This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Willits, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

You are invited to review and respond to this Invitation for Bid (IFB). In submitting your bid, you must comply with these instructions. In addition to those programs and preferences that are specified in this solicitation, Prospective Contractors are encouraged to consider programs and preferences that are available, such as those for the use of small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, disabled veteran businesses, and other businesses covered by State and Federal programs and preferences. On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. "Economic Sanctions" refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the Contractor's bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal is not required, but DVBE participation is encouraged, and a DVBE incentive may apply to this IFB. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 1, in this IFB for requirements. As required by Executive Order S-02-06, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is committed to meeting the State's 25 percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation goal. Certified SBs, Micro Businesses (MB), and contractors willing to commit to subcontracting a minimum of 25 percent (25%) of their net bid price to certified SBs or MBs (if applicable), are encouraged to submit bids. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 2, in this IFB for requirements. Written Question Submittal January 11, 2024 Potential Bidders may submit written questions regarding the bid by January 12, 2024. All questions should be emailed in writing to christopher.cabanes@fire.ca.gov. NO QUESTIONS will be entertained after January 12, 2024. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program Requirement A. DVBE Participation Program with No Goals: A DVBE goal is not required, but DVBE participation is encouraged, and a DVBE incentive will apply to this IFB as described below. B. DVBE Incentive Program 1)The DVBE Incentive Program applies to this solicitation. It is separate from the DVBE Participation Program and was established in Military and Veterans Code Sections 999 et seq., and Title 2, California of Regulations, Sections 1896.99 (2 CCR Section1896.99) et seq., to encourage bidders to partner with DVBE subcontractors. A dollar cap of $100,000 is set for all combined incentives and preferences. The incentive is used only for evaluation purposes to arrive at the successful bidder and does not alter the amounts of the actual bid. Any responsive and responsible bidder with the confirmed DVBE participation per the Tables in paragraph 3) below is eligible to receive the incentive. Bidders who are not responsive and responsible regardless of the amount of DVBE participation are not eligible to receive the incentive. 2)CAL FIRE will apply an incentive to bids proposing the utilization of DGS certified DVBE firms identified on the Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105). Information provided on the GSPD-05-105 shall be verified by CAL FIRE prior to the award of the Agreement. The incentive amount is equal to a percentage of the lowest responsive and responsible bid based on the amount of DVBE participation in the bid being evaluated Small Business (SB) or Microbusiness (MB) Preference A. Government Code Section 14835 et seq. requires that a five percent (5%) preference be given to contractors who qualify as a certified SB or MB. References to a SB shall also include MB. The rules and regulations of this law, including the definition of a SB for the delivery of services, are contained in Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Section 1896 (2 CCR Section 1896) et seq. B. To claim the SB preference, your firm must have its principal place of business located in California and be certified by the California Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS). The preference amount may not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for any bid. If prospective Contractor is claiming the five percent (5%) SB preference, complete Section 16 of the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet Attachment 2. C. Pursuant to Government Code Section 14838 and 2 CCR Section 1896, if a bidder is not a certified SB, but wishes to be eligible for the five percent (5%) non-small business (NSB) preference, the bidder must subcontract at least twenty five percent (25%) of its net bid price to one or more certified SBs. If bidder is claiming the five percent (5%) NSB preference, complete Section 17 of the Bid/Bidder Certification Sheet, Attachment 2, and Bidder Declaration, GSPD-05-105, which can be downloaded at website. Bidder shall list the names of all certified SB firms being claimed for credit on the GSPD-05-105 form. For each certified SB subcontractor listed, the bidder shall submit a copy of the quotes from each SB (on the SB's company letterhead) as Attachment 9, "Quotes from SB/ DVBE Subcontractors." D. This preference shall not be awarded to a noncompliant bidder and shall not be used to achieve any applicable minimum requirements. E. Certified SB bidder(s) shall have precedence over NSB bidders in the application of SB preference(s). F. SB preferences may not be applied to any bid deemed non-responsive with the solicitation instructions or from a non-responsible bidder. G. Questions regarding the certification approval process or SB program should be directed to OSDS at (800) 559-5529 or (916) 375-4940. For 24-Hour Recording and Mail Request, call (916) 322-5060, or email: osdshelp@dgs.ca.gov. H. Additional references are at website. SCOPE OF WORK 1. Contractor agrees to provide to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Hazardous Waste Removal services, as described herein: Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees to provide hazardous waste removal services. Service is required for the removal of waste material stored in tanks and 55-gallon drums. 2. The Agreement may be amended to increase services at the rate(s) specified in Attachment 1, Rate Sheet. 3. Subcontracting is permitted under this Agreement if subcontractors are included on the Bidder Declaration (GSPD05-105), Attachment 2. 4. The services shall be performed at the following locations: A. Mendocino Unit (MEU) Headquarters (HQ) Mobile Equipment: 17501 North Highway 101, Willits, CA 95490 B. Jackson Demonstration State Forest (JDSF): 802 North Main Street, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 C. Chamberlain Creek Conservation Camp (CCFC): 15800 Highway 20, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 D. Parlin Fork Conservation Camp (PF): 23000 Highway 20, Fort Bragg, CA 95437 5. Any reference to CAL FIRE Project Representative shall also include their designee. 7. This Agreement will commence on March 1, 2024 (estimate) or upon approval by the California Department of General Services (DGS), whichever is later, and no work shall begin before that time. This Agreement is of no effect unless approved by DGS. Contractor shall not receive payment for work performed prior to approval of the Agreement and before receipt of notice to proceed by CAL FIRE Project Representative. This Agreement shall expire on February 28, 2027 (estimate). The services shall be provided during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., except State holidays. Actual work schedule and service frequency shall be coordinated by the CAL FIRE Project Representative. The parties may amend this Agreement as permitted by law.