Books, NCCER Core Curriculum, 6th Edition

The California Department of General Services - Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) on behalf of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) for the procurement of NCCER Core Curriculum, 6th Edition books and related educational materials. The contract covers the delivery of 5,360 units of various NCCER textbooks and the National Electrical Code to over 30 CDCR adult correctional institutions across Imperial County, Kern County, and Kings County. Bids are due by September 11, 2024, at 2:00 PM PT, and deliveries must be completed within 45 calendar days after receipt of the purchase order. The contract will be awarded on an "All or None" basis to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost.

The solicitation includes several socioeconomic programs and preferences, such as the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program, Small Business Preference, and the Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA). The contract award will be subject to the Alternative Protest Process, but the solicitation does not provide details on incumbent vendors, current contract values, or available budget ranges for this procurement.