IFB_CSC_26-214_Diesel_Underground_Storage_Tank_Services.pdf

State of California California Science Center

IFB CSC 26-214, Diesel Underground Storage Tank Services

700 Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA 90037 www.californiasciencecenter.ca.gov

Invitation for Bid

Notice to Prospective Bidders IFB No. CSC 26-214

June 2, 2026

The California Science Center is soliciting bids to procure all materials, supplies, equipment, and labor necessary to perform repairs, preventative maintenance, and testing services to (2) two underground storage tanks for diesel fuel.

You are invited to review and respond to this Invitation for Bid (IFB), entitled IFB Number CSC 26-214, Diesel Underground Storage Tank Services.

This IFB is advertised on the CaleProcure website and the award for the IFB will also be posted at: https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/index.aspx

In submitting your bid, you must comply with all instructions herein. Note that all agreements entered into with the State of California will include by reference General Terms and Conditions and Contractor Certification Clauses that may be viewed and downloaded at Internet site:

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

If you do not have Internet access, have any questions or require clarification for the information contained herein, please contact Erica Guzman at (213) 744-2261 or eguzman@californiasciencecenter.ca.gov

BID SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

There may be periodic updates. It is incumbent on each bidder to continue to check the contract website, https://caleprocure.ca.gov for additional information.

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

Erica Guzman Procurement and Contract Analyst

Table of Contents

Invitation for Bid Table of Contents

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Purpose B. Availability C. Period of Performance

II. BIDDER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND ADMONISHMENT

III. BID REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

A. Key Action Dates B. Optional Pre-Bid Conference/Walkthrough C. Virtual Opening of Sealed Cost Bid D. Written Questions E. Submission of Bid F. IFB Response Content G. Evaluation and Selection H. Award and Protest I. Disposition of Bids J. Agreement Execution and Performance

IV. PREFERENCE AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

A. Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) Preference B. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive C. Commercially Useful Function (CUF)

V. PROPOSED AGREEMENT

Attachment 1 – Required Documentation Checklist Attachment 2 – Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet Attachment 3 – Cost Sheet Attachment 4 – Payee Data Record Attachment 5 – Contractor’s Certification Clauses (Effective 4/2017) Attachment 6 – Bidder’s References Attachment 7 – Darfur Contracting Act Certification Sheet Attachment 8 – Bidder Declaration Form Attachment 9 – Certificate of Insurance Attachment 10 – California Seller’s Permit Attachment 11 – License and Certification Attachment 12 – Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) and/or Disabled Veteran Business

Enterprise (DVBE) Certification Attachment 13 – Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration (DGS PD 843) Exhibit A – Scope of Work Exhibit A.1 – Phase 2 VEEDER-ROOT Panel Exhibit A.2 – Phase 3 Frankling Monitoring Panel (550-EVO) Underground Monitoring Exhibit B – Budget Detail and Payment Provisions Exhibit C – General Terms and Conditions Exhibit D – Special Terms and Conditions Exhibit E – Additional Provisions Exhibit F – Sample Standard Agreement

Please continue to check https://caleprocure.ca.gov for contract information and additional addendums.

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Purpose

The Contractor shall provide the California Science Center with all the materials, supplies, equipment and labor necessary to perform repairs, preventative maintenance, and testing services to (2) two underground storage tanks for diesel fuel.

B. Availability

The selected contractor must be able to meet the requirements of this IFB and be ready to begin work within ten (10) business days of the contract award date specified in Section III.A, Key Action Dates, unless otherwise coordinated by the Science Center Contract Manager. If personnel offered by the selected contractor leave the contractor’s firm or are otherwise unable to participate in this contract, they must be replaced with comparably qualified personnel who meet the minimum qualifications as stated within this IFB. All replacement personnel are subject to approval by the State.

C. Period of Performance

Agreement shall tentatively begin on July 15, 2026, and end June 30, 2028. This date is contingent on State approval of the agreement. Any changes to the period of performance must be done as a written Amendment to the Agreement by the California Science Center.

The Contractor shall not be authorized to deliver or commence performance of services as described in this Statement of Work (SOW) until written approval has been obtained from all entities. No delivery or performance of service may commence prior to the execution of the Agreement.

II. BIDDER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND ADMONISHMENT

A. Contractor Licensing/Permits - No bid will be entertained from a person, firm, or corporation who is not licensed in accordance with the provisions of the State Business and Professions Code §7028.15. Licenses and permits required shall be provided by the contractor and comply with any and all Federal, State and City laws or rules affecting the work and shall maintain all required protection for property, employees, and the public and insurance in connection with same, for all of which he/she shall bear the necessary expense. Bidder shall obtain, pay and maintain, in good standing, all necessary licenses and permits to accomplish the work. Bidders will be considered non-responsive unless proper licensing requirements are met. An invalid license will result in rejection of the bid.

The bidder must have and continuously maintained the permits listed below within the last three (3) years. Bidder must provide a copy of current permits listed below and any other supporting documentation necessary to support this requirement.

Classification A – General Engineering Contractor License and HAZ – Hazardous Substance Removal Certification from California State

License Board.

B. The Bidder must have three years of experience in providing services similar to those described in Exhibit A, Scope of Work and submit a minimum of two references to validate experience. Bidder shall complete Attachment 6, Bidder References to satisfy this requirement. Clients listed on this attachment may be contacted by the California Science Center for information verification.

C. Bidder must complete and submit to the awarding agency 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 at https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf. No payment shall be made unless a completed Std. 204 has been returned to the awarding agency.

D. The Bidder must provide a Certificate of Insurance providing proof of insurance to the Science Center with their bidding package. Bidder must review the Insurance Requirements included in this bid and ensure they can meet these requirements before submitting their bid. Once the contract has been awarded, the State’s Office of Risk and Insurance Management (ORIM) will review the winning bidder’s insurance certificate and/or proof of self-insurance documentation before execution of the Agreement. The winning bidder will have ten (10) business days to correct and comply with all insurance requirements after the certificate of insurance is reviewed by ORIM. Refer to Additional Provisions, Exhibit E for the applicable specific insurance requirements and coverage limits.

E. Additional Document Submittal - Additional documentation required as a condition of the contractual agreement can be found in Exhibit D, Special Terms and Conditions.

F. This IFB contains the instructions governing the requirements for a bid, and the format for bid information to be submitted, and the material to be included therein, follows. This IFB also addresses the requirements that Bidder’s must meet to be eligible for consideration.

FOR A BIDDER TO BE AFFORDED THE BENEFITS OF THE STEPS INCLUDED IN THIS IFB,

THE BIDDER MUST TAKE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO:

CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE IFB;

FOR THE SAKE OF CLARIFICATION, ASK APPROPRIATE QUESTIONS IN A TIMELY

MANNER;

SUBMIT ALL APPRORIATE DOCUMENTS, COMPLETE AND BY THE REQUIRED DATE

AND TIME.

IT IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL THAT BIDDERS CAREFULLY REVIEW THE COST

ELEMENTS IN THEIR FINAL BID, SINCE THEY WILL NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO CHANGE

ANY INFORMATION AFTER THE TIME OF SUBMITTAL.

III. BID REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

A. Key Action Dates

Listed below are the important dates and times by which actions must be taken or completed. If the State finds it necessary to change any of these dates, it will be accomplished via an addendum to this IFB.

Event Date Time

IFB available to Prospective Bidders 6/2/2026 1:00 p.m.

Optional Pre-Bid Conference/Walkthrough Please call or email to schedule

Final Date to Submit Written Questions 6/11/2026 12:00 p.m.

Written Responses to Questions Released by 6/12/2026 5:00 p.m.

Final Date for Bid Submission 6/17/2026 1:30 p.m.

Virtual Opening of Sealed Cost Bid 6/17/2026 1:35 p.m.

Notice of Intent to Award Released by 6/18/2026 5:00 p.m.

Proposed Award Date 6/26/2026 5:00 p.m.

Ready-for-Use, Contract Start Date 7/15/2026

All dates after the Final Date for Bid Submission are approximate and may be changed if needed to allow the State additional time for evaluation and contract execution.

B. Optional Pre-Bid Conference/Walkthrough

1. An optional pre-bid conference/walkthrough can be scheduled before the Final Date for Bid Submission with Erica Guzman at (213) 744-2261 or email at eguzman@californiasciencecenter.ca.gov. Walkthroughs are conducted to visit site and discuss concerns of IFB. If requested, Walkthrough will take place at the California Science Center

2. For contractors who need assistance due to a physical impairment, a reasonable accommodation will be provided by the awarding agency upon request for the pre-bid conference/walkthrough. The Contractor must call Erica Guzman at (213) 744-2261 or email at eguzman@californiasciencecenter.ca.gov by the morning prior to the scheduled date and time of the pre-bid conference to arrange for a reasonable accommodation.

C. Virtual Opening of Sealed Cost Bid

1. Opening of sealed cost bid will be held virtually, via Zoom, at date and time indicated above. For invitation to virtual opening of sealed cost bid please contact Erica Guzman at (213) 744-2261 or email at eguzman@californiasciencecenter.ca.gov.

2. For contractors who need assistance due to a visual or hearing impairment, a reasonable accommodation will be provided by the awarding agency upon request for the virtual opening of sealed cost bid. The Contractor must call Erica Guzman at (213) 744-2261 or email at eguzman@californiasciencecenter.ca.gov by the morning prior to the scheduled date and time of the virtual opening of sealed cost bid to arrange for a reasonable accommodation.

D. Written Questions

All questions regarding the content of this IFB must be submitted in writing by mail or electronically to Erica Guzman (eguzman@californiasciencecenter.ca.gov) and must be received by the Key Action Date identified above. Questions not submitted in writing by the Key Action Date for submission of written questions shall be answered at the State’s option.

When the State has completed its review of the questions, all of the questions and answers will be distributed in writing by fax, mail or electronically mailed to all bidders.

E. Submission of Bid

1. All bids must be submitted under sealed cover and sent to the California Science

Center by dates and times shown in Section III, Bid Requirements and Information, Item A. Key Action Dates. 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 "SEALED COST BID - DO NOT OPEN", as shown in the following example:

IFB CSC 26-214

Diesel Underground Storage Tank Services California Science Center

State Administration 700 Exposition Park

Los Angeles, CA 90037

SEALED COST BID - DO NOT OPEN

2. Bids not submitted under sealed cover will be rejected.

3. The Contractor must submit a minimum of two hard copies of the completed attachments identified in Attachment 1, Required Attachments Checklist, via mail (i.e., USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.) or via hand-delivery to the California Science Center’s loading dock at the following address:

State Administration Attn: Erica Guzman

700 Exposition Park Drive

F. IFB Response Content

1. The documents listed in Attachment 1, Required Bid Documents Checklist, must be returned with your bid package. Only submit the required bid documents, not the entire IFB package. Unless otherwise noted, failure to include the required documents will be cause for bid rejection.

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

3. 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.

4. 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. The State may reject any or all bids and may waive an immaterial deviation in a bid. The State'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.

5. 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 the State of California.

6. 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.

7. A bidder may withdraw its bid by submitting a written withdrawal request to the State, 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.

8. The awarding agency may modify the IFB prior to the date fixed for submission of bids by the issuance of an addendum to all parties who have been furnished an IFB for bidding purposes.

9. The awarding agency reserves the right to reject all bids. The agency is not required to award an agreement.

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

11. 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.

12. 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.

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

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

G. Evaluation and Selection

1. 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.

2. The required cost schedules will be checked for mathematical accuracy. 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.

3. The bidder with the lowest cost bid received for this IFB will be deemed the Apparent Bid Winner. The Apparent Bid Winner will then be evaluated on the total extended cost for the contracted term and checked for mathematical accuracy.

4. In the event of a tie bid, a tiebreaker must be conducted to award the contract per State Contract Manual Volume 1, Chapter 5.45. The permissible tiebreaker will be a coin toss and must be observed by witnesses. The bidders who submitted the tie bids will be invited to witness the event.

H. Award and Protest

1. Award of bid will be issued on the date listed in Section III.A, Key Action Dates. Award will be made to the responsive bidder with the lowest cost bid.

2. The successful bidder must enter into a contractual agreement with the State of California, California Science Center in the form of a Standard Agreement Std. 213. A draft Standard Agreement Std. 213 is included for reference in Exhibit F.

3. 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 telegram, electronic facsimile transmission, overnight courier, or personal delivery five (5) working days prior to the award of the agreement.

In addition, the California Science Center will post a Notice of Contract Award on https://caleprocure.ca.gov.

4. 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.

5. 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 the (insert name of awarding agency) 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.

6. Within five (5) days after filing the initial protest, the protesting bidder shall file with the

Department of General Services and the awarding agency 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, 7th Floor, Suite 7-330, West Sacramento, California 95605. A copy of the detailed written statement should be mailed to the awarding agency. It is suggested that you submit any protest by certified or registered mail.

7. Upon resolution of the protest and award of the agreement, Contractor must complete and submit to the awarding agency 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: https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf. No payment shall be made unless a completed Std. 204 has been returned to the awarding agency.

8. Upon resolution of the protest and award of the agreement, Contractor must sign and submit to the awarding agency, page one (1) of the Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC), which can be found on the Internet at http://www.dgs.ca.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=5vWwqTeMoHk%3d&tabid=6133&p ortalid=32&mid=10104. This document is only required if the bidder has not submitted this form to the awarding agency within the last three (3) years.

I. Disposition of Bids

1. Upon bid opening, all documents submitted in response to this IFB will become the property of the State of California, 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.

2. Bid packages may be returned only at the bidder's expense, unless such expense is waived by the awarding agency.

J. Agreement Execution and Performance

1. Performance shall tentatively start on July 15, 2026. This date is contingent on State approval of contract. Should the Contractor fail to commence work at the agreed upon time, the awarding agency, upon five days written notice to the Contractor, reserves the right to terminate the agreement. In addition, the Contractor shall be liable to the State for the difference between Contractor's bid price and the actual cost of performing work by the second lowest bidder or by another contractor.

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

IV. PREFERENCE AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

A. Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) Preference

Prime bidder and/or subcontractor(s) who have been certified as a Small Business (SB), Microbusiness (MB), and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) by the DGS Office of Small Business & Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS) must provide a copy of current certification(s) with bid response.

Bidder claiming the 5% certified SB or MB preference, or prime bidder who is committing to subcontract 25% or more of their net bid price to one or more SB or MB, must also complete Attachment 8, Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105).

Additional References: http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov. Questions regarding the certification approval process or the SB program should be directed to the Department of General Services, Procurement Division at (800) 559-5529 or (916) 375-4940. For the 24-hour Recording & Mail Request call (916) 322-5060.

SB or MB bidders or proposers using the SB preference shall be granted a preference consisting of 5% the highest responsible bidder’s total score.

The standard contract language for the SB program can be found at the internet web site as follows: http://www.dgs.ca.gov/pd/Home.aspx.

B. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive

Note: There is no DVBE participation requirement, however, the DVBE incentive still applies.

This solicitation does not require a minimum amount of DVBE participation. However, you are strongly encouraged to either become certified, if eligible, or to subcontract a portion of the work to a certified DVBE. If a prime bidder is a certified DVBE or commits to subcontracting to DVBE(s), prime bidder may be eligible to receive a bid preference provided that the DVBE provides a commercially useful function as defined in California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 1896.61(l). If prime bidder and/or subcontractor(s) is certified as a DVBE by the DGS Office of Small Business & Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS), prime bidder and/or subcontractor(s) must submit completed DGS PD 843 (Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration) form(s) to the State.

For evaluation purposes only, the State shall apply an incentive to bids that propose California certified DVBE participation as identified on Attachment 8, Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105) and confirmed by the State. The incentive amount varies in conjunction with the percentage of DVBE participation offered. The minimum requirement is 1% with a maximum of 5% DVBE participation and the incentive will be equal to the participation offered as defined below:

Confirmed DVBE Participation of: DVBE Incentive:

1% to 1.99% inclusive 1% 2% to 2.99% inclusive 2% 3% to 3.99% inclusive 3%

4% to 4.99% inclusive 4% 5% or Over 5%

Per Military Veteran Code (MVC) 999.5, a prime contractor who commits to subcontracting to a DVBE must complete the Prime Contractor Certification (Std. 817) upon completion of work to certify the following: (1) The total amount the prime contractor received under the contract; (2) The name and address of the DVBE that participated in the performance of the contract and the contract number; (3) The amount and percentage of work the prime contractor committed to provide to one or more DVBEs under the requirements of the contract and the amount each DVBE received from the prime contractor; and, (4) That all payments under the contract have been made to the DVBE.

Contractor also agrees to certify on Prime Contractor’s Certification DVBE Subcontractor Report (Form Std. 817) that DVBE subcontractor participation under this agreement is in compliance with the goals specified at the time of award of contract or with any subsequent amendment.

Upon request by the awarding department, the prime contractor shall provide proof of payment for the work.

Per Military Veteran Code (MVC) 999.7, if a prime contractor who commits to subcontracting to a DVBE fails to return a completed Std. 817 to the awarding department, then the awarding department shall withhold, on a contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2021, ten thousand dollars ($10,000) from the final payment, or the full final payment if less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000), until the prime contractor who committed to subcontracting to a DVBE complies with the certification requirements of subdivision (d) of Section 999.5. A prime contractor that fails to comply with the certification requirement shall, after notice, be allowed to cure the defect. Notwithstanding any other law, if, after at least 15 calendar days but not more than 30 calendar days from the date of notice, the prime contractor refuses to comply with the certification requirements, the awarding department shall permanently deduct ten thousand dollars ($10,000) from the final payment, or the full payment if less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

C. Commercially Useful Function (CUF)

(Refer to item 1.b. of the “BIDDER DECLARATION Instructions”)

A California certified SB, MB, or DVBE business must be deemed to perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF) by meeting ALL of the following CUF requirements for Contract/Purchase Order (PO) award consideration:

1. Is responsible for the execution of a distinct element of the work of the contract.

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.

5. Is not further subcontracting a portion of the work that is greater than that expected to be subcontracted by normal industry practices.

V. PROPOSED AGREEMENT

Attached to this IFB are the documents that constitutes the proposed agreement; these are:

Exhibit A, Scope of Work Exhibit B, Budget Detail and Payment Provisions Exhibit C, General Terms and Conditions Exhibit D, Special Terms and Conditions Exhibit E, Additional Provisions Exhibit F, Sample Standard Agreement

Bidder must review the proposed agreement before signing and submitting your bid package.

The terms and conditions are not negotiable. State does not accept alternate language from a bidder. A bid with such language will be considered a counter proposal and will be rejected.

Attachment 1 – Required Documentation Checklist

A complete bid or bid package will consist of the items identified below. Complete this checklist to confirm the items in your bid. Place a check mark or “X” next to each item that you are submitting to the State. For your bid to be responsive, all required attachments must be returned.

This checklist should be returned with your bid package also.

Attachment Attachment Name/Description

_____ Attachment 1 Required Attachments Check List

_____ Attachment 2 Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

_____ Attachment 3 Cost Sheet

_____ Attachment 4 Payee Data Record

_____ Attachment 5 Contractor Certification Clauses (Effective 4/2017)

_____ Attachment 6 Bidder References

_____ Attachment 7 Darfur Contracting Act Certification Sheet

_____ Attachment 8 Bidder Declaration Form (GSPD-05-105)

_____ Attachment 9 Certificate of Insurance

_____ Attachment 10 California Seller’s Permit

_____ Attachment 11 License and Certification

The following are additional attachments required for Bidders claiming the Small Business (SB), Microbusiness (MB), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) preference explained in Section IV. Preference Programs:

_____ Attachment 12 Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration (DVBE) Certification

_____ Attachment 13 Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration (DGS PD 843)

Please continue to check https://caleprocure.ca.gov for contract information and additional addendums.

Attachment 2 – 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 bid must be transmitted in a sealed envelope in accordance with IFB instructions. Failure to sign the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet is cause for rejection.

Do not return Section III, Bid Requirements and Information

A. Our all-inclusive bid is $______________________.

B. Our bids are detailed in Attachment 3, Cost Sheet.

C. All required attachments are included with this certification sheet.

D. The signature affixed hereon and dated certifies compliance with all the requirements of this bid 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

Indicate your organization type:

4. ☐ Sole Proprietorship 5. ☐ Partnership 6. ☐ Corporation

Indicate the applicable employee and/or corporation number:

7. Federal Employee ID No. 8. California Corporation No.

9. Indicate applicable license and/or certification information:

10. Bidder’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:

See Completion Instructions for Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet on following page.

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.

4 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.

5 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.

6 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.

8 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, 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.

Attachment 3 – Cost Sheet

The rates quoted below shall be binding for the term of the Agreement, and services shall be invoiced in arrears in accordance with the billing cycle indicated below. (Upon contract award, response from the awarded contractor in the Cost Sheet in Attachment 3 of this IFB will be copied in Exhibit B of the proposed agreement.)

A Line No.

B Item Description

C Qty

D

UOM

E Unit Price

F

FY 26-27

(C x E)

G

FY 27-28

(C x E)

1.

Annual Line Leak Detector Test

2 EA $ $ $

2.

Overfill Prevention Inspection (FY 2027-28 Only)

1 EA $ $

3.

Designated Operator Inspections and Logging

24 EA $ $ $

4. Annual Inspection 2 EA $ $ $

5.

Annual Monitoring System Testing & Certification

2 EA $ $ $

6. Annual Spill Bucket Test 2 EA $ $ $

7. Annual CERS Reporting 2 EA $ $ $

8.

Training for up to 4 Employees (FY 2026-27 Only)

1 EA $ $

9. Labor for Repairs 20 HR $ $ $

10.

Parts for Repairs (NTE Allowance)

N/A NTE $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00

Subtotal $ $

Applicable Sales Tax (9.5%) $ $

Total $ $

GRAND TOTAL (FY 26-27 Total + FY 27-28 Total) $

Billing Cycle:

Monthly Quarterly Annually Upon Completion Itemized

Attachment 4 – Payee Data Record

Bidders must complete and submit a Payee Data Record, Std. 204. The form can be found at the following link: https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf.

If remittance address information is different from the mailing address identified on Std. 204, Payee Data Record Supplement (Std. 205) can be found on the following website:

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std205.pdf.

Submittal of Std. 204 is required. Submittal of Std. 205 is optional.

Attachment 5 – Contractor’s Certification Clauses (Effective 4/2017)

Contractor Certification Clauses (Effective 04/2017) (CCC 4/2017) may be viewed and downloaded at the following link: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language#@ViewBag.JumpTo.

The signature of an individual who is authorized to legally bind the prospective Contractor to the clauses listed must provide an originally signed copy of the Contractor’s Certification Clauses with the bid package.

Attachment 6 – Bidder’s References

A. Bidders must provide a minimum of two relevant references for similar services performed within the last three years to validate experience in delivering similar services described in this IFB. Failure to provide required references may result in the rejection of the bid.

B. Bidders must provide exact dates of service to validate services performed within the last three years. Failure to provide exact dates may result in the rejection of the bid.

C. By submitting this information, the Bidder authorizes the Science Center to contact these references and visit sites.

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

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:

Attachment 7 – Darfur Contracting Act Certification Sheet

A. Pursuant to PCC § 10478, if a bidder or proposer currently or within the previous three years has had business activities or other operations outside of the United States, it must certify that it is or is not a “scrutinized” company as defined in PCC § 10476.

B. To be eligible to submit a bid or proposal, please initial one of the three (3) paragraphs below. If Paragraph 1 or Paragraph 2 is initialed provide Printed Name/Title of Person Initialing, Company Name, and Federal ID Number in table below. If Paragraph 3 is initialed, complete Certification for Paragraph 3 below.

1. _______

Initials We do not currently have, and have not had within the previous three years, business activities or other operations outside of the United States.

OR

2. _______

Initials We are a scrutinized company as defined in PCC § 10476, but we have received written permission from the Department of General Services (DGS) to submit a bid or proposal pursuant to PCC § 10477(b). A copy of the written permission from DGS is included with our bid or proposal.

OR

3. _______ Initials

+ certification below

We currently have or have had, within the previous three years, business activities or other operations outside of the United States, but we certify below that we are not a scrutinized company as defined in

PCC § 10476.

CERTIFICATION FOR PARAGRAPH 3

I, the official named below, CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that I am duly authorized to legally bind the prospective proposer/bidder to the clause listed above in Paragraph 3. This certification is made under the laws of the State of California.

By (Authorized Signature)

Printed Name and Title of Person Signing

Date Executed Executed in the County and State of

Printed Name and Title of Person who initialed Paragraph 1 or Paragraph 2

Company Name Federal ID Number

Attachment 8 – Bidder Declaration Form

All bidders must complete the Bidder Declaration GSPD-05-105 and include it with the bid response. When completing the declaration, bidders must identify all subcontractors proposed for participation in the contract. Bidders awarded a contract are contractually obligated to use the subcontractors for the corresponding work identified unless a written request for substitution is submitted and State agrees to it.

Bidder Declaration (GSPD 05-105) can be found on the following website:

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

Attachment 9 – Certificate of Insurance

For a bid to be deemed responsive, a certificate of insurance must be submitted according to the requirements stated in Exhibit E, Additional Provisions. The following is a sample certificate.

Attachment 10 – California Seller’s Permit

A. Does your company have a presence in California? ☐ Yes ☐ No

1. If yes, proceed to Question B.

2. If no, initial each statement below that is applicable to your company:

Company is located outside of California

Company does not have any office, sales room, warehouse, or place of business in California.

Company does not have any sales representative(s), agent(s), or canvasser(s) located in California

Company does not receive any rental payments from the lease of tangible personal property in California

Note: A California Retailer’s Seller’s Permit or Certification of Registration is required for this award unless all the exemptions listed above are applicable. As a company, you are responsible for self-certifying that each item supporting a Seller’s Permit exemption is or not applicable.

B. Do you intend to sell or lease good or services that would ordinarily be subject to sales tax if sold at retail?

☐ Yes ☐ No

1. If no, action is not required.

2. If yes, provide both items listed below.

a. Provide CA Retailer’s Seller’s Permit Number:

b. Attach a copy of your company’s California Retailer’s Seller’s Permit or Certification of Registration, and if applicable, the permit or certification of all participating affiliates, issued by the California State Board of Equalization (BOE), which is pursuant to all requirements set forth in Sections 6487, 7101 and sections 6452.1, 6487.3, 18510 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and Section 10295.1 of the Public Contract Code.

C. This attachment and, if applicable, a copy of your company’s California Retailer’s Seller’s Permit or Certification of Registration must be returned with your IFB response. Failure to do so may render your bid non-responsive and result in bid rejection.

Attachment 11 – License and Certification

Bidder must provide a copy of their valid Class A – General Engineering License and HAZ – Hazardous Substance Removal Certification from the California State License Board

Attachment 12 – Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Certification

If prime bidder and/or subcontractor(s) is certified as a Small Business (SB), Microbusiness (MB), and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) by the DGS Office of Small Business & Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS), prime bidder and/or subcontractor(s) should provide a copy of current certification(s) with bid response.

If the Bidder is claiming the 5% certified Small Business or micro business preference or is committing to subcontract 25% or more of their net bid price to one or more Certified Small Businesses or microbusinesses, complete Attachment 8, Bidder Declaration GSPD-05-105, and attach a copy of the certification (Attachment 12). The following is a sample certification.

Attachment 13 – Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration (DGS PD 843)

If prime bidder is a certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) or if prime bidder is subcontracting to a certified DVBE, prime bidder and/or subcontractor(s) must complete the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration (DGS PD 843) form and submit DGS PD 843(s) with bid response. All disabled veteran owners and disabled veteran managers of the DVBE(s) must sign the DGS PD 843 form(s).

DVBE incentive outlined in IV. B. will not be applied if DGS PD 843 form(s) is not returned with IFB response.

The DGS PD 843 form can be found on the Internet at:

https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/pd_843.pdf.

Exhibit A – Scope of Work

A. Service and Work: Contractor agrees to provide the California Science Center (“Science

Center”) all materials, supplies, equipment and labor necessary to perform repairs, preventative maintenance and testing services to (2) two underground storage tanks for diesel fuel.

B. Background Information: An Underground storage tank (UST) is a large, sealed container installed below ground level for the purpose of safely storing diesel fuel. The UST is used for backup generator systems at the California Science Center to ensure continuity of critical systems during outages while keeping fuel safely stored and out of public view.

C. Contract Term: The term of this contract, if awarded, will commence on July 15, 2026, and will conclude June 30, 2028.

D. Hours of Service: Work shall take place between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding State holidays, unless otherwise approved by Science Center Contract Manager or designee. Contractor must notify Science Center Contract Manager of any delays in schedule as soon as possible.

E. Service Locations and Schedule: Services will take place at the underground diesel storage tanks, (1) access point is located outside Phase 2 loading dock and (2) access point is located near Phase 3 loading dock at the California Science Center, located at 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, California 90037.

F. UST Monitoring Site Plans: The following site plans are attached for reference:

1. Exhibit A.1, Phase 2 VEEDER-ROOT Panel (TLS-350)

2. Exhibit A.2, Phase 3 Frankling Monitoring Panel (550-EVO) Underground Monitoring

G. Licenses and Permits: Classification A – General Engineering license and HAZ – Hazardous

Substance Removal certification from the California State License Board is required for this project. Licenses and permits required must be provided by Contractor and he/she shall abide by all Federal, State, and city laws or rules affecting the work and shall maintain all required protection for property, employees, and the public and insurance in connection with same, for all of which he/she shall bear the necessary expense.

H. Contractor Responsibilities:

1. Contractor shall provide the following services for (2) existing underground fuel storage tanks:

a. Designated Operator inspections and logging every (28) days,

b. Annual inspections up to 4 hours,

c. Annual monitoring system testing and certification,

d. Annual spill bucket test,

e. Annual line leak detector tests,

f. For each inspection event, Contractor shall inspect all equipment listed in the Tank

Construction section of CA Environmental Reporting System (CERS)

g. Annual CERS reporting submitted to City of Los Angeles Fire Department,

h. Annual employee training up to 4 hours (4 employees),

i. Inspect UST for overfill prevention required every 3 years per CA Code of

Regulations, Title 23, Division 3, Chapter 16, Section 2637.2, and

j. Technician time for repairs up to 33 hours each year.

2. Contractor shall follow manufacturer guidelines and industry code or engineering standard

(e.g. PEI’s recommended Practices 1200).

3. Contractor shall schedule in advance with the Contract Manager for any site visits.

4. Contractor shall provide service completion verification via service reports, job orders and/or other documentation to include date of service and details of service performed.

5. Contractor shall return all parking passes and contractor badges to Science Center

Contract Manager upon completion of work. Contractors shall take care not to damage the parking passes and contractor badges and ensure that they are reusable. The replacement cost will be determined based on the current fee schedule. This cost may be deducted from final payment or invoiced separately.

I. California Science Center Responsibilities:

1. Science Center shall provide Contractor access to job site by having the Science Center

Contract Manager or a designee meet the Contractor and bring them to the job site.

J. Warranty: Contractor shall warranty for a period of 90 days from the date of completion against defect of workmanship.

K. Acceptance Criteria: Work must be completed to the satisfaction of the Science Center Contract Manager. If services have been satisfactorily completed, Science Center Contract Manager shall approve and accept that the services have been completed. Science Center is solely responsible for determining acceptability of the work performed in order for the work specified in this Contract to be considered complete. If the Science Center Contract Manager has any concerns, they must be addressed with the Contractor immediately and may require correction of work before acceptance.

L. Housekeeping: Contractor is responsible for leaving the work site clean and free from debris at the end of each working day.

M. Amendments: No charge for any extra work or material will be allowed unless the same has been ordered in writing by the Science Center Contract Manager or designee and with the approval of Science Center for prices stated in such order at which point an approved amendment to this contract would be needed before work is performed or the material is purchased.

Additional amendments required to extend the life of the Contract due to unforeseen circumstances must be approved by both parties and signed as a formal amendment.

N. Accident Prevention: Contractor shall exercise precaution at all times for the protection of persons (including employees) and property. These shall include, but not be limited to, the installation of adequate safety guards and protective devices for all equipment and machinery, whether used in the performance of work or permanently installed as part of the work.

Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws relating to safety precautions, including the safety regulations of the Division of Industrial Safety, Department of Industrial Relations, of the State.

O. Project Representatives

1. The Contract Manager during the term of this agreement will be:

State Agency:

California Science Center Contractor: TBD

Name: David Meza Name:

Title: Chief Engineer II Title:

Phone: (213) 744-2424 Phone:

Email: dmeza@californiasciencec enter.ca.gov Email:

2. Direct any payment inquiries to:

State Agency:

California Science Center Contractor: TBD

Name: Erica Guzman Name:

Title: Contract Analyst Title:

Address:

700 Exposition Park Drive

Address:

Phone: (213) 744-2261 Phone:

Email: eguzman@californiascienc ecenter.ca.gov

Email:

3. The parties may change their Contract Representative(s) upon providing ten (10) days written notice to the other party’s Contract Representative(s). The notifying party shall provide complete contact information for the replacement Contract Representative(s) to include the information provided above. Said changes shall not require an Amendment to this Agreement.

Exhibit A.1 – Phase 2 VEEDER-ROOT Panel

Phase 2 UST: 10,000 gallons

Exhibit A.2 – Phase 3 Frankling Monitoring Panel (550-EVO) Underground Monitoring

Phase 3 UST: 8,000 gallons

Exhibit B – Budget Detail and Payment Provisions

A. Invoicing and Payment

1. For services satisfactorily rendered in accordance with Exhibit A, Scope of Work, and upon receipt and approval of invoices, the State agrees to compensate the Contractor at the rates specified in the Cost Sheet below.

2. Invoices shall include the Agreement Number, and shall be submitted in arrears (upon completion of each scheduled service) to:

Attn: Accounts Payable - State

700 Exposition Park Drive

B. Budget Contingency Clause

1. It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current year and/or any subsequent years covered under this Agreement does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program; this Agreement shall be of no further force and effect. In this event, the State shall have no liability to pay any funds whatsoever to Contractor or to furnish any other considerations under this Agreement and Contractor shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of

2. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for purposes of this program, the State shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to the State or offer an agreement amendment to Contractor to reflect the…