CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY GAVIN NEWSOM, GOVERNOR

California Department of Transportation

ADMINISTRATION

DIVISION OF PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

1727 30th STREET, MS 65

SACRAMENTO, CA 95816-7006

PHONE (916) 227-6000

TTY 711

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/

April 16, 2026

Invitation for Bid (IFB)

IFB # 10A2885

Notice to Prospective Bidders

You are invited to review and respond to this IFB 10A2885 titled Operated Equipment Rental in Merced, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties In submitting your bid, you shall comply with the instructions found herein. In addition to those programs and preferences that are specified in this solicitation, Prospective Contractors are encouraged to consider programs and preferences that are available, such as those for the use of small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, disabled veteran businesses, and other businesses covered by State and Federal programs and preferences.

As required by Executive Order S-02-06, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is committed to meeting the State’s twenty-five percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation goal.

Certified SBs, Micro Businesses (MB) are encouraged to submit bids. Note: SB Public Works (SB- PW) certification does not count towards SB goals for this agreement. See Section D, Special Programs in this IFB for requirements.

A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation requirement is not required, but DVBE participation is encouraged, and a DVBE incentive does apply to this IFB. See Section D, Special Programs in this IFB for requirements.

This Agreement requires Prevailing Wages if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. If the total bid amount is under $15,000, then Prevailing Wage language will be removed prior to award. Refer to Attachment 3, Proposed Form of Agreement for requirement details.

The designated contact person for this IFB is:

Michael Dean California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Email address: Michael.Dean@dot.ca.gov Phone: (279) 234-2517

Please note that no verbal information given will be binding upon Caltrans unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum.

*Technical questions regarding this solicitation will be addressed, in writing, and in accordance with the Questions and Answers portion of this IFB. See Section C, Time Schedule for more details.

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE EITHER ATTACHED (ATTACHMENT 1) OR THE

DOCUMENT LINK IS PROVIDED ON ATTACHMENT 2, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

Sincerely, Michael Dean Contract Analyst https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/ mailto:Michael.Dean@dot.ca.gov

Invitation for Bid IFB Number 10A2885

A) Purpose and Description of Services

1. Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, personal safety gear, transportation and incidentals necessary to furnish one (1) fully operated and maintained orchard trimmer tractor (tractor), with the availability of one (1) additional tractor for seasonal, on-call trimming of oleanders along the State right-of-way to Caltrans in Merced, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus Counties.

2. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A, which is attached to this IFB, for a more complete description of services.

3. Equipment Rental to be furnished on a fully operated rental basis.

B) Bidder’s Minimum Qualifications

1. Bidder shall possess at the time of bid submittal, continuously thereafter, and for the duration of the Agreement, a valid and current Motor Carrier Permit issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

2. Bidder shall possess at the time of bid submittal, continuously thereafter, and for the duration of the Agreement, a valid and current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

Caltrans will verify bidder’s DIR registration; it is not necessary to provide a copy.

3. Failure of Bidder to sufficiently meet any or all the minimum qualifications, in the opinion of Caltrans, will result in the Bidder’s bid deemed non-responsive.

C) Bid Requirements and Information

1. Time Schedule

It is recognized that time is of the essence. All bidders are hereby advised of the following schedule and will be expected to adhere to the required dates and times.

Event Date Time (Pacific Time)

IFB available to prospective bidders 04/16/2026 Written Question Submittal 04/23/2026 2:00 p.m.

Final Date and Time for Bid Submission 04/30/2026 2:00 p.m.

Bid Opening 04/30/2026 2:30 p.m.

Proposed Award Date (estimate) 05/08/2026

2. Questions and Answers A. Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted by April 23, 2026. Bidders must submit their questions via e-mail to Michael.Dean@dot.ca.gov .

B. Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, e-mail address and must reference IFB No. 10A2885.

C. Written responses to all questions will be collectively compiled and posted, as an Addendum, to the Cal eProcure website (https://caleprocure.com/pages/index.aspx). It is the responsibility of the bidder to access the Cal eProcure website for any changes or addenda that may be posted. Refer to this Section C, Time Schedule for the schedule of events and dates/times.

Bidder can contact the Contract Analyst named above.

3. Costs Included in Bid Rates Bid prices/rates shall include the cost of employer payments to or on behalf of employees, subsistence, travel, compensation insurance premiums, unemployment contributions, social security taxes, contract bond premiums, and any other taxes or assessments, including but not mailto:Michael.Dean@dot.ca.gov https://caleprocure.com/pages/index.aspx limited to, sales and use taxes required by law or otherwise and no additional allowance will be paid unless separate payment provisions in the Agreement should specifically provide otherwise.

4. Employment of Undocumented Workers No State agency or department, as defined in California Public Contract Code Section 10335.7, that is subject to this code, shall award a public works contract to a bidder or contractor, nor shall a bidder or contractor be eligible to bid for or receive a Public Works Agreement, who has, in the preceding five (5) years, been convicted of violating a State or Federal law regarding the employment of undocumented workers (Pub. Cont. Code Section 6101).

5. Small Business Preference SB Preference will be granted on this IFB. Only firms certified as a “Small Business” or “Micro Business” with the Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Small Business and DVBE Service (OSDS) will be granted this preference. SB-PW certifications are not eligible for SB preference, as this is not a public works agreement. For more information, refer to Section D, Special Programs.

6. State General Prevailing Wage Rates State General Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for the Counties of Merced, San Joaquin and Stanislaus as described in the attached Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit B. The predetermined general prevailing wage rates published by the Director of Industrial Relations may be obtained via the Internet at: https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm. It is the bidder's responsibility to use the correct classification determination published by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). By signing the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, the Bidder acknowledges this is a public works contract subject to Labor Code Sections 1720-1861, and that if awarded this Agreement, it will be the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that all prevailing requirements are met, including but not limited to the payment of appropriate prevailing wages rates to all employees who participate and perform services under this Agreement, Department of Industrial Relations registration, submittal of weekly certified payroll records, and employment of apprentices throughout the duration of the Agreement.

7. Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling Contractor generating organic waste or commercial solid waste shall comply with SB 1383; also Contractor will arrange for the recycling services required by this section in a manner that is consistent with State and local laws and requirements, including a local ordinance or local jurisdiction’s franchise agreement, applicable to the collection, handling, or recycling of organic waste and commercial solid waste. This requirement does not modify, limit, or abrogate Contractor’s right to sell or donate its recyclable organic waste materials consistent with the requirements of Public Resources Code Sections 42649.8 et seq. When applicable, Contractor must comply with these provisions.

8. Motor Carrier Permit Requirements A. Contractor must have a valid Motor Carrier Permit(s) (MCP) issued from the Department of

Motor Vehicles (DMV) for its services as a Motor Carrier of Property under this Agreement.

Contractor shall pay any required fees necessary to obtain and maintain in good standing the required MCP(s).

B. The MCP(s) required for the Contractor’s Motor Carriers of Property under California Vehicle Code Sections 34601 and 34620 shall be on file with Contractor for the duration of this Agreement. Upon request of Caltrans Contract Manager or their designee, Contractor must immediately provide to Caltrans a copy of the required MCP(s).

https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm

9. Contractor Registration Program A. No Contractor or Subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a contract with prevailing wages unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code Section 1771.1(a).

B. No Contractor or Subcontractor may be awarded an agreement with prevailing wages unless registered with DIR pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5.

C. Caltrans will verify each of the registration numbers provided by the bidder prior to Agreement award. Bidders that do not possess the required DIR registration will be deemed non-responsive and rejected from further consideration in the solicitation process.

D. If Contractor lists Subcontractor who is believed to be performing work that is not subject to the registration requirements, written confirmation from DIR should be obtained and submitted to Caltrans.

10. Standard Title VI/Nondiscrimination Assurances (DOT Order No. 1050.2A) Caltrans, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Statute 252, 42 USC Sections 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any Agreement entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.

11. Non-Collusion Declaration for Public Works Bidder must submit a non-collusion declaration for Public Works. The Non-Collusion Declaration for Public Works is provided as a link in Attachment 2, Required Documents.

12. Bonds Payment Bond (ADM-2009) Requirement: If the successful bidder’s bid is $25,000 or more, the successful bidder shall furnish a Payment Bond for not less than 100 percent (100%) of the total amount payable by the terms of this Agreement. The Payment Bond is due prior to the start date of work. No work may commence without receipt of a valid Payment Bond. The Payment Bond must be in effect at all times for the duration of the Agreement. If the Payment Bond expires during the term of the Agreement, a new Payment Bond must be provided to Caltrans Contact Manager not less than 10 business days prior to its expiration. Failure to maintain a Payment Bond for the full term of this Agreement will be grounds for termination for default in addition to other legal remedies Caltrans may have. Inadequate or lack of a Payment Bond does not negate Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement.

13. Insurance A. The bidder who receives the Agreement award, will be requested to provide a Certificate of

Insurance providing proof of insurance to the Division of Procurement and Contracts within 10 working days after the date of notification of award. The State’s Office of Risk and Insurance Management will review insurance certificates and/or proof of self-insurance documentation before execution of the Agreement. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E, for the applicable and specific Insurance requirements and coverage limits.

B. The insurance carrier shall provide an endorsement for the additional insured statement as follows:

Caltrans, State of California, its officers, agents, and employees shall be included as additional insured, but only with respect to work performed for the State of California under this Agreement.

C. The additional insured endorsement must accompany the certificate of insurance.

D. Satisfying a Self-Insured Retention (SIR)

All insurance required by this Agreement must allow, but not require, the State to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR. The choice to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR is at the State’s discretion. If the State chooses to pay any SIR and/or act as Contractor’s agent in satisfying any SIR, Contractor shall reimburse the State for the same.

E. Available Coverages/Limits In the event the insurance coverages obtained by Contractor is broader in scope than, and/or the limits are higher than, those required under the Agreement, all such broader coverage and/or higher limits available to Contractor shall also be available and applicable to the State.

14. California Civil Rights Laws Any person that submits a bid or proposal to, or otherwise proposes to enter into or renew an Agreement with, a State agency with respect to any Agreement in the amount of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or more shall certify, under penalty of perjury, at the time the bid or proposal is submitted or the Agreement is renewed, that they satisfy all of the conditions set forth in California Public Contract Code Section 2010 and they shall execute the California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DOT ADM-0076), provided as a link in Attachment 2, Required Documents, completed, signed, and returned with its bid or proposal.

15. Darfur Contracting Act A. The Darfur Contracting Act, Public Contract Code Section 10475-10481, applies to any company that currently or within the previous three (3) years has had business activities or other operations outside of the United States. The Act was passed by the California Legislature and signed into law by the Governor to preclude State agencies generally from contracting with “scrutinized” companies that do business in the African nation of Sudan (of which the Darfur region is a part), for the reasons described in Public Contract Code Section 10475. All bidders shall complete the Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0077), provided as a link in Attachment 2, Required Documents, and submit with the proposal.

B. If your company has not, within the previous three (3) years, had any business activities or other operations outside of the United States, complete Option 1 on Darfur Contracting Act Certification.

C. A scrutinized company is a company doing business in Sudan as defined in Public Contract Code Section 10476. Scrutinized companies are ineligible to, and cannot bid on, or submit a bid or proposal for an Agreement with a State agency for goods or services. (Pub. Cont. Code Section 10477(a)).

D. Therefore, Public Contract Code Section 10478(a) requires a company that currently has (or within the previous three (3) years has had business activities or other operations outside of the United States to certify that it is not a “scrutinized” company when it submits a bid or proposal to a State agency.

E. A scrutinized company may still, however, submit a bid or proposal for an Agreement with a State agency for goods or services if the company first obtains permission from the Department of General Services according to the criteria set forth in Public Contract Code Section 10477(b).

16. 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 unless the contract has been Federalized (i.e.

there is federal participation in any phase). By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the Contractor’s bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State.

17. Executive Order N-12-23 – Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Technology Use and Reporting A. The State of California seeks to realize the potential benefits of GenAI, through the development and deployment of GenAI tools, while balancing the risks of these new technologies. Bidder / Offeror 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:

a. Functionality of a State system,

b. Risk to the State, or

c. Contract performance.

Note: For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.

B. 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.

C. Upon notification by a Bidder / Offeror of GenAI as required, the State reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject bids/offers that present an unacceptable level of risk to the State.

D. 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.

18. Bid Submittal A. All bids must be mailed or hand-delivered and received by Caltrans Division of Procurement and Contracts, Bid Unit, by dates and times shown in Section C, Bid Requirements and Information.

B. The mailing package/envelope should be labeled as follows:

Note: All packages not clearly or properly labeled as indicated below, including overnight mail and hand delivered packages, may be rejected.

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YOUR RETURN ADDRESS Agreement No. 10A2885 Bid Due Date: April 30, 2026 Bid Due Time: 2:00 p.m.

Bid Opening Date: April 30, 2026

Bid Opening: 2:30 p.m.

Attention: Michael Dean

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts ATTN: Bid Unit 1727 30th Street, 4th Floor, MS 65 Sacramento, CA 95816-7006

BID SUBMITTAL DO NOT OPEN

C. Late bids will not be considered.

D. Bids received in electronic format will not be accepted.

E. All bids shall include the documents identified on the IFB’s Required Documents, Attachment 2, located at the end of the solicitation. Bids not including the required documents may be deemed non-responsive. A non-responsive bid is one that does not meet the basic bid requirements.

F. Only an individual who is legally authorized to bind the proposing firm contractually shall sign all documents requiring a signature, and each document must bear a signature.

G. If your bid is hand delivered, you must date and time stamp the sealed envelope/package immediately upon arrival. The date/time stamp machine is located in the lobby on the first floor to the right of the security guard station at the address noted above. After date/time stamping, the bid should be placed in the locked bid cabinet located below the time stamp. If the bid package is too large to be electronically stamped, date/time stamp one (1) of the labels provided and attach it to the proposal package. When the bid package is too large for the locked bid cabinet, ask the security guard to call the Division of Procurement and Contracts reception desk at (916) 227-6000 to have your bid package picked up.

H. Bid opening will be held via teleconference on the date and time specified in Section C, Bid Requirements and Information. Bidders may participate via teleconference by calling 1-866- 700-7952 and entering the pass code 7089821#. Calls will be accepted beginning at 2:20 p.m.

until the conclusion of the bid opening. Bids will be read in Agreement numeric order;

questions will not be allowed; and information will not be repeated. Initial bid opening results will be posted online on the Division of Procurement and Contracts website at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/bid-results by 3:00 p.m. on the day following the bid opening. The Agreement will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the requirements outlined in the IFB after verification and applicable incentives are applied.

I. Bids must include the performance of all the services described herein. Any attempt to modify the bid document to deviate from the work specifications will not be considered and will cause a bid to be rejected.

J. A bid may be rejected if it is conditional, incomplete, or if it contains any alterations of form or other irregularities of any kind. Caltrans may reject any bid on the basis that it is not responsive or from a non-responsible bidder and may waive any immaterial deviation in a bid.

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/bid-results

Caltrans waiver of an immaterial defect shall in no way modify the IFB document or excuse the bidder from full compliance with all requirements if awarded the Agreement.

K. Costs for developing bids and in anticipation of award of an agreement is entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be charged to the State.

L. Only an individual who is authorized to bind the bidding firm contractually shall sign the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet. The signature must also indicate the title or position that the individual holds in the firm. A bid with an unsigned Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet may be rejected.

M. A bidder may modify a bid after its submission by first withdrawing the original bid and then by resubmitting a new bid prior to the bid submittal deadline. Bidder modifications offered in any other manner, oral or written, will not be considered.

N. A bidder may withdraw a bid by, prior to bid opening, submitting a written withdrawal request to Caltrans, at DPAC.BidUnit@dot.ca.gov, signed by the bidder or an agent authorized to contractually bind the bidding firm. A bidder may thereafter submit a new bid prior to the bid submittal deadline. Bids may not be withdrawn without cause subsequent to bid submittal deadline. Please contact the Caltrans analyst located in this IFB with any questions.

O. Caltrans may modify the IFB prior to the date fixed for submission of bids by the issuance of an addendum sent to all parties who received a bid package.

P. Caltrans reserves the right to reject all bids for reasonable cause.

Q. Bidders are cautioned not to rely on Caltrans during its evaluation process to discover and report to the bidder any defects and/or errors in the submitted documents. Before submitting their documents, bidders should carefully proof them for errors and full adherence to the IFB requirements.

R. Where applicable, the bidder should carefully examine work sites and specifications. Bidder shall investigate conditions, character, and quality of surface or subsurface materials or obstacles that might be encountered. No additions or increases to the Agreement amount will be made due to a lack of careful examination of work sites and specifications.

S. Caltrans does not accept alternate agreement language from a bidder. A bid with such language will be considered a counter proposal and will be rejected. The State’s General Terms and Conditions (GTC) are not negotiable. Also, the winning bidder(s) must complete, sign, and submit all pages of the Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) as part of the Agreement award process. Both the GTC 02/2025 and CCC 04/2017 may be viewed at:

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services-Resources- List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language.

19. Evaluation and Selection A. At the time of bid opening, each bid proposal’s total and any small business and/or micro business information (if applicable) will be read aloud. Bids are considered preliminary pending review and verification of applicable bid requirements such as: small business preference, incentives, DVBE, licensing, bonding, qualifications, or other requirements as stated in the IFB. Agreements will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

B. Caltrans will check the bid submittal package to verify it received all required documents.

Positive verification of required documents will be performed to determine its responsiveness to the State's needs.

C. Bids that contain false or misleading statements, or which provide references, which do not support an attribute or condition claimed by the bidder, shall be rejected.

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D. The Agreement, if awarded, shall be awarded to the responsible bidder who submits the lowest bid and meets all the specifications. A bid meets the specifications if it complies with all the requirements in this solicitation. In the event of a tie bid, Caltrans will draw lots to determine the successful bidder. Only one (1) bid may be submitted by an entity: individual, firm, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or combination thereof. Receipt of more than one

(1) bid from an entity will result in all bids from that entity being rejected and returned to the bidder.

20. Award A. Preliminary bid results may be viewed on the internet after 3:00 p.m. on the first (1st) business day following the bid due date at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/bid-results.

B. Whenever an Agreement is awarded under a procedure that provides for competitive bidding, but the Agreement is not to be awarded to the low bidder, the low bidder shall be given notice five (5) working days prior to the award of the Agreement by email.

C. Upon written request by any bidder, the Notice of the Intent to Award shall be posted in a public place in the office of the awarding agency, as well as online at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/notices-of-intent-to-award, for at least five (5) working days prior to awarding the Agreement. This information can also be obtained by contacting the Contract Analyst directly.

D. Upon award of the Agreement, Contractor shall complete and submit to Caltrans, the Payee Data Record (STD 204), to determine if Contractor is subject to State income tax withholding pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 18662 et seq. This form can be found on the Internet at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD under the heading Forms. No payment shall be made unless a completed STD 204 has been returned to Caltrans.

21. Protest Bidders have the right to protest the award of Caltrans Agreements subject to the following processes and procedures.

A. Filing a Protest: The initial protest must be submitted to Caltrans, Protest Unit prior to the award of the Agreement. When a protest has been submitted, the Agreement shall not be awarded until either the protest has been withdrawn or Caltrans has decided the matter. The written protest must be sent, either via e-mail or regular mail, to the address below:

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts

Attention: Bid, Protest, and Dispute Branch Chief 1727 30th Street, MS 65 Sacramento, CA 95816

Email: DPAC.Protest.Disputes.Terminations@dot.ca.gov Phone Number: (916) 639-6322

B. Within five (5) days after filing the initial protest, the protesting bidder shall file with Caltrans, Protest Unit a full and complete written statement specifying the grounds for the protest. The full written protest statement must be sent to the same addresses above.

Note: Email is the preferred method of Protest delivery, but if a Protest is being submitted by mail it is suggested that you send by certified or registered mail.

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22. Standard Conditions of Service A. After award and execution of the Agreement, should Contractor fail to commence work within five (5) working days after notification of the starting date, or suspend work for a period of five

(5) continuous working days after work has begun, Caltrans may provide five (5) calendar days written notice, posted at the job site or mailed to Contractor, to timely prosecute and complete the work or the Agreement may be terminated and liquidated damages of $500.00 assessed for administrative costs for re-bidding the work or awarding the work to another Contractor. In addition, Contractor shall be liable to Caltrans for the difference between Contractor’s bid price and the actual cost of performing the work by the second low bidder or by another Contractor.

C. Antitrust Provisions

1) Contractor offers and agrees and will require all of other subcontractors and suppliers to agree to assign to the awarding body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action they may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 USC section 15) or under the Cartwright Act [Chapter 2, commencing with section 16700, of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code] arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public works contract or subcontract. The assignment made by contractor and all additional assignments made by subcontractors and suppliers shall be deemed to have been made and will become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to Contractor without further acknowledgment or the necessity of tendering to the awarding body any written assignments.

2) If an awarding body receives, either through judgment or settlement, a monetary recovery for a cause of action assigned under Government Code Sections 4550-4554, the assignor shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for actual legal costs incurred and may, on demand, recover from the public body any portion of the recovery, including treble damages, and attributable overcharges that were paid by the assignor but were not paid by the public body as a part of the bid price, less the expenses incurred in obtaining that portion of the recovery. On demand in writing by the assignor, the assignee shall, within one (1) year from such demand, reassign the cause of action assigned under Government Code Sections 4550-4554 if the assignor has been or may have been injured by the violation of law for which the cause of action arose and (a) the assignee has not been injured thereby, or (b) the assignee declines to file a court action for the cause of action.

D. If the bidder is awarded the Agreement and refuses to sign the Agreement presented for signature within the time and manner required, the bidder will be liable to Caltrans for actual damages resulting to Caltrans therefrom or 10 percent (10%) of the amount bid, whichever is less.

E. Loss Leader usage is prohibited in this solicitation: It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within this State to sell or use any article or product as a “loss leader” as defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 17030. “Loss Leader” means any article or product sold at less than cost: a) where the purpose is to induce, promote or encourage the purchase of other merchandise; or b) where the effect is a tendency or capacity to mislead or deceive purchasers of prospective purchasers; or c) where the effect is to divert trade from or otherwise injure competitors.

F. No oral understanding or agreement shall be binding on either party.

D) Special Programs

The following Special Programs are applicable to this IFB.

1. Small Business (SB), Microbusiness (MB), or Small Business for the Purpose of Public Works (SB-PW) Preference A. Government Code Section 14835 et seq. requires that a five percent (5%) preference be given to contractors who qualify as a Certified SB or MB or SB-PW. References to a small business (SB) shall also include micro-business (MB) and SB-PW. The rules and regulations of this law, including the definition of a SB for the delivery of services, are contained in Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 1896 (2 CCR Section 1896) et seq.

B. To claim the SB preference, the contractor must have its principal place of business located in California, satisfy all of the SB or MB requirements, and be certified by the California Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business (DVBE) Services (OSDS). The preference amount may not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for any bid. If prospective contractor is claiming the five percent (5%) certified SB or MB preference, complete Section 16 of the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet and attach a copy of your certification. Additionally, the contractor may satisfy the non-SB requirements described below.

C. Certified SB and MB bidder(s) shall have precedence over NSB bidders in the application of SB preference(s).

D. SB preferences may not be applied to any bid deemed non-responsive with the solicitation instructions or from a non-responsible bidder.

E. Questions regarding the certification approval process or SB program should be directed to OSDS at (800) 559-5529 or (916) 375-4940, or email: osdshelp@dgs.ca.gov.

F. SB or MB bidders or bidders using the “Non-Small Business” preference shall be granted a preference consisting of five percent (5%) of the lowest responsible bidder’s total bid if the lowest bid is from a non-certified SB or MB.

G. Additional references are at https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement- Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran- Business-Enterprise.

2. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Programs A. DVBE Participation Program with No Participation Requirements:

DVBE participation is not required, but DVBE participation is encouraged, and a DVBE incentive will apply to this IFB as described below. Please review the DVBE Program Requirements: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/PD/OSDS/Certification/DVBE/ DVBEProgramRequirements.pdf?la=en&hash=FBCA257A3ED083F3DBB85ECEEB37013CB

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B. DVBE Incentive Program

1) The DVBE Incentive Program applies to this solicitation. It is separate from the DVBE

Participation Program and was established in Military and Veterans Code Sections 999 et seq., and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 1896.99 (2 CCR Section1896.99) et seq. A dollar cap of $100,000 is set for all combined incentives and preferences. The incentive is used only for evaluation purposes to arrive at the successful bidder and does not alter the amounts of the actual bid. Any responsive and responsible bidder with the confirmed DVBE participation per the Table in paragraph 3) below is eligible to receive the incentive. Bidders who are not responsive and responsible are not eligible to receive the incentive.

2) Caltrans will apply an incentive to bids from DGS-certified DVBE firms. The bidders who claim to be DGS-certified DVBE firms will be verified by Caltrans prior to award of the mailto:osdshelp@dgs.ca.gov https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/PD/OSDS/Certification/DVBE/DVBEProgramRequirements.pdf?la=en&hash=FBCA257A3ED083F3DBB85ECEEB37013CBCF0545C https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/PD/OSDS/Certification/DVBE/DVBEProgramRequirements.pdf?la=en&hash=FBCA257A3ED083F3DBB85ECEEB37013CBCF0545C https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/PD/OSDS/Certification/DVBE/DVBEProgramRequirements.pdf?la=en&hash=FBCA257A3ED083F3DBB85ECEEB37013CBCF0545C

Agreement. The incentive amount is equal to the percentage of the lowest responsive and responsible bid being evaluated per the Table below.

3) Participation Table

Verified DVBE Participation DVBE Incentive Amount

100% 5%

4) When applying the DVBE Incentive, an NSB shall not displace or otherwise supersede an award to a DGS Certified Small Business.

5) Please review the DVBE Program Requirements: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/- /media/Divisions/PD/OSDS/Certification/DVBE/DVBEProgramRequirements.pdf?la=en&ha sh=FBCA257A3ED083F3DBB85ECEEB37013CBCF0545C.

6) Additional information: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement- Division-Services-List-Folder/Certify-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran- Business-Enterprise.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA ∙ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Agreement Number 10A2885 BID PROPOSAL Page 1 of 1 ADM-1412 (REV. 9/2025) Attachment 1

Contractor’s Name (Please Print):

Item Number

Estimated Quantity

Unit of Measure Item

Unit Price (Price Per Unit of Measure)

Total (Estimated

Quantity X Unit Price)

1 200 Hours

All labor, tools, equipment, fuel, personal safety gear, transportation and incidentals necessary to furnish one (1) fully operated and maintained orchard trimmer tractor (tractor), with the availability of one (1) additional tractor for seasonal, on-call trimming of oleanders as described in Exhibit A, Scope of Work

1) The above quantities are estimates only and are given as a basis for comparison of bids. No guarantee is made or implied as to the exact quantity that will be needed.

2) In case of discrepancy between the unit price and the total set forth for a unit basis item, the unit price shall prevail.

3) Do not alter, modify, or change this bid proposal sheet. Any alterations, modifications, or changes to this bid proposal sheet will be grounds to reject the bid.

4) Each line item must be bid. Do not leave any unit price column blank or this bid proposal sheet will be deemed non-responsive.

Total This Proposal $

Attachment 2

Required Documents

The following documents should be submitted, or your bid may be considered non-responsive.

Do not submit this checklist, the Proposed Form of Agreement, company advertisements, brochures, informational pamphlets, or any other document unless specifically noted in the IFB Requirements and/or as listed below.

☐ Attachment 1 - Bid Proposal (ADM-1412)

☐ Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet (DOT ADM-1416) Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

☐ Copy of current and valid Motor Carrier Permit issued from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

☐ Non-Collusion Declaration for Public Works Non-Collusion Declaration

☐ California Civil Rights Laws Certification (DOT ADM-0076) California Civil Rights Laws Certification

☐ Darfur Contracting Act Certification (DOT ADM-0077) Darfur Contracting Act Certification

☐ A valid and current registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Caltrans will verify bidder’s DIR registration

The following documents will be requested of the WINNING BIDDER at time of contract award;

they are NOT required at time of bid submittal:

☐ Contractor Certification Clauses (CCC 04/2017) Contractor Certification Clauses

☐ Payment Bond (ADM-2009) Payment Bond

☐ Insurance (Requirements outlined in Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E, Items 1 & 2)

☐ Payee Data Record (STD 204) Payee Data Record https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM1416 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM1418 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0076 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0076 https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM0077 https://www.dgs.ca.gov/-/media/Divisions/OLS/Resources/CCC-042017.pdf?la=en&hash=4DE3E4DC414511AE378794200BA43EBF91C758EE https://forms.dot.ca.gov/v2Forms/servlet/FormRenderer?frmid=DOTADM2009 https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std204.pdf

Attachment 3

Proposed Form of Agreement

Note to Bidders: The following pages represent a sample of the Agreement that will be awarded, if any, from this IFB. Please review it carefully and present any questions in writing to the contact identified for this IFB. Do not return this Attachment with your bid.

2. The term of this Agreement is:

Contractor’s Name TBD Agreement Number 10A2885

Exhibit A

Highway Equipment Rental–State Scope of Work

1. Contractor agrees to provide to California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) as described herein:

Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, personal safety gear, transportation and incidentals necessary to furnish one (1) fully operated and maintained orchard trimmer tractor (tractor), with the availability of one (1) additional tractor for seasonal, on-call trimming of oleanders along the State right-of-way.

2. Subcontracting is not permitted under this Agreement. All references to subcontracting or subcontractors as found herein are not applicable to this Agreement.

3. The services shall be performed along the right-of-way on State Highway 99, 120, 205 and Interstate 005 in San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Merced Counties.

4. This Agreement will commence on June 1, 2026 (estimated) or upon approval by Caltrans, whichever is later, and no work shall begin before that time. This Agreement is of no effect unless approved by Caltrans. The Contractor shall not receive payment for work performed prior to approval of the Agreement and before receipt of notice to proceed by the Caltrans Contract Manager. This Agreement shall expire on May 31, 2029 (estimated). The services shall be provided Sunday through Friday, 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. except holidays. The parties may amend this Agreement as permitted by law.

5. All inquiries during the term of this Agreement will be directed to the project representatives listed below. Contractor shall provide advance written notice and receive advance written approval by Caltrans Contract Manager, without the necessity of an amendment, before changing the Project Manager noted below.

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

Contractor’s Name: TBD

Section/Unit: District 10/Maintenance Project Manager: TBD

Caltrans Contract Manager: TBD

Address: Address:

Business Phone Number: Business Phone Number:

Email: Email:

6. Assignment of Work

A. Caltrans Contract Manager shall issue a Service Request. See Attachment 2, Service Request.

B. The Service Request shall include the following information:

1) Agreement Number 10A2885

2) Service Request Number

3) Date of Request

Exhibit A

Highway Equipment Rental–State

4) Contact name, requestor, and/or District Single Point of Contact (DSPOC)

5) Caltrans Contract Manager’s name

6) Prospective Date of Service

7) Time of Service (day(s) and time(s))

8) Location Address of service

9) Specific Scope of Work to be performed under the Service Request, in accordance with the Scope of Work in this Exhibit A

10) Signatures of DSPOC and/or Caltrans Contract Manager

C. Contractor shall only perform work that is authorized and described on Service Request that is signed by both Caltrans Contract Manager and Contractor.

D. Contractor shall maintain a complete project file for each Service Request performed under the Agreement. This file shall be made available to Caltrans Contract Manager during normal work hours and shall be transferred to Caltrans upon completion of work under the Service Request.

E. Contractor shall respond to Service Requests within 48 hours of issuance.

F. Provided there is a signed and valid Service Request, Contractor will be reimbursed for actual hours worked at the hourly rates specified in Attachment 1, Bid Proposal. The specified hourly rates shall include direct salary costs, employee benefits, and overhead.

G. Service Requests are not valid until approved by Caltrans Contract Manager and subsequently signed by both parties. No payment will be due or made for any work performed on an unsigned Service Request, and Caltrans shall not pay for any work described on the unsigned Service Request.

H. Contractor shall not commence performance of work or services on a Service Request until it has been approved by Caltrans Contract Manager and notification to proceed has been issued by Caltrans Contract Manager. No payment will be due or made for any work performed prior to written approval of the product of the work by Caltrans Contract Manager or after the period of performance of the Service Request.

I. If Contractor fails to satisfactorily complete a deliverable according to the schedule set forth in a Service Request, no payment will be made until the deliverable has been satisfactorily completed.

J. Service Requests may not be used to amend this Agreement and may not exceed the scope of work under this Agreement.

K. Contractor shall begin the required work within five (5) working days after receiving a fully executed Service Request unless otherwise specified in the Service Request. Once the work begins, the work shall be prosecuted diligently until all required work has been completed satisfactorily.

7. Detailed description of work to be performed and duties of all parties:

A. The basic equipment provided by Contractor for cutting shall be a minimum of one (1) tractor, with the availability of one (1) additional tractor, with sufficient horsepower capable

Exhibit A

Highway Equipment Rental–State of cutting large stands of oleanders in a neat and clean cut with a rotary-type saw blade or sickle type attachment, i.e. orchard trimmer.

B. Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, fuel, equipment, personal safety gear, transportation and incidentals required to perform cutting and to keep the equipment in operating condition.

C. Full compensation for all labor, tools, materials, fuel, equipment, personal safety gear, transportation and incidentals required to perform the cutting of oleanders shall be included in the rate bid.

D. High-speed flail-type mower cutter heads will not be allowed. The cutting head should be at least five (5) feet in length and attached to and capable of reaching at least 12 feet (12’) from the center of the tractor and an estimated maximum topping height of 16 feet (16)’ with a 90 degree to 180 degrees cut. If cuts are not clean, Contractor shall be responsible to remedy condition of operations by replacing equipment or blades at no additional cost to Caltrans.

E. Tractors shall be equipped with safety devices including seat belts, roll over protection, working head and taillights and a rear facing slow moving vehicle emblem. Tractors shall be equipped to work at night with appropriate night work lights to illuminate the work area.

Tractors shall be equipped with a minimum of five (5) gallons of water and a shovel for extinguishing any fires started from the cutting.

F. The oleander plants shall be cut to an approximate height of six (6) feet and a width of approximately six (6) feet (6’ x 6’). In areas with very narrow planting strips, the oleander widths shall be cut back to a minimum of three (3) feet from the edge of the paved shoulder.

All oleanders shall be cut a minimum of two (2) feet from any right of way fencing by mechanical equipment only. No hand trimming shall be allowed by Contractor. Any hand trimming will be performed by Caltrans.

G. All work shall be performed under the direction of Caltrans Contract Manager. No cutting work shall be performed during periods of adverse weather conditions such as fog or rain.

H. Contractor shall keep all equipment in safe operating condition. Contractor shall be responsible for equipment repairs, routine service, replacement of worn and broken parts, and tire maintenance. Contractor shall provide fuel, oil and other products necessary for equipment operation.

I. Contractor…