Specifications

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COMMITMENT -- Commit to meet or exceed the DVBE participation requirement in this solicitation by
either Method A1 (bidder is a California certified DVBE) or A2 (bidder is not a California certified DVBE).
Bidders must document DVBE participation commitment by completing and submitting the Bidder
Declaration (GSPD-05-105) located elsewhere within the solicitation document. Failure to complete and
submit the required form as instructed shall render the bid non-responsive.
At the State’s option prior to award of the contract, a written confirmation from each DVBE subcontractor
identified on the Bidder Declaration must be provided. As directed by the State, the written confirmation
must be signed by the bidder and/or the DVBE subcontractor(s). The written confirmation may request
information that includes but is not limited to the DVBE scope of work, work to be performed by the
DVBE, term of intended subcontract with the DVBE, anticipated dates the DVBE will perform required
work, rate and conditions of payment, and total amount to be paid to the DVBE. If further verification is
necessary, the State will obtain additional information to verify compliance with the above requirements.
Method A1. Certified DVBE bidder:
a. Commit to performing at least 3% of the contract bid amount (unless otherwise specified) with the
prime bidder’s firm or in combination with another DVBE(s).
b. Document DVBE participation on the Bidder Declaration GSPD-05-105.
c. At the State’s option a DVBE bidder working in combination with other DVBEs shall submit proof of its
commitment by submitting a written confirmation from the DVBE(s) identified as a subcontractor on
the Bidder Declaration. When requested, the document must be submitted to the address or
facsimile number specified and within the timeframe identified in the notification. Failure to submit the
written confirmation as specified may be grounds for bid rejection.
Method A2. Non-DVBE bidder:
a. Commit to using certified DVBE(s) for at least 3% (unless otherwise specified) of the bid amount.
b. Document DVBE participation on the Bidder Declaration GSPD-05-105.
c. At the State’s option prior to contract award, a bidder shall submit proof of its commitment by
submitting a written confirmation from each DVBE identified as a subcontractor on the Bidder
Declaration GSPD-05-105. The awarding department contracting official named in the solicitation
may contact each listed DVBE, by mail, fax or telephone, for verification of the bidder’s submitted
DVBE information. When requested, the document must be submitted to the address or facsimile
number specified and within the timeframe identified in the notification. Failure to submit the written
confirmation as specified may be grounds for bid rejection.
THE FOLLOWING MAY BE USED TO LOCATE DVBE SUPPLIERS:
Awarding Department
Contact the department’s contracting official named in this solicitation for any DVBE suppliers who may
have identified themselves as potential subcontractors, and to obtain suggestions for search criteria to
possibly identify DVBE suppliers for the solicitation. You may also contact the department’s SB/DVBE
Advocate for assistance.
Bid 6000001312
State of California
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