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The Contractor will provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment (including a scissor lift if needed), supplies, taxes, insurance, transportation, travel, certifications, and any other overhead expenses, for sample testing of air and water quality at the California Department of Education, Sacramento Distribution Center, located at 401 North 3rd Street, Sacramento, California 95811. The State Reserves the Right to Reject Any and All Bids. Any conflicts, omissions or errors in the IFB or questions concerning clarification or interpretation of the IFB, shall be brought to the attention of Contract Analyst McKinley Carlisle, mcarlisle@cde.ca.gov, (916) 445-6826. The CDE reserves the right to rephrase or not answer any question submitted. The CDE reserves the right to amend or modify the IFB document prior to the final bid submittal date identified herein by issuing an addendum to all parties. The CDE will not be bound by verbal representations or interpretations. The CDE reserves the right, at its sole discretion, for any reason, including price, rates, costs, etc., to cancel or modify this IFB, in whole or in part, prior to the award of any contract. The CDE may waive any immaterial deviation or defect in a bid proposal. The CDE's waiver of a deviation or defect shall in no way modify the IFB documents or excuse the Contractor from full compliance with the IFB specifications if awarded the contract. The CDE may reject any bid for any deviation or defect. Contract Period: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 One-Year Option to Renew: July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 One-Year Option to Renew: July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 The California Department of Education (hereinafter referred to as CDE) is soliciting bids to provide sample testing of air and water quality services located at Sacramento Distribution Center, 401 North 3rd Street, Sacramento, California, in accordance with the specifications contained herein this Invitation for Bid (IFB). It is anticipated that the contract start date will begin approximately on July 1, 2024. The actual start date of the contract is contingent upon approval of the agreement by the Department of General Services (DGS), if required. Contract includes two one-year options to renew. Award of a contract as a result of this IFB shall be contingent on DGS approval, CDE executive approval, funding and program authorization provided to and by the CDE. A five percent (5%) bid preference is available and will be applied in accordance with Attachment 5. The small business preference will be applied to those bidders declaring their eligibility by completing Attachment 5. The bidder must include proof of Small Business certification, if applying for the preference. Certification can be verified at online. In accordance with Section 999.5(a) of the Military and Veterans Code, an incentive will be given to responsive and responsible bidders who provide DVBE participation as outlined below. The incentive amount for awards based on the lowest responsive/ responsible bid received will vary in conjunction with the percentage of DVBE participation. The incentive is only given to those bidders who are responsive to the DVBE Program Requirements and DVBE participation in the resulting contract. The following table represents the percentages that will be applied: Confirmed DVBE Participation of 5% or more, the DVBE Incentive is 5%. Confirmed DVBE Participation of 4% to 4.99%, the DVBE Incentive is 4%. Confirmed DVBE Participation of 3% to 3.99%, the DVBE Incentive is 3%. In order to receive the incentive bidders must document DVBE participation commitment by completing and submitting the Bidder Declaration (GSPD-05-105) with the Bid. The GSPD-05-105 form can be found at: online. Event Bid notes: Each bidder shall submit to the CDE two sealed copies of their bid meeting the specifications described in this IFB. 1. One (1) original set of bid documents which must bear the original signature of the individual authorized to do so, and 2. One (1) copy of the bid documents with a photocopy of the original signature.