IFB_32504_Addendum_1.docx

This document is an Addendum to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the California Department of General Services - Procurement Division for the procurement of NCCER Core Curriculum, 6th Edition books. The contract will cover the delivery of various textbooks and educational materials to over 30 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) adult correctional institutions across Imperial County, Kern County, and Kings County, with a total quantity of 5,360 units. The required items include NCCER Core Curriculum, Electrical Levels 1 and 2, the National Electrical Code, and Plumbing Levels 1 and 2. Bids are due by September 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM PT, and deliveries must be completed within 45 calendar days after receipt of the purchase order.

The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost. The solicitation includes several socioeconomic programs and preferences, such as the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program, Small Business Preference, and the Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA). The contract award will be subject to the Alternative Protest Process, and the solicitation does not provide details on incumbent vendors, current contract values, or available budget ranges for this procurement.