C5613146-D_Invitation_For_Bid.pdf

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Division of Administrative Services Office of Business Services Contracts Management Branch

INVITATION

FOR BID

Updated: February 2026

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

CONTRACTS MANAGEMENT BRANCH

5/28/2026

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

CREMATION SERVICES

BID NUMBER C5613146-D

RETURN BID TO: CDCR-CMB-Non-IT-Service-Bids@cdcr.ca.gov

Please see Bid Submittal instructions for CDCR’s new electronic bid submittal process.

You are invited to review and respond to this IFB C5613146-D, titled Cremation Services for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), institutions/facilities statewide. Bidders are not required to bid on all Groups; however, bidders must bid on all locations within the Group which bidding. See Exhibit E, List of Participating Locations. In submitting your bid, you shall comply with the instructions found herein.

In addition to those programs and preferences that are specified in this solicitation, Prospective Contractors are encouraged to consider programs and preferences that are available, such as those for the use of small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, disabled veteran businesses, and other businesses covered by State and Federal programs and preferences.

As required by Government Code 14838, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is required to meet the State’s twenty-five percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation requirement. Certified SBs and micro-businesses (MB) are encouraged to submit bids. See Small Business Preference Program Section, in this IFB for requirements.

The designated contact person for this IFB is:

Contract Analyst: Samantha Sheckler California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Email address: samantha.sheckler@cdcr.ca.gov Phone: (279) 210-3787

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

Technical questions regarding this solicitation will be addressed in writing and in accordance with the Questions and Answers portion of this IFB. See Letters of Inquiry Section for more details.

Sincerely, Samantha Sheckler Samantha Sheckler Contract Analyst Master Contracts Unit

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BID PACKAGE OVERVIEW

PROJECTED TIMETABLE

FUNDING

BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

PROHIBITION ON TAX DELINQUENTS

BIDDER RESPONSIBILITIES & THE BID PACKAGE

BID SUBMITTAL

LETTERS OF INQUIRY

PUBLIC BID OPENING

EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 – RUSSIAN SANCTIONS

GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (GenAI) DISCLOSURE

BASIS FOR AWARD

PROTEST AWARD

AGREEMENT EXECUTION

EXTENSION OF TERM

DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) PROGRAM

DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) INCENTIVE

SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE PROGRAM

NON-SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE REQUEST

NONPROFIT VETERAN SERVICE AGENCY (NVSA) SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, CONSULTANTS: SMALL/MICRO BUSINESS

AND DVBES

BIDDER PROVIDING FACILITY(IES)

Table of Contents

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BID PACKAGE OVERVIEW

This IFB package contains the following documents (except as otherwise indicated).

Please note that you must comply with the requirements contained in all documents.

• Bid Submittal Checklist

• Bidder Acknowledgment/Certification (OBS 300)

• Sample Standard Agreement (STD 213)

• Scope of Work (Exhibit A)

• Service Report (Exhibit A-1)

• Cremation Authorization Form (Exhibit A-2)

• Embalming Authorization Form (Exhibit A-3)

• Declaration for Disposition of Cremated Remains Form (Exhibit A-4)

• Disclosure of Preneed Funeral Agreement Form (Exhibit A-5)

• Budget Details and Payment Provisions (Exhibit B)

• Rate Sheet (Exhibit B-1) Electronically downloaded bid package includes an Excel spreadsheet file in addition to the PDF version (for additional information, see Exhibit B-1, first paragraph).

• General Terms and Conditions (Exhibit C) This document is incorporated in this bid package by reference only and is available on the Internet at Standard Contract Language for Non-IT Services - GTC 02/2025.

• Special Terms and Conditions (Exhibit D)

• List of Participating Locations (Exhibit E)

• List of Coroners (Exhibit F)

• CDCR 2301 PREA Policy Information for Volunteers and Contractors (Exhibit G)

• California State Institutions Map (Exhibit H)

• Standard Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC)

• Payee Data Record (STD 204)

• Supplement Vendor Payee Data Record Form

• Darfur Contracting Act (OBS 1500)

• Iran Contracting Act (OBS 1502)

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• California Civil Rights Laws Certification (OBS 1510)

• GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (OBS 1000)

• Sample Certificate of Insurance

• Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105)

• Non-Small Business Preference Request and Subcontractor Acknowledgement (OBS 555)

• California DVBE Bid Incentive Instructions – Selecting Incentive Option

• DVBE Declarations (DGS PD 843)

• DVBE Bid Incentive Request and Acknowledgement (OBS 554)

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Invitation for Bid Contract Bid Number C5613146-D

PROJECTED TIMETABLE

The following dates are set forth for informational and planning purposes only and are subject to change.

IFB Available to Prospective Bidders May 28, 2026

Letters of Inquiry Submission Date June 5, 2026

Submission of Bid June 12, 2026 by 11:00 AM

Public Bid Opening June 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Anticipated Date for Commencement of Services July 1, 2026

Term End Date of Agreement April 30, 2029

FUNDING

This is a Master Agreement in which a separate Purchase Order (PO) will be issued for each participating location. Each participating location’s total basis of award includes a Rate Sheet line item totaling 25% of the sum of the bidder’s service rate(s) to allow for additional as-needed, unforeseeable services. As-needed services will be payable at the applicable service rate(s) on the Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet.

BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Bidder qualifications and licensing requirements (if any) are specified below and/or in Exhibit A. Unless otherwise stated, the bidder shall meet all qualifications and licensing requirements at the time of the bid opening.

PROHIBITION ON TAX DELINQUENTS

Persons or companies identified as the largest tax delinquents by the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) or the Board of Equalization (BOE) under authority of Sections 7063 or 19195 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall be disqualified from the bidding process.

Pursuant to PCC §10295.4, contracts are void and unenforceable if a Contractor is included on tax delinquency lists.

(a) Notwithstanding any other law, a state agency shall not enter into any contract for the acquisition of goods or services with a contractor whose name appears on either list of the 500 largest tax delinquencies pursuant to Section 7063 or 19195 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. Any contract entered into in violation of this subdivision is void and unenforceable.

(b) This section shall apply to any contract executed on or after July 1, 2012.

BIDDER RESPONSIBILITIES & THE BID PACKAGE

Bidder shall provide rate(s) on the Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet. Bidder shall set forth rates in clear, legible figures in the spaces provided on Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet. Failure to provide the required rates shall be cause for rejection of your bid.

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NOTE:

1. Any quantities listed on Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet are CDCR’s estimates only and are offered as a basis for the comparison of bids. The State does not expressly or by implication agree that the actual amount of work will correspond therewith and reserves the right to omit portions of the work as may be deemed necessary or advisable by the State.

2. In the case of a discrepancy between the Unit Price (e.g., Hourly Rate, Cost per Service) and Item Total (e.g., Hourly Rate x Hours Worked = Item Total), the Unit Price shall prevail. However, if the Unit Price figure is ambiguous, illegible, uncertain, or is omitted, the Item Total shall be divided by the estimated usage (e.g., Hours Worked) to determine the Unit Price. In the case of a discrepancy between the Basis of Award and the sum of the Item Totals, the sum of the Item Totals shall prevail.

3. The amount of the total bid will be rounded up to the nearest whole dollar when the Agreement documents resulting from this bid are prepared.

4. Bidders are not required to bid on all groups. Bidders are not required to bid on all Groups; however, bidders must bid on all locations within the Group with which bidding. CDCR reserves the right to increase and/or decrease the number of participating CDCR locations throughout the term of this Agreement. Any decrease in the number of participating locations will be provided in writing from CDCR and shall result in no cost to CDCR. Any increase in participating locations will be added by Amendment, and services shall be provided at the same rates as the CDCR location in closest proximity (already included in the Agreement), and same terms as identified herein.

All required documents listed in the Bid Submittal Checklist must be included within the bid package. No bid will be considered unless it is submitted with the CDCR Bidder Acknowledgement/Certification form (OBS 300) and Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet, and is in conformance with the submission requirements of this IFB. Additionally, a signed copy of all pages of the Contractor Certification Clause (CCC) must be submitted to CDCR with the completed bid package. The State reserves the right to request clarification of any documents included with this bid.

The bid must be for the entire activity described herein. The State does not accept alternate contract language from a prospective Contractor. A bid with such language will be considered a counter proposal and will be rejected. Additionally, bids may be rejected if the bid proposal shows any alterations of form, additions not called for, a conditioned or incomplete bid, or erasures and/or irregularities of any kind. Any bid amounts changed after the amounts are originally inserted MUST be initialed through DocuSign by the bidder.

Failure to submit required documentation may result in the rejection of your bid.

BID SUBMITTAL

Bids must be submitted electronically, with all necessary bid submission documents in a clear, legible Portable Document Format (PDF), the documents are fully responsive and lack any deficiency, to CDCR- CMB-Non-IT-Service-Bids@cdcr.ca.gov no later than the time and date specified in the Projected Timetable. Any bid received in any other manner will NOT be considered. Bid submission time will be recorded using the electronic time stamp associated with receipt of the email submission. CDCR will provide an automated email response confirming receipt of each submission received showing the date and time the submission was received. If a confirmation receipt is not received, please contact CDCR- CMB-Non-IT-Service-Bids@cdcr.ca.gov to confirm your bid was received. Confirmation receipt is not a representation by CDCR that the submitted bid is responsive and complete. Any electronic bid received after the Submission of Bid date and time specified in the Projected Timetable will NOT be considered.

Bidders are ultimately responsible for ensuring timely receipt of their bid. It is recommended that Bidders submit bids at least one (1) hour in advance of the bid submission deadline to allow for confirmation of bid submission.

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Bid submissions with attached PDF documents in excess of forty (40) Megabytes in size risk being undeliverable. The State’s mail server may automatically reject excessively large emails. Bidder may submit multiple emails if file size exceeds forty (40) Megabytes. Multiple emails should be identified as follows: 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3, etc. Links to files stored on the internet (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox) in lieu of attachments are not acceptable, and any documents stored at such links will not be reviewed.

The subject line of the electronic bid must be titled:

BID FOR C5613146-D – CREMATION SERVICES

Bids that are not properly marked may be disregarded. Please see example below for further assistance.

The body of the email of the electronic bid must only contain the following:

DO NOT OPEN

BID NUMBER: C5613146-D

ATTENTION: Samantha Sheckler

COMPANY NAME:

(See Sample Below)

In submitting a bid, the bidder accepts the terms and conditions expressed herein. Costs incurred for developing bids and in anticipation of award of the Agreement are the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be charged to the State.

Only an individual who is legally authorized to bind the proposing firm contractually shall sign all documents requiring a signature, and each document must bear one of the following: DocuSign, or Adobe Acrobat Sign signature, or a scanned document of an original ink signature. An unsigned bid may be rejected.

A bidder may modify a bid after its submission by withdrawing the original bid and resubmitting a new bid prior to the bid submission deadline. Bidder modifications offered in any other manner, oral or written, will not be considered. A bid may be withdrawn from consideration by submitting a written withdrawal request to CDCR via email to CDCR-CMB-Non-IT-Service-Bids@cdcr.ca.gov, signed by the bidder or an authorized agent. Bids will not be opened until the Public Bid Open date and time. Once opened by the State, the submitted bid is binding and may not be withdrawn without cause.

All documents submitted in response to this IFB will become the property of the State and will be regarded as public records under the California Public Records Act (Government Code Section 7920 et seq.) and subject to review by the public.

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LETTERS OF INQUIRY

The purpose of these letters is to provide bidders the opportunity to ask questions and/or provide feedback to CDCR on the specifics of the IFB and/or DVBE requirements. While some input may be incorporated into the IFB, remarks and explanations submitted may not necessarily change provisions of the IFB. Any modifications to the IFB as a result of these inquiries will be documented by an addendum and forwarded to all bidders.

Any letters of inquiry must be submitted by email to allow CDCR time to research and prepare a response.

Submit your letter of inquiry by the date specified in the Projected Timetable Section of this IFB directly to Samantha Sheckler, Contracts Management Branch, by email: samantha.sheckler@cdcr.ca.gov.

Inquiries received after this date will only be addressed at CDCR’s discretion.

PUBLIC BID OPENING

All bids received by the due date and time will be opened and read at a virtual public bid opening. Bids will be opened publicly over conference-call utilizing the call-in number below. The time of the public bid opening will be as outlined in the Projected Timetable Section.

Call-In Number: 1-916-701-9994 Passcode: 340347063#

At the time of the public bid opening, the dollar amount of each bid, claimed preference, and the name of each company bidding shall be read. The contract award is subject to a complete review of the entire bid proposal for compliance and adherence to the IFB requirements, verification of all calculations and claimed preferences, and compliance with DVBE mandatory participation requirements, if applicable.

Final results may change as a result of formal bid evaluation.

Bid opening will be audio only with no opportunity for questions and answers.

Bid results can also be requested by contacting the contract analyst listed in this solicitation following the public bid opening.

EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 – RUSSIAN 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 (GenAI) DISCLOSURE

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)

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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 its right to seek any and all relief 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.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The award of an Agreement, if it is to be awarded, will be made to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with all requirements prescribed herein. In the event a bidder submits more than one (1) bid for the same location/service under this bid process, the State shall select the lowest bid and reject all other bids from this bidder.

In the event of tie bids, except as provided in Government Code §14838(f), CDCR reserves the right to determine the bidder entitled to the contract award based on the percent of discount specified in Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet, if applicable. If not applicable or if there is a discount tie, a coin toss or lot drawing will be used to determine the bidder entitled to the contract award. The coin toss or lot drawing will be officially witnessed, and all affected bidders will be advised of the tiebreaker method and invited to attend.

The State is not required to award an Agreement and reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any immaterial deviations in the bid. The State’s waiver of an immaterial deviation shall in no way modify the IFB document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with all requirements if awarded the Agreement.

The State intends to award one or more Agreements to the lowest responsible bidder(s). Bidders may submit bids for one or more locations. If a bidder is the lowest bidder for more than one location, all of the locations awarded to that bidder may be incorporated into one Agreement. This determination will be based on what is in the best interests of the State.

The State reserves the right to award multiple Agreements for backup purposes. When services are needed, the “primary” Contractor, defined as the lowest responsible bidder, will be contacted first. IF and ONLY IF, the primary Contractor is unable to provide services, the “secondary” Contractor, defined as the second lowest responsible bidder, will be contacted. This process will be repeated based on the number of Agreements awarded and will take place each time the location contacts the Contractor to provide services.

The State intends to award as many Agreements as are necessary for backup purposes. Each Agreement will have a separate Agreement number and include all of the information contained in the bid document for the locations awarded to that Contractor.

PROTEST AWARD

Information regarding the protest of an award may be found by going to State Contracting Manual - Volume 1, under Chapter 6: Contract Award Protests.

A protest to this bid must adhere to Public Contract Code (PCC) Section 10345.

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The envelope or email subject line containing the written protest must clearly state:

"Protest Concerning IFB Number C5613146-D for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation".

Protests MUST be filed with:

ORIGINAL COPY

EMAIL OR MAIL DELIVERY

Email: OLSProtests@dgs.ca.gov

Department of General Services Office of Legal Services Attn: Bid Protest Coordinator 707 Third Street, 7th Floor, Suite 7-330 West Sacramento, CA 95605

EMAIL OR MAIL DELIVERY

Email: m_CDCR-OBS-Protest-Mailbox@cdcr.ca.gov

Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Office of Business Services Contracts Management Branch 9838 Old Placerville Road, Suite B Sacramento, CA 95827

AGREEMENT EXECUTION

The Agreement will be executed only upon the State's acceptance of the Contractor's certificates of insurance, bonds, licenses, and permits, when such items are required. Should the Contractor fail to commence work at the agreed-upon date and time, the State, upon five (5) days written notice to the Contractor, reserves the right to terminate the Agreement.

The successful bidder shall enter into an Agreement with the State, which will be prepared on a State of California Standard Agreement (STD 213 form, sample attached) and shall include from this IFB, Exhibits A, A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B, B-1, D, E, F, G, and H.

This Agreement will not include a copy of the Exhibit C, General Terms and Conditions for Private Contractors, which is incorporated into the Agreement by reference only on the STD 213. Exhibit C may be downloaded from the Internet at Standard Contract Language for Non - IT Services.

After award, the Standard Agreement will be forwarded to the Contractor for signature via DocuSign.

Upon receipt, the Contractor must sign the Agreement and return the Agreement with any required documentation in accordance with the time frame specified in the transmittal letter. In the event the State has not received the signed Agreement and the required documentation within the specified time frame, the award may be rescinded and awarded to the next lowest responsible bidder.

This Agreement is not valid unless and until approved by the Department of General Services, or, under its authority CDCR. The State has no legal obligation unless and until the Agreement is approved. Any work commenced by the Contractor prior to approval may be considered voluntary and the Contractor may have to pursue claim for payment by filing with the Department of General Services, Government Claims Program. When the Agreement is fully approved, a copy will be forwarded to you.

EXTENSION OF TERM

This Agreement may be amended when the additional year(s) or additional task(s) were anticipated and evaluated as an option to renew in the IFB.

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DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) PROGRAM

This IFB is exempt from the DVBE requirement. However, the State is committed to achieving legislatively established goals for the participation of DVBEs in all state contracting and seeks to use certified DVBE business whenever possible. Therefore, the State requests your voluntary participation in reporting any certified DVBEs, including yourself, that will be used in the performance of this Agreement.

DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) INCENTIVE

CDCR is committed to meeting and exceeding the three percent (3%) goal for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation in State contracting activities, set forth in Military and Veterans Code

999. The DVBE Incentive Program applies to all contracting activities for services. The DVBE incentive is applied during the evaluation process and is only applied to responsive bids from responsible bidders proposing DVBE participation. This incentive is for bid computation only.

To be eligible for the DVBE incentive, the business must:

1. Complete DVBE Incentive Request and Subcontractor Acknowledgement form (OBS 554) and submit with bid proposal.

2. Have a completed DVBE application on file with DGS, OSDS by 5:00 p.m. on the date bids are due.

For certification and preference approval process information, contact the OSDS by telephone at (916) 375-4940 or access the OSDS Internet website at Apply For or Re-apply as Small Business, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise.

Award Based on Low Price

The incentive shall be equal to a bidder’s DVBE participation level (rounded to the nearest two decimal places).

DVBE PARTICIPATION LEVEL INCENTIVE APPLIED

1.0 - 1.99% 1%

2.0 UP TO 2.99% 2%

3.0 UP TO 3.99% 3%

4.0 UP TO 4.99% 4%

5.0 UP TO 5.99% 5%

1. The incentive is subject to a minimum of one percent (1%) and a maximum of five percent (5%) and will not exceed $500,000. Bids with DVBE participation of more than five percent (5%) will be calculated with a five percent (5%) incentive.

2. Bidders with DVBE participation of less than the required percentage listed in the solicitation will be deemed non-responsive and eliminated from any further participation.

3. The Small Business Preference (five percent (5%) up to $50,000) may be combined with the DVBE incentive but will not exceed a combined total of $500,000.

4. The DVBE incentive is computed from the lowest responsive and responsible bid price.

SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE PROGRAM

Current law requires state departments to support the success of small businesses, including microbusinesses, in participation in contracting opportunities. CDCR is committed to supporting Small/Micro Business participation in state contracting and seeks to contract with certified Small/Micro Businesses whenever possible.

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A Small/Micro Business enterprise is defined as a business certified by the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Certification Services (OSDS) in which:

1. The principal office is located in California

2. The officers are domiciled in California

3. The business is independently owned and operated

4. The business, with any affiliates, is not dominant in its field of operation; and

a. For Small Business, either:

(1) The business, together with any affiliates, has one hundred (100) or fewer employees and averaged annual gross receipts of $16,000,000 or less over the previous three years, or

(2) The business is a manufacturer with one hundred (100) or fewer employees

b. For Micro Business, either:

(1) The business, together with any affiliates, has twenty-five (25) or fewer employees and averaged annual gross receipts of $5,000,000 or less over the previous three years, or

(2) The business is a manufacturer with twenty-five (25) or fewer employees.

Section 14835, et seq., of the California Government Code requires that a five percent (5%) preference be given to bidders who certify as a Small/Micro Business enterprise. The rules and regulations of this law are contained in Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 1896, et seq. A copy of the regulation is available upon request.

To claim the Small/Micro Business preference, which may not exceed $50,000 for any bid, your firm must:

1. Have a completed application (including proof of annual receipts) on file with the DGS, OSDS, by

5:00 p.m. on the date bids are due, and

2. Receipt of documents verified by such office.

Therefore, if you are a Small/Micro Business, but are not certified, it is to your advantage to become certified. For certification and preference approval process information, contact the OSDS by telephone at (916) 375-4940 or access the OSDS Internet website at Apply For or Re-apply as Small Business, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise.

NON-SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE REQUEST

Pursuant to Title 2, CCR Section 1896, et seq., and GC Section 14838, et seq., a bid preference of five percent (5%) is available to a responsive non-small business claiming no less than twenty-five percent (25%), Small Business/Micro Business (SB/MB) subcontractor participation with one or more SB/MB enterprises. This preference is considered only if the tentative low bidder is not a certified SB/MB.

In granting the Non-Small Business Preference, no bid price will be reduced by more than $50,000. This preference cost adjustment is for bid evaluation purposes only and does not alter the actual cost offered by the bidder.

A non-small business is defined as a responsive/responsible bidder that is not certified by the DGS OSDS as a SB/MB enterprise.

To be eligible for the non-small business preference, the business prime vendor must complete and submit the Non-Small Business Preference Request and Subcontractor Acknowledgement form (OBS

555) with their bid proposal.

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NONPROFIT VETERAN SERVICE AGENCY (NVSA) SMALL BUSINESS

PREFERENCE

Pursuant to Military and Veteran Code Section 999.50 et seq., Nonprofit Veteran Service Agencies (NVSAs) claiming Small/Micro Business preference and verified as such in the relevant category or business type, will be granted a preference of five percent (5%) of the lowest responsive bid, if the lowest responsive bid is submitted by a bidder not certified as a Small/Micro Business.

In granting Small/Micro Business preference to NVSAs, no bid will be reduced by more than $50,000.

The preference cost adjustment is for computation purposes only and does not alter the actual cost offered by the bidder.

To be eligible for the NVSA Small/Micro Business Preference, the business concern must:

1. request preference at the time of bid submission, and

2. must possess a valid certification prior to bid submission.

An SB/NVSA is not subject to the same standards as other certified Small/Micro businesses. SB/NVSA standards are identified in Military and Veterans Code Section 999.51(a) (3).

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTORS, SUBCONTRACTORS, CONSULTANTS:

SMALL/MICRO BUSINESS AND DVBES

CDCR must identify all contractors, subcontractors, and consultants who will provide labor or render services in the performance of this Agreement and further identify whether any of the listed subcontractors and consultants are a certified Small/Micro business, or a certified DVBE. Therefore, the bidder must complete a Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105). If any changes occur in the submitted original GSPD-05-105, the Contractor shall notify the Office of Business Services (OBS), in writing within ten (10) working days of those changes, including any changes to Small/Micro business or DVBE status.

CDCR asks that you encourage any subcontractor(s) and/or consultant(s) not currently certified as a Small/Micro business or DVBE that may meet the certification requirements specified herein to become certified through the DGS, OSDS. Please provide those subcontractor(s)/consultant(s) the OSDS contact and certification information provided above.

If you are a certified Small/Micro business enterprise and fail to complete the Prime Contractor information of the CDCR Bidder Acknowledgement/Certification form (OBS 300), your business shall be classified as a large business, which will preclude your bid from receiving the five percent (5%) Small/Micro business preference and can cause incorrect reporting of Small/Micro business and large business participation by CDCR.

If you are a certified DVBE and fail to specify that information on the CDCR Bidder Acknowledgement/Certification form, (OBS 300) your business shall be classified as a large business, which will preclude your bid from receiving any range of the DVBE incentive and cause incorrect reporting of DVBE participation by CDCR.

BIDDER PROVIDING FACILITY(IES)

Bidders providing facility(ies) for their services must specify the complete address(es) of the facility(ies) where the services will be performed in the appropriate section on the Bidder Acknowledgement/Certification form (OBS 300) in the spaces provided.

The bidder hereby authorizes the State to insert the bidder’s facility(ies) as listed in the CDCR Bidder Acknowledgement/Certification form (OBS 300) into the contract Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

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BID SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST

Use this checklist to ensure that the documents identified below are included in your company’s bid package.

Place a check mark or “X” next to each document being submitted to the State. Failure to submit these documents may be cause for rejection of your bid. This checklist should also be returned with your bid.

A complete bid will consist of the documents identified below.

NOTE TO BIDDER: The company name identified on all documents submitted to the State (e.g., licenses, permits, certifications) must be identical to the company name written on the Bidder Acknowledgement/Certification (OBS 300). Failure to comply may cause delays in the award or result in the rejection of your bid.

_____ Bidder Acknowledgement/Certification (OBS 300)

_____ Rate Sheet (Exhibit B-1) – For the bidder’s convenience, Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet is an Excel spreadsheet file. The spreadsheet(s) are password protected and cannot be altered, except where highlighted. The bidder will enter figures or amounts into each of the highlighted cells and submit the Excel file.

_____ Payee Data Record (STD 204)

_____ Supplement Vendor Payee Data Record

_____ Original Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC)

_____ Copy of valid California city or county business license (if applicable), or if a corporation located within the State of California, incorporation documents or letter from the Secretary of State or, if not a California business, an affidavit that business is in good standing with the state, province, or country in which business is headquartered.

_____ Copy of a current California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Motor Carrier Permit, if applicable

_____ Copy of Funeral Establishment

_____ Copy of Funeral Directors License

_____ Copy of the Crematory License of the facility performing the cremation

_____ Darfur Contracting Act (OBS 1500)

_____ Iran Contracting Act (OBS 1502)

_____ California Civil Rights Laws Certification (OBS 1510)

_____ GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (OBS 1000)

_____ Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105)

_____ Non-Small Business Preference Request and Subcontractor Acknowledgement (OBS 555), if applicable

_____ DVBE Incentive Request (OBS 554), if applicable

_____ DVBE Declarations (DGS PD 843), if applicable

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BID SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST

NOTE TO BIDDER: In addition to the above, the Contractor shall furnish the following to CDCR upon award.

Copy of any required Certificate(s) of Insurance:

• Commercial General Liability

• Automobile Liability

• Non-Medical Professional Liability

• Workers’ Compensation, if applicable (If exempt, please cite the legal code that exempts you from this requirement.

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Bidder Acknowledgement/Certification (OBS 300)

The bidder hereby agrees to provide all labor, materials, supplies, licenses, permits, equipment and transportation necessary to perform all services required for the foregoing titled work in accordance with the Exhibit A, Scope of Work, all Terms and

Conditions, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) requirements, if applicable, and such addenda thereto as may be issued before the public bid opening date, at the rates set forth by the bidder in Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet. Exhibit B-1, Rate

Sheet must be submitted with this Bidder Acknowledgement/Certification form.

Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet shall remain in force for the stated term of this Agreement and shall include every item of expense, direct and indirect, including any taxes incidental to the specified rates.

By virtue of submitting this bid, the undersigned is accepting the terms and conditions expressed in this IFB. Any and all services performed outside the scope of this Agreement shall be at the sole risk and expense of the bidder.

COMPANY NAME:

STREET ADDRESS: P.O. BOX:

CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE: CITY, STATE AND ZIP CODE:

TELEPHONE NUMBER: FAX NUMBER:

FEDERAL ID or SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: E-MAIL ADDRESS:

TAX STATUS [ ] Individual/Sole Proprietor [ ] Estate or Trust [ ] Partnership

[ ] Corporation (State in which incorporated _______) [ ] Other: ______________________

By signing this document, I CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, that I am duly authorized to legally bind the prospective proposer/bidder to the requirements of this bid document. This certification is made under the laws of the State of

California.

PRINT NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: DATE:

Bidding Preferences Claimed (Check only the preferences claimed)

Preferences: Certification Number/Expiration Date

DGS certified Small Business

DGS certified Micro Business

Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference (committing use of 25% or more of DGS certified Small/Micro Business Subcontractors) include the OBS 555

DGS certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise

DVBE Incentive requested by bidder (include the completed OBS 554 with bid)

NVSA preference request

TACPA Attach all applicable forms

Bidder Providing Facility(ies) If the bidder is supplying the facility(ies) for services, please specify the complete address(es) of the facility(ies) where services will be provided (use additional sheets if necessary). The bidder hereby authorizes the State to insert the bidder’s facility(ies) listed below into the Exhibit A Scope of Work.

Street Address, City, State, Zip Code

Street Address, City, State, Zip Code

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AMANDA.POE

Typewritten Text Bid Number

2. The term of this Agreement is:

SAMPLE

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Bid Number C5613146-D California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Exhibit A Scope of Work

1. INTRODUCTION

This is a Master Agreement in which the Contractor shall provide Cremation Services. The Contractor will be compensated for services performed in accordance with the applicable rate(s) specified in Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet which shall include all labor, personnel, transportation (including travel, per diem, fuel, and mileage), materials, supplies, tools, any necessary equipment, permits, licenses, taxes, fees, shipping/freight charges, and every other item of expense necessary (unless otherwise specified herein) to provide all identified services for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) locations identified in Exhibit E, List of Participating Locations.

Contractors will be awarded on a Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary basis. In the event the primary Contractor (defined as the lowest responsible bidder) is unable to provide the services requested by the CDCR Contract Liaison or designee within the timeframe specified herein, CDCR reserves the right to contact the secondary Contractor (defined as the second lowest responsible bidder). This process will be repeated based on the number of Agreements awarded and will take place each time the location contacts the Contractor to provide services.

Travel time to and from the institution/facility will not be paid. Services shall begin when the Contractor arrives and checks in at the designated service location. Any loss of time checking in and out of the institution/facility access points, and loading/unloading of tools and/or materials (either at the Contractor’s location or the institution/facility) will not be reimbursed by CDCR.

Upon commencement of this Agreement, in accordance with Exhibit D, Special Terms and Conditions herein, the Contractor shall coordinate with the CDCR Contract Liaison or designee for each contracted location to provide all information necessary to complete background clearance processing for each Contractor’s staff performing services under this Agreement and on CDCR property. This shall include subcontractors.

Quantities of services listed in Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet are CDCR’s estimates only. CDCR reserves the right to increase or decrease the amount of requested services throughout the term of the Agreement. Any increase in services shall be payable at the applicable rate(s) specified in Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet. Any decrease in services requested shall result in no cost to the State. The CDCR Contract Liaison or designee will notify the Contractor in writing of any increase in service needs.

CDCR reserves the right to increase and/or decrease the number of participating CDCR locations throughout the term of this Agreement. Any decrease in the number of participating locations will be provided in writing from CDCR and shall result in no cost to the State. Any increase in participating locations will be added by Amendment, and services shall be provided at the same rates as the CDCR location in closest proximity (already included in the Agreement), and same terms as identified herein.

The Contractor is not authorized to commence work, as described herein, until this Agreement is fully executed. Any services provided prior to execution of the Agreement shall be considered voluntary and non-compensable. The State assumes no responsibility for any work commenced by the Contractor and will not reimburse the Contractor for any work performed prior to approval and scheduling by the CDCR Contract Liaison or designee.

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2. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

Upon request by the CDCR Contract Liaison or designee, the Contractor shall remove the deceased incarcerated individual’s body from place of death or Coroner’s Office and provide cold storage, a suitable cremation container, cremation, as well as receive, containerize, and dispose of ashes. The Contractor shall be responsible for completing the death certificate and all appropriate permits for cremation, interment, and/or scattering.

The Contractor shall collect the deceased body within twenty-four (24) hours of notification by the institution/facility/camp, unless otherwise specified by the requesting CDCR location or Coroner’s Office of jurisdiction, seven (7) days a week, including holidays. The Contractor shall collect the deceased body from an alternate Coroner/Mortuary/Hospital, if specified by the institution/facility/camp, at no additional cost to the State. Exhibit F, List of Coroners is attached herein and made a part of this Agreement.

In the event the primary Contractor fails to collect the deceased body within twenty-four (24) hours, CDCR reserves the right to contact the secondary Contractor. If the secondary Contractor is unable to collect the deceased body within twelve (12) hours, CDCR reserves the right to contact the tertiary Contractor to collect the deceased body within twelve (12) hours.

The Contractor shall hold the deceased body in cold storage, pending notification of beneficiary/next-of-kin, and until instructed to perform cremation services by the CDCR Contract Liaison or designee. Prior to the tenth day of cold storage, the Contractor shall notify the appropriate CDCR Contract Liaison or designee that the deceased body has not been removed from cold storage. The CDCR Contract Liaison or designee will provide further instruction to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any additional cold storage costs incurred due to the untimely removal of the deceased body from the county morgue or any other specified location once CDCR has requested service.

When cold storage is in excess of 10 days, in order for reimbursement of the daily charge(s), the Contractor must provide proof of actual charges from the county coroner/sheriff involved with the investigation.

Cremated remains not claimed by the beneficiary/next-of-kin will be permanently interred at a licensed cemetery or, if more economical, scattered according to Federal, State, County, or City regulations.

In the event the deceased body has been claimed by the beneficiary/next-of-kin, the claiming party incurs all costs, to be billed at rates equal to or less than those charged to CDCR.

The Contractor will be notified by the CDCR Contract Liaison or designee of the name of the beneficiary/next-of-kin who is/are authorized to claim the body, after the Contractor has possession. If the beneficiary/next-of-kin picks up the deceased body from the county morgue, the Contractor has no claim to be paid by CDCR. The beneficiary/next-of-kin is/are entitled to use any funeral director of their choice, at their own expense, and the Contractor must abide by the terms of Business and Professions Code Section 7706.

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In the event the beneficiary/next-of-kin claims the incarcerated individual’s remains after the Contractor has performed cremation services, the Contractor shall notify the CDCR Contract Liaison or designee within twenty-four (24) hours via telephone, and the claiming party incurs all costs. The Contractor shall also document on Exhibit A-1, Service Report that the beneficiary/next-of-kin claimed said incarcerated individual’s remains and specify the date of pickup.

The Contractor shall provide all services identified herein in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations, including the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), Government Code Section 27491, the State Cemetery Act, Business and Professions (B&P) Code Chapter 19, California Code of Regulation (CCR) Title 16 Division 12, Health & Safety (H&S) Code and the Funeral Directors & Embalmers Law, Business & Professions Code Chapter 12. If during the term of this Agreement, any laws, regulations, and/or associated policies or procedures change, the Contractor shall comply with the updated requirements, and are hereby incorporated, by reference, into this Agreement.

The Contractor shall ensure they are prepared and fully equipped to provide all requested services to each awarded location. The Contractor must demonstrate adequate staffing and resources to ensure that all locations receive timely services. In the event of a failure to perform services within the requested timeframe, the State reserves the right to request the Contractor to assign additional resources, such as subcontractor use, at no additional cost to the State.

3. DEATH CERTIFICATE

The Institution Chief Medical Officer (CMO) or attending physician examining the body and pronouncing the death will specifically determine whether he/she can sign the death certificate or must refer it to the Coroner’s Office of jurisdiction in accordance with all Federal, State, County, or City regulations, codes, and procedures. The CMO or attending physician will generate and sign their appropriate section of the death certificate within fifteen (15) hours of the death. An original, along with five (5) copies of the death certificate shall be prepared. The original is given to the Contractor (funeral home) for completion, and the copies are routed to the Warden. When the Coroner is notified, the institution/facility/camp will proceed as instructed by the Coroner in accordance with current codes, regulations, and laws.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the completion and filing of the death certificate when the beneficiary/next-of-kin are unidentified, to include obtaining all appropriate signatures and any necessary permit(s) for disposition of the remains. The Contractor shall provide five (5) certified complete and accurate copies of the death certificate for each incarcerated individual’s death to the CDCR Contract Liaison or designee within fourteen (14) working days after receipt of the deceased body, regardless of where the body was collected.

4. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

The State does not assume financial responsibility when the beneficiary/next-of-kin has arranged for the cremation services and/or claims the incarcerated individual's body/remains/ashes. The State assumes financial responsibility for cremation services only when those services have been authorized by the State and unclaimed by the beneficiary/next-of-kin.

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5. VEHICLES AND ACCESS

The Contractor’s vehicles must enter inside the secure perimeter when instructed by the CDCR Contract Liaison or designee, as the need arises to transport incarcerated individual remains.