Submit questions or requests for clarification by email to
doe_specs@water.ca.gov. at least 5 days before the scheduled opening of
bids. Responses, if appropriate, will be sent to all prospective bidders. PREQUALIFICATION
All bidders shall be prequalified by the Department. Bid forms will be
furnished only to prequalified bidders who meet the requirements of the
State Contract Act and Document 00040 - Prequalification. DVBE AND SMALL BUSINESS PARTICIPATION
Participation by Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) and
qualification for Small Business Preference shall be as provided by
Document 00206 - Instructions for DVBE Goal and Incentive and
Document 00201 - Instructions for Small Business Preference. A DVBE
incentive will be applied during bid evaluation in accordance with
Document 00206, Paragraph 2 - DVBE Incentive.
In addition, the Department has set a 25 percent Small Business Enterprise
(SBE) participation goal in its contracting and is tracking Small Business
participation in its contracts. The Department encourages bidders to
explore certification as a Small Business and/or Disabled Veteran Business
Enterprise and to utilize certified Small Business and Disabled Veteran
Business Enterprises during the contract term. Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) registration and prevailing
wage monitoring and enforcement shall comply with Document 00703 -
Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations. Prevailing Wage Rate Determinations rates are on file for inspection at
the office of the Department of Water Resources, Contract Coordination
Section, 715 P Street, Room 4-407, Sacramento, California 95814 and
posted on the website listed on Document 00300 - Information
Available.
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