Galvanized Light Duty Steel Poles (LDSP)

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES: The quantities specified herein are the City's best estimate of the quantities that will be purchased; however, they are not guaranteed. Any variations from these estimated quantities shall not entitle the bidder to an adjustment in unit pricing or rates. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Bidders shall provide three (3) customer references demonstrating five (5) years' experience fabricating steel poles for electrical transmission, using Attachment B - Customer Reference Form. 2. Bidder shall possess a valid State of California Contractor's License Class "A". License must be in either the bidder's or principal's name. Bidder shall include a copy of their valid license with their submitted bid. QUOTE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Refer to the RFQ Instructions document and any other attached documents. 2. Submit quote responses online through Periscope S2G, including electronic attachments if applicable, using the "Vendor Notes for Offer" function. The City will not accept hardcopy quotes. 3. Submit all required documents, including Attachment B - Customer Reference Form and copy of a valid California Contractor's License using the "Vendor Notes for Offer" function. BASIS OF AWARD is Price-Determinative. The award for this requirement will be based on lowest responsive and responsible total base bid that meets all specifications. The City may award by line item, lot, or overall lowest cost after application of local business preference, if applicable. SALES TAX: Do not include sales tax in your bid. City will work with selected supplier to establish the applicable tax for contract award. LOCAL BUSINESS PREFERENCE: The City's Local Business Enterprise (LBE) Preference is applicable to this bid. If your business has a fixed office in the City of Santa Clara and a valid City of Santa Clara Business Tax Certificate, then you should refer to the bid instructions for further information on applying for this preference. **In order to comply with the Governor's Executive Order, the following information is provided which will be included in City bids and agreements until such time that the EO is rescinded. On March 4, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-6-22 (EO) regarding sanctions in response to Russian aggression in Ukraine. The EO is located at website. The EO directs the City of Santa Clara to take certain immediate steps, including notifying all contractors and grantees of their obligations to comply with existing economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. This correspondence serves as a notice under the EO that as a contractor or grantee, compliance with the economic sanctions imposed in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine is required, including with respect to, but not limited to, the federal executive orders identified in the EO and the sanctions identified on the U.S. Department of the Treasury website. Failure to comply may result in the termination of contracts or grants, as applicable. Q & A deadline: Sep 08, 2022 6:00:00 PM EDT.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.