BID

PRINT-

OUT

TIER

NATURE OF WORK

CONTACT PHONE

DOLLAR VALUE

COMPANY NAME

CONTACT

CONTRACTING WITH

PERCENT OF BID

PRINT-

OUT

TIER

NATURE OF WORK

CONTACT PHONE

DOLLAR VALUE

CONTRACTING WITH

PERCENT OF BID

PRINT-

TIER

NATURE OF WORK

CONTACT PHONE

DOLLAR VALUE

COMPANY NAME

CONTACT

CONTRACTING WITH

PERCENT OF BID

PRINT-

TIER

NATURE OF WORK

CONTACT PHONE

DOLLAR VALUE

BIDDER'S DVBE PARTICIPATION

PRINTED NAME

OUT

OUT

SOLICITATION NUMBER

DVBE CERTIFICATION NO.

DVBE CERTIFICATION NO.

DVBE CERTIFICATION NO.

DVBE CERTIFICATION NO.

DVBE CERTIFICATION NO.: Provide the DVBE Certification Number assigned to company.

Bidder

Bid Amount Bid After 5% Preference Small Business Status

$30,750 $30,750 Claims small business status, but is not CA certified

$29,870 $28,421 Claims small business and is CA Certified

$28,975 $28,975 Does not claim to be a small business

$29,520 $29,520

Claims small business status, but their CA certification has expired

Small Business (SB) Notice 5% Small Business Preference

1. What is a California Certified Small Business (SB)?

a) For a business to be considered a Small Business (SB), they must be certified with the State of California

- Department of General Services in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 1896.94.

State of California - Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

b) Your business may be eligible if it meets all of the following*:

1. Must be independently owned and operated.

2. Cannot be dominant in its field of operation.

3. Must have its principal office located in California.

4. Must have its owners (or officers in the case of a corporation) domiciled in California.

5. Together with its affiliates, be either:

° A business with 100 or fewer employees, and an average annual gross receipts of $14 million or less over the previous three tax years, or

° A manufacturer with 100 or fewer employees.

6. Microbusiness: A small business will automatically be designated as a microbusiness if gross annual receipts, together with all affiliates, are less than $3,500,000 or, the small business is a manufacturer with 25 or fewer employees.

* For additional details visit the Department of General Services (DGS) web site at:

www.dgs.ca.gov/pd/Programs/OSDS.aspx.

2. What is the SB Preference?

a) State law allows certified small business (SB) and microbusiness (MB) firms to receive a 5% bidding preference on applicable state solicitations. The 5% preference is also available for non-certified businesses who subcontract 25% of contract amount with a certified SB/MB.

b) The effect of the preference is to help SBs/MBs be more competitive in the bid process, thereby enhancing state contract awards directly or indirectly to SB/MB. The preference is only used for computation purposes to determine the winning bidder, the contract is awarded at the actual bid amount.

http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus/sbpref.htm

3. In no event shall the SB preference or non-SB subcontracting reference exceed $50,000 in any single bid.

4. How does the 5% Small Business (SB) Preference Work?

a) The following example shows how the 5% preference computation works, and how it is used to determine a successful bidder.

The State of California

Department of General Services

Office of Small Business and DVBE Services

707 Third Street, First Floor – Room 400

West Sacramento, CA 95605 www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus

Receptionist: (916) 375-4940

24-hour recording: (916) 322-5060

FAX: (916) 375-4950

OSDCHelp@dgs.ca.gov

b) Computation Method for example 4-a:

1. Five percent is applied to the lowest (non-certified small business) responsible bid

([Bidder 2] $28,975 x .05 = $1448.75).

2. The preference amount ($1,448.75) is subtracted from the certified small business (Bidder 4’s) bid amount ($29,870 - $1,448.75 = $28,421.25).

3. Bidder 4’s computed total is $28,421.25, making them the lowest bidder.

4. The contract is awarded to Bidder 4 for $29,870.

c) NOTE: The 5% SB preference is applied to currently certified and registered small businesses and is used for bid evaluation purposes and does not alter the bid's actual amount.

5. Documentation

a) Bidders must provide a printout from the State's SB/DVBE vendor system showing your certification and expiration date from the following web site. www.Caleprocure.ca.gov

b) If a non-certified firm is claiming the SB Preference based on subcontracting at least 25% of the contract to a certified SB/MB, you must include a complete DPR 85 with your bid. An evaluated bid under the 25% SB subcontracting qualification cannot displace a certiffied and registered SB.

c) At completion of peformance and when SB participation was included toward SB goals under this contract, then the contractor must complete and submit form DPR 489 to the State's designated representative under this contract and within the time specified within the contracting documents or within 60 days of receipt of final payment, which ever is sooner.

6. Verification Information submitted by the bidders to claim the SB Preference will be verified by the State. If evidence of an alleged violation is found during the verification process, the State shall initiate an investigation, in accordance with the requirements of the PCC §10115, et seq., and MVC §999 et seq., and follow the investigatory procedures required by the 2 CCR §1896.80. Contractors found to be in violation of certain provisions may be subject to loss of certification, penalties and/or contract termination.

7. To locate SB/MB contractors:

a) Contact the department’s contracting official named in this solicitation for any SB/MB contractors who may have identified themselves as potential subcontractors, and to obtain suggestions for search criteria to possibly identify SB/MB contractors for the solicitation. You may also contact the department’s SB/DVBE Advocate for assistance: www.parks.ca.gov/advocate.

b) Access the list of all certified SB/MBs by using the Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) online certified firm database at: www.Caleprocure.ca.gov

c) Search by “Keywords” or United Nations Standard Products and Services Codes (UNSPSC) that apply to the elements of work you want to subcontract to a SB/MB.

d) Check for subcontractor ads that may be placed on the California State Contracts Register (CSCR) for this solicitation prior to the closing date. You may access the CSCR at: www.Caleprocure.ca.gov http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus mailto:OSDCHelp@dgs.ca.gov

DPR 489 (New 1/2010)(Excel 1/29/2010)

COMPANY INFORMATION

COMPANY INFORMATION: List the information of the prime and the subcontractor(s) and supplier(s) for SB/MB and/or DVBE.

COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS

PART 1 — ACTUAL SMALL BUSINESS (SB)/MICRO BUSINESS (MB) AND DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE)

State of California - Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

PRIME COMPANY NAME

CONTACT

CONTACT

I hereby certifiy that I have made a diligent effort to ascertain the facts with regard to the representations made herein; including dollar amounts listed above were made to the DVBE(s). In making this certification, I am aware of Section 12650 et seq. of the Government Code providing for the imposition of treble damages for making false claims against the State and Section 10115.10 of the Public Contract Code making it a crime for intentionally making an untrue statement in this certificate.

PART 2 — CERTIFICATION

SIGNATURE

DATE

TITLE (e.g. BUSINESS OWNER/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ETC.)

TIER: Contractor may count toward its participation goal the dollar value of work and supplies to be obtained by its primary subcon tractors and suppliers from SB and/or DVBE firms as second and third level tier subcontractors/suppliers. Contracting tier should be indicated with the following designations:

SB and/or DVBE company listed for participation.

0 = Prime or Joint Contractor 1 = Primary Subcontractor or Supplier

DOLLAR VALUE: The dollar amount of the contract actually paid to subcontracted company.

PERCENT OF CONTRACT: The percentage of the total contract amount the dollar value represents.

CONTRACT NUMBER PRIME COMPANY ADDRESS (Street, City, State, Zip Code)

CONTACT PHONE TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE PAID TO PRIME COMPANY

SUBCONTRACTED COMPANY NAME

CONTACT

CONTRACTED WITH

PERCENT OF CONTRACTTIER

COMPANY ADDRESS (Street, City, State, Zip Code)

CONTACT PHONE DOLLAR VALUE

CONTACT

CONTACTCONTACT

CONTRACTOR'S ACTUAL SB/MB & DVBE PARTICIPATION

PRINTED NAME

Upon completion of a contract, for which a commitment to achieve SB/MB and/or DVBE participation goal was made, the prime contractor must report to the Department of Parks and Recreation the total amount paid to the awarded contractor, the actual percentage of participation that was achieved and must also certify that the information reported is correct.

CONTRACTED WITH

PERCENT OF CONTRACTTIER

COMPANY ADDRESS (Street, City, State, Zip Code)

CONTACT PHONE DOLLAR VALUE

CONTRACTED WITH

PERCENT OF CONTRACTTIER

COMPANY ADDRESS (Street, City, State, Zip Code)

CONTACT PHONE DOLLAR VALUE

SUBCONTRACTED COMPANY NAME

SUBCONTRACTED COMPANY NAME

P

R I

M E

S U B

S

U B

S

U B

NONE CERTIFICATION NO.

SB/MB

DVBE

CERTIFICATION NO.

SB/MB

DVBE

CERTIFICATION NO.

SB/MB

DVBE

CERTIFICATION NO.

SB/MB/DVBE STATUS: Identify whether company is a California Certified SB/MB and/or DVBE and provide certification number.

SB/MB

DVBE

CONTACTCONTACT

CONTRACTED WITH

PERCENT OF CONTRACTTIER

COMPANY ADDRESS (Street, City, State, Zip Code)

CONTACT PHONE DOLLAR VALUE

SUBCONTRACTED COMPANY NAME

S U

B SB/MB

DVBE

CERTIFICATION NO.

2 = Subcontractor/Supplier of Level 1 Subcontractor/Supplier 3 = Subcontractor/Supplier of Level 2 Subcontractor/Supplier

CONTRACTED WITH: Show the name of the department or company with which the company listed contracted.

II. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS,

SPECIFICATIONS, TERMS AND

CONDITIONS.

DPR 326A (Rev. 10/2008)(Excel 10/10/2008)

5172 Hwy 78, Borrego Springs, CA 92004

Ocotillo Wells District Wells

5172 Hwy 78 #10, BORREGO SPRINGS, CA 92004

2:00 PM December 10, 2024

Ocotillo Wells District Area publicly opened and read for performing work as follows:

Provide all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to haul refuse from

No bid will be considered unless it is prepared and submitted in accordance with the conditions set forth in the Instructions to Bidders for Interpretive Panels Project.

until on at which time and place they will be

Sealed bids will be received by the Department of Parks and Recreation at

State of California - The Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

INTERPRATIVE PANELS

INVITATION FOR BIDS

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For further information about this project, please contact Project Representative, Taylour Unzicker at 760 -1302. For directions, call the park office at 760-767-1328.

Contractor's Name:

Agreement Number:

SCOPE OF WORK

EXHIBIT A

(Standard Agreement)

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1. Contractor agrees to provide to the Department of Parks and Recreation (�D _P_R�) _________ services as described herein:

2. The services shall be performed at:

3. The services shall be provided during:

4. The project representatives during the term of this Agreement will be:

State Agency: Department of Parks and Recreation Contractor:

Section/Unit: Ocotillo Wells District/Picacho SRA Section/Unit:

Attention: Raquel Gonzalez Attention:

Address: 5172 Hwy 78 #10 Address:

City/State/Zip Code: Borrego Springs, CA 92004 City/State/Zip Code:

Phone: 760-767-7001 Phone:

Fax: Fax:

E-mail Address: raquel.gonzalez@parks.ca.gov E-mail Address:

DPR 603 (Rev. 2/2011)(Excel 2/10/2011)

"The fabrication of at least eight (8) interpretive panels in porcelain enamel. The porcelain panels are to be printed in full color and feature complex graphics such as photographs, vector graphics, shapes, and fonts. Porcelain enamel panels shall be warranted against failure or fading by the contractor for 25 years. Ordinary wear, weathering, and unusual neglect or abuse shall be exempted. In addition, contractor shall provide a five-year guarantee against defects and faults on all aspects of the design, engineering, and fabrication. Ordinary wear, weathering and unusual neglect or abuse shall be exempted.

Contractor shall have the option to print panels from PDF or formats alternative to Adobe CC, such as Serif’s Affinity suite of software. Contractor also agrees to provide the fabrication of at least eight exhibit bases in various sixes to display the porcelain enamels. One (1) exhibit base shall be an NPS style double leg upright that holds a 36 inch wide by 24-inch-tall panel. The exhibit base shall have an awning or roof structure to shade the panel. Six (6) exhibit bases shall be an NPS low-profile traditional style with 45-degree display angle, that hold 42 inch wide by 24-inch-tall panels.

All exhibit bases shall be powder-coated in a dark brown finish. Contractor shall provide a one-year guarantee against defects and faults on all aspects of design, engineering, fabrication, and set-up. Ordinary wear, weathering and unusual neglect or abuse shall be exempted."

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BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS

1. Invoicing and Payment

A. For services satisfactorily rendered, and upon receipt and approval of the invoices, the State agrees to compensate the Contractor for actual expenditures incurred in accordance with the rates specified in

, marked Exhibit B, Attachment 1, which is attached hereto and made a part of this Agreement.

B. Invoices shall include the Agreement Number and shall be submitted in triplicate not more frequently than monthly in arrears to:

2. Budget Contingency Clause

A. It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current year and/or any subsequent years covered under this Agreement does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this Agreement shall be of no further force and effect. In this event, the State shall have no liability to pay any funds whatsoever to Contractor or to furnish any other considerations under this Agreement and Contractor shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this Agreement.

B. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for purposes of this program, the State shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the State, or offer an agreement amendment to Contractor to reflect the reduced amount.

3. Prompt Payment Clause

Payment will be made in accordance with, and within the time specified in, Government Code Chapter 4.5, commencing with Section 927.

4. Timely Submission of Final Invoice

A. A final undisputed invoice shall be submitted for payment no more than ninety (90) calendar days following expiration or termination date of this Agreement, unless a later or alternate deadline is agreed to in writing by the project representative. Said invoice should be clearly marked "Final Invoice," thus indicating that all payment obligations of the State under this Agreement have ceased and that no further payments are due or outstanding.

B. The State may, at its discretion, choose not to honor any delinquent final invoice if the Contractor fails to obtain prior written State approval of an alternate final invoice submission deadline. Written State approval shall be sought from the project representative prior to the expiration or termination date of this Agreement.

DPR 604 (Rev. 12/2021)(Excel 12/28/2021)

EXHIBIT B

(Standard Agreement) of

Service Contract Quote

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BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS

5 Disabled Veterans Participation Goals

A.

B.

C.

DPR 604 (Rev. 12/2021)(Excel 12/28/2021)

Upon completion of an awarded contract in which a commitment to achieve a DVBE goal was made, the prime contractor that entered into a subcontract with a DVBE is required to complete and submit form STD.

817 within 60 days to certify payment information to the awarding department, in accordance with Military and Veterans Code (M&VC) Section 999.5.

For contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2021, pursuant to M&VC Section 999.7, the State shall withhold ten thousand dollars ($10,000) from the final payment, or the full final payment if less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), until the prime contractor complies with the certification requirements of M&VC Section

999.5. Prime contractors that fail to comply with the certification requirements shall be given notice and allowed to cure the defect. If after 15 calendar days but not more than 30 calendar days from the date of the notice, the prime contractor fails to comply with the certification requirements, the State shall permanently deduct ten thoursand dollars ($10,000) from the final payment, or the full payment if less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). The withholding applies to all contracts with a DVBE subcontractor.

Notwithstanding any other law, an awarding department shall not withhold more than the amount specified on the final payment of any disabled veteran business enterprise contract for the purposes of ensuring compliance with the certification requirements of M&VC 999.5.

EXHIBIT B

(Standard Agreement)

DPR 940B (Rev. 5/2011)(Excel 5/5/2011)

Ocotillo Wells District Office-SVRA

12-10-24 2:00 P.M.

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Picacho State Park, Interpretive Panels

State of California - Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

SERVICE CONTRACTS BID FORM

DATE

UNIT

PROJECT

BID OPENING

FIRM NAME FAX NO.

ADDRESS CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE

STATUS OF BUSINESS (check appropriate box.)

Individual.

Corporation. State in which incorporated:

Partnership. Full names of partners:

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

TITLE

DATE

BIDDER'S PRINTED NAME

LICENSE CLASSIFICATION ARE YOU CLAIMING PREFERENCE AS A SMALL BUSINESS?

NoYes. Small Business Certification No.

THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WAIVE ANY IRREGULARITY IN ANY BID OR TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.

The undersigned hereby proposes to furnish services, materials, or equipment, or to perform all work required in accordance with the bid documents for the foregoing titled project, and such addenda thereto as may be issued prior to bid opening date.

Nondiscrimination Compliance Statement The prospective contractor's signature affixed hereon and dated shall constitute a certification under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the bidder has, unless exempted, complied with the nondiscrimination program requirements of Government Code Section 12990 and Title 2, California Code of Regulations Section 8103.

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Participation In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 10115, the Department of Parks and Recreation has established criteria to implement the disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) program goal which bidder must meet; provided, however, the DVBE participation requirement is included herein and made part of the bid documents. (See DVBE Notice included in solicitation for details.)

Small Business Preference A five percent preference will be granted to any bidder currently certified by the Department of General Services as a California Small Business. (See Small Business Notice included in solicitation for details.)

Exhibit B, Attachment 1

PHONE NO.

BIDDER'S SIGNATURE (Signature)

FEDERAL EMPLOYER ID NO.

CONTRACT NUMBER

The undersigned is duly authorized to submit this bid on behalf of the company.

DPR 940B (Back)

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SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Insurance Requirements

A. Policy

B. Coverage (Additional coverage beyond the following, when required, shall be identified through an attachment to this exhibit.)

C. Endorsements (The following must appear on the Endorsement Page.)

D. Contractor’s Additional Responsibilities

DPR 605S (Rev. 7/2024)(Excel 7/24/2024)

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EXHIBIT D — SERVICES

(Standard Agreement) of

When Contractor submits a signed agreement to State, Contractor shall furnish to State a Certificate(s) of Insurance and endorsements in compliance with the following requirements:

Additional Insured: That the State of California, its officers, agents, employees and servants are included as additional insured, but only insofar as the operations under this agreement are concerned. The endorsements are to be provided for the general liability and motor vehicle liability policies.

Waiver of Subrogation: When work is performed on State-owned or controlled property the Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation endorsement in favor of the State. This endorsement shall also be provided.

The Certificate of Insurance shall: (a) be in a form acceptable to State; (b) be written by an insurer acceptable to State; (c) be maintained at Contractor’s sole expense; (d) be in full force for the complete term of the agreement; (e) be primary, and not in excess to any insurance carried by State; (f) be furnished to State within fifteen (15) days, upon request.

General Liability Insurance: Contractor shall procure commercial general liability insurance covering liability arising out of premises operations, products/completed operations, independent contractors, personal/advertising injury and liability assumed under an insured contract with limits not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate and $2,000,000 products/completed operations aggregate. Said policy shall apply separately to each insured against whom any claim is made or suit is brought subject to Contractor’s limits of liability.

Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance: Contractor shall maintain motor vehicle liability insurance with limits not less than $1,000,000 combined single limit each accident. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of an accident involving a motor vehicle in use by Contractor, including, but not limited to, Contractor owned, hired, and non-owned motor vehicles.

Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance: Contractor shall maintain statutory worker’s compensation and employer’s liability insurance for all of Contractor’s employees who will be engaged in the performance of work on the property, including special coverage extensions where applicable.

Contractor is responsible for any deductible or self-insured retention contained within the insurance program.

Contractor shall notify the State within ten (10) days of contractor receiving a notice of cancellation or non-renewal of insurance policies required in this agreement.

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E. Insurance Companies

F. State Remedies

2. Licenses and Permits

DPR 605S (Rev. 7/2024)

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Contractor shall be an individual or firm licensed to do business in California and shall obtain at its expense all license(s) and permit(s) required by law for accomplishing any work required in connection with this agreement.

If Contractor is located within the State of California, a business license from the city/county in which it is headquartered is necessary; however, if Contractor is a corporation, a copy of the incorporation documents/letter from the Secretary of State’s Office can be submitted. If Contractor is located outside the State of California, Contractor shall submit to State a copy of the business license or incorporation papers for the respective state showing that the company is in good standing within that state.

In the event, any license(s) and/or permit(s) expire at any time during the term of this agreement, Contractor agrees to provide State with a copy of the renewed license(s) and/or permit(s) within 30 days following the expiration date. In the event Contractor fails to keep in effect at all times all required license(s) and permit(s), State may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, terminate this agreement upon occurrence of such event.

EXHIBIT D — SERVICES

(Standard Agreement)

Contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors procure insurance meeting the requirements of these provisions.

Upon State’s request, Contractor shall provide copies of its Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance.

Concurrent with the execution of this agreement, Contractor shall provide to State evidence that the insurance required to be carried by these provisions, including any endorsement affecting the additional insured status, is in full force and effect and that premiums therefore have been paid. At State’s discretion, such evidence shall be the appropriate ACORD Form (Certificate of Insurance) or a certified copy of the original policy, including all endorsements.

Upon notification by State of receipt of a notice of cancellation, expiration, or any reduction in coverage, or if the insurer commences proceeding or has proceeding commenced against it, indicating the insurer is insolvent, Contractor shall provide to State evidence of replacement policy at least ten (10) working days prior to the effective date of such cancellation, expiration, or reduction in coverage.

Insurance companies issuing any of the policies required by these provisions shall have a rating classification of “A-” or better and a financial size category rating of “vii” or better according to the latest edition of the A.M. Best Key Rating Guide. Any other rating classification requires State approval.

All insurance companies issuing any of the policies required by these provisions shall be licensed to do business in the State of California.

Should Contractor fail to keep the insurance required to be carried by these provisions in full force and effect at all times, State may in addition to any other remedies State has, terminate this agreement immediately and all payments due or that become due will be withheld until notice is received by State that such insurance has been restored or replaced to full force and effect and that the premiums therefore have been paid to cover a period of time satisfactory to State.

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3. Disputes

4. Termination for Convenience

5. Force Majeure

6. Forced, Convict, and Indentured Labor

7. Potential Subcontractors

DPR 605S (Rev. 7/2024)

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EXHIBIT D — SERVICES

(Standard Agreement) of

Except for defaults of subcontractors, neither party shall be responsible for delays or failures in performance resulting from acts beyond the control of the offending party. Such acts shall include but shall not be limited to acts of God, fire, flood, earthquake, other natural disaster, nuclear accident, strike, lockout, riot, freight embargo, public regulated utility, or governmental statutes or regulations superimposed after the fact.