SE9948_IFB_for_Contracts__Addendum_No.1.pdf
PDF 385 KB Posted
- Attached to
- OCA SHOPS | TC71540 Lights, Sirens & Elec Parts
- Solicitation number
- SFGOV-0000009948
- Issued by
- San Francisco County, San Francisco City, California
About this file
This is Bid Addendum No. 1 issued by the City and County of San Francisco's Office of Contract Administration (OCA) on behalf of Central Shops for the procurement of lights, sirens, and emergency vehicle electrical parts across twelve aggregates representing different manufacturers including Code 3, Federal Signal, SoundOff Signal, Whelen, Grote, Havis, Maxxima, Trucklite, Cole Hersee, Setina, Troy Products, and Unity. The solicitation is an indefinite quantity, as-needed contract with an original term of five years and two optional renewal years for a total of seven years. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. Pacific Time via Microsoft Teams. The deadline for written questions is August 17, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Pacific Time, with bids due on August 20, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. Pacific Time. Bid opening will occur the same day at 12:00 P.M. via Microsoft Teams. The Notice of Intent to Award is to be determined, with a three business-day protest period following issuance. The City reserves the right to extend the bid schedule, as evidenced by Addendum No. 1 revising the original deadline to August 31, 2026.
Evaluation is based on the highest total weighted discount percentage off manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for Aggregates 1-8 and the highest discount percentage off MSRP for Aggregates 9-12, with separate contracts awarded for each aggregate to qualified bidders. San Francisco Micro and Small LBE bidders certified by the Contract Monitoring Division are eligible for a 10 percent rating bonus for contracts valued between $20,000 and $10,000,000, while SBA LBEs receive a 5 percent bonus for contracts valued greater than $400,000 but not exceeding $10,000,000. Bidders must submit completed questionnaires, bid sheets, and first source hiring forms by the bid due date, with additional documentation including past invoices, warranty information, and insurance certificates required only if deemed the apparent lowest bidder. The contract does not guarantee minimum purchase quantities, and the City reserves the right to make purchases from alternative suppliers at its discretion. Goods must be shipped Freight on Board to City-designated locations with all shipping and handling fees itemized separately.
View the file
Other files
On GovTribe
Work with this file
- Download the original file
- Contacts named in this file
- Similar government files
- Ask GovTribe AI about this file
Text version
P-695 (04-26) Page 1 of 4 Sourcing Event 0000009948 July 29, 2026
City and County of San Francisco Formal Request for Proposals for:
OCA SHOPS | TC71540 Lights, Sirens and Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts Bid Addendum No.1
Sourcing Event ID 0000009948 │Dept Contract ID: 71540
This Solicitation can be viewed on the City’s Supplier Portal at:
https://sfcitypartner.sfgov.org/pages/index.aspx
Bid Phase Tentative Date
Invitation for Bids Issued July 29, 2026
Pre-Bid Conference August 10, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. (Pacific Time) via Microsoft Teams
Join on your computer:
https://teams.microsoft.com
Meeting ID: 260 203 873 109
Passcode: RC62ds3j
Or call in (audio only)
+1 415-906-4659,,301924435# United States, San Francisco
Phone conference ID: 301 924 435#
Deadline for Written Questions August 17, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. (Pacific Time)
August 26, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. (Pacific Time)
Bid Due Date August 20, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. (Pacific Time)
August 31, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. (Pacific Time)
Bid Opening August 20, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. (Pacific Time) via Microsoft Teams
August 31, 2026, at 12:15 P.M. (Pacific Time) via Microsoft Teams https://teams.microsoft.com/
P-695 (04-26) Page 2 of 4 Sourcing Event 0000009948
Join on your computer:
https://teams.microsoft.com
Meeting ID: 251 997 687 900 880
Passcode: Cj9Pp3Yh
Or call in (audio only)
+1 415-906-4659,,309532776# United States, San Francisco Phone conference ID: 309 532 776#
Notice of Intent to Award TBD
Period for Protesting Notice of Intent to Award
Within three (3) business days of the City's issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award.
Contract Administrator: Erica Baker Senior Purchaser, Office of Contract Administration 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place (City Hall Room 430) Phone: (628) 652-1602 Email: erica.baker@sfgov.org
MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
DOCUMENTATION
Proposers must submit the necessary documentation with their proposals to demonstrate they meet every Minimum Qualification (MQ) requirement set forth in Section V of this solicitation. A proposal that fails to provide the required documentation will not be eligible for further consideration.
Attachments Attachment 1: City’s Contract Terms Attachment 2: Bidder Questionnaire and References Attachment 3: Omitted (CMD LBE Forms) Attachment 4: Bid Sheet Template Attachment 5: Omitted (HCAO and MCO Declaration Forms) Attachment 6: First Source Hiring Form https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/251997687900880?p=KQ6pAqjbqLC1vk6AL2 tel:+14159064659,,309532776
P-695 (04-26) Page 3 of 4 Sourcing Event 0000009948
Table of Contents
1 IFB SUMMARY
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Selection Overview
1.3 Anticipated Contract Term
1.4 Anticipated Contract Not to Exceed Amount
1.5 Indefinite Quantity, As-Needed Contract
1.6 Cooperative Purchasing and Use by Other City Departments
1.7 Contract Terms and Negotiations
2 SOLICITATION SCHEDULE
3 REQUIREMENTS FOR REQUESTED GOODS AND SERVICES
3.1 Goods and/or Services Requested
3.2 Regulatory and Compliance Requirements Specific to the Goods/Services Solicited 4
3.3 Alternates and Samples
3.4 Freight on Board and Shipping Costs
3.5 Additional Purchases
4 LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (LBE) PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
4.1 CMD Compliance Officer
4.2 Application of LBE Bid Discounts
4.3 LBE Subcontracting Participation Requirements
4.4 Reserved
4.5 Reserved
5 BID EVALUATION CRITERIA
6 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED FROM
APPARENT LOW BIDDER (PASS/FAIL)
7 BID PRICE
7.1 Bid Format
7.2 Bid Evaluation Period
7.3 Price Discrepancies
7.4 Bidding on Separate Items or in Aggregate(s)
7.5 Application of Bid Discounts for Evaluating Lowest Price
P-695 (04-26) Page 4 of 4 Sourcing Event 0000009948
8 SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED 30 DAYS AFTER ISSUANCE OF
THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD
9 FAILURE TO PROVIDE INSURANCE AND/OR BONDS
10 CITY’S SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC POLICY REQUIREMENTS
10.1 Nondiscrimination Requirements (“Equal Benefits”)
10.2 Reserved
10.3 Reserved
10.4 Reserved
10.5 First Source Hiring Program
10.6 Reserved
10.7 Non-Profit Entities
10.8 Other Social Policy Provisions
11 TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS
11.1 How to Register to propose and be awarded a City Contract
11.2 Bid Questions and Submissions
11.3 Bid Addenda
11.4 Public Disclosure
11.5 Limitation on Communications During Solicitation
11.6 Bid Selection Shall Not Imply Acceptance
11.7 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
11.8 Solicitation Errors and Omissions
11.9 Objections to Solicitation Terms
11.10 Protest Procedures
11.11 Bid Term
11.12 Revision to Bid
11.13 Bid Errors and Omissions
11.14 Financial Responsibility
11.15 Bidder’s Obligations under the Campaign Reform Ordinance
11.16 Reservations of Rights by the City
11.17 No Waiver
11.18 Other
P-695 (04-26) Page 1 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
1 IFB Summary
1.1 Introduction
This Invitation for Bids (hereinafter “IFB” or “Solicitation”) is being issued by the Office of Contract Administration (hereinafter, “OCA” or “City”). OCA, on behalf of Central Shops, is seeking qualified suppliers (“Bidders”) to provide offers (“Bids”) for lights, sirens and emergency vehicle electrical parts.
• Aggregate 1: Code 3 (Lights, Sirens and All other Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts)
• Aggregate 2: Federal Signal (Lights, Sirens and All other Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts)
• Aggregate 3: SoundOff Signal (Lights, Sirens and All other Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts)
• Aggregate 4: Whelen (Lights, Sirens and All other Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts)
• Aggregate 5: Grote (Lights, Sirens and All other Emergency Vehicle Parts)
• Aggregate 6: Havis (Lights and All other Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts)
• Aggregate 7: Maxxima (Lights and All other Emergency Vehicle Electrical
Parts)
• Aggregate 8: Trucklite (Lights and All other Emergency Vehicle Electrical
Parts)
• Aggregate 9: Cole Hersee (Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts)
• Aggregate 10: Setina (Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts)
• Aggregate 11: Troy Products (Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts)
• Aggregate 12: Unity (Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts)
Central Shops shall order goods and/or services covered by the awarded contract(s) through the issuance of individual Purchase Orders and/or Task Orders which shall be released against the awarded contract(s) during the contract term.
1.2 Selection Overview
The City shall award a separate contract for each Aggregate to the Bidder that meets the Minimum Qualifications of this Solicitation and offers (1) the highest total weighted discount percentage off manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for Aggregates 1-8 and (2) the highest percentage discount off manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for Aggregates 9-12. Responsive Bids will be evaluated based on the criteria outlined herein. If applicable, a Contract Monitoring Division (CMD) Contract Compliance Officer will assess Bid compliance with Local Business Enterprise (LBE) requirements and assign a Bid Discount to eligible Bids.
P-695 (04-26) Page 2 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
1.3 Anticipated Contract Term
A contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation shall be non-exclusive with an original term of five (5) years. The City at its sole, absolute discretion, shall have the option to extend the term for two (2) additional years for a total of seven (7) years.
1.4 Anticipated Contract Not to Exceed Amount
The not to exceed (“NTE”) amount for a contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation cannot be anticipated at the time of this Solicitation but shall be based on the selected Bid. This amount is based on City’s estimated spend over the advertised contract term. Should City’s actual spend exceed its estimated spend, City may in its sole discretion increase the contract NTE accordingly.
1.5 Indefinite Quantity, As-Needed Contract
A contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation will result in a term, indefinite quantities, as-needed contract. There is no guarantee of a minimum amount of goods or services for any of the Bidders selected for contract negotiations or for the awarded Bidder(s). Unless otherwise specified herein, deliveries and services will be required in quantities and at times as ordered during the period of the contract. Estimated quantities, if any, stated in this Solicitation are approximations only. City, in its sole discretion, may purchase any greater or lesser quantity.
City may also make purchases of items awarded pursuant to this Solicitation from other suppliers when City determines, in its sole discretion, that it is in the best interest of the City to do so.
1.6 Cooperative Purchasing and Use by Other City Departments
Any other City department, public entity or non-profit made up of multiple public entities, may use the results of this Solicitation to obtain some or all of the commodities or services to be provided by Bidder under the same terms and conditions of any contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation.
1.7 Contract Terms and Negotiations
The successful Bidder will be required to enter into the contract attached hereto as Attachment 1, City’s Contract Terms. City’s Contract Terms are not subject to negotiation.
However, Bidders may identify those contract terms to which they object as part of the questions they submit by the Questions Due Date. City shall evaluate all objections and determine what, if any changes, will be incorporated into City’s Contract Terms prior to the Bid Due Date. Any such changes will be made known to all Bidders through an Addendum to this Solicitation. Failure to timely execute City’s Contract Terms, or to furnish any and all insurance certificates and policy endorsements, surety bonds or other materials required by City’s Contract Terms, shall be deemed an abandonment of the Bid and City, in its sole discretion, may select another Bidder and proceed against the original selectee for damages.
P-695 (04-26) Page 3 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
2 Solicitation Schedule The anticipated schedule for this Solicitation is set forth below. These dates are tentative and subject to change. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to check for any Addenda to this Solicitation or other published pertinent information.
Bid Phase Tentative Date
Invitation for Bids Issued July 29, 2026
Pre-Bid Conference August 10, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. (Pacific Time) via Microsoft Teams
Join on your computer:
https://teams.microsoft.com
Meeting ID: 260 203 873 109
Passcode: RC62ds3j
Or call in (audio only)
+1 415-906-4659,,301924435# United States, San Francisco
Phone conference ID: 301 924 435#
Deadline for Written Questions August 17, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. (Pacific Time)
August 26, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. (Pacific Time)
Bid Due Date August 20, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. (Pacific Time)
August 31, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. (Pacific Time)
Notice of Intent to Award TBD
Period for Protesting Notice of Intent to Award
Within three (3) business days of the City's issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award.
Pre-Bid Conference Details
The Pre-Bid Conference will begin at the time specified. Bidders’ representatives are urged to arrive on time. Topics already covered will not be repeated for the benefit of late arrivals.
Failure to attend the Pre-Bid Conference shall not excuse the awarded Bidder from any obligations of a contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation. Any change or addition to the requirements contained in this Solicitation as a result of the Pre-Bid Conference will be executed by a written Addendum to this Solicitation. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to check for any Addendum to this Solicitation or other published pertinent information.
https://teams.microsoft.com/
P-695 (04-26) Page 4 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
3 Requirements for Requested Goods and Services
3.1 Goods and/or Services Requested
This Solicitation is being issued by OCA. OCA is seeking qualified Bidders to provide Bids for or lights, sirens and emergency vehicle electrical parts, in accordance with Appendix A, Good Provided, to City’s Contract Terms (Attachment 1).
3.2 Regulatory and Compliance Requirements Specific to the Goods/Services Solicited Prior to submitting a Bid in response to this Solicitation, Bidders must ensure they have fully read and understood the “Regulatory and Compliance Requirements” set forth below and in Attachment 1, City’s Contract Terms.
3.2.1 Green Purchasing Requirements
In preparation for any Bid submitted in response to this Solicitation, Bidders are required to review the City Mandatory Green Purchasing Requirements to ensure all goods and services offered to City in response to this Solicitation comply with the City’s Green Purchasing Requirements. In addition, Bidders are encouraged to refer to Attachment 1, City’s Contract Terms, for additional details related to the Green Purchasing Requirements applicable to any contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation.
3.3 Alternates and Samples
When the name of a manufacturer, brand or make, with or without model number, is used in describing any item in this document, Bids for similar goods will not be considered.
3.4 Freight on Board and Shipping Costs
Goods shall be shipped Freight on Board, to any destination named in a Purchase Order issued by City against a contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation. Bidders shall itemize all shipping and handling fees separately.
3.5 Additional Purchases
In accordance with Chapter 21 of the San Francisco Administrative Code and the Purchaser’s regulations, the City in its sole discretion may purchase additional goods under the contract awarded to the selected Bidder pursuant to this solicitation. Such additional items include, but are not limited to, (1) items to replace the specified items on the Bid Sheet (“Bid Sheet Items”) that have been discontinued, modified, or upgraded, (2) items that are reasonably related to the Bid Sheet items, or (3) more quantity of Bid Sheet Items where contracted quantities are fixed.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JzChoAuD86PsfP6eN_KJ1f1O0ZtWATb4qmJ0rCw66Hc/edit?gid=0#gid=0?
P-695 (04-26) Page 5 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
4 Local Business Enterprise (LBE) Program Requirements
4.1 CMD Compliance Officer
The CMD Compliance Officer (CCO) for this Solicitation and any Contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation is:
James Chung Contract Monitoring Division City and County of San Francisco Email: james.chung@sfgov.org Website: www.sfgov.org/cmd.
4.2 Application of LBE Bid Discounts
San Francisco Micro, Small, and SBA LBE bidders certified by the Contract Monitoring Division are eligible for a rating bonus. LBE Bid Discounts are applied at each phase of the Solicitation evaluation and selection process, in accordance with the values shown below.
4.2.1 Commodities
Estimated Contract Value, per Agreement
Small/Micro LBEs Rating Bonus
SBA LBEs Rating Bonus
Greater than $20,000 but less than or equal to $400,000.
10% 0%
Greater than $400,000 but less than or equal to $10,000,000.
10% 5% So long as it does not adversely affect a Small or Micro-LBE Bidder’s participation.
Greater than $10,000,000. 0% 0%
4.2.2 Reserved.
4.2.3 Reserved.
4.3 LBE Subcontracting Participation Requirements
There shall be no LBE Subcontracting Requirement for any Contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation because this is a contract primarily for Commodities.
4.4 Reserved.
4.5 Reserved.
http://www.sfgov.org/cmd
P-695 (04-26) Page 6 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
5 Bid Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Phase Evaluation Criteria
Minimum Qualifications Documentation Pass/Fail
Bid Sheet
Highest Total Weighted Discount Percentage off Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for Aggregates 1-8 and Highest Discount Percentage off Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)for Aggregates 9-12.
6 Minimum Qualifications and Documentation Required from Apparent Low Bidder (PASS/FAIL)
Bidders must meet each Minimum Qualification (MQ) listed below. As outlined in the table below, certain documents must be provided with your Bid, while others are due if Bidder is deemed the Apparent Lowest Bidder by OCA. Such documentation should be clearly marked as “MQ1”, MQ2”, etc.… to indicate which MQ it supports. A bid that fails to provide the following documentation at the time requested, will not be eligible for further consideration.
This screening is a pass or fail determination and a Bid that fails to meet the Minimum Qualifications will not be eligible for further consideration in the evaluation process. The City reserves the right to request clarifications from Bidders prior to rejecting a Bid for failure to meet the Minimum Qualifications.
MQ # Description When Due to OCA
MQ #1 Completed Attachment 2, City's Questionnaire and References. Bid Due Date
MQ #2 Completed Attachment 4, Bid Sheet Template Bid Due Date
MQ #3 Completed Attachment 6, First Source Hiring Form When deemed the Apparent Lowest Bidder by OCA
MQ #4 Copies of three (3) past invoices, purchase orders or contracts issued in the last five (5) years, for a minimum of $5,000 evidencing Bidder’s experience in the sale of good and/or services requested by this solicitation.
When deemed the Apparent Lowest Bidder by OCA
MQ #5 All equipment, products, supplies and services must be covered by a warranty, that is the industry’s standard or better. If the bidder is not the manufacturer, a copy of the manufacturer’s warranty must be provided.
When deemed the Apparent Lowest Bidder by OCA
P-695 (04-26) Page 7 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
7 Bid Price
7.1 Bid Format
The Bid Sheet associated with this Solicitation is attached hereto as Attachment 4. Include a completed Bid Sheet with your Bid, following all instructions set forth therein.
7.2 Bid Evaluation Period
The City will attempt to evaluate Bids within one-hundred eighty (180) days after receipt of Bids. If City requires additional evaluation time, all Bidders will be notified in writing of the new expected award date.
7.3 Price Discrepancies
Where applicable, if there is a discrepancy between the Bid Sheet and pricing entered by Bidder into the Supplier Portal, the Bid Sheet pricing will prevail. In the event of a discrepancy between the unit price and the extended price, the unit price will prevail.
7.4 Bidding on Separate Items or in Aggregate(s)
Multiple Aggregates: This Solicitation will result in separate evaluations and awards of twelve (12) Aggregates, each consisting of one or more lines on the Bid Sheet Template. Each Aggregate will be evaluated separately and awarded to the Qualified Bidder who offers the highest total weighted discount percentage off manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) for Aggregates 1-8 and the highest percentage off discount percentage off manufacturer’s suggest retail price (MSRP) for Aggregates 9-12. The Bid price for each Aggregate shall equal the total cost of all line items within that Aggregate and shall be evaluated against other Bids for that Aggregate, after being reduced by any applicable LBE discounts, Local Tax discounts and/or Prompt Payment discounts.
Bidder must provide the City with pricing that is equal to or better than the best pricing offered to any other customer.
7.5 Application of Bid Discounts for Evaluating Lowest Price
7.5.1 Application of LBE Bid Discount off of Manufacturer List Price
Where discount off of Manufacturer list price is a factor in City’s evaluation process, Bidder’s discount off of Manufacturer list price shall be increased by an amount equal to the applicable LBE Bid Discounts. The discount shall be applied solely for the purpose of determining the lowest responsive Bids and shall be in addition to any other discounts, preferences, or adjustments required by City law.
7.5.2 Application of Prompt Payment Discount off Manufacturer List Price
Prompt Payment discount (discount for prompt payment) will be taken into consideration in determining the Lowest Responsive Bid.
P-695 (04-26) Page 8 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
(i) The prompt payment period must be at least 30 days. Example: “1%/30 Net31.”
(ii) The evaluation discount will be equal to the prompt payment discount amount, up to a maximum evaluation discount of 2%. Example: Prompt payment discount offered is 3%. Evaluation discount to be applied will be 2%.
7.5.3 Application of Anticipated Local Tax Revenue Discount to Bid Price
Subject to subsection (d) below and solely for the purpose of determining the lowest responsive Bidder, Bids for taxable Commodities with a value greater than $1,000 shall be reduced by 1.25% when such Bid was submitted by a Bidder with a local presence in San Francisco as defined in subsection (a) below. The price adjustment shall be in addition to any other discounts, preferences, or adjustments required by City law. Any adjustments for the “Application of Anticipated Local Tax Revenue Discount to Bid Price” will be subject to Administrative Code Section 21.32.
• San Francisco Presence Defined. For the purposes of determining eligibility for the price adjustment set forth in this Section 21.32 only, Local San Francisco presence shall mean a business that is physically located at and registered with the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector's Business Registration records as being located at an address located within the geographic limits of the City.
• Combination of Goods and Services: Where a Bid is for a combination of goods and services, the 1.25% discount shall be applied only to the Commodities portion of the Bid Price.
• Indefinite Quantity of Goods: Where a Bid is for goods with an indefinite quantity, the 1.25% discount shall be applied only to a fixed portion of the Commodities which City, in its sole discretion, estimates the City will purchase over the term of the contract.
• Exceptions. The following Commodities purchases shall not be subject to the 1.25% price adjustment:
o Purchases paid for with City Retirement or Health Services System trust funds;
o Purchases where the City is entering into a cooperative procurement with one or more other jurisdiction; or o Purchases where the price adjustment would conflict with conditions contained in federal or state grants or violate preemptive federal or state law or the City Charter.
7.5.4 Sample Price Discount Calculation
Evaluations are performed on a pre-tax basis except in rare instances, where tax may be a factor (i.e. One vendor bundles the commodities and services in such a way that the entire amount must be taxed, while another vendor clearly separates commodities and services).
P-695 (04-26) Page 9 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
Below is an example of how bid discounts and/or rating bonuses are applied to a Bids for commodities and services.
ABC Firm Bid Attributes
• Is a Certified Micro LBE
• Has an SF Presence as defined by Admin Code 21.32
• Is offering 2%/30 Net31 Prompt Payment Discount
Offered Bid Weighted/Highes t MSRP Discount Percentage (Pre-Tax)
14B LBE
Bid Discount (10%)
Prompt Paymen t Terms Discount (2% Max)
21.32 Local Tax Revenue Discount (1.25%)
Evaluated Price when determining Lowest Responsive Bid
Commodities 20% (+2%) (+.004%) (+.0025%) 22.0065%
8 Supporting Documentation Required 30 Days after Issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award
Bidders must provide each Required Supporting Documentation (“RSD”) identified below no later than 30 calendar days after issuance of the Notice of Intent to Award. Failure to do so may result in the Bid being deemed Non-Responsive.
RSD #1
Evidence that Bidder is compliant or likely to become compliant within 30 calendar days of the Proposal Due Date with San Francisco Labor and Employment Code Articles 131 and 132.
RSD #2
Completed Bid Attachments:
☒ Attachment 6: First Source Hiring Form
RSD #3 Insurance in accordance with Article 5 of Attachment 1, City’s Contract Terms.
9 Failure to Provide Insurance and/or Bonds Unless otherwise stated, within ten business days of the receipt of a notice of award of a Contract, the Bidder to whom the contract is awarded shall deliver the specified bond documents and/or insurance certificates and policy endorsements to City. If the Bidder fails or refuses to furnish the required bond and/or insurance within ten days after receiving notice to award a Contract, City may, at its option, determine that the Bidder has abandoned its Bid.
P-695 (04-26) Page 10 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
The foregoing in no way limits the damages which are recoverable by City whether or not defined elsewhere in the contract documents.
10 City’s Social and Economic Policy Requirements The San Francisco Municipal Code establishes a number of requirements for people seeking to do business with the City (“Social and Economic Policy Requirements”). These Social and Economic Policy Requirements can be found in Attachment 1, City’s Contract Terms, which Bidders are encouraged to carefully review. The Social and Economic Policy Requirements set forth below are not intended to be a complete list of all Social Policy Requirements applicable to this Solicitation and any contracts awarded from it.
10.1 Nondiscrimination Requirements (“Equal Benefits”)
Proposers awarded any contract exceeding $230,000 (the City’s “Minimum Competitive Amount”), may not, during the term of the Contract discriminate in the provision benefits between employees with domestic partners and employees with spouses, and/or between the domestic partners and spouses of such employees, where the domestic partnership has been registered with a governmental entity pursuant to state or local law authorizing such registration. This Equal Benefits requirement applies in any of the contractor’s operations in San Francisco, on real property owned by San Francisco, or where work is being performed for the City elsewhere in the United States, subject to the conditions set forth in San Francisco Labor and Employment Code Articles 131 and 132. Contractors must submit a declaration confirming that the business complies with the Equal Benefits law. The declaration is available via SF City Partner Supplier Portal. Refer to Attachment 1, City’s Contract Terms for additional details related to the application of this Ordinance to a contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation. For more information, visit the Contract Monitoring Division (CMD) website.
10.2 Reserved.
10.3 Reserved.
10.4 Reserved.
10.5 First Source Hiring Program
A Bidder selected pursuant to this Solicitation shall comply with all applicable provisions of the First Source Hiring Program, Chapter 83 of the San Francisco Administrative Code. Refer to Attachment 1, City’s Contract Terms for additional details related to the application of this Policy to a contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation.
10.6 Reserved.
10.7 Non-Profit Entities
https://www.sf.gov/equal-benefits-program https://www.sf.gov/equal-benefits-program
P-695 (04-26) Page 11 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
To receive a contract under this Solicitation, any nonprofit Bidder must be in good standing with the California Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts by the time of contract execution and must remain in good standing during the term of the agreement. Upon request, Bidder must provide documentation to the City demonstrating its good standing with applicable legal requirements. If Bidder will use any nonprofit subcontractors to perform the agreement, Bidder will be responsible for ensuring they are also in compliance with all requirements of the Attorney General’s Registry of Charitable Trusts at the time of Contract execution and for the duration of the agreement.
10.8 Other Social Policy Provisions
Attachment 1, City’s Contract Terms, identifies the City’s applicable social policy provisions related to a contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation. Bidders are encouraged to carefully review these terms and ensure they are able to comply with them.
11 Terms and Conditions for Receipt of Bids
11.1 How to Register to propose and be awarded a City Contract To submit a proposal for a City contract, all vendors must be registered as a City BIDDER or a SUPPLIER. To be awarded a contract, Proposers must convert their BIDDER ID to a SUPPLIER ID, which requires additional steps to demonstrate compliance with certain San Francisco supplier requirements.
11.1.1 Registering as a BIDDER to propose on a City contract
Proposers that are not currently a City SUPPLIER must obtain a BIDDER ID by completing the following form on the SF City Partner Portal:
https://sfcitypartner.sfgov.org/pages/BidderRegistration-BS3/bidder-registration-1.aspx
11.1.2 Converting a BIDDER ID to SUPPLIER ID to be awarded a City contract
To convert a BIDDER ID to a SUPPLIER ID, awarded Proposers are required to register with the City Tax Collector’s Office. Additionally, businesses awarded contracts exceeding $230,000 (the “Minimum Competitive Amount”) must comply with the City’s Equal Benefits requirements pursuant to Labor and Employment Code Article 131 and must submit the online Equal Benefits Declaration through the SF City Partner Portal.
For detailed instructions on registering for City Business Tax, submitting an Equal Benefits Declaration, and for converting your BIDDER ID to a SUPPLIER ID visit Contracting with the City and County of San Francisco.
• City Business Tax Registration Inquiries: For questions regarding business tax registration procedures and requirements, visit Register a Business | Treasurer & Tax Collector, contact the Tax Collector’s Office at (415) 554-4400 or, if calling from within the City and County of San Francisco, 311.
https://sfcitypartner.sfgov.org/pages/BidderRegistration-BS3/bidder-registration-1.aspx https://sfcitypartner.sfgov.org/pages/BS3/login.aspx https://www.sf.gov/topics--contracting-city-and-county-san-francisco https://www.sf.gov/topics--contracting-city-and-county-san-francisco https://sftreasurer.org/business/register-business https://sftreasurer.org/business/register-business
P-695 (04-26) Page 12 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
• Equal Benefits Program Inquiries: For questions concerning the San Francisco Labor and Employment Code Articles 131 and 132, go to: www.sfgov.org/cmd.
11.2 Bid Questions and Submissions
11.2.1 Bidder Questions and Requests for Clarification
Bidders shall address any questions regarding this Solicitation to the Contract Administrator whose name and contact information appears on the cover page of this Solicitation. Bidders who fail to submit questions concerning this Solicitation and its requirements will waive all further rights to protest based on the specifications and conditions herein. Questions must be submitted by email to the Contract Administrator whose name and contact information appears on the cover page of this Solicitation no later than Written Questions Due Date. A written Addendum will be executed addressing each question and answer and posted publicly. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to check for any Addenda and other updates that will be posted on the City’s Supplier Portal:
https://sfcitypartner.sfgov.org/pages/Events-BS3/event-search.aspx.
11.2.2 Bid Format
Bids must be submitted using the attached submission forms or created using a word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word or Excel) and typed in a legible font. The document must have page margins of at least .5” on all sides. Information must be provided at a level of detail that enables effective evaluation and comparison between Bids. Failure to follow formatting, submission, or content requirements, as well as page limit restrictions (if any), may negatively impact the evaluation of your Bid.
11.2.3 Time and Place for Submission of Bids
Prior to the Bid submission deadline, Bidders must upload their complete Bids into the City’s Supplier Portal: https://sfcitypartner.sfgov.org/pages/index.aspx. Late submissions will not be considered. Each original Bid received will be screened to ensure that all content required by this Solicitation is included. Partial or complete omission of any required content may disqualify Bids from further consideration. Late Bid submissions will not be considered and failure to adhere to the above requirements may result in the complete rejection of your Bid.
Bidders are encouraged to upload their Bids to the SF Supplier Portal as early as possible to address any technical issues that may arise during the submission process. In the event a Bidder is unable to upload its complete Bid into the SF Supplier Portal, Bidder must email its Bid to the Contract Administrator whose name and contact information appears on the cover page of this Solicitation prior to the Bid submission deadline and request confirmation of receipt. Bidder must include in its email: (a) documentation (e.g. screenshots) verifying its inability to upload its Bid into the SF Supplier Portal and (b) a detailed justification explaining why it was not able to have the issue addressed prior to the submission deadline.
11.3 Bid Addenda
http://www.sfgov.org/cmd https://sfcitypartner.sfgov.org/pages/Events-BS3/event-search.aspx
P-695 (04-26) Page 13 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
The City may modify this Solicitation, prior to the Bid Due Date, by issuing an Addendum to the Solicitation, which will be posted on the San Francisco Supplier Portal. Every Addendum will create a new version of the Sourcing Event and Bidders must monitor the event for new versions. The Bidder shall be responsible for ensuring that its Bid reflects any and all Addenda issued by the City prior to the Bid Due Date regardless of when the Bid is submitted. Therefore, the City recommends that the Bidder consult the website frequently, including shortly before the Bid Due Date, to determine if the Bidder has downloaded all Solicitation Addenda. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to check for any Addenda, Questions and Answers documents, and updates, which may be posted to the subject Solicitation.
THE SUBMITTAL OF A RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION SHALL EXPLICITLY STIPULATE
ACCEPTANCE BY BIDDERS OF THE TERMS FOUND IN THIS SOLICITATION, ANY AND ALL
ADDENDA ISSUED TO THIS SOLICITATION, AND CITY’s CONTRACT TERMS.
11.4 Public Disclosure
All documents under this solicitation process are subject to public disclosure per the California Public Records Act (California Government Code § 7920.000 et seq.) and the San Francisco Sunshine Ordinance (San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 67). Contracts, Bids, responses, and all other records of communications between the City and Bidders shall be open to inspection immediately after a contract has been awarded. Nothing in this Administrative Code provision requires the disclosure of a private person’s or organization’s net worth or other proprietary financial data submitted for qualification for a contract or other benefit until and unless that person or organization is awarded the contract or benefit.
If the City receives a Public Records Request (“Request”) pertaining to this solicitation, City will use its best efforts to notify the affected Bidder(s) of the Request and to provide the Bidder with an opportunity to object to disclosure of the material requested by the due date for disclosure (“Response Date”). If the Bidder asserts that some or all of the material requested contains or reveals valuable trade secret or other information belonging to the Bidder that is exempt from disclosure and directs the City in writing to withhold such material from production (“Withholding Directive”), then the City will comply with the Withholding Directive on the condition that the Bidder seeks judicial relief on or before the Response Date.
Should Bidder fail to seek judicial relief on or before the Response Date, the City shall proceed with the disclosure of responsive documents.
11.5 Limitation on Communications During Solicitation
From the date this Solicitation is issued until the date the competitive process of this Solicitation is completed (either by cancelation or final Award), Bidders and their subcontractors, vendors, representatives and/or other parties under Bidder’s control, shall communicate solely with the Contract Administrator whose name appears in this Solicitation.
Any attempt to communicate with any party other than the Contract Administrator whose name appears in this Solicitation – including any City official, representative or employee – is strictly prohibited. Failure to comply with this communications protocol may, at the sole
P-695 (04-26) Page 14 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948 discretion of City, result in the disqualification of the Bidder or potential Bidder from the competitive process. This protocol does not apply to communications with the City regarding business not related to this Solicitation.
11.6 Bid Selection Shall Not Imply Acceptance
The acceptance and/or selection of any Bid(s) shall not imply acceptance by the City of all terms of the Bid(s), which may be subject to further approvals before the City may be legally bound thereby.
11.7 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
The following Third-Party Audit Reports can be used to satisfy CCSF’s Cybersecurity Risk Assessment requirement:
• SOC 2 Type 2
• ISO/IEC 27001
• CSA STAR Level 2
• FedRAMP
• StateRAMP
• HITRUSTCSF – products or services that primarily relate to the Healthcare industry
ONLY.
• PCI DSS Level 1 – products or services that primarily relate to the Payment Processing industry ONLY.
• NIST 800-53
In addition to the Third-Party Audit Reports mentioned above, City and County of San Francisco’s CRA requirement can also be satisfied by providing a completed CAIQ Lite Questionnaire or completing the City’s CRA Questionnaire in the City’s LogicGate portal.
The above reports may be requested at such time City has selected or is considering a potential Bidder. The reports will be evaluated by the soliciting Department and the City’s Department of Technology to identify existing or potential cyber risks to City. Should such risks be identified, City may afford a potential Bidder an opportunity to cure such risk within a period of time deemed reasonable to City. Such remediation and continuing compliance shall be subject to City’s on-going review and audit through industry-standard methodologies, including but not limited to: on-site visits, review of the entities’ cybersecurity program, penetration testing, and/or code reviews.
11.8 Solicitation Errors and Omissions
Bidders are responsible for reviewing all portions of this Solicitation. Bidders are to promptly notify the City, in writing and to the Solicitation contact person if the Bidder discovers any ambiguity, discrepancy, omission, or other error in the Solicitation. Any such notification should be directed to the City promptly after discovery, but in no event later than the deadline for questions. Modifications and clarifications will be made by Addenda as provided below.
11.9 Objections to Solicitation Terms
P-695 (04-26) Page 15 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
Should a Bidder object on any ground to any provision or legal requirement set forth in this Solicitation, the Bidder must, no later than the deadline for questions, provide written notice to the City setting forth with specificity the grounds for the objection. The failure of a Bidder to object in the manner set forth in this paragraph shall constitute a complete and irrevocable waiver of any such objection.
11.10 Protest Procedures
11.10.1 Protest of Non-Responsiveness Determination
Within three (3) business days of the City's issuance of a Notice of Non-Responsiveness, a Bidder may submit a written Notice of Protest of Non-Responsiveness. The Notice of Protest must include a written statement specifying in detail each and every one of the grounds asserted for the protest. The Notice of Protest must be signed by an individual authorized to represent the Bidder, and must cite the law, rule, local ordinance, procedure or Solicitation provision on which the protest is based. In addition, the Notice of Protest must specify facts and evidence sufficient for the City to determine the validity of the protest.
11.10.2 Protest of Non-Responsible Determination
Within three (3) business days of the City's issuance of a Notice of Non-Responsibility, a Bidder may submit a written Notice of Protest of Non-Responsibility. The Notice of Protest must include a written statement specifying in detail each and every one of the grounds asserted for the protest. The Notice of Protest must be signed by an individual authorized to represent the Bidder, and must cite the law, rule, local ordinance, procedure or Solicitation provision on which the protest is based. In addition, the Notice of Protest must specify facts and evidence sufficient for the City to determine the validity of the protest.
11.10.3 Protest of Contract Award
Within three (3) business days of the City's issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award, a Bidder may submit a written Notice of Protest of Contract Award. The Notice of Protest must include a written statement specifying in detail each and every one of the grounds asserted for the protest. The Notice of Protest must be signed by an individual authorized to represent the Bidder, and must cite the law, rule, local ordinance, procedure or Solicitation provision on which the protest is based. In addition, the Notice of Protest must specify facts and evidence sufficient for the City to determine the validity of the protest.
11.10.4 Delivery of Protests
A Notice of Protest must be written. Protests made orally (e.g., by telephone) will not be considered. A Notice of Protest must be delivered by mail or email to the Contract Administrator whose name and contact information appears on the cover page to this Solicitation and received by the due dates stated above. A Notice of Protest shall be transmitted by a means that will objectively establish the date the City received the Notice of Protest. If a Notice of Protest is mailed, the protestor bears the risk of non-delivery within the deadlines specified herein.
P-695 (04-26) Page 16 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
11.11 Bid Term
Submission of a Bid signifies that the offered products, services and prices are valid for 180 calendar days from the Bid Due Date and that the quoted prices are genuine and not the result of collusion or any other anti-competitive activity. At Bidder’s election, the Bid may remain valid beyond the 180-day period in the circumstance of extended negotiations.
11.12 Revision to Bid
A Bidder may revise a Bid on the Bidder’s own initiative at any time before the deadline for submission of Bids. The Bidder must submit the revised Bid in the same manner as the original. A revised Bid must be received on or before, but no later than the Bid Due Date and time. In no case will a statement of intent to submit a revised Bid, or commencement of a revision process, extend the Bid Due Date for any Bidder. At any time during the Bid evaluation process, the City may require a Bidder to provide oral or written clarification of its Bid. The City reserves the right to make an award without further clarifications of Bids received.
11.13 Bid Errors and Omissions
Failure by the City to object to an error, omission, or deviation in the Bid will in no way modify the Solicitation or excuse the Bidder from full compliance with the specifications of this Solicitation or any contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation.
11.14 Financial Responsibility
The City accepts no financial responsibility for any costs incurred by a Bidder in responding to this Solicitation. Bidders acknowledge and agree that their submissions in response to this Solicitation will become the property of the City and may be used by the City in any way deemed appropriate.
11.15 Bidder’s Obligations under the Campaign Reform Ordinance If a contract awarded pursuant to this Solicitation has (A) a value of $100,000 or more in a fiscal year and (B) requires the approval of an elected City official, Bidders are hereby advised:
(A) Submission of a Bid in response to this Solicitation may subject the Bidders to restrictions under Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code Section 1.126, which prohibits City contractors, Bidders, and their affiliates from making political contributions to certain City elective officers and candidates; and
(B) Before submitting a Bid in response to this Solicitation, Bidders are required to notify their affiliates and subcontractors listed in the awarded contract or Bid of the political contribution restrictions set forth in Campaign and Governmental Conduct Code section 1.126.
This restriction applies to the party seeking the contract, the party’s board of directors, chairperson, chief executive officer, chief financial officer, chief operating officer, any person with an ownership interest greater than ten percent, and any political committees controlled
P-695 (04-26) Page 17 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948 or sponsored by the party, as well as any subcontractors listed in the awarded contract or Bid. The law both prohibits the donor from giving contributions and prohibits the elected official from soliciting or accepting them.
The people and entities listed in the preceding paragraph may not make a campaign contribution to the elected official at any time from the submission of a Bid for a contract until either: (1) negotiations are terminated and no contract is awarded; or (2) twelve months have elapsed since the award of the contract.
A violation of Section 1.126 may result in criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. For further information, Bidders should contact the San Francisco Ethics Commission at (415) 252-3100 or go to https://sfethics.org/compliance/city-officers/city-contracts/city-departments/notifying-bidders-and-potential-bidders.
11.16 Reservations of Rights by the City
The issuance of this Solicitation does not constitute a guarantee by the City that a contract will be awarded or executed by the City. The City expressly reserves the right at any time to:
(A) Waive or correct any defect or informality in any response, Bid, or Bid procedure;
(B) Reject any or all Bids;
(C) Reissue the Solicitation;
(D) Prior to submission deadline for Bids, modify all or any portion of the selection procedures, including deadlines for accepting responses, the specifications or requirements for any materials, equipment or services to be provided under this Solicitation, or the requirements for contents or format of the Bids;
(E) Procure any materials, equipment or services specified in this Solicitation by any other means; or
(F) Determine that the subject goods or services are no longer necessary.
11.17 No Waiver
No waiver by the City of any provision of this Solicitation shall be implied from the City’s failure to recognize or take action on account of a Bidder’s failure to comply with this Solicitation.
11.18 Other
1) The City may make such investigation, as it deems necessary, prior to the award of this contract to determine the conditions under which the goods are to be delivered or the work is to be performed. Factors considered by the City shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Any condition set forth in this Solicitation;
tel:(415)%20252-3100 tel:(415)%20252-3100 https://sfethics.org/compliance/city-officers/city-contracts/city-departments/notifying-bidders-and-potential-bidders https://sfethics.org/compliance/city-officers/city-contracts/city-departments/notifying-bidders-and-potential-bidders
P-695 (04-26) Page 18 of 18 Sourcing Event 0000009948
b. Adequacy of Proposer’s facilities and/or equipment, location and personnel to supply the goods to be delivered or properly perform all services required under the anticipated contract; and
c. Delivery time(s).
2) City reserves the right to inspect an awarded Bidder’s place of business prior to award of and/or at any time during the contract term (or any extension thereof) to aid City in determining an awarded Bidder’s capabilities and qualifications.
3) Failure to timely execute a contract, or to furnish any and all insurance certificates and policy endorsements, surety bonds or other materials required in the contract, shall be deemed an abandonment of a contract offer. The City, in its sole discretion, may select another Bidder and may proceed against the original selectee for damages.
4) City reserves the right to reject any Bid on which the information submitted by Bidder fails to satisfy City and/or if Bidder is unable to supply the information and documentation required by this Solicitation within the period of time requested.
5) Any false statements made by a Bidder or any related communication/clarification may result in the disqualification of its Bid from receiving further evaluation and a contract award.
| 1 IFB Summary |
| 1.1 Introduction |
| Aggregate 1: Code 3 (Lights, Sirens and All other Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts) |
| Aggregate 2: Federal Signal (Lights, Sirens and All other Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts) |
| Aggregate 3: SoundOff Signal (Lights, Sirens and All other Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts) |
| Aggregate 4: Whelen (Lights, Sirens and All other Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts) |
| Aggregate 9: Cole Hersee (Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts) |
| Aggregate 10: Setina (Emergency Vehicle Electrical Parts) |
| 1.2 Selection Overview |
| 1.3 Anticipated Contract Term |
| 1.4 Anticipated Contract Not to Exceed Amount |
| 1.5 Indefinite Quantity, As-Needed Contract |
| 1.6 Cooperative Purchasing and Use by Other City Departments |
| 1.7 Contract Terms and Negotiations |
| 2 Solicitation Schedule |
| 3 Requirements for Requested Goods and Services |
| 3.1 Goods and/or Services Requested |
| 3.2 Regulatory and Compliance Requirements Specific to the Goods/Services Solicited |
| 3.2.1 Green Purchasing Requirements |
| 3.3 Alternates and Samples |
| 3.4 Freight on Board and Shipping Costs |
| 3.5 Additional Purchases |
| 4 Local Business Enterprise (LBE) Program Requirements |
| 4.1 CMD Compliance Officer |
| 4.2 Application of LBE Bid Discounts |
| 4.2.1 Commodities |
| 4.2.2 Reserved. |
| 4.2.3 Reserved. |
| 4.3 LBE Subcontracting Participation Requirements |
| 4.4 Reserved. |
| 4.5 Reserved. |
| 5 Bid Evaluation Criteria |
| 6 Minimum Qualifications and Documentation Required from Apparent Low Bidder (PASS/FAIL) |
| 7 Bid Price |
| 7.1 Bid Format |
| 7.2 Bid Evaluation Period |
| 7.3 Price Discrepancies |
| 7.4 Bidding on Separate Items or in Aggregate(s) |
| 7.5 Application of Bid Discounts for Evaluating Lowest Price |
| 7.5.1 Application of LBE Bid Discount off of Manufacturer List Price |
This is the start of the file's text. The full file is on GovTribe.
File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .