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Invitation for Bid No. C25550007

Department of Parks and Recreation

Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division

Sound Regulation and Enforcement Training

August 2025

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Table of Contents

Cover Page 1 Table of Contents 2 Letter to Bidders 3 Key Action Dates 4 Services Contract Invitation for Bids/Instructions to Bidders 5 Exhibit A, Attachment 1 – Statement of Work 8 Sample Documents 12

Standard Agreement (STD 213 SAMPLE) Standard Agreement Exhibit A (DPR 603 SAMPLE) Standard Agreement Exhibit B (DPR 604 SAMPLE) Standard Agreement Exhibit C, General Terms and Conditions View/download via: www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources Standard Agreement Exhibit D (DPR 605s SAMPLE)

Required Forms:

IFB Document Checklist 21 Service Contract Bid Form (Exhibit B, Attachment 1, DPR 940B) 22 Bid Request Worksheet (Exhibit B, Attachment 2 Cost Details Sheet) 23 Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105) 25 Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 4/2017) 27 Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DPR 74) if not applicable mark “N/A” 31 Payee Data Record (STD 204) 32 Payee Date Record Supplement (DPR88) 34 Commercially Useful Function-(DPR 87) if not applicable mark “N/A 36 California Civil Rights Laws-OLS 04 37 Artificail Intelligence (AI) Declaration Form 38

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State of California • Natural Resources Agency Gavin Newsom, Governor

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION Armando Quintero, Director P.O. Box 942896 • Sacramento, CA 94296-0001

Invitation for Bid

IFB#: C25550007

For:

Sound Regulation and Enforcement Training

You are hereby invited to review and respond to this Invitation for Bid (IFB). To submit a bid for these services, you must comply with the instructions contained in this document as well as the requirements stated in the Statement of Work, Exhibit A, Attachment 1.

By submitting a bid, your firm agrees to the terms and conditions stated in this IFB.

Read the attached document carefully. The IFB due date is Monday, September 22, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Responses to this IFB and any required copies must be submitted via email to ohmvr.contracts@parks.ca.gov

Sincerely, Vanessa Baeza Associate Government Program Analyst OHMVR Division

(916) 639-2519

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KEY ACTION DATES

KEY ACTION

Release of Invitation for Bid (IFB) Questions Regarding IFB Answers to Questions Posted Submission of IFB Review of IFB Submission Anticipated Award Anticipated Contract Start Date

DATE

September 4, 2025 September 15, 2025 September 16, 2025 September 22, 2025 at 2:00pm PST September 22, 2025 September 23, 2025 November 1, 2025

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Date:

Time:

Location:

Department of Parks and Recreation

Contact Person:

Phone No.:

E-mail:

DPR 940A (Rev. 7/2024)(Excel 7/24/2024)(Page 1 of 3) ohmvr.contracts@parks.ca.gov

September 22, 2025 2:00 pm PST ohmvr.contracts@parks,ca,gov Attn: Vanessa Baeza

Vanessa Baeza 916-639-2519

November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2028

Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR)

Sound regulation and enforcement training.

State of California - Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

1.

At the above time and place the bids will be publicly opened and read for furnishing services, material, or equipment, or to perform all work required to:

at Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Division's nine State Vehicular Recreation Areas complete and ready for use in accordance with plans and specifications and such addenda as may be issued prior to bid opening date.

Additional requirements/information are as follows:

Bids shall be submitted as an attachment in Portable Document Format (PDF) to ohmvr.contracts@parks.ca.gov no later than 2:00 pm; Monday September 22, 2025. Bid submission time will be as of the electronic time stamp associated when the email submission received. Submissions with attached PDF in excess of 99-megabytes in size will be rejected and can be deemed unresponsive. Additional emails may be sent should the file size exceed 99 mega-byte size limit and title in sequential order. OHMVR will provide automatic confirmation receipt, this is not a representation that submitted bid is responsive and complete.

Prospective bidders may examine and obtain specifications and bid forms, or receive assistance with questions regarding this Invitation for Bids by calling, e-mailing or mailing a request to:

The anticipated performance period of the contract is

Bids shall take into consideration all such conditions as may affect the work. Bidder should carefully examine the entire bid documents and become fully aware of the nature and location of the work, the quantities of work, and conditions to be encountered in performing the work.

2. Bid documents consist of all forms, instructions, notices, specifications, and any addenda thereto, that describe the project or services to be performed and the requirements for bidding. All bidders are responsible to inquire as to addenda issued.

Sealed bids will be accepted by the Department of Parks and Recreation until the following date and time, at the following location.

3. Bids shall be submitted in duplicate a sealed envelope. This envelope shall include the return address of the bidder, be marked "Bid - Do Not Open" and delivered to the place shown above prior to the time and date of the bid opening.

It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that his/her bid is received in proper time. Facsimile (Fax) responses will not be considered.

SERVICE CONTRACTS

INVITATION FOR BIDS/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

CONTRACT/BID NO.:

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4. No bids will be accepted after the date and time set for the bid opening.

5. Prices shown on the Bid Form shall include all applicable taxes and other items of expense incident to the bid price.

6. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the hour fixed above, provided that the written request for withdrawal is submitted by the bidder or his/her duly authorized representative and filed at, e-mailed to or sent by FAX to the place shown above. An oral or other form of request to withdraw a bid is not acceptable.

7. Bids will be opened and read publicly at the time and place indicated above. Bidders or their authorized agents are invited to be present.

8. Bids may be rejected if they show any alterations to form, additions not called for, conditioned bids, incomplete bids, or irregularities of any kind. Only those bids which cover all the work outlined will be considered. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

9. If the contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with the prescribed requirements.

10. In the case of a tie bid, the determination of a successful bidder will be made by a coin toss in the presence of all interested bidders, at a time and date set by the originating office.

11. All bids shall remain valid for 30 calendar days after the bid opening date.

12. The basic agreement for contracting with the State, "STD. 213 - Standard Agreement," is included in bid documents in sample form for informational purposes.

13. The contract shall be signed by the successful bidder and returned within five (5) working days after the bidder receives notice that the contract has been awarded.

14. The contract shall be a binding contract upon the State only after approval by the State.

15. Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S.

government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the Contractor’s bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.

16. Generative Artificial Intelligence The State of California seeks to realize the potential benefits of GenAI, through the development and deployment of GenAI tools, while balancing the risks of these new technologies.

Bidder / Offeror must notify the State in writing if it: (1) intends to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or (2), intends to utilize GenAI, including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts: (i) functionality of a State system, (ii) risk to the State, or (iii) Contract performance. For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.

Failure to report GenAI to the State may result in disqualification. The State reserves the right to seek any and all relief to which it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure.

Upon notification by a Bidder / Offeror of GenAI as required, the State reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject bids/offers that present an unacceptable level of risk to the State.

Government Code 11549.64 defines “Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)” as an artificial intelligence system that can generate derived synthetic content, including text, images, video, and audio that emulates the structure and characteristics of the system’s training data.

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A copy of the written protest should be sent to:

Department of Parks and Recreation Administrative Services Division Manager, Contract Services Unit

P.O.Box 942896 Sacramento, CA 94296-0001

Protests of award shall be in writing and filed with:

Department of General Services Office of Legal Services

Attention: Protest Coordinator 707 Third Street, 7th Floor

West Sacramento, CA 95605 Email: OLSProtests@dgs.ca.gov

A. Upon written request by any bidder who has submitted a bid, the agency must post a notice of the proposed contract award in a place accesible by the general public including any internet site identified in the IFB at least five days prior to awarding the contract.

If contract is not awarded to the low bidder, the low bidder shall be notified by FAX, overnight courier, e-mail, or personal delivery five (5) working days prior to the award of contract.

B. Inspection of bids is permitted as follows:

1. After bid opening, all bids shall be available for public inspection.

C. There are time limits in which to file a protest. A protest must be filed with the agency and DGS after notice of intent to award the contract, but before the actual award.

D. Once a protest is filed the contract may not be awarded until the protest is withdrawn or DGS has rendered a decision.

E. After filing a protest, the protestant has five calendar days to file a detailed written statement of the protest grounds if the original protest did not contain the complete grounds for the protest.

Procedure for Protesting an Award

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Exhibit A, Attachment 1, Statement of Work

1.0 Scope of Services

The contractor shall provide sound level regulation and law enforcement training to assist officers in enforcement of the California Vehicle Code 38370 and ensure compliance with Public Resource Code 5090.32(k) requirement for enforcement of OHV Laws. This training will allow statewide peace officers to conduct standardized testing procedures in the field and enforce the law including issuing citations and providing court testimony. Training must include lectures on sound waves, amplitudes and frequencies, loudness and pitch, sound quality, human hearing physiology, environmental effects of sound, off-highway vehicle sound sources, and off-highway vehicle sound testing procedures necessary to enforce the law. The sound regulation and enforcement training may occur within the following nine (9) State Vehicular Recreation Areas (SVRAs): Prairie City SVRA, Carnegie SVRA, Hollister Hills SVRA, Oceano Dunes SVRA, Hungry Valley SVRA, Ocotillo Wells SVRA, Clay Pit SVRA, Heber Dunes SVRA, Eastern Kern County Onyx Ranch SVRA and partnering agencies throughout California depending upon law enforcement and volunteer training needs.

1.1 Contractor shall be selected and designated to perform services for a term not to exceed three (3) years unless a formal extension of the term of the Agreement is authorized by DPR and issued in the form of an Agreement Amendment. The Agreement may be amended with mutual consent of the parties for an additional year of service at the same rates.

2.0 Minimum Requirements

Proposers shall:

a. The Contractor will demonstrate experience and ability to work effectively with

California State parks in compliance with California Public Resources Codes (PRC) associated with Law Enforcement (LE) and ambient sound level monitoring.

b. The Contractor will demonstrate knowledge and expertise relating to Society of

Automotive Engineers (SAE), Inc. Surface Vehicle Standard SAE-J1287-200805 and related SAE standards for the Surface Vehicle Standard.

c. Show ability to provide all necessary staffing, equipment, and materials for each type of training session.

d. Provide a minimum of three (3) references, with name and contact information for the clients for whom the Proposer performed similar work that is described in this RFP.

3.0 Project Deliverables

The contractor shall provide training for noise regulation for both law enforcement and volunteers as outlined below

Law Enforcement Training:

Conduct up to ten (10) law enforcement training sessions each year at any nine (9) SVRAs and partnering agencies throughout California depending upon law enforcement needs. The class will provide both classroom and practical/hands on noise regulation training. The average session size ranges from six (6) to thirty (30) students.

It is anticipated there will be minimum of two (2) of the law enforcement training sessions to take place at any SVRA’s listed or other training locations.

Classroom training:

a. Each law enforcement training class will include both a four-hour classroom lecture and examination and a two- hour practical field training and evaluation for a six-hour one day session.

b. Provide classroom and practical noise regulation training.

c. Sound basics, waves, amplitudes and frequencies, loudness and pitch, sound quality.

d. How the ear works.

e. How we hear sound.

f. Effects on sounds of trees, wind, distance, etc. OHV sound, sound sources in a motorcycle/all-terrain vehicle (ATV). How loud is the sound? What is a decibel?

What is noise?

g. OHV Sound testing.

1) Three kinds of tests – certification tests, in-use or operational tests, screening tests.

2) How they compare.

h. Written Examination.

Practical Training/Hands On:

a. How to test motorcycles, ATV's, snowmobiles, and Recreational Off-road Vehicle’s (ROV’s) - practical use of sound meters, tachometer, and rpm data under field conditions using a variety of OHV's and exhaust systems.

b. Contractor to provide a variety of (minimum of two) OHV exhaust systems for comparison and testing.

c. Students to show proficiency in testing a variety of OHV’s (Practical evaluation by instructor).

Volunteer Training:

Conduct up to ten (10) volunteer training sessions each year at any nine (9) SVRAs and partnering agencies throughout California depending upon law enforcement needs. The class will provide both classroom and practical/hands on noise regulation training. The average session size ranges from six (6) to thirty (30) students.

It is anticipated there will be minimum of two (2) of the law enforcement training sessions to take place at any SVRA’s listed or other training locations.

Classroom training:

i. Each volunteer training class will include a six-hour lecture with practical field training and evaluation for a six-hour one day session.

j. Provide classroom and practical noise regulation training.

k. Sound basics, waves, amplitudes and frequencies, loudness and pitch, sound quality.

l. How the ear works.

m. How we hear sound.

n. Effects on sounds of trees, wind, distance, etc. OHV sound, sound sources in a motorcycle/all-terrain vehicle (ATV). How loud is the sound? What is a decibel?

What is noise?

o. OHV Sound testing.

3) Three kinds of tests – certification tests, in-use or operational tests, screening tests.

4) How they compare.

p. Written Examination.

Practical Training/Hands On:

b. How to test motorcycles, ATV's, snowmobiles, and Recreational Off-road

Vehicle’s (ROV’s) - practical use of sound meters, tachometer, and rpm data under field conditions using a variety of OHV's and exhaust systems.

b. Contractor to provide a variety of (minimum of two) OHV exhaust systems for comparison and testing.

c. Students to show proficiency in testing a variety of OHV’s (Practical evaluation by instructor).

2. The term of this Agreement is:

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Agreement Number:

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SCOPE OF WORK

1. Contractor agrees to provide to the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 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: Contractor:

Section/Unit: Section/Unit:

Attention: Attention:

Address: Address:

City/State/Zip Code: City/State/Zip Code:

Phone: Phone:

Fax: Fax:

E-mail Address: E-mail Address:

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

Department of Parks and Recreation

EXHIBIT A

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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.

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EXHIBIT B

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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

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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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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

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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.SAMPLE

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3. Disputes

4. Termination for Convenience

5. Force Majeure

6. Forced, Convict, and Indentured Labor

7. Potential Subcontractors

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EXHIBIT D — SERVICES

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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. If a delay or failure in performance by Contractor arises out of a default of its subcontractor, and if such default of its subcontractor, arises out of causes beyond the control of both Contractor and subcontractor, and without the fault or negligence of either of them, Contractor shall not be liable for damages of such delay or failure, unless the supplies or services to be furnished by subcontractor were obtainable from other sources in sufficient time to permit Contractor to meet the required performance schedule.

Unless otherwise provided in this agreement, any dispute concerning a question of fact arising under this agreement which cannot be resolved informally shall be decided by the following two-step procedures.

Contractor must provide written notice of the particulars of such disputes to the Project Manager or his/her duly appointed representative. The Project Manager must respond in writing within ten (10) working days of receipt of the written notice of dispute. Should Contractor disagree with the Project Manager’s decision, Contractor may appeal to the second level. Pending the decision on appeal, Contractor shall proceed diligently with the performance of this agreement in accordance with the Project Manager’s decision. The second level appeal must indicate why the Project Manager’s decision is unacceptable, attaching to it Contractor’s original statement of the dispute with supporting documents, along with a copy of the Project Manager’s response. The second level appeal shall be sent to the Deputy Director of Administrative Services or his/her duly appointed representative.

The second level appeal must be filed within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of the Project Manager’s decision. Failure to submit an appeal within the period specified shall constitute a waiver of all such right to an adjustment of this agreement. The Deputy Director or designee shall meet with Contractor to review the issues raised. A written decision signed by the Deputy Director or designee shall be returned to Contractor within fifteen

(15) working days of the receipt of the appeal.

State reserves the right to terminate this agreement subject to 30 days written notice to Contractor. Contractor may submit a written request to terminate this agreement only if State should substantially fail to perform its responsibilities as provided herein.

No foreign-made equipment, materials, or supplies furnished to State pursuant to this agreement may be produced in whole or in part by forced labor, convict labor, or indentured labor. By submitting a bid to State or accepting a purchase order, Contractor agrees to comply with this provision of this agreement.

Nothing contained in this agreement or otherwise, shall create any contractual relation between State and any subcontractors, and no subcontract shall relieve Contractor of its responsibilities and obligations hereunder.

Contractor agrees to be as fully responsible to State for the acts and omissions of its subcontractors and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by any of them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons

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7. Potential Subcontractors (CONTINUED)

8.

9. Priority Hiring Considerations for Contracts with a Value of $200,000

10. Intellectual Property

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Excise Tax (Solely applicable to certain specified goods or articles manufactured or produced in the Philippines for domestic sale or consumption or for any other disposition and to things imported in to the Philippines.)

The State of California is exempt from federal excise taxes, and no payment will be made for any taxes levied on employees' wages. The State will pay for any applicable State of California or local sales or use taxes on the services rendered or equipment or parts supplied pursuant to this agreement. California may pay any applicable sales and use tax imposed by another state.

If the resulting agreement will have a total value of $200,000 or more, Contractor is hereby advised that it will be obligated to give priority consideration in filling vacancies in positions funded by the resulting agreement to qualified recipients of aid under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 11200. This requirement shall not interfere with or require a violation of a collective bargaining agreement, a federal affirmative action obligation for hiring disabled veterans of the Vietnam era, or nondiscrimination compliance laws of California and does not require the employment of unqualified recipients of aid.

directly employed by Contractor. Contractor's obligation to pay its subcontractors is an independent obligation from State's obligation to make payments to Contractor. As a result, State shall have no obligation to pay or to enforce the payment of any moneys to any subcontractor.

EXHIBIT D — SERVICES

(Standard Agreement)

Any works developed during and/or pursuant to this agreement by Contractor, including all related copyrights and other proprietary rights therein, as may now exist and/or which hereafter come into existence, shall belong to State upon creation, and shall continue in State’s exclusive ownership upon termination of this agreement. Contractor further intends and agrees to assign to State all right, title and interest in and to such materials as well as all related copyrights and other proprietary rights therein.

Contractor agrees to cooperate with State and to execute any document or documents that may be found to be necessary to give the foregoing provisions full force and effect, including but not limited to, an assignment of copyright.

Contractor agrees not to incorporate into or make the works developed, dependent upon any original works of authorship or Intellectual Property Rights of third parties without first (a) obtaining State’s prior written permission, and

(b) granting to or obtaining for State a nonexclusive, royalty-free, paid-up, irrevocable, perpetual, world-wide license, to use, reproduce, sell, modify, publicly and privately display and distribute, for any purpose whatsoever, any such prior works.

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EXHIBIT D — SERVICES

(Standard Agreement)

11. Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. The EO directs state agencies to terminate contracts with, and to refrain from entering any new contracts with, individuals or entities that are determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions. Accordingly, should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The State shall provide Contractor advance written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the State.

SAMPLE

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Invitation for Bid (IFB) Document Checklist

______ 1. Bid document checklist (this document)

______ 2. Service Contract Bid Form (DPR 940B)

______ 3. Bid Request Worksheet (Exhibit B, Attachment 2, Cost Details Sheet)

______ 4. Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105)

______ 5. Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 4/2017)

______ 6. Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DPR 74) if not applicable mark “N/A”

______ 7. Payee Data Record (STD 204)

______ 8. Payee Date Record Supplement (DPR88)

______ 9. Commercially Useful Function-DPR 87, if applicable

______ 10. California Civil Rights Laws-OLS 04

______ 11. Business License (if applicable per county regulation)

______ 12. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure Form (DPR 97B)

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

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State of California - Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

SERVICE CONTRACTS BID FORM

DATE

UNIT

PROJECT

BID OPENING

September 22, 2025

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.

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Exhibit B, Attachment 2 Cost Details

A. Law Enforcement Training

Year Law Enforcement Training -Classroom

Cost per session * Number of Sessions

Extended Price (#of sessions x cost per session)

1 10 $0.00

2 10 $0.00

3 10 $0.00

Total LE Classroom Training $0.00

* Cost per session should include all direct costs associated with the training classes (equipment, materials, insurance, etc.), exclusive of travel

B. Volunteer Training

Year Volunteer Training -

Classroom Cost Per Session *

Number of Sessions Extended Price (#of sessions x cost per session)

1 10 $0.00

2 10 $0.00

3 10 $0.00

Total Volunteer Classroom Training $0.00

* Cost per session should include all direct costs associated with the training classes (equipment, materials, insurance, etc.), exclusive of travel

C. Supplies

Studen Resources Sound measuring instrument adjustment & loan. Existing law enforcement sound measuring equipment review.

SVRA Supplies Spark arrester, inspection tools, new vehicle sound testing RPM data.

** Supplies see attached list - contractor to provide

Total Supplies $0.00 ** contractor may provide list of anticipated supplies needed to provide classroom and practical training. List must detail item, quantity and rate

D. Travel Alloted amount for Travel to conduct training classes taught $35,000.00

* travel expenses and per diem with be reimbursed in accordance with the State's non-represented/excluded employees.

Rates are posted at http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/travel-reimbursements.aspx all travel expenses require the travel expense worksheet to be completed , submitted with invoices and receipts for all expenditures.

Grand Total: (Totals from A +B+C+D) $35,000.00

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Supplies

Item Cost Quantity Total EXAMPLE pens $0.30 100 $30.00 please use the above example to complete the supply list if needed

Total for Supplies $0.00

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Contractor/Bidder Firm Name (Printed) Federal ID Number

Date Executed Executed in the County of

Contractor Certification Clauses

CCC 04/2017

CERTIFICATION

I, the official named below, CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that I am duly authorized to legally bind the prospective Contractor to the clause(s) listed below. This certification is made under the laws of the State of California.

By (Authorized Signature)

Printed Name and Title of Person Signing

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION CLAUSES

1. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE: Contractor has, unless exempted, complied with the nondiscrimination program requirements. (Gov. Code §12990 (a-f) and CCR, Title 2, Section 11102) (Not applicable to public entities.)

2. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: Contractor will comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:

a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.

b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:

1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;

2) the person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;

3) any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and,

4) penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

c. Every employee who works on the proposed Agreement will:

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2) agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the Agreement.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the Agreement or termination of the Agreement or both and Contractor may be ineligible for award of any future State agreements if the department determines that any of the following has occurred: the Contractor has made false certification, or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above. (Gov. Code §8350 et seq.)

3. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD CERTIFICATION: Contractor certifies that no more than one (1) final unappealable finding of contempt of court by a Federal court has been issued against Contractor within the immediately preceding two-year period because of Contractor's failure to comply with an order of a Federal court, which orders Contractor to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations Board. (Pub. Contract Code §10296) (Not applicable to public entities.)

4. CONTRACTS FOR LEGAL SERVICES $50,000 OR MORE- PRO BONO

REQUIREMENT: Contractor hereby certifies that Contractor will comply with the requirements of Section 6072 of the Business and Professions Code, effective January 1, 2003.

Contractor agrees to make a good faith effort to provide a minimum number of hours of pro bono legal services during each year of the contract equal to the lessor of 30 multiplied by the number of full time attorneys in the firm’s offices in the State, with the number of hours prorated on an actual day basis for any contract period of less than a full year or 10% of its contract with the State.

Failure to make a good faith effort may be cause for non-renewal of a state contract for legal services, and may be taken into account when determining the award of future contracts with the State for legal services.

5. EXPATRIATE CORPORATIONS: Contractor hereby declares that it is not an expatriate corporation or subsidiary of an expatriate corporation within the meaning of Public Contract Code Section 10286 and 10286.1, and is eligible to contract with the State of California.

6. SWEATFREE CODE OF CONDUCT:

a. All Contractors contracting for the procurement or laundering of apparel, garments or corresponding accessories, or the procurement of equipment, materials, or supplies, other than procurement related to a public works contract, declare under penalty of perjury that no apparel, garments or corresponding accessories, equipment, materials, or supplies furnished to the state pursuant to the contract have been laundered or produced in whole or in part by sweatshop labor, forced labor, convict labor, indentured labor under penal sanction, abusive forms of child labor or exploitation of children in sweatshop labor, or with the benefit of sweatshop labor, forced labor, convict labor, indentured labor under penal sanction, abusive forms of child labor or exploitation of children in sweatshop labor.

The contractor further declares under penalty of perjury that they adhere to the Sweatfree Code of Conduct as set forth on the California Department of Industrial Relations website located at www.dir.ca.gov, and Public Contract Code Section 6108.

b. The contractor agrees to cooperate fully in providing reasonable access to the contractor’s records, documents, agents or employees, or premises if reasonably

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7. DOMESTIC PARTNERS: For contracts of $100,000 or more, Contractor certifies that Contractor is in compliance with Public Contract Code section 10295.3.

8. GENDER IDENTITY: For contracts of $100,000 or more, Contractor certifies that Contractor is in compliance with Public Contract Code section 10295.35.

DOING BUSINESS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

The following laws apply to persons or entities doing business with the State of California.

1. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Contractor needs to be aware of the following provisions regarding current or former state employees. If Contractor has any questions on the status of any person rendering services or involved with the Agreement, the awarding agency must be contacted immediately for clarification.

Current State Employees (Pub. Contract Code §10410):

1). No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity or enterprise from which the officer or employee receives compensation or has a financial interest and which is sponsored or funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity or enterprise is required as a condition of regular state employment.

2). No officer or employee shall contract on his or her own behalf as an independent contractor with any state agency to provide goods or services.

Former State Employees (Pub. Contract Code §10411):

1). For the two-year period from the date he or she left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract in which he or she engaged in any of the negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements or any part of the decision-making process relevant to the contract while employed in any capacity by any state agency.

2). For the twelve-month period from the date he or she left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract with any state agency if he or she was employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general subject area as the proposed contract within the 12-month period prior to his or her leaving state service.

If Contractor violates any provisions of above paragraphs, such action by Contractor shall render this Agreement void. (Pub. Contract Code §10420)

Members of boards and commissions are exempt from this section if they do not receive payment other than payment of each meeting of the board or commission, payment for preparatory time and payment for per diem. (Pub. Contract Code §10430 (e))

2. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Contractor needs to be aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and

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Contractor affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement. (Labor Code Section 3700)

3. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Contractor assures the State that it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.)

4. CONTRACTOR NAME CHANGE: An amendment is required to change the Contractor's name as listed on this Agreement. Upon receipt of legal documentation of the name change the State will process the amendment. Payment of invoices presented with a new name cannot be paid prior to approval of said amendment.

5. CORPORATE QUALIFICATIONS TO DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA:

a. When agreements are to be performed in the state by corporations, the contracting agencies will be verifying that the contractor is currently qualified to do business in California in order to ensure that all obligations due to the state are fulfilled.

b. "Doing business" is defined in R&TC Section 23101 as actively engaging in any transaction for the purpose of financial or pecuniary gain or profit.