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NORTHERN REGION STORAGE TANK Purpose and Description of Services The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is soliciting bids from firms to provide Underground/Aboveground Fuel Storage Tank Inspections and Training Services. Bids must address all services described in Exhibit A entitled, "Scope of Work" that is included in the Proposed Agreement Forms/Exhibits section of this IFB. Exhibit A contains a detailed description of the services and work to be performed, as a result of this IFB including those terms in the referenced exhibits. The CHP intends to make a single agreement award to the responsive and responsible firm offering the lowest bid. This IFB is open to all eligible firms and/or individuals that meet the qualification requirements. Agreement Term The term of the resulting agreement is anticipated to be effective from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2027. The agreement term may change if CHP makes an award earlier than expected or if CHP cannot execute the agreement in a timely manner due to unforeseen delays. CHP reserves the right to extend the term of the resulting agreement as necessary to complete or continue the services. Agreement extensions are subject to satisfactory performance, funding availability, and possibly approval by Department of General Services (DGS). The resulting agreement will be of no force or effect until it is signed by both parties and approved by DGS, if required. Bidder is hereby advised not to commence performance until all approvals have been obtained. If performance commences before all approvals are obtained, said services may be considered to have been volunteered. Bidders shall immediately notify CHP if clarification is needed regarding the services sought or questions arise about the IFB and/or its accompanying materials, instructions, or requirements. Bidders shall submit questions via email to Dornetta Williams at dwilliams@chp.ca.gov. 11/22/2024 at 12:00 PM PT Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Incentive In accordance with Section 999.5(a) of the Military and Veterans Code, an incentive will be given to bidders who provide DVBE participation. For evaluation purposes only, the state shall apply an incentive to bids that propose California certified DVBE participation and confirmed by the state. The incentive amount for awards based on low price will vary in conjunction with the percentage of DVBE participation. (Refer to Attachment 4, California DVBE Incentive Program.) NOTE: When used in combination with a preference adjustment, the cumulative adjustment amount cannot exceed 10% or $100,000, whichever is less. 4. Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency (NVSA) Small business Preference (preference not to exceed $50,000) CHP rights In addition to the rights discussed elsewhere in this IFB, CHP reserves the following rights.