Active SLED Opportunity · CALIFORNIA · CITY OF VICTORVILLE

    CIP 2026 Vehicle Purchase

    Issued by City of Victorville
    cityRFQCity of VictorvilleSol. 269793
    Open · 8d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    8
    due Jul 1, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Jun 10, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    City of
    city
    NAICS CODE
    441110
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    City of Victorville seeks bids for purchase of 21 new vehicles for various departments. Bids must include detailed specifications and comply with City requirements. Partial bids accepted. Delivery to City's Public Works Fleet Maintenance Division. Bid due July 1, 2026, via eProcurement Portal.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    269793
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Status
    open
    Level
    city
    Published Date
    June 10, 2026
    Due Date
    July 1, 2026
    NAICS Code
    441110AI guide
    Agency
    City of Victorville

    Description

    PROJECT NAME: CIP 2026 Vehicle Purchase

    This solicitation provides for the purchase of new vehicles, based on average requirements for vehicle classes requested. All bids shall include all applicable taxes, fees and licenses. Exempt vehicle registration to be done by vendor.

    Background

    Specifications that follow are minimum basic requirements, any deviations from these specifications must be listed by bidder. Where brand names or specific items are used in these specifications, consider the term “approved equal” to follow unless “no exceptions” are stated. Wherever such names appear, approved equals will be accepted only with the prior written concurrence from the City of Victorville. If bidder claims item “meets or exceeds” specifications, documentation shall be provided with bid to substantiate claim. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the bid and/or product for noncompliance.

    Project Details

    • Reference ID: MS26-142
    • Department: Public Works
    • Department Head: Doug Mathews (Director of Public Works and Water)

    Important Dates

    • Questions Due: 2026-06-24T21:00:00.000Z

    Evaluation Criteria

    • PROJECT TITLE AND DESCRIPTION:

      The City of Victorville (City) is accepting bids to furnish and deliver twenty-one (21) vehicles for various departments. 

    • CONDITIONS OF BID

      The City of Victorville reserves the right to award contracts to multiple bidders based on the best interests of the City. Bidders are not required to submit pricing for all vehicles listed and may bid only on the vehicles they are able to furnish. Partial bids will be accepted and considered.

      Specifications set forth by the City of Victorville are to be considered as a minimum.  Bidders shall also accompany the signed Bid Proposal Form with a list of exceptions to the specifications for the equipment proposed which do not meet the minimum specifications as set forth in the City of Victorville Specifications for the CIP 2026 Vehicle Purchase. A statement of all guarantees provided by the manufacturer covering the item(s) proposed and the appurtenant equipment shall also accompany the Bid Proposal Form.

      Bidders shall show in the designated space on the Bid Proposal Form, the number of days from the date of issuance of the signed Purchase Order to the date when delivery of the twenty one (21) vehicles specified is to be made to the designated location 14177 McArt Rd., Victorville, CA 92392 within the City of Victorville.

      A statement of all guarantees provided by the manufacturer covering the item(s) proposed and the appurtenant equipment shall also accompany the Bid Proposal Form.

      No bidder shall be acceptable who is not reputable manufacturer or manufacturer's authorized dealer of such item as as submitted for bid consideration.

      Each bidder shall submit with their bid a copy of their proposed product specifications, complete detailed drawing(s), and other descriptive matter in sufficient detail to clearly describe the vehicles, material(s) and part(s) offered.

      The final determinant for "equal product" quotes shall solely be the City of Victorville.  Submission of any quote or proposal shall be subject to this determination and will be a consideration in the presentation and bid award.  Any party submitting a quote or proposal shall do so fully accepting this quality determinant procedure.

      Bids shall be firm offers, subject to acceptance or rejection within sity (60) days of bid opening.  Unit pricing shall reflect 14177 McArt Rd., Victorville, CA 92392, and shall remain firm for a period of six (6) months from the date of City Council approval.  Prices may be renegotiated after the original six (6) month time frame with a cap of three percent (3%) or C.P.I. as listed in the Wall Street Journal, whichever is less.

      Manufacturer and/or bidder shall defend any and all suits and assume all liability for any and all claims made against the City of Victorville, or any of its officials or agents for the use of any patented process, device or article forming a part of the CIP 2026 Vehicle Purchse, MS26-142 or any material(s) furnished under the contract.

      The vehicle(s) that the bidder proposes to furnish to the City of Victorville must comply in all respects with the appropriate safety regulations of all regulatory commissions of the Federal government and the State of California, whether such safety features and/or materials have been specifically outlined in the specifications or not.

      Successful bidder(s) delivering the item(s) pursuant to these Instructions shall guarantee it meets the specifications as set forth herein Section 4.

      If it is found the item(s) delivered do(es) not meet the requirements of the City of Victorville Specifications, the successful bidder shall be required to correct the same at his own expense and within a time frame deemed acceptable by the City of Victorville.

      Price shall be quoted F.O.B., 14177 McArt Rd., Victorville, CA 92392 (all transportation charges fully prepaid), and shall include all discounts. Bid shall include California sales tax computed at the rate of 8.75 percent.

      In case the delivery of the item(s) under this contract is delayed due to strikes, injunctions, government controls, or by reason of any cause or circumstance beyond the control of the bidder, the terms of delivery may be extended by a number of days to be determined in each instance by mutual written agreement between the successful bidder and the Finance Department, Purchasing Division of the City of Victorville.

      In case the delivery of the item(s) under this contract is/are delayed due to strikes, injunctions, government controls, or by reason of any cause or circumstance beyond the control of the bidder, the terms of delivery may be extended by a number of days to be determined in each instance by mutual written agreement between the successful bidder and the Public Works Department of the City of Victorville.

      Purchaser's authorized representatives shall have the authority to inspect, with the cooperation of the manufacturer, all materials and workmanship at any time during the manufacturing process.

      It is agreed by the parties to the contract that in the event complete delivery is not made within the time or times set forth pursuant to these Instructions, damage will be sustained by the City of Victorville and it is impractical and extremely difficult to ascertain and determine the actual damage the City of Victorville will sustain in the event of such delay.  Therefore, it is agreed that the successful bidder shall pay to the City of Victorville as fixed and liquidated, damages and not as a penalty, a dollar sum in the amount of One Hundred ($100.00) per day - first five (5) days, Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00) per day - six (6) to ten (10) days, Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per day - eleven (11) days and over, for delay in making delivery and assembly or finishing the work, in excess of the number of days prescribed above.

      In the event the bidder(s) fails to make complete delivery of the item(s) as specified, bid and awarded, within ten (10) calendar days of the specified contract delivery date, the City of Victorville shall have the right to terminate the contract without being liable to the bidder and acquire said item(s) as the City of Victorville deems appropriate.  It is further agreed that in the event such damages are sustained by the City of Victorville, the City of Victorville shall deduct the amount thereof from any monies due or that may become due the vendor under the contract or take other action as the City of Victorville deems appropriate.

      Upon notification of award, the successful bidder shall diligently prosecute the work so that delivery of all item(s) awarded/ordered (per specifications) will be completed by the date noted on the bid proposal form.

    • SCOPE OF WORK:

      A. This solicitation provides for the purchase of the vehicles from attached list. The City estimates purchase of new vehicles, however, this is subject to change at any time. The above estimated number is for bidding purposes only.

      B. Each bidder shall submit with their bid a copy of their proposed product specifications, complete detailed drawing(s), and other descriptive matter in sufficient detail to clearly describe Purchase of New Vehicles, material(s) and part(s) offered. Detailed specifications per vehicle can be found in Section 6 Bid Proposal Forms, Item number nine (9). Failure to do so may result in the disqualification of your bid.

      C. The City of Victorville reserves the right to award contracts to multiple bidders based on the best interests of the City. Bidders are not required to submit pricing for all vehicles listed and may bid only on the vehicles they are able to furnish. Partial bids will be accepted and considered.

      D. Vehicle Purchase:

      • Vendor is responsible for licensing and registration of the vehicle with exempt (“E”) license plates. 
      • Vehicle Manual – One CD containing all or as many vehicle models, to include operators, parts, maintenance, and technical manuals, is preferred.
      • Final payment of purchased vehicle shall include tax rate of 8.75%.
    • AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE:

      The City of Victorville anticipates self-insuring its vehicles for automotive liability as publicly owned vehicles pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 16051. Evidence of coverage is provided in the attached Public Risk Management Authority (PERMA) “Declaration of Liability Coverage,” located in Section 7, Attachments, of the Project Documents.

    • BID SUBMISSION:

      The City of Victorville (“City”) will accept sealed bids for the above-referenced Project via the City's eProcurement Portal until '2:00 pm, PST on 'Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at which time the bids will be publicly opened and the bids received will be available for viewing. The City's eProcurement Portal Clock is the official timekeeper for the determination of all deadline dates and times. Without exception, responses will not be accepted after the submission deadline regardless of any technical difficulties such as a poor internet connection. The City of Victorville strongly recommends completing your response well ahead of the deadline. Bidders take full responsibility for the City's receipt of its bid.

      Contract Documents pertaining to this Project solicitation are available at the City’s eProcurement Portal. Only those who download Contract Documents from the portal will be included in a plan holders/followers list and may receive notices such as revisions to the plans or addenda.

    • DELIVERY AND DELIVERY LOCATION:

      The vehicles to be furnished shall be delivered to F.O.B. City of Victorville to the address noted below. Delivery hours are Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (PST). The successful bidder shall be required to contact the Fleet Supervisor 72 hours prior to delivery for shipping instructions.

       

      City of Victorville

      Public Works Fleet Maintenance Division

      14177 McArt Road Victorville, CA 92392

      ATTN: Robby Bracelly, Fleet Manager (760) 243-1944

    • PROJECT DOCUMENTS:

      Bidders may download the Contract Documents associated with this Project from the City's eProcurement Portal. Those registered will be included in a plan holders (followers) list and may receive notices such as revisions to the plans or addenda.

    • ADDENDUM:

      The City may issue Addenda to the Contract Documents during the period of advertisement for any reason. Addenda may be issued to answer pre-bid questions and/or to clarify or make any corrections in this solicitation. Bidders are encouraged to check the City's eProcurement Portal for released addenda frequently. Bidders not registered will not receive notifications of released addenda. Bidders must acknowledge the addenda via the City's eProcurement Portal by following this link: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/victorvilleca.

    • PROJECT QUESTIONS:

      Prospective Bidders desiring an explanation or interpretation of this solicitation, plans, specifications, etc., must request it in writing via the City's eProcurement Portal Q&A feature no later than 2:00 pm, PST on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 in order to allow a reply to reach all prospective Bidders before the submission of their bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a Contract will not be binding. Any information given a prospective Bidder concerning this solicitation will be furnished promptly to all prospective Bidders as an addendum to the solicitation, if that information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective Bidders.

      PLEASE NOTE:  Oral explanations or instructions, or explanations given by personnel other than purchasing are not valid and will not be binding.

    • THE CALIFORNIA AIR RESOURCE BOARD, $1B REBATE PROGRAM

      The California Clean Fuel Rewards Program is now accepting applications from retailers to offer point-of-sale rebates for electric medium- and heavy-duty trucks through funding provided by the State’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard Program. Rebates are expected to become available statewide at the end of June to assist fleets in accessing and deploying zero-emission vehicle technology.

      The program includes restrictions to ensure that only eligible government fleets qualify for certain rebates. Additional details are available in the FAQ section of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Bulletin: www.content.govdelivery.com/accounts/CARB/bulletins/4170b1f. A summary of key program information is provided below:

      • Class 2b electric vehicle funding is restricted to public fleets subject to the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation.
      • Class 2b funding is limited to $7,500 per vehicle.
      • Funding is available only for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs).
      • Lease purchases are eligible for funding.
      • Multiple vehicles may qualify for funding.
      • Class 2b, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 vehicles cannot be combined (“stacked”) with HVIP rebate funding.
      • Class 8 vehicles may be combined (“stacked”) with HVIP rebate funding.
      • Other state, local, regional, and utility incentives may be combined with this funding; however, applicants should verify whether those programs contain any restrictions regarding incentive stacking.
      • Dealer reimbursements are expected to be processed within approximately 10 business days following Phase 2 approval, providing a relatively quick reimbursement timeline for retailers selling BEVs.

      For additional information regarding these rebates, please visit the California Air Resources Board website at www.arb.ca.gov.

    • EVALUATION OF BIDS:

      The City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to award a contract to the bidder who best meets its requirements.  Relevant factors which shall be considered in evaluating the bids are: completeness and accuracy of bid; length and nature of warranties; past experiences of the City with the bidder; references from other owners or municipalities regarding past business with the bidder; as well as the lowest and best price.

    • AWARD OF CONTRACT:

      The City of Victorville reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any immaterial irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding process. The City of Victorville further reserves the right to award the contract to more than one Bidder if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Victorville. The award of the contract, if awarded, will be made within sixty (60) days after opening of the Bid Proposals. The bidder's signature on the Bid Proposal Form shall constitute a commitment on the part of that Bidder(s) to furnish the equipment as set forth in the Bid Proposal Form, the Instructions to Bidders, the Specifications, and the Notice Inviting Bids. The Bidder(s) to whom the contract is awarded shall be notified upon approval of the contract by the City Council. The Instructions to Bidders, the Notice Inviting Bids, the Bid Proposal Form, and the City of Victorville Specifications, together with the specifications of the item(s) proposed to be furnished, shall all be considered as part of the contract between the City and the Bidder(s) to whom a Purchase Order is issued. Furthermore, the bidder(s) to whom the contract is awarded shall furnish and deliver Vehicles as set forth herein.

      The City of Victorville shall make payment by cash or check within thirty (30) days after complete delivery and acceptance of specified vehicle by the City of Victorville and receipt of the bidder's priced invoice.

    • PROHIBITED CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

      Contractor, its officers, employees, subcontractors, and/or agents may not have, maintain, or acquire a prohibited conflict of interest in relation to the Project or any contract awarded thereunder, in violation of any City ordinance or requirement, or in violation of any applicable law, including without limitation: California Government Code Section 1090 et seq.; California Government Code Section 81000 et seq. (the Political Reform Act); or the regulations of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) in Division 2 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations.

      If Contractor is a “Consultant” as that term is defined in Section 18700.3 of Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations, or when otherwise directed by the City, Contractor will disclose its financial interests as required by the City’s Conflict of Interest Code by completing and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (FPPC Form 700) with the Victorville City Clerk’s office.

      No member, officer, or employee of the City engaged in the selection, award, or administration of a contract for this Project shall have any prohibited conflict of interest, whether real or apparent, in any contract awarded hereunder or in the proceeds thereof.

    • TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE:

      The City of Victorville may, by written notice, terminate this contract in whole or in part, when deemed in the City's interest.  Upon termination of this contract, the City of Victorville shall only be liable for payment under the payment provisions of this contract for services rendered or supplies furnished prior to the effective date of termination.

    • TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT:

      The City of Victorville, may, by written notice of default to the Contractor, terminate this contract in whole or in part if the Contractor fails to:

               1.       Deliver the supplies or to perform the services within the time specified in this contract or any extension; or

                2.       Make progress, so as to endanger performance of this contract; or

                3.       Perform any of the other provisions of this contract.

      The City's right to terminate this contract may be exercised if the Contractor does not cure such failure within five (5) days, after receipt of the written notice from the City of Victorville.

      Upon termination of the contract with the successful bidder, the City of Victorville may award the contract to the second lowest responsible bidder, if it is deemed to be in the best interests of the City of Victorville.

    • AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:

      The City of Victorville hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity and consideration when submitting bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, creed, or national origin when reviewing the bid proposals for award of contract.

    • “OR EQUAL” CLAUSE:

      Except as otherwise noted, whenever a material, article or piece of equipment is identified in the Specifications by reference to manufacturers’ or vendors’ names, trade names, catalogue numbers, etc., it is intended merely to establish a standard; and, any material, article or equipment of other manufacturers and vendors which will perform adequately the duties imposed by the general design will be considered equally acceptable provide the material, article or equipment so proposed is, in the opinion of the Department Director, of equal substance and function.  It shall not be delivered by the awarded bidder without the Director’s written approval.

    • PREFERENCE TO LOCAL VENDORS:

      The City Council, in awarding bids pursuant to Section 2.28.160 of the Municipal Code may, at its discretion, grant qualified local vendors

      a bidding preference of three percent (3%).  Such preference, however, shall not exceed an aggregate sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for any contract awarded under this project.  A “local vendor” is defined as any individual, partnership or corporation, which regularly maintains a place of business and an inventory of merchandise for sale within the corporate limits of the City.

    • PUBLIC RECORD:

      Be advised that all information contained in proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall become a matter of public record upon contract award, and be made available upon request, unless otherwise marked.  The Bidder must identify, in writing, all copyrighted material, trade secrets or other proprietary information the Bidder claims are exempting from disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act and Government Codes regarding public records.  The Bidder who claims such an exemption must also state in the proposal that, “The Bidder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officers, employees and agents from any claims, liability, or damages against the City and to defend any actions brought against the City for its refusal to disclose such material, trade secrets or other proprietary information to any party.”

    • AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES:

      The bidder shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA.

    • CLAIMS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION:

      Except for such claims as defined in and covered by California Public Contract Code Section 9204 (“Section 9204”), which are subject to the procedures set out in therein (the full text of Section 9204 is set forth below), any dispute arising out of or relating to the provisions of any construction Contract awarded for this Project, or the breach thereof, shall be settled in the manner set forth in the executed Contract, or if not specified therein, by the following process:

      (1)Each Party shall designate a senior management or executive level representative tonegotiate any dispute.
      (2)The representatives shall attempt, through good faith negotiations, to resolve the dispute byany means within their authority.
      (3)If the issue remains unresolved after ten (10) days of good faith negotiations, the Parties shallattempt to resolve the disagreement by negotiation between the legal counsel for each Party.If the above process fails, the Parties may mutually agree to engage in non-binding mediation or arbitration in which the Parties equally share the costs of any mediator or arbitrator, or mayproceed with suit or other remedies, subject to the provisions of paragraph (5) below andother applicable provisions and laws.
      (4)The alternative dispute resolution process set forth herein is a material condition of anyContract entered into for the Project and must be exhausted as an administrative remedyprior to either Party initiating legal action.
      (5)Compliance with Victorville Municipal Code Section 2.24.020 and the provisions of theGovernment Claims Act (Government Code section 810 et seq.) is also required prior toinitiating suit against the City.

      California Public Contract Code Section 9204.
      (a)The Legislature finds and declares that it is in the best interests of the state and its citizensto ensure that all construction business performed on a public works project in the state thatis complete and not in dispute is paid in full and in a timely manner.
      (b)Notwithstanding any other law, including, but not limited to, Article 7.1 (commencing withSection 10240) of Chapter 1 of Part 2, Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 19100) of Part2, and Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 20104) of Chapter 1 of Part 3, this section shallapply to any claim by a contractor in connection with a public works project.
      (c)For purposes of this section:
      (1)“Claim” means a separate demand by a contractor sent by registered mail or certified mailwith return receipt requested, for one or more of the following:
      (A)A time extension, including, without limitation, for relief from damages or penalties fordelay assessed by a public entity under a contract for a public works project.
      (B)Payment by the public entity of money or damages arising from work done by, or on behalfof, the contractor pursuant to the contract for a public works project and payment for which isnot otherwise expressly provided or to which the claimant is not otherwise entitled.
      (C)Payment of an amount that is disputed by the public entity.

      (2)“Contractor” means any type of contractor within the meaning of Chapter 9 (commencingwith Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code who has entered intoa direct contract with a public entity for a public works project.
      (3)(A) “Public entity” means, without limitation, except as provided in subparagraph (B), astate agency, department, office, division, bureau, board, or commission, the California StateUniversity, the University of California, a city, including a charter city, county, including acharter county, city and county, including a charter city and county, district, special district,public authority, political subdivision, public corporation, or nonprofit transit corporation whollyowned by a public agency and formed to carry out the purposes of the public agency.
      (B)“Public entity” shall not include the following:
      (i)The Department of Water Resources as to any project under the jurisdiction of thatdepartment.
      (ii)The Department of Transportation as to any project under the jurisdiction of thatdepartment.
      (iii)The Department of Parks and Recreation as to any project under the jurisdiction of thatdepartment.
      (iv)The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation with respect to any project under itsjurisdiction pursuant to Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 7000) of Title 7 of Part 3 of thePenal Code.
      (v)The Military Department as to any project under the jurisdiction of that department.
      (vi)The Department of General Services as to all other projects.
      (vii)The High-Speed Rail Authority.
      (4)“Public works project” means the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvementof any public structure, building, road, or other public improvement of any kind.
      (5)“Subcontractor” means any type of contractor within the meaning of Chapter 9(commencing with Section 7000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code whoeither is in direct contract with a contractor or is a lower tier subcontractor.
      (d)(1) (A) Upon receipt of a claim pursuant to this section, the public entity to which the claimapplies shall conduct a reasonable review of the claim and, within a period not to exceed 45days, shall provide the claimant a written statement identifying what portion of the claim isdisputed and what portion is undisputed. Upon receipt of a claim, a public entity and acontractor may, by mutual agreement, extend the time period provided in this subdivision.
      (B)The claimant shall furnish reasonable documentation to support the claim.
      (C)If the public entity needs approval from its governing body to provide the claimant a writtenstatement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion of the claim, and thegoverning body does not meet within the 45 days or within the mutually agreed to extensionof time following receipt of a claim sent by registered mail or certified mail, return receiptrequested, the public entity shall have up to three days following the next duly publicly noticed
      meeting of the governing body after the 45-day period, or extension, expires to provide the claimant a written statement identifying the disputed portion and the undisputed portion.
      (D)Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processed and madewithin 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement. If the public entity fails toissue a written statement, paragraph (3) shall apply.
      (2)(A) If the claimant disputes the public entity’s written response, or if the public entity failsto respond to a claim issued pursuant to this section within the time prescribed, the claimantmay demand in writing an informal conference to meet and confer for settlement of the issuesin dispute. Upon receipt of a demand in writing sent by registered mail or certified mail, returnreceipt requested, the public entity shall schedule a meet and confer conference within 30days for settlement of the dispute.
      (B)Within 10 business days following the conclusion of the meet and confer conference, if theclaim or any portion of the claim remains in dispute, the public entity shall provide the claimanta written statement identifying the portion of the claim that remains in dispute and the portionthat is undisputed. Any payment due on an undisputed portion of the claim shall be processedand made within 60 days after the public entity issues its written statement. Any disputedportion of the claim, as identified by the contractor in writing, shall be submitted to nonbindingmediation, with the public entity and the claimant sharing the associated costs equally. Thepublic entity and claimant shall mutually agree to a mediator within 10 business days after thedisputed portion of the claim has been identified in writing. If the parties cannot agree upon amediator, each party shall select a mediator and those mediators shall select a qualifiedneutral third party to mediate with regard to the disputed portion of the claim. Each party shallbear the fees and costs charged by its respective mediator in connection with the selection ofthe neutral mediator. If mediation is unsuccessful, the parts of the claim remaining in disputeshall be subject to applicable procedures outside this section.
      (C)For purposes of this section, mediation includes any nonbinding process, including, butnot limited to, neutral evaluation or a dispute review board, in which an independent third partyor board assists the parties in dispute resolution through negotiation or by issuance of anevaluation. Any mediation utilized shall conform to the timeframes in this section.
      (D)Unless otherwise agreed to by the public entity and the contractor in writing, the mediationconducted pursuant to this section shall excuse any further obligation under Section 20104.4to mediate after litigation has been commenced.
      (E)This section does not preclude a public entity from requiring arbitration of disputes underprivate arbitration or the Public Works Contract Arbitration Program, if mediation under thissection does not resolve the parties’ dispute.
      (3)Failure by the public entity to respond to a claim from a contractor within the time periodsdescribed in this subdivision or to otherwise meet the time requirements of this section shallresult in the claim being deemed rejected in its entirety. A claim that is denied by reason ofthe public entity’s failure to have responded to a claim, or its failure to otherwise meet the timerequirements of this section, shall not constitute an adverse finding with regard to the meritsof the claim or the responsibility or qualifications of the claimant.
      (4)Amounts not paid in a timely manner as required by this section shall bear interest at 7percent per annum.

      (5)If a subcontractor or a lower tier subcontractor lacks legal standing to assert a claimagainst a public entity because privity of contract does not exist, the contractor may presentto the public entity a claim on behalf of a subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor. Asubcontractor may request in writing, either on their own behalf or on behalf of a lower tiersubcontractor, that the contractor present a claim for work which was performed by thesubcontractor or by a lower tier subcontractor on behalf of the subcontractor. Thesubcontractor requesting that the claim be presented to the public entity shall furnishreasonable documentation to support the claim. Within 45 days of receipt of this writtenrequest, the contractor shall notify the subcontractor in writing as to whether the contractorpresented the claim to the public entity and, if the original contractor did not present the claim,provide the subcontractor with a statement of the reasons for not having done so.
      (e)The text of this section or a summary of it shall be set forth in the plans or specificationsfor any public works project that may give rise to a claim under this section.
      (f)A waiver of the rights granted by this section is void and contrary to public policy, provided,however, that (1) upon receipt of a claim, the parties may mutually agree to waive, in writing,mediation and proceed directly to the commencement of a civil action or binding arbitration,as applicable; and (2) a public entity may prescribe reasonable change order, claim, anddispute resolution procedures and requirements in addition to the provisions of this section,so long as the contractual provisions do not conflict with or otherwise impair the timeframesand procedures set forth in this section.
      (g)This section applies to contracts entered into on or after January 1, 2017.
      (h)Nothing in this section shall impose liability upon a public entity that makes loans or grantsavailable through a competitive application process, for the failure of an awardee to meet itscontractual obligations.
      (i)This section shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2027, and as of that date is repealed,unless a later enacted statute that is enacted before January 1, 2027, deletes or extends thatdate.

    Submission Requirements

    • SUBMISSION CERTIFICATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT (required)

      I hereby submit to the City of Victorville the following bid proposal for work outlined in plans and specifications provided.  All of the following documents are completed, fully executed, and included in my bid as required in the bid document:

       

      Submission Certification

      Bidder’s Identification

      Customer Reference

      Signature Authorization

      Non-Collusion Declaration

      Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Proposed Debarment, and Other Responsibility Matters

      Iran Contracting Certification Act

      Service & Parts

      Product Specifications, Complete Detailed Drawing(s), and other Descriptive Matter for Each Truck Proposed

      Addenda and/or Notices and Q&A Acknowledgement

       

      Confirming this Submittal Certification is affirmation that all items listed above are fully completed and executed and are hereby submitted with the proposal as required.  I understand that failure to complete and/or submit any of the required documents may be cause for rejection of my bid proposal.

    • BIDDER'S IDENTIFICATION (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • BIDDER'S REFERENCES

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, PROPOSED DEBARMENT & OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • IRAN CONTRACTING ACT CERTIFICATION: (required)

      Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

    • SERVICE & PARTS (required)

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    1. June 10, 2026Published
    2. July 1, 2026Responses Due

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