Contract Services and Procurement

401 Golden Shore, 5th Floor

Long Beach, CA 90802-4210

www.calstate.edu

Date: November 1, 2024

To: All Qualified Bidders*

From: Lupita Arim-Law, Contract Manager

Contract Services & Procurement

Subject: RFP: CALST-RFP-00000589-2024

Addendum No. 1

* Qualified Bidders: The CSU will only review and consider proposals from
bidders who attended the mandatory pre-bid meeting on 10/10/2024.

Addendum No.1 includes:

A. Attachment I: CSUBuy Q&A – Fifteen (15) pages.

B. Attachment II: RFP, Page 19, 6.4. Evaluation Criteria revised, 10/28/2024 – One (1)
page.
C. Attachment III: Expired contracts with fees included – Two (2) pages.
D. Attachment IV: Spend 2022-2024 – Five (5) pages.

Regards,

Lupita Arim-Law, MPA

Contract Manager
California State University, Office of the Chancellor
401 Golden Shore, Long Beach, CA 90802
562-951-4254 Office
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Qualified Bidders: The CSU will only review and consider proposals from bidders who attended the mandatory pre-bid meeting on 10/10/2024.

Question Answer

Our proposal assumes a standard 5-day work week with 8-hour workdays. If you Yes, this is a fair assumption (Pacific Standard Time); however, each project will
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have a different preference, could you please advise? have its own timeline. The "fee" we are requesting is hourly not weekly.

In the event that personnel are deemed unacceptable(as per Section 4.5), how Please see Section 4.5 for same day notification. Anything beyond the first
2 long does CSU typically take to notify contractors, and what is the expected four hours will be on a case-by-case basis depending upon the project’s
replacement time window for the vendor? needs and timeline.

How much advance notice is typically given when requesting temporary staff,
3 30 days; emergency staffing would be within one week.
and what is the procedure for emergency cases requiring immediate staffing?

Depending on the project, the temporary staff will either use their own
Will CSU provide the necessary equipment, such as computers and software
4 computers with use of the CO Virtual Desk Infrastructure (VDI) or will be issued
licenses, or should our team supply these?
CO computers and the necessary software for the project.
No, this is an hourly rate typically Monday through Friday, or as needed. The
Are there specific policies or considerations regarding overtime, weekend work,
5 temporary staff are not CSU employees and do not qualify for overtime or paid
or holiday for temporary staff?
holidays.

Under Firm’s Qualification, on page 66, point (C)states, “Fulfillment Process.”

Could CSU please confirm if he bidder needs to provide information about the
6 Yes.
staffing process/approach, including information on technological tools to fulfill
the IT personnel requirements?

The CSU seeks qualified firms to provide temporary personnel services for
Is the CSU looking for Bidders to recruit the requested positions or for bidders to
7 various technical staffing categories. Please read the RFP thoroughly before
provide in-house personnel (Current Employees) to perform the services?
submitting the proposal.
8 Could CSU please confirm if vendors can provide hourly rate ranges? Yes.

Please confirm if bidder needs to include a flat fee or percentage of the total CTC
9 for the columns C,D, and E ­Direct to Hire Fee, Temporary to Hire Fee, and Please refer to Addendum No. 1, Attachment III for an example.
Payroll Fee. Can you please provide us with an sample data for one or two roles?

The response time will depend upon the campus' needs for a particular project.
10 What is average response time to provide resume of qualified resources?
Typically, 30 days; emergency staffing would be within one week.

What is weekend and holiday shift work rate policy of County such as 1.5-time The temporary staffing hire is not a CSU employee and does not qualify for paid
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standard hourly rate? Please confirm. holidays or overtime from the CSU. There are no adjusted rates for contractors.

The job/project descriptions are unknown at this time. Each project will have its
12 Can you please provide Job descriptions and qualification for all the positions? own job description and required skills. Please quote per RFP Categories and
Classifications.
Section 3, d. Personal Devices Should we assume projects will not be related or Depending on the project, the temporary staff will either use their own
13 involved with 'data' or in some cases will CSU be sending computers to use for computers with use of the CO Virtual Desk Infrastructure (VDI) or will be issued
work where data is a part of the project? CO computers and the necessary software for the project.
Travel expenses are not included in this RFP. Travels expenses, if any, will be
Will travel expenses be covered by CSU schools or should this be included in the addressed with the project requirements. The CSU is comprised of 23 campuses
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rates submitted? throughout California, projects may be onsite, remote or hybrid. It depends on
the project.

Could you please provide the list of holidays? Are there any mandated Paid Time The temporary staffing hire is not a CSU employee and does not qualify for paid
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Off, Vacation, etc.? holidays or overtime from the CSU. There are no adjusted rates for contractors.

Each project will have its specific requirements, including location. Some
Is it entirely onsite work or can it be done remotely to some extent / Does the
projects will be onsite, remote or hybrid, depending on the project. The CSU will
16 services need to be delivered onsite or is there a possibility for remote
not accept overseas staffing. Please see section 9 of the Terms and Conditions
operations and performance?
for additional information.

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Each project will have its specific requirements, including location. Some
projects will be onsite, remote or hybrid, depending on the project. The CSU will
17 What is the work location of the proposed candidates?
not accept overseas staffing. Please see section 9 of the Terms and Conditions
for additional information.

Will services be required on a consistent, on going basis throughout the contract

Sevices are requested in on an "as needed" basis driven by projects. Please refer
18 period, or does the CSU anticipate requesting these services on an as-needed
to Section 4 for maximum assignment length of time.
basis, driven by specific project requirements or workload fluctuations?

19 Which job category do you see PeopleSoft or ERP support falling? Applications.
May Temporary IT Personnel who have successfully completed their tasks and
20 contract durations be re-used for staffing future CSU projects throughout the Yes.
initial multi-year MEA Contract term?

Will CSU require any custom-made training or onboarding materials/documents

to assist with onboarding and training Temporary IT Personnel? (A brief training
21 No.
period lasting a few days can drastically improve competency and efficiency in
completing the tasks required by CSU's various campuses).

It is my understanding in the RFP that CSU will provide the hardware and tools for
Depending on the project, the temporary staff will either use their own
Temporary IT Personnel to complete their tasks efficiently, varying with each CSU
22 computers with use of the CO Virtual Desk Infrastructure (VDI) or will be issued
Campus as per their required project(s). Are vendors/contractors bidding on this
CO computers and the necessary software for the project.
project required to supply any resources for the IT personnel?

Does the project require IT Temporary Personnel to work on-site? If yes, are they
required to work on-site directly within one of CSU's campuses/in the Office of
the Chancellor, or can they be located on-site within one of our Delivery Centers?
(Our Delivery Centers have state-of-the-art infrastructure [including USB Yes. Some projects will require on-site work, others could be remote. Delivery
23 blockers]and are staffed with dedicated Delivery Managers and Workforce Centers are not considered on-site. "Applications" will not require on-site work.
Management experts - at our cost - to ensure high-caliber service & delivery Staffing must be in the U.S. Please refer to Section 9.15 of Appendix B.
levels as well as frequent monitoring and analytical assessments of the
Temporary IT Personnel. Assessments and analytics may be provided to CSU pro-
actively as well as upon request on an as-needed basis).

24 Will there be a kick-off meeting once the contract is awarded? Kick offs are not expected until resources are required.
Orientation will be provided. The temporary staffing hire is not a CSU employee
25 What are the overtime terms and orientation process if required for any role? and does not qualify for paid holidays or overtime from the CSU. There are no
adjusted rates for contractors.
Section 5 Risk Assessments-Requires SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. Can a proposer Yes ISO Certification can by provided in lieu of SOC 2 as long as it has been
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provide ISO Certification in lieu of SOC 2 certification? performed by external certification body.

This is an RFP for Temporary Personnel, however these sections include The T&Cs were written to consider various commodities. The firms that will be
warranties for Deliverables, can you please explain how these terms and contracted with the CSU will be providing a "service" and are expected to provide
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conditions will be applied to the procurement of Temporary Personnel under an the services per the RFP Scope of Work and comply with the T&Cs. PLEASE READ
SOW . THE RFP IN ITS ENTIRETY TO UNDERSTAND EXPECTATIONS.

We would like some clarifications around Section 6.4: Regarding subsection A:

Should Appendix G be listed as Appendix H, as that is the form asking for the
Firm's Information and Qualifications? (Appendix G is the Cost Sheet.)Regarding
28 subsection C: Should Appendix F be listed as Appendix G as that is the Cost Please refer to Addendum No. 1, Attachment II
Sheet?(Appendix F is the Bidder Declaration regarding DVBE.) Regarding
subsection D: Should Appendix H be listed as Appendix I as that is the reference
sheet? (Appendix is the qualifications sheet.) Thank you for your time and help!

The Cost Sheet – Appendix G asks for a primary contact. Is this the primary
contact for the contract? Would you prefer the primary contact for each The request is to provide information on the staff who will be supporting the CSU
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institution that requires staff? (If CSU requires a contact for each institution, we staffing process. Please refer to Appendix H of the RFP for requirements.
will have multiple contacts.) Or would you prefer both?

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If the firm would have CSU employees interface with a website to manage
employees or resources, then an accessibility conformance review is required
30 Is Appendix D: Accessibility Conformance Report required for submission?
for that portal or interface against WCAG 2.1 AA.
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No.The temporary staffing hire is not a CSU employee and does not qualify for
Are bidders required to pay Holidays, PTO, Sick Leaves, health benefits, etc., to
31 paid holidays, PTO, sick leave, health benefits, etc., or overtime from the CSU.
the personnel placed?
There are no adjusted rates for contractors.

Under Appendix H - Firm’s Information and Qualification, on page no. 65-67, it

states, “In a separate document, Bidders are to respond to the following.
Responses are to be in the order listed below. 1. Firm’s Qualification and 2. Staff Yes, Please complete Appendix H and all supporting documentation and submit
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Qualification.” Could CSU please confirm if the bidder needs to include the per instructions in Section 7.
responses for the “Firm’s Qualification” and “Staff Qualification” sections in the
same response document where Items 1,2 and 3 will be included?

Under Item 3 – RFP Required Submittals, on page no. 23, point (a) states,
“Provide a statement acknowledging the ability to respond to the Section 4 - Per the instructions, the statement should acknowledge the understanding of
33 Scope of Work.” Could CSU please confirm if the bidder needs to provide a what Section 4. Scope of Work requires. Section 4. Scope of Work is comprised
statement for section 4 only or needs to provide statements for subsections (4.1, of subections 4.1-4.6.2.
4.2 …, etc.)as well?

Under Item 2 – Cover letter, on page no. 23, point (b)states, “The category(ies)
34 and classification(s) Bidder is offering per Section 4.7.” Could CSU please assist CORRECTION: 4.7 corrected to 4.6.
me in finding Section 4.7 in the RFP document?

Please refer to Section 7 of the RFP for submittal requirements. There are no
Could CSU please confirm if there is a specific format for the proposal response
35 specific font size, type, etc. requirements. It is recommended that firms use
(font size, font type, spacing, etc.)?
standard business practices.
Could CSU please confirm if the payroll fee column, mentioned under Appendix
36 G- Cost sheet, is the fee for hiring temporary personnel referred by CSU? If not, A payroll fee is typically a payroll service charge to process payroll for staffing.
please provide clarification.

Under "Staff Qualification", on page no. 67, point (a)states, "Provide the names
and resumes for the employees to be assigned to the project team. Delineate the
Yes, the request is to provide information on the staff who will be supporting the
37 project lead and support members. Include the number of accounts the project
CSU staffing process. Please refer to Appendix H of the RFP for requirements.
lead supports." Could CSU please confirm if they are refereeing to employees
who will provide the services or who will support the project?

Could the State please clarify if firms can utilize subcontractors to meet the Yes; if awarded, the CSU will contract with the prime only and will not be
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requirements of this contracting with the subcontractors.
In case firms are submitting confidential information in the response, is it
39 No. Please refer to Section 7.1.11 for clarification.
required to provide a redacted version?
If the firm will require CSU employees to interface with a website to manage
Could CSU please confirm if the Accessibility Conformance Report is applicable employees or resources, then an accessibility conformance review is required
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to this RFP? for that portal or interface against WCAG 2.1 AA.
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If the firm will require CSU employees to interface with a website to manage
Could CSU please confirm if Accessibility Conformance Report (ACR) using the employees or resources, then an accessibility conformance review is required
41 Voluntary Product Accessibility is required to submit with the response for that portal or interface against WCAG 2.1 AA.
proposal? If yes, in which part of the proposal we need to include this report. https://ati.calstate.edu/procurement/vendor-requirements. Refer to Section
7.2.3, File #1, Item 3.g.)
If the resources we provide at the time of proposal submission are not available
42 at the time of a potential contract award could vendors replace them with Yes.
equally qualified resources?

Could CSU please clarify the statement “Bidder may provide proposals for one or
Categories = Infrastructure, Web Development, Applications. Categories
more classifications within one or more categories,” which is mentioned under
43 Classification = Specific to the qualifications of the role/staff. See section 4.6.2.
Qualification Requirements and Classifications? Also, please clarify the
Classifications correlate with experience.
difference between classifications and categories.

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Could the State please clarify whether the requirements listed under '10.
44 No.
Supplemental Provisions' in Appendix C apply to this opportunity?

45 Can a firm bid both as a prime contractor and as a subcontractor? Yes.

Could the State please clarify whether vendors should be acknowledged within Please refer to 7.2.3, Item 3. - RFP Required Submittals. Bidder is to complete
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the proposal for Appendix C, or if it is sufficient to simply attach the appendix? and include Appendix C.

47 Can a firm subcontract with various primes? Yes.

Could the State please clarify whether vendors should be acknowledged within
48 Per Section 7, Bidder is to review and submit Appendix B per instructions.
the proposal for Appendix B, or if it is sufficient to simply attach the appendix?

49 Could the State please confirm the link to find a directory for DVBE companies? https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/index.aspx

Could the State please clarify if vendors can provide references for ongoing
50 Yes.
projects?
Could the State please clarify if subcontractor references are allowed to be used
51 No.
for the services provided?
Could CSU please confirm if the column “Fee” in Appendix G- Cost sheet is an
52 Yes. Fee = Total hourly bill rate
hourly bill rate (Hourly pay rate + Mark-up fees)?

Please confirm if we must provide a single rate card for the duration of the
project or will we have an opportunity to consider year on year COLA (cost of
53 living adjustment) increase for the rates provided? For example 2025 cost of The CSU expects firm pricing for the term of the agreement.
living will differ from 2026 or subsequent years. do we provide a one rate or a rate
range? if we provide a rate range then how will the scoring work?

Please confirm if we can pick and choose the categories to provide pricing or we Yes. Firms are to only bid the categories and classifications they are able to offer.
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need to provide pricing for all the categories? Bidders are not required to bid all categories and classifications.

Kindly confirm if we have to provide the hourly rates or total annual fee for each
55 Fee = Total hourly bill rate.
role?
If the firm will require CSU employees to interface with a website to manage
Please confirm if the CSU Vendor Accessibility Requirements is applicable for
employees or resources, then an accessibility conformance review is required
56 this engagement. If yes, kindly confirm if this needed for proposal submission
for that portal or interface against WCAG 2.1 AA.
ordering contract phase
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Work location will either be in California or possibly remote within the U.S. No
Please confirm the work location of the expected roles (Within California or
57 offshore work will be accepted. Please refer to 9.15 Expatriate Corporation of
Within US or Outside US offshore or nearshore location?
Appendix B in the RFP.

Please confirm the number of roles fulfilled and utilization of each role for the
58 Unable to provide the information at this time. Each campus manages their own
previous year, this is to understand the frequency of roles?
staffing needs and budgets.

59 Kindly confirm if digital signatures are sufficient in all the submittal documents Yes, we accept digital signatures for the RFP proposal documents.

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Section 1.1 indicates that “A Master Enabling Agreements (MEA) will be awarded
to firms meeting the requirements of this RFP. The CSU reserves the right toward
an agreement to one or more firms. "Approximately how many awards are
anticipated to be made from this solicitation process?Section 1.1indicates that
“The chosen firms will have one agreement held at the CSU Chancellor’s Office
called a Master Enabling Agreement (MEA), allowing campuses the option to
request IT Personnel service(s) throughout the contractual term.” Will all
requests for IT Personnel services from the campuses be issued to all MEA
contract holders for competitive bid? What will the request/task order response
process and evaluation criteria consist of?Section 2 Schedule of Events
identifies “Prebid Conference Mandatory”. If a firm did not attend the Prebid
Conference is it precluded from bidding?Section 2 Schedule of Events identifies
*We do not have a specific number. * Please read Section 4 Scope of Work. *
“Prebid Conference Mandatory”. Please publish a list of firms that
THE CSU WILL ONLY REVIEW BIDS FROM FIRMS THAT ATTENDED THE
60 participated?Section 3.2.12 Staffing Background Checks – are background
MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE * Please read the RFP thoroughly before
checks and the cost associated with them a responsibility and cost to CSU or to
submitting the proposal.
the vendor?Are the support roles expected to be performed on site at CSU
campuses or remotely? •Will CSU provide all required equipment, software, and
licenses required of the roles?Appendix D Vendor Accessibility Requirements –
what is required to be submitted with the proposal? What are the timelines for
"Initial Phase” voluntary ACR vs the “Phase II (Finalists)where “The vendor will be
required to provide, at their expense, a comprehensive third-party product
accessibility evaluation report”?Appendix H, Instructions – Requires that
“Therefore, the CSU Requests that the bidder provide in detail the fulfillment
process along with the technological tools used that will interface with the CSU
staff. Screenshots are acceptable.” It is unclear from the solicitation what
technological tools are expected of the vendor that would interface with CSU
staff. Please clarify

Please confirm what resumes are required. Do we need to include the internal Do not submit resumes of temporary staff candidates. Please submit the
61 staff resumes that will be supporting the CSU’s on talent delivery, or are resumes resumes of the bidder's staff, assigned to work with the CSU campuses, per
required for each job description of the technologists? Appendix H requirements.

Is a signed redline agreement of attachment B required for submission. Within

Appendix B is required with the RFP per Section 7. The RFP's instructions do not
62 Item 3 RFP Required Submittals, Appendix B is listed as required. What is CSU
request a signature on Appendix B.
looking for within that requirement?

Please provide clarification on the following points regarding the Appendix G

(Cost Sheet): -How would you like the pricing to be presented to the CSU? -For Direct Fee can be a flat fee or a percentage. Temporary to hire is a conversion
63 the direct hire fee, are you looking for a percentage fee for the placement? -For fee. We are asking for a total hourly rate or range. If the bidder provides a range,
temporary to hire, are you looking for a conversion fee schedule? -For per skillset the CSU will use the median amount for scoring.
fee, are you seeking a percentage fee or a not-to-exceed hourly bill rate?

Point D says we must clearly state any exceptions and cross reference them to
the appropriate clause within the Cover Letter. For the sake of brevity, is it Yes. Directing the reader to the Appendix B document to state any exceptions on
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permissible to direct the reader to the section where we have provided redlines the cover sheet is acceptable.
(if we have any) rather than detailing all exceptions in the letter?

For the fees/hourly rates for the categories where we give an hourly rate range,
65 can you tell us how our pricing will be scored? Will you use the low, the average, The CSU will use the median amount for the scoring.
or the highest price for your assessment?
For the payroll fee, can we include a markup percentage to the expected hourly
66 Yes.
pay rate?

The format instructions in section 7 indicate we must submit the Payee Data Only complete the form that is applicable to the firm. It will either be CA, or CA
Record, STD 204. This appendix also includes Vendor Data Record STD 204, Non-resident. The Withholding Exemption Certificate provides information on its
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Withholding Exemption Certificate, and Nonresident Withholding Allocation purpose and includes resources for additional questions. Firms will need to
Worksheet. Does every form in Appendix Eneed to be completed? determine whether it is applicable or not. Please leave blank if not applicable.

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As stated: If Applicable. If the firm will require CSU employees to interface with a
Is this exhibit applicable for the staffing services requested in this RFP? We will website to manage employees or resources, then an accessibility conformance
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not be proposing any products or interfaces the require accessibility support. review is required for that portal or interface against WCAG 2.1 AA.
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69 Does Exhibit A require any response or redlines? No, for reference only.
Point D says we must expressly state that we agree to enter into a contract under
the CSU Terms and Conditions (T&Cs) of Purchases (Appendix B) as set forth
70 herein. This section also allows redlines. If we have redlines, can we Please redline T&C and submit Appendix B per instructions for consideration.
conditionally accept that we will enter into a contract upon negotiation of any
proposed redlines?
This section says “Bidder may provide proposals for one or more classifications
The CSU will only review one proposal from each firm that attended the
within one or more categories.” This suggests we may need to submit multiple
mandatory pre-bid conference. Firms are to only bid the categories and
71 proposals. Elsewhere in the instructions, it says we must only submit one
classifications they are able to offer. Bidders are not required to bid all
proposal. Is it correct to assume that the instruction requesting one proposal is
categories and classifications.
correct?

We earn points if we have no exceptions to the General provisions, however, we

would like to save any indemnification or limitation of liability language for the
72 Please redline T&C and submit Appendix B per instructions for consideration.
following MEA if awarded. There is currently Indemnification language within the
RFP Document, we would like to strike that and negotiate those terms in the MEA

Are these terms different than the terms in the MEA if we are awarded the
73 No.
contract?

Will bidder be responsible for providing qualified staff and managing payroll of The contractor will provide and pay qualified staffing. The CSU will pay the
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professionals or the Department will manage the projects? Please confirm. contractor for the services offered.

Are there any Subcontracting requirements to comply with the bid requirements? No. There are no subcontracting requirements nor is subcontracting mandatory.
75 if yes, please confirm the subcontracting goal for the bid? Is subcontracting There is no subcontracting goal on this RFP. Please read Section 3 of the RFP for
mandatory? SB/DVBE opportunities.

California registered SB/DVBE will receive incentive points per Section 3 of the
76 Will the agency be giving any preference to local vendors? Please confirm.
RFP. Please refer to 9.14 Expatriate Corporations of Appendix B

Do we have to provide Sample Insurance Certificate with the proposal response?

Please confirm.17. Is it mandatory to have Privacy, Technology and Data Security No. The CSU is not requiring a COI. Re: 17 - Please redline and submit Appendix
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Liability, Cyber Liability, or Technology Professional Liability: Insurance – Limits B per instructions for consideration.
of Liability (A)$20,000,000 General Aggregate (B) $20,000,000 Each Occurrence

How many positions are required under this contract? How many positions are We do not have a number of positions requirement for the MEA. Unable to
currently open? How many positions are currently used in a single day? Please provide the information on the number of position are open or used in a single
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give rough estimate. Out of mentioned staffing positions, what are the most filled day at this time. Each campus manages their own staffing needs and budgets. .
positions? Please share. Please read the RFP thoroughly before submitting proposal.

79 Would you be accepting references from large commercial entities? Yes.

Can you share details from where we can get old RFP details? Can you please tell
80 us where we can see the records for the old contract? Can you please share the
PLEASE SEE ADDENDUM 1, ATTACHMENTS III AND IV.
email id/details where we can raise the public record request for old RFP?

We understand it is a multi-award contract, so can you please confirm the total

number of vendors to be awarded this contract? How will job requests be shared
among multiple awarded vendors? Will all job requests be shared among all The CSU does not know how many contracts will be issued at this time. Please
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awarded vendors simultaneously? Is there any ranking system for sharing job see Section 4 for the Scope of Work and the details on the process.
requests among awarded vendors such as primary bidder, secondary bidder, and
then other awarded bidders?

Are there any allowances made for small business coverage on all required
82 Please redline T&C and submit Appendix B per instructions for consideration.
insurances?
Is there any flexibility with the $20 million Cybersecurity insurance requirement?
83 Please redline T&C and submit Appendix B per instructions for consideration.
The typical policy requirement is $10 million or lower.

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Could CSU please clarify if vendors have to attach Appendix B and C in the
84 Per Item 3 of 7.2.3. Yes, please include Appendix B and C.
proposal response, or just a statement of compliance will suffice?

Under Section Content and Format, Item 3 – RFP Required Submittals, states ‘’a)
The CSU is requesting a statement acknowledging the ability to respond to
Provide a statement acknowledging the ability to respond to the Section 4 -
85 Section 4. Bidder's statement will reflect the firm's ability understanding the RFP
Scope of Work.‘’ Could CSU please provide clarification on what information
Scope of Work. Please read the RFP thoroughly before submitting the proposal.
vendors have to provide to suffice this requirement?

In Section 7.2, 'Content and Format,' Item 2 (Cover Letter) states: 'The
category(ies) and classification(s)Bidder is offering per Section 4.7.' Could CSU
86 CORRECTION: 4.7 corrected to 4.6.
kindly clarify if the intended reference is Section 4.6 instead of4.7, as Section 4.7
is not listed in the RFP?
87 Is sub-contracting required for this contract? No.

88 Would you be accepting references from public as well as commercial entities? Yes.

There is no annual CSU Systemwide budget for IT temp services at this time.
89 What will be the estimated annual budget for this project? Each campus manages their own staffing needs and budgets. Please see
Addendum 1, Attachment IV.
Can you please share the amount of business each vendor did under this
90 See Addendum 1, Attachment IV.
contract in previous years?
Can you please share the no. of positions served in previous years under this Unable to provide the information at this time. Each campus manages their own
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contract? staffing needs and budgets.
Unable to provide the information at this time. Each campus manages their own
92 How many resources are currently engaged in the current contract?
staffing needs and budgets.
When the existing contract was started, and what is the annual monetary spent
93 See Addendum 1, Attachments III & IV.
value of the current contract since inception?
94 Could you please share current Supplier’s pricing and Proposals? See Addendum 1, Attachment III.
Could you please share the name of Current Suppliers (who are currently
95 See Addendum 1, Attachment III.
providing services to Agency)?

96 Is this a re-compete RFP? If yes, What is the contract duration? Yes. Five years - Please read the RFP thoroughly before submitting the proposal.

In the cost proposal, can we provide fees in Percentage for Direct hire and Payroll
97 Yes.
fee?

Firms are to complete the applicable document, either CA or Non-CA. Only one.
In VENDOR DATA RECORD STD 204 form, CA Nonresident Packet; it is asking for
98 Only complete known information. Bidders do not have a vendor number. The
Vendor Number, Which vendor number is the form referring to?
vendor number will be assigned to the awardees.

If the firm will require CSU employees to interface with a website to manage
What is the purpose of CSU Vendor Accessibility Requirements? Do we need to employees or resources, then an accessibility conformance review is required
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provide all the Accessibility Conformance Report in response? for that portal or interface against WCAG 2.1 AA.
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Should we provide separate companies for 25% SBE goal and 5% DVBE goal? Or Please provide SB/DVBE information, if applicable, as requested in Appendix F.
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can we provide one company that fulfils both the requirements. The proposal will be reviewed and appropriate points allocated.

“CALST-RFP-00000589-2024_Appendix_G_Cost_Sheet_IT_Temp_Personnel
1”Could you let us know what fee denotes in column G, I, K?As per our
The CSU is requesting total hourly rates. Please download the entire RFP packet -
understanding fee written in column G, I, K denotes Hourly bill rate? Please
all appendices are included. Appendix D is included within the RFP and provides
confirm.Could you please share Appendix D, Accessibility Conformance Report
an explanation of its purpose. Appendix F is completed when a firm qualifies and
as we could not find it in the RFP documents?Could you please share Appendix
is registered as a SB/DVBE in California. If the firm will require CSU employees to
F, CA Department of General Services, Procurement Division, Small
101 interface with a website to manage employees or resources, then an
Business/DVBE Bidder Declaration as we could not find it in the RFP
accessibility conformance review is required for that portal or interface against
documents?Could you please share the scenarios where we need to submit
WCAG 2.1 AA. https://ati.calstate.edu/procurement/vendor-requirements.
Appendix D, Accessibility Conformance Report with the proposal?Could you
Please read the RFP thoroughly before submitting the proposal.
please share the scenarios where we need to submit Appendix F, CA Department
of General Services, Procurement Division, Small Business/DVBE Bidder
Declaration with the proposal?

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Could you please help us to know where can we know our Vendor Number?Is
vendor number given to those vendors who already have been in business with Bidders do not have a vendor number. The vendor number will be assigned to the
the State of California? Please confirm.We are a California incorporated firm. Do awardees. The Withholding Exemption Certificate provides information on its
we need to provide Withholding Exemption Certificate with the proposal? Please purpose and includes resources for additional questions. Firms will need to
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confirm.We are a California incorporated firm. Is Withholding Exemption determine whether it is applicable or not. Please leave blank if not applicable.
Certificate applicable to us? Please confirm.Can we submit W9 form instead of The CSU does not accept W9. California firms need only to complete CA
Appendix E? Please confirm.Is it mandatory to submit Nonresident Withholding Resident Packet form of Appendix E.
Allocation Worksheet with the proposal? Please confirm.

“c) Appendix C, California State University Data Privacy and Security Rider” 1.
Could you please confirm, if we need to only acknowledge the Appendix C form?
2.Do we need to submit any additional file and/or information in the Appendix C? Please refer to Section 7.2.3, Item 2. d) & e) for Appendix C requirements. Please
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Please confirm. 3. Could you please share the list of submittal requirements for read the RFP thoroughly before submitting the proposal.
Appendix C? 4 . We are an IT Staffing Provider, is this form applicable to us?
Please confirm.

“(b) Hazardous Materials. For Contracts involving hazardous materials,

Contractor shall provide additional coverage in amounts not less than the
following, unless a different amount is agreed upon in writing signed by
Please note: "For Contracts involving hazardous materials…" This requirement
104 Contractor and CSU: (1) Environmental Impairment” 1. As per the given scope of
may not apply to the staffing firm.
work, is Hazardous Materials insurance coverage applicable to this RFP? Please
confirm. 2. We are an IT Staffing Services Provider. Is Hazardous Materials
insurance coverage applicable to us? Please confirm.

“(c) Cyber. For Contracts involving Contractor access to or storage of Protected

Data, Contractor shall obtain the additional coverage in amounts not less than
the following, unless a different amount is agreed upon inwriting signed by
Contractor and CSU: (1) Privacy, Technology and Data Security Liability, Cyber
Liability, or Technology Professional Liability Insurance – Limits of Liability (A)
Yes. The COI is not required with the bid. Please redline T&C and submit
105 $20,000,000 General Aggregate (B)$20,000,000 Each Occurrence” 1. We have a
Appendix B per instructions for consideration.
Cyber Liability Insurance of $10,000,000 for annual aggregate and $10,000,000
per occurrence. Could you please confirm if the above-mentioned Insurance
requirement can be amended accordingly? 2. Could you please confirm if we can
suffice the requirement with our Umbrella cover? 3. Can we provide the
certificate of insurance after notification of intent to award? Please confirm.

“Bid Evaluation Preferences: In evaluating bids, the CSU will give preferences in
accordance with the law for suppliers who are a California certified Small
Business. If the Bidder claims preferences under the Enterprise Zone Act (EZA),
Target Area Contract Preference Act(TACPA), and Local Agency Military Base
Recovery Area Act (LAMBRA), the Bidder must complete and return the
appropriate forms incorporated in the solicitation. Preferences may also be given
for Bidders using recycled products in accordance with Public Contract Code Please read the RFP thoroughly and follow all instructions before submitting the
Sections 10408 and 12150 et seq. Where multiple preferences are claimed, the proposal. It is not mandatory to be an SBE/DVBE to submit a proposal. However,
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CSU will verify eligibility for the preference(s) and evaluate and apply ONLY PROPOSALS FROM FIRMS THAT ATTENDED THE MANDATORY PRE-BID
preference(s) in accordance with law and established procedures.” 1. We are MEETING WILL BE CONSIDERED.
incorporated in the State of California. Do we suffice any of the above-mentioned
preference? Please confirm. 2. If we subcontract with California certified Small
Business and DVBEs, will we be able to get 5% preference in bid evaluation
purpose and five percent (5%) of cost preference respectively? Please confirm.
3. To be responsive, is it mandatory to be a California certified Small Business in
order to get the above-mentioned bid evaluation preferences? Please confirm.

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“The State of California requires agencies to provide a five percent (5%) of cost
preference to Bidders who qualify as a small business or a non-small business
that commits 25% of the contract value to a certified small business.”Could you
please elaborate the difference in cost preference and bid evaluation
Cost preference converts to a bid preference. Please refer to Section 3. The
107 preference?As per our understanding, if we subcontract 25% with a “small
proposal will be reviewed and the appropriate points allocated.
businesses certified by The Office of Small Business and DVBE Services”, will we
get a 5% preference? Please confirm.Can we use a single subcontractor who is
both DVBE and Small Business certified to get 5% preference in bid evaluation
purpose and five percent (5%) of cost preference respectively? Please confirm.

Do we need to submit the resumes of actual candidates among three categories Do not submit resumes of temporary staff candidates. Please submit the
108 Infrastructure, Web Development, and Applications who will be assigned to CSU resumes of firm's staff, assigned to work with the CSU campuses, per Appendix
or just the resumes of recruiters H requirements.
Under Appendix-G can we add row to include fees for entry level, mid-level and
The CSU requires either a fixed total hour fee or a fee range. Fee ranges will be
109 senior-level under each category in the cost sheet? Since the fee range would be
scored by the median amount.
different as per the experience level.
Could you please clarify whether the specific insurance requirements outlined in
110 the RFP are mandatory, or are there any scenarios or exceptions where flexibility Please redline T&C and submit Appendix B per instructions for consideration.
might be applied?

On page 62 of Appendix F in the Bidder Declaration Form, Point 1, part (a) states
to identify current California certifications. Our company holds SBE certification
from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), MBE
111 Yes. Please complete Appendix F as requested, if applicable.
certification from the California Public Utilities Commission, and DBE
certification from the California Department of Transportation. Will you accept
these certifications for this RFP?

How will CSU determine which three MEA contract holders receive requests for Each campus will select the three contracts to compete based upon the nature
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quotes when one of the 23 schools request temporary personnel? of the project and vendor 's offerings.

During the conference call, it was mentioned that the team would get more
information as to the insurance requirements. We carry $10M Liability and
$5MCrime/Cyber which is very common. The request to have$20M in Cyber will
113 cost most of us an additional $20K in premiums. And, as per our agent, it is Please redline T&C and submit Appendix B per instructions for consideration.
unlikely that most insurance providers will even underwrite such a large amount
on Cyber. Therefore is this a hard requirement? Or can you check to see if this
can be brought down to$5M which is much more common?

1. Can you please clarify the definition of payroll fee? For payroll, are you
Some staffing agencies charge payroll fees; a payroll fee is a charge to process
referring to candidates that CSU has provided for the agency to payroll, or are you
payroll. Please enter N/A if it is not applicable. Fee is total hourly rate. Fee =
114 referring to the agencies total payroll costs for this type of candidate? 2. For the
Total hourly rate. Bidder may provide a fee range. Fee ranges will be scored by
FEE column, can you please confirm that this is an HOURLY BILL RATE range
the median amount.
foreach of the titles?
Do we need to submit proof of our attendance at the Pre-Bid meeting with our
115 No.
response?

During the conference call, it was mentioned that the team would get more
information as to the insurance requirements. We carry $10M Liability and
$5MCrime/Cyber which is very common. The request to have$20M in Cyber will
116 cost most of us an additional $20K in premiums. And, as per our agent, it is Please redline T&C and submit Appendix B per instructions for consideration.
unlikely that most insurance providers will even underwrite such a large amount
on Cyber. Therefore is this a hard requirement? Or can you check to see if this
can be brought down to$5M which is much more common?

Are resumes required at the time of proposal submission? If yes, Do we need to Do not submit resumes of temporary staff candidates. Please submit the
117 submit the actual resumes for proposed candidates or can we submit the resumes of the firm's staff assigned to work with the CSU campuses, per
sample resumes? Appendix H requirements.
118 Can we provide hourly rate ranges in the price proposal? Yes.

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If the resources we provide at the time of proposal submission are not available
119 at the time of a potential contract award could vendors replace them with Yes.
equally qualified resources?
Unable to provide the information at this time. Each campus manages their own
120 How many positions will be required per year or throughout the contract term?
staffing needs and budgets.
Unable to provide the information at this time. Each campus manages their own
121 How many positions were used in the previous contract (approximate)?
staffing needs and budgets.

122 Can we submit the good faith efforts if we are unable to find a subcontractor? Subcontractors are not required for this RFP.

Is subcontracting mandatory? If yes, can we replace a subcontractor after an

123 No.
award?

Under the form provided in Appendix H there is a request for additional

information about vendor qualifications but the instructions says "...In a
Completing the many questions in Appendix H, additional documents would
separate document, Bidders are to respond..." and my understanding in the
most likely be needed. Please see Section 7 for submittal instructions and
124 overarching RFP instructions there should only be two documents submitted.
document requirements. Please read the RFP thoroughly before submitting the
One as a response to core RFP & certs and the second is Appendix G. Please
proposal.
confirm if additional documentation on Qualifications should be submitted as a
3rd document or if we should add this content into the core RFP response.

APT = Apartment. It is part of an address. The Withholding Exemption Certificate

provides information on its purpose and includes resources for additional
125 Ref form "withholding exemption certificate" what is APT no.? How can we get it?
questions. Firms will need to determine whether it is applicable or not. Please
leave blank if not applicable.
Please confirm if we can use the same firm to get the preference points for both
126 Yes. Please complete Appendix F as requested, if applicable.
DVBE and SBE.
The RFP is not requesting a good standing certificate. The CSU is requesting
1. If we have a local office in CA and have a good standing certificate does that references among many other requirements. There is an incentive with SB/DVBE
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qualify us for local preference? for California registered businesses. Please read the entire RFP before
submitting the proposal.
Section 4.6 of the RFP references section 4.7.2 but that reference section does
not seem to be in the RFP. See the reference below: "...Assigned temporary staff
128 CORRECTION: 4.7 corrected to 4.6.
must meet required qualifications per Section 4.7.2,within the applicable
categories."
Please confirm the following Cyber insurance limits are not required for this IT
129 Temp Personnel Services RFP: (A) $20,000,000 General Aggregate Please redline T&C and submit Appendix B per instructions for consideration.
(B)$20,000,000 Each Occurrence

Is there pre-proposal meeting? If yes, is it mandatory or optional? Can you make Yes. The mandatory pre-bid conference was held on 10/10/24 and only proposals
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is optional if mandatory from firms that attended will be reviewed and considered.

Please refer to Section 6 for scoring critera. Please read the RFP thoroughly
131 Will you award the contract to lowest responsive bidder?
before submitting proposal.
132 How many vendors do you intend to award? It is unknown at this time.
The RFP is not requesting a good standing letter. The CSU is requesting
references among many other requirements. There is an incentive with SB/DVBE
133 Do you accept out of state Good Standing letter and business certifications?
for California registered businesses. Please read the entire RFP before
submitting the proposal.
Does the bidder need to be registered with Secretary of State to submit
134 No, not to submit a proposal.
response?
Please provide the list of all the certifications/Licensure which is necessary to All requirements are found in the RFP. Please read the RFP thoroughly before
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attach in the proposal submitting the proposal.
Do you require Resumes of candidates attached to the RFP submission? If yes, Do not submit resumes of temporary staff candidates. Please submit the
136 do we need to submit actual resumes for selected candidates or sample resumes of the firm's staff assigned to work with the CSU campuses, per
resume? Appendix H requirements.
137 Do you require COI attached to RFP submission? No.
Kindly specify total number of FTE’s working and current $ value spent till date on
138 Please refer to Addendum 1, Attachment III and IV
this requirement.
139 Are prevailing wages required for RFP? No.

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Department budgets impact all decisions including temporary staffing

140 Does the dept dictate the pay rates?
assignments.

Unable to provide the information at this time. Each campus manages their own
141 What is the new budget for year for this RFP? staffing needs and budgets. There is no annual CSU Systemwide budget for IT
temp services at this time. Please see Addendum 1, Attachment IV.

142 Will the awarded vendor take over any payrolling of incumbent candidates? No.

143 What are any challenges or pain points with the present contract vendors? No pain points to report.

144 What is the total spend per incumbent for the duration of the previous contract? Five years - See Addendum 1, Attachment IV.

145 Please provide the names of the Incumbent vendors for this contract? Please See Addendum 1, Attachment III.

146 How many active contractors are working on this contract currently? Please See Addendum 1, Attachment III. All contracts have expired.

Are there any mandatory subcontracting requirements for this solicitation? If yes,
147 No.
what is the percentages of subcontracting goals vendors need to meet?

If the firm will require CSU employees to interface with a website to manage
Appendix D, Accessibility Conformance Report is marked as "If Applicable" in the
employees or resources, then an accessibility conformance review is required
148 RFP documents. For this bid, is Appendix D applicable, and do we need to fill out
for that portal or interface against WCAG 2.1 AA.
VPAT 2.5 508 as part of our submittal?
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Under proposal format section Item 3 – RFP Required Submittals on page# 23, do
you want vendors to attach a copy of Appendix B, California State University
149 Yes, please follow the instruction as stated in Section 7.
Terms and Conditions of Purchase and a copy Appendix C, California State
University Data Privacy and Security Rider with the File #1 – Proposal?

Please see Section 3 for SB/DVBE explanation. If the firm qualfies as the prime or
Can you please explain “Small Business Preference and Certification Request” contracts with a sub, please complete the Appendix F. Please read the RFP
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on page 8 of the RFP? Instructions thoroughly and follow the instructions before submitting the
proposal.

On page 62 of Appendix F in the Bidder Declaration Form, Point 1, part (a) states
to identify current California certifications. Our company holds SBE certification
Yes. Please read the RFP instructions thoroughly and follow the instructions
from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), MBE
151 before submitting the proposal. Please see Section 3 of the RFP and complete
certification from the California Public Utilities Commission, and DBE
Appendix F.
certification from the California Department of Transportation. Will you accept
these certifications for this RFP?

We are not SBE, is it mandatory to sub-contract with any SBE to bid on this
152 No.
opportunity?
We are not DVBE, it is mandatory to sub-contract with any DVBE to bid on this
153 No.
opportunity?

California registered SB/DVBE will receive incentive points per Section 3 of the
Is there any preference given to local vendors or any foreign entity will be given
154 RFP. Please refer to 9.14 Expatriate Corporations of Appendix B. We will not be
similar points based on their qualifications?
contracting with foreign firms. See 9.15 of Appendix B.

Is rate range allowed? if yes how the rate range will be used for comparing
155 Yes. Range fees will be scored by the median number.
vendor rates?
Do not submit resumes of temporary staff candidates. Please submit the
156 Do you need actual or sample resumes? resumes of the bidder's staff who will be assigned to work with the CSU
campuses, per Appendix H requirements.
157 Are services expected to be performed onsite, remotely or hybrid? It depends on the project.
With regard to Cyber Liability, it is mentioned For Contracts involving Contractor
access to or storage of Protected Data Contractor shall obtain the additional
coverage in amounts not less than the following: (A)$20,000,000 General
158 Please redline T&C and submit Appendix B per instructions for consideration.
Aggregate (B) $20,000,000 Each Occurrence Could you please help us clarify
which type categories and classification of jobs would require access to
protected data.

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In Item 3 - RFP Requirements it states that "the following Sections shall consist in
the following order:"(b) Appendix B and (c) Appendix C . Do we need to include
159 Yes. Per Section 7.2.3, Item 3.
Appendix B and Appendix C in our proposal or can we note that we reviewed the
documents and agree to terms and take no exceptions?

two (2) references may be CSU Projects References shall be from organizations
with a similar structure to the CSU, for example: multiple locations,
160 Yes. The Bidder may use both public and private references.
municipalities, higher education, etc. Does this mean any similar government
client? Would you consider reference from transit authority similar to CSU?

The cost sheet we must fill out has slots for "fee". Traditionally direct hire or
Fee = Total hourly rate
conversions fees are a percentage of salary. Can we use a percentage or do you
Please provide the temp to hire fee if applicable. Bidder may add clarification for
want 1 set cost for everyone? Temporary to hire fee is unclear, it would depend
the Temp. to Hire within the Temp. to Hire column. The CSU is requesting a total
on when you would convert.1 week in is very different than 20 weeks into the
161 hourly rates per category and classification. Firms are to only bid the categories
assignment. Also, in regard to the categories and skillsets, do you want an hourly
and classifications they are able to offer. Bidders are not required to bid all
rate we would bill CSU? This traditionally cannot be a set fee we would pay
categories and classifications. Firms may use a range. The CSU will use the
hourly to the consultants working for us. Any further clarification around
median amount for scoring purposes.
Appendix G would be helpful. Thank you-

Is this a newly initiated project, or is it a continuation of an existing one? If it is

ongoing, kindly provide the names of the current service providers/incumbent
vendors? Could you provide details on the previous expenditure associated with
This is an ongoing need. See Attachments III & IV. No challenges or issues;
this contract? Could you confirm if it is possible to obtain the proposals or
162 contracts have expired. The CSU does not know how many contracts will be
pricing details of the incumbent vendors? Are there any specific challenges or
issued at this time. Please see Section 3 for California preference opportunities.
issues currently being faced with the existing vendors? Can you clarify the
expected number of awards for this solicitation? Is there any preference or
priority given to local vendors for this contract?

Firms are to only bid the categories and classifications they are able to offer.
163 Do we not submit hourly bill rate for each job title? Bidders are not required to bid all categories and classifications Please
complete Appendix G
For Direct Hire Fee, Temporary to Hire Fee, and Payroll Fee. Do we need to give
164 Only if applicable with the firm. If not - enter N/A.
salary percentage % or Lum sump $ value?
If the firm will require CSU employees to interface with a website to manage
is Appendix D is applicable to this bid? We believe this is not applicable. Could employees or resources, then an accessibility conformance review is required
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you please confirm? for that portal or interface against WCAG 2.1 AA.
https://ati.calstate.edu/procurement/vendor-requirements
That is correct. If the firm is in CA, they are to complete the CA form, if outside of
We understand that resident bidder need not to submit Non Resident
166 CA, they are to complete the CA Non-Resident form. Only one form is to be
Certificates part of Appendix E?
completed.

The Withholding Exemption Certificate provides information on its purpose and

167 What is Withholding Exemption Certificate? Do we need to submit in proposal? includes resources for additional questions. Firms will need to determine
whether it is applicable or not. Please leave blank if not applicable.

is there any data that we need to fill in Appendix B? Do we need just sign and Signature on Appendix B is not required. Please read the RFP thoroughly and
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submit in proposal file? Section 7 for Appendix B instructions.

Do the CSU Campuses each have their own methods and preferences for
interviewing and onboarding the Temporary IT Personnel? At our organization, we
have a specific interview, hiring, training, and onboarding framework in place. We
169 Yes.
are open to and warmly welcome collaboration with CSU throughout each step
of the process to ensure candidates are the right fit, minimizing the chance of
attrition and/or the need to replace personnel who are deemed a bad fit.

Will the proposal be eliminated if the bidder does not attend the mandatory pre- Yes. Only proposals received by bidders that attended the mandatory pre-bid will
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bid conference on Thursday 10/10/24 at 9:30 a.m.? be reviewed. Please see Section 2 Shedule of Events.

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May the temporary IT personnel be located remotely? If yes, must the personnel
be located remotely within the United States, or can they be located remotely in Yes, some projects will be onsite, remote or hybrid. It depends on the project.
171 an Offshore market/country? (Costs can vary greatly for personnel stationed in The temporary staff and firm must be located in the U.S. Please see 9.15
the USA vs. personnel stationed Offshore, and we are able to provide Expatriate Corporations of Appendix B.
rates/quotes for both options if preferred).

We are an approved University of California wide IT Staffing vendor. Our contract

also covers and names all of the CSU campuses. Our current $10mn cyber
172 Please redline T&C and submit Appendix B per instructions for consideration.
insurance/bond was acceptable for that contract. Can we request you consider
the same limit for this contract/RFP rather than the $20mn stated in the RFP?

Unable to provide the information at this time. Each campus manages their own
What is the estimated spend annually for IT Temp services and how many
173 staffing needs and budgets. There is no annual CSU Systemwide budget for IT
positions on average will be filled annually?
temp services at this time. Please see Addendum 1, Attachment IV.

Do we need California Business Registration to submit this bid? Or after No; RFP is open nationwide. The temporary staff must be located in the U.S.
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submission? Please see 9.15 Expatriate Corporations of Appendix B of the RFP.

Team, Could you please confirm if it is required to be a certified small business

or DVBE to participate in this event or an regular business could also apply for It is not required to be a SB/DVBE to submit a bid. MBE in the State of California
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this RFP? Secondly, do you have any special consideration for business certified does not receive incentives.
as MBE by NMSDC. Thank you!

Can the signature requirements be wet, virtual, or either? Are electronic An electronic signature is acceptable for the proposal submittal. Any documents
176
signatures/DocuSign signatures acceptable? requiring signatures following the intent to award will be routed by the CSU.

Can we highlight the differences between RFP 589and RFP 573 (RFP released in
177 No.
7/12/24)?
178 Can we submit commercial references as well as government? Yes. Please read instructions on Addendum 1, Appendix I.
The RFP states that Appendix G is the Qualifications while Appendix F is the
179 Rates/Cost, can you confirm Appendix G is pricing and Appendix F is Bidder Please refer to Addendum 1, Attachment II
Declaration?
180 If there were any incumbents were there any pain points ? No pain points to report.

All contracts have expired. Please see Addendum 1, Attachment IV. Each
Is there an incumbent? What is the dollar value of the complete contract? What campus manages their own staffing needs and budgets. There is no annual CSU
was the previous year's budget? Is there a preference for local vendors? How we Systemwide budget for IT temp services at this time. Please see Attachment III &
181 have to provide rates like if we have mentioned - "Direct Hire Fee", Temporary to Attachment IV. Incentives are offered if registered in CA as a SB/DVBE. Please
Hire Fee", Payroll Fee" then what we need to fill in the columns of G, I &K in the see Section 3 of the RFP and Section 9.15 of Appendix B. Staffing agencies will
excel sheet? sometimes use Direct Hire Fee, Temp to Hire Fee and Payroll fee, if they are not
part of the bidder's business practice, please enter N/A.

Will active candidates under the incumbent vendors be transitioned to the new
182 No.
vendors if the same incumbent vendors are not awarded the contract this time?

183 What is the spending to date against each of the incumbent vendors? Please see Addendum 1, Attachment IV.
How many resources/candidates are currently active at this time under
184 incumbent contracts? Please provide the breakdown of numbers under each Unknown at this time, if any. Please see Addendum 1, Attachments III & IV
incumbent vendor.
Firm will need define their standard background and criminal check
185 Please share the type of background check and drug test required.
process/system. See 3.2.12 of the RFP.

There are incentives for SB/DVBE - refer to Section 3 of the RFP. Please read the
186 Is there any preference for the local vendor?
Appendix B, Terms and Conditions attached to the RFP, Section 9.15

Is there any challenge fulfilling the needs with the existing contracts for related
187 No. Contracts have expired.
services or any specific improvements you are looking for?

Unable to provide the information at this time. Each campus manages their own
What is the budget for this bid? OR the estimated annual spending in the past
188 staffing needs and budgets. There is no annual CSU Systemwide budget for IT
under this contract for similar services?
temp services at this time. Please see Addendum 1, Attachment IV.

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189 Please share the incumbent vendors and their pricing. See Addendum 1, Attachment III & IV
Do we need California Business Registration to submit this bid? Or after No. If the firm is awarded a contract is resides out of state, there may be some
190
submission? California registration requirements.
The number of contracts that will be awarded is unknown at this time. For this
191 How many vendors will be awarded? Is there any DBE/MBE/DVBE goal?
RFP, we do not have a specific SB/DVBE goal.
192 Please provide us with the incumbent's response documents. Please reference Addendum 1, Attachments III & IV.
193 Who are the current providers? Please reference Addendum 1, Attachment III.
Please read the RFP thoroughly and follow all instructions before submitting the
How many references do we need to provide for 'Infrastructure Category'; 'Web
proposal. Instructions for References are stated on Appendix I. Do not submit
Development Category'; Application Category? Can we bid without references
194 resumes of temporary staff candidates. Please submit the resumes of the
for some of the titles? Do we need to provide sample resumes? if yes, how many
bidder's staff who will be assigned to work with the CSU campuses, per Appendix
for each category or each title? Can we repeat our references?
H requirements.
Do we need to fulfil all Titles in a category to bid? For example, can we in Web
No, firms do not need to bid all categories. Yes. Firm may submit a proposal
Development Category, can we bid only for Project Manager; QA Specialist or
similar to the stated example. No, it is not mandatory. Yes, firm may choose to
Engineers? Is it mandatory to provide cost in column 'Direct Hire Fee'. Can we
195 provide temp to hire fee only. Staffing agencies will sometimes use Direct Hire
choose to provide only Temporary to Hire Fee only? Please explain for Direct Hire
Fee, Temp to Hire Fee and Payroll fee, if they are not part of the firm's business
Fee; Temporary to Hire Fee & Payroll Fee need to be provide. Please provide an
practice, please enter N/A.
example.

The scope mentions that personnel may be assigned to the Chancellor's Office
or various CSU campuses, implying an on-site presence. Could you please clarify
Each assignment will vary depending on the project and campus. The CSU has 23
if remote work arrangements are permissible for any of the roles within this RFP,
campuses across the State of California. The MEA will be accessible to all
196 or if all assignments are expected to be fully on-site? Understanding the flexibility
campuses. Some assignments will be onsite, other projects may be remote or
in work location will help us structure our proposal and candidate selections
hybrid. No off-shore staffing, please see Appendix B, Section 9.15.
accordingly to meet CSU's needs effectively. Thank you for your time and
assistance.

Is the below insurance required for IT staffign?Hazardous Materials. For

Contracts involving hazardous materials, Contractor shall provide additional
coverage in amounts not less than the following, unless a different amount is
Please note: "For Contracts involving hazardous materials…" This requirement
197 agreed upon in writing signed by Contractor and CSU: (1) Environmental
may not apply to the staffing firm.
Impairment or Pollution Liability Insurance—Limits of Liability (A)
$10,000,000General Aggregate (B) $5,000,000 Each Occurrence—combined
single limit for bodily injury and property damage, including cleanup costs.

Firms shall provide Information Technology (IT)Temporary Personnel Services for

the three technical staffing categories: Infrastructure, Web Development,
198 Question added by: Gary Kamboj PDTand Applications. Assigned temporary staff CORRECTION: 4.7 corrected to 4.6.
must meet required qualifications per Section 4.7.2, within the applicable
categories Should this be 4.6.2?

Unable to provide the information at this time. Each campus manages their own
199 How many personnel were utilized during contract
staffing needs and budgets.
Yes. Please read the RFP thoroughly and follow all instructions before submitting
200 Do you require Background Checks and or Drug Screening
the proposal. Refer to Section 3.2.12
201 How Much Was the award Refer to Addendum 1, Attachment IV.
202 Who is the incumbent Question Refer to Addendum 1, Attachment III.

This bid was released earlier this year and then closed unexpectedly. What are
203 This is a new RFP. Please refer to Section 3.1.2.
the chances that the bid may be closed again before bidders submit?

Question on 3.1.11 Bid Evaluation Preference: We are an MBE from NJ, based on
the bid evaluation criteria, will our business be eligible to bid for this solicitation NJ firm may submit their proposal, if they attended the pre-bid mandatory
204
as you have mentioned, the CSU will give preferences in accordance with the law conference on 10/10/2024. An MBE from NJ does not count for an incentive.
for suppliers who are a California certified Small Business. Please clarify?

Question Contract award: how many contractors will be awarded under this
205 The number of contracts to be awarded is unknown at this time.
contract/solicitation?

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Question on 3.1.10 Small Business Preference Points Appendix E: Please clarify Appendix E is the Vendor Data Record. Please complete the applicable form,
206 if the contractor needs to meet Small Business Preference Points by adding a either CA or CA Non-Resident Form. Appendix F is the Bidder Declaration for
certified Small business as a subcontractor? SB/DVBE. Bidders are not required to be SB/DVBE.

Question on References – Appendix H: No more than two (2) references may be

207 CSU Projects References shall be from organizations with a similar structure to CSU references are not required.
the CSU. We do not have direct experience with CSU

References- Can the contractor provide other university/ public agencies as

Yes. Per the instructions, references similar in structure to the CSU are
208 references (example: OK university, New York Housing Authority, State of FL? Or
encouraged.
is it mandatory to provide references similar to the CSU?

Question on Withholding Exemption Certificate Form: Please clarify if a non The Withholding Exemption Certificate provides information on its purpose and
209 resident corporation with a primary office outside the state of CA needs to fill this includes resources for additional questions. Firms will need to determine
form? whether it is applicable or not. Please leave blank if not applicable.

Question on Nonresident Withholding Allocation Worksheet: Please clarify if a

Appendix E provides information on its requirements and its purpose for non-
210 non resident corporation with a primary office outside the state of CA needs to fill
resident vendors. Please leave blank if not applicable.
this form?
Question on Appendix C SOC Report: Is it mandatory for the contractor to
211 provide SOC 2 Type 2 report upon contract award or will CSU give the contractor Yes. We require the SOC 2 to be in place at the time of contract award.
sufficient timeline to obtain the report?
212 General questions: Is this a new RFP/solicitation or a renewal This is a new RFP
General questions: If its a renewal RFP/Solicitation, can CSU share current
213 incumbents names, incumbents rate card and guide us to find the previous RFP Please see Addendum 1, Attachments III & IV
details

Unable to provide the information at this time. Each campus manages their own
General questions: Can CSU share the budget allocated for this contract and can
214 staffing needs and budgets. There is no annual CSU Systemwide budget for IT
you give how many contractors are currently working?
temp services at this time. Please see Addendum 1, Attachments III and IV.

General questions: We do not have any local presence/office within the state of
215 California. Can out-of-state businesses based in NJ be eligible to bid on this RFP? Yes out-of state firms may bid. The work will be centered in California.
We do have employees working in CA state for several years

No. Firms are to only bid the categories and classifications they are able to offer.
216 General questions: Is it mandatory to respond to all Job Title to remain eligible?
Bidders are not required to bid all categories and classifications.

General questions: Will you be transitioning current temporary employees, if new

217 No. There will be no staff transfers.
vendors are chosen?

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6.4 EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be reviewed, evaluated, and scored in accordance with the point schedule for all
evaluation criteria noted below.

A. Qualifications – Appendix H: Points: 25

This section will consider and evaluate Bidder’s team and ability to meet the requirements
and sustainability for the duration of the contract. The Bidder’s qualifications shall be
evaluated to determine if the Bidder has the required
qualifications

B. Overall Responsiveness Points: 30

This section will evaluate the quality of the proposal in terms of its organization,
readability, relevance and a clear understanding of the Scope of Work, Section 4 of
RFP.

C. Rates/Cost – Appendix G Points: 40

Bidders shall complete or provide the requested information found on Appendix F.
Rates shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the proposal due date.

D. References – Appendix I Points: 3

Bidder shall furnish four (4) references, Appendix H. No more than two (2) references may be
CSU Projects References shall be from organizations with a similar structure to the CSU, for
example: multiple locations, municipalities, higher education, etc.

E. CSU Terms and Conditions of Purchase - Appendix B Points: 2

Points will be awarded to Bidders with no exceptions to CSUs General Provisions.

This document replaces page 19 of RFP CALST-RFP-00000589-2024 in its

entirety.

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Agreement Direct Hire Fee Temporary to Payroll

CSUBuy No. Vendor (guarantee) Hire Fee Fee Infrastructure Category Web Development Category Applications Category Expiration
1-170 Hours worked, 18% Data Warehouse Developer $82.50 - $90
171-340, 15%
Business Analyst $67.50 - $82.50
Ultimate (Roth) 18% 341-510, 11%
C-CSUCO-00002271 150339 28.00% N/A N/A Programmer Analyst $67.50 - $90 August 31, 2024
Staffing 511-680, 7%
681+, 0% Project Manager $82.50 - $97.50
Specialized Subject Matter Expert $105.00 - $127.50
Network Engineer $60 - $90 Data Warehouse Developer $65 - $115
DBA $55 - $105 Business Analyst $50 - $95
Under $50,000 16% Systems Administrator $55 - $105 Programmer Analyst $45 - $115
$50,001 - $99,999 18%
< 1040 hours, 10% Help Desk Technician $30 - $60 Project Manager $50 - $105
C-CSUCO-00000738 150505 Kapital Data $100,000 and Over 20% $10/hr N/A August 31, 2024
> 1040 hours, 0%
IT Support Specialist $35 - $60 Specialized Subject Matter Expert $65 - $185
Information Security Architect $60 - $110
Lead Data Architect $50 - $100
Specialized Subject Matter Expert $65 - $185
0 – 90 days 20% $110 - $160 $95 - $145
91 – 120 days 17.5% Web Designer Data Warehouse Developer
121 – 150 days 15% $110 - $150 $95 - $145
151 – 180 days 12.5%
Graphics Designer Business Analyst
181 – 210 days 10%
$90 - $130 $95 - $145
C-CSUCO-00001231 150507 ThoughtFocus 20.00% 211 – 241 days 9% 34.00% N/A August 31, 2024
242 – 272 days 8% Web Writer Programmer Analyst
273 – 303 days 7% $95 - $135 $105 - $145
304 – 334 days 6% Web Developer Project Manager
335 – 365 days 5% $110 - $160 $105 - $155
After 365 days No Fee Specialized Subject Matter Expert Specialized Subject Matter Expert
Network Engineer $80.06 Web Designer $55.46
0 to 173 hours, 20% DBA $86.13 Graphics Designer $39.79
174 to 346 hours, 16% Systems Administrator $67.06 Web Writer $66.33
347 to 519 hours, 12% Help Desk Technician $32.00 Web Developer $82.01
C-CSUCO-00001659 150508 Volt 20.00% 29.50% N/A August 31, 2024
520 to 692 hours, 8% IT Support Specialist $48.14
693 to 865 hours, 5% Information Security Architect $100.45
866+hours, 0%
Lead Data Architect $108.36
Specialized Subject Matter Expert $101.18
<30 days 18% Data Warehouse Developer $80 - $120
30-60 days 15.00% Business Analyst $70 - $110
C-CSUCO-00001288 150516 SpearMC 18.00% 60-90 days 12% 22.50% N/A N/A Programmer Analyst $90 - $130 August 31, 2024
90-120 days 9% Project Manager $135 - $185
120-150 days 6.00% Specialized Subject Matter Expert $120 - $170
Web Designer $37.50 - $52.50
00-170, 18%
171-340, 15% Graphics Designer $30 - $42
C-CSUCO-00000733 150517 Ledgent Technology 18.00% 341-510, 11% 28.00% N/A Web Writer $40 - $52 N/A August 31, 2024
511-680, 7%
Web Developer $52.50 - $64.50
681+, No fee
Specialized Subject Matter Expert $75 - $90
Web Designer

(6) month Temp-to-Perm sliding

$38 - $70
scale Conversion Fee equal to
eighteen and one half percent
(18.5%) of Candidates annual
Graphics Designer $38 - $70
starting salary. Each hour worked
and billed by temporary personnel
C-CSUCO-00000743 150518 Technical Connections 18.50% 26.00% N/A N/A August 31, 2024
as a Firm employee, will reduce the
placement fee (by .000178) so that Web Writer $30 - $50
after six (6) months (or 1040 hours)
the fee to convert the Temporary
Personnel to full-time employee Web Developer $68 - $89
status will be zero (0.00)

Specialized Subject Matter Expert $88 - $150

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Agreement Direct Hire Fee Temporary to Payroll

CSUBuy No. Vendor (guarantee) Hire Fee Fee Infrastructure Category Web Development Category Applications Category Expiration
Network Engineer $95

DBA $105

Systems Administrator $90

20% for 1-3 months
150519 Grupo SMS 20.00% 20.00% Help Desk Technician $65 August 31, 2024
C-CSUCO-00001383 15% for 4-8 months N/A N/A
10% for 8-12 IT Support Specialist $120

Information Security Architect $125

Lead Data Architect $135

Specialized Subject Matter Expert $150

1-30 20%
Data Warehouse Developer $80 - $120
31-60 18%
61-90 18% Business Analyst $60 - $90
Judge Technical 91-120 12%
C-CSUCO-00002290 180118 20.00% N/A N/A N/A August 31, 2024
Staffing 121-150 10% Programmer Analyst $60 - $90
151-180 5% Project Manager $70 - $110
181 + 0%
Specialized Subject Matter Expert $110 - $140
1-90 days, 20% Data Warehouse Developer $80 - $110
91-180 days, 10% Business Analyst $80 - $110
C-CSUCO-00002036 180121 BridRock 20% 181+ days, No Fee N/A N/A N/A Programmer Analyst $80 - $110 July 31, 2024
Project Manager $80 - $125
Specialized Subject Matter Expert $80 - $140
Data Warehouse Developer $220 onsite
$175 offsite
Business Analyst $220 onsite
$175 offsite
C-CSUCO- Programmer Analyst $220 onsite
C-CSUCO-00000950 Sierra-Cedar, Inc. N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A August 31, 2024
00000951 $175 offsite
Project Manager $220 onsite
$175 offsite
Specialized Subject Matter Expert $220 onsite
$175 offsite
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Year Vendor Name Total amount
2023 JUDGE TECHNICAL SERVICES INC $26,200.80
2022 KAPITAL DATA CORPORATION $365,400.00
2023 KAPITAL DATA CORPORATION $5,600.00
2023 KAPITAL DATA CORPORATION $36,200.00
2023 KAPITAL DATA CORPORATION $804,580.00
2023 KAPITAL DATA CORPORATION $6,387.50
2024 KAPITAL DATA CORPORATION $148,625.00
2022 ROBERT HALF $53,232.94
2022 ROBERT HALF $40,082.40
2022 ROBERT HALF $115,368.00
2022 ROBERT HALF $29,651.91
2022 ROBERT HALF $17,844.94
2022 ROBERT HALF $128,444.76
2022 ROBERT HALF $28,408.00
2022 ROBERT HALF $21,084.00
2022 ROBERT HALF $13,702.00
2022 ROBERT HALF $494,201.68
2022 ROBERT HALF $20,232.00
2022 ROBERT HALF $69,527.50
2022 ROBERT HALF $39,707.89
2022 ROBERT HALF $51,481.47
2022 ROBERT HALF $15,820.27
2022 ROBERT HALF $1,081.92
2023 ROBERT HALF $44,415.00
2023 ROBERT HALF $164,109.31
2023 ROBERT HALF $240,768.00
2023 ROBERT HALF $38,714.75
2023 ROBERT HALF $19,218.16
2023 ROBERT HALF $5,639.98
2023 ROBERT HALF $6,602.11
2023 ROBERT HALF $85,939.44
2023 ROBERT HALF $6,560.00
2023 ROBERT HALF $40,533.67
2023 ROBERT HALF $65,676.31
2023 ROBERT HALF $864,400.98
2023 ROBERT HALF $578,554.78
2023 ROBERT HALF $5,563.80
2023 ROBERT HALF $14,705.88
2023 ROBERT HALF $45,679.92
2023 ROBERT HALF $36,326.40
2023 ROBERT HALF $31,496.36
2023 ROBERT HALF $5,486.25
2023 ROBERT HALF $21,475.26
2024 ROBERT HALF $1,405.50
2024 ROBERT HALF $27,435.79
2024 ROBERT HALF $24,288.00
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2024 ROBERT HALF $30,000.00
2024 ROBERT HALF $34,850.00
2024 ROBERT HALF $13,140.52
2024 ROBERT HALF $230,867.73
2024 ROBERT HALF $1,987.20
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $1,146.65
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $2,402.40
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $1,360.00
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $5,015.85
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $6,678.00
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $659.75
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $4,080.00
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $2,606.94
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $2,048.00
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $2,624.00
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $1,400.00
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $22,503.00
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $5,712.00
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $7,180.47
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $60,900.00
2022 ROTH STAFFING CO $52,962.82
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $6,393.66
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $5,501.01
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $29,478.31
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $34,261.12
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $61,741.30
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $153,536.84
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $20,000.00
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $99,642.50
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $3,345.08
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $14,127.52
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $62,170.11
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $43,205.12
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $76,820.51
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $60,647.44
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $24,942.58
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $28,600.00
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $57,711.28
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $5,520.00
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $5,670.60
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $49,792.80
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $29,442.00
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $3,741.01
2023 ROTH STAFFING CO $4,649.26
2024 ROTH STAFFING CO $13,877.00
2024 ROTH STAFFING CO $11,388.80
2024 ROTH STAFFING CO $6,330.75
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2024 ROTH STAFFING CO $13,720.00 3 of 5
2024 ROTH STAFFING CO $12,541.00
2024 ROTH STAFFING CO $10,983.75
2024 ROTH STAFFING CO $10,694.50
2024 ROTH STAFFING CO $18,300.96
2024 ROTH STAFFING CO $180.32
2024 ROTH STAFFING CO $13,809.60
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $0.00
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $25,057.50
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $1,312.50
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $0.00
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $45,500.00
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $0.00
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $12,512.50
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $33,468.50
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $289,825.00
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $23,275.00
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $0.00
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $10,412.50
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $33,425.00
2022 SIERRA CEDAR INC $2,537.50
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $0.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $8,415.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $743.75
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $0.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $0.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $7,350.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $14,087.50
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $5,425.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $37,980.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $10,500.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $12,060.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $45,720.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $742,860.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $7,350.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $0.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $100,080.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $20,880.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $112,945.00
2023 SIERRA CEDAR INC $2,100.00
2024 SIERRA CEDAR INC $2,880.00
2024 SIERRA CEDAR INC $350.00
2024 SIERRA CEDAR INC $18,765.00
2024 SIERRA CEDAR INC $4,025.00
2024 SIERRA CEDAR INC $5,040.00
2024 SIERRA CEDAR INC $38,070.00
2024 SIERRA CEDAR INC $119,700.00
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2024 SIERRA CEDAR INC $27,765.00
2024 SIERRA CEDAR INC $7,200.00
2024 SIERRA CEDAR INC $9,540.00
2022 SPEARMC $0.00
2023 SPEARMC $1,790.00
2023 SPEARMC $1,495.00
2023 SPEARMC $2,860.00
2023 SPEARMC $1,890.00
2023 SPEARMC $5,606.25
2023 SPEARMC $0.00
2024 SPEARMC $3,580.00
2024 SPEARMC $1,890.00
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $23,000.00
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $95,250.00
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $122,760.00
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $49,920.00
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $178,682.22
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $163,987.78
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $107,750.00
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $105,000.00
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $76,641.37
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $19,030.00
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $36,190.00
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $110,952.00
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $30,000.00
2022 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $27,300.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $2,000.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $21,000.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $130,500.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $47,500.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $249,456.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $12,480.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $743,960.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $477,600.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $571,500.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $278,600.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $53,070.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $3,000.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $112,000.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $40,000.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $30,590.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $66,005.67
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $63,058.82
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $122,760.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $45,000.00
2023 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $85,900.00
2024 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $7,000.00
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2024 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $40,242.00 5 of 5
2024 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $263,640.00
2024 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $42,480.00
2024 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $198,840.00
2024 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $12,140.00
2024 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $10,000.00
2024 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $18,500.00
2024 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $15,000.00
2024 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $22,885.00
2024 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $10,106.97
2024 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $7,920.00
2024 THOUGHTFOCUS INC $5,720.00
2022 VOLT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION $42,752.04
2023 VOLT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION $9,360.00
$13,258,051.06