You are invited to review and respond to this IFB C5612055-D, titled A/C Chiller Preventative
Maintenance, Inspection, Calibrations, and Repairs Service Contract, for the California Department of
Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), California Institution for Men (CIM). In submitting your bid, you
shall comply with the instructions found herein. 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. As required by Government Code 14838, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
(CDCR) is required to meet the State's twenty-five percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation
requirement. Certified SBs and micro-businesses (MB) are encouraged to submit bids. See Section
Small Business Preference Program, page 13, in this IFB for requirements. The designated contact person for this IFB is:
Contract Analyst: Heather Temple
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Email address: heather.temple@cdcr.ca.gov
Phone: (279) 210-3759 LETTERS OF INQUIRY
The purpose of these letters is to provide bidders the opportunity to ask questions and/or provide
feedback to CDCR on the specifics of the IFB and/or DVBE requirements. While some input may be
incorporated into the IFB, remarks and explanations submitted may not necessarily change provisions of
the IFB. Any modifications to the IFB as a result of these inquiries will be documented by an addendum
and forwarded to all bidders.
Any inquiries related to the specifics of the IFB and/or DVBE requirements, if applicable, be submitted by
email to allow CDCR time to research and prepare a response. Bidders will still, however, have the
opportunity to ask questions at the walk-through. Submit your letter of inquiry via email by the date
specified in the Projected Timetable directly to Heather Temple, Contracts Management Branch at
E-mail: heather.temple@cdcr.ca.gov. DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) PROGRAM
This IFB is exempt from the DVBE requirement. However, the State is committed to achieving
legislatively established goals for the participation of DVBEs in all state contracting and seeks to use
certified DVBE business whenever possible. Therefore, the State requests your voluntary participation
in reporting any certified DVBEs, including yourself, that will be used in the performance of this
Agreement.
DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE) INCENTIVE
CDCR is committed to meeting and exceeding the three percent (3%) goal for Disabled Veteran Business
Enterprise (DVBE) participation in State contracting activities, set forth in Military and Veterans Code
999. The DVBE Incentive Program applies to all contracting activities for services including public works,
construction, services, leasing, materials testing, and other related contracts. The DVBE incentive is
applied during the evaluation process and is only applied to responsive bids from responsible bidders
proposing DVBE participation. This incentive is for bid computation only.
To be eligible for the DVBE incentive, the business must:
1. Complete DVBE Incentive Request and Subcontractor Acknowledgement form
(OBS 554) and submit with bid proposal.
2. Have a completed DVBE application on file with DGS, OSDS by 5:00 p.m. on the date bids are due.
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