RFQ 25-276510 DSA Codebooks (Hardcopy and PDF)

The California Department of General Services (DGS), specifically the Division of State Architect (DSA), is seeking quotations for International Code Council (ICC) Code Books through RFQ 25-276510, with two distinct quote components: hardcopy and PDF versions of various building and safety codes. The procurement covers multiple code publications including the California Building Code, California Fire Code, California Green Building Standards Code, California Energy Code, and related "Significant Changes" volumes for 2024 and 2025 editions. Contractors must be authorized ICC product resellers, with DGS explicitly reserving the right to verify reseller status directly with ICC, and all products must be genuine and officially published. The solicitation requires delivery to five California state office locations: Sacramento Headquarters, Sacramento Office, Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego, with specific delivery instructions mandating un-palletized, set-in-place delivery. Key procurement dates include October 3, 2025, as the last day to submit questions, October 7, 2025, for DGS responses, and October 14, 2025, as the RFQ due date. The state intends to execute two separate purchase orders based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, with the potential to award to one or two different bidders.

The procurement includes several preference and reporting requirements, notably a 5% preference for California Certified Small Businesses and optional Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) workplace and workforce preferences. While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program requirements are waived, an incentive remains for such businesses. Bidders must be registered in CaleProcure and submit comprehensive documentation, including a Bidder Declaration Form and Postconsumer-Content Certification. The solicitation will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, with pricing to be all-inclusive and F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid. Electronic bids must be submitted via email to the procurement official, Huy Phan. Local sales tax rates vary between 7.750% and 10.250% depending on the delivery location. The state emphasizes that no reimbursement will be provided for counterfeit or defective items, and all products must be officially published by the designated publisher. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement covers multiple code books across five state locations, suggesting a potentially significant contract value.