CCS Global Tech Winning Bid.pdf

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 14822 – IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES PAGE 1 (Rev 2022-08-02)

California Creative Solutions Inc (dba CCS Global Tech)

13475 Danielson Street, Suite 230, Poway, CA 92064

California

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

Competitive Solicitation: No.14822 – IT Project Management Services

Category: ☒Category A IT Project Manager Services

☒ Category B Quality Assurance Services

Subcategory:

☒ Journey Level ☒ Senior Level ☒ Expert Level

☒ Journey Level ☒ Senior Level ☒ Expert Level

Bidder: _________________________________ Type/print full legal name of Bidder

Bidder’s Address: _________________________________ Type/print Bidder’s Address

Bidder Organization Type:

Check appropriate box

Corporation: ☒ Domestic ☐ Foreign

Limited Liability Company (LLC): ☐ Domestic ☐ Foreign

Partnership: ☐ Domestic ☐ Foreign

Sole Proprietorship: ☐

* Note: A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned and run by an individual with no distinction between the business and the owner. It is not a legal entity. It simply refers to a person who owns the business and is personally responsible for its debts and who pays personal income taxes on profits earned from the business. If you are a bidder who operates a business on your own, you automatically are a sole proprietor unless you have adopted a business structure (e.g., corporation, LLC, partnership).

State of Formation for Corp./LLC/Partnership:

Type/print the state where the corporation, LLC, or partnership is formed – e.g., ‘Washington’ if domestic and the name of the state if ‘Foreign’ (i.e., not Washington)

Doing Business Under Another Name:

Check appropriate box

State whether Bidder has been doing business under another name during the past five years:

☒ Bidder has NOT done business under another name

☐ Bidder HAS done business under another name

If Bidder HAS done business under another name, provide the name(s) and addresses:

Name: ___________________________________

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Address: ___________________________________

Bidder, through the duly authorized undersigned, makes this certification as a required element of submitting a responsive bid. Bidder certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief that the following are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith:

1. UNDERSTANDING. Bidder certifies that Bidder has read, thoroughly examined, and fully understands all of the provisions in the Competitive Solicitation (including all exhibits) and the terms and conditions of the Contract and any amendments or clarifications to the Competitive Solicitation, and agrees to abide by the same.

2. ACCURACY. Bidder certifies that Bidder has carefully prepared and reviewed its bid and fully supports the accuracy of the same. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that Enterprise Services shall not be responsible for any errors or omission on the part of Bidder in preparing its bid. Bidder further certifies that the facts declared here are true and accurate. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that the continuing compliance with these statements and all requirements of the Competitive Solicitation are conditions precedent to the award or continuation of the resulting Contract.

3. NO COLLUSION, ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES, OR SHARING BID INFORMATION. Bidder certifies that Bidder has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this Competitive Solicitation. Bidder further certifies that Bidder’s bid prices have been arrived at independently, without engaging in collusion, bid rigging, or any other illegal activity, and without for the purpose of restricting competition any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other bidder or competitor relating to (a) those prices, (b) the intention to submit a bid, or

(c) the methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered. Bidder further certifies that Bidder has not been and will not knowingly disclose its bid prices, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or competitor before award of a Contract, unless otherwise required by law. Bidder further certifies that Bidder has made no attempt and shall not make any attempt to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition.

Bidder, however, freely may join with other persons or organizations for the purpose of presenting a joint bid. Whether done directly or indirectly, communicating bid information with other bidders, collusion, or anti-competitive actions among bidders are prohibited. If there is evidence of such communication, collusion, or anti-competitive activities among bidders, Enterprise Services reserves the right to disqualify such bidders.

4. FIRM OFFER. Bidder certifies that its bid pertaining to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation is a firm offer which cannot be withdrawn for a time period of ninety (90) days from and after the bid due date specified in the Competitive Solicitation. Enterprise Services may accept such bid, with or without further negotiation, at any time within such period. In the event of a protest, Bidder’s bid shall remain valid for such time period or until the protest and any related court action is resolved, whichever is later.

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Bidder certifies that, in preparing its bid, Bidder has not been assisted by any current or former employee of the State of Washington whose duties relate (or did relate) to this Competitive Solicitation or prospective Contract and who was assisting in other than the employee’s official, public capacity. Bidder further certifies that no such current or former public

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 14822 – IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES PAGE 3 employee nor any member of such person’s immediate family have any financial interest in the outcome of Bidder’s bid.

6. NO REIMBURSEMENT. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that the State of Washington will not reimburse Bidder for any costs incurred in the preparation of Bidder’s bid. All bids become the property of the State of Washington, and Bidder claims no proprietary right to the ideas, writings, items, or samples unless so stated in the bid.

7. PERFORMANCE. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that its submittal of a bid and execution of this Bidder’s Certification certifies Bidder’s willingness to comply with the Contract, if awarded such. By submitting this bid, Bidder hereby offers to furnish the services solicited pursuant to this Competitive Solicitation in compliance with all terms, conditions, and performance requirements contained in this Competitive Solicitation and the resulting Contract.

8. QUALIFIED PERSONNEL (CONSULTANTS). Bidder certifies that Bidder presently has and, if awarded a Contract shall maintain, personnel who meet the minimum performance requirements for the applicable consultant level (journey, senior, and expert) for each subcategory that bidder submits a bid. Bidder is submitting a bid for the following subcategories (must check each subcategory for which bidder is submitting a bid):

Category A IT Project Manager Services

Category B IT Quality Assurance Services

☒ Journey level consultant subcategory ☒ Senior level consultant subcategory ☒ Expert level consultant subcategory

☒ Journey level consultant subcategory ☒ Senior level consultant subcategory ☒ Expert level consultant subcategory

9. INSURANCE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ BIDDER HAS REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder has attached a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract (note: Bidder must attach the Insurance Certificate).

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract but, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will provide such a Certificate of Insurance, without exception of any kind, to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED INSURANCE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract and, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder would not be able to provide such a Certificate of Insurance to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation.

10. DEBARMENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO DEBARMENT. Bidder and/or its principals are not presently nor has ever been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily

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OR

☐ DEBARRED. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder and/or its principals presently are debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with a federal, state, or local governmental entity within the United States.

11. CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder (including Bidder’s officers) certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract;

violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. Bidder further certifies that it is not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in this paragraph.

OR

☐ CRIMINAL OFFENSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract; violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property.

12. WAGE THEFT PREVENTION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO WAGE VIOLATIONS. Bidder has NOT been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, any provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

OR

☐ VIOLATIONS OF WAGE LAWS. Bidder has been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, a provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

13. CIVIL RIGHTS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. Bidder complies with all applicable requirements regarding civil rights. Such requirements prohibit discrimination http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48.082 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.46 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.52 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48.082 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.46 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.48 http://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.52

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OR

☐ NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. Bidder does not comply with all applicable requirements regarding civil rights.

14. WORKERS’ RIGHTS (EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03). Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION

WAIVERS FOR EMPLOYEES. Bidder does NOT require its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

OR

☐ MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION WAIVERS FOR EMPLOYEES. Bidder requires its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

15. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

OR

☐ TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

16. TAXES. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ TAXES PAID. Except as validly contested, Bidder is not delinquent and has paid or has arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and has filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

OR

☐ DELINQUENT TAXES. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder has not paid or arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and/or has not timely filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

17. FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Bidder is financially stable and solvent, has adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations, has not commenced bankruptcy proceedings voluntarily or otherwise, and is not subject to any judgments, liens, or encumbrances of any kind affecting title to any Goods or Services that are the subject of this Competitive Solicitation.

OR

☐ NOT FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/exe_order/18-03%20-%20Workers%20Rights%20%28tmp%29.pdf

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604 973 074 provide), Bidder is not financially stable and solvent – i.e., Bidder does not have adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations, has commenced bankruptcy proceedings voluntarily or otherwise, or is subject to a judgment, lien, or encumbrance that affects title to the Goods or Services that are the subject of this Competitive Solicitation.

18. LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder, if conducting business other than as a sole proprietorship certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ CURRENT LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder is in good standing in the State of Washington and the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized, including having timely filed all required annual reports.

OR

☐ DELINQUENT REGISTRATION. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder currently is not in good standing in the State of Washington and/or the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized.

NOTE: This certification applies only to bidders that are organized as separate legal entities (e.g., a corporation, partnership, limited liability company). If bidder is a sole proprietor, this certification should not be answered.

19. REGISTRATION WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is registered with the Washington Secretary of State, is in good standing, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number: ___ ___ ___.

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington Secretary of State but, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will register with the Washington Secretary of State to obtain a UBI number and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ BIDDER IS NOT REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington Secretary of State and Bidder declines to register with the Washington Secretary of State. Note: Enterprise Services requires all awarded bidders (including Washington firms and out of state firms) to be registered with the Washington Secretary of State. Bidders who are not registered will not be awarded a Contract.

NOTE: This certification applies only to bidders that are organized as separate legal entities (e.g., a corporation, partnership, limited liability company). If bidder is a sole proprietor, this certification should not be answered.

20. REGISTRATION WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue, has a business license to do business in Washington, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI)

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602 776 872 number: ___ ___ ___.

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue but, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will register with the Washington State Department of Revenue for a business license and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ BIDDER IS NOT REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue and Bidder declines to register with the Washington State Department of Revenue. Note:

Enterprise Services requires all awarded bidders (including Washington firms and out of state firms) to be registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

Bidders who are not registered will not be awarded a Contract.

21. SUBCONTRACTORS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ NO SUBCONTRACTORS. If awarded a Contract, Bidder will not utilize subcontractors to provide the goods and/or services subject to this Competitive Solicitation.

OR

☐ SUBCONTRACTORS. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), if awarded a Contract, Bidder will utilize subcontractors to provide the goods and/or services subject to this Competitive Solicitation. In such event, Bidder further certifies that, as to the State of Washington, Bidder shall retain responsibility for its subcontractors, including, without limitation, liability for any subcontractor’s acts or omissions. Note: Bidder must provide the precise legal name (including state of organization), business address, and federal tax identification number (TIN) for each subcontractor. Note: If the TIN is a SSN, do not provide the SSN.

22. WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder is a Washington Small Business as defined in RCW 39.26.010. To qualify as a Washington Small Business, Bidder must meet three

(3) requirements:

☐ Location. Bidder’s principal office/place of business must be located in and identified as being in the State of Washington. A principal office or principal place of business is a firm’s headquarters where business decisions are made and the location for the firm’s books and records as well as the firm’s senior management personnel.

☐ Size. Bidder must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses and have either: (a) fifty (50) or fewer employees;

or (b) gross revenue of less than seven million dollars ($7,000,000) annually as reported on Bidder’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue over the previous three consecutive years).

☐ WEBS Certification. Bidder must have certified its Washington

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Small Business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution

(WEBS).

OR

☒ NOT WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder does not qualify as a Washington Small Business as set forth above.

23. CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder is a Certified Veteran-Owned Business under RCW 43.60A.190. To qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business, Bidder must meet four (4) requirements:

☐ 51% Ownership. Bidder must be at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled by:

(a) A veteran as defined as every person who at the time he or she seeks certification has received a discharge with an honorable characterization or received a discharge for medical reasons with an honorable record, where applicable, and who has served in at least one of the capacities listed in

RCW 41.04.007;

(b) A person who is in receipt of disability compensation or pension from the department of veterans affairs; or

(c) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves.

☐ Washington Incorporation/Location. Bidder must be either an entity that is incorporated in the state of Washington as a Washington domestic corporation or, if not incorporated, an entity whose principal place of business is located within the State of Washington.

☐ WEBS Certification. Bidder must have certified its Veteran- Owned business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution

(WEBS).

☐ WDVA Certification. Bidder must have provided certification documentation to the Washington Department of Veterans’ Affairs WDVA) and be certified by WDVA and listed as such on WDVA’s website (WDVA – Veteran-Owned Businesses).

OR

☒ NOT A CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder does not qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business as set forth above.

24. REQUIRED CERTIFICATION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐HAS REQUIRED CERTIFICATION. Bidder currently meets or exceeds the applicable certification requirements set forth in the subcategory requirements outlined in http://www.des.wa.gov/services/ContractingPurchasing/Business/Pages/WEBSRegistration.aspx http://www.des.wa.gov/services/ContractingPurchasing/Business/Pages/WEBSRegistration.aspx https://www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-their-families/veteran-owned-businesses/vob-search

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Exhibit B-1.

OR

☐ WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED CERTIFICATION. Bidder does not currently meet or exceed the applicable certification requirements set forth in the subcategory requirements outlined in Exhibit B-1, but, if designated as the Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will provide evidence satisfactory to Enterprise Services that it has obtained and possess the valid certification(s) and meets or exceeds the applicable certification requirements set forth in the subcategory requirements outlined in Exhibit B-1, without exception of any kind, to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☒ DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED /CERTIFICATION. Bidder currently does not currently meet or exceed the applicable certification requirements set forth in the subcategory requirements outlined in Exhibit B-1.

25. REQUIRED TECHNOLOGY. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☒ HAS APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY. Bidder currently has the appropriate technology to provide virtual services, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom, at a minimum.

OR

☐ WILL OBTAIN APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY. Bidder will obtain the appropriate technology to provide virtual services, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom, at a minimum.

OR

☐ DOES NOT HAVE APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY. Bidder does not currently have the appropriate technology to provide virtual services, including Microsoft Teams and Zoom, at a minimum.

26. REFERENCES. Bidder certifies that the references provided to Enterprise Services have worked with Bidder and that such individuals and firms have full permission, without any additional requirement or release, to provide such references and information to Enterprise Services. Bidder hereby authorizes Enterprise Services (or its agent) to contact Bidder’s references and others who may have pertinent information regarding Bidder’s prior experience and ability to perform the Contract, if awarded. Bidder hereby authorizes such individuals and firms to provide such references and release to Enterprise Services information pertaining to the same.

Bidder further certifies that it shall provide immediate written notice to Enterprise Services if, at any time prior to a Contract award, Bidder learns that any of its certifications set forth herein were erroneous when submitted or have become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

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California Creative Solutions Inc (dba CCS Global Tech)

President & CEO

4/21/23

Raminder Singh

Poway, California

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, that the certifications herein are true and correct and that I am duly authorized to make these certifications on behalf of the Bidder listed herein.

BIDDER NAME: _____________________________________________________

Print Name of Bidder – Print full legal entity name of the firm submitting the Bid

If Bidder is a sole proprietor, print the full legal name of the individual who is the Bidder submitting the Bid

By: ______________________________ Signature of Bidder’s authorized person

Title: ______________________________ Title of person signing certificate

Date: ________________________________

Print Name of person making certifications for Bidder

Place: ________________________________ Print city and state where signed

Return this Bidder’s Certification to Procurement Coordinator at:

DESITPS@des.wa.gov mailto:DESITPS@des.wa.gov

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(Rev 2021-06-30)

California Creative Solutions Inc. (dba. CCS Global Tech)

California Creative Solutions Inc. (dba CCS Global Tech)

13475 Danielson Street, Suite 230

Poway, CA 92064

602-776-872

33-0762869

EXHIBIT A-2 – BIDDER’S PROFILE

Competitive Solicitation: No. 14822-IT Project Management Services

Bidder is Submitting a Bid for the following Categories:

☒Category A IT Project Manager Services

☒Category B Quality Assurance Services

Subcategory(ies):

☒Journey Level ☒ Senior Level ☒ Expert Level

☒ Journey Level ☒ Senior Level ☒ Expert Level

Bidder Name: ___________________________ Type/print full legal name of Bidder

BIDDER INFORMATION

Legal name of Bidder:

Address of Bidder:

Note: This information must match the information from Bidder’s Business License.

Business Name Address City, State, Zip Code

Bidder’s Washington State Department of Revenue Registration Number/Unified Business Identifier (UBI) Number:

Note: A nine-digit UBI number is assigned to each registered businesses in Washington.

Taxpayer Identification No. (TIN):

Note: Your TIN will be either a number issued by the IRS (e.g., Employer Identification Number, Federal Tax Identification Number) or a number issued by the Social Security Administration (i.e., your Social Security Number). Do Not provide a Social Security Number.

Is your firm certified as a minority or woman owned business with the Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE)?

Yes No If yes, provide Bidder’s MWBE certification no.: ____________

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BIDDER INFORMATION

Is your firm a self-certified Washington State Small Business?

Note: See Exhibit A-1 – Bidder’s Certification for criteria to qualify as a Washington State Small Business.

Note: Regardless of size, a qualifying business must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses. In regard to size, the gross revenue thresholds, as reported on Bidder’s tax returns, are as follows:

Microbusiness: Annual gross revenue of less than one million dollars.

Minibusiness: Annual gross revenue of more than one million dollars, but less than three million dollars.

Small Business: Annual gross revenue of less than seven million dollars over each of the three prior consecutive years.

Yes No

If yes, provide the location for Bidder’s principal place of business:

Street Address City, State, Zip Code

If yes, what is your business size (based on annual gross revenue)?

Microbusiness

Minibusiness

Small Business

Is your firm certified as a Veteran-Owned Business with the Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs?

Note: See Exhibit A-1 – Bidder’s Certification for criteria to qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business.

Yes No

If yes, provide Bidder’s WDVA certification no.: _____________

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT POINTS OF CONTACT FOR BIDDER

Authorized Representative Name: Raminder Singh Email: gov@ccsglobaltech.com Phone: (858) 435-4857

Contract Administrator Name: Sushil Kaul Email: gov@ccsglobaltech.com Phone: 858-227-4929

Sales Reporting Representative Name: Marcella Khoshneviss Email: gov@ccsglobaltech.com Phone: (619) 452-8960

Sales Reporting Alternate Name: Dustin Langdon Email: gov@ccsglobaltech.com Phone: (858) 435-4878

Management Fee Representative Name: Hitesh Jain Email: gov@ccsglobaltech.com Phone: 858 386 3910

Management Fee Contact Alternate Name: Ravi Sharma Email: finance@CCSGlobalTech.com Phone: 858-987-4422

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CONTRACT MANAGEMENT POINTS OF CONTACT FOR BIDDER

Address for Enterprise Services to send management fee invoices:

Company name: California Creative Solutions Inc (dba CCS Global Tech) Attn: Raminder Singh Address: 13475 Danielson Street, Suite 230 City/State/Zip: Poway, CA 92064

Address for Enterprise Services to send legal notices:

Company name: Creative Solutions Inc (dba CCS Global Tech) Attn: Raminder Singh Address: 13475 Danielson Street, Suite 230

City/State/Zip: Poway, CA 92064

ORDERING/SALES POINTS OF CONTACT (expand as necessary)

Name Phone Number E-mail Area of Responsibility

Marcella Khoshneviss (619) 452-8960 gov@ccsglobaltech.co m

Account Management

Sushil Kaul 858-227-4929 gov@ccsglobaltech.co m

Contract Management

SUBCONTRACTORS (expand as necessary)

Bidder must identify all subcontractors utilized in completing work under resulting contract.

Business Legal Name/Address

State of Org.

TIN #

Note: If the TIN is a SSN, do NOT provide SSN.

Services provided

N/A N/A N/A N/A

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REFERENCES

Provide a minimum of three (3) commercial or government references for which bidder has delivered goods and/or services similar in scope as described in the Competitive Solicitation.

REFERENCE 1

Entity Name:

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

Thomson Reuters Martin Joseph Brej 831 521-1715 mbrej@userzoom.com

REFERENCE 2

Entity Name:

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

Ross Stores, Inc.

Rupayan Halder

(925) 202-8390 Rupayan.Halder@ros.com

REFERENCE 3

Entity Name:

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

Louisiana Office of Technology Services Deitra George

(225) 342-8965 deitra.george@la.gov

Return this Bidder’s Profile to Procurement Coordinator at:

DESITPS@des.wa.gov.

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California Creative Solutions Inc (dba CCS Global Tech)

EXHIBIT B1 – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

CATEGORY A: IT PROJECT MANAGER SERVICES

Competitive Solicitation: No. 14822-IT Project Management Services

Bidder: _________________________________ Type/print full legal name of bidder’s company

Instructions

1. Add Bidder company’s name above and review the below Performance Requirements.

2. Section 1: Overall Profile

In the Written Response column, provide a written response that addresses how Bidder will meet the requirement. The total word count for this written response is 350 words. This question will be evaluated as pass/fail. Bidder must ensure to not submit any responses that exceed the maximum word count, or the Bidder's proposal for this solicitation will be considered "fail".

3. Section 2: Performance Requirements

a. Bidder must mark MEETS REQUIREMENT or DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENT in Bidder's Compliance column. Bidder must only choose “meets requirement” if their organization can provide that particular position title. Otherwise, bidder must choose “Does Not Meet Requirement” and will not receive any additional points for that level. Select “Not bidding on Project Manager Services: X Level” if you do not intend to bid for that particular position title. If Bidder does not respond to the Bidder’s Compliance column for each minimum performance requirement, Bidder may be deemed non-responsive and receive no further consideration.

b. Bidder can earn up to twenty (20) points per desirable question for a total of 100 (one-hundred) points. These include questions 2c, 2d, 3c, 4c, and 4d. These questions are not mandatory.

4. Submit the exhibit as a Microsoft Word document without modifying the font or formatting. Written responses must not reference any material present elsewhere, unless specifically requested in the questions below. The written response shall be considered complete and stand on its own merits or be deemed non-responsive.

5. Bidders must meet the minimum requirements for each subcategory (i.e. position title- Journey, Senior, Expert) that their organization can provide to be in consideration for award for such subcategory.

Please note: Not following any specified instructions might be grounds for the bid to be considered non-responsive.

Definition:

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IT Project Manager Services involves monitoring and management of technology projects using industry standard project and process management techniques. IT Project Managers have excellent knowledge of standardized project management principles based on the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). This includes creating project estimates, reporting, resource, and capacity planning. Additionally, IT Project Managers recommend and guide the integration of new technology, depending on scope of the project, and communicates key project information (i.e. issues, risks, changes, accomplishments) to stakeholders. IT Project Managers should have solid knowledge and experience in the specific technology they are managing, based on customer need. IT Project Managers demonstrate ongoing industry best practices, techniques and standards. An ideal Project Manager must also be committed and willing to grow in and be the example of work relating to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

SECTION 1: BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

IT PROJECT MANAGER

Requirement ID Business Requirement Written Response

1. Overall Profile

Describe bidder’s overall business profile, including:

• Bidder’s history (including any subcontractors, if applicable), ownership, and organizational structure.

• Is your business a contracting firm with 1099 employees and/or W2 employees?

Founded in 1997, California Creative Solutions Inc. (dba CCS Global Tech) is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and a Microsoft GOLD Certified IT Consulting firm headquartered in Poway (CA). We have eight primary offices across four continents and several offices across the nation (New York City (NY), San Francisco (CA), Coral Gables (FL), Jacksonville (FL), El Paso (TX), Irving (TX), and Atlanta (GA)). We bring more than two decades of rich experience in providing IT Services that include IT Staffing, Project Management, SharePoint development, Quality Assurance, Data solutions, Software development services, Business Intelligence, Cloud Services, and much more. For the past 25 years, we have been providing IT services to different government clients such as the State of California, the State of Kansas, the State of Washington, and many others. We have provided similar consultants to different Government and commercial clients in the past as required in this RFP. Our consultants are PMP, DASM, PgMP, lean six sigma certified, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certified, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), Six Sigma Green Belt certified, and have the required experience and expertise to perform similar services.

CCS is an S- Corporation solely owned by Mr. Raminder Singh. From our beginnings as a one-man operation in 1997, we’ve grown into an international organization of 500+ employees with offices in five countries and an extensive global reach.

Organizational Structure: CCS Global Tech has one subsidiary company i.e. Helm 360.

CCS Global Tech is a contracting firm with both 1099 employees and W2 employees. We currently have more than 400+ W2 employees. We also have relationships with 1099 employees whom we have used on our contracts with commercial/ government clients in the past.

SECTION 2: PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Requirement ID Performance Requirement Bidder's Compliance

2. IT Project Manager Services: Journey Level

☐ Not bidding on IT Project Manager Services: Journey Level

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ID Performance Requirement Bidder's Compliance

2a. Bidder’s proposed Journey level IT Project Manager must have at least five (5) years of experience managing or assisting with IT projects or equivalent work.

Formal education in Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field can be substituted for the following years of experience:

Associate Degree 1 year Bachelor’s Degree 2 years

☒Meets Requirement

☐Does Not Meet Requirement

2b. Bidder’s proposed Journey level IT Project Manager must have must have demonstrated ability in the following:

• Utilization or training in industry standard Project Management software and tools

• Tracks project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals

• Creates and maintains detailed documentation and providing timely updates to stakeholders

• Ability to create detailed project plans and schedules

• Ability to perform quality control on a project throughout development to maintain expected standards

☒Meets Requirement

☐Does Not Meet Requirement

2c. It’s desirable for the bidder’s proposed Journey level IT Project Manager to have earned certifications from a recognized certification institution in the pertinent technology field that reflects and demonstrates a mastery of the subject matter. Such certifications as (but not limited to): Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), etc.

Important Notes:

Proof of certification may be requested before ASB, and/or by Purchaser after contract execution.

The maximum points you can earn for this question is 20 points total, even if you have multiple certifications.

☒Has Certification(s)

☐Does not have certification(s)

20 points possible

3. IT Project Manager Services: Senior level

☐ Not bidding on IT Project Manage Service: Senior level

3a. Bidder’s proposed Senior level IT Project Manager must have at least seven (7) years of professional project or program management experience.

Formal education in in Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field can be substituted for the following years of experience:

Associate Degree 1 year

Master’s Degree 3 years

3b. Bidder’s proposed Senior level IT Project Manager must have demonstrated ability in the following:

• Providing relevant ideas and perspectives on process or practice improvements

• Tracking a project’s performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals

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ID Performance Requirement Bidder's Compliance

• Creating and maintaining detailed documentation and providing timely updates to stakeholders

• Creating detailed project plans and schedules

• Performing quality control on a project throughout development to maintain expected standards

• Utilization of industry Project Management software and tools

3c. It’s desirable for the bidder’s proposed Senior level IT Project Manager to have earned certifications from a recognized certification institution in the pertinent technology field that reflects and demonstrates a mastery of the subject matter. Such certifications as (but not limited to): Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) or Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM), etc.

Important Notes:

Proof of certification may be requested before ASB, and/or by Purchasers after contract execution.

The maximum points you can earn for this question is 20 points total, even if you have multiple certifications.

☒Has Certification(s)

☐Does Not Have Certification(s)

20 points possible

3d. It’s desirable for the bidder’s proposed Senior level IT Project Manager to have experience managing projects over $75,000.

☒Has Experience

☐Does Not Have Experience

20 points possible

4. IT Project Manager Services: Expert level

☐ Not bidding on IT Project Manager: Expert

4a. Bidder’s proposed Expert level IT Project Manager must have a minimum of ten (10) years of professional project or program management experience.

Formal education in in Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field can be substituted for the following years of experience:

Associate Degree 1 year

Master’s Degree 3 years

4b. Bidder’s proposed Expert level IT Project Manager must have demonstrated ability in the following:

• Tracking a project’s performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals

• Creating and maintaining detailed documentation and providing timely updates to stakeholders

• Creating detailed project plans and schedules

• Performing quality control on a project throughout development to maintain expected standards

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ID Performance Requirement Bidder's Compliance

• Utilization of industry Project Management software and tools

4c. It’s desirable for the bidder’s proposed Expert level IT Project Manager to have earned certifications from a recognized certification institution in the pertinent technology field that reflects and demonstrates a mastery of the subject matter. Such certifications as (but not limited to): Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Manager Agile Certified Practitioner (Project Manager-ACP), Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA), Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM), Program Management Professional (PgMP), etc.

Important Notes:

Proof of certification may be requested before ASB, and/or by Purchasers after contract execution.

The maximum points you can earn for this question is 20 points total, even if you have multiple certifications.

☒Has Certification(s)

☐Does not have certification(s)

20 points possible

4d. It’s desirable for the bidder’s proposed Expert level IT Project Manager to have experience managing projects over $150,000. ☒Has experience

☐Does not have experience

Return this exhibit to Procurement Coordinator at:

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California Creative Solutions Inc. (dba CCS Global Tech)

EXHIBIT B1 – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

CATEGORY B: IT QUALITY ASSURANCE SERVICES

Competitive Solicitation: No. 14822 – IT Project Management Services

Type/print full legal name of bidder’s company

Instructions

1. Add Bidder company’s above and review the below Performance Requirements.

2. Section 1: Overall Profile

In the Written Response column, provide a written response that addresses how Bidder will meet the requirement. The total word count for this written response is 350 words. This question will be evaluated as pass/fail. Bidder must ensure to not submit any responses that exceed the maximum word count, or the Bidder's proposal for this solicitation will be considered "fail".

3. Section 2: Performance Requirements

a. Bidder must mark MEETS REQUIREMENT or DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENT in Bidder's Compliance column. Bidder must only choose “meets requirement” if their organization can provide that particular position title. Otherwise, bidder must choose “Does Not Meet Requirement” and will not receive any additional points for that level. Select “Not bidding on Quality Assurance Services: X Level” if you do not intend to bid for that particular position title. If Bidder does not respond to the Bidder’s Compliance column for each minimum performance requirement, Bidder may be deemed non-responsive and receive no further consideration.

b. Bidder can earn up to twenty (20) points per desirable question for a total of one-hundred (100) points. These include questions 2c, 3c, 3d, 4c, and 4d. These questions are not mandatory.

4. Submit the exhibit as a Microsoft Word document without modifying the font or formatting. Written responses must not reference any material present elsewhere, unless specifically requested in the questions below. The written response shall be considered complete and stand on its own merits or be deemed non-responsive.

5. Bidders must meet the minimum requirements for each subcategory (i.e., position title – Journey, Senior, Expert) that their organization can provide to be in consideration for award for such subcategory.

Please note: Not following any specified instructions might be grounds for the bid to be considered non-responsive.

Definition:

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Quality Assurance (QA) is the work that involves the ongoing, independent assessment of project management processes and activities. Specifically, Information Technology (IT) Quality Assurance Services consultants evaluate, test and validate software and/or IT services. IT Quality Assurance Services consultants have experience with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and operate proficiently in an Agile environment. An ideal QA Manager must also be committed and willing to grow in and be the example of work relating to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism. QA consultants must have knowledge of WA Office of the Chief Information Officer’s (OCIO) requirements and abide by the minimum qualifications outlined on the OCIO’s website, policy 132-30 Minimum Project Quality Assurance Activities:

https://ocio.wa.gov/policy/minimum-project-quality-assurance-activities.

SECTION 1: BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS

IT QUALITY ASSURANCE SERVICES

Qualification ID Business Requirement Written Response

1. Overall Profile

Describe bidder’s overall business profile, including:

• Bidder’s history (including any subcontractors, if applicable), ownership, and organizational structure.

• Is your business a contracting firm with 1099 employees and/or W2 employees?

Founded in 1997, California Creative Solutions Inc. (dba CCS Global Tech) is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and a Microsoft GOLD Certified IT Consulting firm headquartered in Poway (CA). We have eight primary offices across four continents and several offices across the nation (New York City (NY), San Francisco (CA), Coral Gables (FL), Jacksonville (FL), El Paso (TX), Irving (TX), and Atlanta (GA)). We bring more than two decades of rich experience in providing IT Services that include IT Staffing, Project Management, SharePoint development, Quality Assurance, Data solutions, Software development services, Business Intelligence, Cloud Services, and much more. For the past 25 years, we have been providing IT services to different government clients such as the State of California, the State of Kansas, the State of Washington, and many others. We have provided similar consultants to different Government and commercial clients in the past as required in this RFP. Our consultants are PMP, DASM, PgMP, lean six sigma certified, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certified, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA), Six Sigma Green Belt certified, and have the required experience and expertise to perform similar services.

CCS is an S- Corporation solely owned by Mr. Raminder Singh. From our beginnings as a one-man operation in 1997, we’ve grown into an international organization of 500+ employees with offices in five countries and an extensive global reach.

Organizational Structure: CCS Global Tech has one subsidiary company i.e. Helm 360.

CCS Global Tech is a contracting firm with both 1099 employees and W2 employees. We currently have more than 400+ W2 employees. We also have relationships with 1099 employees whom we have used on our contracts with commercial/ government clients in the past.

ID Performance Requirement Bidder's Compliance

2. IT Quality Assurance Services: Journey Level https://ocio.wa.gov/policy/minimum-project-quality-assurance-activities

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ID Performance Requirement Bidder's Compliance

☐ Not bidding on IT Quality Assurance…