Information_Letter_No._1.pdf

This is an Information Letter No. 1 issued by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) on August 7, 2014, providing clarification responses to bidders' questions regarding bidding documents. The letter addresses three key questions related to bid submissions and requirements, with no specific project details, quantities, or due dates mentioned.

The letter clarifies important bidding requirements, including that bidders cannot submit conditions, clarifications, or alternative price quotations with their bids, as such modifications would make the bid non-responsive. It specifies that bidders must meet the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal at bid opening, noting that zero percent participation is only acceptable when explicitly specified in the bidding requirements. DWR offers a 3% DVBE incentive for bid evaluation purposes when bidders meet or exceed 3% DVBE participation. The letter also provides resources for verifying DVBE certification status and commercially useful function determinations through specific websites and documentation.