CSA_Roadside_Spray_2025-2026.pdf

CSA Roadside Spray 2025-2026

Invitation For Bid (IFB #1784)

Tuolumne County

Public Works Department

Issued: Wednesday, February 5, 2025

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB No. 1784)

CSA ROADSIDE SPRAY 2025-2026

Deadline for Submission of Proposals: Monday, March 10, 2025

RESPONSES MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO:

https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tuolumnecountyca

Table of Contents

1. Notice

2. Scope of Work

3. Compensation

4. Construction

5. Bidder's Questions

6. Bid Submittals

7. Proposed Schedule

8. Award of Contract

9. Protest/Appeal Process

10. Bonds

11. Agreement Term

12. Non-Discrimination

13. General Conditions for Invitation for Bids

14. Bid Schedule

15. Bid Form

Attachments:

A - 1784 Sample Agreement

C - Exhibit C - CSA 32 Road Inventory

D - CSA 32 Road Map

1. Notice

The County of Tuolumne through its Public Works Engineering Division (“County”) is seeking bids from qualified firms ("Consultant") to provide weed abatement services for the 1784 CSA

Roadside Spray 2025-2026 Project at multiple designated county locations (maps attached for reference). All work must comply with local, state, and federal regulations regarding pesticide use, vegetation management, and environmental protection. The contractor is responsible for ensuring no chemical runoff or environmental harm occurs. These services must be provided for a one (1) year term, with the option of a one (1) year extension. Said services must meet all applicable

Federal, State and/or Local regulations. The payment of prevailing wages is required.

All work specified in this contract shall be done in accordance with the Standard Specifications and Standard Plans published by the State of California Department of Transportation (“Caltrans”), dated 2018, as modified by this Invitation For Bids.

Prior to award of the contract, the Contractor must possess a valid Agricultural Pest Control

Advisor (PCA) license issued by the State of California. In cases where the Contractor is not a licensed PCA, they are required to submit written recommendations from a licensed Agricultural

Pest Control Advisor for all chemicals listed, specific to each area of application. Additionally, the Contractor must hold an Agricultural Pest Control license issued by the State of California.

Copies of these licenses must be included with the bid proposal form. Failure of the bidder to obtain and provide the required licenses before award of the contract constitutes a failure to execute the contract. The Contractor and any subcontractors shall be registered with the

Department of Industrial Relations. Please see https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/ for more information.

BACKGROUND

The Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works coordinates the maintenance of

County Service Area and public trust funded public roads and related facilities outside the

County’s maintained road system. The ownership of these roads and facilities is retained by property owners within the various developments throughout the County, and funding for maintaining these roads is provided by assessments and/or taxes levied against the parcels served.

Maintenance of these roads is generally performed by independent contractors. Current subdivisions particularly those in suburban or rural areas, often face challenges with overgrown weeds and vegetation along their edges. Regular weed abatement along subdivision roads is essential not only for maintaining aesthetics but, more importantly, for ensuring the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, as well as reducing the risk of fire and environmental harm.

SELECTION PROCESS

Firms or individuals interested in providing these services should obtain an Invitation For Bids

(IFB) on Tuolumne County’s e-Procurement platform, https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tuolumnecountyca. The bid proposal includes a description of the services to be provided, copies of the applicable agreement, and the bid form.

Bids must be submitted by the due date below to be considered.

https://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/

Bids must be submitted by: 5:00 pm on Monday, March 10, 2025

2. Scope of Work

2.1. General

The County of Tuolumne through its Public Works Engineering Division (“County”) is seeking bids from qualified firms ("Consultant") to provide weed abatement services for the 1784 CSA

Roadside Spray 2025-2026 Project at multiple designated county locations (maps attached for reference). All work must comply with local, state, and federal regulations regarding pesticide use, vegetation management, and environmental protection. The contractor is responsible for ensuring no chemical runoff or environmental harm occurs.

2.2. Weed Abatement

The Contractor shall provide weed abatement services throughout Tuolumne County, in accordance with the following provisions:

• Chemical Application: The contractor shall apply pre-emergent chemicals for weed control as needed at various locations. Appropriate techniques and equipment must be used to ensure that chemicals are applied precisely and safely, preventing overspray or runoff that could damage the road surface, drainage systems, or surrounding areas.

• Mowing: The contractor will assess whether mowing is the most effective method for controlling weeds in certain areas and proceed accordingly. Where chemical application is unsuitable or in a "No Spray" zone, mowing shall be performed using appropriate equipment to minimize damage to the surrounding environment. Vegetation must be cut to a height of four (4) inches. Mowing at a lower height risks scalping the ground which may encourage unwanted weeds, increase the chance of throwing rocks, cause fire starts, and could damage mowers.

• Weed Trimming/Edging: The contractor will assess whether weed trimming/mowing is the most effective method for controlling weeds in certain areas and proceed accordingly.

Where chemical application is unsuitable or in a "No Spray" zone, weed trimming/edging shall be performed using appropriate equipment to minimize damage to the surrounding environment. Weeds should be trimmed to a height of 4 inches to prevent regrowth.

Trimming at lower levels may cause unnecessary damage to soil and surrounding plants.

Unit costs shown in the Pricing Table of this (IFB) shall include full compensation for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals required to perform the weed abatement services.

The County reserves the right to modify the scope of work, including the right to increase or decrease the quantity of any item or portion of the work, or to entirely delete any item or portion of any work, or to require extra work as deemed by the Engineer to be necessary or advisable.

Any such changes will be set forth in a Contract Change Order, which will not become effective until approved by the Engineer.

2.3. Equipment

The Contractor shall provide, through ownership, lease, rental or other arrangement, the equipment required to fulfill the scope of work. All equipment shall be subject to the approval of the County based upon the following specifications:

• All equipment used for weed abatement work shall be equipped with proper spark arresters, mufflers, etc.

• All equipment and supplies are to be new, and the model or material in current production year. No shopworn, irregular, demonstrator equipment or materials are to be offered.

• All equipment, supplies and services shall conform to local, state, and federal regulations regarding pesticide use, vegetation management, and environmental protection.

The County emphasizes the importance of proper handling and application of pesticides to prevent unintended movement and protect beneficial plants, animals, and the environment.

Responsible stewardship remains a top priority.

2.4. Chemical Application and Use

The Contractor shall adhere to the following requirements for chemical application and use:

• Herbicide Application: The Contractor shall apply the necessary amounts of pre-emergent herbicides to ensure the eradication of weeds and trees within the designated weed abatement areas.

• Chemical List: The Contractor is required to provide a list of the chemicals to be used, along with their respective application rates, to the County at the time of submitting the quote. Quotes that do not include this information will be disqualified from consideration.

• MSDS and Chemical Approval: The awarded Contractor must submit a label and

Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each chemical to the County, prior to chemical application at designated locations. All herbicides used must be approved for the intended use by the California Department of Fish and Game.

• Application Timing: The timing and number of subsequent applications during the term of the contract shall be determined by the Contractor.

• Weather Conditions: Herbicides must only be applied when there is no standing water in the treatment area and little to no wind activity, unless otherwise directed by the

County.

• Performance Guarantee: The Contractor shall guarantee that all designated areas will be kept "weed-free" throughout the contract period.

• Notification: The Department of Public Works will notify the Contractor if any area does not meet the required weed abatement standards.

The County aims to ensure the safe, effective, and compliant application of herbicides, which is why these requirements have been established for the Contractor’s adherence.

2.5. No Spray Agreement

The Contractor shall adhere to the following requirements for handling no-spray agreements and ensuring proper notification to homeowners:

• Roadside Vegetation Agreement: The County will mail the standard Roadside

Vegetation Agreement to all homeowners. The Engineer will forward any no-spray agreements received to the Contractor. The Contractor will make reasonable attempts to contact and notify persons requesting no spray two (2) weeks prior to application to ensure proper notice to install no spray signs are installed as required by the agreement. The

County will be alerted when and how contact was made or attempted. The Contractor shall observe limitations indicated by no spray signs and notify the Engineer if the area fails to meet the vegetation control requirements of the roadside vegetation agreement. Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of the No-Spray Agreement is included in the payment for the various bid items, and no additional compensation will be allowed.

The County is committed to notifying residents efficiently to ensure they are informed and their no-spray requests are properly addressed.

2.6. Representation and Communication

The Contractor shall designate a primary agent and alternate agents who are authorized and capable of overseeing, coordinating, and troubleshooting the application of pre-emergent chemicals for weed abatement. Full compensation for these agents shall be included in the hourly rates for chemical application services.

The Contractor shall provide the County with the names and contact phone numbers of the designated agents. The agents shall notify the County when routine chemical applications are scheduled and inform the County if any additional treatments or inspections are required following adverse weather conditions.

3. Compensation

Payment for services contemplated by this IFB shall be based on Pricing Table submitted with

Contractor’s bid. Bidders are reminded when preparing the Pricing Table that the payment of prevailing wages is required. The unit rates listed in the bid will represent full compensation for doing all work contemplated and embraced in this IFB, for all loss and damage arising out of the nature of the work or unforeseen difficulties or obstructions which may arise or be encountered in the prosecution of the requested services, for all risks of every description connected with the requested services, for all expenses incurred by or in consequence of the suspension or in continuance of requested services, and for faithfully completing the requested services, the whole thereof, in the manner and according to this IFB. These rates may be adjusted annually in direct proportion to the increase or decrease according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the past year (June to June). The CPI shall be the San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose CPI for all urban wage earners. The Contractor shall submit to the Public Works Director a revised unit price schedule and supporting CPI information for any changes.

A. Payment for services will be made at monthly intervals and will be based upon a detailed invoice showing the services provided at the close of the billing period.

4. Construction

Work should only be completed when there is no standing water in the treatment area and little to no wind activity, unless directed otherwise by the County.

Use county specified equipment for efficient chemical application. Any excess chemicals, overspray, or residue must be contained and removed. Debris from the application should be cleared as necessary. All waste, including chemicals and debris, must be disposed of according to local regulations. All waste and clean up from the project including all disposal costs at the contractor’s sole expense.

Cooperate with local fire prevention authorities in eliminating hazardous fire conditions.

Immediately report to the nearest fire suppression agency fires occurring within the project limits.

Prevent the escape of and extinguish fires caused directly or indirectly by job site activities. Furnish the following fire tools:

• One (1) shovel and one (1) fully charged fire extinguisher UL rated at 4 B:C or more on each truck, personnel vehicle, tractor, grader, or other heavy equipment.

• One (1) shovel or one (1) chemical pressurized fire extinguisher, fully charged, for each gasoline-powered tool, including chain saws, soil augers, and rock drills. The fire tools shall always be within twenty-five (25) feet from the point of operation

5. Bidder's Questions

Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted in writing via the County’s e-Procurement

Platform Question and Answer “Q&A” tab by 5:00 pm on Monday, February 24, 2025. Except for questions that might render the award of this contract invalid, the County will not respond to any questions submitted after this time. The County will post the questions received, along with written responses, to the County website, https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tuolumnecountyca. It is the responsibility of the bidders to check the County website to review the questions and responses. Any oral responses to questions are not binding on the County.

6. Bid Submittals

Firms or individuals interested in performing the requested services should complete the following steps needed for a successful bid:

A. Review the IFB.

B. Review the attached sample contract including insurance requirements.

C. Complete and submit the Bid Form.

Sealed bids must be received by the Tuolumne County NO LATER THAN 5:00 pm on Monday, March 10, 2025. Bids are to be addressed as follows:

Bids are to be submitted electronically using the County’s e-Procurement platform, https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/tuolumnecountyca.

Bids will be received only as instructed above, and must be received before 5:00 pm on Monday, March 10, 2025. Bids shall not be submitted via hard copy, (hand delivered or mailed), facsimile, nor via email. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to properly upload their Bid so that it is received by the time and date required. Any Bid received after said time and/or date or in any other format other than as instructed herein, cannot be considered and will not be accepted. The

County’s e-Procurement Platform records the time stamp for every Bid submitted properly in the system. Once a Bid is submitted in the e-procurement platform, the Bidder will receive an email confirmation, and the Bid status will also show as “submitted.”

7. Proposed Schedule

7.1. Summary

The County of Tuolumne through its Public Works Engineering Division (“County”) is seeking bids from qualified firms ("Consultant") to provide weed abatement services for the 1784 CSA Roadside Spray 2025-

2026 Project at multiple designated county locations (maps attached for reference). Firms responding to this

IFB must possess an Agricultural Pest Control Contractor’s License issued by the State of California

Department of Pesticide Regulation, or provide the County with written recommendations from an

Agricultural Pest Control Advisor licensed to operate in the State of California for all chemicals listed for use within this contract. A copy of these must be submitted with the bid proposal form. If you are not a Pest

Control Advisor, you must submit written recommendations from a licensed Pest Control Advisor for all chemicals listed with your bid for each specific area.

7.2. Background

The Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works coordinates the maintenance of County Service

Area and public trust funded public roads and related facilities outside the County’s maintained road system.

The ownership of these roads and facilities is retained by property owners within the various developments throughout the County and funding for maintaining these roads is provided by assessments and/or taxes levied against the parcels served. Maintenance of these roads is generally performed by independent contractors.

Current subdivisions, particularly those in suburban or rural areas, often face challenges with overgrown weeds and vegetation along their edges. Regular weed abatement along subdivision roads is essential not only for maintaining aesthetics, but more importantly, for ensuring the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists as well as reducing the risk of fire and environmental harm.

7.3. Contact Information

Urian Barraza

Engineer 1

2 S. Green Street

Sonora, CA 95370

Email: ubarraza@co.tuolumne.ca.us

Phone: (209) 533-5904 Ext: 5930

Department:

Public Works Department

Department Head:

Blossom Scott-Heim

Public Works Director

7.4. Timeline

Release of Published RFP February 5, 2025

Question Submission Deadline February 24, 2025, 5:00pm mailto:ubarraza@co.tuolumne.ca.us tel:(209)533-5904;ext=5930

Question Response Deadline February 28, 2025, 5:00pm

Proposal Submission Deadline March 10, 2025, 5:00pm

Review Committee Evaluates and

Ranks Proposals

March 17, 2025

Commencement of Negotiation Period March 24, 2025

Notice of Contract Award March 31, 2025

Deadline for Protests/Appeals

(Tentative)

April 14, 2025

Contract Executed (Tentative) April 21, 2025

8. Award of Contract

The award of the contract, if it is to be awarded, will be to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid complies with all the requirements prescribed. Such award, if made, will be made within sixty (60) days after the opening of the bids, unless an extension is agreed to by the lowest responsible bidder.

The award of the contract will be subject to the availability of funds. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bidding.

Contractors may not withdraw their bids for a period of sixty (60) days after the date on which the bids are due. The selected Contractor shall be required to sign the County Agreement, a sample of which is attached to this IFB.

9. Protest/Appeal Process

The following procedure is provided in the event that a proposer wishes to protest the RFP process or appeal the recommendation to award a contract for 1784 CSA Roadside Spray 2025-

2026 once the Notices of Award/Non-Award have been issued.

Any protest must be submitted in writing to Public Works Department, 2 S. Green Street, Sonora, CA 95370, Attention: Urian Barraza

The protest must be submitted before 5:00 p.m. of the tenth (10th) business day following the date of the Notice of Award.

The protest must contain a complete statement of the basis for the protest. The protest must include the name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the person representing the protesting party.

The procedure and time limits are mandatory and are the proposer’s sole and exclusive remedy in the event of a bid protest.

Proposer’s failure to comply with these procedures shall constitute a waiver of any right to further pursue the protest, including filing a Government Code claim or legal proceedings.

Upon receipt of written protest/appeal, the Public Works Director will review and provide an opportunity to settle the protest/appeal by mutual agreement, will schedule a meeting to discuss or issue a written response to advise of an appeal/protest decision within five (5) business days of receipt of the appeal/protest.

10. Bonds

A bidder’s bond is not required. A payment bond is required for any public works contract in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).

11. Agreement Term

The Agreement term shall be for a period of one (1) year . County may, at its option and upon

Contractor’s concurrence, extend the term for a period of not more than one (1) year, or until said services are no longer required, whichever is sooner.

12. Non-Discrimination

County will never exclude any person from participation in, deny any person the benefits of, or otherwise discriminate against anyone in connection with the award and performance of any contract on the basis of race, religion, creed, medical condition, color, marital status, ancestry, sex, age, national origin or disability. In addition, County requires that any Contractor hired by County to perform any work activity does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, creed, medical condition, color, marital status, ancestry, sex, age, national origin or disability.

13. General Conditions for Invitation for Bids

13.1. Safety

Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the California Occupational Safety and

Health Act of 1973, including any amendments thereto, and the rules, standards, orders and regulations prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board and the Division of Industrial Safety of the California Department of Industrial Relations. Contractor shall further comply with all other applicable safety laws, ordinances and regulations. Contractor shall provide proof of compliance, if requested by the County.

All work will be carried out with due regard for safety. The Engineer shall have the right to prohibit the operation of equipment by specific operators, as necessary, to maintain safety.

13.2. Wage Rates

Pursuant to Section 1773 of the Labor Code, the general prevailing wage rates in the County in which the work is to be done have been determined by the Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations. These wages are set forth in the General Prevailing Wage Rates for these services, available at the County of Tuolumne Public Works and available from the California

Department of Industrial Relations’ Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov.

13.3. DIR Registration and Notice

To be qualified to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal or engage in the performance of any public work contract subject to Labor Code section 1720, contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. Please see http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-

Works/PublicWorks.html for more information. No contract will be entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial

Relations to perform public work. If awarded a contract, the bidder and its subcontractors, of any tier, shall maintain active registration with the Department of Industrial Relations for the duration of the Agreement.

These services are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of

Industrial Relations. Each contractor and subcontractor must furnish certified payroll records to the Labor Commissioner at least monthly. It is the bidder’s sole responsibility to evaluate and pay the cost of complying with all labor compliance requirements under this contract and applicable law.

The County is required to provide notice to DIR of any public work contract subject to prevailing wages within thirty (30) days of the award. Upon notice, the County will provide the DIR project number to the Contractor.

13.4. Public Record

All bids submitted in response to this IFB shall be deemed public record. If Contractor desires to claim portions of its bid exempt from disclosure, Contractor shall clearly identify those portions with the word “Confidential” printed on the lower right-hand corner of the page. County will consider Contractor’s request for exemption from disclosure; however, County will make a http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-Works/PublicWorks.html decision based upon applicable laws. An assertion by Contractor that the entire bid, or a large portion of such, is exempt from disclosure will not be honored.

13.5. Designation of Authority

The Engineer has the right to determine when work is required. The Engineer may determine the sequence of operations on all roads affected by this IFB and Agreement and the amount and the extent of the work to be performed by Contractor.

13.6. Damage to County Road Facilities

Attention is directed to Section 15, “Existing Facilities,” of the Standard Specifications.

13.7. Addenda

Any addenda issued by the Engineer during the time of bidding, or forming a part of the documents issued to the bidder for preparation of its bid, shall be covered in the bid and shall be a part of the contract. Receipt of all addenda shall be acknowledged electronically via the

County's e-Procurement Platform. It is the responsibility of the bidder to check the County website for any addenda.

13.8. Basis for Award

The lowest responsive bidder will be determined based on the total of the Base Bid Schedule.

Bids that are mathematically or materially unbalanced may be disqualified at the County’s discretion.

Bidders must provide a bid for the Base Bid. Failure to submit a bid for the Base Bid will result in the bid being considered non-responsive. The award will be made at the County's discretion, subject to the availability of funds.

14. Bid Schedule

A. THE ABOVE QUANTITIES ARE ESTIMATES ONLY AND ARE GIVEN AS A

BASIS FOR COMPARISON OF BIDS. NO GUARANTEE IS MADE OR IMPLIED

AS TO THE EXACT QUANTITY THAT WILL BE ASSIGNED

B. IN CASE OF DISCREPANCY BETWEEN THE UNIT PRICE AND THE TOTAL SET

FORTH FOR A UNIT BASIS ITEM, THE UNIT PRICE SHALL PREVAIL

C. ANY ALTERATIONS, MODIFICATIONS OR CHANGES TO THIS BID SCHEDULE

SHEET BY THE BIDDER WILL BE GROUNDS FOR BID REJECTION.

(Note 1) P- Denotes Partial Pay; F- Denotes Final Pay;

PRICING TABLE

Weed Abatement Services

Line Item Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Discount

Total

1 Pre-Emergent

Herbicide Application

(Agent Supervision

Incl.)

813,120 Square Feet

2 Mowing (If Necessary)

(Height Maintained at

4")

813,120 Square Feet

3 Weed

Trimming/Edging (If

Necessary) (Height

Maintained at 4")

121,968 Square Feet

TOTAL

15. Bid Form

Services requested to be accomplished and referred to herein are to provide weed abatement services on various roads in the County. The work shall be in accordance with the Invitation for

Bids – CSA Roadside Spray 2025-2026 ID 1784 issued Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

Rates proposed are for the entire work required for providing all labor, equipment, tools, and materials during the agreement period.

If this bid is accepted and the undersigned fails to enter into the agreement and provide insurance as specified herein within eight (8) days, not including Sundays and legal holidays, after

Contractor has received notice from County that the Agreement has been awarded, County may, at its option, determine that Contractor has abandoned the Agreement and thereupon this bid and the acceptance thereof shall be null and void.

The undersigned, as Contractor, declares that the only person or parties interested in this Bid as principals, are those named herein; this Bid is made without collusion with any other person, firm, or corporation; it has carefully examined the locations of the proposed work and the proposed form of Agreement, and, it proposes and agrees that, if this bid is accepted, it will contract with the County of Tuolumne, in the form of the copy of the Agreement annexed hereto, to provide all necessary labor, equipment, tools, materials (except as otherwise specified in the

Agreement), and incidentals necessary to accomplish the services specified in the Agreement in the manner and time therein prescribed and according to the requirements of the Engineer or his designee as therein set forth, and that it will take in full payment therefore the following item prices, to wit.

1. Enter your valid CA Contractors State License Board (CSLB) number

Please enter your License Number here. This will be verified against the state database

2. Enter your valid CA Contractors State License Board (CSLB) Expiration date

3. Enter your valid CA Contractors State License Board (CSLB) Classifications

4. Enter your California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Registration number*

Please enter your Public Works Contractor DIR Number. This will be verified against the state database.

*Response required

5. CERTIFICATIONS*

The bidder’s execution and endorsement by confirming this statement as part of the Bid Form shall also constitute an endorsement and execution of the following certifications which are a part of this document.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

6. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATION*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• EQUAL_EMPLOYMENT_OPPORTUNIT...

*Response required

7. AGRICULTURAL PEST CONTROL ADVISOR LICENSE (PCA) *

Please upload a valid Agricultural Pest Control Advisor License (PCA) issued by the State of

California. In cases where the Contractor is not a licensed PCA, submit written recommendations from a licensed Agricultural Pest Control Advisor for all chemicals listed, specific to each area of application."

*Response required

8. SMALL BUSINESS STATUS*

This small business questionnaire is included for statistical reporting only, and your answer neither affects your bid on this contract, nor will it be cause for penalty.

Are you certified as a “Small Business” by the Office of Small Business of the Department of

General Services of the State of California?

☐ Yes

☐ No

☐ Unsure

*Response required

9. PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE*

These Statements and Questionnaire are part of the Bid Form. Confirming this statement shall also constitute signature of these Statements and Questionnaire. Bidders are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

10. PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 10285.1 STATEMENT*

In conformance with Public Contract Code section 10285.1 (Chapter 376, Stats. 1985), the bidder hereby declares under penalty of perjury that the bidder

"Has" or "Has Not" been convicted within the preceding three (3) years of any offenses referred to in that section, including any charge of fraud, bribery, collusion, conspiracy, or any other act in violation of any state or federal antitrust law in connection with the bidding upon, award of, or performance of, any public works contract, as defined in Public Contract Code section 1101, with any public entity, as defined in Public Contract Code section 1100, including the Regents of the University of California or the Trustees of the California State University. The term “bidder” is understood to include any partner, member, officer, director, responsible managing officer, or responsible managing employee thereof, as referred to in Section 10285.1.

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The bidder shall place a check mark after “has” or “has not” in one of the blank spaces provided.

The above Statement is part of the Bid Form. Signing this Bid Form on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of this Statement. Bidders are cautioned that making false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.

“I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the statement made in the foregoing statement is true and correct.”

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11. PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 10162 QUESTIONNAIRE*

In accordance with Public Contract Code section 10162, the bidder shall complete, under penalty of perjury, the following questionnaire:

Has the bidder, any officer of the bidder, or any employee of the bidder who has a proprietary interest in the bidder, ever been disqualified, removed, or otherwise prevented from bidding on, or completing a federal, state, or local government project because of a violation of law or a safety regulation?

If the answer is yes, explain the circumstances in the following space:

☐ Yes

☐ No

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12. PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 10162 QUESTIONNAIRE CONTINUED...*

If the answer was "yes" above, explain the circumstances here (or type N/A).

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13. PUBLIC CONTRACT SECTION 10232 STATEMENT*

In conformance with Public Contract Code section 10232, the Contractor, hereby states under penalty of perjury, that no more than one final unappealable finding of contempt of court by a federal court has been issued against the Contractor within the immediately preceding two year period because of the Contractor’s failure to comply with an order of a federal court which orders the Contractor to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations Board.

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14. NONCOLLUSION DECLARATION*

Please download the below document, complete, and upload.

This Noncollusion Declaration is part of the Bid Form. Signing this Bid Form on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of this Noncollusion Declaration. Bidders are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution.

• NONCOLLUSION_DECLARATION.pdf

15. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION CERTIFICATION*

Pursuant to Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1, all contractors and subcontractors that wish to bid on, be listed in a bid proposal, or enter into a contract to perform public work must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. See http://www.dir.ca.gov/Public-

Works/PublicWorks.html for additional information.

No contract will be entered into without proof of the contractor’s and subcontractors’ current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work.

Bidder hereby certifies that it is aware of the registration requirements set forth in Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 and is currently registered as a contractor with the Department of

Industrial Relations.

Bidder further acknowledges:

A. Bidder shall maintain a current DIR registration for the duration of the Agreement.

B. Bidder shall include the requirements of Labor Code sections 1725.5 and 1771.1 in its contract with subcontractors and ensure that all subcontractors are registered at the time of bid submittal and maintain registration status for the duration of the Agreement.

C. Failure to submit this form or comply with any of the above requirements may result in a finding that the bid is non-responsive.

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16. DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION CONTINUED*

Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 29

The bidder, under penalty of perjury, certifies that, except as noted below, he/she or any other person associated therewith in the capacity of owner, partner, director, officer, and manager:

• Is not currently under suspension, debarment, voluntarily exclusion. or determined ineligibility by any federal agency;

• Has not been suspended, debarred, voluntarily excluded or determined ineligible by any federal agency within the past 3 years;

• Does not have a proposed debarment pending; and

• Has not been indicted, convicted, or had a civil judgment rendered against it by a court of competent jurisdiction in any matter involving fraud or official misconduct within the past 3 years.

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If there are any exceptions to this certification, insert the exceptions in the following space.

Exceptions will not necessarily result in denial of award, but will be considered in determining bidder responsibility. For any exception noted above, indicate below to whom it applies, initiating agency, and dates of action (or type N/A).

Notes: Providing false information may result in criminal prosecution or administrative sanctions. The above certification is part of the Bid Form. Signing this Bid Form on the signature portion thereof shall also constitute signature of this Certification.

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17. LIST OF PRINCIPALS*

The names of all persons interested in the foregoing bid as principals are as follows:

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18. LEGAL NAME OF CORPORATION*

IMPORTANT NOTICE. If bidder or other interested person is corporation, state legal name of corporation, also names of the president, secretary, treasurer, and manager thereof; if a co-partnership, state true name of firm, also names of all individual copartners composing firm; if bidder or other interested person is an individual, state first and last names in full.

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19. THIS CONFIRMATION CONSTITUTES BIDDER'S SIGNATURE*

By my signature on this Bid Form, I certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing questionnaire and statements of Public Contract Code sections

10162, 10232 and 102851.1 are true and correct and that the bidder has complied with the requirements of Section 8103 of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission Regulations

(Chapter 5, Title 2 of the California Administrative Code). By my signature on this Bid Form, I further certify, under the penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California and the

United States of America, that the Noncollusion Declaration required by Title 23 United States

Code, Section 112 and Public Contract Code section 7106; and the Title 49 Code of Federal

Regulations, Part 29 Debarment and Suspension Certification are true and correct.

The Contractor’s license number and expiration date are stated under penalty of perjury.

Licensed in accordance with an act providing for the registration of contractors.

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