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

PURPOSE The California Department of Education (hereinafter referred to as CDE) is soliciting bids for the inspection, maintenance, and repairs of various bleachers located at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR), at 3044 Horace Street, Riverside, CA 92506 in accordance with the specifications contained herein this Invitation for Bid (IFB). It is anticipated that the contract start date will begin approximately on September 16, 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 oneyear 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. ELIGIBLE BIDDERS Public or private corporations, agencies, organizations, associations, or individuals may submit a sealed bid in response to this IFB. The bidder must be legally constituted and qualified to do business within the State of California (registered with the California Secretary of State), if applicable. Bidders must be a legally cognizable public agency, sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation (fully incorporated by the deadline for submitting bids). Failure to meet the foregoing requirement will result in disqualification. Bidders who have had a contract terminated by the CDE in the past 18 months may be automatically disqualified. A. Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Program Requirement This solicitation is exempt from DVBE participation. See General Information, Article V DVBE Participation Goals for information. B. Targets of Economic Sanctions; Executive Order N-6-22 - Russia Sanctions: 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. The EO directs state agencies to terminate contracts with, and to refrain from entering any new contracts with, individuals or entities that are determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions. Accordingly, 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 termination of this agreement. The State shall provide Contractor advance written notice of such termination, allowing Contractor at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the State. DVBE PROGRAM REQUIREMENT Section 10115 et seq. of Public Contract Code, and Section 999 et seq. of the Military and Veterans Code requires a goal of three percent (3%) certified California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation for all contracts on an agency-wide basis of $25,000.00 and over unless exempted due to the services provided. This solicitation is exempt from DVBE participation, however the DVBE incentive still applies (see Article VI. Preference Programs). The CDE is committed to achieving legislatively established goals for the participation of DVBEs in all contracting and seeks to use certified California DVBE business whenever possible. PREFERENCE PROGRAMS A. Small Business Preference 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 on website DVBE Incentive Option 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 represents the percentages that will be applied: o Confirmed DVBE Participation of 5% or more, the DVBE Incentive is 5%. o Confirmed DVBE Participation of 4% to 4.99%, the DVBE Incentive is 4%. o Confirmed DVBE Participation of 3% to 3.99%, the DVBE Incentive is 3%. SCOPE OF WORK I. GENERAL SCOPE Contractor shall provide inspection, maintenance, and minor repair services on various indoor and outdoor bleachers at the California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR) located at 3044 Horace Street, Riverside, CA 92506, as described herein. II. CONTRACT MONITORS The California Department of Education (CDE) assigns Alex Bratcher, (951) 248-7700, ABratcher@csdr-cde.ca.gov, as the CDE Contract Monitor to oversee this project. Said CDE Contract Monitor is not authorized by the State to make any commitments or make any changes which will affect the price, terms or conditions of this Agreement without a formal contract amendment. The Contractor must assign a Contractor Contract Monitor to oversee this project. Said Contractor Contract Monitor is not authorized by the State to make any commitments or make any changes which will affect the price, terms or conditions of this Agreement without a formal contract amendment. III. CONTRACTOR'S QUALIFICATIONS The Contractor and all its employees used in fulfilment of this contract must be qualified in bleacher inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs. The Contractor must provide a copy of their current and valid D-34 - Prefabricated Equipment Contractor License issued by the California State License Board before performing services.