New RFQ 003000000088291 - Jasper-Pulaski FWA 4 Year Farm Lease Bid.pdf

(rev08/26)

STATE OF INDIANA

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 003000000088291

REQUEST FOR: Farmland Lease Services

REQUESTED BY: Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Fish & Wildlife, Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area

REQUESTOR: Nicholas Ramsey, nrramsey@dnr.in.gov - (317) 232-3051

YOUR RESPONSE MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Monday, September 14th, 2026 @ 2:00PM ET

GENERAL INFORMATION

The information below is provided to assist you in completing this request. Please note that these instructions may not contain all applicable requirements. Careful reading of this request is imperative. Failure to follow these instructions or those printed throughout this package could lead to rejection of your quotation. It is not necessary to return this page with your response.

• Type or print legibly in black ink all requested information, including prices and extensions, as well as accurate vendor information.

• Manually sign the Signature Page and Contract if applicable.

• Submit your response to the Requestor listed above.

(IF THE RESPONSE IS GREATER THAN $75,000, A MANUAL SIGNATURE IS REQUIRED, THEREFORE A FAX IS NOT ACCEPTABLE) AGENCY PERSONNEL ARE ONLY AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT PURCHASES OF THIS DOLLAR AMOUNT ON MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS AND SOFTWARE

LICENSES.

• Do not add any contractual or payment terms and conditions. Terms and conditions of the award will be those listed in this request package and the resulting Purchase Order only.

• If you are not eligible to claim the Recycled Preference but are offering recycled content products, please list the percentage of content for EACH LINE ITEM and provide manufacturer certification.

• If you are not willing to accept a split award (partial order), your response must include the statement, “Bidding all or none.”

• Your response must be received by the requested date and time indicated.

Bidders are not required to be registered with the Procurement Division to respond to a solicitation. If your quotation is recommended for an award, you will be notified of the registration requirements. You will have five (5) days from the date of notification to complete the registration requirements, or the recommended award will be canceled.

To register, visit https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/supplier-resource-center/requirements-to-do-business-with-the-state/bidder-profile-registration/.

mailto:nrramsey@dnr.in.gov https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/supplier-resource-center/requirements-to-do-business-with-the-state/bidder-profile-registration/ https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/supplier-resource-center/requirements-to-do-business-with-the-state/bidder-profile-registration/

To allow for sufficient processing time in compliance with Indiana State Law, all quoted prices offered to the State under this Solicitation Event must be valid for thirty (30) calendar days after the Response Due Date (aka Finish Time) listed above. Prices must be inclusive of all applicable charges.

If you are viewing this event through the Bidder Portal, please be sure to check https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/current-business-opportunities/ for additional details and documents related to this event.

Questions can be emailed to Nicholas Ramsey at nrramsey@dnr.in.gov. All questions must be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to the Response Due By date/time.

Completed bids must be emailed to Nicholas Ramsey at nrramsey@dnr.in.gov or faxed to 317-972-3275, Attn: Nicholas Ramsey.

A completed bid package MUST be submitted by the Response Due By date/time. The bid package is available for download through the Bid Documents link in the Event Name column. This bid is not eligible for electronic bid through the Supplier Portal. To allow for sufficient processing time in compliance with Indiana State law, all quoted prices offered to the State under this Event must be valid for thirty (30) calendar days after the Response Due By date/time. Pricing must include all applicable charges, fees, and shipping.

General Comments

- This is a request to establish a Contractual Agreement for Farmland Lease Services. Contract commencing 01/01/2027 or from date of last State signature, whichever is later and ending 12/31/2030 or four (4) years after the State's last signature, whichever is later. By mutual consent of both parties, contract may be renewed. The term of the contract, including any renewals, may not exceed four (4) years. Prices may be listed in the unit requested (per Services). Prices listed above and beyond what is requested shall not be considered and shall be reason to reject bid/ quote. Prices must be inclusive of all applicable charges.

Event Details

Bidder: INTERNAL EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

Indiana Dept of Natural Resources Division of Purchasing

402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265

INDIANAPOLIS IN 46204

United States Nicholas Ramsey - 00300 317-232-3051 NRRamsey@dnr.IN.gov

State of Indiana Request for Quotation Event ID Format Type Page 00300-0000088291 Buy RFx 1 Event Name 300 FW Jasper Pulaski FWA 4-Yr Farm Land Lease

Finish TimeStart Time

08/13/2026 16:00:00 EDT 09/14/2026 14:00:00 EDT

Event Description - RFQ # 003000000088291 Sourcing event 003000000088291 is for obtaining bids for a 4-year farm land lease. This is a tenant farm contract for use of IN DNR owned farmland located in Jasper and Pulaski Counties, Indiana, commonly referred to as Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area.

The term of this Lease shall be four (4) years beginning on January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2030. Vendor to provide services and cash rent.

Service Location:

Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area 5822 Fish & Wildlife Lane Medaryville, IN 47957

Line Details

Response Comments

**Complete Exhibit C (services), Exhibit D Farm Land Lease Bid Sheet, and entire below RFQ packet and return**

Bidder Information Firm Name:

Name: Signature: Date:

Phone #: Fax #:

Street Address:

City & State: Zip Code:

Email:

EXHIBIT A

EXHIBIT A cont.

EXHIBIT B

JASPER-PULASKI FISH & WILDLIFE AREA

FARMING UNIT I

FIELD # ACREAGE CROP NO. OF ROWS

2027 2028 2029 2030 LEFT STANDING

REFUGE D 10 corn beans N/A corn 4

REFUGE F 12 N/A corn beans N/A 4

REFUGE G 22 corn beans N/A corn 4

REFUGE H 12 corn beans N/A corn 4

REFUGE I East 22 N/A corn beans N/A 4

REFUGE I W North 13 beans N/A corn beans 4

REFUGE I W South 13 corn beans N/A corn 4

REFUGE J 25 N/A corn N/A corn 16*

REFUGE K 28 corn N/A corn N/A 24*

REFUGE L* 170 corn beans* corn beans* 4

Area 8 East 30 N/A corn beans N/A 4

Area 8 West 22 beans N/A corn beans 4

Area 8 SW 25 corn beans WSG* N/A 4

Area 10 South 17 beans N/A corn beans 4

LEASE TOTAL

CROP 2027 2028 2029 2030

Corn 280 64 250 82

Beans 52 132 64 102

TOTAL 332 196 314 184

* The corn in field Refuge K and J must be harvested by October 15th

* In years 28 and 30 water will be left on Refuge L bean acreage estimated at 50 acres

*Warm Season Grass – see specs in Exhibit C

EXHIBIT C

SERVICES

JASPER-PULASKI FISH & WILDLIFE AREA

All bidders must agree to

1. The contractor shall be required to leave a 4 to 24 row wide strip of crop standing in each field for wildlife food as noted in Exhibit B. The location of the unharvested portion shall be determined by the property manager.

2. In years 2028 and 2030, soybean acres Refuge L shall be planted in a cover crop of winter wheat (2 bushel/acre) or other recognized cover crops with Property Manager’s approval at established planting rates. Cover crops should be inter-seeded into standing soybeans before the soybeans have dropped more than 10% of their leaves between Sept 10 and Oct 10. The crop will remain in the field until planting next year’s crop or be disposed of at the discretion of the property manager. The tenant will not share a percentage of the cover crop.

3. Excluding Refuge J, K, and L, all corn acres must be planted to an annual winter rye cover crop between August 12th and November 10th. If corn is not harvested early enough to meet the Nov 10th cover crop seeding date, cover crop must be inter-seeded into standing corn between August 12th and November 10th. Seeding rate—Drilled seeding rate: 45lbs./acre.

Broadcast with shallow incorporation: 50lbs./acre. The crop will remain in the field until planting next year’s crop or be disposed of at the discretion of the property manager. The tenant will not share a percentage of the cover crop.

4. After bean harvest in 2028 Area 8 SW shall be dormant seeded with Spence Restoration

Nursery mesic pollinator seed mix. Dormant sowing may occur after Nov 1 anytime the soil conditions are acceptable and there is no snow cover. Seeding rate is 12 lbs. per acre.

https://spencenursery.com/our-seeds/seed-mixes/mesic-pollinator-mix/

5. Cash bid – Please enter cash bid on attached farmland bid sheet.

BIDDER NAME:__________________________SIGNATURE_____________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS:________________________________________________DATE:__________

PLEASE ATTACH EXHIBIT C TO THE FARM LAND BID SHEET (State form 52753).

https://spencenursery.com/our-seeds/seed-mixes/mesic-pollinator-mix/

INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Please type or print information.

2. Complete all sections prior to submitting.

3. Mail to the property listed below.

Name of Property: Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area

Address of Property: 5822 Fish & Wildlife Lane

City, State, ZIP Code: Medaryville, IN 47957

Telephone Number of Property: (219) 843-4841

Contact Person: Nick Echterling

Bid Must Be Received By (month, day, year)

Time

2:00 PM Eastern

Each property unit must be bid on separately.

I agree to provide all services listed in Exhibit C for each calendar year.

In reference to Exhibit C, to place a bid on this contract, I am willing to provide: $ dollars each contract year (before January 15), payment must be certified check, cashier’s check, or money order made out to “Indiana DNR”. The awarded bidder of this contract is decided upon by whomever agrees to provide the complete list of services listed in Exhibit C and to the highest bid amount of dollars to be delivered to Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area before January 15 of each contract year.

Selection of the awarded bidder will also include a review of successful performance of and compliance with terms of any past leases that the bidder may have had with INDNR.

Name of the Bidder (Company, Corporation, Person, etc.):

Street Address (number and street):

City: State: ZIP Code: Telephone Number:

Name and Title of Agent (must be the same as signature below):

NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT

The undersigned, being duly sworn on oath, says that he/she is the contracting party, or that he/she is the representative, agent, member or officer of the contracting party, that he/she has not, nor has any other member, employee, representative, agent or officer of the firm, company, corporation or partnership represented by him/her, directly or indirectly, entered into or offered to enter into any combination, collusion or agreement to receive or pay, and that he/she has not received or paid any sum of money or other consideration for the execution of this contract other than which appears upon the face of this contract. I swear (or affirm) that the information I have provided is correct. I understand that making a false statement on this form may constitute the crime of perjury.

The bidder must sign and date this contract agreeing to the Bid(s) and the Non-Collusion Statement in order for the bid(s) to be valid.

Signature:_______________________________________________ Date (month, day, year):_______________________

FARM LAND BID

State Form 52753 (R / 11-12)

Approved by State Board of Accounts, 2012

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

Monday, September 14th, 2026

Exhibit D

RFQ: 003000000088291

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT: This Agreement contains the complete and final Agreement between the State and the Contractor and no other Agreement in any way modifying any of said terms and conditions will be binding upon the State or the Contractor unless made in writing and signed by the State's and the Contractor's authorized representative.

2. PRICING: Unit price must be entered and extended, and the total price of the solicitation must be shown. If there is an error between the unit price and total price, the unit price shall prevail. Awarded Prices: Prices listed for each item are firm and cannot be changed. Any revision in price may be rejected at the discretion of the IN Dept. of Administration, and may result in cancellation of the Purchase Order without recourse on the part of the awarded Contractor.

3. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: This Agreement may be terminated, in whole or in part, by the State whenever, for any reason, the State determines that such termination is in the best interest of the State. Termination shall be affected by delivery to the Contractor of a Termination Notice at least thirty (30) days prior to termination effective date, specifying the extent to which performance of services under which such termination becomes effective. The Contractor shall be compensated for performance prior to the notice date of termination but in no case shall total payment made to Contractor exceed the original Agreement price due on Agreement. No price increase shall be allowed on individual line items if canceled only in part.

4. FUNDING CANCELLATION: When the Director of the State Budget Agency makes a written determination that funds are not appropriated or otherwise available to support continuation of performance of this Agreement, this Agreement shall be canceled. A determination by the Budget Director that funds are not appropriated or otherwise available to support continuation of performance shall be final and conclusive.

5. INSURANCE: If this Agreement provides for work to be performed by the Contractor for the State, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing all necessary unemployment and workers’ compensation, insurance for the Contractor’s employees and liability and property/casualty insurance, as required by the State. Upon request, the Contractor shall furnish a certificate of insurance showing coverage acceptable to the State.

6. DELIVERY: Delivery must be made at time agreed upon. If any indicated or actual delays arise, the using agency must be notified immediately, in writing, with the cause for such delay stated. If any goods are not delivered within the time specified on the Purchase Order, or within a reasonable time not exceeding 30 days after receipt of a Purchase Order if no time is specified, the using agency may refuse to accept such goods, and this Agreement may be cancelled. Each package shall be numbered and labeled with the State's Purchase Order number, contents and weight, and shall contain an itemized packing slip and be properly packed for shipment.

7. QUANTITY: Goods shipped in excess of quantity designated in the Purchase Order may be returned at the Contractor’s expense.

8. COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS: The goods and/or services shall conform strictly to the specifications, drawings, or samples specified or furnished in connection with the bid/quote, all of which are incorporated herein. The Contractor warrants all goods and/or services delivered to be free from defects of material or workmanship. This warranty shall survive any inspection, delivery, acceptance, or payment by the State of the goods and/or services. Inspections shall be on the State's premises unless otherwise specified. The State shall have the right to reject and return at the Contractor's expense, or to require at the Contractor's expense, the correction or replacement of materials, workmanship, or services which are defective or do not conform to the requirements of the Purchase Order.

9. WARRANTY: The Contractor will furnish all parts and maintenance at no charge for a period of at least 90 days or the manufacturer’s standard warranty, whichever is longer, provided that such maintenance and parts are not required because of accident, neglect, misuse, or force majeure event. Contractor shall be responsible for removal and/or disposal of all replaced parts.

Prior to the expiration of the warranty period, whenever equipment is shipped for a mechanical replacement purpose, the Contractor shall bear all cost of such shipment including, but not limited to, cost of packing, transportation, rigging drayage, and insurance. All replacements shall be covered by a new warranty.

10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY DEFENSE: The Contractor shall, at its own expense, defend, indemnify and hold harmless the State with respect to any claims that the goods and/or services furnished under this Agreement violates any third-party intellectual property rights including, but not limited to, patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets

11. PAYMENTS: All payments shall be made in arrears in conformance with State fiscal policies and procedures and, as required by IC4-13-2-14.8, by electronic funds transfer to the financial institution designated by the Contractor in writing unless a specific waiver has been obtained from the Auditor of State. No payments will be made in advance of receipt of the goods or services that are the subject of this Agreement except as permitted by IC 4-13-2-20.

12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, or ordinances, and all provisions required thereby to be included herein are hereby incorporated by reference. The enactment of any state or federal statute or the promulgation of regulations thereunder after execution of this Agreement shall be reviewed by the State and the Contractor to determine whether the provisions of this Agreement require formal modification.

13. COMPLIANCE WITH TELEPHONE SOLICITATIONS ACT: As required by IC 5-22-3-7, the Contractor and any principals for the Contractor certify that (A) the Contractor, except for de minimis and nonsystematic violations, has not violated the terms of (i) IC 24-

4.7 [Telephone Solicitation of Consumers], (ii) IC 24-5-12 [Telephone Solicitations], or (iii) IC 24-5-14 [Regulation of Automatic Dialing Machines] in the previous three hundred sixty-five (365) days, even if IC 24-4.7 is preempted by federal law; and (B) the Contractor will not violate the terms of IC 24-4.7 for the duration of the Agreement, even if IC 24-4.7 is preempted by federal law. The Contractor and any principals of the Contractor certify that an affiliate or principal of the Contractor and any agent acting on behalf of the Contractor or on behalf of an affiliate or principal of the Contractor: (A) except for de minimis and nonsystematic violations, has not violated the terms of IC 24-4.7 in the previous three hundred sixty-five (365) days, even if IC 24-4.7 is preempted by federal law; and (B) will not violate the terms of IC 24-4.7 for the duration of the Agreement, even if IC 24-4.7 is preempted by federal law.

14. NONDISCRIMINATION: Pursuant to IC 22-9-1-10 and Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Contractor and its Agents, if any, shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment, to be employed in the performance of this Agreement, with respect to hire, tenure, terms, conditions or privileges of employment or any matter directly or indirectly related to employment, because of race, religion, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry or status as a veteran. The Contractor, and its subcontractor(s), if any, shall comply with all applicable affirmative action reporting requirements. Breach of this covenant may be regarded as a material breach of this Agreement. The Contractor shall comply with Section 202 of Executive Order 11246, as amended, 41 CFR 60-250, and 41 CFR 60-741, as amended.

15. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION: As required by Executive Order No. 90-5, the Contractor hereby covenants and agrees to make a good faith effort to provide and maintain a drug-free workplace. The Contractor will give written notice to the State within ten (10) days after receiving actual notice that the Contractor or an employee of the Contractor in Indiana has been convicted of a criminal drug violation occurring in the Contractor’s workplace.

16. TAXES: Prices listed on an invoice submitted by the Contractor for payment is not to include any tax for which the State is exempt. The State will furnish a tax exempt certificate, if requested by the Contractor. The State will not be responsible for any taxes levied on the Contractor as a result of this Agreement.

17. FORCE MAJEURE: In the event that either party is unable to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement, or to enjoy any of its benefits, because of natural disaster or decrees of governmental bodies not the fault of the affected party (“Force Majeure Event”), the party who has been so affected shall immediately give notice to the other party and shall do everything possible to resume performance. Upon receipt of such notice, all obligations under this Agreement shall be immediately suspended. If the period of nonperformance exceeds thirty (30) days from the receipt of notice of the Force Majeure Event, the party whose ability to perform has not been so affected may, by giving written notice, terminate this Agreement.

18. GOVERNING LAWS: This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Indiana and suit, if any, must be brought in the State of Indiana.

19. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE REQUIREMENTS: If Contractor provides any information technology related products or services to the State, Contractor shall comply with all Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) standards, policies, and guidelines, which are online at http://iot.in.gov/architecture/. Contractor specifically agrees that all hardware, software, and services provided to or purchased by the State shall be compatible with the principles and goals contained in the electronic and information technology accessibility standards adopted under Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) and IC 4-13.1-3. Any deviation from these architecture requirements must be approved in writing by IOT in advance. The State may terminate this Agreement for default if Contractor fails to cure a breach of this provision within a commercially reasonable time.

http://iot.in.gov/architecture/

CLAIMING PURCHASING PREFERENCES

Each bidder should review the various procurement preferences allowed by State statute. A summary of the preferences can be found under Programs and Preferences located at: https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/supplier-resource-center/.

Each bidder must answer the following questions pertaining to purchasing preferences. No preference will be applied unless these questions have been answered and any required attachments included.

1. Are you claiming the U.S. Manufactured Product Preference (IC 5-22-15-21) ............................. Yes _____ No _____ This is per individual line item and should be noted below

Vendor must provide information at the individual line level in regards to this preference...If yes, the bidder is certifying under penalties of perjury that each of the bidder’s end products, except those listed under the Exceptions section, is a U.S. Manufactured Product as described in IC 5-22-15-21. A product is manufactured in the United States, if the cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50% of the cost of all its components. (In determining if a product is manufactured in the United States, only the product and its components shall be considered.)

Please list what line items this preference will apply to:

2. Are you claiming the Preference for Steel Products (IC 5-22-15-25) ............................................ Yes ___ No ___

3. Are you claiming the Preference to Coal Mined in Indiana (IC 5-22-15-22) ................................. Yes ___ No ___

4. Are you claiming the Indiana Business Preference (IC 5-22-15-20.5) ........................................... Yes ___ No ___ Indicate under which provision for which you are claiming to qualify as an Indiana business, fully complete the Indiana Economic Impact Form (State Form # 51778, and include it with your bid/proposal. Vendors who wish to claim one of the Buy Indiana preferences below, must register from https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/supplier-resource-center/programs-and-preferences/buy-indiana/. Click on the Supplier Portal Login link, to register and/or update an existing registration. Indicate interest in learning if the business qualifies for Buy Indiana. Upon answering YES, look for more information via email.

Respondents may only select one category as shown below. Indicate your selection by clicking the check box next to the certification paragraph. Supporting documents may be required. They should be uploaded so the certification team can review.

Once this is complete, save your selection and exit your account.

Approval will be documented by a system generated notification sent to the point of contact email address provided within the Bidder Registration profile. This is to be attached as a screenshot (copied/pasted) for response evaluation. If this document cannot be provided, affirm Buy IN status in a letter, on company letterhead. Provide sufficient detail so the State can confirm approval of the entity. Buy IN must be affirmatively claimed and documentation submitted per RFQ instructions.

_____ (1) A business whose principal place of business is located in Indiana.

_____ (2) A business that pays a majority of its payroll (in dollar volume) to residents of Indiana.

_____ (3) A business that employs Indiana residents as a majority of its employees.

_____ (4) A business that makes significant capital investments in Indiana.

Any company that can demonstrate a minimum capital investment of $5 million or more in plant and/or equipment or annual lease payments of $2.5 million or more shall qualifies as an Indiana business under category #4.

_____ (5) A business that has a substantial positive economic impact on Indiana.

https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/supplier-resource-center/ https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/supplier-resource-center/programs-and-preferences/buy-indiana/ https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/supplier-resource-center/programs-and-preferences/buy-indiana/

Any company that is in the top 500 companies (adjusted) for one of the following categories:

number of employees (DWD), unemployment taxes (DWD), payroll withholding taxes (DOR), or Corporate Income Taxes (DOR); qualifies as an Indiana business under category #5.

5. Are you claiming the Indiana Manufactured Preference (IC 5-22-15-20.5) .................................. Yes ___ No ___ This preference may only be claimed by respondents who claim the Indiana Business Preference.

Submit necessary documentation detailing a substantial amount of manufacturing, assembly, or production of the products proposed is in the State of Indiana.

6. Are you claiming the preference for supplies that contain recycled or post-consumer materials (IC 5-22-15-16)

.............................................................................................................................................. Yes ___ No ___ The preference does not apply when the purchase description is limited to a supply that contains recycled materials or post-consumer materials

If yes, a manufacturer’s certification must be submitted for each item or group of items for which the offeror is seeking a preference or the preference may not be considered.

7. Are you claiming the preference for soybean oil based ink (IC 5-22-15-18) ................................. Yes ___ No ___

8. Are you claiming the preference for soy diesel/bio diesel (IC 5-22-15-19)................................... Yes ___ No ___

9. Are you claiming the Indiana Small Business Preference (IC 5-22-15-23) .................................... Yes ___ No ___ If yes, bidder must indicate which category of small business concern applies:

___ Wholesale business with annual sales of four million dollars ($4,000,000) or less during its last fiscal year. “Wholesale business, means a business that derives its principal source of income (over 50% of gross revenues) from sales to retailers, other merchants, or industrial, institutional or commercial users who will use the goods for resale or business use. This definition distribution activities.

___ Service business with average sales of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or less for the current and preceding three (3) fiscal years and which employs no more than twenty-five (25) persons. “Service business, “ means a business that derives its principal source of income (over 50% of gross revenues) from the sale of useful artistic, educational, intellectual, literary, or scientific labor from which no necessary tangible commodity is derived.

___ Retail business or business selling services with annual sales and receipts of five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) or less. “Retail business,” means a business that derives its principal source of income (over 50% of gross revenues) from the sale of supplies to the ultimate consumer.

___ Manufacturing business, which employs no more than one hundred (100) persons.

“Manufacturing business” means a business that derives its principal source of income (over 50% of gross revenues) from the sale of goods the firm produces at its own facility made from raw, unfinished materials, as distinguished from the final product.

___ A business in any of the following sectors is not a small business if it employees more than one hundred (100) persons or if its annual sales exceed 5 Million dollars ($5,000,000):

(A) Information Technology

(B) Life Sciences

(C) Transportation

(D) Logistics

___ A business that has a current verification as a veteran owned small business as defined by IC 5-22-

14-3.5(a)(1-3).

10. Are you claiming the preference for Indiana farm products (IC 5-22-15-23.5) ............................. Yes ___ No ___

11. Are you claiming the preference for foods/beverages that contain high levels of calcium (IC 5-22-15-24)

.............................................................................................................................................. Yes ___ No __

12. Are you claiming the preference for Businesses providing specialized employee services (IC 5-22-15-26)?

.............................................................................................................................................. Yes ___ No __

If yes, submit the completed Affidavit of Eligibility with solicitation response.

https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/supplier-resource-center/programs-and-preferences/preferences/ https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/supplier-resource-center/programs-and-preferences/preferences/

INDIANA VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS RFQ SUBCONTRACTOR COMMITMENT FORM

In accordance with IC 5-22-14 and 25 IAC 9, it has been determined that there is a reasonable expectation of Indiana Veteran Owned Small Business subcontracting opportunities under this solicitation. The IVOSB Subcontractor Commitment Form is to be submitted alongside the Respondent’s proposal. The entity must be on the State of Indiana Certified IVOSB list at https://www.in.gov/idoa/indiana-veteran-owned-small-business-program/.

If participation is proposed through the use of Subcontractors, the Respondent must provide the scope of work of the products and/or services to be provided by the Subcontractor(s). This must include explanation of whether the products and/or services are to be utilized directly by the Respondent and/or directly by the State, a description of the process through which the products/services will be received and applied to the benefit of the award, the deliverable requirements as agreed upon between the Contractor and Subcontractor, the certified UNSPSC that applies to the award, and the cost of supplies being utilized by the Respondent for this proposal. Respondents must complete the Subcontractor Commitment Form in its entirety. The amount entered in “TOTAL BID AMOUNT” should match the total amount proposed.

The IVOSB respondent must list their company contact information only on the IVOSB Subcontractor Commitment Form.

Failure to address these subcontracting opportunities will not impact the evaluation of your Proposal. The Department will verify certification information included on the IVOSB Subcontractor Commitment Form.

Prime Contractors must ensure that the proposed IVOSB subcontractors meet the following criteria:

• Must be listed on Federal Center for Veterans Business Enterprise VETBIZ at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ under INDIANA, or listed at State of Indiana Certified IVOSB list https://www.in.gov/idoa/indiana-veteran-owned-small-business-program/, on or before the proposal due date.

• Prime Contractor must include with their proposal the subcontractor’s veteran business Certification Letter provided by either IDOA or Federal Govt. VETBIZ at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/, to show current status of certification.

• IVOSB must have a Bidder ID (see Section 2.3.8 - Department of Administration, Procurement Division).

• A Prime Contractor who is an IVOSB can count their own workforce or companies to meet this requirement, (see IAC 25-9-4-1 (c))

• Must serve a Valuable Scope Contribution (VSC). The firm must serve a value-added purpose on the engagement, as confirmed by the State.

• Must provide goods or services only in the industry area for which it is certified as listed in the VETBIZ federal registry, at https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/ under INDIANA or at State of Indiana Certified IVOSB list at https://www.in.gov/idoa/indiana-veteran-owned-small-business-program/. Must be used to provide the goods or services specific to the contract.

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INDIANA VETERAN OWNED SMALL BUSINESS RFQ SUBCONTRACTOR LETTER OF

COMMITMENT

A signed letter(s), on company letterhead, from the IVOSB(s) must accompany the IVOSB Subcontractor Commitment Form. Each letter shall state and will serve as acknowledgement from the IVOSB of its subcontract amount, a description of products and/or services to be provided on this project, and approximate date the subcontractor will perform work on this contract. For scoring purposes only, the IVOSB subcontractor amount and subcontractor percentage is based on the initial term of the contract. However, the subcontractor commitment shall apply to the life of the contract including any time after the initial term.

The State may deny evaluation points if the letter(s) is/are not attached, not on company letterhead, not signed and/or does not reference and match the subcontract amount, subcontract amount as a percentage of the “TOTAL BID AMOUNT” and the anticipated period that the Subcontractor will perform work for this solicitation.

By submission of the Proposal, the Respondent acknowledges and agrees to be bound by the rules and requirements of the State’s IVOSB Program. Questions involving the regulations governing the IVOSB Subcontractor Commitment Form should be directed to:

Division of Supplier Diversity at indianaveteranspreference@idoa.in.gov, (317) 232-3061 or the Supplier Diversity website at https://www.in.gov/idoa/indiana-veteran-owned-small-business-program/.

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STATE OF INDIANA IVOSB SUBCONTRACTOR COMMITMENT FORM

RFQ#:

TOTAL BID AMOUNT:

Respondent Firm

Telephone Number

Address Fax Number

City/State/Zip Code

Email Address

Representative

Authorizing Signature

Date Printed Name and Title Please check if additional forms are attached.

Page ________ of __________

FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY WITH COMPLETED LETTERS OF COMMITMENT.

Company Name: Contact Person:

Address: E-mail:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Sub-Contract Amount:

Sub-Contract Percentage of Total Bid:

Describe service/product to be provided and how this is a Valuable Scope Contribution of the Contract.

Include the applicable certified UNSPSC that applies to this commitment.

Provide approximate dates when Sub-Contractor will perform on this project:

Company Name: Contact Person:

Address: E-mail:

Telephone Number:

Fax Number:

Sub-Contract Amount:

Sub-Contract Percentage of Total Bid:

Describe service/product to be provided and how this is a Valuable Scope Contribution of the Contract:

Provide approximate dates when Sub-Contractor will perform on this project:

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION

The Contractor hereby covenants and agrees to make a good faith effort to provide and maintain a drug-free workplace. The Contractor will give written notice to the State within ten (10) days after receiving actual notice that the Contractor or an employee of the Contractor in the State of Indiana has been convicted of a criminal drug violation occurring in the workplace. False certification or violation of this certification may result in sanctions including, but not limited to, suspension of contract payments, termination of this Contract and/or debarment of contracting opportunities with the State for up to three (3) years.

This certification is required by Executive Order No. 90-5, April 12, 1990, issued by the Governor of Indiana. Pursuant to its delegated authority, the Indiana Department of Administration is requiring the inclusion of this certification in all contracts with and grants from the State of Indiana in excess of $25,000. No award of a contract or grant shall be made, and no contract, purchase order or agreement, the total amount of which exceeds $25,000, shall be valid unless and until this certification has been fully executed by the Vendor and attached to the contract or agreement as part of the contract documents. False certification or violation of the certification may result in sanctions, including, but not limited to, suspension of contract payments, termination of the contract or agreement and/or debarment of contracting opportunities with the State for up to three (3) years.

The Contractor/Grantee certifies and agrees that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:

(a) Publishing and providing to all of its employees a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacturer, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the Vendor's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition; and

(b) Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about (1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) the Vendor's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (3) any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs; and (4) the penalties that may be imposed upon an employee for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace; and

(c) Notifying all employees in the statement required by subparagraph (a) above that as a condition of continued employment the employee will (1) abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction; and

(d) Notifying in writing the contracting State Agency and the Indiana Department of Administration within ten (10) days after receiving notice from an employee under subdivision(c) (2) above, or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction; and

(e) Within thirty (30) days after receiving notice under subdivision (c) (2) above of conviction, imposing the following sanctions or remedial measures on any employee who is convicted of drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace: (1) take appropriate personnel action against the employee, up to and including termination; or (2) require such employee to satisfactorily participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; and

(f) Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through the implementation of subparagraphs (a) through (e) above.

SECRETARY OF STATE REGISTRATION

In accordance with IC 5-22-16-4, an offeror or subcontractor desiring to perform any portion of the work described by this bid/quote that is a business required to register with the Secretary of State. The registration requirement is applicable to all limited liability partnerships, limited partnerships, corporations, S-corporations, nonprofit corporations and limited liability companies.

Information concerning registration with the Secretary of State may be obtained by contacting:

Indiana Secretary of State of Indiana Corporation Section 302 W. Washington St. Rom E018 Indianapolis, IN 46204

(317) 232-6576

COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION

Responses to this bid solicitation serve as a warrant that the responding entity has properly registered as required by law with the Secretary of State and that it has no current or outstanding criminal, civil, or enforcement actions initiated by the State of Indiana, and it agrees that it will immediately notify the State of any such actions. The respondent also certifies that neither it nor its principals are presently in arrears in payment of its taxes, permit fees or other statutory, regulatory or judicially required payments to the State of Indiana. Any respondent agrees that the State may confirm, at any time, that no such liabilities exist, and, if such liabilities are discovered, that State may bar the respondent from contracting with the State, cancel existing contracts, withhold payments to setoff such obligations, and withhold further payments or purchases until the entity is current in its payments on its liability to the State and has submitted proof of such payment to the State.

ETHICS OBLIGATIONS

The contractor and its agents shall abide by all ethical requirements that apply to persons who have a business relationship with the State, as set forth in Indiana Code § 4-2-6 et seq. and Indiana Code 4.2.7, the regulations promulgated thereunder, and Executive Order 04-08, dated April 27, 2004. If the contractor is not familiar with these ethical requirements, the contractor should refer any questions to the Indiana State Ethics Commission, or visit the Indiana State Ethics Commission website at https://www.in.gov/ig/commission/ If the contractor or its agents violate any applicable ethical standards, the State may, in its sole discretion, terminate this contract immediately upon notice to the contractor. In addition, the Contractor may be subject to penalties under Indiana Code § 4-2-6-12 and 4.2.7.

PRICING

Unit price must be entered and extended, and the total price of the bid must be shown. Unit prices are to be bid on the basis of the unit specified. If there is an error between the unit price and total price, the unit price shall prevail. Awarded Prices: Prices listed for each item are firm and cannot be changed.

F.O.B. DESTINATION

The State requires all bids to be submitted on the basis of F.O.B. destination.

OPEN COMPETITION

The specifications are intended to be nonrestrictive. Although at times brand names and model numbers may be used, they are merely intended to be guidelines to establish criteria and quality for competitive bidding. Unless otherwise stated, alternate bids will be evaluated and may be acceptable as long as they can be verified as equal or better than specified as determined by the State. All bidders with alternate products shall submit detailed specifications with their bid.

CREATION OF BINDING AGREEMENT

A binding Agreement will be created only by the issuance of a Purchase Order at any time within the period stated on the Request for Quotation/Invitation to Bid form. The Binding Agreement will be governed by the terms and conditions included in this bid package. The Contractor shall make no deliveries on verbal orders except from the Using Agency on purchases less than $5,000 and only with written approval on purchases greater than $5,000 from the Indiana Department of Administration, Procurement Division.

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EXCEPTIONS

___________ PLEASE CHECK IF APPLICABLE

Alternative requests must be equal or better than those specified as determined by the Indiana Department of Administration, and bidders deviating from specified items should provide, with his or her request, a listing of all areas in which his or her product deviates and fully explain and justify this alternative.

ANY EXCEPTIONS ARE TO BE NOTED BELOW AND LISTED BY LINE ITEM NUMBER.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

As required by IC §22-5-1.7, the Contractor swears or affirms under the penalties of perjury that:

1. The Contractor does not knowingly employ an unauthorized alien.

2. The Contractor shall enroll in and verify the work eligibility status of all his/her/its newly hired employees through the E-Verify program as defined in IC §22-5-1.7-3. The Contractor is not required to participate should the E-Verify program cease to exist.

Additionally, the Contractor is not required to participate if the Contractor is self-employed and does not employ any employees.

3. The Contractor shall not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien. The Contractor shall not retain an employee or contract with a person that the Contractor subsequently learns is an unauthorized alien.

4. The Contractor shall require his/her/its subcontractors who perform work under this Contract to certify to the Contractor that the subcontractor does not knowingly employ or contract with an unauthorized alien and that the subcontractor has enrolled and is participating in the E-Verify program. The Contractor agrees to maintain this certification throughout the duration of the term of a contract with a subcontractor.

The State may terminate for default if the Contractor fails to cure a breach of this provision no later than thirty (30) days after being notified by the State.

NON-COLLUSION CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that the Bidder, being duly affirmed under oath says, that he or she is the contracting party; that he or she has not, nor has any other employee of the company represented by him or her, directly or indirectly, entered into or offered to enter into any combination, collusion or agreement to receive or pay, and that he or she has not received or paid, any sum of money or other consideration for the execution of the annexed contract other than that which appears upon the face of the contract.

SIGNATURE

This is to certify that the bidder or any person on his or her behalf has examined and understands and agrees to the specifications, including General and Special conditions of this document.

BIDDER _____________________________________

FEDERAL ID NUMBER_________________________ (Please circle to indicate if your FIN is a TIN or SSN)

ORDERING ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________

CITY _________________________________ STATE ________________________ ZIP CODE ____________

REMITTANCE ADDRESS __________________________________________________________________________________

CITY _________________________________ STATE ________________________ ZIP CODE ____________

TYPE OF BUSINESS (i.e. Corporation, Sole Proprietor, LLC, etc.) _______________________________________________

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYTEM (NAICS CODE) _________________________

TELEPHONE NUMBER (______) _____________________

E-Mail address: ____________________________________

If awarded a contract, the bidder will provide supplies, equipment, and/or services to the State of Indiana in accordance with the general conditions, specifications, certifications and other documents of this solicitation.

I, _________________________________________, the undersigned___________________________ (Signature) (Print Office Held) of the above named bidder under penalties of perjury this ___________ day of ____________,________, certify that I hold the aforementioned Office in the above bidder and that the representations are true and accurate.