Re-Bid_HSR25-16_Addendum_1.pdf

Invitation for Bid (IFB) for RE-BID HSR25-16 – Weekly Non- Chemical Landscape/Trash Pick-Up Maintenance Services –

County of Fresno.

IFB No.: HSR25-16 Re-Bid

Addendum #1

November 25, 2025

To: All Prospective Bidders

Re: RE-BID HSR25-16 – Weekly Non-Chemical Landscape/Trash Pick-Up Maintenance Services – County of Fresno

1) The Authority is notifying all prospective Bidders that Bidder Requirements and Information, Section 17, Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Goals, Subsection A.(1).a. is amended and replaced as follows:

“The Contractor shall commit to meet or exceed the overall twenty-five percent (25%) SB utilization goal, inclusive of a three percent (3%) goal for Microbusinesses (MB) for this Agreement as established by the SB Program, if the total bid amount is $500,000.00 or more.”

2) The Authority is notifying all prospective Bidders that Attachment 2, Cost Sheet is replaced in its entirety and is attached hereto.

3) The Authority is notifying all prospective Bidders that Attachment 7, California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Participation Requirement and Incentive, Subsection 3, DVBE Participation Incentive, Subsection A is amended and replaced as follows:

“In accordance with Section 999.5 of the Military and Veterans Code, a bid incentive will be given to bidders who provide DVBE participation. For evaluation purposes only, the Authority shall apply a bid incentive to bids that propose California certified DVBE participation as identified on Attachment 4, Bidder Declaration & Subcontractor/Supplier List. The bid incentive amount for awards based on lowest bid will vary in conjunction with the percentage of DVBE participation. The following bid incentive percentages will apply:

DVBE PARTICIPATION

COMMITMENT PERCENTAGE

BID INCENTIVE

PERCENTAGE

5.00% and greater 3% 5%

4.00% - 4.99% 2% 4%

3.00% - 3.99% 1% 3%

NOTE: The DVBE Participation Incentive cannot displace a direct award to a California certified Small Business or a California certified Micro Business.”

Note – If any pages replaced in the Addendum are required for submission with your bid package (i.e., Cost sheet, etc.), you must submit the amended Addendum version for said page (i.e., Addendum #1 written in the header). Bid packages received on incorrect documents will be deemed nonresponsive.

All other sections within the IFB shall remain the same.

Sincerely, Valerie Flurry Contract Analyst Contracts and Procurement Branch

ADDENDUM 1

BIDDER REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

RE-BID HSR25-16

17. Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Goals

A. This IFB incorporates by reference the Authority’s revised SB/DVBE Program, which establishes a twenty-five (25%) percent SB utilization goal, inclusive of a three percent (3%) goal for Microbusinesses (MB). Additionally, the SB/DVBE Program sets a three percent (3%) DVBE participation goal.

(1). Small Business Goal

a. The Contractor shall commit to meet or exceed the overall twenty-five percent (25%) SB utilization goal, inclusive of a three percent (3%) goal for Microbusinesses (MB) for this Agreement as established by the SB Program, if the total bid amount is $500,000.00 or more.

1. SB means a business certified by the California Department of

General Services (DGS)/ Office of SB and DVBE Services (OSDS) in accordance with GC § 14837 (d)(1) and 2 CCR 1896.12(a).

2. Microbusiness means a SB certified by the Department of General Services/OSDS in accordance with GC § 14837 (d)(2) and 2 CCR 1896.12(b).

(2). Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Goal

a. The Contractor shall commit to meet or exceed the overall three percent

(3%) goal for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise for this Agreement as established by the SB Program.

1. Only State of California OSDS-certified DVBEs who will perform a

Commercially Useful Function shall be used to satisfy the DVBE requirement. The term “DVBE contractor, subcontractor or supplier” means any Person that satisfies the ownership (or management) and control requirements of CCR Title 2 § 1896.81, is certified in accordance with CCR Title 2 § 1896.84, and provides services or goods that contribute to the fulfillment of the contract requirements by performing a CUF as required in MVC § 999(B).

18. Bid Preference(s)

A. The following preferences are applicable to this IFB:

(1). Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) Preference

a. Government Code section 14835 et seq. requires that a five percent (5%) preference be given to contractors who qualify as a certified SB or MB.

b. To claim the SB preference, your company/firm must have its principal place of business located in California and be certified by the California Department of General Services (DGS). If prospective Contractor is claiming the five percent (5%) SB preference, complete section 14 of Attachment 1 – Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet.

ATTACHMENT 2

COST SHEET

Your bid may be deemed non-responsive by the Authority if you fail to complete, sign, and submit this document with your bid.

It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within the State of California to sell or use any article or product as a “loss leader” as defined in Section 17030 of the Business and Professionals Code.

Bidder proposes and agrees to furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision; pay all taxes, insurance, bonds, license and permit fees, travel costs, and other incidental costs to perform the Work in accordance with the attached Scope of Work identified in Exhibit A at the cost(s) below.

Line Total Discrepancies: In case of discrepancies between written line total(s) and Authority calculated line total(s), the Authority calculated line total(s) shall prevail.

Cost Breakdown: The Authority reserves the right to request that the intended awardee submit an itemized cost breakdown of their bid to include, but not limited to: cost of materials, labor, and overhead.

DVBE Requirement: If your total bid is $10,000.00 or more, you must comply with the DVBE goals as mandated by state law and described in this IFB.

SB Requirement: If your total bid is $500,000.00 or more, you must comply with the SB goals as mandated and described in this IFB.

You must submit your bid for all items in the Attachment 2 – Cost Sheet and enter a greater than zero-dollar amount for all items in order for your bid to be considered responsive. You must also complete the Bidder Certification section at the bottom of each Cost Sheet page in order for your bid to be considered responsive.

Please do not alter, modify, or change this Attachment 2 – Cost Sheet. Any alterations, modifications, or changes to this Attachment 2 – Cost Sheet will be grounds to reject the bid.

A. Weekly Non-Chemical Landscape Maintenance Services

Line Item

Street Address Monthly Rate (Weekly

Services)

X Number of Months

= Estimated Total Cost

A1

5661/5631 North Golden State Blvd. Fresno, CA 93722

HST# MF-10-0048-01-01

HST# MF-10-0049-01-01

X

A2

5599/5595/5591/5581 North Golden State Blvd.

Fresno, CA 93722

HST# MF-10-0050-01-01

A3

4753/4741/4727 West Shaw Ave. Fresno, CA 93722

HST# MF-10-0083-01-01

A4

Total Sum of A1+A2+A3= $

ATTACHMENT 1

B. Irrigation Replacement Services / Irrigation Repair Service Calls

Item

Hourly Labor Rate

Estimated Hours Estimated Total Cost

B1

C. Repair/Replacement Parts Bucket

C1

Repair/Replacement Parts Bucket

$2,500.00

D. Authority Safety Program Division’s Safety Training

Item

Service Description

Hourly Rate X Hours X Employees (Not to exceed five

(5) Employees)

= Estimated Total Cost

D1

Safety Training

E. Additional Required Meetings

Item

Service Description

Hourly Rate X Hours X Employees (Not to exceed two (2) Employees)

= Estimated Total Cost

E1

“Kick-Off” Meeting

E2

Small Business Meeting

E3

Total Sum of E1+E2= $

ATTACHMENT 1

Grand Total Grand Total Cost

TOTAL COST SUM OF A4+B1+C1+D1+E3=

Basis for Award

BIDDER CERTIFICATION

I certify that I am empowered to submit this bid on behalf of the Company named below:

COMPANY NAME:

AUTHORIZED BIDDER’S NAME (PLEASE PRINT):

AUTHORIZED BIDDER’S SIGNATURE: DATE:

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ATTACHMENT 7

3. DVBE Participation Incentive

A. In accordance with Section 999.5 of the Military and Veterans Code, a bid incentive will be given to bidders who provide DVBE participation. For evaluation purposes only, the Authority shall apply a bid incentive to bids that propose California certified DVBE participation as identified on Attachment 4, Bidder Declaration & Subcontractor/Supplier List. The bid incentive amount for awards based on lowest bid will vary in conjunction with the percentage of DVBE participation. The following bid incentive percentages will apply:

DVBE PARTICIPATION

COMMITMENT

PERCENTAGE

BID INCENTIVE

PERCENTAGE

5.00% and greater 3% 5%

4.00% - 4.99% 2% 4%

3.00% - 3.99% 1% 3%

NOTE: The DVBE Participation Incentive cannot displace a direct award to a California certified Small Business or a California certified Micro Business.

4. Resources and Information

A. For assistance regarding the DVBE participation requirement and/or incentive, please contact the Authority’s DVBE Advocate at (916) 657-8773 regarding this solicitation. To locate certified DVBEs and obtain additional information regarding the DVBE program, please refer to the DGS/OSDS website at http://www.dgs.ca.gov or contact the DGS/OSDS by telephone at (916) 375-4940.

5. Required Documents

A. Bidder shall document the DVBE participation commitment by completing and submitting all of the following documents with their bid:

(1). Bidder Declaration & Subcontractor/Supplier List (Attachment 4) included in this solicitation. Failure to complete and submit the Bidder Declaration & Subcontractor/Supplier List included in this solicitation may render your bid non-responsive.

(2). STD 843 included in this Attachment. Failure to complete and submit the STD 843 included in this Attachment may render your bid non-responsive.

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