18-0181 Coaxial Cables Final RFQ.pdf

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R E Q U E S T F O R Q U O T E

RFQ# 18-0181 / Coaxial Cables

*Quotes must be submitted no later than 5/20/2019 by 4:30 PM Central Daylight Time (CDT)

AGENCY: Illinois Tollway ADDRESS: 2700 Ogden Avenue CITY: Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 CONTACT: Emina Hukic-Hamzic, Senior Buyer PHONE: 630-241-6800 ext. 4664

FAX: 630-795-7908

EMAIL: EHukic-Hamzic@getipass.com

Specifications and Requirements

1. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

1.1. SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRED: The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking a vendor to provide Commscope brand coaxial cables, or approved equal, per following specifications:

Item No. Description Comscope Part No.

HELIAX® Andrew Virtual Air™ Coaxial Cable, corrugated copper, 1-5/8 in, black PE jacket

AVA7-50

2 SnapStak® Hanger for 1-5/8 in coaxial cable SSH-158

Lace-up Hoisting Grip for 5/8 in coaxial cable, elliptical waveguide 85, 90, 127, 132 and PWRT-608 29958

Standard Grounding Kit for 1-5/8 in corrugated coaxial cable and elliptical waveguide 52 and 63 220498

EZfit® Automated Cable Preparation Tool for AVA7-50 coaxial cable

A7-EZPT

HELIAX® Low Density Foam Coaxial Cable, corrugated copper, 1/2 in, black PE jacket

LDF4-50A

1.1.1. Brand Name or Equal: All of the items are specified by manufacturer and manufacturer’s product number. Specifications are to establish standards of quality and performance and not for the purpose of limiting competition. Products of other manufacturers may be substituted where specified if the bidder can establish that they are equal to or better than those specified in quality, mailto:EHukic-Hamzic@getipass.com

RFQ# 18-0181 Coaxial Cables Page 2 performance, design, and suitability for intended use. The Illinois Tollway’s determination thereof shall be final.

The Illinois Tollway recognizes that differences in engineering design and methods may exist among manufacturers that do not significantly alter performance. The Illinois Tollway reserves the right to determine when such differences are acceptable substitutes to the contract specifications and may waive technical differences in the award of the bid when it is in the best interest of the

Illinois Tollway to do so.

1.1.2. Samples: The awarded vendor shall be required to submit samples of substituted items. Samples shall be mailed after award to:

The Illinois Tollway Central Administration Building

Attention: Emina Hukic-Hamzic

2700 Ogden Avenue

Downers Grove, IL 60515

It is the responsibility of the vendor to make arrangements for the delivery of the samples.

Vendor’s samples shall become the property of the Tollway and shall be used as master samples to verify future shipments for compliance with contract specifications.

1.1.3. Return of Goods: The Illinois Tollway may find it necessary to return materials purchased under the contract if they become unusable due to a change in requirement. The Vendor shall agree to credit the purchase price to the Illinois Tollway for any returned items obtained through the contract. It is understood and agreed that such returned items shall be clean, undamaged, and in a saleable condition. This return agreement shall be in effect for a period of ninety (90) days from the termination date of the contract even though the vendor does not hold the contract at the time the return is made.

1.1.4. Back Orders: Electronic or written notification of backordered coaxial cables shall be sent immediately to the Tollway. For any back orders for materials manufactured prior to ordering that cannot be filled within ten (10) business days, the Tollway shall have the option of accepting or canceling the backorder or the Tollway may submit a request for a substitute.

1.1.5. Mis-shipments and Defective Merchandise: The Vendor shall be responsible for any incorrect or damaged shipments and defective merchandise. The Vendor shall make arrangements with their common carrier or company personnel to pick-up any unacceptable materials within forty-eight

(48) hours of notification.

The Vendor shall replace the incorrect, damaged or defective merchandise or issue a credit within ten (10) business days of the return. If the replacement merchandise or a credit is not received within ten (10) business days, the Tollway shall deduct the amount of the return from any outstanding invoice at the time of payment.

The Tollway shall not be subject to restocking charges due to Vendor error.

The Illinois Tollway shall not pay any restocking charges for incorrect, damaged, or defective items returned under this contract.

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1.2. MILESTONES AND DELIVERABLES:

1.2.1. INVOICES: The Vendor shall present itemized invoices within fifteen (15) days of completion of delivery. Invoices shall be marked to the attention of the Contract Invoice Administrator and delivered to the Illinois Tollway, P.O. Box 3094, Lisle, Illinois 60532-8094.

1.3. VENDOR/STAFF SPECIFICATIONS: The Vendor shall be the certified and an authorized dealer/distributor of the proposed items or be capable of providing genuine parts, assemblies and/or accessories as supplied by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). Further, the Vendor shall be capable of furnishing product warranty and manufacturer’s related services such as product information, product recall notices, etc. The

Tollway may require the bidder to submit a letter from the manufacturer which authorizes their repair of this product. Selected vendor shall provide insurance and endorsement required by Illinois Tollway Contract terms upon Tollway request.

1.4. TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY: Delivery shall be freight on board (FOB) fifteen (15) days after contract award, between the hours of 8:30 am through 3:00 pm CDT to the following location: Illinois Tollway Central

Warehouse, 4 S 496 Naperville Road, Naperville, IL 60563.

2. TERM AND TERMINATION

2.1 TERM OF THIS CONTRACT: The resulting contract with the awarded vendor is for a one (1) time purchase with an anticipated start date of TBD and a completion date of TBD. The three (3) month timeframe is established for administrative purposes. Unless otherwise specified, this Contract shall commence upon the last dated signature of the Parties.

2.2 RENEWAL: This Contract may not be renewed unless the renewal period(s) and any applicable conditions are shown below. The renewal shall be subject to the same terms and conditions as the original Contract unless otherwise stated below. Renewal pricing is shown below. However, the Contract may not renew automatically, nor may the contract renew solely at the Vendor’s option.

This Contract does not contain any renewal options and therefore cannot be renewed.

2.3 TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: The State may terminate this Contract, in whole or in part, immediately upon notice to the Vendor if it is determined that the actions, or failure to act, of the Vendor, its agents, employees or subcontractors have caused, or reasonably could cause jeopardy to health, safety, or property. The

Contract may be terminated if the State determines that the Vendor lacks the financial resources to perform under the Contract. If Vendor fails to perform to the State’s satisfaction any material requirement of this

Contract or is in violation of a material provision of this Contract, the State shall provide written notice to the Vendor requesting that the breach or noncompliance be remedied within the period of time specified in the State’s written notice. If the breach or noncompliance is not remedied by that date the State may either:

a. immediately terminate the Contract without additional written notice or

b. enforce the terms and conditions of the Contract, and in either event seek any available legal or equitable remedies and damages.

2.4 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: Following thirty (30) days written notice, the State may terminate this

Contract in whole or in part without the payment of any penalty or incurring any further obligation to the

Vendor. Following any such termination for convenience, the Vendor shall be entitled to compensation upon submission of invoices and proof of claim for services provided under this Contract up to and including the date of termination.

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This contract is contingent upon and subject to the availability of funds. The State, at its sole option, may terminate or suspend this contract, in whole or in part, without penalty or further payment being required, if the Illinois General Assembly or the federal funding source fails to make an appropriation sufficient to pay such obligation, or if funds needed are insufficient for any reason. 30 ILCS 500/20-60.

The Vendor shall be entitled to compensation upon submission of invoices and proof of claim for supplies and services provided in compliance with this contract up to and including the date of termination.

3. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

3.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

Upon award, vendors will be required to complete a contract along with applicable forms and disclosures. The required forms are as follows, and are not required at the time of bid submission. They may be located on the CPO’s website at:

https://www2.illinois.gov/cpo/general/Pages/SolicitationandContractTemplates.aspx

FORMS A SECTION

Complete this section if you are not using an Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) Registration #

OR

FORMS B SECTION

Complete this section only if you are using an IPG Registration #

3.2 INVOICING INFORMATION

Vendor(s) are required to attest to the standards set forth in this contract and must include the following statement on every one of their invoices delivered to the Tollway pursuant to statute 605 ILCS 10/16.1.

This statement must be imprinted on the invoice or an attachment attesting to the following statement:

INVOICE#_____________ INVOICE DATE_____________

“The Seller, _______________________________ hereby certifies that the goods, merchandise and wares shipped in accordance with the attached delivery invoice have met all the required standards set forth in the purchasing contract”.

Authorized Representative

If the Vendor does not comply with attesting to the statute 605 ILCS 10/16.1 this will cause delay in payment.

All invoices must include original order date to ensure accurate and timely payment processing.

Invoices shall be sent to the following address:

Illinois Tollway

Attention: Procurement

P.O. Box 3094

Lisle, Illinois 60532-8094 https://www2.illinois.gov/cpo/general/Pages/SolicitationandContractTemplates.aspx

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Pricing

*Notes to Vendor: All Quoted prices shall be valid for 180 days from date of submission.

No price increases shall be accepted.

In the event of a price decrease, the agency is guaranteed to receive the lowest price.

If the Tollway issues an award, the award shall be made to the Responsive/Responsible bidder who submits the lowest price.

METHOD AND RATE OF COMPENSATION: The Tollway is providing the vendor information in the table below for the purpose of determining a low bidder. Vendor shall bid on all items in order to be considered responsive. Failure to bid on all items shall result in a disqualified bid. The estimated quantities of this contract shall be based on a period of three

(3) months; prices shall remain firm for the term of the contract.

Line Description Unit of

Measure Quantities Unit Cost

Extension

(Quantities x

Unit Cost)

HELIAX® Andrew Virtual Air™ Coaxial Cable

Corrugated Copper, 1-5/8 in, Black PE Jacket

Part Number: AVA7-50

4 Rolls - 400 ft. per Roll

Or Equal with Substitute

Ft 1600 $ $

Specify Manufacturer: Specify Part Number:

SnapStak® Hanger for 1-5/8 in coaxial cable

Part Number: SSH-158

Each Kit contains 10 pieces

Or Equal with Substitute

Kit 25 $ $

Specify Manufacturer: Specify Part Number:

Lace-up Hoisting Grip for 5/8 in coaxial cable, elliptical waveguide 85, 90, 127, 132 and PWRT-

Part Number: 29958

Or Equal with Substitute

Each 4 $ $

Specify Manufacturer: Specify Part Number:

Standard Grounding Kit for 1-5/8 in corrugated coaxial cable and elliptical waveguide 52 and 63

Part Number: 220498

Or Equal with Substitute

Each 10 $ $

Specify Manufacturer: Specify Part Number:

EZfit® Automated Cable Preparation Tool for

AVA7-50 coaxial cable

Part Number: A7-EZPT

Or Equal with Substitute

Each 1 $ $

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HELIAX® Low Density Foam Coaxial Cable, corrugated copper, 1/2 in, black PE jacket

Cable must be on reel, and not in a box.

Part Number: LDF4-50A

1 Roll - 500 ft. per Roll

Or Equal with Substitute

Ft 500 $ $

Specify Manufacturer: Specify Part Number:

Total Bid: $

IPG Registration Number: Expiration Date:

COMPANY NAME:

PRICE(S) QUOTED BY:

DATE:

SIGNATURE: