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STATE OF CALIFORNIA--HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

EDMUND G. BROWN, Governor

PORTERVILLE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER

P.O. BOX 2000, PORTERVILLE, CA 93258-2000

(559) 782-2222

TDD 781-7822

INVITATION FOR BID

Notice to Prospective Bidders

April 18, 2016 You are invited to review and respond to this Invitation for Bid (IFB), entitled PR169035, Domestic Water Testing and Analysis Services. In submitting your bid, you must comply with these instructions.

Note that all agreements entered into with the State of California will include by reference General Terms and Conditions and Contractor Certification Clauses that may be viewed and downloaded at Internet site www.ols.dgs.ca.gov/Standard +Language. If you do not have Internet access, a hard copy can be provided by contacting the person listed below.

In the opinion of Porterville Developmental Center this Invitation for Bid is complete and without need of explanation. However, if you have questions, or should you need any clarifying information, the contact person for this IFB is:

The State has waived the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Program requirement for this contract.

DeeAnn LeVasser Porterville Developmental Center 559-782-2261 Please note that no verbal information given will be binding upon the State unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum.

DeeAnn LeVasser Contract Analyst Table of Contents

Section

Page

A) Purpose and Description of Services B) Bidder Minimum Qualifications C) Bid Requirements and Information

1) Key Action Dates …………………………………………………………………..3

2) Submission of Bid…………………………………………………………………..4

3) Evaluation and Selection…………………………………………………………..5

4) Award and Protest………………………………………………………………….6

5) Disposition of Bid…………………………………………………………………...6

6) Agreement Execution and Performance ………………………………………...6 D) Preference Programs

1) Small Business Preference…..……………………………………………………7 E) Required Attachments

1) Required Attachment Check List

2) Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

3) Sample Cost Sheet………………………………………………………………..11

4) Bidder References

5) Darfur Contracting Act

F) Sample Standard Agreement (STD 213)

1) Exhibit A, Scope of Work

2) Exhibit B, Budget Detail and Payment Provisions

3) Exhibit C, General Terms and Conditions - Refer to Internet site: www.dgs.ca.gov/contracts

4) Exhibit D, Special Terms and Conditions

A) Purpose and Description of Services

Vendor to provide domestic water testing and analysis services including labor, courier service and all supplies required to perform water testing in accordance with the specifications stated in Exhibit A, Scope of Work. The terms of this Agreement will be July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.

Water samples should be picked up on Mondays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and noon unless otherwise specified by PDC’s Project Representative or their designee.

B) Bidder Minimum Qualifications

· Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience in domestic water testing and analysis.

· Must be a certified water testing laboratory.

· Must have Liability Insurance Certificate.

C) Bid Requirements and Information

1) Key Action Dates

Event

Date

IFB available to prospective bidders

April 19, 2016

Final Date for Bid Submission

May 9, 2016 @ 1:00 p.m.

Bid Opening

May 9, 2016 @ 1:30 p.m Notice of Intent to Award

May 9, 2016 Proposed Award Date

May 16, 2016

2) Submission of Bid a) All bids must be submitted under sealed cover and sent to Porterville Developmental Center, Attention DeeAnn LeVasser, by dates and times shown in Section C, Bid Requirements and Information, Item 1) Key Action Dates, (page 3). The sealed cover must be plainly marked with the IFB number and title, must show your firm name and address, and must be marked with "DO NOT OPEN", as shown in the following example:

PR169035

Domestic Water Testing and Analysis Services Porterville Developmental Center 26501 Avenue 140

Porterville, CA 93257

“DO NOT OPEN”

Bids not submitted under sealed cover may be rejected. A minimum of one copy of the bid must be submitted.

b) All bids shall include the documents identified in Section E, Required Attachment Checklist (see page #8). Bids not including the proper "required attachments" shall be deemed non-responsive. A non-responsive bid is one that does not meet the basic bid requirements.

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

d) Mail or deliver bids to the following address:

U.S. Postal Service Deliveries & Hand Deliveries

(UPS, Express Mail, Federal Express)

Porterville Developmental Center 26501 Avenue 140

Porterville, CA 93257

e) Bids must be submitted for the performance of all the services described herein. Any deviation from the work specifications will not be considered and will cause a bid to be rejected.

f) A bid may be rejected if it is conditional or incomplete, or if it contains any alterations of form or other irregularities of any kind. The State may reject any or all bids and may waive an immaterial deviation in a bid. The State's waiver of an immaterial deviation shall in no way modify the IFB document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with all requirements if awarded the agreement.

g) Costs incurred for developing bids and in anticipation of award of the agreement are entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be charged to the State of California.

h) An individual who is authorized to bind the bidder contractually shall sign the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, page #9. The signature should indicate the title or position that the individual holds in the firm. An unsigned bid may be rejected.

i) A bidder may modify a bid after its submission by withdrawing its original bid and resubmitting a new bid prior to the bid submission deadline. Bidder modifications offered in any other manner, oral or written, will not be considered.

j) A bidder may withdraw its bid by submitting a written withdrawal request to the State, signed by the bidder or an authorized agent. A bidder may thereafter submit a new bid prior to the bid submission deadline. Bids may not be withdrawn without cause subsequent to bid submission deadline.

k) The awarding agency may modify the IFB prior to the date fixed for submission of bids by the issuance of an addendum to all parties who received a bid package.

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

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

n) 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.

o) The State does not accept alternate contract language from a prospective contractor. A bid with such language will be considered a counter proposal and will be rejected. The State’s General Terms and Conditions (GTC) are not negotiable.

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

4) Evaluation and Selection

a) At the time of bid opening, each bid will be checked for the presence or absence of required information in conformance with the submission requirements of this IFB.

b) The State will evaluate each bid to determine its responsiveness to the published requirements.

c) Bids that contain false or misleading statements, or which provide references, which do not support an attribute or condition claimed by the bidder, may be rejected.

d) Award if made, will be to the lowest responsive responsible bidder.

5) Award and Protest

a) Whenever an agreement is awarded under a procedure, which provides for competitive bidding, but the agreement is not to be awarded to the low bidder, the low bidder shall be notified by telegram, electronic facsimile transmission, overnight courier, or personal delivery five (5) working days prior to the award of the agreement.

b) Upon written request by any bidder, notice of the proposed award shall be posted in a public place in the office of the awarding agency at least five (5) working days prior to awarding the agreement.

c) If any bidder, prior to the award of agreement, files a written protest with the Department of General Services, Office of Legal Services, 707 Third Street, 7th Floor, Suite 7-330, West Sacramento, CA 95605 and the (insert name of awarding agency) on the grounds that the (protesting) bidder is the lowest responsive responsible bidder, the agreement shall not be awarded until either the protest has been withdrawn or the Department of General Services has decided the matter.

d) Within five (5) days after filing the initial protest, the protesting bidder shall file with the Department of General Services and the awarding agency a detailed written statement specifying the grounds for the protest. The written protest must be sent to the Department of General Services, Office of Legal Services, 707 Third Street, 7th Floor, Suite 7-330, West Sacramento, California 95605. A copy of the detailed written statement should be mailed to the awarding agency. It is suggested that you submit any protest by certified or registered mail.

e) Upon resolution of the protest and award of the agreement, Contractor must complete and submit to the awarding agency the Payee Data Record (STD 204), to determine if the Contractor is subject to state income tax withholding pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Sections 18662 and 26131. This form can be found on the Internet at www.osp.dgs.ca.gov under the heading FORMS MANAGEMENT CENTER. No payment shall be made unless a completed STD 204 has been returned to the awarding agency.

f) Upon resolution of the protest and award of the agreement, Contractor must sign and submit to the awarding agency, page one (1) of the Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC), which can be found on the Internet at www.ols,dgs.ca.gov/Standard+Language. This document is only required if the bidder has not submitted this form to the awarding agency within the last three (3) years.

6) Disposition of Bids

a) Upon bid opening, all documents submitted in response to this IFB will become the property of the State of California, and will be regarded as public records under the California Public Records Act (Government Code Section 6250 et seq.) and subject to review by the public.

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

7) Agreement Execution and Performance

a) Performance shall start no later than on the date set by the awarding agency and the Contractor, after all approvals have been obtained and the agreement is fully executed. Should the Contractor fail to commence work at the agreed upon time, the awarding agency, upon five (5) days written notice to the Contractor, reserves the right to terminate the agreement. In addition, the Contractor shall be liable to the State for the difference between Contractor's bid price and the actual cost of performing work by the second lowest bidder or by another contractor. If necessary to maintain continuity of care for the residents of the Porterville Developmental Center, the State retains the option to extend the contract for up to one (1) year at the same rates as proposed in the solicitation.

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

D) Preference Programs

1) Small Business Preference: www.dgs.ca.gov/pd/Programs.aspx (SB/DVBE-OSDS tab) E) Required Attachments

The State has waived the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Program requirement for this contract.

Refer to the following pages for additional Required Attachments that are a part of this agreement.

ATTACHMENT 1

REQUIRED ATTACHMENT CHECK LIST

A complete bid or bid package will consist of the items identified below.

Complete this checklist to confirm the items in your bid. Place a check mark or “X” next to each item that you are submitting to the State. For your bid to be responsive, all required attachments must be returned. This checklist should be returned with your bid package also.

Attachment Attachment Name/Description Attachment 1 Required Attachment Check List

Attachment 2 Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

Attachment 3 Sample Cost Sheet

Attachment 4 Bidder References Attachment 5 Darfur Contracting Act (if applicable) Attachment 6 Contractor/Specialty License Attachment 7 Liability Insurance Certificate

ATTACHMENT 2

BID/BIDDER CERTIFICATION SHEET

This Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet must be signed and returned along with all the "required attachments" as an entire package in duplicate with original signatures. The bid must be transmitted in a sealed envelope in accordance with IFB instructions.

Do not return Section C, Bid Requirements and Information (pages #3 through #6) nor the "Sample Agreement" at the end of this IFB.

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

B. Our all-inclusive bid is submitted as detailed in Attachment 3, Cost 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.

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

3. Address

Indicate your organization type:

4. FORMCHECKBOX

Sole Proprietorship

5. FORMCHECKBOX

Partnership

6. FORMCHECKBOX

Corporation

Indicate the applicable employee and/or corporation number:

9. Indicate applicable license and/or certification information:

14. Are you certified with the Department of General Services, Office of Small Business Certification and Resources (OSBCR) as:

a. California Small Business

Yes FORMCHECKBOX No FORMCHECKBOX

If yes, enter certification number:

b. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Yes FORMCHECKBOX No FORMCHECKBOX

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”.

ATTACHMENT 3

SAMPLE COST SHEET

In compliance with your Invitation For Bid for Domestic Water Testing and Analysis Services, I hereby propose to perform the work, as specified and described in Exhibit A and based on the calculations stated below Nitrate Tests* $_____________ each X 600 tests = $ ______________

Total Coliform & E-Coli Tests* $ _____________ each X 400 tests = $ ______________

All INCLUSIVE TOTAL BID $ ______________

*Costs are all-inclusive The estimated total sum indicated above will be used solely for computing the cost as a fair and equitable formula to determine the low bidder and is not binding on the contracting agency. However, the actual cost quoted above by the bidder shall be binding for the term of the Agreement.

Note: All services performed are paid in arrears according to billing cycle indicated above.

Bidders Name (Print)

Bidders Title (Print)

Bidders Signature

Date

Completion Instructions for Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet Complete the numbered items on the

Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet by following the instructions below.

Complete, if applicable, by indicating the type of license and/or certification that your firm possesses and that is required for the type of services being procured.

10, 11, 12, 13 Must be completed. These items are self-explanatory.

If certified as a California Small Business, place a check in the "Yes" box, and enter your certification number on the line. If certified as a Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise, place a check in the "Yes" box and enter your service code on the line. If you are not certified to one or both, place a check in the "No" box. If your certification is pending, enter the date your application was submitted to OSBCR.

ATTACHMENT 4

BIDDER REFERENCES

Submission of this attachment is mandatory. Failure to complete and return this attachment with your bid will cause your bid to be rejected and deemed nonresponsive.

List below three references for services performed within the last five years, which are similar to the scope of work to be performed in this contract.

UNSATISFACTORY REFERENCES MAY RESULT IN YOUR BID BEING DISQUALIFIED.

REFERENCE 1

Name of Firm

Brief Description of Service Provided

REFERENCE 2

Name of Firm

Brief Description of Service Provided

REFERENCE 3

Name of Firm

Brief Description of Service Provided

ATTACHMENT 5

DARFUR CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION

Public Contract Code Sections 10475 -10481 applies to any company that currently or within the previous three years has had business activities or other operations outside of the United States. For such a company to bid on or submit a proposal for a State of California contract, the company must certify that it is either a) not a scrutinized company; or b) a scrutinized company that has been granted permission by the Department of General Services to submit a proposal.

If your company has not, within the previous three years, had any business activities or other operations outside of the United States, you do not need to complete this form.

OPTION #1 - CERTIFICATION

If your company, within the previous three years, has had business activities or other operations outside of the United States, in order to be eligible to submit a bid or proposal, please insert your company name and Federal ID Number and complete the certification below.

I, the official named below, CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that a) the prospective proposer/bidder named below is not a scrutinized company per Public Contract Code 10476; and b) I am duly authorized to legally bind the prospective proposer/bidder named below. This certification is made under the laws of the State of California.

By (Authorized Signature)

Printed Name and Title of Person Signing

OPTION #2 – WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM DGS

Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 10477(b), the Director of the Department of General Services may permit a scrutinized company, on a case-by-case basis, to bid on or submit a proposal for a contract with a state agency for goods or services, if it is in the best interests of the state. If you are a scrutinized company that has obtained written permission from the DGS to submit a bid or proposal, complete the information below.

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

Initials of Submitter

Printed Name and Title of Person Initialing