C26803017_LEESD_Helicopter_Services_IFB_Central.pdf

State of California - Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Division

Helicopter Services Bid Number: C26803017

Bids must be submitted electronically with all necessary fully executed bid submission documents as an attachment in Portable Document Format (PDF) to annie.garcia@parks.ca.gov no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Bid submission time will be as of the electronic time stamp associated with when the electronic email submission was received. Submissions with attached PDF documents in excess of 10 Megabytes in size risk being rejected and can be deemed unresponsive.

DPR will provide an individual electronic email response confirming receipt of each submission received. If a confirmation receipt is not received within 30-minutes of submission, please contact Annie Garcia at the email address above to confirm your bid was received. Confirmation receipt is not a representation by DPR that the submitted bid is responsive and complete. Bidders are responsible for ensuring that the electronic submission contains the attachment, is fully responsive and lacks any deficiency prior to submitting to the email address above. Failure to do so risks the bid being deemed unresponsive. It is recommended that Bidders submit bids at least an hour in advance of the bid submission deadline to allow for confirmation of bid submission. Bids will be opened publicly over conference-call at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

Individuals interested in calling into the Bid Opening must send their request into annie.garcia@parks.ca.gov to receive a conference participation access code. Please ensure a request for conference-call is submitted 24-hours in advance to allow DPR adequate time to accommodate all Bidders. Bids will be submitted for performing the work as follows:

Furnish all labor, materials, tools and equipment necessary to complete all helicopter services as described in Exhibit A, Attachment 1, Detailed Scope of Work, therefore and such addenda thereto as may be issued prior to bid opening date.

Estimated Contract Term: February 21, 2027 through February 20, 2030 Contract Performance Period: Three Years from Contract Execution Date

Instructions to Download Bid Package: Prospective bidders may examine and obtain the bid forms, specifications, plans and addenda (if any) by downloading this bid package from the Department of General Services’ (DGS) website at:

https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/Events-BS3/event-search.aspx. At the website go to Quicklinks, View/Search Bids, and enter Bid Number “C26803017” in the “Event Name” field. Click on the “Search” button to view the full advertisement and bid documents.

Questions and Answers: Any discrepancies, omissions, ambiguities, or conflicts in or among the contract documents or doubts as to meaning shall be brought to the State's attention by including your comments directly to annie.garcia@parks.ca.gov NO LATER THAN 2 p.m., seven (7) calendar days prior to bid opening date. Answers will be provided by Addendum which will be posted within the Bid Solicitation located on the Cal eProcure website stated above. It is the responsibility of the bidders to download any addenda as needed.

Bidding Requirements: No bids will be accepted after the date and time set for bid due date.

No bid will be considered unless it is made on a standard bid form furnished by the Department of Parks and Recreation, and is made in accordance with the "Instructions to Bidders".

Bids must be submitted for the entire work as described herein. DPR reserves the right to waive any irregularity in a bid or to reject any or all bids.

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.

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

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 e-mailed to the place shown above. An oral or other form of request to withdraw a bid is not acceptable.

Contract Award: The Exhibit B, Attachment 3 – Operational Cost Exercise must be completed for evaluation purposes. The Exhibit B, Attachment 1 – Service Contracts Bid Form will be part of the contract for rates for the term of the contract.

If the contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the two lowest responsible bidders whose bids comply with the prescribed requirements. This will result in Primary and Secondary Agreements. The apparent lowest bidder will be required to execute a Primary contractual agreement in the form of a "Standard Agreement - Form 213" which shall be binding upon the State of California only upon approval by the State. The second apparent lowest bidder will be required to execute a Secondary contractual agreement in the form of a "Standard Agreement - Form 213" which shall be binding upon the State of California only upon approval by the State.

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.

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

The contracts shall be signed by the successful bidders and returned within five (5) working days after the bidders receive notice that the contracts have been awarded.

Notice to Contractors

Assignment of Work: When helicopter services are needed, the contractor that was awarded the Primary agreement will be contacted and offered the work. If the Primary agreement contractor is unavailable to provide the requested helicopter services, DPR will proceed with contacting the contractor that was awarded the Secondary agreement and offer them the work.

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.

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 nondisclosure. 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.”

Procedure for Protesting an Award: 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 accessible 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 e-mail, or personal delivery five (5) working days prior to the award of contract. Inspection of bids is permitted after the bid opening. At that time, all bids shall be available for public inspection.

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

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.

Protests of award shall be in writing and filed with:

Department of General Services Office of Legal Services

Attention: Bid Protest Coordinator 707 Third Street, 7th Floor, West Sacramento, CA 95605 OLSprotests@dgs.ca.gov

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 Veronica.Cruz@parks.ca.gov

Bid Submission: In order for a bid to be considered responsive, Bidder must submit the following documents in a single PDF document by the due date above:

GSPD 05-105 – Bidder Declaration (Page 5) DGS PD 843 – DVBE Declarations, if applicable (Page 15) DPR 87 – Commercially Useful Function-Bidder Certification, if applicable (Page 16) Exhibit B, Attachment 1 – Service Contracts Bid Form – 2 pages (Page 39-40) Exhibit B, Attachment 3 – Operational Cost Exercise (Page 42) DPR 74 – Darfur Contracting Act Certification, if applicable (Page 48) DGS OLS 04 – California Civil Rights Laws Attachment (Page 49) CCC 04/2017 – Contractor Certification Clauses (Page 50-53) STD 204 – Payee Data Record (Page 54) STD 205 – Payee Data Record Supplement, if applicable (Page 56) DPR 88 – Payee Data Record Supplement - Goods vs. Services (Page 58) DPR 97B – Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure Form (Page 60-61)

All forms requiring a signature can be completed either manually, or by use of electronic signature (e-signature). E-signatures are legally binding and equivalent to handwritten signatures to signify an agreement. The use of e-signature is optional and will be at the expense of the Bidder.

C26803017

5% SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE PROGRAM

Bidder

DPR 478 (Rev. 9/2023)(Excel 9/20/2023)(Page 1 of 3)

$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

Bid Amount Bid After 5% Preference Small Business Status

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

SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE AND TACPA NOTICES

5% Small Business Preference / Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) (page 3)

What is a California Certified Small Business (SB)?

1) 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.

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

a. Must be independently owned and operated.

b. Cannot be dominant in its field of operation.

c. Must have its principal office located in California.

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

e. Together with its affiliates, be either:

• A business with 100 or fewer employees, and an average annual gross receipts of $16 million or less over the previous three tax years, or

• A manufacturer with 100 or fewer employees.

f. Microbusiness: A small business will automatically be designated as a microbusiness if gross annual receipts, together with all affiliates, are less than $5,000,000 or, the small business is a manufacturer with 25 or fewer employees.

* For additional details visit the Department of General Services (DGS) website.

State of California - Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

What is the Small Business Preference?

5% Small Business Preference: 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. In no event shall the SB preference or non-SB subcontracting preference exceed $50,000 in any single bid.

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.

1. 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 www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Contact

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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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.

2. 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 GSPD 05-105 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. Information 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 SB/MB contractors. For more information, please contact OSDS to find out more:

TARGET AREA CONTRACT PREFERENCE ACT (TACPA)

Information regarding TACPA including bidder questions about eligibility, please contact:

The State of California Receptionist: (916) 375-4940 Department of General Services Procurement Division - Dispute Resolution Unit 707 Third Street, Second Floor Worksite Eligibility Determinations:

West Sacramento, CA 95605 TACPA@dgs.ca.gov

DPR 478 (Rev. 9/2023)(Page 3 of 3)

Any vendor whose bid is over $100,000 may apply for Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preference. TACPA provides 5 to 9 percent preferences for a California business that is located in the qualified zone.

How does the TACPA Preference Work?

TACPA will be granted to California-based firms in accordance with Government Code §4530 whenever contracts for goods or services are in excess of $100,000 and the bidder meets certain requirements as defined in the California Administrative Code (Title 2, §1896.30 et seq.) regarding labor needed to produce the goods or provide the services being procured. The TACPA is optional on the part of the bidder (not mandatory), is for bidder evaluation purposes only, and does not alter the amount of the awarded Contract.

Bidders seeking to take advantage of this preference will need to review the DGS Procurement website and submit the appropriate response forms with their bid. The bidder may omit these forms if there is no intention to claim this preference.

Please carefully review the forms and requirements. Bidders are not required to apply for these preferences.

Denial of the TACPA preference request is not a basis for rejection of a bid.

The required applications/forms are as follows:

• STD. 830, TACPA Preference Request for Goods and Services Solicitations

• DGS/PD 525, Manufacturer’s Summary of Contract Activities and Labor Hours

• DGS/PD 526, Bidder’s Summary of Contract Activities and Labor Hours

These forms can be found on the California Statewide Forms Directory at:

https://forms.dgs.ca.gov/content/DGSFormsPortal/california-state-forms-directory.html

Contracts awarded with applied preferences will be monitored throughout the life of the contract for compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements. The State will take appropriate corrective action and apply sanctions as necessary to enforce preference programs.

Note: You do not need to be a certified Small Business to apply for the TACPA Preference.

DPR 479IW (Rev. 10/2025)(Excel 10/28/2025)(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

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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 STD. 817. 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) GSPD 05-105, Bidder Declaration: The GSPD 05-105 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, DVBE Declaration: All disabled veteran owners and disabled veteran managers of the DVBE must complete the form and submit it with the bid package. A DGS 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

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Adjusted Bid Price (Bidder's Price - Bidder's Incentive Amount)

Final Rank:

Bidder Name

Original Bid Price

DVBE Participation for certified DVBE Prime or Subcontractors

Initial Ranking

DVBE Incentive (from Table A)

Incentive Amount (% x Lowest Responsive and Responsible Bid Price)

3% - 3.99% 3% of lowest responsive and responsible bid

2% - 2.99% 2% of lowest responsive and responsible bid

.01% - 1.99% 1% of lowest responsive and responsible bid

Confirmed DVBE Participation of DVBE Incentive Amount for IFB

5% or more 5% of lowest responsive and responsible bid

4% - 4.99% 4% of lowest responsive and responsible bid

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 GSPD 05-105 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 DVBE contractors. For more information, please contact OSDS to find out more:

b. DGS PD 843, DVBE Declaration

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a. GSPD 05-105, Bidder Declaration

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 (GSPD 05-105 AND DGS PD 843) WILL 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 corresponding percentage of the total bid price for the services/goods to be provided by each subcontractor.

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.

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

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/pd_843.pdf

State of California � Natural Resources Agency

COMMERCIALLY USEFUL FUNCTION � BIDDER CERTIFICATION

All California Certified Small Business (SB), Micro Business (MB), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) suppliers contracting and subcontracting must complete this certification form.

LEGAL BUSINESS NAME (including �Doing Business As� DBA name)

CERTIFICATIONS (mark all that apply)

Small Business Micro Business DVBE

DGS CERTIFICATION NUMBER

(OSDS)

EXPIRATION DATE

For this agreement, this business is the: Prime Contractor Subcontractor

All Certified Small Business, Micro Business, and/or DVBE prime contractors, subcontractors or suppliers must meet the commercially useful function requirements under Government Code Section 14837(d)(4)(A) for Small and Micro Businesses, and Military and Veterans Code Section 999(b)(5)(B)(i) for DVBEs.

A. Is the GSPD-05-105, Bidder Declaration attached? Yes No

B. Is the DGS PD 843, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declarations form attached if applicable?

Yes No N/A

Please answer the following 5 questions as they apply to your company for the goods and/or services being acquired in this solicitation:

Will your business be responsible for the execution of a distinct element of the resulting work?

Yes No

Will your business carry out the obligation of the contract by actually performing, managing or supervising the work involved?

Yes No

3 Will you perform work that is normal for your business, service and functions? Yes No

Will your business be responsible for products, inventories, materials, suppliers required for the contract, negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering, installing (if applicable) and making payment?

(Note: This only applies to GOODS. If this is a service, mark N/A and skip to #5.)

Goods Services

Yes No N/A

If subcontracting a portion of the work, is it a normal portion as expected by current industry practices? (Also answer Yes if not subcontracting any portion.)

Yes No

A response of �No� may result in your quote being deemed non-responsive and disqualified.

BIDDER�S CERTIFICATION

The signatory of this document must be the certified business owner (or authorized representative in the case of a corporation) and as such, hereby certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that all information provided herein is truthful and accurate.

PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED SIGNER SIGNATURE DATE

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION USE

APPROVED DENIED

DPR BUYER/EVALUATOR PRINTED NAME SIGNATURE DATE

DPR 87 (Rev. 5/2025)(Word to PDF 5/28/2025)

DPR REFERENCE/AGREEMENT NUMBER

Contractor's Name:

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)

C26803017

Department of Parks and Recreation

EXHIBIT A

(Standard Agreement)

Exhibit A, Attachment 1 – C26803017 Page: 1 of 18

Exhibit A, Attachment 1 – Detailed SCOPE OF WORK

It is the intent of the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Division (LEESD), to solicit a total of two Call When Needed (CWN) bids for a Type 3, high skid, four (4) passenger turbine-powered helicopter with pilots, fuel, and maintenance support, to be available for dispatch within California State Parks’ Central Division. The primary uses for the helicopter will be the removal of plants and trash associated with illegal cannabis grows on or adjacent to State Park property via long line and reconnaissance of potential cannabis grow sites on State Park property. CWPP may need to make use of the helicopter to provide support to special operations/investigations, officer safety/critical incidents, and natural disasters in order to further accomplish the mission of the Department.

The contract term is for a three (3) year service period with two (2) additional option year terms at the same Daily Operational Rates. The two (2) additional option year extensions are at the State’s sole discretion and may include an increase in the Not to Exceed contract value.

All bidders tentatively selected for the award must be able to produce the helicopter as specified on Exhibit B, Attachment 1, Page 2 for pre-award inspection within 10 days of notification. The Contractor shall not be expected to have the helicopter in contract readiness at that time; however, the helicopter documents and current weight and balance must be available for inspection at that time.

Failure by the Contractor to have his/her helicopter, personnel and equipment available for this inspection, or failure to be approved and acceptable at this time, may be cause for REJECTION OF THE BID. Helicopter and pilots shall not be considered available for flight, and no payments will be made, until both are approved.

DPR/LEESD/CWPP reserves the right to re-inspect helicopter, base of operation, and to reappraise the capabilities of any pilots at any time during the term of the agreement. Any helicopter or pilots unacceptable to DPR/LEESD/CWPP, shall not be used under the terms of the agreement.

All CWPP CWN aviation activities shall be performed in accordance with the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), State laws applying to Civil Aviation, applicable contracts and MOUs; except where deviations are authorized by FAR and Department of Transportation (DOT) grants and exemptions specifically authorized by CWPP.

DPR/LEESD/CWPP shall retain full ownership and control of any of its property, which it may loan, and shall retain the right to discontinue temporary loan arrangements at any time and withdraw all loaned equipment from the helicopter.

All work shall be done by certified technicians with an established reputation for executing their work by the absolute best methods. All services shall be subject to inspection by DPR/LEESD/CWPP at any and all times during the performance thereof. If through inspection it is determined that the services and/or materials furnished in connection therewith are not in accordance with the terms described, DPR/LEESD/CWPP may at its option have the work performed elsewhere, charging the Contractor with any cost occasioned thereby.

Base of Operation

DPR/LEESD/CWPP will inspect potential contractor’s base of operation prior to the contract being awarded. Contractor shall maintain a base of operation, from which the helicopter and fuel truck are based and deploy, in one of the following counties: Monterey, Kings, Tulare, San Benito, Fresno, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Merced, Mariposa, San Mateo, Alameda, Stanislaus, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Solano, Sacramento, Yolo, Calaveras, Amador, Tuolumne. Contractors whose base of operations lies outside of the counties are ineligible. DPR/LEESD/CWPP may inspect base of operations at any time to confirm the location is eligible for the contract.

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State will provide:

A point of contact – phone and email - for scheduling. This will be a CWPP Special Enforcement Team Command Staff member.

Minimum two week advance notice of any request, made by phone and email.

Landing zone security (minimum one state park employee will be assigned to the landing zone).

Cobiners, super sacks, and light cargo nets.

Contractor will provide:

Long line: Minimum 100’ length, ½” diameter, synthetic non-metal material suitable for hauling external cargo loads weighing up to 500 pounds. The load capacity of the long line shall exceed the hook rating. All external load equipment shall comply with FAA regulations, NWCG Standards for Helicopter Operations PMS 510, Interagency Aviation Training A-219 Helicopter Transport of External Loads, and Advisory Circular 133-1B Rotorcraft External Load Operations.

Any exceptions must be obtained in writing (email) by the CWPP Special Enforcement Team Command Staff.

A point of contact – phone and email – for scheduling.

One week advance notice in writing (email) of which helicopter will be used for the planned operation; name of pilot to be used for the planned operation.

Flight Time and Rates

Rates for Flight Time and Availability

DPR/LEESD/CWPP shall pay for Daily Operations during the designated period at the rate specified in the Bid Form on Exhibit B, Attachment 1, Page 2. In addition to the Daily Operational bid rate, DPR/LEESD/CWPP shall pay for flight time during the periods of designated availability, or extension thereto at Flight Rates specified in Exhibit B, Attachment 2.

Flight rates in the agreement will be adjusted to coincide with any flight rate changes made to the United States Forest Service National CWN/Exclusive Use Helicopter Flight Rate Chart for contracts issued in 2026.

Flight Time Calculations

Flight duty limitations and agreement flight time payments shall be charged according to time as indicated by an oil pressure meter (Hobbs or equivalent) activated by main rotor collective system, which records flight time only.

Manipulating the collective for the sole purpose of generating unauthorized revenue when power is not needed to stabilize the helicopter on the ground, it shall constitute failure to perform, and will result in termination of the contract.

Flight Requirements

No flights shall be made without the approval of DPR/LEESD/CWPP Command Staff. For purposes of the contract, Command Staff is defined as the Deputy Chief of LEESD, Assistant Chief of the CWPP or the Superintendent II of the Special Enforcement Team.

All flights shall be made with safety performances consistent with helicopter capabilities. Known distance flown and known speed of helicopter shall be used as a basis to determine what flight time is reasonable. NO PAYMENT WILL BE MADE FOR UNREASONABLE FLIGHT TIME.

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Effective use of helicopter in CWPP environment requires special abilities and knowledge of flying under adverse conditions, the accurate manipulation of long line external loads, frequent precise low altitude flights and takeoff or landings under marginal conditions. It shall be mutually understood that the DPR/LEESD/CWPP field officer’s requests during a flight are only to accomplish CWPP objective and the responsibility for final compliance shall rest with the pilots, insofar as safety is concerned.

Flight hours shall be limited to eight (8) hours per day, to include flight time incurred in helicopter prior to the pilots reporting for duty.

Pilots Requirements

Contractor to supply DPR/LEESD/CWPP with a list of all qualified pilots who will potentially be flying missions.

Pilots Performance

Fatigue of pilots or physical conditions shall be recognized as being of utmost importance to safety.

Pilots shall voluntarily accept the responsibility of determining their capability to perform.

Quality of pilots’ performance shall be determined by DPR/LEESD/CWPP and any pilots may be rejected, either temporarily or permanently, for flying in a reckless manner, continuing to be inefficient in the performance of his/her assigned mission, or otherwise conducting himself/herself in a manner detrimental to this objective of the agreement.

Pilots Schedule

During any fourteen (14) consecutive days, pilots shall be off duty for two (2) full calendar days.

The two (2) off duty days need not be consecutive days.

Pilots shall not work for the Contractor during days off.

Pilots accumulating thirty-six (36) or more hours of flying in any six (6) consecutive days shall be off duty the following full calendar day. At no time will a pilot be allowed to exceed forty-two (42) hours in six (6) days or less without having the next full calendar day off.

A duty day is any day a flight is made, or any other duty is performed.

Duty includes flight time, ground duty of any kind, and standby or alert status at any location.

A duty day will be declared no later than 8:00 p.m. on the day prior.

Pilots Requirements

Pilots must be qualified by the FAA as a Commercial or ATP Helicopter Pilot and possess a currently valid Commercial or ATP Pilot Certificate for Rotorcraft - Helicopter.

Pilots must be approved by the CWPP Special Enforcement Team Command Staff (Deputy Chief, Assistant Chief or Superintendent II).

Pilots under the agreement must possess the ability to read, write, and fluently converse in the English language.

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Pilots must have entry to his/her log authorizing sling operations as prescribed under FAA Part 133 for Class B external loads and have written proof showing experience conducting long line (100 foot or more) external loads solely by vertical visual reference.

Pilots must submit written evidence of passing an FAA currency flight check under FAR Part 135.

Pilots must submit written evidence of training or demonstrate ability in the operation and use of the GPS and VHF-FM radios installed in the helicopter he/she will be operating.

All costs associated with inspections and check rides shall be at the Contractor’s own expense.

Pilots must meet the following requirements:

Experience Flying Hours as

Pilot in Command Helicopter 1500 Night - last sixty (60) days 2 Last twelve (12) months 100 Make and model 50 Total turbine time 100 Helicopter time - preceding sixty (60) days 10 Make, model and series - during last twelve (12) months 10

Pilots must have 25 hours total time in vertical reference requiring precision placement in the past 12 months.

Pilots must have within the last year, at least twenty (20) landings and takeoffs at sites comparable in location and altitude to DPR/LEESD/CWPP helispots and heliports.

Pilots must have within the last ninety (90) days, five (5) takeoffs and landings at sites comparable in location and altitude to DPR/LEESD/CWPP helispots and heliports.

Pilots shall wear an aviator’s helmet with chin strap whenever the helicopter is in flight. The helmet shall include a boom microphone and headset compatible with the communications system described elsewhere in these specifications. The helmet shall be fitted to the individual and shall cover the head, ears, and back of the neck. Wear long-sleeved shirt and trousers (or long-sleeved flight suit) made of fire resistant and polyamide (NOMEX) material, leather boots and leather or polyamide gloves. The shirt, trousers, boots, and gloves shall overlap by two or more inches when the pilot is in a sitting position with hands on the collective and cyclic. Pilots shall not wear clothing made of synthetic materials, except the polyamide clothing described above.

Helicopter Specifications

1. Bell 206L3 / L4, Bell 206B3, Bell 407, Bell 505, or AIRBUS AS 350:

Capability of hovering out of ground effect (HOGE) under the following conditions:

• 5,000 feet pressure altitude

• 20 degrees Celsius

• 1.5 hours of fuel

• 200 pound pilot

• 500 pounds of jettison- able payload

Capabilities of cruising at 100 knots Indicated Air Speed (IAS) at sea level on a standard day at maximum gross weight.

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Additionally, the AIRBUS AS 350 must be capable of vertical reference flying and equipped with a floor window OR a crew member in addition to the pilot who can visually observe the end of the long line.

2. In addition to the specifications identified above, the specifications identified below must be met by the Bell 206L3 / L4, Bell 206B3, Bell 407, Bell 505, or AIRBUS AS 350:

a) Helicopter shall be maintained and operated in accordance with the requirements of the FAR 14 CFR 135.1 Subparagraph (b) notwithstanding and the aviation regulations of the State of California.

b) Helicopter furnished under the terms of the agreement shall be of the light turbine type, mounted on high skid type landing gear or manufacturer’s equipment, manufactured and certified for civil use in normal or transport categories prior to use and shall meet the following minimum requirements:

A full complement of functioning instruments applicable to the helicopter supplied, and as approved by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for day and night Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 135.

Air particle separators are mandatory on helicopters for which they are commercially available.

No equipment, such as radios, or instruments, etc., shall be located in or on the helicopter in such a manner as to potentially cause damage or injury to personnel or equipment, or obstruct the operation thereof.

3. Additional items to meet the intended use of DPR/LEESD/CWPP shall be supplied by the Contractor as follows:

A free air temperature gauge.

One (1) or more independently-switched white or white and red strobe light(s) mounted on top of the helicopter or otherwise visible from above. (A one-half red, one-half white lens is acceptable if factory installed)

An FAA approved lap belt and shoulder harness with inertia reels for each front seat position.

One (1) digital hour Hobbs meter shall be installed. The meter shall be wired in series with a switch on the collective control, and a switch activated by engine or transmission oil pressure, or equivalent system, to record fight time only.

One (1) FAA approved keeperless, automatic locking, cargo hook employing both electric and manual release systems and rated at the maximum capacity of the helicopter.

Fire extinguisher(s) as required by FAR Part 135 shall contain Halon 1211 and be mounted in accordance with applicable FAR’s.

A communications and navigation system as described in these specifications.

Manufacturer’s approved high landing gear or landing gear leg extensions to permit maximum clearance under the helicopter for utilization of known helicopter accessories, and those which may be developed during the term of the agreement.

A JUMP STEP on each side of the helicopter, constructed to provide adequate safe footing.

First-aid equipment as listed in FAR Part 121, Appendix A, except the following shall be omitted: Arm Splint and Leg Splint

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4. Rotor Blade Paint Scheme

Alternative 1 - The upper surface of the main rotor blades shall be covered with high visibility paint in the following…