NTC-RFP_HM23004.pdf

NOTICE TO SERVICE PROVIDERS

RFP No. HM23004

Smart Manufacturing & Automation Lab California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

3801 W. Temple Ave., Pomona, CA 91768

The Trustees of the California State University will receive sealed proposals at Procurement Services, Bldg.

75, Conference Room, 2740 S. Campus Dr., Pomona, CA 91768, for the above-named Project, Digital

Manufacturing & Automation Lab, for California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Proposals will be received in the above-mentioned room on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in accordance with the contract documents, at which time the proposals will be reviewed.

California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is searching for qualified and experienced vendors to submit proposals for the establishment of a Smart Manufacturing & Automation Lab for educational purposes. This endeavor aims to provide Industrial and Manufacturing students with hands-on experiences in automation and robotics, modern manufacturing technologies, mechatronics, and Industry 4.0 technologies. The proposed lab will serve as an essential component of our engineering education curriculum, enhancing our students' skills and preparing them for the evolving demands of the workforce.

The RFP will be made available to all Proposers who attend the Mandatory Video Site Visit on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, on home.planetbids.com/ and www.fiscal.ca.gov.

If you are interested in the Mandatory Video Site Visit, please email Hector Muniz, hmuniz@cpp.edu with subject heading, Subject Title: RFP HM23004 – Mandatory Video Site Visit. We will be sending out information on how to log-in

All Requests for Information (RFI) should be addressed in writing to Hector Muniz, hmuniz@cpp.edu with the Subject Title: RFP HM23004 - Smart Manufacturing & Automation Lab no later than Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

An optional Pre-Bid Conference may be held at the request of the Proposers. Please refer to the RFP for more information.

The State of California requires agencies to provide a five percent (5%) preference when awarding agreements to small businesses or a non-small business that commits twenty-five percent (25%) of the agreement value to a certified small business. The five percent (5%) certified small business preference shall not exceed $50,000 in accordance with Government Code § 14835. Only small businesses certified by the Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS) are eligible to receive the preference.

In solicitations where an award is to be made to the lowest responsible bidder, the preference is applied by factoring five percent (5%) of a non-small business low bid total and subtracting this amount from the small business bid total.

Proposers wishing to claim the Small Business Preference must comply with and complete the Small Business Preference Form (as provided in the link) and will also be provided in the RFP.

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RFP No. HM23004 Digital Manufacturing & Automation Lab

California state law requires that its state agencies achieve a minimum of three percent (3%) participation for disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE) in state agreements. For this RFP solicitation, the minimum three percent (3%) is required.

Proposer is to refer to the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) documentation package (as provided in the link) and will also be provided in the RFP. The following DVBE incentives are also offered:

Proposed DVBE Participation

Level

DVBE

Incentive

4.00% to 4.99% 1% 5.00% to 5.99% 2%

6% or more 3%

The minimum incentive a qualifying Proposer can receive is one percent (1%). The combination of preferences with a DVBE incentive cannot exceed ten percent (10%) or $100,000, whichever is less. A non-small business cannot displace a California certified small business from the top-ranked position due to application of preferences or incentives. Proposers shall contact the Trustees’ DVBE Coordinator, Duane Johnson, at duanejohnson@cpp.edu.

Each Proposer shall be familiar with the CSU General Provisions for Service and Commodity Acquisitions (as provided in the link) along with Insurance Requirements as provided in Section 18. CSU General Provisions for Service and Commodity Acquisitions will also be provided in the RFP.

It will be the responsibility of each Proposer to obtain the RFP in sufficient time to fulfill the requirements therein.

Key Action Dates:

1. Mandatory Video Site Visit: April 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

2. Last Day to Request for Information (RFI): Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (PST)

3. Last Day for Issuance of Addenda by CPP: Friday, May 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. (PST)

4. Bid Proposal Due Date and Time: Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. (PST)

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