HSS_RFQ_CD_and_SUD.docx

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICESMEGAN M. GREVE

Director MMGreve@SolanoCounty.com

(707) 784-7900

DUSTIN D. LENO

Assistant Director ddleno@solanocounty.com

(707) 784-7900

LORRAINE TANG

Support Services Manager lctang@solanocounty.com

(707) 784-3426

675 Texas Street, Suite 2500 Fairfield, CA 94533-6342 Fax (707) 784-6320 www.solanocounty.com

Central Services Division

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

XXX-XXXX-X

For

PUBLIC HEALTH PREVENTION ACTIVITIES

INCLUDING

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION SERVICES

RELEASE DATE: September 1, 2025 Comment by Johnson, Jr, James: Dates subject to change.

RESPONSE DUE: October 13, 2025

Phone: (707) 784-3236 uwright@solanocounty.com

Any proposer participating in this solicitation is required to have a vendor application on file with the County. This application may be downloaded from the Solano County website at www.solanocounty.gov . Include the application with your proposal. The County will post any changes and information relating to this RFQ digitally via OpenGov. Proposers are responsible for frequently checking OpenGov at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/solanocounty for any changes or information relating to this RFQ.

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Request For Interest/Qualification #XXX-XXXX-X Title: Communicable Disease (CD) and Substance Use Prevention Services

Solano County

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR

PUBLIC HEALTH PREVENTION ACTIVITIES INCLUDING COMMUNICABLE DISEASE AND SUBSTANCE USE

PREVENTION SERVICES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction Scope of Service/Project Contract Duration and Funding Availability Evaluation of Proposals Award Notice and Acceptance Period Protest and Appeal Terms and Conditions Electronic Proposal

Attachments:

A - County Standard Contract B - Special Terms and Conditions C - HIPAA Contractor Agreement

Introduction The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) is to define the County of Solano's minimum requirements, solicit proposals, and gain adequate information by which the County of Solano may evaluate the services offered by Proposers that fall within the Projects as further described in this RFQ.

Summary The purpose of this Request for Qualifications for Public Health Services is to establish a list of qualified community-based organizations (CBOs), individuals, other government agencies, non-profits, stakeholders, faith-based organizations, and other providers with interest and experience in the prevention of communicable diseases and substance use.

Solano County Health and Social Services, Public Health Division, hereinafter referred to as the County or H&SS, seeks vendors with a public interest in one or both of the following:

1) Reducing the spread and impact of communicable diseases and sexually transmitted diseases (CD/STD), including Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), within Solano County.

2) Reducing rates of use of alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, fentanyl and other controlled substances among youth and other communities with high rates of substance use and related health outcomes.

Solano County reserves the right to retain a “pool” of vendors on contract. Each vendor in the pool is determined through this RFQ process. As project needs arise or are identified by Solano County, vendors in the pool will be contacted and asked to provide services for each engagement. The County reserves the right to issue other solicitations for similar services during the term of the agreement.

Note: A community-based organization (CBO) is defined as a “private entity that is a nonprofit corporation [Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)] operating at the local level.” Entities that are under the fiscal sponsorship of an IRS 501(c)(3) entity, are also determined to be a CBO within this definition.

Goals

Prospective vendors may seek to address any or all of the following goals.

Goals for Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) and HCV include:

· Reduce the number of people with a communicable / reportable condition, in Solano County.

· Increase the proportion of clients at high risk for HCV infection who receive:

· Counseling on safer sex practices,

· Access to barrier methods, and

· HCV antibody (i.e., anti-HCV) screening;

· Treatment for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI).

· HCV RNA (ribonucleic acid) testing, if their screening test is reactive;

· HCV navigation and linkages to care;

· HCV care coordination and (connection to, or definitive) treatment; and

· Linkage to preventive services for persons at ongoing risk.

· Increase local capacity for sustainable delivery of communicable disease treatment and prevention services.

· Develop and strengthen local partnerships to improve access to prevention, screening, diagnoses, linkages to care and treatment for individuals with reportable conditions.

Goals for the Substance Use Prevention RFQ include:

· Increase awareness and understanding of substance use disorders

· Promote emotional health and wellness; and

· Address the prevention of substance abuse-related illness

Background The mission of Solano County Health & Social Services is to promote healthy, safe and stable lives. Proposed vendors are invited to present proposals for reducing the morbidity and spread of Title 17, California Code of Regulations §2500 diseases and substance use that reflect the strategic goals in section 2.1.1, Scope of Service(s)/Project and Solano Public Health’s strategic plan and values in section 1.2, Goals.

Solano County is located in the northern region of California, halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento and is one of the nine San Francisco Bay Area counties. Solano has a total population of 447,218 residents (2023) and has seven incorporated cities including Fairfield (the County seat), Benicia, Vallejo, Vacaville, Suisun, Rio Vista, and Dixon. Solano’s diverse population consists of (2023) of 33.4% White, 30.1% Hispanic, 17.6% Asian, 14.2% African American, 7.6% two or more races, and 2.5% identified as other ethnicities. Solano’s residents include 21% under 18 years of age, 8% between 18 and 24 years of age, 28% between 25 and 44 years of age, 24% between 45 and 64 years of age and an increasing senior population 65 years and older consisting of 18% of county residents. While considered a medium-sized county that is uniquely situated between two metropolitan cities, Solano’s farming communities and suburban communities distinguish it from the more urban Bay Area. This has added complex barriers and challenges that a multifaceted geography and community composition can generate.

Communicable Disease (especially Hepatitis C Virus) Hepatitis C is an infection caused by the hepatitis C virus and is a leading cause of liver disease and liver cancer in the United States. In California, African Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives, and Whites are disproportionately affected by HCV when compared with the general population. Rates of newly reported chronic hepatitis C infections in California are highest in persons 50 years of age and older and have been increasing in recent years among young persons ages 18-39, including among people who can become pregnant. Nearly two-thirds of new hepatitis C infections are associated with sharing of injection drug use equipment and people who inject drugs (PWID) are disproportionately affected by hepatitis C infection. People with HIV are at higher risk for accelerated development of liver disease due to comorbid hepatitis C infection.

In July 2019, the California State legislature allocated $5 million in state General Funds to LHJs for hepatitis C activities. California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Section 122440, which outlines how these state General Funds must be used, requires that 50 percent of the funds be allocated to CBOs “provided that there are CBOs in the jurisdiction that are able to provide these activities and demonstrate expertise, history, and credibility working successfully in engaging the most vulnerable and underserved individuals living with, or at high risk for, HCV infection.” The information submitted by applicants in response to this RFQ will be used to assess whether applicant CBOs “are able to provide these activities and demonstrate expertise, history, and credibility working successfully in engaging the most vulnerable and underserved individuals living with, or at high risk for, HCV infection.”

Substance Use Prevention Solano County experiences multiple social and health consequences because of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use among youth and adult populations. Various factors in the environment contribute to substance use among youth, including community norms favorable toward use as well as access and availability. At the same time, protective factors fostered through parents and other trusted adults, local coalitions, community-based organizations, schools and social service providers help to mitigate the impact of substances among youth and the general community.

The County Substance Abuse Prevention Program’s mission is to reduce community and individual problems related to alcohol abuse, tobacco use, and other drug abuse including fentanyl/opioids, especially in youth. This RFQ focuses on environmental and systems change, youth development, education and community mobilization strategies to accomplish the Solano Substance Abuse Prevention Program’s mission.

Contact Information Project Contacts:

Comment by Johnson, Jr, James [2]: Question for Umiika - is it okay for list our contact information, here, or should all questions be directed to you?

CD/TB/STI/HCV

James Johnson Jr.

Health Services Manager 275 Beck Ave Fairfield, CA 95687 Email: Jmailto:JJohnson@solanocounty.gov Phone: (707) 784-8002 Substance Use Prevention Tara Scheuer Sr. Health Services Manager 275 Beck Ave Fairfield, CA 95687 Email: tescheuer@solanocounty.gov Phone: (707)-784-8611 Procurement Contact:

Umiika Wright Senior Buyer 675 Texas Street, Suite 2500 Fairfield, CA 94533 Email: uwright@solanocounty.gov Phone: (707) 784-3236 Department:

Health and Social Services Timeline The County reserves the right to adjust this schedule as it deems necessary. Notifications of any adjustments to the schedule will be posted here on OpenGov and Proposers will be emailed directly regarding any such updates or Addenda posted to this procurement.

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Scope of Service/Project Summary Prospective vendors are invited to present proposals for reducing the morbidity and spread of Title 17, California Code of Regulations §2500 diseases and preventing the use of substances. Proposals should include – but are not limited to – increasing community awareness, improving testing, improving access to treatment and preventive services, and/or improving awareness of preventive “safe” practices.

Proposals must include proposed activities and estimated costs, and demonstrate either with a formal logic model, references to accepted literature or a detailed description in prose, how the proposed activities will result in measurable improvements to strategic goal metrics (improved access, awareness, and ultimately a reduction in morbidity and spread of cases) for the illness(es) targeted.

Activities should be specific and detailed in their scope as to the intended target population, materials or partnerships needed, and diseases or disease-related morbidities being addressed.

Focus areas Communicable Disease Substance Use Prevention Cannabis, Alcohol, Fentanyl, and other illicit substance use prevention Activities Surveillance and Case Follow Up Education and Outreach

a) Youth Engagement

i. Collaborate with middle school-age and high school-age Solano County youth to produce substance use prevention education campaigns and other messaging

b) Mass Media Campaigns

i. Conduct focus groups and collect data partnering with populations of interest for effective targeting of media

ii. Content exploration and creation

iii. Wide array of ad placements appropriate to populations of interest (e.g. youth, Construction/labor industry, 30-39 year olds, etc).

i. Data analysis of campaign metrics

c) First Responder Education

i. Educate first responders regarding appropriate practices, background knowledge, stigma reduction, and precautions when dealing with fentanyl or other drugs.

ii. Provide wellness and support services for first responders who experience secondary trauma associated with opioid-related emergency events.

Testing, Navigation, Linkages-to-Care, Care Coordination, and Treatment Community Coalition and Capacity Building

d) Coordinate and maintain a local (city-level) community coalition of adults, youth, and/or local partner organizations to address substance use in the County at multiple levels such as policy and community. Cannabis, Alcohol, Fentanyl, and other illicit substance use prevention Youth Engagement

Collaborate with middle school-age and high school-age Solano County youth to:

Produce substance use prevention education campaigns and messaging; disseminate campaign messages to Solano County schools Produce substance use prevention presentations for youth and present in classrooms across Solano County Produce substance use prevention presentations for parents and present to parents across Solano County Produce substance use prevention presentations for school staff and present to school staff across Solano Promotion of Youth Resiliency

e) Collaborate with Solano County youth and schools to host: youth resiliency summit(s), trainings, workshops, mentorship opportunities.

General Program Evaluation

f) Collect and keep safe protected health information (PHI)

g) Provide data collection reports to include, but not limited to:

i. Number of people reached, educated, screened, linked-to-care

ii. Number of people tested and the outcome of testing

iii. Overall outcome status

iv. Number of referrals

v. Result of referrals

h) Time-trend analysis of publicly-available data such as: substance use trends, CalSCHLS (formerly CHKS) data, communicable disease rates

i) Complete relevant portion of other, required program evaluation surveys, data collections, and reports

j) Reflections and recommendations based on data and performance Required components for proposal Project Overview Objectives Scope of Work Key Deliverables Timeline Budget Budget Narrative

Service Location The services shall be performed at applicable facilities, inside and outside community locations, and other venues in the County of Solano.

Service Hours The services shall be primarily provided Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and include evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Contract Duration and Funding Availability The County intends to award multiple annual contracts to qualified community-based organizations that provide evidence-based or evidence-informed plans. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026.

For communicable disease services (especially STI and HCV), funding is estimated to total up to $400,000, annually.

For substance use prevention services, funding is estimated to total up to $500,000 annually.

Contracts issued under this RFQ will initially be for a one-year term, with the option to renew for up to four (4) additional 12-month terms without a new competitive bid process. Renewal will be contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of funding, and alignment with County prevention priorities, for a total potential contract term of up to five (5) years at the sole discretion of the County. Written notice of intent to renew will be provided to Contractors no less than sixty (60) days prior to contract expiration.

Funding for the contracts awarded through this RFQ is contingent on annual receipt of California General Fund, Substance Use Block Grant (SUBG), Opioid Settlement, and/or other state, federal, or local funding to the County of Solano. Funding levels are subject to change based on budget availability, Board of Supervisors approval, and changes to local, state, or federal priorities. In the event of a reduction or elimination of funding, the County reserves the right to modify or terminate the contract(s) without penalty.

Evaluation of Proposals Evaluation Committee: A County Evaluation Committee (CEC) will evaluate all proposals. The CEC will be composed of County staff and other parties that may have relevant expertise or experience. The CEC will score and recommend proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth below. Evaluation of the proposals shall be within the sole judgment and discretion of the CEC.

If desired by the County, the top-rated firms scoring highest on the first round of evaluations will be invited for an interview and further rated. The County reserves the right to determine the number of proposers to be interviewed. The same evaluation criteria used for the proposal evaluation process will be used to rate the firms during the interviews. At the end of the interview process, the CEC will re-rank the firms to determine the best evaluated firm. The project manager and any key team members should attend the interview. The determination as to the need for interviews, the location, order and schedule of the interviews is at the sole discretion of the County. The evaluation interview panel may include representatives from the County and other agencies, but the specific composition of the panel will not be revealed prior to the interviews. The proposer must bear all costs incurred to attend.

It is possible that Proposers may need to attend an interview. The project manager and any key team members should attend the interview. The determination as to the need for interviews, the location, order and schedule of the interviews is at the sole discretion of the County. The evaluation interview panel may include representatives from the County and other agencies, but the specific composition of the panel will not be revealed prior to the interviews. The proposer must bear all costs incurred to attend.

The County will select the proposal that presents the best value and is most advantageous to the County and the public. Accordingly, the County may not necessarily award the proposer with the lowest price proposal if doing so would not be in the overall best interest of the County. The County reserves the right to expand or reduce the proposed scope of work during the contract negotiations based on budget constraints and to award to a single or multiple proposer.

The evaluation criteria and their respective weights are as follows Proposal Evaluation Criteria

A. Organization has a documented history of similar or equivalent service delivery to high-risk justice populations.

B. Key personnel on the project have the qualifications and experience to carry out the activities.

C. Nonprofit Status

(20.0% of Total)

Clear description of services that will be offered and realistic timeline.

Scope of Work aligns with RFQ’s goals:

Disease/conditions identified Activities and alignment with RFQ’s goals

(40% of Total)

A. Performance Metrics alignment with RFQ’s goals B. Resources needed to carry out the project are adequately described and clearly connected to the activities in the program description.

C. A clear plan for tracking outcomes and ensuring the program meets its goals, including the successful completion of contract deliverables and the timely collection and reporting of service delivery and outcomes.

(20.0% of Total)

The financial feasibility and sustainability of the proposed program.

(20.0% of Total)

Award Notice and Acceptance Period After the evaluation of proposals and final consideration of all pertinent information available, the County will either reject all proposals or issue a written notice of intent to award the contract to all proposers submitting a timely proposal. The notice shall identify the apparent best evaluated proposal. The notice shall not create rights, interests, or claims of entitlement in the apparent best evaluated proposer.

The apparent best evaluated proposer should be prepared to enter into a contract with the County which shall be substantially the same as the Standard Contract included as an attachment to this RFQ. Notwithstanding, the County reserves the right to add terms and conditions, deemed to be in the best interest of the County, during final contract negotiations.

If a proposer fails to sign and return the contract drawn pursuant to this RFQ and final contract negotiations within 14 days of its delivery to the proposer, the County may cancel the award and award the contract to the next best evaluated proposer.

Protest and Appeal Any actual Proposer who wishes to protest the notice of intent to award a Contract may submit a protest. The protest must be submitted in writing to the Director of the General Services Department within seven (7) calendar days after such Proposer knows or should have known of the facts giving rise to the protest, but in no event later than seven (7) calendar days after the date of the notice of intent to award the Contract. All letters of protest shall clearly identify the reasons and basis for the protest. The protest must also state the law, rule, regulation, or policy upon which the protest is based. The Director of the General Services Department will issue a written decision within ten (10) working days after receipt of the protest which shall include the reason for the action taken and the process for appealing the decision. Proposers shall frequently check the County website and https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/solanocounty for any updates related to this RFQ.

Terms and Conditions A. The County’s Purchasing & Contracting Policy Manual, found at http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=21595, is fully incorporated into and made a part of this RFQ by this reference and governs this RFQ.

B. RFQ Amendment, Cancellation and Right of Rejection.

1. The County reserves the unilateral right to amend this RFQ in writing at any time by posting the amendment on the County’s website. Proposers are responsible to view the website periodically for any amendments to the RFQ. Proposers shall respond to the final written RFQ and any exhibits, attachments, and amendments. The County also reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any and all proposals or to cancel or reissue the RFQ.

2. The County reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to waive variances in proposals provided such action is in the best interest of the County. Where the County waives minor variances in proposals, such waiver does not modify the RFQ requirements or excuse the applicant from full compliance with the RFQ. Notwithstanding any minor variance, the County may hold any proposal to strict compliance with the RFQ.

C. Confidentiality. The County will retain a master copy of each response to this RFQ, which responses will become a public record after the award of a contract unless the qualifications or specific parts of the qualifications can be shown to be exempt by law under Government Code section 6250 et seq. Proposers may clearly label part of a submittal as "CONFIDENTIAL" if the proposer agrees to indemnify and defend the County for honoring such a designation. The failure to have so labeled any information shall constitute a complete waiver of all claims for damages caused by any release of the information. If a public records request for labeled information is received by the County, the County will notify the proposer of the request and delay access to the material until 7 working days after notification to the proposer. Within that time delay, it will be the proposer’s duty to act in protection of its labeled information. Failure to so act shall constitute a complete waiver.

Electronic Proposal Federal Tax ID Number* Enter your Federal Tax ID Number *Response required Cover Letter* The proposal must be submitted with a cover letter describing the proposer’s interest and commitment to the proposed project. The letter must state that the proposal is valid for a period of 90 days and include the name, title, address and telephone number of the individual to whom correspondence and other contacts should be directed during the selection process. The person authorized by the proposer to negotiate a contract with the County must sign the cover letter.

Address the cover letter as follows:

Solano County General Services Department Purchasing Services 675 Texas Street Suite 2500 Fairfield, CA 94533 Attention: Nesmith Despabiladeras, RFQ Coordinator *Response required Approach and Management Plan* This section shall provide the proposer’s proposed approach and management plan for providing the services. Include an organizational chart showing the proposed relationships among contractor staff, County staff and any other parties that may have a significant role in the delivery of this program.

If applicable, Proposers also are to describe the organization's intended approach to collaboration and coordination with other organizations providing similar services in the County. This should include, but not necessarily be limited to, steps that would be taken to explore the potential for sharing resources and avoiding duplication of services.

*Response required Team Member Qualifications and Experience* Proposer shall provide the qualifications and experience of the key team member(s) that will work on the project. Emphasize the specific qualifications and experience from projects similar to this project for the key team members. Key team members are expected to be committed for the duration of the project. Replacement of key team members will not be permitted without prior consultation with and approval of the County.

For each key team member, provide at least three references (names and current phone numbers) from recent work (previous three years). Include a brief description of each project associated with the reference, and the role of the respective team member. Download attached form, complete and upload completed version here.

· Team_Member_Reference_Form.pdf *Response required Agency References* The Offeror shall provide the (3) references of government agencies and or firms for whom they have provided similar services during the last three (3) years. Please use Provided Attachment, complete, and upload.

· Agency_Reference_Form.pdf *Response required Staffing Plan* Proposer shall provide a staffing plan (by month) and an estimate of the total hours (detailed by position) required for preparation of the program tasks as outlined. Discuss the workload, both current and anticipated, for all key team members (if applicable), and their capacity to perform the requested services for the project, according to your proposed schedule. Discuss the approach for completing the requested services for this project within budget.

*Response required Work Plan and Schedule* Proposer shall provide a description of how each task of the project will be conducted, this shall include identification of deliverables for each task and a schedule. The work plan should be in sufficient detail to demonstrate a clear understanding of the project. The schedule should show the expected sequence of tasks and include durations for the performance of each task, milestones, submittal dates and review periods for each submittal. Discuss the approach for completing the requested services for the project on schedule. The project is expected to commence no later than 7/1/2026 and all public meetings, draft and final documents fully completed by 7/2/2030.

*Response required Cost Control* Proposer shall provide information on how project costs will be controlled to ensure all work is completed within the negotiated budget for the project. Include the name and title of the individual responsible for cost control.

*Response required Additional/Supplemental Information Additional/supplemental information beyond what has been requested and required that the Proposer feels may be helpful is to be provided here.

Budget* Proposer shall include a budget breakdown that accounts for the following: (a) the total dollar amount requested to complete the project, (b) any other resources, including in-kind, that will support the proposed project, (c) the number of anticipated hours and rate of the project manager and key team members per year. The estimated level of hours for other staff can be summarized in general categories.

*Response required Detailed Documentation of Financial Resources* The Proposer shall provide the following documentation of sufficient financial strength and resources to provide the scope of services as required:

A. The Proposer’s most recent independent audited financial statements for a fiscal year ended within the last 36 months.

· In lieu of audited financial statements, the County may accept, on a case by case basis, a current written bank reference, in the form of a standard business letter, indicating that the Proposer’s business relationship with the financial institution is in positive standing.

B. Documentation disclosing the amount of cash flows from operating activities for the Proposer’s most current operating period. Said documentation must indicate whether the cash flows are positive or negative, and, if the cash flows for the most recent operating period are negative, the documentation must include a detailed explanation of the factors contributing to the negative cash flows.

*Response required County Contract* Proposers shall include a statement of acknowledgment that the Proposer has reviewed the County of Solano Standard Contract and any Special Terms provided and has accepted it with or without qualification. If the Proposer makes qualifications, those qualifications must be identified and listed along with suggested modifications to the contract and provided here. [Note: Scope of Work and Budget Detail and Payment Provisions for the contract, will be finalized during the contract negotiation process.] If the proposer makes no qualifications to the Standard Contract or any additional Terms provided, including any additional attachments or exhibits, then it shall be deemed that the Proposer accepts all terms without reservation or any qualifications.

*Response required Non-Collusion Declaration*

NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SEC. 7106

The undersigned declares: I am the authorized representative of the party making the foregoing bid.

The bid is not made in the interest of, or on behalf of, any undisclosed person, partnership, company, association, organization, or corporation. The bid is genuine and not collusive or sham. The bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false or sham bid. The bidder has not directly or indirectly colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed with any bidder or anyone else to put in a sham bid, or to refrain from bidding. The bidder has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement, communication, or conference with anyone to fix the bid price of the bidder or any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of the bid price, or of that of any other bidder. All statements contained in the bid are true. The bidder has not, directly or indirectly, submitted his or her bid price or any breakdown thereof, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data relative thereto, to any corporation, partnership, company association, organization, bid depository, or to any member or agent thereof to effectuate a collusive or sham bid, and has not paid, and will not pay, any person or entity for such purpose.

Any person executing this declaration on behalf of a bidder that is a corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited liability company, limited liability partnership, or any other entity, hereby represents that he or she has full power to execute, and does execute, this declaration on behalf of the bidder.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct and that this declaration is executed.

☐ Please confirm *Response required Certification of Compliance* The proposer does hereby make certification and assurance of the Proposer’s compliance with:

The laws of the County of Solano:

http://www.codepublishing.com/CA/SolanoCounty/ Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964:

https://www.justice.gov/crt/fcs/TitleVI-Overview Title IX of the federal Education Amendments Act of 1972:

https://www.justice.gov/crt/title-ix-education-amendments-1972 The Equal Employment Opportunity Act and the regulations issued thereunder by the federal government:

https://www.justice.gov/jmd/hr-order-doj12001-part-4-equal-employment-opportunity The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the regulations issued thereunder by the federal government:

https://www.ada.gov/pubs/adastatute08.htm All contract employees performing services and/or work as a result of this solicitation must have documented legal authority to work in the United States of America, The condition that the submitted proposal was independently arrived at, without collusion, under penalty of perjury; and, The condition that no amount shall be paid directly or indirectly to an employee or official of the County of Solano as wages, compensation, or gifts in exchange for acting as an officer, agent, employee, subcontractor, or consultant to the Proposer in connection with the Procurement under this RFQ for Hepatitis C Services.

☐ Please confirm *Response required Solano County Reservations*

COUNTY OF SOLANO HEREBY RESERVES THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS:

The County of Solano reserves the right to make an award in whole or in part or any varying combination of the following requirements that will be in the best interest of the County, and not necessarily to the lowest Contractor. The intended award of Contract shall be made to the highest rated Proposer based on the evaluation Criteria stated within the RFQ.

Right of Rejection The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, or to cancel this RFQ in part or in its entirety.

The County reserves the right to waive any variances in proposals provided such action is in the best interest of the County.

The County reserves the right to amend this RFQ at any time. The County also reserves the right to cancel or reissue the RFQ at its sole discretion.

Any proposal received which does not meet the stated prerequisites of this RFQ for Hepatitis C Virus Services, may be considered to be non-responsive, and may be rejected. The County may reject any proposal that does not comply with all of the terms, conditions, and performance requirements as stated within the RFQ.

To cancel any award and re-solicit proposals for services herein specified due to the increased or added costs, if in its opinion increased prices are greater than those of the general market.

To cancel any award and re-solicit bids in the event services cannot commence with ten (10) days after the specified date for start of work.

To reject any and all proposals considered not to be in the best interest of the County.

To waive any and all minor irregularities in proposals.

To reduce or increase any specification, in whole or in part due to changes in budget allocations.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that I have read the above Reservations as stated by the County of Solano.

☐ Please confirm *Response required Drug-Free Workplace Certification* The contractor or grant recipient named on this proposal hereby certifies compliance with Government Code Section 8355 in matters relating to providing a drug-free workplace. The contractor will:

1. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by Government Code Section 8355(a).

2. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program as required by Government Code Section 8355(b), to inform employees about all of the following:

A. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace B. The person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace C. Any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs D. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations

3. Provide, as required by Government Code Section 8355(c), that every employee who works on the proposed contract or grant:

A. Will receive a copy of the company's drug-free policy statement B. Will agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the contract or grant

CERTIFICATION

I, the official submitting this proposal, hereby swear that I am duly authorized legally to bind the contractor or grant recipient to the above described certification. I am fully aware that this Certification, executed on the date of proposal submittal and in the County below, is made under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.

☐ Please confirm *Response required Disclosure of Criminal and Civil Proceedings* Describe all ongoing and past civil and criminal proceedings within the last 10 years. Indicate the status of current proceeding and the outcome of closed or completed actions. Also, describe, if any, how the outcome of actions impacted company business operations.

Note: if no civil and criminal proceedings within the last 10 years, indicate here.

*Response required Debarment Certification* By submitting a bid/offer/proposal/quote to the County of Solano, under penalty of perjury, I, the Proposer, hereby certify that the Prospective Contractor and/or its officers, directors, and employees:

A. Are not currently excluded, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to participate in a federally funded program B. Have not been convicted of a criminal offense related to the provision of federally funded items or services nor has been previously excluded, debarred, or otherwise declared ineligible to participate in any federally funded programs, and C. Are not, to the best of its knowledge, under investigation or otherwise aware of any circumstances which may result in contractor being excluded from participation in federally funded programs.

This representation shall be an ongoing representation during the term of any contract awarded to the Prospective Contractor. If awarded a contract, Prospective Contractor hereby commits to immediately notify the County of any change in the status of the representations set forth in this Form.

Prospective Contractor authorizes the County to independently verify its suspension and debarment status.

Prospective Contractors are cautioned that making a false certification may subject the certifier to criminal prosecution or administrative sanctions.

I certify that I am authorized by the company named above to respond to this request.

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