Addendum 1 - C24690011 - Dust Suppressant Application Services

The California Department of Parks and Recreation's Gold Fields District is seeking dust suppressant application services for three state recreation areas: Auburn State Recreation Area (ASRA), Folsom Lake State Recreation Area (FLSRA), and Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park (MGDSHP). The contract requires a contractor to provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, materials, vehicles, and transportation to supply and apply 625 tons per service of non-toxic Cargill Magnesium Chloride "Dust Off" dust suppressant or an equivalent product. The specific application breakdown includes 475 tons for ASRA, 100 tons for FLSRA, and 50 tons for MGDSHP, to be applied using a 25-ton tanker truck with specialized spreader bars. Bids are due electronically by 10 a.m. on January 14, 2025, with submission to ContractBidReceipt.GoldFields@parks.ca.gov. The contract term will run from March 1, 2025 (or upon Department of General Services approval) through February 28, 2027, with an option to extend for one additional year at the same rates. Bidders must submit a per-application price, which will be multiplied by one application per year for two years to determine the total contract amount.

The procurement offers Small Business and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) incentives, though the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) requirement has been waived. The estimated contract value is approximately $205,000, with bidders required to submit various certifications including Bidder's Declaration, Small/Micro Business certifications, Darfur Contracting Act certifications, and California Civil Rights certifications. Contractors must also comply with new Generative AI reporting requirements and provide current business licenses. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate general liability coverage, $1,000,000 motor vehicle liability insurance, and appropriate worker's compensation coverage. The contract includes provisions for dispute resolution, force majeure conditions, and special terms regarding technology use. Contractors will need to coordinate specific work dates in advance with state representatives, with typical application periods in April or May depending on the specific recreation area.