You are invited to review and respond to this Invitation for Bid (IFB). In submitting your bid, you must comply with these instructions. In addition to those programs and preferences that are specified in this solicitation, Prospective Contractors are encouraged to consider programs and preferences that are available, such as those for the use of small businesses, disadvantaged businesses, disabled veteran businesses, and other businesses covered by State and Federal programs and preferences. On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. "Economic Sanctions" refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. By submitting a bid or proposal, Contractor represents that it is not a target of Economic Sanctions. Should the State determine Contractor is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for rejection of the Contractor's bid/proposal any time prior to contract execution, or, if determined after contract execution, shall be grounds for termination by the State. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) goal is not required, but DVBE participation is encouraged, and a DVBE incentive may apply to this IFB. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 2, in this IFB for requirements. As required by Executive Order S-02-06, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is committed to meeting the State's 25 percent (25%) Small Business (SB) participation goal. Certified SBs, Micro Businesses (MB), and contractors willing to commit to subcontracting a minimum of 25 percent (25%) of their net bid price to certified SBs or MBs (if applicable), are encouraged to submit bids. See Section D, Special Programs, Item 2, in this IFB for requirements A) Purpose and Description of Services 1. Contractor agrees to provide to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Lewis A. Moran Reforestation Center (LAMRC) Front Slide Gate Repair Services. 2. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, tools, permits, taxes, transportation, and fees to provide repair and maintenance services for LAMRC front gate. B) Bidder Minimum Qualifications 1. The Prime Bidder must be either an individual or firm currently licensed to do business in California and provide proof of such as required in Required Attachment Checklist, Attachment 1. 2. The Prime Bidder must have a business license or incorporation papers for their respective State showing that their company is in good standing in that state, if the Prime Bidder's base of operation is located outside the State of California and provide proof of such as required in Required Attachment Checklist, Attachment 1. 3. Contractor or Subcontractor shall be licensed in accordance with the laws of the State of California and shall possess a C28 Lock and Security Equipment Contractor or D28 Doors, Gates and Activating Devices Contractor license issued by the California Contractors State Licensing Board (CSLB). 4. By submitting its bid, Bidder certifies, under penalty of perjury, that its Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license is in a classification appropriate to the work to be undertaken as identified in the Sample Standard Agreement, Exhibit A, Scope of Work. This requirement has also been added in the Sample Standard Agreement, Exhibit E, Section 5. Refer to Section C, Bid Requirements and Information, Contractor License, for submittal requirements. 5. No Contractor or Subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works contract unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), pursuant to Labor Code Section 1725.5 with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under LC Section 1771.1 (a)), and proof of registration must be provided with the bid 6. Failure of Bidder to sufficiently provide any or all of the minimum qualifications, in the opinion of CAL FIRE, will result in the Bidder's bid deemed non-responsive.