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Certified SB/DVBE only* 32A0632 HVAC & Evaporative Cooler Replacement in Shasta County
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32A0636
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Shasta County, San Bernardino City, Shasta CDP, Shasta Lake City, Mount Shasta City, California

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The document is an Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ) #32A0636 issued by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for HVAC and Evaporative Cooler Replacement in Shasta County. The solicitation seeks a contractor to remove and replace 10 rooftop evaporative cooler units and two rooftop HVAC units at the Caltrans District 32 Equipment Shop located at 1430 George Drive in Redding, California. An optional pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for April 11, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with written questions due by April 14, 2025, and final quote submissions due by April 18, 2025. The proposed contract term is from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, with the estimated award date of April 25, 2025.

The solicitation is specifically targeted at Small Business (SB) contractors, with a total bid proposal not to exceed $461,000. The project requires a C-20 Warm Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor license and compliance with prevailing wage requirements. Contractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations and provide necessary insurance, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The contract includes provisions for organic waste recycling, motor carrier permits, and adherence to various state and federal regulations. Funding is through the California State Transportation Agency, and the contract includes specific requirements for reporting, licensing, and business certifications.

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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 3, 2025

Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ)

IFPQ # 32A0636

Notice to Prospective Contractors

You are invited to review and respond to this Small Business (SB) Invitation for Price Quote (IFPQ), IFPQ 32A0636 entitled HVAC and Evaporative Cooler Replacement in Shasta County. In submitting your quote, you must comply with the instructions found herein.

“This solicitation is authorized pursuant to Government Code Section 14838.7, which provides for the award of contracts for the acquisition of construction, including the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any State structure, building, road, or other State improvement of any kind, that has an estimated value of greater than $5,000.00, but not more than $461,000.00, to a certified SB, including a micro business (MB), SB for the purpose of public works (SB-PW), or a disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE). A bid over $461,000.00 will result in rejection of your bid due to non-responsiveness.”

This contract 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 4, Proposed Form of Agreement, for requirement details.

In the opinion of the Caltrans, this IFPQ is complete and without need of explanation; however, if you have questions, or should you need any clarifying information, the contact person for this IFPQ is:

Bonnie Rodriguez California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Email address: bonnie.rodriguez@dot.ca.gov Phone: (916) 214-8261

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 at an optional site inspection to be held at 10:00 a.m. on April 11, 2025 at 1430 George Drive, Redding, CA 96003. See Section C1, Time Schedule, for more details

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ARE EITHER ATTACHED (ATTACHMENTS 1 and 2) OR THE

DOCUMENT LINK IS PROVIDED ON ATTACHMENT 3, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

Sincerely, Bonnie Rodriguez Contract Analyst

Invitation for Price Quote IFPQ Number 32A0636

A) Purpose and Description of Services

1. Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, supplies, parts, permits, fees, travel, supplies, and incidentals necessary to provide HVAC and evaporative cooler replacement services to Caltrans.

2. Refer to the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A, for a more complete description of services.

B) Bidder’s Minimum Qualifications

1. Bidder shall possess at the time of quote submittal and for the duration of the Agreement, a valid and current C-20 Warm Air Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning Contractor license issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

2. By submitting its bid, Bidder certifies, under penalty of perjury, that its Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license is in a classification appropriate to the work to be undertaken as identified in the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit A. This requirement has also been added in the Proposed Form of Agreement, Exhibit E. Refer to Section C, Price Quotation Requirements and Information, Contractor’s License, for submittal requirements. Caltrans will verify bidder’s Contractor License, and any Subcontractor Licenses, thus it is not necessary for bidders to provide a copy.

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

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

C) Price Quotation 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) IFPQ available to prospective bidders 4/3/25

Optional Pre-Bid Site Inspection 4/11/25 10:00 a.m.

Written Question Submittal 4/14/25 2:00 p.m.

Final Date for Quote Submission 4/18/25 2:00 p.m.

Proposed Award Date (estimate) 4/25/25

2. Optional Pre-Bid Site Inspection

A. An optional pre-bid site inspection is scheduled at 10:00 a.m., April 11, 2025, at 1430 George Drive, Redding, CA 96003 for the purpose of discussing concerns regarding this IFPQ.

B. In the event a potential prime contractor is unable to attend the optional pre-bid site inspection, an authorized representative may attend on its behalf. The representative may only sign in for one (1) company. Subcontractors may not represent a potential prime contractor at a pre-bid site inspection.

C. All prospective contractors are to be assembled at Caltrans, 1430 George Drive, Redding, CA 96003, at 10:00 a.m. Bidders must sign in (on the sheet provided) upon arrival and sign out upon completion of the walk-through activities. Caltrans will conduct the site inspection of the facilities and disseminate any additional information to participants, if necessary.

3. Questions and Answers

A. Questions regarding this IFPQ must be submitted in writing. Bidders are encouraged to submit their written questions by April 14, 2025.

B. Written questions must include the individual's name, firm name, complete address, and must reference IFPQ No. 32A0636. Questions must be sent to the following email:

Email: bonnie.rodriguez@dot.ca.gov

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 website for any changes or addenda that may be posted. Refer to Section C1, Time Schedule, for the schedule of events and dates/times. Bidder can contact the Contract Analyst named above.

4. ADM-1412 – Bid Proposal

The total bid proposal for this Agreement must not exceed $461,000.00. A bid amount more than $461,000.00 will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected.

5. Costs Included in Bid Rates

Quotation 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 made thereof unless separate payment provisions in the Agreement should specifically so provide.

6. Employment of Undocumented Workers

No State agency or department, as defined in 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 contract, 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).

7. State Prevailing Wages

State General Prevailing Wage Rates will apply for the County of Shasta as described in the attached Proposed Form of Agreement. The predetermined general prevailing wage rates published by the Director of Industrial Relations (DIR) may be obtained via the Internet at https://www.dir.ca.gov/OPRL/DPreWageDetermination.htm or by contacting the Contract Analyst listed on the first page of this solicitation. It is the bidder's responsibility to use the correct classification determination published by the DIR. By signing the attached 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.

8. Mandatory Organic Waste Recycling

Contractor generating organic waste or commercial solid waste shall comply with SB 1383; also Contractor will arrange for 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 the Contractor’s right to sell or donate its recyclable organic waste materials consistent with the requirements of Public

Resources Code Section 42649.8 et seq. When applicable, Contractor must comply with these provisions.

9. 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 Exhibit A, Scope of Work, 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 any such required MCP(s).

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

10. 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 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 a contract 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.

11. Contractor’s License

Bidder must have, at time of quote submittal and for the duration of the contract, a valid, current C-20 Warm Air Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Contractor license issued by the CSLB, for the type of work to be performed. Bidder shall obtain, pay for, and maintain, in good standing, all necessary licenses and permits to accomplish the work. Bidders will be considered non-responsive unless proper licensing requirements are met. An invalid license will result in rejection of the bid. Positive verification of a valid license issued by the CSLB will be performed by Caltrans (Bus. and Prof. Code Section 7028.15).Standard Title VI/Nondiscrimination Assurances (DOT Order No. 1050.2A)

12. 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.

13. 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 3, Required Documents.

14. Bonds

Payment Bond Requirement: If the successful bidder’s bid exceeds $25,000, 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 the 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 the Contractor’s obligations under this Agreement.

15. Insurance

A. The bidder who receives the Agreement award must provide a Certificate of Insurance providing proof of insurance to the Division of Procurement and Contracts within 10 working days from 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.

15. 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 3, Required Documents, completed, signed, and returned with its bid or proposal.

16. 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 3, 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 the 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 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, during the Agreement award process with a State agency.

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

17. Price Quote Submittal

A. The price quote should be emailed as described below. The price quote must be received by the Caltrans, Division of Procurement and Contracts (DPAC), by dates and times shown in Section C, Price Quotation Requirements and Information.

B. The price quote email should be clearly marked with the IFPQ number, title, and ‘PRICE QUOTATION SUBMITTAL’, as shown in the following example:

IFPQ Number: 32A0636

PRICE QUOTATION SUBMITTAL–DO NOT OPEN

C. All quotes shall include the documents identified in the IFPQ; see Attachment 3, Required Documents. Quotes not including the required documents may be deemed non-responsive. A non-responsive price quote is one that does not meet the basic quote requirements.

D. 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.

E. Email to: bonnie.rodriguez@dot.ca.gov

F. Pursuant to Government Code Section 14838.7, Caltrans must receive at least two (2) price quotes from certified SB/MBs or at least two (2) price quotes from DVBEs before it can make an Agreement award. Therefore, at Caltrans’ discretion, if only one price quote is received, the timeframe for receipt of price quotes may be extended in order to receive the minimum number of quotes required by the Government Code. All prospective bidders will be notified via email or telephone of any extensions.

G. Price quotes must include the performance of all the services described herein. Any attempt to modify the Price Quote Proposal document to deviate from the work specifications will not be considered and will cause a price quote to be rejected.

H. A price quote 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 price quote on the basis that it is not responsive or from responsible bidder and may waive any immaterial deviation in a quote.

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

I. Costs for developing price quotes and in anticipation of award of the Agreement are entirely the responsibility of the bidder and shall not be charged to Caltrans.

J. A bidder may modify a price quote after its submission by first withdrawing the original price quote and then by resubmitting a new price quote prior to the price quote submittal deadline.

Bidder modifications offered in any other manner, oral or written, will not be considered.

K. A bidder may withdraw a price quote by, prior to price quote submission deadline, submitting a written withdrawal request to Caltrans, at bonnie.rodriguez@dot.ca.gov, signed by the bidder or an agent authorized in accordance with Section L, below. A bidder may thereafter submit a new price quote prior to the price quote submittal deadline. Price quotes may not be withdrawn without cause subsequent to the price quote submittal deadline.

L. 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. An unsigned price quote may be cause for bid rejection.

M. Caltrans may modify the IFPQ prior to the date fixed for submission of price quotations by the issuance of an addendum sent to all parties who received an IFPQ package.

N. Caltrans reserves the right to reject all price quotes for reasonable cause.

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

P. Where applicable, 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.

Q. Caltrans does not accept alternate Agreement language from a bidder. A price quote with such language will be considered a counter proposal and will be rejected. The State’s General Terms and Conditions (GTC 02/2025) are not negotiable. The GTC 02/2025 may be viewed at Internet site https://www.dgs.ca.gov/OLS/Resources/Page-Content/Office-of-Legal-Services- Resources-List-Folder/Standard-Contract-Language.

18. Evaluation and Selection

A. At the time of quote opening, each price quote will be checked for the presence or absence of required information in conformance with the submission requirements of this IFPQ.

B. Caltrans will check the price quote 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. Price quotes 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 price quote and meets all the specifications. A price quote meets the specifications if it complies with all the requirements in this solicitation. In the event of a tie quote, Caltrans will draw lots to determine the successful bidder. Only one (1) price quote may be submitted by an entity:

individual, firm, partnership, corporation, joint venture, or combination thereof. Receipt of more than one (1) price quote from an entity will result in all quotes from that entity being rejected and returned to the bidder.

19. Standard Conditions of Service

A. Service shall not begin before the start date set forth in the Agreement. After all approvals have been obtained, and the Agreement is executed should Contractor fail to commence work at the agreed upon time, Caltrans, 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 quote price and the actual cost of performing the work by the second low bidder or by another contractor.

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

C. Antitrust Provisions

1) Bidder offers and agrees, and will require all of his other Subcontractors and suppliers to agree, that if the bid is accepted 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 Agreement 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 or public purchasing 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, upon 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 price quote, less the expenses incurred in obtaining that portion of the recovery.

3) Upon demand in writing by the assignor, the assignee shall, within one 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 (See Government Code Section 4554).

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

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 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.

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

20. 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.

21. 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.

B. 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: (i) functionality of a State system, (ii) risk to the State, or (iii) Contract performance. For avoidance of doubt, the term “materially impacts” shall have the meaning set forth in State Administrative Manual (SAM) § 4986.2 Definitions for GenAI.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. 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

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ∙ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Agreement Number 32A0636

PRICE QUOTE PROPOSAL

ADM-1412 (REV. 10/2024) 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 10 Per Unit All labor, tools, equipment, permits, fees, travel, and incidentals necessary to remove and legally dispose of evaporative cooler units per STD 213, Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

2 10 Per Unit All labor, tools, equipment, permits, fees, travel, and incidentals necessary to furnish and install evaporative cooler units with covers per STD 213, Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

3 10 Per unit All labor, tools, equipment, permits, fees, travel, and incidentals necessary to furnish and install universal 3-phase evaporative cooler controllers with enclosures per STD 213, Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

4 2 Per Unit All labor, tools, equipment, permits, fees, travel, and incidentals necessary to remove and legally dispose of HVAC units per STD 213, Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

5 2 Per Unit All labor, tools, equipment, permits, fees, travel, and incidentals necessary to furnish and install HVAC units per STD 213, Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

6 5 Per Unit All labor, tools, equipment, permits, fees, travel, and incidentals necessary to furnish and install programable HVAC thermostats per STD 213, Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

7 16 Per Hour

Hourly rate for all labor, equipment, tools, travel, fees, permits, and incidentals necessary to perform unforeseen/unanticipated work needed to complete services (not included in items 1-6 above) as directed and preapproved by Caltrans Contract Manager per STD 213, Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

Subtotal $

Maximum allowable expenditure for all materials, supplies, parts, per STD 213, Exhibit A. Actual costs will be reimbursed based on submitted original receipts. Enter 10 percent (10%) of the Subtotal amount (0.10 x Subtotal) here.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA ∙ DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Agreement Number 32A0636

PRICE QUOTE PROPOSAL

ADM-1412 (REV. 10/2024) Attachment 1

1) The above quantities are estimates only and are given as a basis for comparison of quotes. 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 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 attachments" as an entire package. The price quote must be transmitted in accordance with IFPQ instructions.

A. Our all-inclusive price quote is submitted and marked “Price Quotation 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 proposal document. The signature below authorizes the verification of this certification.

D. The signature and date affixed hereon certifies that this proposal 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. Contractors State License Board

Number

11. PUC License Number

CAL-T-

12. Required

Licenses/Certifications

13.Proposer’s Name (Print) 14. Title

15. Signature 16. Date

17. 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: _________________

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. This information is used to verify 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.

Complete if your firm holds a PUC license. This information will be used to verify possession of a PUC license for public works agreements.

Complete, if applicable, by indicating the type of license and/or certification that your firm possesses and that is required for the type of services being procured.

13, 14, 15, 16 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 Veteran 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/About/Page-Content/PD-Branch- Intro-Accordion-List/Office-of-Small-Business-and-Disabled-Veteran-Business- Enterprise/Certification-Program.

Attachment 3 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 IFPQ Requirements and/or as listed below.

☐ Attachment 1 – Price Quote Proposal (ADM-1412)

☐ Attachment 2 – Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet

☐ Non-Collusion Declaration Non-Collusion Declaration

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

☐ 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

☐ Payment Bond Payment Bond

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

☐ Payee Data Record (STD 204) Payee Data Record

Attachment 4 Proposed Form of Agreement

Note to Bidders: The following pages represent a sample of the Agreement that will be awarded, if any, from this IFPQ. Please review it carefully and present any questions in writing to the contact identified for this IFPQ.

2. The term of this Agreement is:

Contractor’s Name TBD Agreement Number 32A0636

Exhibit A Public Works (State)

Scope of Work

1. Contractor agrees to provide to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) all labor, tools, materials, equipment, supplies, parts, permits, fees, travel, and incidentals necessary to remove and legally dispose of 10 rooftop evaporative cooler units and two (2) rooftop heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) units and furnish and install 10 evaporative cooler units, two (2) HVAC units, five (5) zone control thermostats, 10 controllers, and related equipment and materials as described herein.

2. The services shall be performed at Caltrans District 32 Equipment Shop located at 1430 George Drive, Redding, CA 96003.

3. Any reference to Caltrans Contract Manager shall also include his/her designee.

4. This Agreement will commence on May 1, 2025 (estimate), 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. Contractor shall not receive payment for work performed prior to approval of the Agreement and before receipt of notice to proceed by Caltrans Contract Manager. This Agreement will expire on April 30, 2026 (estimate). The services shall be provided during normal business hours Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding State 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:

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)

Contractor: TBD

Section/Unit: 32/Equipment

Caltrans Contract Manager: TBD Project Manager:

Address: 1430 George Drive Redding, CA 96003

Address (Street Address, City, State, Zip Code):

Business Phone Number: Business Phone Number:

Email: Email:

6. Detailed Description of Work

A. Contractor shall decommission, remove, and legally dispose of two (2) existing HVAC units and 10 existing evaporative coolers, and furnish and install 10 22,000 CFM downdraft rooftop evaporative coolers and two (2) 10-ton single-packaged rooftop HVAC units, five (5) thermostats and 10 controllers, and related equipment and materials as follows:

1) Contractor shall perform field measurements for all steps below prior to installations.

2) Contractor shall provide their own personnel lift equipment.

3) Contractor shall provide their own aerial crane for removal of existing units and placement of new units on the building. The roof is approximately 20 feet from the ground. See Attachment A, Plot Map.

Exhibit A Public Works (State)

4) Contractor shall decommission, remove, and legally dispose of existing HVAC and evaporative cooler units.

5) Contractor shall furnish and install two (2) Carrier 48FCDM12A5A60-A0A0 10-Ton Gas Package x-out with Economizer HVAC units, or an industry standard equivalent that is approved by Caltrans Contract Manager, complete with all related hardware and provide the following items and services:

a. Zone control thermostats: five (5) Emerson part #1F8522 7-day programable or an industry standard equivalent that is approved by Caltrans Contract Manager.

b. De-energize all electrical leads and safely secure.

c. Safely recover existing refrigerant from the system.

d. Remove condensing unit and filter drier unit from the liquid line, if needed.

e. Remove the evaporator coil and old metering device.

f. Confirm the exit point line and flush the unit.

g. Restrict the discharge point and add a flushing point to retrieve the contaminated solvent.

h. Clean and reconnect existing ducting, and install electrical connections, all wiring, and all switches for proper operation of the HVAC units.

i. Place new units in the same footprint as the existing units.

j. Ensure existing roof is watertight to prevent potential roof leakage.

k. Start up the system, balance refrigerant charge, and verify voltages and operational controls.

l. Provide testing, adjusting, and balancing services for the new HVAC systems.

6) Contractor shall provide and install 10 Industrial Frigiking Aspen Model D 2231 evaporative coolers, or an industry standard equivalent that is approved by Caltrans Contract Manager, complete with all related hardware and provide the following:

a. Motor: Frigiking Model M178C or an industry standard equivalent that is approved by Caltrans Contract Manager, 5 HP motor 208-240/480V3 phase rigid base with 1 1/8” shaft.

b. Sheave: Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc. (PMI) Part # S9 or an industry standard equivalent that is approved by Caltrans Contract Manager, rated for a 5 HP motor with 1 1/8” shaft.

c. Pump: Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc. (PMI) Part #PK62LA or an industry standard equivalent that is approved by Caltrans Contract Manager.

d. Float Valve: Phoenix Manufacturing, Inc. (PMI) Part #FVK7 or an industry standard equivalent that is approved by Caltrans Contract Manager.

e. Controller:10 Universal 3 phase motor rated switches with enclosures.

f. Contractor shall install electrical connections, all wiring, and all switches for the proper operation of the evaporative coolers.

Exhibit A Public Works (State)

g. Contractor shall install the cooler drain.

h. Contractor shall replace any and all defective plumbing associated with the installation services for the 10 evaporative coolers, including, but not limited to all pipes, fittings, and hoses for all evaporative coolers.

i. Contractor shall provide 10 canvas covers for evaporative coolers.

B. Contractor shall follow all applicable building codes as they apply to servicing, installing, or repairing any referenced work in this Exhibit A, Scope of Work.

C. Upon completion of the work, Contractor shall inform Caltrans Contract Manager that work is ready for inspection and approval. Caltrans Contract Manager must sign off on work to ensure work has been completed and the units are operating as designed. If the work does not meet the standards of Caltrans Contract Manager, Contractor shall be called back to complete the work at no additional cost to Caltrans.

7. Operational Safety

Contractor shall install the HVAC and evaporative cooler units with employee and visitor safety in mind and shall comply with the latest and most restrictive intent of applicable codes of California Division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal-OSHA) and governing state codes. All applicable Federal, State, and local building codes shall be adhered to and the most restrictive shall be overriding.

8. Materials and Workmanship

A. All work performed and materials used by Contractor must be in compliance with local codes. Work must also be in compliance with current industry standards. While it is not a necessity to obtain building permits to perform the work on Caltrans owned properties, the work may be subject to inspection by local city or county agency code enforcement.

Caltrans General Maintenance Contract Inspector may also inspect the work completed by Contractor. Contractor shall only do the specific work that is authorized by Caltrans Contract Manager.

B. All work shall be executed in the best and most thorough manner under the direction of and to the satisfaction of Caltrans Contract Manager. Caltrans Contract Manager shall have the power to reject any work or materials.

C. Contractor shall use standard commercial grade products. All parts and materials shall, at a minimum, be in accordance with the requirements of this Exhibit A, Scope of Work and shall be the manufacturer's standard commercial product. Additional or better features which are not specifically prohibited by this Exhibit A, Scope of Work, but which are a part of the manufacturer's standard commercial product shall be included in the equipment being furnished. A standard commercial product is a product which has been sold or is being currently offered for sale on the commercial market through advertisements or manufacturer's catalogs or brochures and represents the latest production model.

D. Contractor shall use materials free from defects which would adversely affect the performance or maintainability of individual components or of the overall assembly.

Materials not specified shall be of the same quality used for the intended purpose in commercial practice. Unless otherwise specified, all equipment, material, and articles incorporated in the work covered by this Agreement are to be new.

Exhibit A Public Works (State)

E. All material shall be new and shall have the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) label attached. The label shall be of the type for the intended application. Any Safety Data Sheet(s) shall be provided to Caltrans Contract Manager.

F. If after installation, Caltrans Contract Manager determines the equipment to be operating at substandard levels due to defects, errors, or omissions, Caltrans reserves the right to discontinue operating the equipment until it can be corrected by Contractor at Contractor's sole expense. Contractor shall be responsible for all damages resulting from work caused by defective parts/materials/equipment and shall incur all costs for any necessary repair, in the sole opinion of Caltrans Contract Manager.

G. Where trade and manufacturers' names are specified or indicated, they are intended to indicate the standard of material or articles required. This shall not remove the responsibility of Contractor from verifying the equipment's compliance with all rules and regulations governing the use of such equipment. No equipment shall be purchased without written authorization by Caltrans Contract Manager.

9. Discovery of Asbestos, Lead-Based Paint, or Other Hazardous Substances/Materials

A. If Contractor discovers or suspects asbestos, lead-based paint, or other known hazardous substances/materials in the area affected by the Agreement, Contractor shall STOP WORK IMMEDIATELY. Contractor shall verbally notify Caltrans Contract Manager of these findings immediately and confirm verbal notification in writing within 24 hours. No hazardous materials or waste shall be handled by Contractor, and Contractor is not responsible for any work related to clean up or disposal of these substances.

B. Continuation of work shall not commence until Contractor has been authorized to do so in writing by Caltrans Contract Manager.

C. Should it become necessary to terminate a service request, Contractor shall be compensated only for work completed to Caltrans Contract Manager's satisfaction. No payment shall be made for delay or lost profits anticipated for uncompleted work.

D. Failure to notify Caltrans Contract Manager of the discovery of asbestos, lead-based paint, or other hazardous substances/materials may result in immediate termination of the Agreement for default. Contractor shall be responsible for all damages arising from failure to disclose the discovery of any hazardous substances.

10. Work Site Clean-Up

A. Contractor shall own and assume all responsibility for all litter, waste, debris, and similar materials arising from or produced by the work performed under this Agreement.

Contractor shall clean and keep the area in orderly, safe, and clean condition, including but not limited to any spills or smudges as applicable to the services in accordance with the Exhibit A, Scope of Work. If the work site is not left in a clean and orderly condition in the sole opinion of Caltrans Contract Manager, then Contractor shall be called back to correct the condition at no additional charge to Caltrans. No invoice shall be paid unless the site has been cleaned to the satisfaction of Caltrans Contract Manager.

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