1PA5R0088. 02 MEU Crushed Base Rock

The State of California, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), is soliciting bids for the procurement of crushed base rock to support stream and road management operations at the Jackson Demonstration Forest in Fort Bragg, California, serving Mendocino County. This sealed-bid procurement requires vendors to deliver crushed base rock that meets specified quality standards and delivery requirements as outlined in the solicitation documents. Bidders must comply with all state procurement regulations, including the Electronic Waste Recycling Act, air and water pollution control laws, and applicable recycled content requirements under the State Agency Buy Recycled Campaign (SABRC). The evaluation criteria prioritize the lowest responsible bidder on an individual item, combination of items, or all-items basis as determined by the State. All bids must be submitted by March 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, with sealed bids opened on or after the due date; late submissions will be deemed non-responsive. Bidders must raise any specification concerns at least two working days prior to the bid close date or forfeit protest rights. All prices must be submitted in U.S. currency with unit prices limited to four decimal places, and bid validity must be maintained for forty-five days following the response due date.

Bidders claiming California certifications such as Microbusiness (MB), Small Business (SB), Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency (NVSA), or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) designations are eligible for evaluation preferences, provided they complete appropriate certification forms demonstrating commercially useful function as defined by applicable state law. All bidders, regardless of certification status, must complete mandatory state forms including the Payee Data Record (STD 204), the optional Payee Data Record Supplement (STD 205) for alternate remittance addresses, the Bidder Declaration Form disclosing business certifications and subcontractor arrangements, the Darfur Contracting Act Vendor Certification form (CAL FIRE-720), and the Postconsumer Recycled-Content Certification form. Subcontractors must be identified with complete documentation including names, contact information, certifications, work scope, bid price percentage, and equipment ownership verification where applicable. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents; no specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the available materials. All non-governmental entities and individuals must provide a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) to avoid backup withholding penalties and noncompliance penalties up to $20,000, and failure to submit required documentation may result in payment denial or bid rejection.