RFQ-R2-0627-01, UTV

New UTV is needed to replace existing UTV that is coming to the end of its functional life. The new UTV will allow staff to access remote locations on the wildlife area during wet and muddy conditions on the roads and fields.

**Specification Compliance:** The Bidder must indicate if the product(s) offered on this bid response complies in all respects with the specifications outlined in Specifications, *Attachment 1*. Deviation from the specifications will result in disqualification.

**New Equipment:** All equipment to be provided in response to a State solicitation shall be new and the latest model in current production. Used, shopworn, prototype, or discontinued models are not acceptable.

**Delivery:** The awarded Supplier will contact Derek Schiewek at (530) 982-2169 to schedule delivery CA Department of Fish and Wildlife Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Area 9256 HWY. 162 Butte City CA 95920. Supplier will call Monday through Friday within the hours of 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, except State holidays. Receipt of equipment is to be completed within **120 days** After Receipt of Order (ARO). See *Attachment 3* for additional delivery and document requirements.

**Shipment:** For the purposes of this solicitation, only responses quoting F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, will be accepted. Any shipping charge must be incorporated into the price of the goods. No additional charges/fees can be added after award. Pricing listed on page 1 must be all inclusive.

The following documents will be delivered to the receiving agency with each piece of equipment:

• Completed and signed pre-delivery service checklist, including the purchase order number and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
• "Line Set Tickets" or "Window Sticker" showing all options installed
• One copy of the equipment warranty
• One Owner's Manual for each piece of equipment

Responses must be delivered to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before **2:00 PM** on the due date. Opening of quotes will take place at **3:00 PM** on the due date.

**Important Note:** Only offers quoted on the State's RFQ form will be considered. Mailed bid responses shall be submitted in a sealed envelope with the solicitation number and the bid due date and time clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Emailed bid responses must identify the RFQ number and the bid due date within the Subject line. All bid responses must be submitted by the date and time specified on page 1 of this RFQ.

**Method of Award:** This solicitation shall be awarded on an "All or None" basis, by individual group, or by individual line item, whichever is deemed by the State to be in its best interest. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all administrative and technical requirements, terms, and conditions of this solicitation. If a bidder is determined to be non-responsive or non-responsible, the bid response may be rejected.

Quotes must be valid for a minimum of 60 Days after the date of issuance.

Section 14838 et seq. of the California Government Code requires that a 5% preference be given to bidders who qualify as a small business or bidders who qualify as a non-small business claiming at least 25% California certified small business participation.