BID - Gas Chromatograph Triple Quad 2009

This document is an invitation for bids (IFB) from the State of California's Procurement Division. The document provides information and instructions for bidders on how to submit their bids for a specific project. The document includes a list of required documents that must be returned with the bid, such as Disabled Veteran Enterprise Declarations, Postconsumer Content Certification Form, Darfur Contracting Act Certification, and TACPA/EZA/LAMBRA Preference Package. It specifies that failure to submit these documents may result in the bid being considered non-responsive and not accepted. Bidders are also required to submit descriptive literature with their bid, specifying the brand name, catalog or model number of the products they are bidding on. Failure to submit descriptive literature may result in the bid being considered non-responsive. The document provides instructions for submitting bids via fax, stating that only bids sent to a specific fax number will be considered. It also mentions that the State assumes no responsibility if a supplier cannot transmit their bid via fax or if the entire bid is not received prior to the bid opening time. Bidders are required to provide their California retailer's seller's permit or certification of registration, as well as the permit or certification of all participating affiliates, issued by California's State Board of Equalization. The document provides instructions on how to obtain a California Sellers Permit number or register to do business in the State of California. The document also mentions the requirement for bidders to complete the Bidder Declaration Form, listing all subcontractors proposed for participation in the contract. It states that bidders awarded a contract are obligated to use the subcontractors unless the State agrees to a substitution. Bidders who are certified as a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) or have obtained the participation of DVBE subcontractors must submit a completed DVBE Certification form. The document provides information on where to obtain the form. The document also mentions the requirement for bidders to complete and return the Postconsumer-Content Certification form with their bid response. Bidders claiming the small business preference must be certified as a small business by California or commit to subcontract at least 25% of the net bid price with California certified small businesses. It mentions that completed certification applications and required support documents must be submitted to the Office of Small Business and DVBE Certification by the bid due date. The document provides information on the Small Business regulations, including the application and calculation of the small business preference, small business certification, responsibilities of small business, department certification, and appeals. Lastly, the document mentions that the State reserves the right to verify, validate, and clarify all information contained in the bid as part of its evaluation process.