DR240123_Bleacher_Inspections_IFB.pdf

California Department of Education Invitation for Bid (IFB)

Bleacher Inspections – DR240123

California School for the Deaf, Riverside Analyst: Contract Analyst – Lauren Kreipe

1430 N Street, Suite 2213 Sacramento, CA 95814

Email: LKreipe@cde.ca.gov Phone: (916) 322-3035

Mandatory Site Inspection: June 18, 2024 at 10:00 am PDT Bid Due Date: July 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm PDT

Public Bid Opening: July 11, 2024 at 10:00 am PDT Contract Period: October 16, 2024 – October 15, 2025

One-Year Option to Renew: October 16, 2025 – October 15, 2026 One-Year Option to Renew: October 16, 2026 – October 15, 2027 mailto:LKreipe@cde.ca.gov

TABLE OF CONTENTS

California Department of Education Invitation for Bid (IFB) Bleacher Inspections –

DR240123

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

I. PURPOSE

II. IFB SCHEDULE

III. ELIGIBLE BIDDERS

IV. SUBCONTRACTING

V. DVBE PROGRAM REQUIREMENT

VI. PREFERENCE PROGRAMS

VII. GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (GenAI) DISCLOSURE

NOTIFICATION

VIII. BIDDER REQUIREMENTS

IX. IFB DOCUMENTS

X. BID DOCUMENTS AS PUBLIC RECORD

XI. MANDATORY SITE INSPECTION

XII. BID SUBMISSION

XIII. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

XIV. BASIS OF AWARD

XV. OPTION TO RENEW

XVI. CONTRACT AWARD PROTEST PROCEDURES

EXHIBIT A – SCOPE OF WORK

I. GENERAL SCOPE

II. CONTRACT MONITORS

III. CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS

IV. EQUIPMENT LIST

V. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS

VI. SERVICE REPORT

VII. SERVICE/INSPECTION SCHEDULE

VIII. COORDINATION

EXHIBIT B – BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS

I. INVOICING AND PAYMENT

II. BUDGET CONTINGENCY CLAUSE (rev. 9/2012)

III. PAYMENT

IV. DVBE PARTICIPATION WITHHOLD (1/1/2022)

EXHIBIT B.1 – CONTRACTOR’S BID FORM

EXHIBIT B.2 – CONTRACTOR’S BID FORMS

EXHIBIT B.3 – CONTRACTOR’S BID FORMS

EXHIBIT C – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

EXHIBIT D – SPECIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

I. RIGHT TO TERMINATE

II. TERMINATION FOR TARGETS OF ECONOMIC SANCTIONS; EXECUTIVE

ORDER N-6-22 – RUSSIA SANCTIONS

III. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

IV. LOSS LEADER

V. ICT ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (05/2018)

VI. PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION

VII. HEALTH AND SAFETY

EXHIBIT E – ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

I. COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT COMPLIANCE

II. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:

III. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

IV. AMENDMENTS

V. OPTION TO RENEW

VI. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO DVBE PARTICIPATION

COMPLIANCE

ATTACHMENT 1 – REQUIRED ATTACHMENT CHECKLIST

ATTACHMENT 2 – CERTIFICATION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE

ATTACHMENT 3 – DARFUR CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION

ATTACHMENT 3a – DARFUR CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION SUPPLEMENTAL 34

ATTACHMENT 4 – CALIFORNIA CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS CERTIFICATION

ATTACHMENT 5 – SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE SHEET

ATTACHMENT 6 – PROTEST PROCEDURES FOR INVITATION FOR BIDS

ATTACHMENT 7 – IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

I. PURPOSE

The California Department of Education (hereinafter referred to as CDE) is soliciting bids for the inspection of various bleachers located at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR), at 3044 Horace Street, Riverside, CA 92506 in accordance with the specifications contained herein this Invitation for Bid (IFB).

It is anticipated that the contract start date will begin approximately on October 16, 2024. The actual start date of the contract is contingent upon approval of the agreement by the Department of General Services (DGS), if required. Contract includes two one-year options to renew.

Award of a contract as a result of this IFB shall be contingent on DGS approval, CDE executive approval, funding and program authorization provided to and by the CDE.

II. IFB SCHEDULE

Activity Action Date

Invitation for Bid Advertisement June 10, 2024

Mandatory Site Inspection June 18, 2024 at 10:00 am PDT

Bids Due July 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm PDT

Public Bid Opening July 11, 2024 at 10:00 am PDT

Contract Start Date October 16, 2024 or upon contract/DGS approval, whichever is later

III. ELIGIBLE BIDDERS

Public or private corporations, agencies, organizations, associations, or individuals may submit a sealed bid in response to this IFB. The bidder must be legally constituted and qualified to do business within the State of California (registered with the California Secretary of State), if applicable. Bidders must be a legally cognizable public agency, sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation (fully incorporated by the deadline for submitting bids). Failure to meet the foregoing requirement will result in disqualification.

Bidders who have had a contract terminated by the CDE in the past 18 months may be automatically disqualified.

A. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program Requirement

This solicitation is exempt from DVBE participation.

See General Information, Article V DVBE Participation Goals for information.

B. Targets of Economic Sanctions; Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions:

On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals.

“Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. The EO directs state agencies to terminate contracts with, and to refrain from entering any new contracts with, individuals or entities that are determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions. Accordingly, should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The State shall provide Contractor advance written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the State.

IV. SUBCONTRACTING

The bidder responding to this IFB must serve as the Prime Contractor and will be the responsible entity in ensuring that all services and activities are competently and successfully completed. If any portion of the work outlined in Exhibit A, Scope of Work, is to be subcontracted out, or performed by anyone other than the bidder, a Bidder Declaration Form (GSPD-05-105) must be completed and submitted as part of the bid submission. The Bidder Declaration Form must bear the original signature of the person authorized to bind the bidder. The Bidder Declaration form can be found at:

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/gspd05-105.pdf

A. Commercially Useful Function

Bids must propose that Prime bidders provide a commercially useful function for the resulting contract or the bid will be deemed non-responsive and rejected by the State.

Commercially useful function is defined as: 1) Is responsible for the execution of a distinct element of the work of the contract (including the supplying of service and goods); 2) Carries out its obligation by actually performing, managing or supervising the work involved; 3) Performs work that is normal for its business services and functions; 4) Is responsible, with respect to products, inventories, materials and supplies required for the contract, for negotiating price, determining quality and quantity, ordering, installing, if applicable, and making payment; and 5) Is not further subcontracting a portion of the work that is greater than that expected to be subcontracted by normal industry practices. (Tit. 2 CCR § 1896.71(b).)

A small or microbusiness/DVBE contractor, subcontractor or supplier is not performing a “commercially useful function” if its role is limited to that of an extra participant in a transaction, contract or project through which funds are passed in order to obtain the appearance of small business or microbusiness/DVBE participation. (GC § 14837(d)(4);

Tit. 2 CCR § 1896.15.) (Mil. & Vet. Code § 999(b)(5)(B); Tit. 2 CCR § 1896.71(c).)

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/gspd05-105.pdf

V. DVBE PROGRAM REQUIREMENT

Section 10115 et seq. of Public Contract Code, and Section 999 et seq. of the Military and Veterans Code requires a goal of three percent (3%) certified California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation for all contracts on an agency-wide basis of $25,000.00 and over unless exempted due to the services provided.

This solicitation is exempt from DVBE participation, however the DVBE incentive still applies (see Article VI. Preference Programs).

The CDE is committed to achieving legislatively established goals for the participation of DVBEs in all contracting and seeks to use certified California DVBE business whenever possible.

VI. PREFERENCE PROGRAMS

A. Small Business Preference

A five percent (5%) bid preference is available and will be applied in accordance with Attachment 5. The small business preference will be applied to those bidders declaring their eligibility by completing Attachment 5. The bidder must include proof of Small Business certification, if applying for the preference. Certification can be verified on Cal eProcure at https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx

Information regarding this preference program may be obtained on the DGS website, https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Resources- List-Folder/How-to-do-business-with-the-state-of-California

B. DVBE Incentive Option

In accordance with Section 999.5(a) of the Military and Veterans Code, an incentive will be given to responsive and responsible bidders who provide DVBE participation as outlined below. The incentive amount for awards based on the lowest responsive/ responsible bid received will vary in conjunction with the percentage of DVBE participation. The incentive is only given to those bidders who are responsive to the DVBE Program Requirements and DVBE participation in the resulting contract. The following represents the percentages that will be applied:

• Confirmed DVBE Participation of 5% or more, the DVBE Incentive is 5%.

• Confirmed DVBE Participation of 4% to 4.99%, the DVBE Incentive is 4%.

• Confirmed DVBE Participation of 3% to 3.99%, the DVBE Incentive is 3%.

In order to receive the incentive bidders must document DVBE participation commitment by completing and submitting the Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105) with the Bid. The GSPD-05-105 form can be found at:

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/gspd05-105.pdf.

The bidder must also include proof of DVBE certification, if applying for the incentive.

Certification can be verified on Cal eProcure at https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Resources-List-Folder/How-to-do-business-with-the-state-of-California https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Resources-List-Folder/How-to-do-business-with-the-state-of-California https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx

VII. GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (GenAI) DISCLOSURE NOTIFICATION

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

Bidders/Offerors must notify the State in writing if their solution or service includes, or makes available, any GenAI technology, including GenAI from third parties or subcontractors. The State has developed a GenAI Disclosure & Factsheet to be completed by the Bidder/Offeror.

Failure to disclose GenAI to the State and submit the GenAI Disclosure & Factsheet will result in disqualification of the Bidder/Offeror and may void any resulting contract. The State reserves its right to seek any and all relief it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure.

Upon receipt of a Bidder/Offeror GenAI Disclosure & Factsheet 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

VIII. BIDDER REQUIREMENTS

Bidders must be responsible and have the capability to professionally carry out the terms of this contract. Those bidders who have had a contract terminated with the CDE in the past 18 months will be disqualified and will not be considered in the award process.

The bidder and all employees to be used in fulfillment of this contract must posses a current and valid D-34 Prefabricated Equipment Contractor license, as issued by the Contractors State License Board.

IX. IFB DOCUMENTS

Any conflicts, omissions or errors in the IFB or questions concerning clarification or interpretation of the IFB, shall be brought to the attention of Contract Analyst Lauren Kreipe, LKreipe@cde.ca.gov, (916) 322-3035. The CDE reserves the right to rephrase or not answer any question submitted.

The CDE reserves the right to amend or modify the IFB document prior to the final bid submittal date identified herein by issuing an addendum to all parties. The CDE will not be bound by verbal representations or interpretations.

The CDE reserves the right, at its sole discretion, for any reason, including price, rates, costs, etc., to cancel or modify this IFB, in whole or in part, prior to the award of any contract. The CDE may waive any immaterial deviation or defect in a bid proposal. The CDE’s waiver of a deviation or defect shall in no way modify the IFB documents or excuse the Contractor from full compliance with the IFB specifications if awarded the contract. The CDE may reject any bid for any deviation or defect.

If you would like to request a copy of this IFB in an alternate format, including Word, please contact Lauren Kreipe, Contract Analyst, by phone at (916) 322-3035, or email at LKreipe@cde.ca.gov.

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std1000.pdf https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std1000.pdf

X. BID DOCUMENTS AS PUBLIC RECORD

All bids and related documents submitted in response to this IFB become the property of the State of California and are considered public records and are subject to disclosure upon request, pursuant to Government Code Section 6250 et seq. All contracts awarded and all attachments thereto will become public records.

XI. MANDATORY SITE INSPECTION

A Mandatory Site Inspection is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:00 am PDT at CSDR, 3044 Horace Street, Riverside, CA 92506.

Attendees must arrive on time and be present at the Mandatory Site Inspection until it has been concluded by CDE staff. Attendees more than 10 minutes late to the Mandatory Site Inspection will not be allowed to participate. Attendees must report to the Front Office of the Administration Building. Please bring a copy of the IFB with you to the Mandatory Site Inspection.

Note: Bids from Contractors who do not attend, or who are more than 10 minutes late, or who leave the mandatory site inspection early will be rejected and returned unopened.

XII. BID SUBMISSION

Each bidder shall submit to the CDE two sealed copies of their bid meeting the specifications described in this IFB.

1. One (1) original set of bid documents which must bear the original signature of the individual authorized to do so, and

2. One (1) copy of the bid documents with a photocopy of the original signature.

All bid package documents must bear the original signature of the individual authorized to sign the contract. No electronic signatures will be accepted as original. Original signature shall mean a manual handwritten signature or mark in wet ink.

The bid shall be returned in a sealed envelope marked “SEALED BID – BLEACHER INSPECTIONS – DO NOT OPEN.” To prevent inadvertent premature opening, place sealed bid in one envelope within a second envelope addressed as follows:

California Department of Education Fiscal and Administrative Services Division Contracts Office Attention: Lauren Kreipe – DR240123 - IFB 1430 N Street, Suite 2213 Sacramento, CA 95814

SEALED BID – BLEACHER INSPECTIONS – DO NOT OPEN

Sealed bids may be submitted via mail to the address above. Or may be hand delivered to the CDE Mail Room located on the first floor of the CDE building at 1430 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. If hand delivering, bidder must check in with the security desk (present valid ID). Security personnel will not accept bids.

The deadline for submission of sealed bids is Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 12:00 pm PDT.

The bids will be publicly opened and read on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:00 am PDT at the California Department of Education, Fiscal and Administrative Services Division, 1430 N Street, Suite 2213, Room 2219, Sacramento, CA 95814.

In a closed session, following the bid opening and reading, the CDE will review the apparent low bid to determine if the low bidder is responsible and responsive to the IFB.

Bids not received at the location by the date and time specified will not be accepted.

Postmark date will not constitute delivery. It is the bidder's responsibility to ensure that the bid is received at the location specified by the bid deadline.

By submitting a bid, prospective bidders certify that they meet all qualifications specified herein and agree to comply with all terms and conditions of this IFB. After announcement of the apparent successful bidder, there will be no negotiations of the terms and conditions of this IFB or the bidder's submitted proposal between the CDE and the apparent successful bidder.

Bids shall not be qualified or conditioned. Any bid response modifying, amending, or proposing alternate language to the terms and conditions of the IFB will be invalid and inapplicable. Bids submitted must be complete in all respects and may be rejected if incomplete or contain irregularities of any kind.

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.

There is no requirement to award a contract if, in the opinion of the CDE, no bids were received containing a reasonable contract price or if there is another business-based reason not to make an award.

If no submissions are received containing bids offering a cost/price/rate, which in the opinion of the CDE is a reasonable cost/price/rate, CDE is not required to award an Agreement (Public Contract Code Section 10344 [d]).

Every component of the bid cost/price/rate is subject to reasonableness of cost justification. If any portion of the cost is rejected by the CDE, then the entire bid may be rejected.

The cost of bid development is the responsibility of the prospective bidder and shall not be chargeable to the CDE.

A bidder may withdraw its bid at any time prior to the date and time of bid opening by submitting a request in writing to the CDE, Attention: Contracts Office – Lauren Kreipe – DR240123, 1430 N Street, Suite 2213, Sacramento, CA 95814. A new bid package may be submitted prior to the date and time of bid opening. Written withdrawal of bidder’s bid will not be accepted after the date and time of bid opening. Withdrawals requested by telephone or fax are not acceptable.

Clarification may be requested by the CDE Contracts Office during the review of the bids for the purpose of clarifying ambiguities in the information presented in the bid response. The CDE reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to overlook, correct, or require a bidder to remedy any obvious clerical or incidental mathematical errors on a bid form. Bidders may be required to initial corrections.

Any failure by the bidder to acquaint itself with available information will not relieve them from responsibility for estimating properly, the difficulty, or cost of successfully performing the work.

XIII. BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The bid submission package must be submitted to the CDE and must include the following required forms fully completed and signed where applicable. One original set and one full copy of the bid documents listed herein must be included in the bid package. See Article XII. Bid Submission.

A. Attachment 1 – Required Attachment Checklist

The Required Attachment Checklist is to be used to ensure and confirm compliance with the bid submission requirements. The checklist must be completed and submitted as the cover of your bid package.

B. Exhibit B.1, Exhibit B.2, and Exhibit B.3 Contractor’s Bid Forms

Contractor's Bid Form: must be completed and submitted with an original signature by the individual legally authorized to bind the bidder. Proposal form must contain the proposed bid cost for Total Cost.

C. License

The bidder must possess a valid D-34 – Prefabricated Equipment Contractor License issued by the California State License Board to bid on these services. The bidder must submit a photocopy of the bidder’s current and valid D-34 Contractor’s License.

D. Insurance Certificate

The bidder must possess and provide a copy of their insurance certificates meeting the terms outlined in Exhibit E, Article II. Certificate of Insurance and III. Workers’ Compensation Requirements:

1. Commercial General Liability, AND

2. Workers’ Compensation

Proof of coverage and limits for the above required terms are required in the bid submission package. The additional insured language (see Exhibit E, Article II.

Certificate of Insurance Requirements) will be required as a condition of contract award.

E. Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017)

The Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) must be signed and dated with an original signature. The CCC 04/2017 can be found at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services- Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language.

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language

F. Payee Data Record (STD 204) and Payee Data Record Supplement (STD 205)

The STD 204 form must be completed and submitted with an original signature. The STD 204 form can be found at:

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf.

The STD 205 form must be completed and submitted with an original signature if the bidder must identify a remittance address that is different from the mailing address identified on the STD 204. The Payee Data Record Supplemental STD 205 can be found at https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std205.pdf.

G. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure and Factsheet (STD 1000)

The STD 1000 form must be completed and submitted with an original signature. See General Information, Article VIII. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure Notification for more information. The STD 1000 form can be found at:

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std1000.pdf

H. Attachment 2 – Certification of Workers’ Compensation Insurance

The Certification of Workers’ Compensation Insurance form must be fully completed, signed and dated with an original signature.

I. Attachment 3 – Darfur Contracting Act Certification, or Attachment 3a – Darfur Contracting Act Certification Supplemental

The Darfur Contracting Act Certification or the Darfur Contracting Act Certification Supplemental must be fully completed, signed and dated with an original signature.

J. Attachment 4 – California Civil Rights Certification

The California Civil Rights Certification must be fully completed, signed and dated with an original signature.

K. Attachment 7 – Iran Contracting Act Certification

The Iran Contracting Act Certification form must be fully completed, signed and dated with an original signature.

L. Conditional Attachments

1. Subcontracting

If bidder intends to subcontract any portion of the work outlined in Exhibit A, Scope of Work, the Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105) form must be completed and submitted with original signature. The GSPD-05-105 form can be found at:

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/gspd05-105.pdf https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std205.pdf https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std1000.pdf

2. Small Business Preference

If bidder intends to apply for the Small Business Preference the Attachment 5 Small Business Preference Sheet must be completed and submitted with original signature.

The bidder must submit proof of Small Business certification. Failure to submit a copy of your proof of certification for the industry appropriate for this bid will not be cause for bid rejection; however, preference for small business will not be considered or granted for your bid. Certification can be verified on Cal eProcure at https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx

3. DVBE Incentive Option

If bidder intends to apply for the DVBE Incentive the following documents are required. Failure to submit any of the documents for this bid will not be cause for bid rejection; however, DVBE incentive will not be considered or granted for your bid.

• Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105). Bids must include a GSPD-05-105 form completed in accordance with the instructions on the form. The GSPD-05-105 form can be found at:

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/gspd05-105.pdf.

• DVBE Certification. Bids must include a copy of the DVBE certification for each DVBE contractor/subcontractor. DVBE certification can be verified and printed from Cal eProcure at https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx

XIV. BASIS OF AWARD

Following the public bid opening, the CDE Contracts Office will review the low bid for compliance with the bid requirements, specified herein, and to determine if the low bidder is responsible and responsive to this IFB.

The contract shall be awarded on the basis of the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the total cost for bleacher inspections stated on the Contractor’s Bid Forms, Exhibit B.1, B.2, and B.3.

The lowest average total cost will be computed by adding the total cost from each of the three bid forms, Exhibit B.1, B.2, and B.3, and then dividing the amount by three.

Charges for the bidder’s operating expenses such as: labor, materials, travel, transportation, fuel, parking, equipment, equipment rental, taxes, permits, licenses, insurance and/or any other overhead expenses must be included as part of the bidder’s rates.

All bid responses must comply with the requirements outlined herein. Failure to do so will disqualify the bid. If it is determined not to be in the best interest of the State, the State reserves the right to not award a contract in response to this IFB.

https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx

THE STATE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS.

The method that shall be used as a "tie-breaker" in the event of a two-way (or more) tie of the responsive/responsible lowest bid will be to place the names of the bidders in a container. The first name drawn will be the proposed awardee. The remaining bidder(s) name(s) will be drawn sequentially and noted in case, upon validation, the proposed awardee selected through the tie-breaking process is unacceptable.

Small business bidders, meeting the IFB specifications, shall have precedence over non-small business bidders in that the application of any bidder preference for which non-small business bidders may be eligible under any other provision of law shall not result in the denial of the award to a small business bidder.

In the event of a precise tie between the low responsible bid of bidder meeting the specifications of a small business, and the low responsible bid of a bidder meeting the specifications of a disabled veteran-owned small business, the contract shall be awarded to the veteran-owned small business.

Upon written request by any bidder who has submitted a bid, notice of the proposed award shall be posted in a public place in the offices of the contracting agency at least five working days prior to awarding the contract.

XV. OPTION TO RENEW

The contract awarded through this IFB would expire on October 15, 2025; however, the CDE may exercise the options to renew for two additional years.

Costs for the first one-year option to renew (October 16, 2025 – October 15, 2026) shall be computed in accordance with the Contractor’s Bid Form Exhibit B.2, contract period October 16, 2025 – October 15, 2026. If the State elects to renew the agreement with the Contractor, the CDE Contract Monitor will notify the Contractor of the option to renew in April, 2025.

Costs for the second one-year option to renew (October 16, 2026 – October 15, 2027) shall be computed in accordance with the Contractor’s Bid Form Exhibit B.3, contract period October 16, 2026 – October 15, 2027. If the State elects to renew the agreement with the Contractor, the CDE Contract Monitor will notify the Contractor of the option to renew in April, 2026.

XVI. CONTRACT AWARD PROTEST PROCEDURES

If prior to the award, any bidder files a protest with the CDE against the awarding of the contract on the grounds that it is the lowest responsive/responsible bidder meeting the specifications of the IFB, the contract shall not be awarded until either the protest has been withdrawn or the DGS has decided the matter. Protests shall be limited to those bases specified in Public Contract Code section 10345 (Attachment 7 describes the protest procedures to be followed by a bidder filing a protest). The protest shall be sent to:

Department of General Services Office of Legal Services

ATTN: Bid Protest Coordinator 707 3rd Street, 7th Floor, Suite 7-330 West Sacramento, CA 95605 EMAIL: OLSProtests@dgs.ca.gov

California Department of Education Contracts Office ATTN: Contract Manager 1430 N Street, Suite 2213 Sacramento, CA 95814 EMAIL: ContractsOffice@cde.ca.gov mailto:OLSProtests@dgs.ca.gov mailto:CONTRACTSOFFICE@cde.ca.gov

EXHIBIT A – SCOPE OF WORK

I. GENERAL SCOPE

Contractor shall provide inspections of various indoor and outdoor bleachers at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR) located at 3044 Horace Street, Riverside, CA 92506, as described herein.

II. CONTRACT MONITORS

The California Department of Education (CDE) assigns Alex Bratcher, (951) 248-7700, ABratcher@csdr-cde.ca.gov, as the CDE Contract Monitor to oversee this project.

Said CDE Contract Monitor is not authorized by the State to make any commitments or make any changes which will affect the price, terms or conditions of this Agreement without a formal contract amendment.

The Contractor must assign a Contractor Contract Monitor to oversee this project. Said Contractor Contract Monitor is not authorized by the State to make any commitments or make any changes which will affect the price, terms or conditions of this Agreement without a formal contract amendment.

III. CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor and all its employees used in fulfilment of this contract must be qualified in bleacher inspection. The Contractor must provide a copy of their current and valid D- 34 – Prefabricated Equipment Contractor License issued by the California State License Board before performing inspections.

IV. EQUIPMENT LIST

INDOOR BLEACHERS

BLEACHER QUANTITY LOCATION

Interkal Motorized 1 (15 Rows) Main Gym Interkal Motorized 1 (9 Rows) Main Gym Interkal Motorized 1 (10 Rows) Middle School Multi-

Purpose Room Interkal Manual 1 (4 Rows) Wrestling Room

OUTDOOR BLEACHERS

Aluminum 15’ 1 (5 Rows) Football Field Aluminum 15’ 1 (3 Rows) Football Field Concreate with Planks 30’ 2 (5 Rows) Football Field Aluminum 15’ 1 (5 Rows) Baseball Field Aluminum 15’ 1 (4 Rows) Middle School Field Aluminum 15’ 1 (3 Row) Middle School Field Aluminum 40’ 1 (5 Row) Pool

The CDE reserves the right to update this list, including adding or removing bleachers, as necessary.

mailto:ABratcher@csdr-cde.ca.gov

V. ANNUAL INSPECTIONS

The Contractor will provide a completed annual inspection form to the CSDR Contract Monitor for the bleachers listed in Exhibit A, Article IV. Equipment List. The annual inspection will be scheduled by the CDE Contract Monitor, and will consist of the following activities. The Contractor will not perform any repair work.

A. Indoor Bleachers

The Contractor will inspect the equipment annually by performing the following:

1. Bleacher Understructure

a. Check for Proper Anchor/Ground Sill Attachement

b. Check Frame and Crossbrace Location

c. Check All Bolt Connections

d. Check All Weld Connections

2. Seat/Foot/Riser/Walkway Planks

a. Check for Straightness

b. Check all Splices/Rivets

c. Check all Bolt Connections

d. Check End Caps/Installed Rivets

3. Guardrail

a. Check for Proper Location of Rail Post

b. Check all Bolt Connections

c. Check all Pipe Connections and Related Fittings

d. Check Splices/Rivets

e. Check Chainlink Fabric for Neatness at Ends/Corners

f. Check for Adequate Wire Tie Attachment

4. Aisles

a. Check for Proper Width and Location

b. Check all Stiffners for Proper Location

c. Check all End Caps.Installed/Rivets

d. Checked Aisle Handrail for Proper Location

e. Check all Bolt Connections

5. Entry Stairs

a. Check for Proper Attachment to Bleacher

b. Check for Proper Location (If Prints Are Available)

c. Check all Bolt Connections

d. Check Rail Pipe Connections and Related Fittings

6. Ramp and Platform

a. Check for Proper Attachment to Bleacher

b. Check for Proper Location (If Plans Are Available)

c. Check All Bolt Connections

d. Check Pipe Connections and Related Fittings

e. Checked all Pipe and Riser Splices/End Caps/ Rivets

f. Check all CHainlink Fabric for Neatness at Ends/Corner

g. Check for Adequate Wire Tie Attachments

7. Wheelchair Seating Areas

a. Check for Proper Location (If Prints Available)

b. Check all Bolt Connections

c. Check Frame and Brace Location (If Prints Available)

d. Check Companion Seat Brace Location (If Prints Available)

e. Check Pipe Connections and Related Fittings

f. Check Riser End Caps/Rivets

B. Outdoor Bleachers

The Contractor will inspect the equipment annually by performing the following:

1. Inspect all walkway and aisle planking and decking.

2. Inspect all safety railings and their attachment points.

3. Evaluate the entire under structure and structural supports.

4. Inspect all assembly hardware.

5. Inspect anchoring of the bleacher system.

6. Inspect concrete piers and beam connections to piers.

7. Inspect all entry and exit stairs, steps, and ramps.

VI. SERVICE REPORT

At the end of the annual inspection, the Contractor will provide a written report electronically and a hard copy to the CDE Contract Monitor, which will include, but not be limited to the following:

1. The condition of the equipment including notes of any concerns.

2. Time of arrival.

3. Time of departure.

4. Detailed report on issues discovered.

5. Service date.

6. Technicians name.

The report must be signed by both the Contractor and the CDE Contract Monitor, or CDE designee, and the Contractor at the time of service.

VII. SERVICE/INSPECTION SCHEDULE

Inspection hours will begin at 7:00 a.m., and will end no later than 4:00 p.m. All work will take place Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. The CDE Contract Monitor will also have primary responsibility of contacting the Contractor fifteen (15) business days prior to scheduled service and/or inspection services covered under this contract.

VIII. COORDINATION

The Contractor is to be advised that all employees working on the site are required to sign in at the Administration Building and will be required to present a valid state issued driver’s license or valid state issued identification card before accessing the campus.

Each of the Contractor’s employees are to sign in daily when on CSDR campus. The Contractor and all employees will be issued a visitor’s badge which must be worn at all times, while on CSDR campus. The Contractor and all employees will be escorted by CSDR staff while on campus.

EXHIBIT B – BUDGET DETAIL AND PAYMENT PROVISIONS

I. INVOICING AND PAYMENT

For services satisfactorily rendered, and upon receipt and approval of the invoices, the State agrees to compensate the Contractor for actual expenditures incurred in accordance with the rates specified herein, which is attached hereto and made a part of this agreement.

Invoices shall include the Agreement Number DR240123 and shall be submitted in arrears, not more frequently than monthly in duplicate to:

California Department of Education California School for the Deaf, Riverside Attention: Alex Bratcher 3044 Horace Street Riverside, CA 92506 Email: ABratcher@csdr-cde.ca.gov

II. BUDGET CONTINGENCY CLAUSE (rev. 9/2012)

A. It is mutually understood between the parties that this Agreement may have been written before ascertaining the availability of congressional or legislative appropriation of funds, for the mutual benefit of both parties in order to avoid program and fiscal delays that would occur if the Agreement were executed after that determination was made.

B. This Agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available to the State by the United States Government or the California State Legislature for the purpose of this program. In addition, this Agreement is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, conditions, or any statute enacted by the Congress or the State Legislature that may affect the provisions, terms or funding of this Agreement in any manner.

C. It is mutually agreed that if the Congress or the State Legislature does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this Agreement shall be amended to reflect any reduction in funds.

D. Pursuant to GC, Section 927.13, no late payment penalty shall accrue during any time period for which there is no Budget Act in effect, nor on any payment or refund that is the result of a federally mandated program or that is directly dependent upon the receipt of federal funds by a state agency.

E. CDE has the option to terminate the Agreement under the 30-day termination clause or to amend the Agreement to reflect any reduction in funds.

III. PAYMENT

Payment will be made in accordance with, and within the time specified in, Government Code Chapter 4.5, commencing with Section 927.

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IV. DVBE PARTICIPATION WITHHOLD (1/1/2022)

In accordance with the requirements set forth in the Military and Veterans Code (MVC), Section 999.7, the State shall withhold from the final payment amount to the Contractor, $10,000.00, or the full final payment if less than $10,000.00, until the prime Contractor complies with the certification requirements of MVC 999.5(d) by submitting to the State a completed an accurate Prime Contractor’s Certification – DVBE Subcontracting Report (STD. 817) form and proof of payment to DVBE(s). Such retained amount shall be held by the State and shall be released pending receipt of a complete and accurate STD. 817 and proof of payment to the DVBE(s). If the Std. 817 form is late or incomplete, the State will allow the Contractor to cure within 30 days to meet the certification requirements. If the Contractor does not comply by the given deadline, the withheld amount will be permanently deducted. (See Exhibit E, Contract Requirements Related to DVBE Participation Compliance)

EXHIBIT B.1 – CONTRACTOR’S BID FORM

Bleacher Inspections – DR240123

Contract Period: October 16, 2024 through October 15, 2025

The undersigned Contractor hereby proposes to furnish all labor, materials, travel, transportation, fuel, parking, equipment, equipment rental, taxes, permits, licenses, insurance and/or any other overhead expenses necessary to perform all the work required for bleacher inspections in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein:

DESCRIPTION RATE X Qty. = Total

1. Indoor Bleacher Inspection $_________ per bleacher x 4 bleachers = $__________

2. Outdoor Bleacher Inspection $________ per bleacher x 7 bleachers = $__________

Total Cost (Add lines 1 and 2.) = $____________ The CDE reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of bleachers as needed.

This bid form must be completed in its entirety. An unsigned bid form may result in disqualification.

Bidder Name: ________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Printed Name/Title: ____________________________________________________

License #:____________________________________________________________

Federal ID #:__________________________________________________________

Questions regarding completion of this form should be brought to the attention of: Lauren Kreipe, by email at LKreipe@cde.ca.gov, or by phone at (916) 322-3035.

EXHIBIT B.2 – CONTRACTOR’S BID FORMS

Bleacher Inspections – DR240123

Option to Renew: October 16, 2025 through October 15, 2026

The undersigned Contractor hereby proposes to furnish all labor, materials, travel, transportation, fuel, parking, equipment, equipment rental, taxes, permits, licenses, insurance and/or any other overhead expenses necessary to perform all the work required for bleacher inspections in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein:

DESCRIPTION RATE X Qty. = Total

1. Indoor Bleacher Inspection $_________ per bleacher x 4 bleachers = $__________

2. Outdoor Bleacher Inspection $________ per bleacher x 7 bleachers = $__________

Total Cost (Add lines 1 and 2.) = $____________ The CDE reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of bleachers as needed.

This bid form must be completed in its entirety. An unsigned bid form may result in disqualification.

Bidder Name: ________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Printed Name/Title: ____________________________________________________

License #:____________________________________________________________

Federal ID #:__________________________________________________________

Questions regarding completion of this form should be brought to the attention of: Lauren Kreipe, by email at LKreipe@cde.ca.gov, or by phone at (916) 322-3035.

EXHIBIT B.3 – CONTRACTOR’S BID FORMS

Bleacher Inspections – DR240123

Option to Renew: October 16, 2026 through October 15, 2027

The undersigned Contractor hereby proposes to furnish all labor, materials, travel, transportation, fuel, parking, equipment, equipment rental, taxes, permits, licenses, insurance and/or any other overhead expenses necessary to perform all the work required for bleacher inspections in accordance with the terms and conditions contained herein:

DESCRIPTION RATE X Qty. = Total

1. Indoor Bleacher Inspection $_________ per bleacher x 4 bleachers = $__________

2. Outdoor Bleacher Inspection $________ per bleacher x 7 bleachers = $__________

Total Cost (Add lines 1 and 2.) = $____________ The CDE reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of bleachers as needed.

This bid form must be completed in its entirety. An unsigned bid form may result in disqualification.

Bidder Name: ________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________

Phone: _____________________________________________________________

Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Printed Name/Title: ____________________________________________________

License #:____________________________________________________________

Federal ID #:__________________________________________________________

Questions regarding completion of this form should be brought to the attention of:

Lauren Kreipe, by email at LKreipe@cde.ca.gov, or by phone at (916) 322-3035.

EXHIBIT C – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

GTC 04/2017 will be incorporated by reference and made part of this Agreement. The GTC 04/2017 document can be viewed at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Standard-Contract- Language https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language

EXHIBIT D – SPECIAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

I. RIGHT TO TERMINATE

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

However, the agreement can be immediately terminated for cause. The term “for cause” shall mean that the Contractor fails to meet the terms, conditions, and/or responsibilities of the contract. In this instance, the contract termination shall be effective as of the date indicated on the State’s notification to the Contractor.

This agreement may be suspended or cancelled without notice, at the option of the Contractor, if the Contractor or State’s premises or equipment are destroyed by fire or other catastrophe, or so substantially damaged that it is impractical to continue service, or in the event the Contractor is unable to render services as a result of any action by any governmental authority.

II. TERMINATION FOR TARGETS OF ECONOMIC SANCTIONS; EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-

22 – RUSSIA SANCTIONS

On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals.

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

III. RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

If the Contractor disputes any action by the project monitor arising under or out of the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall notify the project monitor of the dispute in writing and request a claims decision. The project monitor shall issue a decision within 30 days of the Contractor's notice. If the Contractor disagrees with the project monitor's claims decision, the Contractor shall submit a formal claim to the Superintendent of Public Instruction or the Superintendent's designee. The decision of the Superintendent shall be final and conclusive on the claim unless the decision is arbitrary, capricious, or grossly erroneous or if any determination of fact is unsupported by substantial evidence. The decision may encompass facts, interpretations of the contract, and determinations or applications of law. The decision shall be in writing following an opportunity for the contractor to present oral or documentary evidence and arguments in support of the claim.

Contractor shall continue with the responsibilities under this Agreement during any dispute.

IV. LOSS LEADER

It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within this state to sell or use any article or product as a “loss leader” as defined in Section 17030 of the Business and Professions Code.

V. ICT ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (05/2018)

Unless the scope of work expressly provides that the CDE shall be responsible for all 508 compliance:

A. Contractor shall, in accordance with California Government Code section 11135 (which requires state agencies to comply with Section 508 of the federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 508)), ensure that any and all Information and Communications Technology (ICT) deliverables developed, procured, or maintained as a result of this contract shall comply with state and federal accessibility requirements, including: (i) the California Department of Education’s (CDE) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 at the AA level found at:

http://www.w3.org/TR/WCAG20/, (ii) the CDE’s Web Standards found at:

https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/ws/webstandards.asp, and (iii) the CDE’s Web Application Review Team (WebART) review process found at:

https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/ws/webartproc.asp.

B. The definition of “Information and Communications Technology” or “ICT” includes but is not limited to: computer hardware, software, cloud services, websites, web content, web or mobile application, office documents (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, PDF), multimedia, social media, email, and electronic devices.

C. Contractor shall employ a section 508 compliance expert with qualifications and experience acceptable to the CDE to: (i) advise Contractor during ICT deliverable development, and (ii) certify in writing on behalf of Contractor that the ICT deliverables are fully compliant with the standards in subsection A above and Section 508 prior to submission to, or use by, the CDE. Such certification shall also include a statement describing precise methods by which compliance was determined, along with the results of testing. The Contractor is responsible for any costs associated with breach of such certification.

D. Upon CDE’s request, the Contractor must provide to the CDE all source files for ICT deliverables to the CDE for the purpose of improving accessibility. This may include non-proprietary code, unedited pictures and video, and original documents prior to PDF conversion among others.

VI. PROHIBITION OF DISCRIMINATION

In addition to the non-discrimination requirements in General Terms and Conditions attached as Exhibit C, Contractor and its subcontractors shall…