The California Department of Education (hereinafter referred to as CDE) is soliciting bids for the inspection 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). Contract period is October 16, 2024 through October 15, 2025, and contains two one-year options to renew. One-Year Option to Renew: October 16, 2026 - October 15, 2027 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. 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 Lauren Kreipe, LKreipe@cde.ca.gov, (916) 322-3035. 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.
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