IFPQ_04A7160.pdf

CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR

California Department of Transportation

ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1727 30TH STREET, MS 65

SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7006

PHONE (916) 227-6000

TTY 711

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/

February 13, 2025

Invitation For Price Quote (IFPQ)

IFPQ # 04A7160

Notice to Prospective Contractors

You are invited to review and respond to this Small Business (SB) Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ), IFPQ 04A7160 titled Exterior Window Washing and Granite Cleaning Services in Alameda County. In submitting your quote, you must comply with the instructions found herein.

“This solicitation is authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 14838.5, which provides for the award of contracts for the acquisition of goods, services, or information technology that has an estimated value of greater than $5,000.00, but less than $250,000.00, to a certified SB, including a Micro Business, or a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise.” A bid of $250,000 and above will result in rejection of your bid due to non-responsiveness.

Note that all Agreements entered into with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will include, by reference, General Terms and Conditions (GTC 04/2017) and Contract Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) that must 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.

In the opinion of Caltrans, this IFPQ is complete and without need of explanation; however, if you have questions, or should you need any clarifying information, the contact person for this IFPQ is:

Benjamin Tran California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Email Address: Benjamin.Tran@dot.ca.gov Phone: (279) 234-2336

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

*Technical questions regarding this solicitation will be addressed in writing and at a Pre-Bid Site Inspection to be held on February 20, 2025, at 111 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612. See Section C1, Time Schedule, for more details.

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE EITHER ATTACHED (ATTACHMENTS 1 & 2) OR THE

DOCUMENT LINK IS PROVIDED ON ATTACHMENT 3, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

Sincerely, Benjamin Tran Contract Analyst https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/ https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language

Invitation for Price Quote IFPQ Number 04A7160

Purpose and Description of Services

1. Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary to perform exterior window washing and granite cleaning for Caltrans District 04 in Alameda County.

2. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A, for a more complete description of services.

Bidder’s Minimum Qualifications

1. Bidder shall provide price quotes in compliance with the Wages and Employee Benefits or In Lieu Cash Payments as described herein (Gov. Code Section 19134).

2. Failure of bidder to sufficiently provide any or all the minimum qualifications, in the opinion of Caltrans, will result in the bidder’s bid deemed non-responsive.

Price Quotation Requirements and Information

1. Time Schedule

It is recognized that time is of the essence. All bidders are hereby advised of the following schedule and will be expected to adhere to the required dates and times.

Event Date Time

(Pacific Time)

IFPQ available to prospective bidders 02/13/2025

Optional Pre-Bid Site Inspection 02/20/2025 10:00 a.m.

Written Question Submittal 02/21/2025 5:00 p.m.

Final Date for Quote Submission 02/28/2025 5:00 p.m.

Proposed Award Date (estimate) 03/07/2025

2. Optional Pre-Bid Site Inspection

A. An optional pre-bid site inspection is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. on February 20, 2025, at 111 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 for the purpose of discussing concerns regarding this IFPQ.

B. In the event a potential prime contractor is unable to attend the optional pre-bid site inspection, an authorized representative may attend on its behalf. The representative may only sign in for one (1) company.

C. All prospective contractors are to be assembled at Caltrans, 111 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612, at 10:00 a.m. on February 20, 2025. Bidders must sign in (on the sheet provided) upon arrival and sign out upon completion of the walk-through activities.

Caltrans will conduct the site inspection of the facilities and disseminate any additional information to participants, if necessary.

3. Reasonable Accommodation

For bidders who need assistance due to a physical impairment; a reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request for the pre-bid site inspection. The bidder must call the designated Caltrans contact no later than the fifth (5th) working day prior to the scheduled date and time of the site inspection to arrange for a reasonable accommodation.

4. Questions and Answers

A. Questions regarding this IFPQ must be submitted in writing. Bidders are encouraged to submit their written questions by 5:00 p.m., February 21, 2025.

B. Written questions must include the individual's name, firm name, complete address, and must reference IFPQ No. 04A7160 Questions must be sent to the following email:

Email: Benjamin.Tran@dot.ca.gov

C. Written responses to all questions will be collectively compiled and posted as an Addendum to the Cal eProcure website (https://caleprocure.com/pages/index,aspx). It is the responsibility of the bidder to access the website for any changes or addenda that may be posted. Refer to Section C1, Time Schedule, for the IFPQ’s schedule of events and dates/times. Bidder can contact the Contract Analyst named above.

5. Costs Included in Quote Rates

Quotation prices/rates shall include the cost of employer payments to or on behalf of employees, subsistence, travel, compensation insurance premiums, unemployment contributions, social security taxes, contract bond premiums, and any other taxes or assessments, including but not limited to, sales and use taxes required by law or otherwise and no additional allowance will be made thereof unless separate payment provisions in the Agreement should specifically so provide.

6. Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling

Contractor generating organic waste or commercial solid waste shall comply with SB 1383;

also, Contractor will arrange for recycling services required by this section in a manner that is consistent with State and local laws and requirements, including a local ordinance or local jurisdiction’s franchise agreement, applicable to the collection, handling, or recycling of organic waste and commercial solid waste. This requirement does not modify, limit, or abrogate Contractor’s right to sell or donate its recyclable organic waste materials consistent with the requirements of Public Resources Code Sections 42649.8 et seq. When applicable, Contractor must comply with these provisions.

7. Motor Carrier Permit Requirements

A. Contractor is responsible for determining whether California Vehicle Code Sections 34601 and 34620 require Contractor to have a valid Motor Carrier Permit (MCP) issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in order for Contractor to lawfully perform any part or aspect of the work described in Exhibit A, Scope of Work, and, if California Vehicle Code Sections 34601 and 34620 do require same for any part or aspect of such work, Contractor must have a valid MCP(s) issued from the DMV for its services as a Motor Carrier of Property under this Agreement. Contractor shall pay any required fees necessary to obtain and maintain in good standing during the entire term of this Agreement any such required MCP(s).

B. MCP(s), if any, required for Contractor’s Motor Carriers of Property under California Vehicle Code Sections 34601 and 34620 shall be on file with Contractor for the duration of this Agreement. Upon request of Caltrans Contract Manager or their designee, the Contractor must immediately provide to Caltrans a copy of the required MCP(s), if any.

8. Standard Title VI/Nondiscrimination Assurances (DOT Order No. 1050.2A)

Caltrans, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Statute 252, 42 USC Sections 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any agreement entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

mailto:Benjamin.Tran@dot.ca.gov https://caleprocure.com/pages/index,aspx

9. Benefits

A. Agreements awarded from this solicitation are subject to Government Code Section 19134, and the bidder shall include in their price quotations, applicable provisions for Wages and Employee Benefits or In Lieu Cash Payments for all covered employees.

B. Contractor bid shall comply with the provision of Government Code Section 19134 and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 1896.300 (2 CCR Section 1896.300 et.seq.). Failure to comply with the stated regulations may result in termination of this agreement.

C. Rate changes published by CalHR after issuance of this solicitation, but prior to quote due date, shall be included in an addendum to the solicitation.

D. By the submission of the signed Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, the bidder is committing to comply with the requirements of Government Code Section 19134 and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 1896.300 et seq. (2 CCR Section 1896.300 et seq.).

E. Wages and Employee Benefits shall be included and quoted as part of the Price Quote Proposal.

F. Before execution of the Agreement, employers choosing to offer actual health benefits coverage and/or an actual retirement benefit plan (rather than In Lieu Cash Payments) shall provide evidence of such coverage and/or plan to Caltrans. Failure to provide verifiable evidence of such coverage and/or plan shall be grounds for rejection of quote.

10. Insurance

A. The bidder who receives the Agreement award must provide a Certificate of Insurance providing proof of insurance to the Division of Procurement and Contracts within 10 workdays from the date of notification of award. The State’s Office of Risk and Insurance Management will review insurance certificates and/or proof of self-insurance documentation before execution of the Agreement. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E, for the applicable and specific insurance requirements and coverage limits.

B. The insurance carrier shall provide an endorsement for the additional insured statement as follows:

Caltrans, State of California, its officers, agents, and employees shall be included as additional insured, but only with respect to work performed for the State of California under this Agreement.

C. The additional insured endorsement must accompany the certificate of insurance.

D. Satisfying a Self-Insured Retention (SIR)

All insurance required by this Agreement must allow, but not require, the State to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR. The choice to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR is at the State’s discretion. If the State chooses to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR, Contractor shall reimburse the State for the same.

E. Available Coverages/Limits

In the event the insurance coverages obtained by Contractor is broader in scope than, and/or the limits are higher than, those required under the Agreement, all such broader coverage and/or higher limits available to Contractor shall also be available and applicable to the State.

11. Darfur Contracting Act

A. The Darfur Contracting Act, Public Contract Code Section 10475-10481, applies to any company that currently or within the previous three (3) years has had business activities or other operations outside of the United States. The Act was passed by the California Legislature and signed into law by the Governor to preclude State agencies generally from contracting with “scrutinized” companies that do business in the African nation of Sudan (of which the Darfur region is a part), for the reasons described in Public Contract Code Section 10475. All bidders shall complete the Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0077), provided as a link in Attachment 3, Required Documents, and submit with the proposal.

B. If your company has not, within the previous three (3) years, had any business activities or other operations outside of the United States, complete Option 1 on the ADM-0077.

C. A scrutinized company is a company doing business in Sudan as defined in PCC Section 10476. Scrutinized companies are ineligible to, and cannot, bid on or submit a proposal for an agreement with a State agency for goods or services (Pub. Cont. Code Section 10477(a)).

D. Therefore, Public Contract Code Section 10478(a) requires a company that currently has (or within the previous three (3) years has had) business activities or other operations outside of the United States to certify that it is not a “scrutinized” company, during the Agreement award process with a State agency.

E. A scrutinized company may still, however, submit a bid or proposal for a Contract with a State agency for goods or services if the company first obtains permission from the Department of General Services (DGS) according to the criteria set forth in Public Contract Code Section 10477(b).

12. Price Quote Submittal

A. The Price Quote should be emailed as described below. The price quote must be received by Caltrans, Division of Procurement and Contracts (DPAC), by dates and times shown in Section C, Price Quotation Requirements and Information.

B. The price quote email should be clearly marked with the IFPQ number, title, and ‘PRICE QUOTATION SUBMITTAL’, as shown in the following example:

IFPQ Number: 04A7160

PRICE QUOTATION SUBMITTAL–DO NOT OPEN

C. All quotes shall include the documents identified in the IFPQ; see Attachment 3, Required Documents. Quotes not including the required documents may be deemed non-responsive. A non-responsive price quote is one that does not meet the basic quote requirements.

D. Only an individual who is legally authorized to bind the proposing firm contractually shall sign all documents requiring a signature, and each document must bear a signature.

E. Email to: Benjamin.Tran@dot.ca.gov

F. Pursuant to Government Code Section 14838.5, Caltrans must receive at least two (2) price quotes from certified SB/MBs or at least two (2) price quotes from DVBEs before it can make an agreement award. Therefore, at Caltrans’ discretion, if only one price quote is received, the timeframe for receipt of price quotes may be extended in order to receive the minimum number of quotes required by the Government Code. All prospective bidders will be notified via email or telephone of any extensions.

mailto:Benjamin.Tran@dot.ca.gov

G. Price quotes must include the performance of all the services described herein. Any attempt to modify the Price Quote Proposal document to deviate from the work specifications will not be considered and will cause a price quote to be rejected.

H. A price quote may be rejected if it is conditional, incomplete, or if it contains any alterations of form or other irregularities of any kind. Caltrans may reject any price quote on the basis that it is not responsive or from a responsible bidder and may waive any immaterial deviation in a quote. Caltrans' waiver of an immaterial defect shall in no way modify the IFPQ document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with all requirements if awarded the Agreement.

I. Costs for developing price quotes and in anticipation of award of the contract are entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be charged to the State.

J. A bidder may modify a price quote after its submission by first withdrawing the original price quote and then by resubmitting a new price quote prior to the price quote submittal deadline. Bidder modifications offered in any other manner, oral or written, will not be considered.

K. A bidder may withdraw a price quote by, prior to price quote submission deadline, submitting a written withdrawal request to Caltrans, at Benjamin.Tran@dot.ca.gov, signed by the bidder or an agent authorized in accordance with Section L below. A bidder may thereafter submit a new price quote prior to the price quote submittal deadline. Price quotes may not be withdrawn without cause subsequent to the price quote submittal deadline.

L. Only an individual who is authorized to bind the bidding firm contractually shall sign the attached Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet. The signature must also indicate the title or position that the individual holds in the firm. An unsigned quote may be cause for bid rejection.

M. Caltrans may modify the IFPQ prior to the date fixed for submission of price quotations by the issuance of an addendum sent to all parties who received an IFPQ package.

N. Caltrans reserves the right to reject all price quotes for reasonable cause.

O. Bidders are cautioned not to rely on Caltrans during its evaluation process to discover and report to the bidder any defects and errors in the submitted documents. Before submitting their documents, bidders should carefully proof them for errors and full adherence to the IFPQ requirements.

P. 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 contract amount will be made due to a lack of careful examination of work sites and specifications.

Q. Caltrans does not accept alternate contract language from a bidder. A price quote with such language will be considered a counterproposal and will be rejected. The State’s General Terms and Conditions (GTC 04/2017) are not negotiable. The GTC 04/2017 may be viewed at Internet site https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page- Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language.

13. Evaluation and Selection

A. At the time of quote opening, each price quote will be checked for the presence or absence of required information in conformance with the submission requirements of this IFPQ.

B. Caltrans will evaluate each price quote to determine its responsiveness to Caltrans’ needs.

mailto:Benjamin.Tran@dot.ca.gov https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language

C. Price quotes that contain false or misleading statements, or which provide references, which do not support an attribute or condition claimed by the bidder, shall be rejected.

D. The Agreement, if awarded, shall be awarded to the responsible bidder who submits the lowest price quote and meets all the specifications. A price quote meets the specifications if it complies with all the requirements in this solicitation. In the event of a tie quote, Caltrans will draw lots to determine the successful contractor. Only one (1) price quote may be submitted by an entity: individual, firm, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or combination thereof. Receipt of more than one (1) price quote from an entity will result in all quotes from that entity being rejected and returned to the bidder.

14. Standard Conditions of Service

A. Service shall not begin before the start date set forth in the Agreement. After all approvals have been obtained, and the Agreement is executed, should Contractor fail to commence work at the agreed upon time, Caltrans, upon five (5) days written notice to contractor, reserves the right to terminate the Agreement. In addition, contractor shall be liable to Caltrans for the difference between contractor's price quote and the actual cost of performing work by the second lowest bidder or by another contractor.

B. All performance under the Agreement shall be completed on or before the expiration date of the contract.

C. Antitrust Provisions

1) Bidder offers and agrees, and will require all of his other Subcontractors and suppliers to agree, that if the bid is accepted, it will assign to the purchasing body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 USC Section 15) or under the Cartwright Act Chapter 2, commencing with Section 16700, of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code, arising from purchases of goods, materials, or services by the bidder for sale to the purchasing body pursuant to the bid. Such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the purchasing body tenders final payment to the bidder (Gov. Code Section 4552).

2) If the awarding body or public purchasing body receives, either through judgment or settlement, a monetary recovery for a cause of action assigned under this Government Code Sections 4550-4554, the assignor shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for actual legal costs incurred and may, upon demand, recover from the public body any portion of the recovery, including treble damages and attributable overcharges that were paid by the assignor but were not paid by the public body as a part of the price quote, less the expenses incurred in obtaining that portion of the recovery.

3) Upon demand in writing by the assignor, the assignee shall, within one year from such demand, reassign the cause of action assigned under Government Code Sections 4550-4554 if the assignor has been or may have been injured by the violation of law for which the cause of action arose and (a) the assignee has not been injured thereby, or (b) the assignee declines to file a court action for the cause of action (See Government Code Section 4554).

D. If the bidder is awarded the Agreement and refuses to sign the Agreement presented for signature within the time and manner required, the bidder will be liable to Caltrans for actual damages resulting to Caltrans therefrom or 10 percent (10%) of the amount quoted, whichever is less.

E. Loss Leader usage is prohibited in this solicitation: 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 Business and Professions Code Section 17030. “Loss Leader” means any article or product sold at less than cost where, a) the purpose is to induce, promote, or encourage the purchase of other merchandise; or b) the effect is a tendency or capacity to mislead or deceive purchasers of prospective purchasers; or c) the effect is to divert trade from or otherwise injure competitors.

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

15. Executive Order N-6-22 – Russian 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 unless the contract has been Federalized (i.e., there is federal participation in any phase). By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine 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 State.

16. Executive Order N-12-23 – Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Technology Use and Reporting

A. 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.

B. Bidder / Offeror / Contractor must notify the State in writing if their solution or service includes, or makes available, any GenAI including GenAI from third parties or subcontractors.

C. The State has developed a GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000) to be completed by the Bidder / Offeror / Contractor.

D. Failure to submit the GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000) will result in disqualification of the Bidder / Offeror / Contractor.

E. Failure to report GenAI to the State may void any resulting contract. The State reserves its right to seek any and all relief it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure.

F. Upon receipt of a Bidder / Offeror / Contractor GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000), 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.

https://www.gov.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/3.4.22-Russia-Ukraine-Executive-Order.pdf https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std1000.pdf

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ∙ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Agreement Number 04A7160

PRICE QUOTE PROPOSAL Attachment 1 ADM-141 ADM-1412 (REV. 10/2024) Page 1 of 2

Contractor’s Name (Please Print):

Item Number

Estimated Quantity

Unit Of Measure Item Total

1 1 Each

All labor, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, travel, and incidentals necessary to perform exterior window washing and granite cleaning from the ground (1st) floor and up to the 16th floor of the North side of building at the Caltrans District 04 Office Building, per Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

2 1 Each

All labor, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, travel, and incidentals necessary to perform exterior window washing and granite cleaning from the ground (1st) floor and up to the 16th floor of the South side of building at the Caltrans District 04 Office Building, per Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

3 1 Each

All labor, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, travel, and incidentals necessary to perform exterior window washing and granite cleaning from the ground (1st) floor and up to the 16th floor of the East side of building at the Caltrans District 04 Office Building, per Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

4 1 Each

All labor, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, travel,and incidentals necessary to perform exterior window washing and granite cleaning from the ground (1st) floor and up to the 16th floor of the West side of building at the Caltrans District 04 Office Building, per Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

Total this Proposal

1) Above quantities are estimates only and are given as a basis for comparison of bids. No guarantee is made or implied as to the exact quantity needed.

2) In case of discrepancy between the unit price and the total set forth for a unit basis item, the unit price shall prevail.

3) Do not alter, modify, or change this bid proposal. Any alterations, modifications, or changes to this bid proposal will be grounds to reject the bid.

4) Each line item must be bid. Do not leave any unit price column blank or this price quote proposal will be deemed non-responsive.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ∙ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Agreement Number 04A7160

PRICE QUOTE PROPOSAL Attachment 1 ADM-141 ADM-1412 (REV. 10/2024) Page 2 of 2

Bidder should indicate at time of bid which method will be used to comply with Government Code Section 19134 employee benefits requirements.

Bidder should select one (1) of three (3) options below:

☐ 1. Providing a benefit plan to employees valued at the CalHR benefits blended parties rate. Contractors electing to provide actual benefits (versus cash-in-lieu) to employees must provide evidence of benefit coverage to Caltrans upon notice of award. Evidence shall consist of the names of insurance providers and terms of coverage, or

☐ 2. Cash equal to CalHR blended benefits rate, or

☐ 3. Combination of a benefit plan and cash payments which together equal CalHR Total Rates Blended

Bidders electing to provide actual benefits (versus cash-in-lieu) to their employees must provide evidence of benefit coverage to Caltrans upon notice of award per Attachment 4, Exhibit B, Section 9 Employee Wages and Benefits.

Attachment 2

Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

Only an individual who is authorized to bind the bidding firm contractually shall sign the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet. The signature must indicate the title or position that the individual holds in the firm.

This Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet must be signed and returned along with all “required attachments” as an entire package. The price quote must be transmitted in accordance with IFPQ instructions.

A. Our all-inclusive price quote is submitted and marked “Price Quotation Submittal–Do Not Open”.

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

C. 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.

D. The signature and date affixed hereon certifies that this bid is a firm offer for a 90-day period.

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

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

2b. Email Address

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. (FEIN) 8. California Corporation No.

Indicate the Department of Industrial Relations information:

9. Contractor Registration Number

Indicate applicable license and/or certification information:

10. Contractors State License Board

Number

11. PUC License Number

CAL-T-

12. Required

Licenses/Certifications

13.Proposer’s Name (Print) 14. Title

15. Signature 16. Date

17. Are you certified with the Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS) as:

a. Small Business Enterprise 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 OSDS, if an application is pending: _________________

Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

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

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

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

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

7 Enter your Federal employee tax identification number.

Enter your corporation number assigned by the California Secretary of State. This information is used to verify if a corporation is in good standing and qualified to conduct business in California.

Enter your Contractor Registration Number assigned by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). This Information will be used to determine if you are registered with DIR.

Complete if your firm holds a California contractor’s license. This information will be used to verify possession of a contractor’s license for public works agreements.

Complete if your firm holds a PUC license. This information will be used to verify possession of a PUC license for public works agreements.

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.

13, 14, 15, 16 Must be completed. These items are self-explanatory.

If certified as a Small Business Enterprise, place a check in the “Yes” box, and enter your certification number on the line. If certified as a Disabled Veteran 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 the Department of General Services, Office Small Business and DVBE Services. To get certified, go to https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/About/Page-Content/PD-Branch- Intro-Accordion-List/Office-of-Small-Business-and-Disabled-Veteran-Business- Enterprise/Certification-Program.

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/About/Page-Content/PD-Branch-Intro-Accordion-List/Office-of-Small-Business-and-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise/Certification-Program https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/About/Page-Content/PD-Branch-Intro-Accordion-List/Office-of-Small-Business-and-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise/Certification-Program https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/About/Page-Content/PD-Branch-Intro-Accordion-List/Office-of-Small-Business-and-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise/Certification-Program

Attachment 3 Required Documents

The following documents should be submitted, or your bid may be considered non-responsive.

Do not submit this checklist, the Proposed Form of Agreement, company advertisements, brochures, informational pamphlets, or any other document unless specifically noted in the IFPQ Requirements and/or as listed below.

☐ Attachment 1 – Price Quote Proposal (ADM-1412)

☐ Attachment 2 – Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

☐ STD 1000 GenAI Reporting and Factsheet

☐ Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0077) Darfur Contracting Act Certification

The following documents will be requested of the WINNING BIDDER at time of contract award;

they are NOT required at time of bid submittal:

☐ Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) Contractor Certification Clauses

☐ Insurance (Requirements outlined in Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E, Items 1 & 2)

☐ Payee Data Record (STD 204) Payee Data Record https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0077 https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/OLS/Resources/CCC-042017.pdf?la=en&hash=4DE3E4DC414511AE378794200BA43EBF91C758EE https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf

Attachment 4 Proposed Form of Agreement

Note to Bidders: The following pages represent a sample of the Agreement that will be awarded, if any, from this IFPQ. Please review it carefully and present any questions in writing to the contact identified for this IFPQ.

2. The term of this Agreement is:

Contractor’s Name TBD Agreement Number 04A7160

Exhibit A Commercial Services–State

Scope of Work

1. Contractor agrees to provide window and granite cleaning services to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), as described herein:

Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, travel, and incidentals necessary to perform exterior window washing and granite cleaning for District 04.

2. Subcontracting is not permitted under this Agreement. All references to subcontracting or subcontractors as found herein are not applicable to this Agreement.

3. The services shall be performed at Caltrans District 4 Office Building, 111 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612 in Alameda County.

4. Any reference to Caltrans Contract Manager shall also include designee.

5. This Agreement will commence on April 1, 2025 (estimate), or upon approval by Caltrans, whichever is later, and no work shall begin before that time. This Agreement is of no effect unless approved by Caltrans. Contractor shall not receive payment for work performed prior to approval of the Agreement and before receipt of notice to proceed by Caltrans Contract Manager. This Agreement shall expire on March 31, 2026 (estimate). The services shall be provided on Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except State holidays. The parties may amend this Agreement as permitted by law.

6. All inquiries during the term of this Agreement will be directed to the project representatives listed below. Contractor shall provide advance written notice and receive advance written approval by Caltrans Contract Manager, without the necessity of an amendment, before changing the Project Manager noted below.

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Contractor’s Name TBD

Section/Unit: District 04/Facilities

Contract Manager: TBD Project Manager:

Address: Address:

Business Phone Number: Business Phone Number:

Email: Email:

7. Detailed Description of Work To Be Performed and Duties of All Parties:

A. Contractor shall provide and use a cleaning agent strong enough to remove mineral build up on the exterior windows and granite from the ground (1st) floor and up to the 16th floor.

B. Contractor shall complete the cleaning in four (4) phases: north side of building, east side of building, south side of building, and west side of building. Each phase shall be completed within two (2) weeks.

C. Contractor shall have a Pre-Work Meeting with Caltrans Contract Manager prior to beginning work to discuss work performance and to establish a schedule. All work shall be completed by Contractor within one (1) month after the Pre-work meeting, unless an extension is approved, in writing, by Caltrans Contract Manager.

D. Dates of cleaning will be determined by Caltrans Contract Manager.

E. Aerial work may be performed using Caltrans existing suspended staging equipment. The Contractor shall pay for and provide proof that all equipment has been inspected and certified.

Contractor shall inspect all equipment prior to the start of each job, and after each occurrence.

Contractor shall assure that all working platforms and their components are inspected for visible and functional defects that could affect the platform’s structural integrity. Contractor shall test hoists each day before commencing work and shall proceed with scheduled work only when it has been determined that it is safe to proceed: Hoists tests shall include but not limited to:

checking the direction of hoist pulls and releases by lifting and lowering sample weight, representing personnel intending to use platform. Tests shall make certain that all scaffolding equipment contain sufficient capacity to raise personnel back to the boarding level of the building. All scaffolding equipment shall be returned to the original storage area after the completion of each job. See Photos of Scaffolding Equipment and Building, Attachment 2.

F. Failure to begin the work or failure to follow it to diligent conclusion shall be considered grounds for termination of this Agreement.

G. Contractor shall place drop cloths to protect any area where water may be spilled.

H. Water shall be removed from the glass/granite by standard rubber squeegee. Any residue remaining on the glass/granite surfaces shall be removed with a chamois cloth.

I. Cleaning shall precede from the upper floors downward in bands the width of the scaffolding.

Workers shall move the scaffolding and as to remain on the shaded side of the building throughout the work.

J. All windows and granite shall be cleaned thoroughly and left free of smudges and dirt.

K. Caltrans will be responsible for informing building occupants when the work will take place.

L. Contractor shall conduct the operations so as to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to the public. Contractor shall provide, at their expense and without cost to Caltrans, an attendant to keep work areas clear or provide adequate warning signs for the public of any dangerous conditions to be encountered and shall furnish, erect, and maintain such fences, barricades, lights, signs, and other devices necessary to prevent accidents and avoid damage or injury to the public.

M. Any work judged unsatisfactory by Caltrans Contract Manager shall be redone at Contractor’s expense and may be considered grounds for termination of this Agreement.

N. Contractor shall operate in such a manner as to avoid injury or damage to the property of Caltrans or adjacent property. If such objects are injured or damaged by reason of Contractor’s operations, they shall be replaced or restored at Contractor’s expense.

8. The Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each product to be used in conjunction with this Agreement must be displayed at the storage location per Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations. Contractor shall have a thorough knowledge of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations and warnings on labels of all chemicals and cleaners used. All Contractor’s employees shall be instructed as to the proper usage of all chemicals and cleaners.

9. Additional Contractor Requirements

A. Contractor shall provide each new employee with a minimum of four (4) hours of documented training and instruction prior to allowing the employee to begin services (side-by-side working will be permitted prior to completing the training). Training shall include proper use of cleaning products and all other services as required in accordance with this Exhibit A, Scope of Work, as well as safe work practices.

B. Contractor shall possess a working knowledge of high-rise scaffolding and provide one supervisor per two employees, who shall, at all times, be present at the site of the work while work is in progress, throughout the window washing/granite cleaning operation.

C. Contractor shall comply with Cal/OSHA (Division of Occupational Safety and Health) safety standards, rules, and regulations at all times. Non-compliance with safety practices, Cal/OSHA standards, shall result in immediate dismissal from premises and/or termination of this Agreement.

D. Contractor shall provide clean uniforms to all their employees, and the cost for providing same shall be included in the bid price. When on duty, Contractor’s employees shall wear shirts, pants, and shoes appropriate to the services provided. Outer garments, such as shirts, vests, coats, jackets, and sweatshirts, shall identify Contractor’s name and its employees.

E. Any items of value found on the premises shall be immediately turned over to Caltrans Contract Manager.

F. Contractor shall ensure that only qualified and competent personnel are permitted on the job site and that the work shall be safely performed by the highest industry standards. Contractor shall take all the necessary precautions to prevent injury or hazard to Caltrans employees and/or the public.

G. Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, county, city and municipal laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations which in any manner affect those engaged or employed in the work to be performed under this Agreement.

H. Contractor shall avoid causing unreasonable inconvenience to any person(s) doing business on Caltrans property. In the event Contractor’s operation creates a condition hazardous to the Caltrans property occupants or the general public, Contractor shall provide all applicable warning signs alerting to any dangerous conditions at Contractor’s own expense and without cost to Caltrans.

I. Contractor shall obtain and pay for any applicable permits, licenses, registrations, and certificates required by local ordinances as applicable to this Agreement.

10. Code of Conduct

A. Contractor and its employees shall be aware that they are working on Caltrans property and be always courteous and respectful. Contractor and its employees shall refrain from using loud voices, inappropriate language, and shall always conduct themselves in a professional manner.

B. It is the duty of Contractor and its staff to read and adhere to Caltrans policies and directives, available to Caltrans staff including, but not limited to the Director’s Policy (DP) 3-Health and Safety, DP 18-Workplace Violence Prevention, Deputy Directive (DD) 8-Drug Free Workplace, DD 22-Weapons Prohibited on Caltrans Buildings and Caltrans Property, DD 49-Secual Harassment Prevention.

C. Public safety and convenience are to be considered at all times. If any person employed by Contractor appears to Caltrans Contract Manager to be incompetent or to act in a disorderly, unsafe, or improper manner, that person will be removed from the premises immediately and will no longer be permitted to provide work on this Agreement, unless agreed in advance by Caltrans Contract Manager.

D. If Contractor’s employees display any behavior that Caltrans Contract Manger deems inappropriate or offensive, Caltrans Contract Manager shall have the right to request that the employee be removed from doing further work on this Agreement by the Contractor.

11. Damages to State Property

In the event that any Caltrans property is damaged as a result of the actions of the Contractor or its employees, the Contractor shall repair, at its sole expense, the damage which has occurred as a direct result of the Contractor or its employees in performing the services. Repair efforts must be performed in a manner in which ensures all warranties are maintained for any products that are damaged. Repair efforts shall include the full costs for all required labor and materials.

12. Inspection of Work and Acceptance for Payment

Work is subject to inspection and acceptance by the Caltrans Contract Manager or designee. The Caltrans Contract Manager or designee shall have the ultimate responsibility and authority to determine whether the Contractor’s duties and obligations under this Agreement, including specifically whether the Contractor delivered all work and whether the Contractor’s work satisfied all of the applicable criteria in accordance with this Exhibit A, Scope of Work. Any work that needs correction shall be at the Contractor’s sole cost and expense. Failure to being work or to complete work as required by this Agreement shall be considered grounds for termination of this Agreement for default in accordance with Exhibit D, Termination.

13. Waste Disposal

Prior to the commencement of waste disposal, Contractor must adhere to the provisions highlighted in Senate Bill 1383 (Lara) of 2016 Title 14, CCR, General Provisions section 18981.2, Public Resources Code sections 42652 et. Seq.

Exhibit B

Budget Detail and Payment Provisions

1. Invoicing and Payment

A. For services satisfactorily rendered and approved by Caltrans Contract Manager, and upon receipt and approval of the invoices, Caltrans agrees to compensate Contractor in accordance with the Price Quote Proposal, Attachment 1 and this Exhibit B. Incomplete or disputed invoices shall be returned to Contractor, unpaid, for correction.

B. Invoices shall be itemized in accordance with the Price Quote Proposal, Attachment 1, and shall be signed and submitted in triplicate not more frequently than monthly in arrears of the service.

C. Each invoice shall include:

1) Agreement Number 04A7160

2) Date(s) of Service

3) Location of Service

4) Description of Work Performed

D. Each invoice shall be submitted in triplicate to:

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 04/Facilities Attention: Contract Manager’s Name TBD Street Address/PO Box City, CA Zip Code

E. Contractor shall submit Government Code Section 19134 employee wage and benefit compliance reports for verification by Caltrans Contract Manager with each invoice.

Delinquent or inadequate reports will result in the withholding of payment until such documents are submitted by Contractor.

2. Budget Contingency Clause

A. It is mutually understood between the parties that this Agreement may have been written before ascertaining the availability of congressional or legislative appropriation of funds, for the mutual benefit of both parties in order to avoid program and fiscal delays that would occur if the Agreement were executed after that determination was made.

B. This Agreement is valid and enforceable only if sufficient funds are made available to the State of California by the United States Government or the California State Legislature for the purpose of this program. In addition, this Agreement is subject to any additional restrictions, limitations, conditions, or any statute enacted by the Congress or the State Legislature that may affect the provisions, terms, or funding of this Agreement in any manner.

C. It is mutually agreed that if Congress or State Legislature does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this Agreement shall be amended to reflect any reduction in funds.

D. Pursuant to Government Code Section 927.13, no late payment penalty shall accrue during any time period for which there is no Budget Act in effect, nor on any payment or refund that is the result of a federally-mandated program or that is directly dependent upon the receipt of federal funds by a State agency.

E. Caltrans has the option to terminate the Agreement under the 30-day termination clause or to amend the Agreement to reflect any reduction of funds.

3. Prompt Payment Clause

A. Payment will be made in accordance with, and within the time specified in, Government Code, Chapter 4.5, commencing with Section 927.

B. Any subcontract entered into as a result of this Agreement shall contain all the provisions of this clause.

4. Cost Limitation

A. Total amount of this Agreement shall not exceed $TBD.

B. It…