0072-K.docx

STATE OF WYOMING

DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION & INFORMATION

GENERAL SERVICES DIVISION, PROCUREMENT SECTION

2323 CAREY AVENUE

CHEYENNE, WY 82002

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER 0072-K

Department of Administration and Information General Services Division, Leasing Office

Office Space Lease Worland, Wyoming

PROPOSAL DUE DATE AND TIME

November 21, 2024 – 2:00:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN TIME

AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE:

Nichole Brommer

PROCUREMENT REPRESENTATIVE:

Jordan Tompkins Jordan.tompkins@wyo.gov 307-777-6799

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SECTION 1: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

1. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS:

The A&I Procurement Office will receive proposals for providing OFFICE SPACE TO LEASE IN THE TOWN OF WORLAND WYOMING FOR THE STATE OF WYOMING, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION, LEASING OFFICE (Agency) through the Public Purchase online bidding system. Proposals are due no later than 2:00:00 P.M. (Mountain Time) on November 21, 2024.

1.1. Proposals should be accompanied by the attached Proposal Price Sheet and signed by the proper official of the firm. All proposals should be uploaded on the Public Purchase online bidding system. Proposals sent by facsimile, email or paper copy may be rejected.

1.2. Proposals should be submitted through the Public Purchase online bidding system on or before the date and time specified. Proposals received after the date and time specified may be rejected.

1.3. The State of Wyoming reserves the right to withdraw this Request for Proposal, without cause, at any time before a contract has been fully signed and submitted to the A&I Procurement Office.

2. MODIFICATIONS OR WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS:

2.1. A proposal may be altered through the Public Purchase online bidding system before the proposal due date and time contained in this document.

2.2. The proposer may withdraw its proposal through the Public Purchase online bidding system up to the proposal due date and time contained in this document. If a proposal is accepted and the proposer fails to furnish the service agreed upon in the proposal, that proposer may be eliminated from future consideration.

3. PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS:

3.1. A proposal may be rejected if it modifies any of the provisions, specifications or minimum requirements of the Request for Proposal.

3.2. In case of error in the extension of prices in the proposal, unit prices will govern.

4. AWARD AND CONTRACT INFORMATION:

4.1. The State of Wyoming will ensure that minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals. The State of Wyoming will not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin, or disability status.

4.2. The proposer also, agrees that should their firm be awarded a contract, it will not discriminate against any person who performs work there under because of age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin or disability. In addition, the successful proposer shall comply with the Americans with Disability Act and the Wyoming Fair Employment Practices Act.

4.3. The proposer expressly warrants to the State that it has the ability and expertise to perform the contract if awarded. In doing so, it shall use the highest standards of professional workmanship.

4.4. The State of Wyoming reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality or technical defect in the proposals, or to award the contract in whole or in part, if deemed to be in the best interest of the State to do so. The A&I Procurement Office will award the contract to the firm, determined to have the most responsive and responsible proposal by the DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION, LEASING OFFICE.

4.5. The successful proposer will be required to agree to and execute a formal contract with the State containing terms required by the Attorney General with reasonable adjustments acceptable to the State.

4.6. If applicable, the State will negotiate payment terms based upon a schedule to be determined by the proposer and the State. Paying invoices will be based upon the proposer successfully completing the deliverables within the stated deadlines, and upon the Agency’s written acceptance of the deliverables or services.

DATED: October 16, 2024 State of Wyoming Procurement Section Buyer: Jordan Tompkins

SECTION 2: GENERAL PROVISIONS

1. INSURANCE:

1.1. The contract between the successful proposer and the State shall require the successful proposer to carry certain insurance policies. All such insurance policies, except workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation policies, shall contain a waiver of subrogation against the Agency and the State, its agents and employees.

2. LAWS TO BE OBSERVED:

2.1. The proposer shall keep fully informed of, and comply with, all applicable federal and state laws or rules, all local bylaws, regulations and all orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals having any jurisdiction or authority. The proposer shall protect and indemnify the State and its representatives against any claim or liability arising from or based on the violation of any law, bylaw, ordinance, regulation, order or decree whether by himself or its employees.

3. ASSIGNMENT:

3.1. The proposal shall not be assigned by the proposer. Third party participation is authorized only as a joint venture that shall be clearly stated in detail in the original proposal and signed by all parties participating.

3.2. The proposer shall not enter into any subcontracts for any of the work contemplated under this Request for Proposal without the State’s prior written authorization.

4. EXTENSION AND AMENDMENT:

4.1. The proposer and the State covenant and agree that this proposal or subsequent contract may, with the mutual approval of the proposer and the State, be extended as needed.

5. AUDIT AND ACCESS TO RECORDS:

5.1. The State or any of its duly authorized representatives shall have access to the proposer’s books, documents, papers, electronic data and records that are directly pertinent to this Request for Proposal.

6. CONFLICT OF INTEREST:

6.1. The proposer warrants that no kickbacks, gratuities, or contingency fees have been paid in connection with this Request for Proposal and none have been promised. The proposer warrants that no one being paid pursuant to the proposal is engaged in any activity that would constitute a conflict of interest with respect to the purchases of the proposal.

7. NO FINDER’S FEE:

7.1. The proposer warrants that no finder’s fee, employment agency fee, or any such fee related to the proposal shall be paid.

8. SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY:

8.1. Pursuant to Wyoming Statute § 1-39-104(a), the State of Wyoming and the Agency expressly reserve sovereign immunity and specifically retain all immunities and defenses available to them as sovereigns. The proposer acknowledges that the State of Wyoming has sovereign immunity and only the Wyoming Legislature has the power to waive sovereign immunity. Designation of venue, choice of law, enforcement actions, and similar provisions shall not be construed as a waiver of sovereign immunity. The parties agree that any ambiguity in this Request for Proposal shall not be strictly construed, either against or for either party, except that any ambiguity as to sovereign immunity shall be construed in favor of sovereign immunity.

9. INDEMNIFICATION:

9.1. The proposer shall release, indemnify, and hold harmless the State, the Agency and its officers, agents, and employees from any and all claims, suits, liabilities, court awards, damages, costs, attorneys’ fees, and expenses arising out of the proposer’s failure to perform any of the proposer’s duties and obligations hereunder or in connection with the negligent performance of proposer’s duties and obligations, including, but not limited to, any claims, suits, liabilities, court awards, damages, costs, attorneys’ fees, and expenses arising out of proposer’s negligence or other tortious conduct.

10. APPLICABLE LAW/VENUE:

10.1. The construction, interpretation, and enforcement of this Request for Proposal shall be governed by the laws of the State of Wyoming, without regard to conflicts of law principles. The terms “hereof,” “hereunder,” “herein,” and words of similar import, are intended to refer to this Request for Proposal as a whole and not to any particular provision or part.

11. RIGHT OF OWNERSHIP AND MARKETING OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND INTELLECTUAL ASSETS SUBMITTED FOR THE RFP (IF APPLICABLE):

11.1. It is acknowledged and agreed that the only party with a right to market, trademark, patent, copyright, or any like right to any intellectual property or intellectual assets submitted in relation to the Request for Proposal shall be and is solely vested in the State. This includes all intellectual property and intellectual assets related to both the written proposal and the oral presentation and any and all documents, pitches, products, media pitches, web screens, layouts, etc. produced for the written proposal and the oral presentation, and any updates, changes, alterations, or modifications to or derivative works.

SECTION 3: SPECIAL PROVISIONS INFORMATION

PROPOSALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE PUBLIC PURCHASE ONLINE BIDDING SYSTEM BY 2:00:00 P.M. MOUNTAIN TIME ON NOVEMBER 21, 2024 PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THE DATE AND TIME SPECIFIED MAY BE REJECTED.

It is the responsibility of the proposer to clearly identify all information that is considered confidential in accordance with the Wyoming Public Records Act, Wyoming Statute §16-4-201 through §16-4-205. Please identify each confidential page with the word “CONFIDENTIAL” in capital, bold letters centered at the bottom of each page. Information not clearly marked may be considered public. If the proposer submits information that it believes is confidential, it should include a statement justifying its basis for that belief.

1. STATE PARTIES:

1.1. This Request for Proposal is issued by the Wyoming Department of Administration and Information, General Services Division, Procurement Section (Procurement) on behalf of the DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION, LEASING OFFICE (Agency).

1.2. Throughout this document and others in connection with this project, various references are made, or will be made to the “State.” Generally, whenever this reference appears, the term “State” incorporates all state agencies working on this project.

1.3. It should be understood that the Director of the DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION AND INFORMATION is empowered to be the signatory on all contracts, agreements, or modifications pertaining to this project. Any contracts, agreements, or modifications not bearing this signature or that of a designee are invalid.

2. CONTENT AND PROCUREMENT POINTS OF CONTACT:

2.1. Procurement is the primary point of contact from the date of release of the Request for Proposal until a proposer is selected and the selection is announced.

2.2. Written questions about the procurement should be submitted through the Public Purchase online bidding system until 2:00:00 P.M. Mountain Time on October 31, 2024. Any questions received after that deadline may not be accepted or considered. Each question should be submitted individually. It is the proposer’s responsibility to check the Public Purchase online bidding system for answers to questions, addenda, or bid tabulations. Telephone calls, emails or faxes may not be accepted.

2.3. Written responses will be available through the Public Purchase online bidding system. Responses will not identify the firm that submitted the question. Only the written answers issued by the Agency are the office position on an issue, and these answers shall become part of the Request for Proposal.

3. RESTRICTIONS ON COMMUNICATIONS WITH AGENCY STAFF:

3.1. Until a proposer is selected and the selection is announced, proposers shall not communicate with Agency staff except via written questions through the Public Purchase online bidding system.

3.2. If a proposer violates this restriction, the State reserves the right to reject the proposal.

4. EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROPOSAL:

4.1. All terms, conditions and costs quoted in the proposer’s response will be binding on the proposer for one-hundred eighty (180) days from the effective date of the proposal.

5. ADVERTISING AWARD CONDITIONS:

A fully executed contract should be completed with the State before the successful proposer may advertise the award of the contract or the services being performed. The proposer should agree not to refer to awards in commercial advertising in such a manner that states or implies that the firm or its services are endorsed or preferred by the State of Wyoming.

6. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS:

6.1. The State will notify the most qualified/successful proposer and negotiate a contract in accordance with the Wyoming Attorney General’s contract guidelines. The successful proposer will be required to enter into and sign a formal contract with the Agency.

6.2. In the event the Agency determines contract negotiations are making no forward progress, negotiations will be terminated, and at the State’s sole discretion, negotiations may be initiated with the next most qualified/successful proposer, or the RFP may be withdrawn or reissued. This process will be followed until an agreement is reached, or until the State determines that the RFP will be withdrawn or reissued. The State assumes no obligation to a selected proposer until an agreement is reached and a contract is fully executed. The State will not negotiate concurrently with more than one proposer for the same award.

7. BEGINNING WORK:

7.1. The successful proposer may not perform any work that could be billed until a contract has been executed. The State will not pay for any work by the proposer before a contract is executed.

8. COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT:

8.1. The proposer warrants that no materials, products, and services proposed will infringe upon or violate any patent, copyright, trade secret, or other proprietary right of any third party. In the event of a claim by any third party against the State, the State shall promptly notify the proposer, and the proposer shall defend the claim. The defense will be at the proposer’s expense.

9. COST OF PREPARING PROPOSALS:

9.1. All costs incurred for preparing the proposal and for other procurement related activities are solely the proposer’s responsibility. The State of Wyoming will not provide reimbursement of these costs.

10. RISKS AND LIABILITIES:

10.1. By submitting a proposal, a proposer assumes any and all risks and liability associated with information in the proposal and its release.

11. AMENDMENTS:

11.1. The State reserves the right to amend this Request for Proposal before the proposal submission date. Amendments shall be uploaded to the Public Purchase online bidding system. It is the proposer’s responsibility to check the Public Purchase online bidding system for amendments.

12. PROPERTY DAMAGE AND LIABILITY INSURANCE:

12.1. The proposer may be required to furnish proof of property damage liability insurance in the amount deemed necessary by the Agency for this project, if applicable.

12.2. Questions regarding required insurance coverage and limits for this project should be submitted in writing, in accordance with instructions outlined in the special provisions.

13. MISREPRESENTATION OF INFORMATION:

13.1. Misrepresentation of a proposer’s status, experience, or capability in the proposal may result in disqualification of that proposer from the selection process. Discovery of litigation or investigations in a similar area of endeavor may, at the discretion of the Agency and after consultation with Procurement, preclude the proposer from the selection process.

14. DISPOSITION OF PROPOSALS:

14.1. All material submitted becomes property of the State of Wyoming, which is under no obligation to return any of the material submitted.

15. LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS:

15.1. This Request for Proposal is issued under Wyoming Statute §9-2-3204.

16. PROPOSER RELATIONS WITH STATE:

16.1. The proposer and its staff will have an ongoing relationship with the State that is based on trust, confidentiality, objectivity and integrity. The proposer will operate at all times in the State’s best interests and in a straightforward, trustworthy and professional manner. The proposer shall:

16.1.1. Work cooperatively with the State’s staff and business partners whenever required.

16.1.2. Work cooperatively with the staff of other proposers whenever required.

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SECTION 4: KEY DATES

SECTION 5: ADMINISTRATIVE BACKGROUND

1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND:

1.1. The State of Wyoming, Department of Administration and Information, Leasing Office, has determined the need for office space in Worland, Wyoming. The space will be occupied by the Department of Family Services, and the Department of Health.

1.2. It is recognized that proposers may not be able to meet all requirements set forth in this Request for Proposal. All proposers should carefully examine the requirements of this RFP and submit alternate solutions for requested requirements that cannot be met. Proposers who can meet some combination of the requested requirements should still apply, as partial needs may be considered.

1.3. The State of Wyoming, through Department of Administration and Information, General Services Division, Leasing Office will accept existing office space meeting the attached requirements. Proposals shall include, but not be limited to, a floor plan of the proposed space, a map of the city showing the location and exterior and interior photographs of the proposed space.

2. PURPOSE AND INTENT:

2.1. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit competitive proposals from proposers who can offer approximately at least 3,700 square feet and at maximum 4,500 square feet of office space, as outlined below, to meet the Agency’s needs and expectations, as described within this RFP.

3. STAKEHOLDERS:

3.1. Benefactors of this RFP include, but are not limited to, the Department of Family Services, and/or the Department of Health and their respective staff and customers.

SECTION 6: REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS

1. SCOPE OF PROJECT:

The State of Wyoming, Department of Administration and Information, Leasing Office, is looking for at least 3,700 square feet and at maximum 4,500 square feet of office space to be occupied by the Department of Family Services and the Department of Health. The office space must be located in Worland, Wyoming and available before July 1, 2025.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The space should be accessible to handicapped individuals. The space should include parking for state vehicles and customer parking. It must be in a location convenient to the general public, have internal and external appearances acceptable to the general business community as professional office space, and be available for occupancy before July 1, 2025.

The building must comply with all State and local building and zoning codes and with State Fire Marshall's regulations and of the local fire department of the city or town where Home Rules have been granted. The office must be certified to be ASBESTOS FREE and/or ABATED.

The office space must have outlets and wiring in place necessary to support computers and telephones in work areas. All computer and telephone wiring must be Cat 5e or better and include cover plates. All wiring must be terminated at a punched panel with adequate rack and wall space to support network and telephone switches, UPS, converters, and other TelCom equipment. The TelCom room must have adequate cooling and ventilation to prevent overheating.

The office space must have adequate electrical outlets and amperage available to support building operations. One dedicated circuit will be required for state servers.

Ceilings should be 8 to 10 feet high and contain lighting adequate for normal office duties. The building must be adequately heated, ventilated, air-conditioned and insulated. The entire facility, including parking and sidewalks, must meet, or be adaptable to barrier-free design standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Wyoming Fair Employment Practices Act. Entry and office space below grade will not be considered.

The office must have front and rear exits available to the occupying agencies. Both exits must be secure and locked as needed by the occupying agency.

Expendable supplies including toilet paper, paper towels and hand soap are to be provided by the Lessor.

The Lessor will provide janitorial services that may be required to keep the building, furniture and fixtures in a neat, clean and sanitary condition. All cleaning supplies, to include soaps, waxes, and disinfectants and trash can liners are to be provided by Lessor.

Snow and ice removal as well as other seasonal grounds care (watering, mowing, weeding, etc.) is to be provided by the Lessor. All maintenance, i.e., light bulbs, heating and cooling and carpet cleaning shall be provided by the Lessor.

The building owner is required to carry adequate building and public liability insurance as to indemnify and save harmless the State of Wyoming, its officers and employees from all suits, actions or claims of any character brought because of injuries or damages received or sustained by any person, persons or property.

The State of Wyoming will insure State owned furnishings ONLY.

Responders should consider all requirements carefully and respond if any combination of the requirements can be met. Each agencies specific requirements are outlined below:

Department of Family Services:

Approximate total square footage: 3,700 – 4,500 square feet Must Have:

· 8-9 secure offices

· 2 Bathrooms (at least one must be handicap accessible)

· 1 – 2 medium size conference room enough for 10-15 people

· 2 secure indoor storage rooms

· Separate/secure lobby

· Small kitchen/break room (can be shared space) Wish List:

· Secure drop box outside for mail

Department of Health:

· 3 secure offices

· Medical offices preferred, but not required. At least one office must have a sink

· Secure lobby

· Secure storage

· At least one bathroom with diaper changing station

· Kitchen/break room (can be shared space) Wish List:

· Hard flooring or very low pile carpet

· Separate entrances for employees and clients

SECTION 7: PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:

1.1. A pre-proposal conference will not be held in connection with this RFP.

2. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL, FORMAT AND CONTENTS:

2.1. Proposals should be submitted in two major sections: the Technical Proposal and the Cost Proposal. Omission of this section or any item within this section may result in the proposal being eliminated. The proposer should, at a minimum, address the following points:

2.1.1. Table of Contents: The table of contents should include all items listed in this section.

2.1.2. Executive Summary: The executive summary will condense and highlight the contents of the technical proposal in such a way as to provide the State with a broad understanding of the proposer’s qualifications and approach to meeting the requirements of the RFP.

2.1.3. Proposer’s Background and Experience: The proposer should include a company summary including the company history, location, office location(s), company size, financial statements (if applicable), and the statement of technical areas of expertise. The proposer should be able to substantiate to the satisfaction of the Agency that the proposer has sufficient resources to complete the project successfully within the time requirements.

2.1.4. References: Corporate references are required from at least three (3) prior clients. Each reference should depict relevant experience that can be brought to bear during the term of this RFP. In order to ensure current expertise, all work for client references provided should have been completed no more than three years prior to the release date of this RFP.

2.1.4.1. References may be verified during the proposal evaluation by telephone calls made by members of the Evaluation Committee or through e-mail or the United State Postal Service.

2.1.4.2. If contact with the referenced contact person or an alternative that has knowledge of the proposer is not made after reasonable attempts during the designated evaluation period, the reference will be classified as unsatisfactory. All attempted to contact a referenced client will be documented, including the date and time of the attempt.

2.1.4.3. The Agency reserved the right to contact other State of Wyoming agencies regarding engagements they may have had with the proposer’s company in the past, in addition to the references provided in the proposal.

2.1.5. Floor Plan or Building Outline: The proposer should provide a building floor plan or outline that shows the space available for the agency to lease.

2.1.5.1. If photos are available, that would be appreciated as well.

2.1.6. Single Point of Contact: The proposer should identify a single point of contact for all contract management activities. The proposer’s Project Manager’s name and resume should be submitted with the proposal. The successful proposal should not change the Project Manager without written Agency approval.

2.1.7. Contract Exceptions: Proposers should state agreement with all General Provisions and should furnish any exceptions to these provisions.

3. COST PROPOSAL FORMAT AND CONTENT:

3.1. Cost Proposal Price Sheets: These pages are required by the A&I Procurement Section and are the State’s official pricing documents. The price to be entered on this page is the total fixed price. In case of error in the extension of prices in the proposal, unit prices will govern. Cost breakdowns are not included on this page. The proposer should ensure all signatures and identifying numbers are properly affixed to this page in order for the Cost Proposal to be accepted.

4. ORAL PRESENTATIONS / INTERVIEWS:

4.1. Oral Presentations will not be held in connection with this RFP.

SECTION 8: EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

1. OVERVIEW:

1.1. The Agency will conduct a comprehensive, fair, objective and impartial evaluation of proposals received in response to this Request for Proposal. Proposals will be evaluated independently by the evaluation committee members. The evaluation committee shall be made up of members representing the project subject expertise. The evaluation committee will review and score all proposals independently and consolidate the scores in order to determine the award.

2. COMPLIANCE WITH MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

2.1. To be considered responsive, a submitted proposal should meet the minimum requirements defined in this RFP. The minimum requirements are intended to ensure that evaluation of the Technical Proposal can proceed and that the Contractor agrees to perform all responsibilities within the RFP.

3. TECHNICAL SCORING AND RANKING:

3.1. PROPOSER BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE: 100 Points. Proposer should present materials describing its organization capability to successfully perform the responsibilities of this contract.

3.1.1. Details of previous contractual experience should include the length of time covered by the contract, the types of tasks performed and the results thereof, and a reference that includes a name, current title and telephone number. Emphasis should be placed on experience/implementing projects similar to the scope of work described in this RFP.

3.1.2. At least two (2) project references for current or recently completed (within the last three (3) years) contracts similar in nature to the services required by the Agency for this contract will be included in this section. Contract references should include the name, position, title, and current phone number of the client.

3.1.3. The proposer should include proof of federal or professional certifications or other credentials, such as insurance.

3.2. PROPOSER COST PER SQUARE FOOT: 200 Points. The proposer should provide clear information on the annual rent for the office space. This should include the cost per-square foot for the space.

3.2.1. Proposers may breakdown the cost, if they wish, to show how the annual rent is ascertained (ie cost of janitorial services, cost of utilities, snow removal, etc.)

3.3. PROPOSER’S ABILITY TO MEET SPACE REQUIREMENTS: 100 Points. The proposer should submit a clear outline or information showing how well their available office space meets the requirements outlined in the RFP.

3.3.1. Proposers may provide outlines, photos, etc. to verify the space will suit the needs of the occupying agency.

3.4. AVAILABILITY OF SPACE: 100 Points. The proposer should describe its earliest occupancy date and whether or not it can meet the deadline of July 1, 2024.

3.5. VALUE ADDED: 50 Points. This would be any added value that would differentiate the proposer from the other proposals that the Agency may receive.

4. COST SCORING AND RANKING:

4.1. COST ANALYSIS: 50 Points. The cost shall be presented as key deliverables in the form of individual cost and a project total (sum of the deliverables). The State of Wyoming reserves the right to conduct a cost analysis of the proposer’s budget proposal. The analysis will include a review of all the associated costs based on the technical content of their submission. The total project cost should include all of the items listed in the scope of work. If any of the scope of work services cannot be provided in the proposal or the requirement cannot be met, this is to be clearly explained as to why and what alternative approach will be and its associated cost. If there are no exclusions or exceptions, it will be determined that all of the criteria has been met for the price quotes, inclusive of all personnel, overhead, travel, equipment usage, and other miscellaneous costs for the specified contract period.

5. EVALUATION POINT SUMMARY:

6. FINAL RANKING OF PROPOSALS:

6.1 The State of Wyoming will be the sole authority of evaluating proposals. The firm that best meets the conditions of each of the criterion will be awarded the highest (not necessarily maximum) points for that criterion. The balance of the proposals will be rated based on their evaluated points. After each criterion is evaluated, the proposer with the highest number of points will be notified. The State of Wyoming reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality of technical defect in the proposals, or to award the contract in whole or in part, if deemed in the best interest of the State to do so.

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SECTION 9: PROPOSAL PRICE SHEET AND SIGNATURE PAGE

The undersigned agrees to provide at least 3,700 square feet and at maximum 4,500 square feet of office space in Worland, Wyoming to the Wyoming Department of Administration and Information, Leasing Office in accordance with the Request for Proposal, General Provisions, Special Provisions and Proposal Price Sheet for Request for Proposal Number 0072-K.

RFP 0072-K, Page 15 of 20

BOILERPLATE REVISED SEPT 2022

Total Evaluated all-inclusive price for contract

1. BY SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSAL, THE PROPOSER CERTIFIES:

1.1. Prices in this proposal have been arrived at independently, without consultation, communication or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition.

1.2. Proposer has not and will not attempt to induce any other person or firm to submit a proposal for the purpose of restricting competition.

1.3. The person signing this proposal certifies they are authorized to represent the company and are legally responsible for the price and supporting documentation provided as a result of this advertisement.

1.4. Proposer will comply with all applicable state and federal regulations, policies, guidelines and requirements.

1.5. Prices in this proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the proposer nor will they be disclosed prior to award.

2. GENERAL INFORMATION:

Proposer Name: Phone:

Email Address:

Mailing Address:

City: State: Zip:

Employer Identification Number (EIN):

3. OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL:

Proposer’s Legal Structure

The proposer shall provide to the Agency a certificate of good standing from the Wyoming Secretary of State or other proof that proposer is authorized to conduct business in the State of Wyoming before performing work under this Contract. The proposer shall ensure all annual filing and corporate taxes due and owing to the Wyoming Secretary of State’s office are up-to-date before signing the contract. Proposers may contact the Wyoming Secretary of State’s office, Corporate Division at (307) 777-7311 for assistance.

4. VENDOR VERIFICATION

I certify under penalty of perjury, that I am responsible official (as identified above) for the business entity described above as the proposer, that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this disclosure and all attachments, and that the information is true, accurate and complete. I may be charged significant penalties for submitting false information, including criminal sanctions, which can lead to fines and/or imprisonment.

Signature Date

Name Title