SFQ_25CS0008_Gopher_Eradication_Services.pdf

California Department of Veterans Affairs Solicitation Number 25CS0008

Solicitation for Quote Gopher Eradication Services

1. Purpose and Description of Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is soliciting quotes from California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) certified by the Department of General Services. This Solicitation is open to all eligible certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises that meet the Solicitation for Quote (SFQ) qualification requirements. Services must be provided as described in this SFQ and the Sample Agreement.

2. Term Dates

The term of this Agreement shall be from July 1, 2025, or upon date of approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2028.

3. Contract Award

Award of the contract, if awarded, will be in accordance to Government Code 14838.5 and to the proposer whose SFQ is deemed the lowest responsive responsible quote.

4. Key Action Dates

Below is the tentative time schedule for this Agreement:

Event Date

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises SFQ Advertised March 24, 2025

Mandatory Walk-through (Mandatory) April 2, 20225 at 9:00 a.m.

Deadline for Questions April 4, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Deadline for Responses to Questions April 8, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Solicitation for Quotes Submittal Deadline April 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Proposed Agreement Start Date July 1, 2025 or upon approval.

5. Mandatory Walk-through

The Mandatory Walk-through will be held at the Chula Vista California Veterans Home, 700 East Naples Court, Chula Vista CA 91911, at the date and time listed above. Please check-in at the Administration Building.

6. Question and Answer Period

Any questions regarding this SFQ must be submitted in writing by, via email to the Contract Analyst listed on Page 2 of this SFQ. All questions must be received prior to the deadline for questions. Emails should include the individual's name, firm name, address, and must reference SFQ #25CS0008. All answers will be posted on the Cal eProcure website. It is the responsibility of the Proposer to check the California State Contract Register at https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/index.aspx when inquiring about an addendum, questions, answers, and any other posts related to this SFQ.

7. Packaging and Submittal Instructions

a) All proposals and cost information must be submitted and received by the CalVet by the Solicitation for

Quotes Submittal Deadline as identified in the Key Action Dates above.

b) Quotes must be submitted via e-mail to: rolesa.indalecio@calvet.ca.gov

c) The e-mail submittal format is the following:

1. The subject line of the submittal e-mail must read, “Response to CalVet Solicitation: 25CS0008”

2. The body of the e-mail must read:

DO NOT OPEN

Solicitation # 25CS0008 CalVet Central Business Office ATTENTION: Rolesa Indalecio

Proposers are ultimately responsible for ensuring timely receipt of their Quote. Proposers may verify receipt of a Quote by contacting the CalVet Contract Analyst identified in this SFQ.

d) Proposers are solely responsible for understanding the scope of work and all requirements, terms, conditions, evaluation criteria, etc., before submitting a Quote. If the language is unclear or ambiguous, it is Proposers’ responsibility to request clarification or assistance before submitting a Quote. Please note that no verbal information shall be binding upon the State unless the State issues such information in writing as an official addendum. If the SFQ is modified prior to the final Quote submission date, the State shall issue an addendum to all Proposers that received a Quote package. By virtue of submitting a Quote, Proposers is accepting the terms and conditions expressed herein. Costs incurred for developing Quotes and in anticipation of award of the Agreement are the responsibility of Proposer and shall not be charged to the State.

e) Proposer may modify a Quote after its submission by withdrawing the original Quote and resubmitting a new Quote prior to the Quote submission deadline. Proposer modifications offered in any other manner, oral or written, shall not be considered.

f) Proposer’s Quote may be withdrawn from consideration by submitting a e-mail withdrawal request to the State, signed by Proposer or an authorized agent prior to the Quote submission deadline. The Quote is binding once it is opened by the State and may not be withdrawn without cause.

8. Required Attachments / Documentation

At the time of submission of quote, the following documents are required:

Quote Rate Sheet Payee Data Record – STD 204 Payee Data Record Supplement – STD 205, if applicable Contractor Certification Clauses – CCC-04/2017 Bidder Declaration – GSPD-05-105 Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Declaration – DGS PD 843 Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Certification Form – CV 012 Darfur Contracting Act Certification Form Copies of all required licenses or certifications indicated in this solicitation Sample Acord Insurance Form, by reference only Sample Invoice DVBE Confirmation Letter, if applicable

If a DVBE subcontractor will be used, the State shall require a confirmation letter from the subcontractor confirming the work being subcontracted. The confirmation letter must be on the subcontractor’s company letterhead with original signature.

9. 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 Quote 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 proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.

10. Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Disclosure Notification

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.

Proposer must notify the State in writing if it: (1) intends to provide GenAI as a deliverable to the State; or (2), intends to utilize GenAI, including GenAI from third parties, to complete all or a portion of any deliverable that materially impacts: (i) functionality of a State system, (ii) risk to the State, or (iii) Contract performance. For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.

Failure to report GenAI to the State may result in disqualification. The State reserves the right to seek any and all relief to which it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure.

Upon notification by a Proposer of GenAI as required, the State reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject proposals that present an unacceptable level of risk to the State.

Government Code 11549.64 defines “Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)” as an artificial intelligence system that can generate derived synthetic content, including text, images, video, and audio that emulates the structure and characteristics of the system’s training data.

11. Tie

In the event of a precise tie between the low responsible proposal of a certified small business and the low responsible proposal of a certified disabled veteran owned business that is also a small business, the contract must be awarded to the disabled veteran owned small business. (GC § 14838 (f); 2 CCR 1896.8(f)).

12. Nonresponsive SFQ Responses

In addition to any condition previously indicated in this SFQ, the following occurrences may cause CalVet to deem a SFQ response as nonresponsive:

Failure of a proposer to submit all required documents listed in this SFQ.

A proposer submits a SFQ response that is conditional, materially incomplete or contains material alterations or irregularities of any kind.

13. Resolution of Differences between SFQ and Contract Language

If an inconsistency or conflict arises between the terms and conditions appearing in the final Agreement and the proposed terms and conditions appearing in this SFQ, the inconsistency or conflict will be resolved by giving precedence to the Agreement.

14. Protest

There is no protest right for this solicitation method. (GC § 14838.5.)

California Department of Veterans Affairs Quote Rate Sheet

Solicitation Number: 25CS0008

Description of Service Number of

Service Visits

Cost per Visit Totals

A.

All-inclusive Gopher Eradication Services, includes all labor, tools, equipment and material

96 x =

Gopher Eradication Services - Chula Vista Veterans Home

Submission of this attachment is MANDATORY. Upon award, the quote below will become part of the Agreement in Exhibit B-1, Rate Sheet. The proposer shall enter the rates in the yellow-highlighted section below. An all-inclusive rate is required for the items listed. A zero dollar ($0.00) amount entered for any and all items will be understood by the State that the proposer will perform any such services at no cost to the State. However, failure to indicate a dollar amount in any item may be grounds to reject the entire quote. Altering this document shall result in the proposer's quote being rejected.

The Basis of the Award shall be used to determine the lowest responsible quote. The State makes no guarantee, expressed or implied, on the actual amount of services that shall be required for this Agreement and is subject to change based on the needs of the Home. However, the rates quoted by the proposer shall be binding for the term of the Agreement, including any extension of the term through a formal amendment.

Company Name:

Company Address:

Enter the bid in the yellow-highlighted area.

Company City/State:

Company Zip Code:

Basis for Award and Total Contract Amount :

Email:

Signature:

Print Name:

Title:

Date:

Phone Number:

This Rate Sheet MUST be signed and returned. The bid must be transmitted in accordance with the solicitation instructions.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

PAYEE DATA RECORD

(Required when receiving payment from the State of California in lieu of IRS W-9 or W-7) STD 204 (Rev. 03/2021)

Section 1 – Payee Information NAME (This is required. Do not leave this line blank. Must match the payee’s federal tax return)

BUSINESS NAME, DBA NAME or DISREGARDED SINGLE MEMBER LLC NAME (If different from above)

MAILING ADDRESS (number, street, apt. or suite no.) (See instructions on Page 2)

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE E-MAIL ADDRESS

Section 2 – Entity Type Check one (1) box only that matches the entity type of the Payee listed in Section 1 above. (See instructions on page 2)

CORPORATION (see instructions on page 2)SOLE PROPRIETOR / INDIVIDUAL MEDICAL (e.g., dentistry, chiropractic, etc.)SINGLE MEMBER LLC Disregarded Entity owned by an individual

PARTNERSHIP

ESTATE OR TRUST

LEGAL (e.g., attorney services)

EXEMPT (e.g., nonprofit)

ALL OTHERS

Section 3 – Tax Identification Number Enter your Tax Identification Number (TIN) in the appropriate box. The TIN must match the name given in Section 1 of this form. Do not provide more than one (1) TIN.

The TIN is a 9-digit number. Note: Payment will not be processed without a TIN.

For Individuals, enter SSN.

If you are a Resident Alien, and you do not have and are not eligible to get an SSN, enter your ITIN.

Grantor Trusts (such as a Revocable Living Trust while the grantors are alive) may not have a separate FEIN. Those trusts must enter the individual grantor’s SSN.

For Sole Proprietor or Single Member LLC (disregarded entity), in which the sole member is an individual, enter SSN (ITIN if applicable) or FEIN (FTB prefers SSN).

For Single Member LLC (disregarded entity), in which the sole member is a business entity, enter the owner entity’s FEIN. Do not use the disregarded entity’s FEIN.

For all other entities including LLC that is taxed as a corporation or partnership, estates/trusts (with FEINs), enter the entity’s FEIN.

Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)

OR

Federal Employer Identification Number

(FEIN)

Section 4 – Payee Residency Status (See instructions)

CALIFORNIA RESIDENT – Qualified to do business in California or maintains a permanent place of business in California.

CALIFORNIA NONRESIDENT – Payments to nonresidents for services may be subject to state income tax withholding.

No services performed in California

Copy of Franchise Tax Board waiver of state withholding is attached.

Section 5 – Certification I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided on this document is true and correct.

Should my residency status change, I will promptly notify the state agency below.

NAME OF AUTHORIZED PAYEE REPRESENTATIVE TITLE E-MAIL ADDRESS

SIGNATURE DATE TELEPHONE (include area code)

Section 6 – Paying State Agency Please return completed form to:

STATE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT OFFICE UNIT/SECTION

MAILING ADDRESS FAX TELEPHONE (include area code)

CITY STATE ZIP CODE E-MAIL ADDRESS

California Department of Veterans Affairs Central Business Office

1227 O Street (916) 653-2421 (916) 651-7931

Sacramento CA 95814 rolesa.indalecio@calvet.ca.gov

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA – DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

PAYEE DATA RECORD

(Required when receiving payment from the State of California in lieu of IRS W-9 or W-7) STD 204 (Rev. 03/2021)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Type or print the information on the Payee Data Record, STD 204 form. Sign, date, and return to the state agency/department office address shown in Section 6.

Prompt return of this fully completed form will prevent delays when processing payments.

Information provided in this form will be used by California state agencies/departments to prepare Information Returns (Form1099).

NOTE: Completion of this form is optional for Government entities, i.e. federal, state, local, and special districts.

A completed Payee Data Record, STD 204 form, is required for all payees (non-governmental entities or individuals) entering into a transaction that may lead to a payment from the state. Each state agency requires a completed, signed, and dated STD 204 on file; therefore, it is possible for you to receive this form from multiple state agencies with which you do business.

Payees who do not wish to complete the STD 204 may elect not to do business with the state. If the payee does not complete the STD 204 and the required payee data is not otherwise provided, payment may be reduced for federal and state backup withholding. Amounts reported on Information Returns (Form 1099) are in accordance with the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) and the California Revenue and Taxation Code (R&TC).

Section 1 – Payee Information Name – Enter the name that appears on the payee's federal tax return. The name provided shall be the tax liable party and is subject to IRS TIN matching (when applicable).

Sole Proprietor/Individual/Revocable Trusts – enter the name shown on your federal tax return.

Single Member Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) that is disregarded as an entity separate from its owner for federal tax purposes - enter the name of the individual or business entity that is tax liable for the business in section 1. Enter the DBA, LLC name, trade, or fictitious name under Business Name.

Note: for the State of California tax purposes, a Single Member LLC is not disregarded from its owner, even if they may be disregarded at the Federal level.

Partnerships, Estates/Trusts, or Corporations – enter the entity name as shown on the entity’s federal tax return. The name provided in Section 1 must match to the TIN provided in section 3. Enter any DBA, trade, or fictitious business names under Business Name.

Business Name – Enter the business name, DBA name, trade or fictitious name, or disregarded LLC name.

Mailing Address – The mailing address is the address where the payee will receive information returns. Use form STD 205, Payee Data Record Supplement to provide a remittance address if different from the mailing address for information returns, or make subsequent changes to the remittance address.

Section 2 – Entity Type If the Payee in Section 1 is a(n)… THEN Select the Box for…

Grantor (Revocable Living) Trust disregarded for federal tax purposes Sole Proprietor/Individual Limited Liability Company (LLC) owned by an individual and is disregarded for federal tax purposes Single Member LLC-owned by an individual Partnerships Limited Liability Partnerships (LLP) and, LLC treated as a Partnership Partnerships Estate Trust (other than disregarded Grantor Trust) Estate or Trust Corporation that is medical in nature (e.g., medical and healthcare services, physician care, nursery care, dentistry, etc. LLC that is to be taxed like a Corporation and is medical in nature

Corporation-Medical

Corporation that is legal in nature (e.g., services of attorneys, arbitrators, notary publics involving legal or law related matters, etc.) LLC that is to be taxed like a Corporation and is legal in nature

Corporation-Legal

Corporation that qualifies for an Exempt status, including 501(c) 3 and domestic non-profit corporations. Corporation-Exempt Corporation that does not meet the qualifications of any of the other corporation types listed above LLC that is to be taxed as a Corporation and does not meet any of the other corporation types listed above

Corporation-All Other

Section 3 – Tax Identification Number The State of California requires that all parties entering into business transactions that may lead to payment(s) from the state provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The TIN is required by R&TC sections 18646 and 18661 to facilitate tax compliance enforcement activities and preparation of Form 1099 and other information returns as required by the IRC section 6109(a) and R&TC section 18662 and its regulations.

Section 4 – Payee Residency Status Are you a California resident or nonresident?

A corporation will be defined as a "resident" if it has a permanent place of business in California or is qualified through the Secretary of State to do business in California.

A partnership is considered a resident partnership if it has a permanent place of business in California.

An estate is a resident if the decedent was a California resident at time of death.

A trust is a resident if at least one trustee is a California resident.

o For individuals and sole proprietors, the term "resident" includes every individual who is in California for other than a temporary or transitory purpose and any individual domiciled in California who is absent for a temporary or transitory purpose. Generally, an individual who comes to California for a purpose that will extend over a long or indefinite period will be considered a resident. However, an individual who comes to perform a particular contract of short duration will be considered a nonresident.

For information on Nonresident Withholding, contact the Franchise Tax Board at the numbers listed below:

Withholding Services and Compliance Section: 1-888-792-4900 E-mail address: wscs.gen@ftb.ca.gov For hearing impaired with TDD, call: 1-800-822-6268 Website: www.ftb.ca.gov

Section 5 – Certification Provide the name, title, email address, signature, and telephone number of individual completing this form and date completed. In the event that a SSN or ITIN is provided, the individual identified as the tax liable party must certify the form. Note: the signee may differ from the tax liable party in this situation if the signee can provide a power of attorney documented for the individual.

Section 6 – Paying State Agency This section must be completed by the state agency/department requesting the STD 204.

Privacy Statement Section 7(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-579) requires that any federal, state, or local governmental agency, which requests an individual to disclose their social security account number, shall inform that individual whether that disclosure is mandatory or voluntary, by which statutory or other authority such number is solicited, and what uses will be made of it. It is mandatory to furnish the information requested. Federal law requires that payment for which the requested information is not provided is subject to federal backup withholding and state law imposes noncompliance penalties of up to $20,000. You have the right to access records containing your personal information, such as your SSN. To exercise that right, please contact the business services unit or the accounts payable unit of the state agency(ies) with which you transact that business.

All questions should be referred to the requesting state agency listed on the bottom front of this form.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA – STATE CONTROLLERS OFFICE

PAYEE DATA RECORD SUPPLEMENT

(This form is optional. Form is used to provide remittance address information if different than the mailing address on the STD 204 – Payee Data Record.

Use this form to provide additional remittance addresses and additional Authorized Representatives of the Payee not identified on the STD 204.)

Payee Information (must match the STD 204) NAME (Required. Do not leave blank.)

BUSINESS NAME, DBA NAME or DISREGARDED SINGLE MEMBER LLC NAME (If different from above)

TAX ID NUMBER (Required)

SSN, ITIN, or FEIN that matches Tax ID number provided on STD 204

Additional Remittance Address Information Use the fields below to provide remittance addresses for payee if different from the mailing address on the STD 204.

The addresses provided below are for remittance purposes only. 1099 information returns will be sent to the mailing address specified on the STD 204.

REMITTANCE ADDRESS (number, street, apt or suite no.)

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

REMITTANCE ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

Additional Contact Information Use the fields below to provide additional Authorized Representatives for the Payee if applicable.

CONTACT NAME

TELEPHONE (Include area code) EMAIL

CONTACT NAME

TELEPHONE EMAIL

CONTACT NAME

TELEPHONE EMAIL

Certification I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the information provided on this supplemental document is true and correct.

By signing this document, I authorize the State of California to remit payment to the addresses specified on this supplemental form (STD 205) and certify that all persons identified on this form are authorized representatives of this payee. Payments remitted to any of the listed addresses may be reported on 1099 information returns to the tax liable entity identified on the accompanying Payee Data Record - STD 204.

NAME OF AUTHORIZED PAYEE REPRESENTATIVE

(Print or Type name)

TITLE E-MAIL ADDRESS

SIGNATURE

X___________________________________________

DATE TELEPHONE (Include area code)

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA – STATE CONTROLLERS OFFICE

PAYEE DATA RECORD SUPPLEMENT

(This form is optional. Form is used to provide remittance address information if different than the mailing address on the STD 204 – Payee Data Record.

Use this form to provide additional remittance addresses and additional Authorized Representatives of the Payee not identified on the STD 204.)

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Type or print the information on the Payee Data Record Supplement, STD 205. Sign, date, and return to the state agency/department with a completed STD 204. Prompt return of the fully completed forms will prevent delays when processing payments.

Purpose – Completion of this form (STD 205) is optional. Payees may use this form to provide remittance addresses or contact information in addition to the 1099 information return mailing address provided on the STD 204. This form shall only be used in conjunction with the STD 204, and will not be accepted without a STD 204.

Please note: The State of California Government will issue 1099 information returns to the mailing address provided on the most recently dated form STD 204 validated by the Payee. Addresses provided on this form (STD 205) will be used for remittance purposes only. If the payee would like to update the address for receiving 1099 information returns, please complete the STD 204.

Payee Information: The Payee’s Tax ID number (TIN) and Name (including any Business, DBA, or Disregarded LLC names) are required. This information is subject to TIN matching via the IRS database for validation. Payee Information provided in this section must clearly match the STD 204. Any discrepancies may result in delays of payment, up to and including denial of the request.

Name – Enter the name of the Payee. The name provided shall be the tax liable party and is subject to IRS TIN matching (when applicable).

Business Name – Enter the business name, DBA name, trade or fictitious name, or disregarded LLC name.

Tax ID Number-The State of California requires that all parties entering into business transactions that may lead to payment(s) from the state provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The TIN is required by R&TC sections 18646 and 18661 to facilitate tax compliance enforcement activities and preparation of Form 1099 and other information returns as required by the IRC section 6109(a) and R&TC section 18662 and its regulations.

Additional Remittance Address Information - Enter the Payee’s additional remittance address(s) that are not listed on STD 204. Up to five (5) addresses may be provided on this form. The Payee may provide additional remittance addresses on a second STD 205 form if needed.

Additional Contact Information - Enter the Payee’s additional or updated contact information. Up to three contacts may be identified on this form. Payee may provide additional contacts on a second STD 205 if needed.

PRIVACY STATEMENT

Section 7(b) of the Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-579) requires that any federal, state, or local governmental agency, which requests an individual to disclose their social security account number, shall inform that individual whether that disclosure is mandatory or voluntary, by which statutory or other authority such number is solicited, and what uses will be made of it.

It is mandatory to furnish the information requested. Federal law requires that payment for which the requested information is not provided is subject to federal backup withholding and state law imposes noncompliance penalties of up to $20,000.

You have the right to access records containing your personal information, such as your SSN. To exercise that right, please contact the business services unit or the accounts payable unit of the state agency(ies) with which you transact that business.

All questions should be referred to the requesting state agency listed on the bottom front of the STD 204 form.

CCC 04/2017

CERTIFICATION

I, the official named below, CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that I am duly authorized to legally bind the prospective Contractor to the clause(s) listed below. This certification is made under the laws of the State of California.

Contractor/Bidder Firm Name (Printed) Federal ID Number

By (Authorized Signature)

Printed Name and Title of Person Signing

Date Executed Executed in the County of

CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION CLAUSES

1. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE: Contractor has, unless exempted, complied with the nondiscrimination program requirements. (Gov. Code §12990 (a-f) and CCR, Title 2, Section 11102) (Not applicable to public entities.)

2. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: Contractor will comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:

a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations.

b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:

1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;

2) the person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;

3) any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and,

4) penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.

c. Every employee who works on the proposed Agreement will:

1) receive a copy of the company's drug-free workplace policy statement; and,

2) agree to abide by the terms of the company's statement as a condition of employment on the Agreement.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under the Agreement or termination of the Agreement or both and Contractor may be ineligible for award of any future State agreements if the department determines that any of the following has occurred: the Contractor has made false certification, or violated the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above. (Gov. Code §8350 et seq.)

3. NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD CERTIFICATION: Contractor certifies that no more than one (1) final unappealable finding of contempt of court by a Federal court has been issued against Contractor within the immediately preceding two-year period because of Contractor's failure to comply with an order of a Federal court, which orders Contractor to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations Board. (Pub.

Contract Code §10296) (Not applicable to public entities.)

4. CONTRACTS FOR LEGAL SERVICES $50,000 OR MORE- PRO BONO

REQUIREMENT: Contractor hereby certifies that Contractor will comply with the requirements of Section 6072 of the Business and Professions Code, effective January 1, 2003.

Contractor agrees to make a good faith effort to provide a minimum number of hours of pro bono legal services during each year of the contract equal to the lessor of 30 multiplied by the number of full time attorneys in the number of hours prorated on an actual day basis for any contract period of less than a full year or 10% of its contract with the State.

Failure to make a good faith effort may be cause for non-renewal of a state contract for legal services, and may be taken into account when determining the award of future contracts with the State for legal services.

5. EXPATRIATE CORPORATIONS: Contractor hereby declares that it is not an expatriate corporation or subsidiary of an expatriate corporation within the meaning of Public Contract Code Section 10286 and 10286.1, and is eligible to contract with the State of California.

6. SWEATFREE CODE OF CONDUCT:

a. All Contractors contracting for the procurement or laundering of apparel, garments or corresponding accessories, or the procurement of equipment, materials, or supplies, other than procurement related to a public works contract, declare under penalty of perjury that no apparel, garments or corresponding accessories, equipment, materials, or supplies furnished to the state pursuant to the contract have been laundered or produced in whole or in part by sweatshop labor, forced labor, convict labor, indentured labor under penal sanction, abusive forms of child labor or exploitation of children in sweatshop labor, or with the benefit of sweatshop labor, forced labor, convict labor, indentured labor under penal sanction, abusive forms of child labor or exploitation of children in sweatshop labor. The contractor further declares under penalty of perjury that they adhere to the Sweatfree Code of Conduct as set forth on the California Department of Industrial Relations website located at www.dir.ca.gov, and Public Contract Code Section 6108.

b. The contractor agrees to cooperate fully in providing reasonable access to the by authorized officials of the contracting agency, the Department of Industrial Relations, or requirements under paragraph (a).

7. DOMESTIC PARTNERS: For contracts of $100,000 or more, Contractor certifies that Contractor is in compliance with Public Contract Code section 10295.3.

8. GENDER IDENTITY: For contracts of $100,000 or more, Contractor certifies that Contractor is in compliance with Public Contract Code section 10295.35.

DOING BUSINESS WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

The following laws apply to persons or entities doing business with the State of California.

1. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: Contractor needs to be aware of the following provisions regarding current or former state employees. If Contractor has any questions on the status of any person rendering services or involved with the Agreement, the awarding agency must be contacted immediately for clarification.

Current State Employees (Pub. Contract Code §10410):

1). No officer or employee shall engage in any employment, activity or enterprise from which the officer or employee receives compensation or has a financial interest and which is sponsored or funded by any state agency, unless the employment, activity or enterprise is required as a condition of regular state employment.

2). No officer or employee shall contract on his or her own behalf as an independent contractor with any state agency to provide goods or services.

Former State Employees (Pub. Contract Code §10411):

1). For the two-year period from the date he or she left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract in which he or she engaged in any of the negotiations, transactions, planning, arrangements or any part of the decision-making process relevant to the contract while employed in any capacity by any state agency.

2). For the twelve-month period from the date he or she left state employment, no former state officer or employee may enter into a contract with any state agency if he or she was employed by that state agency in a policy-making position in the same general subject area as the proposed contract within the 12-month period prior to his or her leaving state service.

If Contractor violates any provisions of above paragraphs, such action by Contractor shall render this Agreement void. (Pub. Contract Code §10420)

Members of boards and commissions are exempt from this section if they do not receive payment other than payment of each meeting of the board or commission, payment for preparatory time and payment for per diem. (Pub. Contract Code §10430 (e))

2. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Contractor needs to be aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and Contractor affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement. (Labor Code Section 3700)

3. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Contractor assures the State that it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.)

4. CONTRACTOR NAME CHANGE: An amendment is required to change the Contractor's name as listed on this Agreement. Upon receipt of legal documentation of the name change the State will process the amendment. Payment of invoices presented with a new name cannot be paid prior to approval of said amendment.

5. CORPORATE QUALIFICATIONS TO DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA:

a. When agreements are to be performed in the state by corporations, the contracting agencies will be verifying that the contractor is currently qualified to do business in California in order to ensure that all obligations due to the state are fulfilled.

b. "Doing business" is defined in R&TC Section 23101 as actively engaging in any transaction for the purpose of financial or pecuniary gain or profit. Although there are some statutory exceptions to taxation, rarely will a corporate contractor performing within the state not be subject to the franchise tax.

c. Both domestic and foreign corporations (those incorporated outside of California) must be in good standing in order to be qualified to do business in California. Agencies will determine whether a corporation is in good standing by calling the Office of the Secretary of State.

6. RESOLUTION: A county, city, district, or other local public body must provide the State with a copy of a resolution, order, motion, or ordinance of the local governing body which by law has authority to enter into an agreement, authorizing execution of the agreement.

7. AIR OR WATER POLLUTION VIOLATION: Under the State laws, the Contractor shall not be: (1) in violation of any order or resolution not subject to review promulgated by the State Air Resources Board or an air pollution control district; (2) subject to cease and desist order not subject to review issued pursuant to Section 13301 of the Water Code for violation of waste discharge requirements or discharge prohibitions; or (3) finally determined to be in violation of provisions of federal law relating to air or water pollution.

8. PAYEE DATA RECORD FORM STD. 204: This form must be completed by all contractors that are not another state agency or other governmental entity.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA – DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES PROCUREMENT DIVISION

DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DECLARATIONS

(Rev. /20 )

Instructions: The disabled veteran (DV) owner(s) and DV manager(s) of the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) must complete this declaration when a DVBE contractor or subcontractor will provide materials, supplies, services or equipment [Military and Veterans Code Section 999.2]. Violations are misdemeanors and punishable by imprisonment or fine and violators are liable for civil penalties. All signatures are made under penalty of perjury.

SECTION 1

Name of certified DVBE: DVBE Ref. Number:

Description (materials/supplies/services/equipment proposed):

Solicitation/Contract Number: SCPRS Ref. Number:__________________________

(FOR STATE USE ONLY)

SECTION 2

APPLIES TO ALL DVBEs. Check only one box in Section 2 and provide original signatures.

I (we) declare that the DVBE is not a broker or agent, as defined in Military and Veterans Code Section 999.2 (b), of materials, supplies, services or equipment listed above. Also, complete Section 3 below if renting equipment.

Pursuant to Military and Veterans Code Section 999.2 (f), I (we) declare that the DVBE is a broker or agent for the principal(s) listed below or on an attached sheet(s). (Pursuant to Military and Veterans Code 999.2 (e), State funds expended for equipment rented from equipment brokers pursuant to contracts awarded under this section shall not be credited toward the 3-percent DVBE participation goal.)

All DV owners and managers of the DVBE (attach additional pages with sufficient signature blocks for each person to sign):

(Printed Name of DV Owner/Manager) (Signature of DV Owner/ Manager) (Date Signed)

(Printed Name of DV Owner/Manager) (Signature of DV Owner/Manager) (Date Signed)

Firm/Principal for whom the DVBE is acting as a broker or age nt:

(If more than one firm, list on extra sheets.) (Print or Type Name)

Firm/Principal Phone: Address:

SECTION 3

APPLIES TO ALL DVBEs THAT RENT EQUIPMENT AND DECLARE THE DVBE IS NOT A BROKER.

Pursuant to Military and Veterans Code Section 999.2 (c), (d) and (g), I am (we are) the DV(s) with at least 51% ownership of the DVBE, or a DV manager(s) of the DVBE. The DVBE maintains certification requirements in accordance with Military and Veterans Code Section 999 et. seq.

The undersigned owner(s) own(s) at least 51% of the quantity and value of each piece of equipment that will be rented for use in the contract identified above. I (we), the DV owners of the equipment, have submitted to the administering agency my (our) personal federal tax return(s) at time of certification and annually thereafter as defined in Military and Veterans Code 999.2, subsections (c) and (g). Failure by the disabled veteran equipment owner(s) to submit their personal federal tax return(s) to the administering agency as defined in Military and Veterans Code 999.2, subsections

(c) and (g), will result in the DVBE being deemed an equipment broker.

Disabled Veteran Owner(s) of the DVBE (attach additional pages with signature blocks for each person to sign):

(Printed Name) (Signature) (Date Signed)

(Address of Owner) (Telephone) (Tax Identification Number of Owner)

Disabled Veteran Manager(s) of the DVBE (attach additional pages with sufficient signature blocks for each person to sign):

(Printed Name of DV Manager) (Signature of DV Manager) (Date Signed)

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COMMERCIALLY USEFUL FUNCTION (CUF) CERTIFICATION FORM

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Public Contract Code Sections 10475 -10481 applies to any company that currently or within the previous three years has had business activities or other operations outside of the United States. For such a company to bid on or submit a proposal for a State of California contract, the company must certify that it is either a) not a scrutinized company; or b) a scrutinized company that has been granted permission by the Department of General Services to submit a proposal.

If your company has not, within the previous three years, had any business activities or other operations outside of the United States, you do not need to complete this form.

OPTION #1 - CERTIFICATION

If your company, within the previous three years, has had business activities or other operations outside of the United States, in order to be eligible to submit a bid or proposal, please insert your company name and Federal ID Number and complete the certification below.

I, the official named below, CERTIFY UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY that a) the prospective proposer/bidder named below is not a scrutinized company per Public Contract Code 10476; and b) I am duly authorized to legally bind the prospective proposer/bidder named below. This certification is made under the laws of the State of California.

Company/Vendor Name (Printed) Federal ID Number

By (Authorized Signature)

Printed Name and Title of Person Signing

OPTION #2 – WRITTEN PERMISSION FROM DGS

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Section 10477(b), the Director of the Department of General Services may permit a scrutinized company, on a case-by-case basis, to bid on or submit a proposal for a contract with a state agency for goods or services, if it is in the best interests of the state. If you are a scrutinized company that has obtained written permission from the DGS to submit a bid or proposal, complete the information below.

Solicitation Number 25CS0008

We are a scrutinized company as defined in Public Contract Code section 10476, but we have received written permission from the Department of General Services to submit a bid or proposal pursuant to Public Contract Code section 10477(b). A copy of the written permission from DGS is included with our bid or proposal.

Company/Vendor Name (Printed) Federal ID Number

Printed Name and Title of Person

State of California Solicitation Number: 25CS0008 Department of Veterans Affairs

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CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE

DATE (MM/DD/YY) / /

PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS

NO RIGHT UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS COVERAGE DOES NOT AMEND,

EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICES BELOW.

COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE

COMPANY

A

INSURED COMPANY

B

COMPANY

C

COMPANY

D

COVERAGES

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDIDTION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES.

LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

TYPE OF INSURANCE POLlCY NUMBER

POLICY

EFFECTIVE

DATE

(MM/DD/YY)

POLICY

EXPIRATION

DATE

(MM/DD/YY)

LIMITS

GENERAL LIABILITY GENERAL AGGREGATE $

COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $

CLAIMS

MADE

OCCUR PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $

OWNER AND CONTRACTOR’S PROT EACH OCCURRENCE $

FIRE DAMAGE (Any one fire) $ MED EXP (Any one person) $

AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY

COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $

ANY AUTO

ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per person) $

SCHEDULED AUTOS

HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $

NON-OWNED AUTOS

PROPERTY DAMAGE $

GARAGE LIABILITY

AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $

ANY AUTO OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY:

EACH ACCIDENT $

AGGREGATE $

EXCESS LIABILITY

EACH OCCURRENCE $

UMBRELLA FORM AGGREGATE $

OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM $

WORKERS COMPENSATION AND

EMPLOYERS’ LIABILITY

STATUTORY LIMITS

THE PROPRIETOR/ EACH ACCIDENT $

PARTNERS/ EXECUTIVE

OFFICERS ARE:

INCL DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $

EXCL DISEASE - EACH EMPLOYEE $

OTHER

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS

The State of California, its officers, agents, employees and servants are hereby named as additional insured but only with respect to work performed for the State of California.

CERTIFICATE HOLDER

ATTENTION:

BID NO.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

P.O. Box 4038 Sacramento, CA 95812-4038

CANCELLATION

SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE

THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 30 DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE

CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE COMPANY, ITS AGENTS OR RESPRESENTATIVES.

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

X

SAMPLE

2. The term of this Agreement is:

SCO ID: 8955-25(50008 SAMPLE

STATE OF CALIFORNIA- DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES �-----------�-------------�

STANDARD AGREEMENT

STD 213 (Rev. 04/2020)

CONTRACTING AGENCY NAME

California Department of Veterans Affairs

CONTRACTING AGENCY ADDRESS

1227 0 Street

PRINTED NAME OF PERSON SIGNING

TBD

CONTRACTING AGENCY AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES APPROVAL

AGREEMENT NUMBER

25(50008 SAMPLE

PURCHASING AUTHORllY NUMBER (If Applicable)

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

CllY STATE ZIP

Sacramento CA 95814

TITLE

TBD

DATE SIGNED

EXEMPTION (If Applicable)

California Department of Veterans Affairs Agreement Number: 25CS0008 Exhibit A - Scope of Work TBD

GOPHER ERADICATION SERVICES

1. INTRODUCTION/SERVICES

A. Contractor shall provide services, as specified, to California Department of Veterans Affairs, (CalVet).

Contractor shall provide services at the Veterans Home, (Home), located at Veterans Home – Chula Vista located at 700 East Naples Court, Chula Vista CA 91911. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, staff, transportation, license, permits and every other item of expense necessary, unless otherwise stated, to provide gopher eradication services. Services shall be provided at the Home, upon request and in compliance with terms of this Agreement.

B. All work shall be coordinated and approved by Contract Manager or designated representative. Services shall be performed during standard business hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday unless otherwise specified. No work is to be performed on weekends. State holidays or on an overtime basis unless prior approval is received in writing from the Contract Manager, prior to this work taking place.

Any and all services performed outside the scope of this Agreement or not approved by the Contract Manager, or designated representative, will be at the sole risk and expense of the Contractor.

C. Provider must be able to perform the tasks associated with providing services under the scope of their license. Contractor will provide services in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations and CalVet policies.

D. The Contractor is not authorized to deliver or commence performance of services as described in the Agreement until written approval has been obtained from CalVet Contract Manager and the Contractor has received an executed contract from CalVet. Any delivery or performance of service commenced prior to the Contractor obtaining all written approvals shall be considered voluntary on the part of the Contractor.

2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All service performed under this Agreement shall be performed by qualified service technicians in the employ or under the direction of the Contractor.

Contractor shall provide a service technician who is factory-trained on the equipment specified in this Agreement. Contractor shall provide the State with proof of the required training for each service technician providing services under this Agreement. Acceptable proof may be a resume showing experience, training and factory school completion.

3. CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall provide the following services:

A. ROUTINE SERVICES:

1. To assess the extent of the infestation, the Contractor shall walk the facility to inspect the entire property including all perimeter hills up to the property lines of the facility. Once the infestation is found, the Contractor shall determine the best course of action to eradicate the gopher problem.

2. Contractor shall notify the Contract Manager or designee about any gopher infestation issues.

Contractor shall provide the Contract Manager with a detailed program to address infestation as quickly and effectively as possible.

3. Contractor shall use the following types of eradication methods in order to control the gopher population: carbon monoxide asphyxiation, fumitoxin, traps and or pellets. These methods shall be used per manufacturer’s recommendations as well as state and local regulations.

4. Contractor shall not use any lethal gas to eradicate gophers. All material used to eradicate gophers must be environmentally safe.

5. Contractor shall remove/level off any gopher mounds to reduce the risk of trip and fall hazards.

6. Contractor shall be provided with a facility map and mark on the map for the serviced areas. The map shall be dated, signed and returned to the Contract Manager or designee at the end of each service.

7. Contractor shall provide…