The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) invites prospective bidders to review and respond to the attached Invitation for Bids (IFB) #21C626002 entitled, "CHP Calexico Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Facility (CVEF) --- Bay Door Replacement Services. When preparing and submitting a bid, compliance with the instructions found herein is imperative. The term of the resulting agreement is expected to be approximately Six (6) months. The agreement term may change if CHP makes an award earlier than expected or if CHP cannot execute the agreement in a timely manner due to unforeseen delays. CHP reserves the right to extend the term of the resulting agreement as necessary to complete or continue the services. Agreement extensions are subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and possibly approval by Department of General Services (DGS). The resulting agreement will be of no force or effect until it is signed by both parties and approved by DGS, if required. Bidder is hereby advised not to commence performance until all approvals have been obtained. If performance commences before all approvals are obtained, said services may be considered to have been volunteered. CHP reserves the right not to accept or respond to verbal questions and inquiries. Spontaneous verbal remarks provided in response to verbal inquiries are unofficial and are not binding on CHP unless later confirmed in writing. Any additional requirements shall be issued in the form of an addendum to all potential bidders. Direct all verbal requests for DVBE assistance to CHP, SB/DVBE Advocate at : (916) 843-3616 up to the bid due date. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Requirements California Law Requires Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. All bidders for this solicitation, must meet the minimum DVBE participation requirement of 5%. Bidders are eligible to receive a DVBE incentive for their participation. For more information regarding this option, see section M of the IFB entitled "Preference and Incentive Programs." In accordance with the provisions of Section 1770, 1773 and 1773.1 of the Labor Code, the Director of the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) has ascertained general prevailing wage rates in the county in which the work is to be performed. The rates of prevailing wage are determined by the Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Statistics and Research. The Prevailing Wage Rages as specified by the Department of Industrial Relations are available electronically Bidders shall immediately notify CHP if clarification is needed regarding the services sought or questions arise about the IFB and/or its accompanying materials, instructions, or requirements. Bidders shall submit questions via email to MADONNA YOUNG at MaDonna.Young@chp.ca.gov. To ensure a response and inclusion in the Questions & Answers (Q&A) document, questions must be received by the scheduled date in Section B, Time Schedule. Following the question submission deadline, the CHP will post a summary response of the questions and answers to be viewed on the original solicitation. CHP reserves the right to contact an inquirer to seek clarification of any inquiry received START DATE 03/01/2022 or upon approval, whichever is later THROUGH END DATE 12/31/2022
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