IFPQ_Solicitation_12A2296_Draft.pdf

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/

June 3, 2025

Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ)

IFPQ # 12A2296

Notice to Prospective Contractors

You are invited to review and respond to this Small Business (SB) Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ), IFPQ 12A2296 entitled On-call, as needed Smart Controllers, Irrigation Systems, and Electrical Components Services in Orange County. In submitting your quote, you must comply with the instructions found herein.

“This solicitation is authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 14838.7, which provides for the award of contracts for the acquisition of construction, including the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any State structure, building, road, or other State improvement of any kind, that has an estimated value of greater than $5,000.00, but not more than $461,000.00 to a certified SB, including a micro business (MB), SB for the purpose of public works (SB-PW), or a disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE). A bid over $461,000.00 will result in rejection of your bid due to non-responsiveness.”

This contract requires Prevailing Wages if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. If the total bid amount is under $15,000, then Prevailing Wage language will be removed prior to award. Refer to Attachment 4, Proposed Form of Agreement, for requirement details.

In the opinion of the 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:

Kae Saechin California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Email address: :Kae.Saechin@dot.ca.gov Phone: (916) 662-9665

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, in accordance with the Questions and Answers portion of this IFPQ. 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, Kae Saechin Contract Analyst https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/ mailto:Kae.Saechin@dot.ca.gov

Invitation for Price Quote IFPQ Number 12A2296

A) Purpose and Description of Services

1. Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, travel, and incidentals necessary on-call, as needed Smart Controllers, Irrigation Systems and Electrical Components Services along various state routes in Orange County to Caltrans.

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

B) Bidder’s Minimum Qualifications

1. By submitting its bid, Bidder certifies, under penalty of perjury, that its Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license is in a classification appropriate to the work to be undertaken as identified in the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A. This requirement has also been added in the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E. Refer to Section C, Price Quotation Requirements and Information, Contractor’s License, for submittal requirements. Caltrans will verify bidder’s Contractor License, and any Subcontractor Licenses, thus it is not necessary for bidders to provide a copy.

2. Bidder shall possess at the time of quote submittal, and for the duration of the Agreement, a valid and current registration with the Department of Industrial Relation (DIR). Caltrans will verify bidder’s DIR registration; it is not necessary to provide a copy.

3. 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.

C) 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 06/03/2025 Written Question Submittal 06/10/2025 2:00 p.m.

Final Date for Quote Submission 06/17/2025 2:00 p.m.

Proposed Award Date (estimate) 06/24/2025

2. Questions and Answers A. Questions regarding this IFPQ must be submitted in writing. Bidders are encouraged to submit their written questions by June 10, 2025.

B. Written questions must include the individual's name, firm name, complete address, and must reference IFPQ No. 12A2296. Questions must be sent to the following email:

Email: :Kae.Saechin@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 schedule of events and dates/times. Bidder can contact the Contract Analyst named above.

3. ADM-1412 – Price Quote Proposal The total price quote proposal for this Agreement must not exceed $461,000.00. A bid amount more than $461,000.00 will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected.

https://caleprocure.com/pages/index,aspx

4. Costs Included in Bid 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.

5. Employment of Undocumented Workers No State agency or department, as defined in Public Contract Code Section 10335.7, that is subject to this code, shall award a public works contract to a bidder or contractor, nor shall a bidder or contractor be eligible to bid for or receive a public works contract, who has, in the preceding five (5) years, been convicted of violating a State or Federal law regarding the employment of undocumented workers (Pub. Cont. Code Section 6101).

6. State Prevailing Wages State General Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for the County of Orange as described in the attached Proposed Form of Agreement. The predetermined general prevailing wage rates published by the Director of Industrial Relations (DIR) may be obtained via the Internet at https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm or by contacting the Contract Analyst listed on the first page of this solicitation. It is the bidder's responsibility to use the correct classification determination published by the DIR. By signing the attached Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, the Bidder acknowledges this is a public works contract subject to Labor Code Sections 1720-1861, and that if awarded this Agreement, it will be the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that all prevailing requirements are met, including but not limited to the payment of appropriate prevailing wages rates to all employees who participate and perform services under this Agreement, Department of Industrial Relations registration, submittal of weekly certified payroll records, and employment of apprentices throughout the duration of the Agreement.

7. 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 the Contractor’s right to sell or donate its recyclable organic waste materials consistent with the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 42649.8 et seq. When applicable, Contractor must comply with these provisions.

8. 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, Contractor must immediately provide to Caltrans a copy of the required MCP(s), if any.

https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm

9. Contractor Registration Program

A. No Contractor or Subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a contract with prevailing wages unless registered with the DIR, pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 (with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a)).

B. No Contractor or Subcontractor may be awarded a contract with prevailing wages unless registered with DIR pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.

C. Caltrans will verify each of the registration numbers provided by the bidder prior to Agreement award. Bidders that do not possess the required DIR registration will be deemed non-responsive and rejected from further consideration in the solicitation process.

10. Contractor’s License Bidder shall have, at time of quote submittal and for the duration of the contract, a valid, current C- 27 Landscaping Contractor license issued by the CSLB, for the type of work to be performed.

Bidder shall obtain, pay for, and maintain, in good standing, all necessary licenses and permits to accomplish the work. Bidders will be considered non-responsive unless proper licensing requirements are met. An invalid license will result in rejection of the bid. Positive verification of a valid license issued by the CSLB will be performed by Caltrans (Bus. and Prof. Code Section 7028.15).

11. 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.

12. Non-Collusion Declaration for Public Works Bidder must submit a non-collusion declaration for Public Works. The Non-Collusion Declaration for Public Works is provided as a link in Attachment 3, Required Documents.

13. Bonds Payment Bond Requirement: The successful bidder will be required to provide, prior to commencement of work under a Service Request price, a Payment Bond for one hundred percent (100%) of the total Service Request, if the Service Request price exceeds $25,000. The Payment Bond is not required at the time of bid submittal; however, it is required, as applicable, prior to the start date of the Service Request. Refer to Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit D.

14. 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 working days 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.

15. California Civil Rights Laws Any person that submits a bid or proposal to, or otherwise proposes to enter into or renew an Agreement with, a State agency with respect to any Agreement in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more shall certify, under penalty of perjury, at the time the bid or proposal is submitted or the Agreement is renewed, that they satisfy all of the conditions set forth in California Public Contract Code Section 2010 and they shall execute the California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DOT ADM-0076), provided as a link in Attachment 3, Required Documents, completed, signed, and returned with its bid or proposal.

16. 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 Public Contract Code 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).

17. Price Quote Submittal A. The price quote should be emailed as described below. The price quote must be received by the 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: 12A2296

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: Kae.Saechin@dot.ca.gov F. Pursuant to Government Code Section 14838.7, 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.

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 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 Agreement are entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be charged to Caltrans.

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 kae.saechin@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 price 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 Agreement amount will be made due to a lack of careful examination of work sites and specifications.

Q. Caltrans does not accept alternate Agreement language from a bidder. A price quote with such language will be considered a counter proposal and will be rejected. The State’s General Terms and Conditions (GTC 02/2025) are not negotiable. The GTC 02/2025 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.

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

B. Caltrans will check the price quote submittal package to verify it received all required documents. Positive verification of required documents will be performed to determine its responsiveness to the State’s needs.

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 bidder. 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.

19. 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 quote price and the actual cost of performing the work by the second low bidder or by another contractor.

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

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 to assign to the awarding body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action they 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, services, or materials pursuant to the public works Agreement or subcontract. The assignment made by Contractor and all additional assignments made by Subcontractors and suppliers shall be deemed to have been made and will become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to Contractor without further acknowledgment or the necessity of tendering to the awarding body any written assignments.

2) If an awarding body or public purchasing body receives, either through judgment or settlement, a monetary recovery for a cause of action assigned under 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 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 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 bidder is awarded Agreement and refuses to sign Agreement presented for signature within time and manner required, 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: a) where the purpose is to induce, promote, or encourage the purchase of other merchandise; or b) where the effect is a tendency or capacity to mislead or deceive purchasers of prospective purchasers; or c) where the effect is to divert trade from or otherwise injure competitors.

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

20. 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 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.

21. 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 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 as a deliverable to the State; including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts:

a) Functionality of a State system,

b) Risk to the State, or

c) Contract performance.

Note: For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.

C. 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.

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

D. 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.

E. Government Code 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.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ∙ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Agreement Number 12A2296 PRICE QUOTE PROPOSAL Attachment 1 Page 1 of 1

ADM-1412 (REV. 5/2025)

Contractor’s Name (Please Print):

Item Number

Estimated Quantity

Unit of Measure Item

Unit Price (Price Per Unit of

Measure)

Total (Estimated Quantity X

Unit Price)

1 500 Hourly All labor, tools, equipment, materials, travel, and incidentals necessary to diagnose and repair WeatherTRAK smart controllers and Irrigation Systems as described in, Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

2 50 Hourly Contractors shall provide traffic control. The work will include, but not limited to lane and ramp closures, signs, and flagging as described in, Exhibit A, Scope of Work

Subtotal (Sum of Items) $

Maximum allowable expenditure for all unforeseen materials, supplies, parts, fees, and permits per Exhibit A. Actual costs will be reimbursed based on submitted original receipts.

$10,000.00

1) The above quantities are estimates only and are given as a basis for comparison of quotes. No guarantee is made or implied as to the exact quantity that will be 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 quote proposal sheet. Any alterations, modifications, or changes to this quote proposal sheet will be grounds to reject the quote.

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

Total Proposal $

Attachment 2

Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

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: _________________

Attachment 2

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.

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

12 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

☐ Non-Collusion Declaration Non-Collusion Declaration

☐ California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DOT ADM-0076) California Civil Rights Laws Certification

☐ 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=DOTADM1418 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0076 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0076 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 12A2296

Exhibit A

Public Works (State)

Scope of Work

1. Contractor agrees to provide to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) on-call, as needed Smart Controller, Irrigation Systems and Electrical Components Services as described herein:

Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, travel, and incidentals necessary to maintain and repair smart controllers, irrigation systems and electrical components along various state routes in Orange County.

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 various state routes within Orange County:

A. State Route 5 Post Mile (PM) 0.000 – 44.378 B. State Route 22 PM R0.000 – R13.122

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

5. This Agreement will commence on July 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 will expire on June 30, 2027 (estimate). The routine services shall be provided during normal business hours Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding State holidays. The non-routine services shall be provided on days and times specified by Caltrans Contract Manager and may take place outside the normal business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and on State holidays.

The parties may amend this Agreement as permitted by law.

6. This Agreement cites specific portions of the most current version of the Caltrans 2024 Standard Plans and Specifications (including revisions), herein collectively referred to as the “Standard Specifications”. The Standard Specifications can be accessed via the Internet at:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/october-2024-ccs-standard-plans-and-standard-specifications. Only the sections of the Standard Specifications cited in this Agreement are requirements and are hereby incorporated by this reference as if attached to this Agreement. All other portions of the Standards Specifications are not applicable to this Agreement.

7. All inquiries during the term of this Agreement will be directed to the project representatives listed below:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/october-2024-ccs-standard-plans-and-standard-specifications https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/october-2024-ccs-standard-plans-and-standard-specifications

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans):

Contractor: Contractor Name TBD

Section/Unit: District 12/Maintenance

Caltrans Contract Manager: TBD

Project Manager: TBD

Address: 691 S Tustin Street Orange, CA 92866

Address (Street Address, City, State, Zip Code):

Business Phone Number:

Business Phone Number:

Email: Email:

8. Assignment of Work A. Caltrans Contract Manager will issue a Service Request via email to Contractor for routine and non-routine services. See Attachment 2, Sample Service Request.

B. The Service Request shall include the following information:

1) Agreement Number

2) Service Request Number

3) Date of Request

4) Contact name, requestor, and/or District Single Point of Contact (DSPOC)

5) Caltrans Contract Manager’s name

6) Prospective Date of Service

7) Type of Service (routine or non-routine)

8) Time of Service (day(s) and time(s))

9) Location Address of service

10) Specific Scope of Work to be performed under the Service Request, in accordance with the Scope of Work in this Exhibit A

11) Signatures of DSPOC and/or Caltrans Contract Manager

C. A Service Request may be classified as either of the following types:

1) Routine: work that requires maintenance and/or repair services where there is no immediate danger, no risk to public health, and no unsafe conditions posed to State property and/or employees.

2) Non-Routine: vital work that requires repair services to be done in order to limit imminent damage, or safety hazard of State property and/or employees.

D. Contractor shall respond to routine Service Requests within 48 hours of issuance. A non-routine Service Request shall be initiated first via phone call and shall be followed up with the written Service Request. Once contacted for non-routine services, Contractor shall have two (2) hours to respond to Caltrans Contract Manager.

9. Detailed Description of Work A. Contractor shall service potable and non-potable irrigations systems.

B. Irrigation Systems.

Contractor shall diagnose and repair problems between irrigation controllers and irrigation system components. Contractor shall perform repairs, adjustments, and retrofit as needed to maintain systems in operable conditions. Contractor shall replace irrigation components, when necessary, upon approval from Caltrans Contract Manager.

C. All worn, or replacement parts shall be returned to Caltrans Contract Manager with the replaced controller.

D. Diagnose and Repair Smart Controllers.

Contractor shall work with the Smart controller manufacturer, Hydropoint Data Systems Inc, to diagnose and make necessary repairs and programming. Repairs shall include removal of Smart controllers (Hydropoint WeatherTrak) from various locations as requested by Caltrans Contract Manager. Contractor shall re-install the Smart controllers once repairs are complete.

E. Communications Contractor shall trouble shoot communication errors to central server such as but not limited to wireless radios, antenna, modems. ethernet extenders, and fiber optic components necessary for establishing and maintaining communications at the request of Caltrans Contract Manager

F. Electrical Contractor shall perform repairs on the electrical and manual components in the Smart controller. Contractor shall perform diagnostic troubleshooting to evaluate the system to determine needed repairs or replacement. Contractor shall provide required equipment and instruments to locate broken electrical wires underground and be able to troubleshoot electrical valves and flow sensors.

H. Traffic Control Systems for Lane and Ramp Closures.

1) Contractor shall, provide a traffic control system which shall consist of closing traffic lanes and ramps in accordance with the details shown on the Standard Plans, the provisions of Section 12, “Temporary Traffic Control," of the Standard Specifications, the provisions under "Maintaining Traffic", "Construction Area Signs," and elsewhere in these special provisions.

2) The provisions in this section shall not relieve Contractor from the responsibility to provide additional devices or take measures as may be necessary to comply with the provisions in Standard Specifications 7-1.04, "Public Safety.”

3) Each vehicle used to place, maintain, and remove components of a traffic control system located on multi-lane highways shall be equipped with a Type II flashing arrow sign. The sign shall be in operation while the vehicle is being used for placing, maintaining, or removing the components. Vehicles equipped with Type II flashing arrow signs operating within a stationary lane shall be in the caution display mode while the vehicle is in motion, the sign shall be controllable by Contractor operator.

4) When closing a lane, a barrier vehicle or a shadow vehicle shall be used for the installation of the signs and the Flashing Arrow Sign (FAS). If possible, they can be placed off the traveled way on the shoulder or median. A shadow vehicle or a barrier with a Truck Mounted Crash Cushion (TMCC) shall be used as the protective vehicle during the installation, and retrieval of traffic cones, signs in the taper, and tangent sections of the lane closure. A shadow vehicle for protection. Is required for all devices placed in areas with no shoulders from an open lane.

5) If, during the progress of the work, any component in the traffic control system is displaced, or ceases to operate or function as specified, from any cause, Contractor shall immediately repair the component to its original condition or replace the component. Contractor shall restore the component to its original location.

6) When lane and ramp closures are made for work periods only, at the end of each work period all components of the traffic control system, (except portable delineators placed along open trenches or excavation adjacent to the traveled way), shall be removed from the traveled way and shoulder. Caltrans Contract Manager approval shall be obtained if Contractor elects to store components at selected central locations, within the limits of the highway right of way.

7) Contractor's equipment and materials shall not remain in a lane except when the lane is closed to traffic and the lane is being used for Agreement work operations.

8) No lane obstruction/traffic control shall be allowed when the pavement is wet or when atmospheric visibility is less than 800 meters (1/2 mile).

9) At any time a lane is closed for Agreement work operations, in accordance with the provisions of this section, and it becomes necessary to clear the lane for use by public traffic due to congested conditions or for any other reason as determined by Caltrans Contract Manager, Contractor shall immediately, upon notice from Caltrans Contract Manager, stop active work Agreement operations and commence clearing the lane.

10) Full compensation for providing the traffic control system shown in the Standard Plans (including signs and flagging) shall be considered as included in the Agreement price paid for traffic control per hour and no separate payment (Refer to Bid Proposal, Attachment 1) will be made, therefore. Time shall begin when the lane closure begins and ends, and the closure has been removed from the roadway.

Compensation for traffic control will be paid only when the operation affects a traffic lane. A shoulder closure will not justify separate payment for traffic control, and all necessary signs, cones, equipment, and labor will be considered as included in the Agreement unit price (Refer to Bid Proposal, Attachment 1).

I. Portable Changeable Message Sign.

1) Upon request by Caltrans Contract Manager, Contractor shall furnish and maintain one (1) portable changeable message sign to be placed at the location specified by Caltrans Contract Manager during Agreement operations. During the progress of work Contractor may be required to relocate the portable changeable message sign as requested by Caltrans Contract Manager.

2) Regarding the use of the portable changeable message signs, Contractor shall observe "Temporary Traffic Control" Section 12-3.12, of the Standard Specifications of these special provisions.

3) Full compensation for providing, maintaining, and moving the portable changeable message sign shall be included in the Agreement unit price bid for traffic control per hour and no other additional compensation will be allowed.

J. Work Area Traffic Control Devices.

1) All traffic-handling equipment and devices, and any flagging used in carrying out the Agreement work shall meet the requirements set forth in Section 12 of the Standard Specifications, with the exception that Section 12-1.03 'Flagging Costs' shall not apply.

2) Furnishing and installing work area traffic control devices, and flagging shall be considered as a component of the Agreement unit price for traffic control per hour and no separate or additional compensation shall be allowed, except as may be indicated in section 'Traffic Control Systems for Lane and Ramp Closures' of these special provisions.

10. Contractor’s Responsibilities A. 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.

B. Contractor shall ensure that only qualified and competent staff are permitted on the work site and the work shall be safely performed to the highest industry standards. Contractor and/or its staff are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with industry standards on the work site.

C. Contractor shall provide operations in such a manner as to avoid damage to Caltrans property or the property of its staff. Any damage caused by Contractor shall be repaired at Contractor’s sole expense.

D. All permits, licenses, registrations, and certificates required by local ordinances shall be obtained and paid by Contractor.

E. Contractor shall provide training to Caltrans personnel for the continued maintenance and repairs of smart controllers, irrigations systems, and electrical components.

1) Contractor shall identify any defective or broken Smart controller component and obtain advance written approval from Caltrans Contract manager to repair and/or replace.

2) Contractor shall install a replacement Smart controller that can serve the existing irrigation system in the event the repair service exceeds five (5) calendar days. The replacement of Smart controller shall be at Contractor’s sole expense. If available, Caltrans may provide a surplus controller to serve as a temporary replacement.

3) Information regarding delays in procurement of materials or supplies shall be made known to Caltrans Contract Manager immediately.

11. Materials/Supplies/Parts Any parts, materials and supplies needed that requires replacement, shall be replaced with new and not refurbished parts. Contractor will be reimbursed for the actual cost of materials/supplies/parts purchased to be consumed or installed at the work site in performance of the Agreement (including applicable sales tax), without additional allowance for markup. No additional compensation will be made for the cost to acquire, store, or deliver any purchased items.