RFQ_PCR-24-1787.pdf

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

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REQUEST FOR QUOTE

(IT GOODS)

CAL FIRE PCR #: 24-1787

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:

Colette Walden

(916) 279-1666 Colette.Walden@fire.ca.gov

KEY ACTION DATES

Solicitation Release Date:

Response Due Date:

April 29, 2025 May 13, 2025, 3 p.m. Pacific Time

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 # 24-1787

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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.

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8048-T PortaCount Model 8048-T; w/ Tablet Respirator Fit Tester

Includes: Carry Case; AC Adapter with Universal Plug Set;

8026 Particle Generator (115 VAC); Alcohol Cartridge;

Alcohol Fill Capsule; Storage Cap; (2) Zero Check Filters;

3/16" and 1/4" Hose Adapters; (2) Spare Alcohol Wicks; (100) Sampling Probes; (100) Lock Washers; Probe Insertion Tool;

Neck Strap; 8016 Alcohol Supply containing (16) 30mL Bottles of Reagent Grade Isopropyl Alcohol; FitPro Ultra Fit Test

Software; Microsoft® Surface Go® Tablet; WiFi USB Adapter;

USB-A & USB-C Cable; and 2-Year Warranty

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B2B5-8048 QG B2B Warranty, 5-Yr, PortaCount 8048

Quality Guard Bumper-To-Bumper 5-year Warranty Contract for Annual Clean and Calibration, as well as Repair Services. TSI covers the cost of standard ground shipping to return the instrument from TSI. Fast Track (expedited) Service included. This B2B Warranty Contract is not applicable when the TSI Service Group has determined that misuse and/or abuse has occurred to the instrument.

All 5-year Warranty contracts will be valid for 60 months, from the date of instrument shipment and are linked to the serial number of the instrument. B2B Warranty Contracts are applicable to new instrument sales only. This B2B Warranty Contract is non-transferable, and no other instrument serial number will be accepted for service.

SHIPPING AND BILLING INFORMATION

The Ship To and 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.

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.

3. The quote must contain the following:

a) Price for the item

b) Sales tax (if applicable)

c) Discounts offered

d) Total cost

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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 documents shall be submitted with the quote:

a) Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105)

b) Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Documentation (Required if the Vendor or a subcontractor is a SB/DVBE)

c) DVBE Declarations (DGS PD 843) (Required if the Vendor or a subcontractor is a

DVBE)

d) Darfur Contracting Act Certification

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)

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.

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.

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 requirements. This includes award of a State contract or subcontract or renewal, extension, or modification of an existing contract or subcontract. Prior to award the State shall ascertain if the intended awardee or proposed subcontractor is a business identified on the current 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 https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/gspd05-105.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.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/FMC/GS/PD/PD_1.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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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.

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

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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