Government Code Section 4530, et. seq., provides that California based companies shall be granted a 5% preference, not to exceed a maximum of $50,000, whenever a state agency prepares a solicitation:
- For a goods contract in excess of $100,000 and the worksite(s) is not fixed by the terms of the contract if they demonstrate and certify under penalty of perjury that at least 50 percent of the total hours required to manufacture the goods and perform the contract shall be performed at an identified worksite(s) located in a distressed area.
- For a services contract in excess of $100,000 and the worksite(s) is not fixed by the terms of the contract demonstrate and certify under penalty of perjury that at least 90 percent of the total labor hours required to perform the contract shall be performed at an identified worksite(s) located in a distressed area.
Bidders seeking to obtain a TACPA 5 percent preference must submit a completed STD Form 830 with or prior to their bid that includes the following:
- All appropriate certifications.
- The bidding firm's name and the name of all suppliers and subcontractors that will work with the bidder to fulfill the terms of the contract along with the address(es) of each of the worksite(s) and estimated labor hours.
- County census tract number and block group number.
- Bidder's original signature.
- The bidder must indicate if seeking the additional 1 to 4 percent preference available for hiring persons with a high risk of unemployment, by checking the appropriate box.
A bidder who has claimed a TACPA preference(s) and is awarded the contract will be obligated to perform in accordance with the preference(s) requested, provided that the TACPA preference(s) was granted in obtaining the contract.
Bidders should contact the TACPA/EZA/LAMBRA Preference Program Group (916) 375-4609, to determine if the worksite(s) is eligible. Firms receiving TACPA preferences must report their labor hours. Reference the state contract on which the award is based for specific reporting requirements.
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