RFQ_24-2172.pdf
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- RFQ 24-2172
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- 0000035778
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- Sacramento County, Cedar Ridge CDP, California
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The document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) for information technology goods, specifically radio communication equipment. The solicitation (PCR # 24-2172) seeks to procure 230 remote mount radios with digital/analog P25 capabilities, 230 factory-installed P25 trunking systems, 375 remote control heads, 250 and 125 cable assemblies of varying lengths, 375 handheld programming microphones, and 250 mounting adapters. The RFQ was released on June 3, 2025, with responses due by June 16, 2025, and bidders' quotes must remain valid for a minimum of 30 days.
The procurement will be conducted using an Informal Competitive acquisition method with Net 45 payment terms. Vendors must submit quotes on company letterhead with comprehensive pricing details, including item prices, sales tax, discounts, total cost, shipping, and e-waste fees. Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) vendors are encouraged to participate, and must hold current certifications. Additional administrative documents are required, including a Bidder Declaration, GenAI Reporting Factsheet, and various certifications depending on contract value. The solicitation includes special provisions related to Russia sanctions, plastic trash bag certification, and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) reporting requirements.
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
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REQUEST FOR QUOTE
(IT GOODS)
CAL FIRE PCR #: 24-2172
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (hereinafter referred to as “CAL
FIRE”) is inviting you to review and respond to this solicitation for quote. The items are listed in
Section A. Quote Items. Payment Terms are Net 45.
This solicitation is being conducted under the authority of the California Public Contract Code
(PCC) Section 12100, purchasing authority for information technology (IT) goods and services.
CAL FIRE has selected to use the Informal Competitive acquisition method. If claiming Small
Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) status, the vendor must hold a current SB or DVBE certification (GC Section 14838.5).
Responses must comply with the instructions and requirements found herein. Failure to comply with any of the instructions or requirements may cause the response to be rejected. Award will be made to the bidder deemed responsive by meeting all of the stated requirements. CAL
FIRE may modify any part of the solicitation by issuance of one (1) or more amendment.
CAL FIRE CONTACT AND KEY ACTION DATES
Questions and responses must be submitted electronically via e-mail to the CAL FIRE
Procurement Analyst by the Response Due Date identified below.
CAL FIRE CONTACT
Procurement Analyst:
Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Phillip Lacy
916-862-0197
Phillip.lacy@fire.ca.gov
KEY ACTION DATES
Solicitation Release Date:
Response Due Date:
June 3, 2025
June 16, 2025
Bidder offers and agrees if this response is accepted within 60 calendar days following the date the response is due to furnish all the items upon which prices are quoted, at the prices set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s) by the method of delivery and within the times specified and subject to the referenced
General Provisions. DECLARATIONS UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY; By signing below, with inclusion of the date of signature, the below signed bidder DECLARES UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California as follows: (1) (Statement of Compliance). The below signed as complied with the non-discrimination program requirements of Government Code 12990 and Title 2, California Administrative Code Section 8103, and such declaration is true and correct. (2) The National Labor Relations Board declaration set forth in Paragraph 48 of the
General Provisions is true and correct. (3) If a claim is made for the Small Business or Disabled Veterans Business
Enterprise preference, the information set forth within is true and correct.
Official Printed Name and Title (Must be authorized to bind Bidder contractually) Official’s Signature Date https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=12100.&lawCode=PCC https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=14838.5.&lawCode=GOV
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection PCR # 24-2172
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A. QUOTE ITEMS
Please provide the quote for the following items:
Quantity MFG Name
Description/Specifications
Vendor may propose an alternative model/brand name or trade name that complies with the specifications or requirements of this solicitation. Any mention of a model/brand name or trade name description is for reference purposes only.
Alternative models/brands must be approved by Unit IT Coordinator.
230 BK
136-174 MHz, Digital/Analog, P25, 5000 Channels, 50 Watts Remote Mount –
Part # KNG M150LPR
230 BK Factory Install P25 9600 Baud Trunking - Part # KZA-0569
375 BK Remote Control Head Plug & Play KNG-Mxxx - Part # KAA-0660
250 BK Cable Assy Remote Mount 17’ KNG-MxxxR - Part # KAA-0636
125 BK Cable Assy Remote Mount 25’ KNG-MxxxR - Part # KAA-0637
375 BK Handheld Programming Microphone, KNG-M - Part # KAA-0290S
250 BK Kit, Mounting Adapter, KNG to Kenwood - Part # KAA-0631
B. SHIPPING AND BILLING INFORMATION
The Bill To address will be in the PO header and the contact information will be located in the comments section at the bottom of the PO upon award.
Ship To:
CA Department of Forestry & Fire Protection
ATTN: Frank Novey
5411 Luce Avenue
McClellan, CA 95652
C. REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements must be met. Failure to comply with any of the requirements may cause the response to be rejected.
1. Vendor must submit the quote via e-mail to the Procurement Analyst by the due date provided in the Key Action Dates. The subject line shall include the CAL FIRE PCR number.
2. The quote must be submitted on company’s letterhead and include company name, sales representative name, address, phone number(s), and email address.
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3. The quote must contain the following:
a) Price for the item
b) Sales tax (if applicable)
c) Discounts offered
d) Total cost
e) Shipping (if applicable)
*Shipping and Handling, which is taxable, must be noted on the quote.
f) E-Waste Fees (if applicable)
g) Number of days or date the quote is valid (must be valid for a minimum of 30 days)
4. The following administrative documents shall be submitted with the quote:
a) Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105)
b) GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000)
c) Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Documentation (Required if the Vendor or a subcontractor is a SB/DVBE)
d) DVBE Declarations (DGS PD 843) (Required if the Vendor or a subcontractor is a
DVBE)
e) Civil Rights Certification (Required if amount exceeds $100,000)
f) Iran Contracting Act Certification (Required if amount exceeds $1,000,000)
g) Payee Data Record (STD. 204) (Required if Vendor has not previously provided the
STD. 204 to the State or if Vendor needs to update information)
h) Seller’s Permit (Required for any tangible personal property purchase)
i) CalRecycle 74 (Revised 01/23) (Please sign and mark N/A if necessary)
D. BIDDER INSTRUCTIONS
Bidder Instructions (GSPD-451) are incorporated by reference and can be accessed here:
https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/PD/PTCS/GSPD/Bidders-Instructions.pdf. Vendors are advised to review the Bidder Instructions in addition to this solicitation to ensure submission of a responsive bid.
E. EXECUTIVE ORDER N-6-22 – RUSSIA SANCTIONS
On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding
Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. “Economic Sanctions” refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia’s actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the Contractor’s bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.
F. PLASTIC TRASH BAG CERTIFICATION VIOLATIONS
Public Resources Code §42290 et seq. prohibits the State from contracting with any supplier, manufacturer, or wholesaler, and any of its divisions, subsidiaries, or successors that have been determined to be noncompliant to the recycled content plastic trash bag certification https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/gspd05-105.pdf https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std1000.pdf http://www.osi.ca.gov/ProcurementForms/EXHIBIT%20G%20-%20CUF.docx http://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/pd_843.pdf https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/OLS/Forms/CALIFORNIA-CIVIL-RIGHTS-LAWS-ATTACHMENT.ashx http://www.osi.ca.gov/ProcurementForms/EXHIBIT%20I%20-%20IRAN%20CERT.docx https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf https://www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/Docs/Web/111480 https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/PD/PTCS/GSPD/Bidders-Instructions.pdf
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CalRecycle noncompliant list(s). In the event of any doubt of the status or identity of the business in violation, the State will notify the Board of the proposed award and afford the Board the opportunity to advise the State. No award will be made when either the Bidder or a subcontractor has been identified either by published list or by advice from the Board, to be in violation of certification requirements.
G. GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (GENAI)
The State of California seeks to realize the potential benefits of GenAI, through the development and deployment of GenAI tools, while balancing the risks of these new technologies.
Bidder / Offeror / Contractor must notify the State in writing if their solution or service includes, or makes available, any GenAI including GenAI from third parties or subcontractors.
The State has developed a GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000) to be completed by the Bidder / Offeror / Contractor.
Failure to submit the GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000) will result in disqualification of the Bidder / Offeror / Contractor.
Failure to report GenAI to the State may void any resulting contract. The State reserves its right to seek any and all relief it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure.
Upon receipt of a Bidder / Offeror / Contractor GenAI Reporting and Factsheet (STD 1000), the state reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject bids/offers that present an unacceptable level of risk to the state.
H. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
This solicitation and Vendor quote are subject to the following terms and conditions. CAL FIRE will not sign Vendor quote forms. Payment Terms are Net 45.
☒ Information Technology General Provisions (Non-Cloud Goods and Services) – GSPD-ITGP
(Non-Cloud) (Revised and Effective 11/12/2024) published at:
https://www.dgs.ca.gov/~/media/Divisions/PD/Acquisitions/Solicitation-Document-
Attachments/GSPDITGP-NonCloudRevised-and-Effective-111224.docx
☐ Information Technology General Provisions – (Cloud Computing Services) – GSPD-ITGP
(Cloud) (Revised and Effective 11/12/2024) published at:
https://www.dgs.ca.gov/~/media/Divisions/PD/Acquisitions/Solicitation-Document-
Attachments/GSPDITGP-CloudRevised-and-Effective-111224.docx
*** BELOW APPLIES ONLY TO THE BUYER***
When amendments are necessary https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std1000.pdf https://www.dgs.ca.gov/~/media/Divisions/PD/Acquisitions/Solicitation-Document-Attachments/GSPDITGP-NonCloudRevised-and-Effective-111224.docx https://www.dgs.ca.gov/~/media/Divisions/PD/Acquisitions/Solicitation-Document-Attachments/GSPDITGP-NonCloudRevised-and-Effective-111224.docx https://www.dgs.ca.gov/~/media/Divisions/PD/Acquisitions/Solicitation-Document-Attachments/GSPDITGP-CloudRevised-and-Effective-111224.docx https://www.dgs.ca.gov/~/media/Divisions/PD/Acquisitions/Solicitation-Document-Attachments/GSPDITGP-CloudRevised-and-Effective-111224.docx
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Amendments to original purchase documents are necessary when there is any change or modification to the original document as issued to the supplier. Examples of when amendments are required include:
• A change in shipping terms
• A change in supplier’s name
• A change in subcontractor(s)
• An increase or decrease of pricing/extended pricing/overall costs
• An addition or cancellation of an item or multiple items
• A change in the description, specifications or substitution of any product
Warning: Letters or verbal notification between buyers and suppliers cannot be used to modify a contract. Contract changes/amendments must be formally executed in writing (via revised/amended PO) to modify a contract.
Supplier Treatment
Buyers conducting competitive procurements shall provide qualified suppliers with a fair opportunity to participate in the competitive solicitation process. Stimulating competition in a manner conducive to sound State fiscal practices emphasizing the elimination of favoritism, fraud, and corruption in awarding contracts.
Supplier Signatures
For any written solicitation, supplier quote and/or bid responses regardless of dollar value;
solicitation format or delivery method (i.e., fax, electronically, mailed or delivered in person) must include the signature of an authorized supplier representative of the bidder.
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