Solicitation_Package_-_88A0183.pdf

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/

August 5, 2025

Invitation for Bid (IFB)

IFB # 88A0183

Notice to Prospective Bidders

You are invited to review and respond to this IFB 88A0183 titled Iron Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Program. 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), SBs for the purpose of Public Works (SB-PW) and Contractors willing to commit to subcontracting a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) of their net bid price to certified SBs, or MBs (if applicable) are encouraged to submit bids. See Section D, Special Programs in this IFB for requirements.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals do not apply to this IFB, but Caltrans encourages DBE participation. See Section D, Special Programs in this IFB for requirements.

The designated contact person for this IFB is:

Erik Groen California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Email address: erik.groen@dot.ca.gov Phone: (279) 234-2400

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 5, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

Sincerely, ERIK GROEN

Contract Analyst

Invitation for Bid IFB Number 88A0183

A) Purpose and Description of Services

1. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, tools, parts, materials, supplies, traffic control, travel, and incidentals necessary to provide an Iron Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Program to Caltrans. Contractor shall provide an Iron Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Program, which shall consist of two (2) sessions with ten (10) participants per session, in combination with classroom instruction and lab. Training courses will increase employment opportunities for women, minorities, and other disadvantaged individuals and deliver immediate skills to apply in the Iron Worker construction trade.

The Iron Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Program will provide training and resources to improve job readiness skills, including, but not limited to, knowledge of trade-specific functions and/or requirements, acquisition of relevant industry certifications, and development of basic occupational skills.

The primary purpose of the OJT/SS Iron Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Program is to increase training and participation opportunities for woman, minorities, and disadvantaged individuals in skilled and semi-skilled crafts relating to highway construction rates. The Program will provide high-quality and immediately applicable workforce training, opening doors to employment and education with expanded career growth and longevity in the highway construction trades industry. The Program goal is for 70% of graduates to be employed in the highway construction industry 12 months after graduation. These Programs will aid Caltrans in meeting construction needs pursuant to the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 23, Part 230, Subpart A, and Senate Bill 1.

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

B) Bidder’s Minimum Qualifications

1. Bidder shall submit Resume(s) (Attachment 3) for all personnel (including a Project Lead/Trainer) who will be performing work under this agreement.

2. Bidder shall submit Experience Letter(s) (Attachment 4) that demonstrate how bidder’s team of key personnel cumulatively meets the required minimum qualifications described below.

A. Bidder shall have a minimum of five (5) years prior experience working and teaching highway construction-related fields, specifically the ironworker trade.

B. Bidder shall have a minimum of three (3) years prior experience working with a federal, state, or government agency and provide a letter of reference demonstrating past performance relevant to previous contracts or project cross-referenced with the requested services.

C. Bidder shall have a minimum of five (5) years prior experience providing highway construction training services.

D. Bidder shall have a minimum of three (3) years prior experience in grassroots marketing or outreach strategies targeting women, minorities, and disadvantaged individuals and preferably bidder shall understand how to create more opportunities for women, minorities, veterans, and other disadvantaged individuals.

E. Bidder shall have the ability to train cohorts with highly qualified instructions experienced in heavy highway construction trades and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the field and shall have experience recruiting, enrolling, and instructing students preferably, but not limited to, students from underserved populations.

F. Bidder shall demonstrate the ability to provide (in-person) training within the Sacramento metropolitan area by either having an office in or near the Sacramento metropolitan area or by demonstrating the ability to keep travel costs at acceptable levels.

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 8/5/2025 Written Question Submittal 8/11/2025 Final Date and Time for Bid Submission 8/28/2025 2:00 p.m.

Bid Opening 8/28/2025 2:30 p.m.

Proposed Award Date (estimate) 9/5/2025

2. Questions and Answers

A. Questions regarding this IFB must be submitted by August 11, 2025. Bidders must submit their questions via e-mail to erik.groen@dot.ca.gov.

B. Written questions must include: the individual's name, firm name, e-mail address and must reference IFB No. 88A0183.

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. ADM-1412 – Bid Proposal

The total bid proposal for this Agreement must not exceed $363,320.00. A bid amount more than $363,320.00 will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected.

4. 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 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.

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) or contractors who commit to subcontracting a minimum of 25 percent (25%) of their net bid price to SB or MB, in the categories most appropriate to accomplish the prescribed services, will be granted this preference. For more information, refer to Section D, Special Programs.

6. Postconsumer-Content Certification

Your signature affixed hereon and dated on the attached Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, shall signify that you are aware of the recycle materials, goods, and supplies program requirements of Public Contract Code Sections 12200 and 12205, and that the Recycled-Content Certification will be required for the winning bidder. The awarded bidder will be required to complete a Postconsumer-Content Certification (CalRecycle 74) and provide the form with the signed Agreement. An incomplete form or failure to provide a completed form will result in cancellation of the award.

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 is responsible for determining whether California Vehicle Code Sections 34601 and 34620 require Contractor to have a valid Motor Carrier Permit (MCP) issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in order for Contractor to lawfully perform any part or aspect of the work described in Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A and, if California Vehicle Code Sections 34601 and 34620 do require same for any part or aspect of such work, Contractor must have a valid MCP(s) issued from the 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 during the entire term of this Agreement the any such required MCP(s).

B. The MCP(s), if any, required for 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, Contractor must immediately provide to Caltrans a copy of the required MCP(s), if any.

9. Subcontractors

Bidder may subcontract portions of the work as defined in the attached Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A. If a subcontractor(s) is/are used, complete the Subcontracting Provisions/List (ADM-1511). Bidder must ensure that the subcontractor(s) will have all necessary licenses, permits, and/or certifications to accomplish its portion of the work. Failure of a subcontractor(s) to have the proper licenses, permits, and/or certifications, shall be cause for rejection of bid.

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. 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.

12. 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 5, Required Documents, completed, signed, and returned with its bid or proposal.

13. 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 5, 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 DOT ADM-0077.

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).

14. 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.

15. 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:

1. Functionality of a State system,

2. Risk to the State, or

3. 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.

16. Bid Submittal

A. All bids must be submitted 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.

YOUR RETURN ADDRESS Agreement No. 88A0183 Bid Due Date: 8/28/2025 Bid Due Time: 2:00 p.m.

Bid Opening Date: 8/28/2025

Bid Opening: 2:30 p.m.

Attention: Erik Groen

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. All bids shall include the documents identified on the IFB’s Required Documents, 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.

E. 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.

F. 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 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.

G. Bid opening will be held via teleconference at 2:30 p.m. on the date 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 as stated in Evaluation and Selection below.

H. 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.

I. 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.

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.

J. 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.

K. Only an individual who is authorized to bind the bidding firm contractually shall sign the attached 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.

L. 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.

M. 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 in accordance with Section K above. 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 on page 1 of this IFB with any questions.

N. 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.

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

P. 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.

Q. 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.

R. 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 04/2017 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.

17. 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, DBE, 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.

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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Standard Conditions of Service

A. Service shall not begin prior to the express date set by Caltrans Contract Manager and Contractor, after all approvals have been obtained, and the Agreement is fully executed.

Should Contractor fail to commence work at the agreed upon time, Caltrans Contract Manager, upon five (5) days written notice to Contractor, reserves the right to terminate the Agreement. In addition, Contractor shall be liable to Caltrans for the difference between Contractor's bid price and the actual cost of performing work by the second lowest bidder or by another Contractor.

B. All performance under the Agreement shall be completed on or before the termination date of the Agreement.

C. Antitrust Provisions

1) In submitting a bid to a public purchasing body, the bidder offers and agrees that if the bid is accepted, it will assign to the purchasing body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it 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, materials, or services by the bidder for sale to the purchasing body pursuant to the bid. Such assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the purchasing body tenders final payment to the bidder (Gov. Code Section 4552).

2) If the awarding body or public purchasing body receives, either through judgment or settlement, a monetary recovery for a cause of action assigned under this chapter, the assignor shall be entitled to receive reimbursement for actual legal costs incurred and may, upon demand, recover from the public body any portion of the recovery, including treble damages, attributable to overcharges that were paid.

3) Upon demand in writing by the assignor, the assignee shall, within one (1) year from such demand, reassign the cause of action assigned under this part 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 (Gov. Code Section 4554).

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) or Microbusiness (MB) 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. References to a small business (SB) shall also include micro-business (MB). 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 or MB preference, 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 attached Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet. Additionally, Contractor may satisfy the non-SB requirements described below.

C. Pursuant Government Code Section 14838 and 2 CCR Section 1896, if a bidder is not a certified SB, but wishes to be eligible for the five percent (5%) non-small business (NSB) preference, the bidder must subcontract at least twenty five percent (25%) of its net bid price to one or more certified SBs. If bidder is claiming the five percent (5%) non-SB (NSB) preference, complete Section 17 of the attached Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, as well as Subcontracting Provisions/List, ADM-1511. The bidder shall list the names of all certified SB firms being claimed for credit. Bidders must include quotes from each subcontractor, on the subcontractor letterhead. The quote must at minimum include the following: 1) type of services performed, or goods supplied 2) estimated hours, or quantity of goods 3) hourly rate, or unit price 4) total quote amount. This preference shall not be awarded to a noncompliant bidder and shall not be used to achieve any applicable minimum requirements.

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

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

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

G. 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.

H. Additional references are at 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.

2. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

A. For Agreements with No DBE Participation Goals

This solicitation is subject to Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26 (49 CFR 26) titled “Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs”. Although DBE participation goals have not been set for this Agreement, Caltrans encourages the participation of DBEs, as defined in 49 CFR 26, in performing Agreements financed in whole or in part with federal funds. Information about the Federal DBE Program is available at: https://www.transportation.gov/civil-rights/disadvantaged-business-enterprise or https://dot.ca.gov/programs/business-and-economic-opportunity.

1) To ensure applicable participation of the specified DBEs as defined in 49 CFR 26.5, this solicitation’s goal applies to all certified DBEs. Only certified DBE participation will count toward the Agreement goal for this solicitation. DBE participation will count toward Caltrans’ federally mandated overall annual DBE goal. In order to ascertain whether its overall annual DBE goal is being achieved, Caltrans tracks DBE participation on all Federal-aid contracts.

2) It is the bidder’s responsibility to verify that the DBE firm is certified as a DBE by the specified bid submittal due date and time. For a list of DBEs certified by the California United Certification Program (CUCP), go to: https://californiaucp.dbesystem.com/.

3) The requirement to advertise for the purpose of identifying potential DBEs iswaived.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ∙ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Contractor’s Name TBD BID PROPOSAL Agreement Number 88A0183 ADM-1412 (REV. 10/2024) Page 1 of 3

Attachment 1

Contractor’s Name (Please Print):

Item No. Estimated Quantity Unit of Measure Item Unit Price

(Price Per Unit of Measure)

Total (Estimated Quantity

X Unit Price)

1 20 Per Student

Labor, classroom supplies, classroom training materials, per diem, transportation, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the On-The- Job Training/Supportive Services (OJT/SS) Iron Worker Pre Apprenticeship Certification Training Program per Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

Subtotal 1 (Line Item 1)

Maximum allowable expenditure for all materials, supplies, parts, fees, and permits (excluding classroom supplies, per Item Number 1 above) per Exhibit A. Actual costs will be reimbursed based on submitted original receipts. Enter 10 percent (10%) of Subtotal 1 amount (0.10 x Subtotal 1) here.

3 20 Per Student

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for participants in the OJT/SS Ironworker Pre-Apprentice Certification Training Program per Exhibit A, Scope of Work, Task A, Section 11.

$1,300.00 $26,000.00

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4 20 Per Student

Student incentive award for the OJT/SS Ironworkers Pre-Apprenticeship Certification Training Program, a financial incentive of up to $200.00 per week per participant will be provided to individuals who meet the program’s established benchmark of 90% attendance. Exhibit A, Scope of Work, Task A, Section 12.

$2,400.00 $48,000.00

5 2 Session Award Bonus, based on benchmarks for the contractor, per Exhibit A, Scope of Work, Section 9.

$3,000.00 $6,000.00

Subtotal 2 (Lines Items 2-5) $

Total Proposal (Subtotal 1+Subtotal 2)

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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.

Attachment 2 Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

Only an individual who is authorized to bind the bidding firm contractually shall sign the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet. The signature must indicate the title or position that the individual holds in the firm. This Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet must be signed and returned along with all required documents as an entire package with original signatures. The bid must be transmitted in a sealed envelope in accordance with IFB instructions.

A. Our all-inclusive bid is submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Bid Submittal–Do Not Open.”

B. All required attachments are included with this certification sheet.

C. The signature affixed hereon and dated certifies compliance with all the requirements of this bid document. The signature below authorizes the verification of this certification.

D. The signature and date affixed hereon certifies that this bid is a firm offer for a 90-day period.

An Unsigned Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet May Be Cause for Bid Rejection

1. Company Name 2. Telephone Number 2a. Fax Number

2b. Email Address

3. Address

Indicate your organization type:

4. Sole Proprietorship 5. Partnership 6. Corporation

Indicate the applicable employee and/or corporation number:

7. Federal Employee ID No. (FEIN) 8. California Corporation No.

Indicate the Department of Industrial Relations information:

9. Contractor Registration Number

Indicate applicable license and/or certification information:

10. Contractor’s State Licensing Board Number 11.

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12. Bidder’ Name (Print) 13. Title

14. Signature 15. Date

16. Are you certified with the Department of General Services, Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (OSDS) as:

a. Small Business Enterprise Yes No If yes, enter certification number:

b. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Yes No If yes, enter your service code below:

Note: A copy of your Certification is required to be included if either of the above items is checked “Yes”.

Date application was submitted to OSDS, if an application is pending: _________________

17. Are you a Non-Small Business committing to the use of 25% Certified Small Business Subcontractor Participation? Yes No If Yes, complete and return the Bidder Declaration form, GSPD-05-105 or Subcontractor Provisions/List ADM- 1511 with your bid.

Attachment 2 Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

Completion Instructions for Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

Complete the numbered items on the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet by following the instructions below.

Item Numbers Instructions

1, 2, 2a, 2b, 3 Must be completed. These items are self-explanatory.

Check if your firm is a sole proprietorship. A sole proprietorship is a form of business in which one person owns all the assets of the business in contrast to a partnership and corporation. The sole proprietor is solely liable for all the debts of the business.

Check if your firm is a partnership. A partnership is a voluntary agreement between two or more competent persons to place their money, effects, labor, and skill, or some or all of them in lawful commerce or business, with the understanding that there shall be a proportional sharing of the profits and losses between them. An association of two or more persons to carry on, as co-owners, a business for profit.

Check if your firm is a corporation. A corporation is an artificial person or legal entity created by or under the authority of the laws of a state or nation, composed, in some rare instances, of a single person and his successors, being the incumbents of a particular office, but ordinarily consisting of an association of numerous individuals.

7 Enter your federal employee tax identification number.

Enter your corporation number assigned by the California Secretary of State’s Office.

This information is used for checking if a corporation is in good standing and qualified to conduct business in California.

Enter your Contractor Registration Number assigned by the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). This Information will be used to determine if you are registered with

DIR.

Complete if your firm holds a California contractor’s license. This information will BE used to verify possession of a contractor’s license for public works agreements.

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12, 13, 14, 15 Must be completed. These items are self-explanatory.

If certified as a Small Business Enterprise, place a check in the “yes” box, and enter your certification number on the line. If certified as a Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise, place a check in the “Yes” box and enter your service code on the line. If you are not certified to one or both, place a check in the “No” box. If your certification is pending, enter the date your application was submitted to the Department of General Services, Office Small Business and DVBE Services. To get certified, go to 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?search=SB/DVBE%20Certification

Check the applicable box. Complete and return GSPD-05-105 or ADM-1511 with your Bid.

Attachment 3 Resume(s)

Bidder shall submit Resume(s) (Attachment 3) for all personnel (including a Project Lead/Trainer) who will be performing work under this agreement. Refer to instructions in this IFB Section B, Item 1.

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Attachment 4 Experience Letters

Bidder shall explain how they meet the following:

A. Number of years prior experience working and teaching highway construction-related fields, specifically ironworker trade.

Number of years experience performing services as defined above: ____ years.

B. Number of years experience working with federal, state, or government agency.

Number of years experience performing services as defined above: ____ years.

C. Number of years experience with prior experience providing highway construction training services.

Number of years experience performing services as defined above: ____ years.

D. Number of years experience with grassroots marketing or outreach strategies targeting women, minorities, and disadvantaged individuals and, preferably, experience in creating more opportunities for woman, minorities, veterans, and other disadvantaged individuals.

Number of years experience performing services as defined above: ____ years.

E. Number of years experience with training cohorts with highly qualified instructors

Number of years experience performing services as defined above: ____ years.

F. Number of years experience in the field.

Number of years experience performing services as defined above: ____ years.

G. Number of years experience recruiting, enrolling, and instructing students, preferably, but not limited to, students from underserved populations.

Number of years experience performing services as defined above: ____ years.

H. Number of years experience with conducting in-person training within the Sacramento metropolitan area or number of years experience conducting in-person training while headquartered outside the target area (Sacramento metropolitan area), all while keeping costs at reasonable levels.

Number of years experience performing services as defined above: ____ years.

Below, provide references for whom the selected services (marked above) were provided to:

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Contact Name: ____________________________________ Title: ____________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number:________________________________________

Brief Description of Services Provided:

Attachment 4 Experience Letters

Dates of Services performed: Start Date: ___/___/___ End Date: ___/___/___

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Contact Name: ____________________________________ Title: ____________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number:________________________________________

Brief Description of Services Provided:

Dates of Services performed: Start Date: ___/___/___ End Date: ___/___/___

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Contact Name: ____________________________________ Title: ____________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number:________________________________________

Brief Description of Services Provided:

Dates of Services performed: Start Date: ___/___/___ End Date: ___/___/___

Company Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Contact Name: ____________________________________ Title: ____________________________

Address:___________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number:________________________________________

Brief Description of Services Provided:

Dates of Services performed: Start Date: ___/___/___ End Date: ___/___/___

Note: Bidders may copy these pages and attach as many pages as necessary to provide proof of meeting the minimum qualifications.

Attachment 5 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)

☐ Attachment 2 - Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

☐ Attachment 3 - Resume(s)

☐ Attachment 4 – Experience Letters

☐ Subcontracting Provision/List (DOT ADM-1511) Subcontracting Provisions/List

☐ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Information (DOT ADM-0227F) DBE Information

☐ Bidder/Proposer Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Good Faith Efforts Documentation (DOT ADM-0312F) DBE Good Faith Documentation

☐ Quotes from DBE Subcontractors (on DVE’s letterhead)

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

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

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

☐ Payee Data Record (STD 204) Payee Data Record

Attachment 6

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 88A0183

Exhibit A Consulting Services Agreement (Federal)

Scope of Work

1. Contractor agrees to provide all labor, supplies, training materials, travel expenses, per diem, transportation, equipment, and incidentals necessary to provide On-the-Job/Supportive Services (OJT/SS) with participant focus demographic including, but not limited to, women, minorities, and disadvantaged individuals in skilled and semi-skilled crafts relating to highway construction, as described here in:

2. Subcontracting under this Agreement is limited to obtaining an accredited and experienced instructor and…