IFB-Backline_Tech_-_Equipment_Rental-2016.pdf

CALIFORNIA EXPOSITION & STATE FAIR

P.O. Box 15649 Sacramento, CA 95852-1649 State of California Edmund G. Brown, Jr., Governor

State of California California Exposition & State Fair

INVITATION FOR BID

BACKLINE TECHNICIAN AND EQUIPMMENT RENTAL

CSF-16-1101

May 16, 2016

You are invited to review and respond to this Invitation for Bid (IFB), entitled Backline Technician and Equipment Rental Services, #CSF-16-1101. In submitting your bid, you must comply with these instructions.

Note that all agreements entered into with California Exposition & State Fair (Cal Expo) will include by reference State of California General Terms and Conditions and Contractor

Certification Clauses that may be viewed and downloaded at Internet site www.ols.dgs.ca.gov/standard+language. If you do not have Internet access, a hard copy can be provided by contacting the person listed below.

In the opinion of California Exposition & State Fair, this IFB is complete and without need of explanation. However, if you have questions, or should you need any clarifying information, the contact person for this IFB is Heidi Turpen (hlturpen@calexpo.com). Any questions must be submitted via email to:

Heidi Turpen

Contracts Office hlturpen@calexpo.com

916-274-0699

Please note that no verbal information given will be binding upon Cal Expo unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum.

Thank you for your interest in the California Exposition & State Fair.

Heidi Turpen

Heidi Turpen Contracts Manager http://www.ols.dgs.ca.gov/standard+language mailto:hlturpen@calexpo.com mailto:hlturpen@calexpo.com

Backline Technician & Equipment Rental

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A. Purpose and Description of Services

Background/Objectives

California Exposition & State Fair (Cal Expo) is an independent entity of state government.

The 2016 California State Fair will be held at Cal Expo July 8 through July 24, 2016.

Cal Expo is seeking bids for a backline technician and equipment rental services on the dates listed below and as outlined in this Invitation for Bid (IFB).

Event Dates and List of Artists

Friday, July 8, 2016 Salt N Pepa

Saturday, July 9, 2016 Plain White T’s

Monday, July 11, 2016 Chaka Khan

Friday, July 15, 2016 Creedence Clearwater Revisited

(or $2,000 buyout based on advance)

Saturday, July 16, 2016 Music Festival at Center Stage

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 The Pointer Sisters

Thursday, July 21, 2016 Lincoln Brewster

Friday, July 22, 2016 Don Felder

Sunday, July 24, 2016 Loverboy

Scope of Work

Contractor is responsible for providing for backline technician and equipment rental services including, but not limited to the following:

1. Backline Technician – this position reports directly to Cal Expo’s Production Manager.

a. Backline Technician shall arrive at the venue at the approximate time specified by the Production Manager on each engagement date and follow all parking, loading and unloading requirements set forth by the Production Manager.

b. Backline Technician shall clearly display any and all credentials set forth by the

Production Manager pertaining to the identity of the individual, working status, vehicle assignment, parking and access.

c. Backline Technician shall oversee and be involved in the loading/unloading of all backline gear and the transport of equipment to proper installment location.

d. Backline Technician shall ensure all equipment is properly set up as per any specifications or information given by the Production Manager, Touring Personnel, Union Steward, Artists or Artist representative.

e. Backline Technician shall ensure all equipment is working properly/perfectly and repair any faults on-site if required. Set up includes, but is not limited to, cleaning equipment, erecting speakers, amps and stands, desks, laptops and keyboards, drums, percussion, changing strings, tuning instruments, changing drum heads and tuning, testing equipment and line checking prior to sound check.

f. Backline Technician shall be proficient in all passive and active electronics and have a strong working knowledge of electrical components and electricity.

g. Backline Technician is responsible for, but not limited to ensuring all spares are available and in perfect working condition including all batteries, drum heads, IFB # CSF-16-1101 sticks, strings, fuses, leads, gaff tape, spike tape, soldering iron, solder, voltage/ohm meter, guitar tuners, etc.

h. Backline Technician shall be present during sound check with Artists or Artists’ representatives on the stage sound wing. The Backline Technician shall perform any programming, saving patches, string changes, drum head changes, have an on-site work station to perform any repairs with all appropriate tools required to repair each specific piece of equipment.

i. Backline Technician shall have a detailed understanding of MIDI and computer software and systems, and the ability to design and program systems. An ability to do general “first aid” on MIDI, audio signal paths, and devices that are run through

(e.g., mixing consoles, FC units, DI’s, etc.).

j. Backline Technician shall be present for the entire performance on each and every engagement date. The Backline Technician shall be located on the stage sound wing as to be easily accessible and identifiable to the Artist, Artists’ representatives, Audio Engineers, Production Manager and/or Union Steward. The

Backline Technician must be prepared to troubleshoot, problem solve, fix/repair any piece of faulty equipment during all phases of the engagement date.

k. Backline Technician shall check in with the Production Manager before leaving the venue for any reason during the course of the engagement date, and at the end of the engagement to ensure all policies, procedures, and protocols have been strictly abided by and to receive any special instructions for exiting the venue or up and coming engagements.

2. Term: July 8, 2016 through July 24, 2016.

3. Equipment Rental Requirements:

Please see attached Exhibits with equipment specifications for each engagement.

NO SUBSTITUTIONS PERMITTED. ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE TO

ARTIST SPECIFICATIONS.

B. Minimum Qualifications for Bidders

For a bid to be considered, bidders shall meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Bidders shall have been performing backline technician services for a minimum of five

(5) years.

2. Bidders shall be capable of showing proof of equipment ownership upon request.

3. Bidders shall indemnify Cal Expo, the artist and all parties involved with the engagement from loss or damage.

C. Required Skills

1. Proficiency in Backline Technician tasks, including knowledge/experience with all equipment listed in this IFB - and troubleshooting/repair skills with said equipment.

2. Ability to meet tight deadlines.

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D. Bidder Requirements and Information

1. Key Action Dates

Event Date

Final Date for Proposal Submission May 30, 2016; 2:00 PM

Proposed Award Date (tentative) June 3, 2016

2. Required Bid Documents

a) Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet (Attachment 1): This form is self-explanatory.

b) Bidder’s Qualifications

(1) Submit a resume describing your experience and qualifications for the services included in this IFB.

(2) Submit recommendations from vendor(s) where you performed similar work.

(3) References (Attachment 2): Submit references of similar accounts (past or present) where services, similar to those included in this IFB, were provided.

This information is mandatory; however, the information may be submitted in a format other than the form provided.

c) Cost Sheet (Attachment 3): Provide a quotation of costs to Cal Expo for services as described in this IFB. Quotes may be submitted in another format of choice, provided the information included is the same that is requested on the Cost Sheet.

d) Detailed Quotes: For each event, bidder to provide a document that includes:

(1) List and costs for equipment;

(2) Costs for technician to remain on-site from load in to load out;

(3) Cost of delivery and trucking;

(4) Any other special charges unique to the engagement;

(5) Total cost of services for each engagement.

e) Additional Information: Along with the mandatory requirements, the bidder may also include any other relevant information or pertinent exhibits.

3. Submission of Bids:

a) All bids must be submitted under sealed cover and sent to Cal Expo by dates and times shown in Section C, Bid Requirements and Information, Item 1). The sealed cover must be plainly marked with the IFB number and title, must show your firm name and address, and must be marked with "DO NOT OPEN", as shown in the following example:

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Heidi Turpen, Contracts Manager

PO Box 15649

Sacramento, CA 95852

IFB # CSF-16-1101

BACKLINE TECHNICIAN AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL

DO NOT OPEN

Bids not submitted under sealed cover may be rejected.

b) All bids shall include the documents identified in Section E, Required Attachment

Checklist. Bids not including the proper "required attachments" shall be deemed non-responsive. A non-responsive bid is one that does not meet the basic bid requirements.

c) All documents requiring a signature must bear an original signature of a person authorized to bind the bidding firm.

d) Mail or deliver bids to the following address:

U.S. Postal Service Deliveries Hand Deliveries

(UPS, Express Mail, Federal Express)

Heidi Turpen, Contracts Manager Heidi Turpen, Contracts Manager

California Exposition & State Fair California Exposition & State Fair

PO Box 15649 1600 Exposition Boulevard

Sacramento, CA 95852 Sacramento, CA 95815

e) Bids must be submitted for the performance of all the services described herein.

Any deviation from the work specifications will not be considered and will cause a bid to be rejected.

f) A bid may be rejected if it is conditional or incomplete, or if it contains any alterations of form or other irregularities of any kind. Cal Expo may reject any or all bids and may waive an immaterial deviation in a bid. Cal Expo’s waiver of an immaterial deviation shall in no way modify the IFB document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with all requirements if awarded the agreement.

g) Costs incurred for developing bids and in anticipation of award of the agreement are entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be charged to Cal Expo.

h) An individual who is authorized to bind the bidder contractually shall sign the

Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet. The signature should indicate the title or position that the individual holds in the firm. An unsigned bid may be rejected.

i) A bidder may modify a bid after its submission by withdrawing its original bid and resubmitting a new bid prior to the bid submission deadline. Bidder modifications offered in any other manner, oral or written, will not be considered.

j) A bidder may withdraw its bid by submitting a written withdrawal request to

Cal Expo, signed by the bidder or an authorized agent. A bidder may thereafter submit a new bid prior to the bid submission deadline. Bids may not be withdrawn without cause subsequent to bid submission deadline.

k) Cal Expo may modify the IFB prior to the date fixed for submission of bids by the issuance of an addendum to all parties who received a bid package.

l) Cal Expo reserves the right to reject all bids. Cal Expo is not required to award an agreement.

m) Before submitting a response to this solicitation, bidders should review, correct all errors and confirm compliance with the IFB requirements.

n) Where applicable, bidder should carefully examine work sites and specifications.

Bidder shall investigate conditions, character, and quality of surface or subsurface materials or obstacles that might be encountered. No additions or increases to the agreement amount will be made due to a lack of careful examination of work sites and specifications.

o) Cal Expo 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. The State’s General Terms and Conditions (GTC) are not negotiable.

p) No oral understanding or agreement shall be binding on either party.

3. Evaluation and Selection

a) At the time of bid opening, each bid will be checked for the presence or absence of required information in conformance with the submission requirements of this IFB.

b) Cal Expo will evaluate each bid to determine its responsiveness to the published requirements.

c) Bids that contain false or misleading statements, or which provide references, which do not support an attribute or condition claimed by the bidder, may be rejected.

d) Award, if made, will be to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.

4. Award and Protest

a) Whenever an agreement is awarded under a procedure, which provides for competitive bidding, but the agreement is not to be awarded to the low bidder, the low bidder shall be notified by electronic facsimile transmission, overnight courier, or personal delivery five (5) working days prior to the award of the agreement.

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b) Upon written request by any bidder, notice of the proposed award shall be posted in a public place in the office of the awarding agency at least five (5) working days prior to awarding the agreement.

c) If any bidder, prior to the award of agreement, files a written protest with the

Department of General Services, Office of Legal Services, 707 Third Street, 7th

Floor, Suite 7-330, West Sacramento, CA 95605 and Cal Expo on the grounds that the (protesting) bidder is the lowest responsive responsible bidder, the agreement shall not be awarded until either the protest has been withdrawn or the Department of General Services has decided the matter.

d) Within five (5) days after filing the initial protest, the protesting bidder shall file with the Department of General Services and Cal Expo a detailed written statement specifying the grounds for the protest. The written protest must be sent to the

Department of General Services, Office of Legal Services, 707 Third Street, 7 th

Floor, Suite 7-330, West Sacramento, California 95605. A copy of the detailed written statement should be mailed to Cal Expo. It is suggested that you submit any protest by certified or registered mail.

e) Upon resolution of the protest and award of the agreement, Contractor must complete and submit to Cal Expo the Payee Data Record (STD 204), to determine if the Contractor is subject to state income tax withholding pursuant to California

Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 18662 and 26131. This form can be found on the Internet at www.osp.dgs.ca.gov under the heading FORMS MANAGEMENT

CENTER. No payment shall be made unless a completed STD 204 has been returned to Cal Expo.

f) Upon resolution of the protest and award of the agreement, Contractor must sign and submit to Cal Expo page one (1) of the Contractor Certification Clauses

(CCC), which can be found on the Internet at www.dgs.ca.gov/contracts. This document is only required if the bidder has not submitted this form to Cal Expo within the last three (3) years.

5. Disposition of Bids

a) Upon bid opening, all documents submitted in response to this IFB will become the property of Cal Expo and will be regarded as public records under the California

Public Records Act (Government Code Section 6250 et seq.) and subject to review by the public.

b) Bid packages may be returned only at the bidder's expense, unless such expense is waived by Cal Expo.

6. Agreement Execution and Performance

a) Performance shall start not later than express date set by the awarding agency and the Contractor, after all approvals have been obtained and the agreement is fully executed. Should the Contractor fail to commence work at the agreed upon time, http://www.osp.dgs.ca.gov/ http://www.dgs.ca.gov/contracts

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Cal Expo, upon five (5) days written notice to the Contractor, reserves the right to terminate the agreement. In addition, the Contractor shall be liable to Cal Expo for the difference between Contractor's bid price and the actual cost of performing work by the second lowest bidder or by another contractor.

b) All performance under the agreement shall be completed on or before the termination date of the agreement.

E. Preference Programs

This IFB includes the Small Business Preference. Complete information can be found at http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus/sbcert.htm.

D. Required Attachments

A complete bid package will consist of the following:

1. Attachments 1, 2, and 3 which are included in this IFB.

2. See page 4, D. 2. of this IFB, for additional required document submittals in order for your bid to be deemed responsive.

http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus/sbcert.htm

ATTACHMENT 1

BID/BIDDER CERTIFICATION SHEET

This Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet must be signed and returned along with all the "required attachments" as an entire package with original signatures. The proposal must be transmitted in a sealed envelope in accordance with RFP instructions.

A. Place all required attachments behind this certification sheet.

B. The signature affixed hereon and dated certifies compliance with all the requirements of this proposal document. The signature below authorizes the verification of this certification.

An Unsigned Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet May Be Cause For Rejection

1. Company Name 2. Telephone Number 2a. Fax Number

3. Address

E-mail address:

Indicate your organization type:

4. Sole Proprietorship 5. Partnership 6. Corporation

Indicate the applicable employee and/or corporation number:

7. Federal Employee ID No. (FEIN) 8. California Corporation No.

9. Indicate applicable license and/or certification information:

10. Proposer’s Name (Print) 11. Title

12. Signature 13. Date

14. Are you certified with the Department of General Services, Office of Small Business Certification and Resources (OSBCR) as:

a. California Small Business

Yes No

If yes, enter certification number:

b. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Yes No

If yes, enter your service code below:

NOTE: A copy of your Certification is required to be included if either of the above items is checked “Yes”. Date application was submitted to OSBCR, if an application is pending:

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Completion Instructions for Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

Complete the numbered items on the

Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet by following the instructions below.

Item

Numbers

Instructions

1, 2, 2a, 3 Must be completed. These items are self-explanatory.

Check if your firm is a sole proprietorship. A sole proprietorship is a form of business in which one person owns all the assets of the business in contrast to a partnership and corporation. The sole proprietor is solely liable for all the debts of the business.

Check if your firm is a partnership. A partnership is a voluntary agreement between two or more competent persons to place their money, effects, labor, and skill, or some or all of them in lawful commerce or business, with the understanding that there shall be a proportional sharing of the profits and losses between them. An association of two or more persons to carry on, as co-owners, a business for profit.

Check if your firm is a corporation. A corporation is an artificial person or legal entity created by or under the authority of the laws of a state or nation, composed, in some rare instances, of a single person and his successors, being the incumbents of a particular office, but ordinarily consisting of an association of numerous individuals.

7 Enter your federal employee tax identification number.

Enter your corporation number assigned by the California Secretary of State’s

Office. This information is used for checking if a corporation is in good standing and qualified to conduct business in California.

Complete, if applicable, by indicating the type of license and/or certification that your firm possesses and that is required for the type of services being procured.

10, 11, 12, 13

Must be completed. These items are self-explanatory.

If certified as a California Small Business, place a check in the "Yes" box, and enter your certification number on the line. If certified as a Disabled Veterans Business

Enterprise, place a check in the "Yes" box and enter your service code on the line.

If you are not certified to one or both, place a check in the "No" box. If your certification is pending, enter the date your application was submitted to OSBCR.

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ATTACHMENT 2

BIDDER REFERENCES

List below three references for services performed, within the last five years, which are similar to the scope of work to be performed in this agreement. This information may be provided in a different format.

REFERENCE 1

Name of Firm

Street Address City State Zip Code

Contact Person Telephone Number

Dates of Service Value or Cost of Service

Brief Description of Service Provided

REFERENCE 2

Street Address City State Zip Code

Contact Person Telephone Number

REFERENCE 3

Street Address City State Zip Code

Contact Person Telephone Number

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ATTACHMENT 3

COST SHEET

Name of Bidder: ____________________________________________________

Signature of Bidder: _________________________________________________

Cost for providing all services and equipment included in this IFB for the term of the agreement:

EVENT PRICE QUOTE

Friday, July 8, 2016 – Salt N Pepa

Saturday, July 9, 2016 – Plain White T’s

Monday, July 11, 2016 – Chaka Khan

Friday, July 15, 2016 – Creedence Clearwater Revisited

(or $2,000 buyout based on advance)

Saturday, July 16, 2016 – Music Festival at Center Stage

Wednesday, July 20, 2016 – The Pointer Sisters

Thursday, July 21, 2016 – Lincoln Brewster

Friday, July 22, 2016 – Don Felder

Sunday, July 24, 2016 - Loverboy

NOTE: The price quotes provided above must match those submitted in your detailed quote documents.

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Sample Standard Agreement

General Contract Provisions

General Terms and Conditions (GTC 610)

1. APPROVAL: This Agreement is of no force or effect until signed by both parties and approved by the Department of General Services, if required. Contractor may not commence performance until such approval has been obtained.

2. AMENDMENT: No amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing, signed by the parties and approved as required. No oral understanding or

Agreement not incorporated in the Agreement is binding on any of the parties.

3. ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement is not assignable by the Contractor, either in whole or in part, without the consent of the State in the form of a formal written amendment.

4. AUDIT: Contractor agrees that the awarding department, the Department of General Services, the

Bureau of State Audits, or their designated representative shall have the right to review and to copy any records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Agreement.

Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated. Contractor agrees to allow the auditor(s) access to such records during normal business hours and to allow interviews of any employees who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right of the State to audit records and interview staff in any subcontract related to performance of this Agreement. (Gov. Code §8546.7, Pub. Contract Code §10115 et seq., CCR Title 2, Section 1896).

5. INDEMNIFICATION: Contractor agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the State, its officers, agents and employees from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers, and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this

Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Contractor in the performance of this Agreement.

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

7. TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: The State may terminate this Agreement and be relieved of any payments should the Contractor fail to perform the requirements of this Agreement at the time and in the manner herein provided. In the event of such termination the State may proceed with the work in any manner deemed proper by the State. All costs to the State shall be deducted from any sum due the Contractor under this Agreement and the balance, if any, shall be paid to the Contractor upon demand.

8. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: Contractor, and the agents and employees of Contractor, in the performance of this Agreement, shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers or employees or agents of the State.

9. RECYCLING CERTIFICATION: The Contractor shall certify in writing under penalty of perjury, the minimum, if not exact, percentage of post consumer material as defined in the Public Contract

Code Section 12200, in products, materials, goods, or supplies offered or sold to the State regardless

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of whether the product meets the requirements of Public Contract Code Section 12209. With respect to printer or duplication cartridges that comply with the requirements of Section 12156(e), the certification required by this subdivision shall specify that the cartridges so comply (Pub. Contract

Code §12205).

10. NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE: During the performance of this Agreement, Contractor and its subcontractors shall not unlawfully discriminate, harass, or allow harassment against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), age

(over 40), marital status, and denial of family care leave. Contractor and subcontractors shall insure that the evaluation and treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are free from such discrimination and harassment. Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code §12990 (a-f) et seq.) and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 7285 et seq.).

The applicable regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission implementing

Government Code Section 12990 (a-f), set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the

California Code of Regulations, are incorporated into this Agreement by reference and made a part hereof as if set forth in full. Contractor and its subcontractors shall give written notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other Agreement.

Contractor shall include the nondiscrimination and compliance provisions of this clause in all subcontracts to perform work under the Agreement.

11. CERTIFICATION CLAUSES: The CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION CLAUSES contained in the document CCC 307 are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement by this reference as if attached hereto.

12. TIMELINESS: Time is of the essence in this Agreement.

13. COMPENSATION: The consideration to be paid Contractor, as provided herein, shall be in compensation for all of Contractor's expenses incurred in the performance hereof, including travel, per diem, and taxes, unless otherwise expressly so provided.

14. GOVERNING LAW: This contract is governed by and shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of California.

15. ANTITRUST CLAIMS: The Contractor by signing this agreement hereby certifies that if these services or goods are obtained by means of a competitive bid, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Government Codes Sections set out below.

a. The Government Code Chapter on Antitrust claims contains the following definitions:

1) “Public purchase” means a purchase by means of competitive bids of goods, services, or materials by the State or any of its political subdivisions or public agencies on whose behalf the Attorney General may bring an action pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section

16750 of the Business and Professions Code.

2) "Public purchasing body" means the State or the subdivision or agency making a public purchase. Government Code Section 4550.

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b. In submitting a bid to a public purchasing body, the bidder offers and agrees that if the bid is accepted, it will assign to the purchasing body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or under the

Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the

Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, materials, or services by the bidder for sale to the purchasing body pursuant to the bid. Such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the purchasing body tenders final payment to the bidder.

Government Code Section 4552.

c. If an awarding body or public purchasing body receives, either through judgment or settlement, a monetary recovery for a cause of action assigned under this chapter, the assignor shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for actual legal costs incurred and may, upon demand, recover from the public body any portion of the recovery, including treble damages, attributable to overcharges that were paid by the assignor but were not paid by the public body as part of the bid price, less the expenses incurred in obtaining that portion of the recovery. Government Code

Section 4553.

d. Upon demand in writing by the assignor, the assignee shall, within one year from such demand, reassign the cause of action assigned under this part if the assignor has been or may have been injured by the violation of law for which the cause of action arose and (a) the assignee has not been injured thereby, or (b) the assignee declines to file a court action for the cause of action.

See Government Code Section 4554.

16. CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE ACT: For any Agreement in excess of $100,000, the contractor acknowledges in accordance with Public Contract Code 7110, that:

a. The contractor recognizes the importance of child and family support obligations and shall fully comply with all applicable state and federal laws relating to child and family support enforcement, including, but not limited to, disclosure of information and compliance with earnings assignment orders, as provided in Chapter 8 (commencing with section 5200) of Part 5 of Division 9 of the Family Code; and

b. The contractor, to the best of its knowledge is fully complying with the earnings assignment orders of all employees and is providing the names of all new employees to the New Hire

Registry maintained by the California Employment Development Department.

17. UNENFORCEABLE PROVISION: In the event that any provision of this Agreement is unenforceable or held to be unenforceable, then the parties agree that all other provisions of this

Agreement have force and effect and shall not be affected thereby.

18. PRIORITY HIRING CONSIDERATIONS: If this Contract includes services in excess of $200,000, the Contractor shall give priority consideration in filling vacancies in positions funded by the

Contract to qualified recipients of aid under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 11200 in accordance with Pub. Contract Code §10353.

19. SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION AND DVBE PARTICIPATION REPORTING

REQUIREMENTS:

a. If for this Contract, Contractor made a commitment to achieve small business participation, then

Contractor must within 60 days of receiving final payment under this Contract (or within such other time period as may be specified elsewhere in this Contract) report to the awarding

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department the actual percentage of small business participation that was achieved. (Govt.

Code § 14841.)

b. If for this Contract, Contractor made a commitment to achieve disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, then Contractor must within 60 days of receiving final payment under this Contract (or within such other time period as may be specified elsewhere in this Contract) certify in a report to the awarding department: (1) the total amount the prime

Contractor received under the Contract; (2) the name and address of the DVBE(s) that participated in the performance of the Contract; (3) the amount each DVBE received from the prime Contractor; (4) that all payments under the Contract have been made to the DVBE; and

(5) the actual percentage of DVBE participation that was achieved. A person or entity that knowingly provides false information shall be subject to a civil penalty for each violation. (Mil.

& Vets. Code § 999.5(d); Govt. Code § 14841.)

20. LOSS LEADER: If this Contract involves the furnishing of equipment, materials, or supplies then the following statement is incorporated: 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. (PCC 10344(e).)

21. Megan’s Law: Prior to start of work, Contractor shall provide Cal Expo with a list of all individuals, including any subcontractors, ages 18 and over who have access to the Cal Expo premises by completing Cal Expo’s Megan’s Law Form. All such individuals will be checked by Cal Expo’s authorized representative through the California Department of

Justice Megan’s Law Sex Offenders file.

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TOUR MANAGER PRODUCTION MANAGER

Kevin Bradford Jose Sanchez bradkevmanager@gmail.com mygoldrecord@gmail.com

347.424.0590 917.442.7758

SALT -N- PEPA RIDER

PRODUCTION / TRANSPORTATION / HOSPITALITY

Purchaser shall furnish for this engagement at its own expense, equipment, personnel services, and other items necessary to presentation of this performance, including but not limited to the following:

EQUIPEMENT REQUIREMENTS:

MONITOR AND FRONT OF THE HOUSE ENGINEER MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE SOUND COMPANY

A) Three (3) Shure U H F Wireless Microphones with SM58 Cartridge

B) Six (6) Bi-amped wedges with two (2) 12” (twelve) compression Driver with 1 x 18” (eighteen) sub-woofer

C) Four (4) Bi-amped/Tri-amped Boxes for Side fill

D) Four (4) Double 18” Sub woofers for Side fill

E) Two (2) External Digital Effect Boxes w/reverb (Not needed if there’s effects in console)

F) One (1) Digital Reverb effects (Not needed if there’s effects in console)

G) Three (3) Technic 1200 Turntables

H) One (1) Raine Mixer TTM-57 with the built in Serato i/o box

A table 8’ waist level for computer setup. A riser 8’ by 8’ 1’ high, 1 STAGE FAN swivel up and down A MUST!!!!

Front of House Effects (NOT NEEDED IF THE FOLLOWING ARE BUILT IN

THE DIGITAL CONSOLE):

2-Stereo 1/3 Octave Equalizers (Klark, TC. Electronic, Ashley) 2-Three-way or Four-way digital frequency dividing units 8-Patchable Compressor/Limiters 1-Programmable FX unit (SPX 900) 1-Reverb (Lexicon PCM80) 1-Delay

TOUR MANAGER PRODUCTION MANAGER

Kevin Bradford Jose Sanchez bradkevmanager@gmail.com mygoldrecord@gmail.com

347.424.0590 917.442.7758

SOUND CHECKS

Artist will require a minimum of One Hour for a Closed Sound Check. THIS SOUND CHECK

SHALL BE PRIVATE!! ABSOLUTLEY NO VISITORS WILL BE ALLOWED OTHER

THAN THOSE CLEARED BY ARTIST PRODUCTION MANAGER AND/OR ROAD

MANAGER.

The time for this Sound Check shall be predetermined and approved by Artist Production Manager.

Artist Production Manager will not allow the audience to enter the Venue until such time as all technical set-up and Sound Check have been completed. If Artist does not receive a full sound check for reasons not caused by Artist or Artist’s personnel or if the doors to the Venue are opened during Artist’s sound check, Purchaser shall be deemed to have materially breached contract and Producer shall have the sole right to terminate the contract, without limiting any of its other rights at law or in equity.

STAGE:

Purchaser shall provide a stage capable of supporting 125 per square foot. The surface must be smooth and free of holes and protrusions. The size of the stage shall be determined by the artist production manager. If there are any groups performing with a band Salt n Pepa WILL NOT

PERFOM WITH ANY EQUIPMENT ON THE STAGE NO EXCEPTIONS…

2. CANCELLATION, ILLNESS, FORCE MAJURE

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20 AMP

Dave Vox

8x8x18” Riser

Tom Vox

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120v AC

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Sn Hat

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EXHIBIT D

Chaka Khan - Backline

BASS (1) TC Electronics BLACKSMITH Amp

(2) RS410 4x10 Cabinets

(1) Digi 003

(1) Mini Moog Synth

(1) 5 String Fender Jazz Bass

(1) Tama HT741 Ergo 4 Leg Drum Throne w/ Backrest

(1) Quik Lok Guitar Stand w/ Wide Holder for 7 String Bass

(2) Quik Lok Guitar Stand for Fender Jazz Bass

(1) Quik Lok Double Keyboard Stand

*** All Necessary Cables ***

GUITAR (2) Mesa Boogie “Lonestar” 2x12 Combo Amps

(1) Fender Strat

(1) Shure Guitar Wireless Transmitter/Receiver

(2) Guitar Stands

*** All Necessary Cables **

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EXHIBIT D (cont.)

KEYS # (1) Nord Stage EX

(1) Nord Electro 3

(1) Yamaha Motif ES8

(1) Roland Fantom G7

(1) Roland 2080 or 5080 Module

(1) Mackie VLZ 1202 Mixer

(2) Quik Lok 2 Tier Keyboard Stands

(1) Roc n Soc Drum Throne

*All Necessary 4 Sustain Pedals, 2 Midi and Patch Cables*

KEYS #2 / SAX

(1) Yamaha Motif XS7

(1) Yamaha Motif 6

(1) Mackie VLZ 1202 Mixer

(1) Two Tier Quik Lok Keyboard Stand

(1) Quik Lok Sax Stand

(1) Roc n Soc Drum Throne

*** All Necessary Cables, 2 Sustain & 2 StereoVol. Pedals***

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EXHIBIT D (cont.)

DRUMS Tama Star Classic

Kick: 22” and 24” (Both)

Snare: 5x14, 6x14, 8x14 (All Snares Required)

Rack Toms: 8”, 10 ”, 12”

Flr. Toms: 14”, 16”, 18” (On Legs, No Mounts)

(2)Tama Iron Cobra Hi-Hat Stand

(1) X-Hat Boom Arm or Cymbal Stand Attachment

(1) Tama Iron Cobra Double and Single Kick Pedal

(10) Tama Boom Cymbal Stands

(1) Roc n Soc Drum Throne

(1) 6 Channel Mackie Mixer

Clear Emperors On Toms

Coated Emperors On Snares

Cymbals : Zildjian

Crash : 15” Through 19” (ALL)

Ride : 20” & 22”

Hi Hat : 13” & 14”

China : 14” & 16”

Splash : 8” & 10”

EXTRA (1) Timbale Set 14” & 15” on Stand

(6) Hard Top Bar Stools

(6) Small Powerful Fans (Holmes/ Vornando)

(6) Music Stands w/ Lights

(1) Percussion Table

Any Questions Contact:

Production Manager Nate Morrison

(718) 678 – 0232 Nattydread07@aol.com

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EXHIBIT F

Chaka Khan Stage Plot

Any Questions Contact:

Production Manager Nate Morrison

(718) 678 – 0232 Nattydread07@aol.com

CCREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISTED

Backline Requirements updated July 2014

A representative of the rental company shall be onsite for the duration of the rental to assist CCR crew. Backline to be used by CCR exclusively.

EXCHANGES

In the event that any gear is not delivered to the specs listed here or not working properly in any way CCRs Production manager will inform a representative of the rental company immediately. Either a replacement of the same model or an agreed substitution will be delivered immediately to the production manager at the cost of the rental company.

Contact Roger Pigman to confirm any substitutions Cell# 415-412-7330 Email: rogerpigman@me.com

GUITAR

2x Fender Hot Rod Deluxe 2x Fender Hot Rod Deville 1x Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster with Shaller straplocks on guitar and strap. Fixed or blocked bridge, NO floating bridges please 4x 25-30’ 1/4” cables 6x 3-6’ 1/4” cables 1x 6 space “ultracase” type guitar boat 7x freestanding guitar stands tall (Hamilton or Hercules “hanger” type stands preferred) 2x Boss TU-2 pedal tuners (sometimes the artistes bring theirs, sometimes they don’t.I like to KNOW where they’ll be) 3x “space” blanket or other material suitable for covering guitar rack (IF it’s an outdoor show…some of the guitars will be YOURS too after all)

BASS

2x Aguilar GS 4x 10 cabinets (DB cabs are NOT ok, sub with SWR) 1x Aguilar TH 500 (primary head, please advise if not available) 1x Fender P or Jazz 5 string bass with a spare set of strings. Schaller straplocks on bass and strap please 2x 30’ 1/4 “ cables All necessary cables for above including spares.

KEYS/PERCUSSION

2x Korg Triton Prox or Yamaha Motif or call production manager 2x sustain pedals extra long 1x Heavy Duty “X” style stand 1x Percussion table 2’x3’ 3’ tall 1x LP cowbell (stand mountable)(if you have more than one bring a couple please)

DRUMS

All drums must be DW and have NEW Coated Ambassador heads…Traditional tom sizes NO powertoms please

1x 22” kick drum with pillow and dual tom mount Evans EMAD2 Head 1x DW 9000 Kick drum pedal or dual chain DW 5000 pedal 1x 10”x 8” rack tom 1x 12” x 10” rack tom 1x 16” x 14” floor tom (with legs please) 1x 14” x 5.5” snare drum (wood only no metal please) 2x Heavy Duty snare stand 5x Heavy Duty cymbal stands w/felts and washers 1x Heavy Duty Hi-Hat stand (tripod only please) 2x Heavy Duty DW 3100 drum throne 2x Paiste (if you have em) 22” Medium Ride 6x Paiste (if you have em) 18” Crash (2x power, 2x full crash 2x medium thin)

MISCELLANEOUS

5x Industrial fans 1x Drum Carpet 24 AA Batteries

BACKLINE LIST

California State Fair – Special Event at Center Stage

Saturday, July 16, 2016

DRUMS

(1)- Professional Studio Recording 5 Piece Drum Kit that Includes all hardware, cymbal packages, hi-hat package, thrones, kick pedals-single & double beater styles. Drum Kit must have several sizes of mounted toms available and floor toms to choose from. Must include studio quality muff’l rings for each. Brand new, never used, professional studio recording heads must be included. Cymbal packages must include several studio quality hi-hat choices, crash & ride choices, splash & china boy options. (1) Dozen drum sticks of various styles, sizes and makes. 2 Drum Brushes styles must be included. Drum Carpet must be included. Several drum keys will be required.

Acceptable Professional Studio Quality Brands include Drum Workshop Inc., Yamaha, Gretsch, Ludwig, Pearl.

BASS

(1)-Professional 8x10 Bass Cabinet & Power Amplifier Head.

Acceptable Professional Brands include, Ampeg, Gallien Kruger, Mesa Boogie, Orange

GUITAR AMPS

(2) Fender 65’ Deluxe Reverb w/pedal

(1) Fender Hot Rod Deville 410 w/pedal

(1) Marshall 4x12 Cabinet

(1) Marshal 100 Watt Head

(8) 20’ Instrument Cables

KEYBOARDS

(1)-88 Key Performance Keyboard with all expression/sustain pedals, cables, and direct boxes. Must include (1) Keyboard Stand and Piano Bench.

Acceptable Brands are, Roland, Triton, Kurzweil, Yamaha

PIANO

(1)-88 Key Weighted Digital Stage Piano with all expression/sustain pedals, cables, and direct boxes. Must include Piano stand and Piano Bench

ORGAN

(1)-Hammond B3 Organ with all cabling, direct boxes, and bench

(1)-Leslie 147 (or similar) Rotary Speaker, including all cabling.

Backline technician must set up, tech, maintain, switch, breakdown all gear for entire event. Backline technician must be present at stage for the entire event.

The Pointer Sisters Band Rider December 2016

Pointer Sisters Backline Requirements This is for reference of the standard backline needs. Please contact the Production Manager, Will Lee, at audiowill@gmail.com or 303-548-3196, for details.

Miscellaneous Four (4) bar stools (Black, padded and backless) Six (6) music stands with lights with three (3) music clips each (if outdoor show) Two (2) guitar stands Four (4) power strips Two (2) 110v power transformers with Edison receptacles (If outside the USA) Four (4) fans, that can be tilted up

Guitar – Fred Clark Two (2) matching guitar amps (65 reissue Fender Twins with kick stands) BOSS GT-10 Effects Processor (or Line 6 Pod HD500 or POD X3 Live) OR Line 6 Flextone 3 with long or shortboard (Pedal board must have ICD display, NO FB4!) with amp tilt stand and 65 twin reissue as back up One (1) Cry Baby Wah Pedal (with rubber feet) One (1) Percussion table, No arms or tree necessary Three (3) 25’ cables and one (1) 3’ cable, like new

Piano – Kevin Flournoy One (1) Motif 8XF with sustain pedal (Bottom Key) OR Motif 8XS One (1) Korg Triton Pro 76 with sustain pedal (Top Key) **No proX** Two (2) QuickLok two-tier stands OR Z Stand (No Apex Stands) One (1) Drum throne with back support, able to rise to approximately 2’. MUST BE STURDY!

One (1) Mackie 1402 – Small mixer Suggested spare keyboard – Korg Triton Extreme (can be a spare for both keyboards)

Synthesizers – Steve Sullivan One (1) Korg Triton Pro 76 One (1) Korg Trinity Pro 2.0 or better with sustain pedal and working disk drive **No ProX** One (1) Nord Electro 2 One (1) VK-7 Leslie controller with Trek II foot switch pedal One (1) Leslie Cabinet Two (2) Boss FV50L stereo volume pedals (or similar) One (1) 14-channel Mackie mixer Two (2) two-tiered QuickLok keyboard stand All appropriate quarter-inch, midi – 12’ needed, speaker, power and any other needed cabling or adaptors. Bring extra (approximately 30 total quarter-inch are needed – including 8 stereo looms preferred).

Keyboard Configuration: Top – Trinity, Bottom – Triton pro, side Top – 5080, Bottom – VK-7 Mixer Configuration: Ch 1-2, Triton L-R / Ch 3-4, Triton L-R / Ch 5-6, NORD L-R / Ch 7-8, 5080 L-R Volume Pedal Signal Flow: Pedal 1 – Mackie main outs to Pedal in, out’s go to DI’s / Pedal 2 – VK7 out to Pedal in, out to Trek II (Or use expression pedal)

ALL DISC DRIVES AND CARD SLOTS MUST BE WORKING!

Bass – Jervonny Collier One (1) GK 2001, 1001 or 800RB Bass amp ***NO AMPEG OR Hartke GEAR!!!*** Two (2) SWR speaker cabinets – Goliath 4x10 with horn with 10’ speaker cable One (1) Roland Juno 2 One (1) single QuickLok keyboard stand

ALL BACKLINE MUST BE ADVANCED WITH PRODUCTION MANAGER.

Will Lee

Cell: 303-548-3196 Email: audiowill@gmail.com

Drums – Stacy Henry (With Drum Shield and Fan – Air King 9550) and 4 Sand Bags

All Drums & Hardware must be top of the line Yamaha Please note depth of Rack Toms – No Power Toms!!!

Drum Number Diameter Depth Kick Drum One (1) 22’ 16’ Rack Tom One (1) 8’ 7’ Rack Tom One (1) 10’ 7’

Mounted Floor Tom

OR

FL Tom if Legged

One (1) 14’

14’

12’

13’ Mounted Floor Tom

OR

FL Tom if Legged

One (1) 16’

16’

14’

15’ Yamaha Snares

Brass, Chrome and/or Wood Two (2) 13’ 5.5’

All Drum Heads are to be “New” Clear Ambassador heads on all Toms/Snare Bottom

Kick Drum Remo Power Sonic or Power Stroke

*No Falam Slam Pad* All Rack & Floor Toms (Top Head) Remo – Clear Emperors or Evans – Clear Genera G2’s

All Snare Drums (Top Head) Remo – Coated Ambassador Please include extra heads of each type

1 x Clear Sonic Drum Shield 5 Panels Minimum With Cleaning Cloth & Solution

PAISTE Endorsed, All Signature Series Cymbals Cymbal Number Diameter

Power Hi Hats One (1) each Bottom & Top 14’ Splash One (1) 8’ Splash One (1) 10’ Power Crash One (1) 14’ Power Crash One (1) 16’ Full Crash One (1) 17’ Thin China One (1) 16’ Power Ride One (1) 22’

Drum Sticks: Vic Firth, 5A, Wood Tip, Two (2) Pair with bag

All Drum Hardware must be top of the line Yamaha – No Exceptions!!!

Hardware Number Notes

Yamaha Hi Hat Stand One (1) Iron Cobra – Two Legs Boom Cymbal Stands Seven (7) Must Be Yamaha Drum Throne One (1) No Bicycle Seats Snare Stands Two (2) With Ball Triple Tom Mount for Kick One (1) 10’ & 12’ Toms on Kick Tom Stands with Triple Mount One (1) 8’ Tom & 2 Cymbals on stand Tom Stands with Triple Mount One (1) 14’ & 16’ Floor Toms on stand Yamaha DOUBLE foot pedal One (1) Must Be Yamaha

LP Wind Chimes – Single Row with own Stand

One (1)

Box or Turbo Fan One (1) On Drum Riser

REVIEW ALL BACKLINE SELECTIONS WITH PRODUCTION MANAGER!!!!!!!

v1.0 - 2013 Lincoln Brewster Technical Rider

. Backline (All backline must be setup, checked and tuned before artist and band arrives, and kick drum must have a mic hole in the front head.)

. Drums (1st Choice) DW Collectors Series (2nd Choice) GRETCH (USA Maple or Renown Maple)

. Hardware: All hardware must be professional grade (DW Preferred)

ABSOLUTELY NO DRUM RACKS

(3) Cymbal Boom Stands

(1) Hi-Hat Stand

(1) Snare Stand

(1) Drum Throne

(1) Tom Stand (if rack tom is not mounted on kick drum)

Cymbals: (1st Choice) Paiste twenty Series or 2002 Series (2nd Choice) Zildjian A Series

. Bass (1st Choice) GK neo 4x12 cab with 2001 rb Head (2nd Choice) Ampeg 8x10 cab with SVT head

. Guitars (1st Guitar) (2) Marshall 4x12 cabs with JCM 800 head (2nd 2nd Guitar) (2) Vox AC30

. Keys (1) Yamaha MOX6

(1) Yamaha MOX8 .We will need two single X style keyboard stands and a laptop Stand

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Cymbal Sizes:

14” Hi-Hats 20”…