IFB #C24-32783 California Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Project - 14c Provider Transformation Strategies (SME) Consultation & Training

BIDDER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered responsive, Bidder must meet all of the following minimum qualifications:
1) Business Certifications The Contractor shall be an individual or firm licensed to do business in California and shall obtain at his/her expense all license(s) and permit(s) required by law for accomplishing any work required in connection with this Contract.
The Contractor shall provide a business license from the city/county in which you are headquartered is required at bid opening. If you are a corporation or a business outside of California, a copy of the California Certificate of Status from the Secretary of State¿s Office or a copy of the business¿ active on-line status information downloaded from the California Business Portal website must be submitted at bid opening.
In addition, for corporations and limited liability companies, state agencies are required to verify with the California Secretary of State (SOS) office to confirm the Contractor/vendor is authorized to carry out business in California. You may view the lists and status at https://bizfileonline.sos.ca.gov/search/business. In the event any license(s) and/or permit(s) expire at any time during the term of this Contract; Contractor agrees to provide agency a copy of the renewed license(s) and/or permit(s) within 30 days following the expiration date. In the event the Contractor fails to keep in effect at all times all required license(s) and permit(s), the State may, in addition to any other remedies it may have, terminate this Contract upon occurrence of such event.
If you are not sure what to provide at bid opening, please request clarification by the deadline to ask questions noted in the Key Action Dates.
2) Insurance See Exhibit D for Basic Insurance Requirements for the State of California. Proof of current insurance certificates for Commercial General Liability with limits of liability of $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury and property damage liability. Professional Liability at $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate covering any damages caused by a negligent error, act, or omission. Automobile Liability (Required if contractor has commercially owned vehicles that will be used to provide services during the life of this Agreement), and Workers' Compensation with liability limits of $1,000,000, if applicable. Certificate of insurance listing Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability (if applicable) and Workers Compensation and limits of liability¿ is required at bid opening.
3) Prohibition on Tax Delinquency Any Agreement that a state agency enters into after July 1, 2012, is void if the contract is between a state agency and a contractor whose name appears on either list of the 500 largest tax delinquencies pursuant to Section 7063 or 19195 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (Public Contract Code Section 10295.4).  In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 10295.4, agencies are required to cancel Agreements with entities that appear on either list.
(Franchise Tax Board) https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/top-500-past-due-balances/index.html (Board of Equalization) http://www.cdtfa.ca.gov/taxes-and-fees/top500.htm
4) Federal Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion: Expenditures from this Contract may involve Federal funds. The Federal Department of Labor requires all State agencies which are expending Federal funds to have in the Contract file a certification by the Contractor that they have not been debarred nor suspended from doing business with the Federal government.
5) Unruh Civil Rights Act and the Fair Employment & Housing Act Pursuant to Public Contract Code section 2010, if a bidder or proposer executes or renews a contract over $100,000 on or after January 1, 2017, the bidder or proposer hereby certifies compliance with the following: The contractor certifies compliance with the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Section 51 of the Civil Code) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Section 12960 of the Government Code); and The contractor has an internal policy against a sovereign nation, or peoples recognized by the United States government, the Contractor certifies that such policies are not used in violation of the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Section 51 of the Civil Code) or the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Section 12960 of the Government Code) (If applicable)
6) Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) Pursuant to Executive Order N-12-23 (the EO) establishes statewide policy for the state¿s use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI), such as those involving consequential decisions affecting access to essential goods and services. GenAI is defined as follows: ¿Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI): The class of AI models that emulate the structure and characteristics of input data to generate derived synthetic content. This can include images, videos, audio, text, and other digital content.¿ ¿ State Administrative Manual (SAM), section 4819.2 The State of California seeks to realize the potential benefits of GenAI, through the development and deployment of GenAI tools, while balancing the risks of these new technologies. Contractors must notify the State in writing if their solution or service includes, or makes available, any GenAI technology, including GenAI from third parties or subcontractors. The State has developed a GenAI Disclosure & Factsheet (Std 1000) to be completed by the Contractor. The Std 1000 is due at bid submission. Failure to disclose GenAI to the State and submit the GenAI Disclosure & Factsheet will result in disqualification and may void any resulting contract. The State reserves its right to seek any and all relief it may be entitled to as a result of such non-disclosure. Upon receipt of a Bidder/Offeror GenAI Disclosure & Factsheet the state reserves the right to incorporate GenAI Special Provisions into the final contract or reject bids/offers that present an unacceptable level of risk to the state.¿
7) Additional Contractor Requirements Bidder is responsible for notifying their references that DOR will contact them to verify that the information provided in the letters addresses the bulleted knowledge and experience listed in item 7) Additional Contractor Requirements (e) below. If references obtained are not favorable, DOR may reject the bid.
a. The contractor must have national experience in the employment services field for individuals with disabilities, delivering evidence-based and best-practice training, and technical assistance. ¿ The contractor must provide at two letters of reference from state or federal-level organizations that they have delivered this training and technical assistance to in the past three (3) years. b. The contractor must provide a letter from a former 14c provider that demonstrates successfully having changed their business practices into models that prioritize CIE.  c. The contractor must provide a letter of support from a California Public University to show proof of recent collaboration. d. Resumes for personnel who will be providing services under the contract outlining professional experience e. The letters of reference and support must confirm the contractor¿s demonstrated knowledge and experience in the following areas: ¿ Rate structures for Supported Employment and Customized Employment models that utilize a BBS (Blending, Braiding, and Sequencing) approach across funding streams. ¿ Customized and Supported Employment CIE models ¿ WIOA CIE criteria ¿ National Employment First Initiative and Philosophy ¿ Home and Community Based (HCBS) Waiver Services ¿ Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS)