June 15, 2026

TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

SUBJECT: INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) No. 127812

Carpet Replacement Services for the EDD facility located at 371 W. Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401

Term: September 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027

The Employment Development Department invites you to submit your bid for the above service in accordance with the attached Specifications.

Mandatory Walkthrough

A mandatory walkthrough will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 371 W. Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401. You must arrive no later than 10:00 a.m. and remain throughout the entire walkthrough to be eligible to bid for this service. For further information you may contact Facility Representative Jhomayra Camacho at 310-717-4151.

Special Accommodations

For individuals who need assistance due to a physical impairment, the EDD will provide a reasonable accommodation upon request for the mandatory walkthrough or site inspection. An individual who needs a reasonable accommodation must call Jhomayra Camacho at 310-717-4151 to arrange for a reasonable accommodation no later than the fifth working day prior to the scheduled date and time of the mandatory walkthrough or site inspection.

If you wish to bid, see Instructions to Bidders. If you make any additions or modifications to the IFB package, it may result in the rejection of your bid. The EDD reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Requirement is waived for this IFB. The DVBE Incentive is available to potential bidders. Please see the Instructions to Bidders for more details.

Bids must be received and date stamped in the Contracts Services Group no later than:

Tuesday, July 14, 2026, by 3:00 p.m. (PT)

If you have any questions, please contact me at Christina.Alexander@edd.ca.gov.

/s/Christina Alexander Contract Analyst II

Enclosures cc: Jhomayra Camacho mailto:Christina.Alexander@edd.ca.gov

Employment Development Department 1416 9th Street, MIC 62-C

P.O. Box 826880 Sacramento, CA 94280-0001

Bid Due Date: July 14, 2026 Time: 3:00 p.m.

Exhibit Pages

Instructions to Bidders

A Scope of Work Exhibit A-1, Specifications Exhibit A-2, Floor Plan Exhibit A-3, Asbestos Report …………………………

B Budget Detail and Payment Provisions……………………………………….. 1

C *General Provisions – 02/2025

D Special Terms and Conditions

E Standard California Nondiscrimination Construction Contract Specifications 2

F STD 213, Sample Standard Agreement

Attachments Pages

1 Cost Proposal

2 Bidder Declaration

3 Contractor Contractor Clauses (CCC 04/2017)…………………..…………. 4

4 Certification Regarding Debarment …………………………

5 California Civil Rights Laws Certification

6 Certification Regarding Lobbying

7 Non-Collusion Declaration

8 STD 204, Payee Data Record

9 Darfur Contracting Act Certification

10 STD 205, Payee Data Record Supplement………………………………

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

Invitation for Bid No. 127812

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 127812

1. Submission of Bids

a. Failure to read these instructions, the Specifications, and the Terms and Conditions included in this bid package will be at the bidder's risk. Written instruction(s) regarding the submission of bids shall take precedence over any verbal instruction(s).

b. Bidders shall complete and return the IFB Requirements Checklist, found on page 11 and 12, and all supporting documents listed. If mailed, the exterior of your envelope must clearly be noted: “INVITATION FOR BID, DO NOT OPEN IN MAIL ROOM, IFB

NO. 127812.”

c. Documents must be signed by an authorized representative of the bidder’s firm. The forms must be completed in ink or typewritten. If errors are made, they must be crossed out and corrections printed in ink or typewritten adjacent to error. Corrections must be initialed in ink by person signing the bid forms.

d. The EDD reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may waive any immaterial deviation or defect in the bid. The EDD’s waiver of any immaterial deviation or defect shall in no way modify the solicitation documents, or excuse the bidder from full compliance with the solicitation specification if awarded the contract. The EDD is not required to award an agreement.

e. Bid packages must be received and time stamped in Contract Services Group no later than 3:00 p.m. (PT) on the bid closing date of July 14, 2026. Signed copies of the sealed bid package are to be mailed or delivered to:

Regular, Overnight and/or Express Delivery:

Employment Development Department Mail Services 1416 9th Street, MIC 62-C Sacramento, CA 95814 Attn: Christina Alexander, MIC 62-C

Email Delivery:

Christina.Alexander@edd.ca.gov

Bids received and time stamped after 3:00 p.m. (PT) on the bid closing date of July 14, 2026, will be considered "late", disqualified and will be returned to sender.

Public Bid Opening

The public bid opening is scheduled for July 16, 2026 promptly at 9:00 a.m. The event will be held at the following address:

1416 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Upon arrival, all attendees are required to check-in with security and sign-in on the bid opening record. All attendees will be escorted to the appropriate location.

IFB No. 127812 mailto:Christina.Alexander@edd.ca.gov

During the bid opening, each submission will be opened, read aloud, documented, and examined for preferences and incentives. To ensure efficiency, all questions and answers will be kept to a minimum.

2. Key Action Dates

Action Date Release IFB June 15, 2026 Mandatory Walkthrough June 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM PT Deadline to Submit Questions July 3, 2026 by 3:00 PM PT Response to Questions July 8, 2026 by 5:00 PM PT Proposals Due July 14, 2026 by 3:00 PM PT Intent to Award Week of July 20, 2026 Contract Commencement September 1, 2026, or upon final approval

3. Online Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Certification Process

California’s SB and DVBE firms can now file their applications and get certified online via the Department of General Services website at: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page- Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small- Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise. Small Businesses and DVBEs can access the numerous benefits that come along with certification in a more timely and efficient manner.

4. Replacement of Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Subcontractors

If for this Agreement, the Contractor made a commitment to achieve Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation, then the Contractor must within 60 days of receiving final payment under this Agreement (or within such other time period as may be specified elsewhere in this Agreement) certify in a report to the awarding department: (1) the total amount the prime Contractor received under the Agreement; (2) the name and address of the DVBE(s) that participated in the performance of the Agreement; (3) the amount each DVBE received from the prime Contractor; (4) that all payments under the Agreement have been made to the DVBE(s), 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 (Military & Veterans Code section 999.5(d)).

The Contractor understands and agrees that should award of this Agreement be based in part on their commitment to use the DVBE subcontractor(s) identified in their bid or offer, per Military and Veterans Code section 999.5(e), a DVBE subcontractor may only be replaced by another DVBE subcontractor and must be approved by the Department of General Services (DGS).

Changes to the scope of work that impact the DVBE subcontractor(s) identified in the bid or offer and approved DVBE substitutions will be documented by contract amendment.

Failure of the Contractor to seek substitution and adhere to the DVBE participation level identified in the bid or offer may be cause for contract termination, recovery of damages under rights and remedies due to the State and penalties as outlined in Military and Veterans Code section 999.9, Public Contract Code (P.C.C.) section 10115.10 or P.C.C. § 4110 (applies to public works only).

IFB No. 127812 https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise

5. Award of the Agreement

a. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications and offering to supply the services described. The firm submitting the lowest responsible bid may be required to submit evidence that they have available, as needed, sufficient resources to provide the necessary equipment and personnel to enable them to meet the requirements of the Contract, and may also be required to furnish information as to their financial responsibility.

b. It is understood and agreed that following the award of the Contract, the successful bidder shall agree to comply with all Exhibits attached herein, and provide the required documents requested (i.e., bonds, insurance certificates, etc.) in order for the EDD to complete the execution of a Standard Agreement (STD. 213).

c. Small Business/Microbusiness (SB/MB) and Small Business/Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency (SB/NVSA) Certification Preferences

A SB/MB and SB/NVSA Certification Preferences are applicable to the award of this Contract.

(1) Certified SB/MB and SB/NVSAs may claim preference when submitting a bid on this Contract. The preference is equal to five percent (5%) of the lowest responsible bid.

When the lowest responsible bid is not submitted by a certified small business, the preference becomes applicable. Please note that the preference is used for computation purposes only (to a maximum amount of $50,000) in determining the successful bidder. It does not alter the amount of the resulting contract.

(2) To learn more about the SB/MB and SB/NVSA Preference Programs and how your business might qualify, contact the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services at

(916) 375-4940.

d. California Certified Small Business Subcontractor Preference

A five percent (5%) bid preference is available to a non-small business claiming twenty-five percent (25%) California certified small business subcontractor participation. If claiming the non-small business subcontractor preference, the bid response must include a list of the small business(es) with which you commit to subcontract in an amount of at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the net bid price with one or more California certified small businesses. Each listed certified small business must perform a “commercially useful function” in the performance of the contract as defined in Government Code section 14837(d)(4).

The required list of California certified small business subcontractors must be attached to the bid response and must include the following: 1) subcontractor name; 2) address;

3) phone number; 4) a description of the work to be performed and/or products supplied;

5) and the dollar amount or percentage of the net bid price (as specified in the solicitation) per subcontractor.

Bidders claiming the five percent (5%) preference must commit to subcontract at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the net bid price with one or more California certified small businesses. Completed certification applications and required support documents must be submitted to the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services no later than 5:00 p.m.

on the bid due date, and the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services must be able to approve the application as submitted. Questions regarding certification should be directed to the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services at (916) 375-4940.

IFB No. 127812

e. DVBE Bid Incentive

In accordance with Section 999.5(a) of the Military and Veterans Code, an incentive will be given to bidders who provide DVBE participation. For evaluation purposes only, the EDD shall apply an incentive to bids that propose California certified DVBE participation as identified on the Bidder Declaration DGS PD-05-105, (located elsewhere within the solicitation document) and confirmed by the EDD. The incentive amount for awards based on low price will vary in conjunction with the percentage of DVBE participation. The following percentages will apply for awards based on low price.

Confirmed DVBE Participation of: DVBE Incentive:

5% or Over 5%

4% to 4.99% inclusive 4%

3% to 3.99% inclusive 3%

2% to 2.99% inclusive 2%

1% to 1.99% inclusive 1%

As applicable:

(1) Awards based on low price - the net bid price of responsive bids will be reduced (for evaluation purposes only) by the amount of DVBE incentive as applied to the lowest responsive net bid price. If the #1 ranked responsive, responsible bid is a California certified small business, the only bidders eligible for the incentive will be California certified small businesses. The incentive adjustment for awards based on low price cannot exceed 5% or $100,000, whichever is less, of the #1 ranked net bid price. When used in combination with a preference adjustment, the cumulative adjustment amount cannot exceed $100,000.

(2) Awards based on highest score - the solicitation shall include an individual requirement that identifies incentive points for DVBE participation.

6. Rejection of Bids

a. If the bid is received after 3:00 p.m. (PT) on the due date of July 14, 2026 as stipulated in the bid package, the bid shall be rejected and returned to sender.

b. If it is found that a bidder is not responsible (i.e., has not paid taxes; has submitted a bid when the bidder’s license is suspended on the date of the bid opening and/or award of the Contract, or during the proposed term of the Agreement; submitted a bid without an authorized signature; falsified any information in the proposal package or has provided poor performance on a previous contract with the EDD, etc.), the bid/proposal shall be rejected.

c. If it is found, upon license verification with the Contractor's State Licensing Board, that a bidder's license is suspended on the date of the bid opening and/or award of the Contract, or during the proposed term of the Agreement, the proposal shall be considered nonresponsive and shall be rejected.

d. The EDD reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any immaterial deviation or defect in the bid. The EDD’s waiver of any immaterial deviation or defect shall in no way modify the bid document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with the solicitation document specifications if awarded a Contract.

7. Tie Bids

In the event of a tie between two bidders, a coin toss will be used to determine the winner.

Any coin toss shall be observed by witnesses, and the tied bidders would be invited to have representatives present. Location and time will be announced to all bidders.

8. Subcontractors

No subcontracting will be allowed to circumvent competitive bidding. A certified Small Business/Microbusiness, Small Business/Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency or a certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise will only be permitted to subcontract in order to meet Department requirements and/or preferences. The subcontracting services and amount shall not exceed 25 percent (25%) of the bid. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for fulfilling the requirements of the bid. If it is anticipated that subcontractors will be used, the bid must include the name(s) of person(s) or firm(s), and must specify the portions and monetary percentages of the work to be done by them.

9. Subcontractors Substitution

If EDD gives written approval to subcontract, Public Contract Code section 4107 authorizes an awarding authority to consent to substituting a subcontractor when the subcontractor listed in the bid fails or refuses to execute a written Contract for the Scope of Work specified in the subcontractor's bid, and at the price specified in the subcontractor's bid.

10. Disposition of Bids

All material submitted in response to this bid package will become the property of the EDD and will become a public record after Award.

11. Grounds For Protest

a. Those who may protest are as follows:

• For IFBs, the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications (if not awarded the Contract).

b. There is no protest if the awarding agency rejects all bids or proposals, based on the interest of the State.

12. Protest Exclusions

The State has no jurisdiction to consider a protest when:

• The Contract is considered a public works contract.

• The Contract award is for a type of contract not subject to the protest procedures. This category includes contracts for maintenance, modification, and so forth of real or personal property, including equipment and contracts for professional services under Government Code section 4525.

• The protestant was not the lowest responsible bidder or the highest-scored proposer.

• The protestant was not a bidder or proposer, and seeks to contest the award. The only recourse in this case is through the civil courts.

• The protest was not submitted in a timely manner.

• The grounds for the protest do not meet the permissible grounds stated in the P.C.C.

13. Notification of the Right to Protest

Unsuccessful bidders who wish to protest this award must submit a detailed, written statement of protest, including the IFB No., the name of the State agency involved, and the agency contact person. The protest must be submitted within five (5) working days following the bid opening. All protests must be submitted to both of the following:

Department of General Services Office of Legal Services

Attention: Bid Protest Coordinator 707 Third Street, 7th Floor, Suite 7-330

West Sacramento, CA 95605 Bid Protest Coordinator Email address: OLSProtests@dgs.ca.gov

Employment Development Department Contract Services Group 1416 9th Street, MIC 62-C Sacramento, CA 95814

Email: BOPSDContractsExternal@edd.ca.gov

14. Conditions and Commitment

By signing and submitting a bid package, the bidder acknowledges it has read, understood, and agrees to the following provisions:

a. General Provisions – 02/2025 available for viewing at: GTC 02/2025

b. Performing a Commercially Useful Function: In accordance with Government Code section 14837 and Military and Veterans Code section 999, all certified SB/MB or DVBE contractors, subcontractors and suppliers that bid on or participate in a state contract, regardless of whether it is a verbal or written solicitation must perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF). A certified SB/MB or DVBE is deemed to perform a CUF if the business does all of the following:

• Is responsible for the execution of a distinct element of the work of the Contract.

• Carries out its obligation by actually performing, managing, or supervising the work involved.

• Performs work that is normal for this business services and functions.

• 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.

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

IFB No. 127812 mailto:OLSProtests@dgs.ca.gov mailto:BOPSDContractsExternal@edd.ca.gov https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/OLS/Resources/GTC-Updates/GTC-225-February-2025.pdf https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/OLS/Resources/GTC-Updates/GTC-225-February-2025.pdf

c. Payee Data Record, STD. 204

Revenue and Taxation Code section 18646 requires state agencies to file information tax returns (IRS Form 1099) for certain types of payments made to vendors. The successful bidder will be required to complete and submit a Payee Data Record, STD. 204 to the EDD before processing payment for services. Upon completion of the work in a manner satisfactory to the EDD, the EDD agrees to make payments in accordance with the contract provisions.

d. California Taxpayer and Shareholder Protection Act of 2003

This solicitation and any resulting contract are subject to all requirements as set forth in the Public Contract Code section 10286 which includes, but is not limited to, providing written submission of a declaration stating that the supplier is eligible to contract with the State of California pursuant to statutory requirements.

Failure of the supplier to comply with and provide information, when requested by the awarding department within the time indicated, will cause the supplier's bid response to be considered nonresponsive and their bid will be rejected.

e. Registered To Do Business In California

Corporations, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), and Limited Partnerships (LPs) must be registered with the California Secretary of State to be awarded a contract. The Secretary of State Certificate of Status must be included with the bid. The Secretary of State may be contacted as follows:

California Secretary of State Division of Corporate Filing and Services

1500 Eleventh Street, Third Floor Sacramento, CA 95814-5701

Certification Unit: (916) 657-5251

Required document(s) may also be obtained at the following website:

https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/

f. Prohibition of Tax Delinquents from Contracting

The State of California is prohibited from entering into any contracts for the acquisition of goods and services with persons whose name appears on either list of the 500 largest tax delinquencies pursuant to section 7063 or section 19195 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. Reference also to P.C.C. § 10295.4.

Bidder certifies that it is not included on the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration list at: https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/top500.htm or the Franchise Tax Board list at: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/tax-news/may-2021/top-500-delinquent-taxpayer-list.html

g. Loss Leader

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

IFB No. 127812 https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/ https://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/top500.htm https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/tax-news/may-2021/top-500-delinquent-taxpayer-list.html https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/tax-news/may-2021/top-500-delinquent-taxpayer-list.html

h. Declaration Forms

All bidders must complete the Bidder Declaration GSPD-05-105 and include it with the bid response.

Bidders who have been certified by California as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration (DVBE) (or who are bidding rental equipment and have obtained the participation of subcontractors certified by California as a DVBE must also submit a completed form(s) STD. 843 Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration).

All disabled veteran owners and disabled veteran managers of the DVBE(s) must sign the form(s). The completed form should be included with the bid response. At the State’s option prior to award, bidders may be required to submit additional written clarifying information. Failure to submit the requested written information as specified may be grounds for bid rejection.

i. Insurance Requirement

The Contractor agrees the insurance herein provided for shall be in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement. In the event said insurance coverage expires at any time during the term of this Agreement, the Contractor agrees to provide at least 30 days prior to said expiration date, a new certificate of insurance evidencing insurance coverage as outlined below for not less than the remainder of the term of this Agreement, or for a period of not less than one year. New certificates of insurance are subject to the approval of the Department of General Services, and the Contractor agrees that no work or services shall be performed prior to the giving of such approval. In the event the Contractor fails to keep in effect at all times insurance coverage as herein provided, the EDD may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, terminate this Agreement upon the occurrence of such event. The Contractor shall provide written notice to the EDD within five (5) business days of any cancellation, non-renewal, or material change that affects required insurance coverage.

The Contractor shall display evidence of the following coverage on an ACORD certificate:

j. General Liability Insurance – The Contractor shall furnish to the EDD a certificate of insurance prior to commencement of work stating there is general liability insurance in effect for the Contractor in an occurrence form with limits not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage combined.

The certificate of insurance must include the following provision stating:

“The State of California, its officers, agents, employees and servants are included as additional insured, but only with respect to work performed for the EDD under this Contract.” The additional insured endorsement must accompany the certificate.

k. Workers' Compensation and Employer’s Liability Insurance - The Contractor shall furnish to the EDD a certificate of insurance evidencing Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance presently in effect with limits not less than $1,000,000 by an insurance carrier licensed to write Workers' Compensation insurance in California. Such certificate shall include the name of the carrier and the policy inception and expiration dates. If the Contractor is self-insured for Workers’ Compensation, a certificate must be presented evidencing Contractor is a qualified self-insurer in the State of California.

IFB No. 127812 https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/gspd05-105.pdf http://www.boe.ca.gov/cgi-bin/deliq.cgi https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/pd_843.pdf

l. Automobile Liability Insurance, if applicable - The Contractor shall furnish to the EDD a certificate of insurance evidencing automobile liability insurance presently in effect for the Contractor of not less than $1,000,000 per accident while utilizing a motor vehicle in the performance of this Contract. Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of a motor vehicle including owned, hired and non-owned motor vehicles.

m. Environmental Liability Insurance, if applicable – The Contractor and any subcontractors shall furnish to the EDD a certificate of insurance evidencing environmental liability insurance presently in effect for the Contractor of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, property damages and costs incurred for clean-up and removal of substances causing pollution conditions. This requirement can also be met by securing one of the following: (1) an endorsement to the Contractor’s general liability insurance overriding the general liability pollution exclusion or; (2) an endorsement evidencing pesticide/herbicide coverage afforded to the Contractor’s general liability policy.

n. Iran Contracting Act Certification, if applicable

Pursuant to the Iran Contracting Act of 2010 (P.C.C. sections 2200 - 2208 are “the Act”), vendors are ineligible to bid on, submit a bid for, enter into, or renew any contract with the State for goods or services of one million dollars ($1,000,000) or more if the vendor engages in investment activities, in Iran, as defined in the Act.

Bidder certifies that it is not on the current list of Entities Prohibited from Contracting with Public Entities in California per the Act found at:

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Resources- List-Folder/List-of-Ineligible-Businesses

o. California Public Records Act (PRA)

Upon award, all documents and information therein, submitted in response to this IFB become property of the State of California and will be regarded as public records under the Public Records Act, pursuant to Government Code section 6250, et seq.

p. Executive Order N-6-22 – Russia Sanctions

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

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

q. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Technology

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

IFB No. 127812 https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Resources-List-Folder/List-of-Ineligible-Businesses https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Resources/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Resources-List-Folder/List-of-Ineligible-Businesses

Bidder / Offeror must notify the State in writing if it: (1) intends to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or (2), intends to utilize GenAI, including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts: (i) functionality of a State system, (ii) risk to the State, or (iii) Contract performance. For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.

Failure to report GenAI to the State may result in disqualification. The State reserves the right to seek any and all relief to which it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure.

Upon notification by a Bidder / Offeror of GenAI as required, the State reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject bids/offers that present an unacceptable level of risk to the State.

Government Code section 11549.64 defines “Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)” as an artificial intelligence system that can generate derived synthetic content, including text, images, video, and audio that emulates the structure and characteristics of the system’s training data.

r. Temporary and Leased Workers on Public Works Contracts

Contractors and subcontractors performing public works services are required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations including, but not limited to, requirements contained in California Labor Code section 1780 related to temporary and leased workers.

Any person acting on behalf of the State, or any political subdivision, or any contractor or subcontractor or agent or representative thereof, doing any public work who places any order for the employment of a workman on public work where the filling of the order for employment involves the charging of a fee, or the receiving of a valuable consideration from any applicant for employment is guilty of a misdemeanor. Contractors and subcontractors shall also comply with California Unemployment Insurance Code provisions regarding the use of temporary or leased workers in the construction trades.

IFB REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

Please complete the checklist below to confirm that all items are contained with the Bid.

Place a check mark () next to each item being submitted. For the Bid to be responsive, the checklist and all required documents must be submitted from the list below. Offers must be submitted electronically via email or delivered by mail prior to the closing of the solicitation.

The Bid must contain: Each required supporting document and a completed Requirements Checklist sheet.

The need to verify that all required documentation is submitted with the Bid cannot be overemphasized as failure to submit all completed documents referenced on this checklist may cause the Bid to be rejected.

CHECK

() #REFERENCE DOCUMENT NAME / DESCRIPTION REQUIRED

Attachment 1 Cost Proposal YES Attachment 2 Bidders Declaration

(Must complete all relevant sections to the prime and subcontractors including page numbers, located in the bottom right-hand corner)

YES

Attachment 3 Contractor Certification Clauses 04/2017 (CCC 04/2017) YES Attachment 4 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension

Indelibility and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transaction

YES

Attachment 5 California Civil Rights Laws Certification YES

Attachment 6 Certification Regarding Lobbying YES Attachment 7 Non-Collusion Declaration YES Attachment 8 STD 204 Payee Data Records YES

Copy of Department of Industrial Regulations Public Works Contractor Registration

YES

Copy of C-15 License YES

SEE PAGE 2 FOR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The following forms are required, if applicable, at the time of submittal. Failure to submit all completed documents referenced on following checklist may cause the Bid to be rejected.

CHECK

() #REFERENCE DOCUMENT NAME / DESCRIPTION

Attachment 9 Darfur Contracting Act Certification Attachment 10 STD 205 Payee Data Record Supplement

Secretary of State Certification of Status

The following document(s) are due upon award:

Copy of Vendor’s Insurance Certificates and Additional Insured Endorsement(s)

Bond Payment STD 843, DVBE Declaration

I, ______________________, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that I have carefully read, reviewed, and fully completed all documents required in connection with this Invitation for Bid. I affirm that I understand the requirements and conditions set forth in the specifications and agree to provide the requested goods and/or services at the cost specified in the cost proposal. I further certify that all bid documents, responses, and information submitted by me, or on behalf of the bidder, are complete, accurate, and provided in good faith.

(Signature of representative/date)

EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK

(Standard Agreement)

1. This Agreement is entered into by and between the Employment Development Department, hereinafter referred to as the EDD, and TBD, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, for the purpose of providing Carpet Replacement Services for the EDD facility located at 371 W. Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401, in accordance with IFB No. 127812.

2. The Project Representatives during the term of this Agreement will be:

State Agency Contractor

Employment Development Department Attn: Jhomayra Camacho 15315 Texaco Avenue, MIC 336LA

Attn:

Paramount, CA 90723 Phone: (310) 717-4151 Phone: (xxx) xxx-xxxx

Email: Jhomayra.Camacho@edd.ca.gov

3. Either party may make changes to their Project Representative by giving written notice to the other party. Said changes shall not require an amendment to this Agreement.

4. The services shall be provided in accordance with Exhibit A-1, Specifications, Exhibit A-2, Floor Plan, and Exhibit A-3, Asbestos Report, which are incorporated as a part of this Agreement.

5. Health and Safety Requirements

The Contractor when entering the EDD facility and/or property is expected to be familiar with and abide by all statewide and locally mandated health and safety requirements. Such requirements include, but are not limited to, remaining compliant with personal protective equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment requirements provided under state and federal occupational safety and health laws.

The EDD also requires that the Contractor follow additional guidelines from the CDPH and public health officials, such as avoiding close contact with others and engaging in hygienic practices while working. The EDD reserves the right to require stricter requirements than are recommended by local and state public health authorities. Non-compliance by the Contractor, its employees, or any subcontractors may result in the EDD refusing entry onto, or removal from, the EDD property. A breach of these requirements grants the EDD the right to terminate this Agreement.

IFB No. 127812 mailto:Jhomayra.Camacho@edd.ca.gov

EXHIBIT A-1

SPECIFICATIONS

(Standard Agreement)

EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

371 W. Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401

I. GENERAL

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment and materials, and pay all taxes, permits, and/or inspection fees necessary to perform the work at the EDD facility located at 371 W. Third Street, San Bernardino, CA 92401, in accordance with these Specifications.

The Contractor shall install all materials/products per the manufacturer’s specifications and per accepted industry standards. Should there be any errors or omissions in any of the instructions, specifications, or exhibits in regards to methods recommended, it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to notify the EDD Representative, and upon agreement, use the appropriate method or process to obtain the INTENDED FINISHED PRODUCT.

NOTE: For purposes of this Agreement, the EDD Representative shall be considered the EDD Business Operations, Planning and Support Division, Facilities Management Specialist or Facilities Representative, located at the EDD, 15315 Texaco Ave, Paramount, CA 90723.

The EDD Representative is NOT the Manager of the EDD Office or one of his/her designees.

II. SCOPE OF WORK

A. The intent of this Agreement is for the Contractor to remove and haul away the existing top layer of carpet tile, baseboards, and transition strips; clean and prepare the floors; and install new carpet, new resilient flooring (LVT) (please refer to Floor Plan), rubber baseboard, and transition strips for the EDD-owned facility located at the above-referenced address in accordance with these Specifications.

B. The Contractor will be expected to provide any or all of the following during the term of this Agreement:

• Inspections pertaining to carpet replacement services

• Consultation/planning on best method to achieve intended result

• Completion of carpet replacement work orders as provided by the EDD

Representative

• Identify and report to the EDD Representative any safety hazard, faulty equipment, or other condition encountered during the course of the work at the EDD office which the Contractor determines is needing repair or replacement

• The Contractor shall comply with all federal, state, EDD, and local office policies and procedures while on the premises

C. All work shall be completed in compliance with any related drawings and specifications, and shall comply with all applicable building codes, regulations and ordinances. For final acceptance, all work areas shall be complete and ready for occupancy; all equipment shall be installed, connected and in operating condition, and all utility connections shall be complete and accepted by the city, county or state authority having jurisdiction.

D. The Contractor must have a valid C-15 State Contractor’s License. Licenses shall be furnished by the Contractor in accordance with applicable local ordinances and state and federal laws regarding labor on public buildings and specifications contained in this Agreement. Should any specification in the Agreement fail to comply with such ordinances and laws, the Contractor shall be required to comply with such statutes at no extra cost to the EDD.

(Standard Agreement)

E. The Contractor shall not assign or subcontract any work performed under the terms of this Agreement.

F. Travel time will be at the Contractor’s expense. All employees shall be paid prevailing wage.

III. SPECIFICATIONS

A. SITE WORK: The following are examples of the types of work the Contractor will be required to complete during the course of this Agreement. It is not intended to be “all inclusive.”

1. Measurements – Carpet Surface Area

• Verify actual square footage. The square footage of this facility is 15,042. This footprint includes both hard and carpeted flooring. The carpeted area is estimated at 11,258 square feet and the resilient flooring (LVT) area is estimated at 1,089 square feet.

2. Removal/Hauling

• Remove and haul away to an offsite location the existing top layer of carpet tile, baseboards, transition strips, materials, waste, debris, and other necessary rubbish.

3. Preparation

• Clean and prepare the floors for carpet tile installation.

• Ensure uneven flooring is smooth without disturbing the bottom layer of carpet tiles.

4. Modular Systems Furniture (MSF)

• Elevate and lower all MSF for the carpet installation per industry standards. The

Contractor shall provide reparations to any MSF, equipment, item, property, or surface damaged by elevating, lowering, or the installation process. Computers will remain on the work surface of the MSF. All loose desktop items will be removed by the EDD.

• Align MSF back in its original location upon completion of each day’s work. The MSF must be symmetrical and walkways should have the appropriate width.

5. Moving

• Move all freestanding furniture and items (cabinets, shelving, tables, boxes, etc.)

as needed and relocate after the carpet installation. The Contractor shall provide their own ladders or lifts to access high areas. The EDD shall ensure all workstations in carpeted areas are prepared for carpet installation. All work surfaces shall be cleared and boxed for the carpet installation, except for computers, phones, and related equipment (monitor, etc.).

• Should there be a question regarding any item to be moved, the Contractor should contact the EDD Representative for direction.

6. Installation

• Furnish and install the carpet tiles with commercial grade adhesive in the pattern, style, color, quality, size, approved by the EDD. Carpet tiles shall be installed at even and uniform heights throughout the office without any variances. All carpet shall be securely attached to the floor.

(Standard Agreement)

• Furnish and install resilient flooring (LVT) in the pattern, style, and color as determined by the EDD.

• Furnish and install rubber coved baseboard in the pattern, style, color, quality, size, and brand approved by the EDD. All baseboards shall be securely attached with commercial grade adhesive.

• Furnish and install transition strips where the carpet tiles join with other surfaces in the pattern, style, color, quality, size, and brand approved by the EDD.

7. Door Use/Swing

• Trim/shave the bottom of doors adequately where new carpet is installed to ensure proper door use/swing.

8. Underfloor Systems and/or Mechanisms

• If applicable, address underfloor systems and/or mechanisms (Walkerducts, wire management, electrical outlets, or raceways) appropriately by contacting the EDD Representative for direction.

9. California Gold Sustainable Carpet Standard Certification

• “All carpet shall meet California Gold Sustainable Carpet Standard certification and provide proof of certification in submittals and upon delivery of materials.”

The only exemption to this standard is when patching or repairing within an existing field of carpet when not possible to match existing patterns with certified products.

o Level loop, textured loop, level-cut, or level-cut/uncut pile texture and maximum pile height of ½” per the 2022 California Building Code (CBC), chapter 11B, sections 302-304.

o Carpet edges shall comply with the 2022 CBC, chapter 11B, sections 302-

304. Changes in level up to ¼ inch vertical and without edge treatment and for changes in level between ¼ inch and ½ inch shall be accomplished by means of a ramp.

o All carpet shall be installed per the manufacture’s guidelines. Firm cushion installation that complies with the 2022 CBC, chapter 11B, sections 302-304 is also applicable. The carpet shall be securely attached, have a firm cushion, pad, or backing, and have a level loop/textured loop, and level-cut pile or level-cut/uncut pile texture. The maximum pile height shall be ½ inch (12.7 mm). Carpet edge trim shall comply with 11B-303.

o Carpet shall be installed in accordance with the Carpet and Rug Institute CRI 104, Standard for Installation of Textile Floor Covering Materials. The installation shall be guaranteed against bubbling, wrinkling, stretching/shrinking, opening seams, or other evidence of poor workmanship for a period of two (2) years following installation. This guarantee shall cover normal wear and tear and note deficiencies occurring as a result of damage, negligence and/or alterations.

o Random graphic pattern loop non-generic branded, 6 or 6.6 Nylon face yarn with inherent static control.

o Broadloom pile carpet shall have inherent static control capability to assure a maximum 3.5 KV rating at 20% relative humidity and 70° F as measured by the AATCC-Test Method 134.

o Anti-microbial properties shall be used for healthcare, senior care, or childcare and ‘clean’ areas.

o Pattern and color will be determined by the EDD.

(Standard Agreement) o All carpet shall be securely attached. All adhesives used shall be non-toxic, low odor, solvent free, and shall have no toxic vapors and contain no carcinogenic materials.

o All doors in carpeted areas shall be undercut sufficiently to permit free swinging.

o Carpeting must conform to Federal Occupation, and Safety and Health regulations concerning fire proofing.

• Carpet o Density: 5000 minimum, heavy commercial use.

o Tuft bind strength shall be a minimum of 5 lbs., ASTM D 1335-98; Standard

Test Method for Tuft Bind (edge ravel) of Pile Yarn Floor Companies, tested wet or dry. Warranty edge ravel for 10 years.

o Face yarn weight: minimum 16 oz./sq. yd.

o Minimum of 10 lbs. backing delamination test, per ASTM D 3936-05 Standard

Test Method for Resistance to Delamination of the Secondary Backing of Pile Yarn Floor Covering.

o Minimum rating of 7 anti-stain tests, per AATCC Test Method 175-2008 Stain Resistance Pile Floor Coverings.

o Lessor shall provide 2 percent of product overage, including accent carpet, up to a maximum of 100 sq. yards from the same dye lot for future repairs.

10. Resilient Flooring Requirements

• Resilient Flooring (LVT) shall meet ASTM F 1066, FS SS-T-312B, Type IV, Composition 1, Class 2, having uniform thickness of 1/8” with square true edges of manufacturer’s standard color and pattern as selected. Product shall comply with all regulations controlling the use of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s).

Provide one carton (40 pieces) of additional matching floor tile.

• Resilient Flooring shall have a coefficient of friction of at least 0.6 per ASTM D2047. It shall be installed in strict accordance with manufacturer’s approved installation instructions using the appropriate recommended 100% solvent free adhesive.

11. Rubber Base Requirements:

• The Contractor shall provide and install cove wall base at all carpet and resilient floor finish areas. Wall base shall be extruded rubber cove, 1/8” thick x 4” high complying with ASTM F-1861 or wider depending on final installation height of the selected carpet or LVT. The color shall be selected by the EDD Representative.

12. Overage

• Upon completion of the project, the Contractor shall provide the EDD Representative with a 10% overage of the selected carpet, resilient flooring (LVT), and cove baseboard.

13. All of the above work shall be done in accordance with industry standards and the manufacturer’s guidelines. All manufactured products shall be purchased with respect to existing code requirements. Additionally, all color and pattern specifications must be approved by the EDD Representative prior to the commencement of work.

B. VERIFICATION: All services shall be subject to inspection by the EDD Representative at any and all times during the performance thereof.

C. FINAL: Ensure all cleaning supplies, tools, and materials are picked up. Upon completion of the work, the EDD Representative and the Contractor will perform a final walkthrough to ensure the project is completed as agreed upon.

D. UTILITY INTERRUPTIONS: Interruptions to any services for the purpose of making or breaking a connection shall be made only after consultation and agreement with the EDD Representative and shall be at such time and such duration as may be directed.

The Contractor shall make necessary provisions as required to maintain existing services to occupied areas with the building.

E. THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to field verify all existing conditions and measurements prior to submitting a bid proposal.

2. The Contractor shall furnish all labor and equipment necessary to perform all of the services presented in the specifications in a professional, orderly, timely, and efficient manner. The Contractor’s employees, equipment, building materials, etc., shall be restricted to the immediate area of work being performed.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible for removal of all debris, parts, and rubbish generated by performing the services of this Agreement. Any cost involved for removal shall be paid for by the Contractor.

F. ASBESTOS: The Contractor shall not disturb any areas/materials containing asbestos.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the EDD Representative prior to working in any area containing asbestos.

G. DISCREPANCIES: Should any error, discrepancy, or doubt arise as to the intent and purpose of these Specifications, the Contractor shall immediately refer the same to the EDD Representative for further instructions before proceeding with the work affected.

H. WORKMANSHIP: All labor shall be journeyman skilled for the particular work involved.

All workmanship must be of high quality level and meet all industry standards.

I. CLEANUP: The Contractor shall keep site clean daily. Upon completion of work, all surfaces (including glass, carpets, walls, furniture, and equipment) shall be clean of any foreign material due to work performed under this Agreement.