RFQ 2PA5H02181 BTU Turnout Ensemble

This solicitation seeks structural turnout ensemble items for the Butte Unit in Oroville, California, targeting exclusively California-certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) with an active DGS Certification ID. The solicitation number is 0000039089, posted on April 30, 2026, with responses due by May 14, 2026, and is administered by CAL FIRE under the State of California’s procurement framework. Compliance with California’s Public Contract Code is required instead of federal FAR clauses, specifically referencing sections related to vendor certification, recycled content mandates, and socioeconomic status declarations. Bidders must certify their DVBE status and, if applicable, own at least 51% of any rental equipment used, provide full subcontractor listings if subcontracting, and attest to having no foreign operations inconsistent with the Darfur Contracting Act. All proposals must demonstrate a commercially useful function as defined by state code and include required certifications signed under penalty of perjury. Proposals must adhere to California’s recycled content requirements, with minimum post-consumer content thresholds set for materials such as toilet paper (45%), rubberized pavement (15%), and paper packaging (30%), and must be labeled accordingly. Inspection and acceptance are conducted solely by the State at a designated location following delivery of product samples, with conformance evaluated against specified brand names, model numbers, and state laws including the Electronic Waste Recycling Act and Public Resources Code. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under a Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with no trade-offs allowed for non-price factors. No contract value, line-item pricing, or FOB terms are specified in the provided materials. Payment instructions follow the California Payee Data Record Supplement (STD 205), and subcontractors must be registered in good standing. Contractors are prohibited from engaging in loss leader pricing, must hold a valid seller’s permit, and must certify under penalty of perjury that they have not colluded with competitors. Bids must be submitted via mail, carrier, hand delivery, or authorized fax, and all documents must be fully completed with required certifications and executed dates to avoid rejection.