2026-16.1 2024 Microwave Link-Grant.docx

BIDDER CHECKLIST FOR BID 2026-16.1 2024 MICROWAVE LINK

Must include bid specification sheet

Must include bid form signed

Must include bid bond

Must include deviation sheet if there are deviations of specifications.

***THIS PROJECT INSTALLATION WILL RUN CONCURRENT WITH THE MICROWAVE PROJECT 2023***

CALCASIEU PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE

PARISH OF CALCASIEU, LOUISIANA

Is accepting Bid’s on

Purchase and Installation of:

2024 MICROWAVE LINK

BID # 2026-16.1

FEDERAL GRANT SHSP 2024: EMW-2024-SS-05278-S01

This proposal will be received by:

THE PURCHASING AGENT

5450 East Broad Street

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA 70615

until

10:00 A.M., CENTRAL STANDARD TIME

WEDNESDAY

November 5, 2025 Advertisement in the Official Journal

LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS

Please read bidding instructions on the following pages carefully

THIS IS THE BID PROPOSAL OF

FIRM:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

DATE:

BID DUE DATE:

ADVERTISEMENT

The Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, does hereby advertise for sealed bids and will open same on:

1. Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

2. At the Purchasing office of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Archive & Central Distribution Facility, 5450 East Broad Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70615, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. C.S.T.

3. For the purchase and installation of a microwave link.

4. All bids must be submitted on BID FORM or Electronic Bid Form. Paper Bid may be obtained in the Sheriff’s Office Purchasing division in the Administration Building or access electronic bidding through https://www.bidnetdirect.com/louisiana/calcasieuparishsheriffsoffice

5. All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the sum of the base bid and all alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check drawn on a bank insured by the FDIC, or a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Bid Bond Form contained in contract documents, shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the A.M. Best's Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents, all in accordance with LSAR.S. 38:2218. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. If bid is submitted electronically, an electronic bid bond as described in Act No. 590 per the standards adopted by the office of the governor, division of administration and the office of the information technology as provided for in LAC 4:XV.701 will be required. The checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned. Payments on the awarded bids will be made upon delivery of equipment.

6. Preference is given to materials, supplies, and provisions that are produced, manufactured, or grown in Louisiana, quality being equal to articles offered by competitors outside the State.

7. The Sheriff Office reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause as permitted by LA R.S. 38:2214B. The ability of an Entity to reject any bid is applicable only when administered in accordance with the Public Bid Law. In accordance with LSAR.S. 38:2212(B) (1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the bidding documents shall not be waived by any entity.

8. Bids may be held by the Sheriff’s Office for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days from the date of the opening of bids for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigation the qualifications of bidders, prior to award.

9. Official action on this bid will be taken within forty-five (45) days by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.

10. This purchase is being made under a federal grant, SHSP 2024: EMW-2024-SS-05278-S01. All terms and conditions that apply to federal procurement and standards apply.

11. All bids must be plainly marked on the outside of the envelope:

BID 2026-16.1 for Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Purchase and Installation of 2024 Microwave Link Kim Shelton, Purchasing Agent

RUN: Lake Charles American Press – October 17 & October 24, 2025

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Read the entire bid, including all terms and conditions, and specifications. Bid packages should be returned in its entirety. Bidders shall promptly notify the purchasing department of any ambiguity, inconsistency or error which they may discover upon examination of the Bidding Documents. Bidders, requiring clarification or interpretation of Bidding Documents, shall make a written request to the purchasing department at least seven days prior to the date of receipt of bids. Any interpretation, correction or change of the Bidding Documents will be made by Addendum. Interpretations, corrections or changes of the Bidding Documents made in any other manner will not be binding, and Bidders shall not rely upon such interpretations, corrections or changes.

All Bid prices must be typed or written in ink. The bidder should initial any corrections, erasures, or other forms of alteration to unit prices. Amount shall be shown in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy, whichever is in the best interest of the sheriff’s office shall govern.

This bid is to be manually signed in ink, or submitted electronically.

Bid prices shall include delivery of all items (F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid and allowed). Bids containing “payment in advance” or “C.O.D.” requirements may be rejected. Payments on the awarded bids will be made upon delivery of equipment, vehicle, material, or supplies in accordance with established payment procedures of the Division of Finance of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Amount of Bid Bond Required: 5% the bid guarantee must be made payable to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. The bid bond must be in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check drawn on a bank insured by the FDIC, or a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Bid Bond Form contained in contract documents, shall be written by a surety or insurance company currently on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies which is published annually in the Federal Register, or by a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with an A- rating in the latest printing of the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide to write individual bonds up to ten percent of policyholders’ surplus as shown in the A.M. Best’s Key Rating Guide or by an insurance company in good standing licensed to write bid bonds which is either domiciled in Louisiana or owned by Louisiana residents, all in accordance with LSA—R.S. 38:2218. No Bid Bond indication an

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obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable. If bid bond is submitted electronically, an electronic bid bond as described in LSA—R.S. 38:2212 E.(1) per the standards adopted by the Office of the Governor, Division of Administration and the Office of the Information Technology as provided for in LAC 4:XV.701 will be required. The checks of all unsuccessful bidders will be returned. Payments on the awarded bids will be made upon delivery of equipment, vehicle, material, or supplies in accordance with established payment procedures of the Division of Finance of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. The bid guarantees of all unsuccessful bidders will be returned. Bid will not be read and considered, if bid guarantee is not attached.

Amount of Performance Bond, if required: NA or NA % of bid. Amount of Payment Bond, if required. NA or NA % of bid.

Delivery: Must be completed and invoiced no later than January 31, 2026.

The bidder must submit his bid on the form herein provided with the blank spaces filled in for every item(s) on which a bid is submitted. Bids may be rejected, if they show additions not called for, conditional or alternate bids not called for, or for incomplete bids. To assure consideration of your bid, all bids and addenda together with the bid guaranty (if applicable) should be returned in an envelope or package clearly marked with the bid opening date and the bid description, as to indicate its contents without being opened. This envelope shall be sealed and delivered to the location designated herein prior to or by the bid date and time specified in the official advertisement. No responsibility will be attached to Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for the premature opening of a package not properly addressed and identified, and/or delivered to the wrong office. Bids received after the time specified will not be accepted or considered and will be returned to the Bidder.

Bids submitted are subject to provisions of the laws of the State of Louisiana including but not limited to LSA-R.S. 38:2181-2319; instructions to bidders; special conditions; and specifications listed in this solicitation.

IMPORTANT: By signing the bid, the bidder certifies compliance with all instructions to bidders, special conditions and specifications, and further certifies that this bid is made without collusion or fraud. This bid is to be manually signed in ink by a person authorized to bind the vendor (See No. 30). All bid information shall be made with ink or typewritten. Any cost incurred by the vendor in preparing or submitting the Proposal are the responsibility of the Vendor and will not be reimbursed by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Address all inquiries and correspondence to the contact person at the phone and address shown in the specifications. Questions or inquiries regarding proposal documents or specifications are due within seven (7) days from proposal opening. Inquires received after this time period will not be answered or addressed.

1. Mandatory Pre Bid Conference Date: October 29, 2025 @ 10:00am CST at 5450 E. Broad St.

In the purchasing office located at the Archive and Central Distribution Facility Bid Forms.

All paper bids must be submitted on Bid Forms or Electronic Bid Forms. Paper Bids may be obtained in the Office of the Sheriff’s Office Purchasing Agent in the Administration Building or access electronic bidding through https://www.bidnetdirect.com/louisiana/calcasieuparishsheriffsoffice .

All written bids, unless otherwise provided for, must be submitted on, and in accordance with, forms provided herein, properly signed (See No. 30).

Bids submitted in the following manner will not be accepted:

A. Bid contains no signature indicating intent to be bound;

B. Bid filled out in pencil; and/or C. Bid not submitted on the Sheriff’s Office Bid Form (Paper Form).

Standards of Quality.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to reject any materials it deems unsuitable for the proposed intent. Any product or service bid shall conform to all applicable Federal, State, or municipal laws and regulations and the specifications contained in the solicitation. Whenever the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office states in the specifications name of a certain brand, make, manufacturer, or definite specification that they are used only to denote the quality standard of product desired and that they do not restrict bidders to the specific brand, make, manufacturer, or specification named and that equivalent products will be acceptable. Bidder should specify the brand and model number of the product offered in his bid. Bids not specifying brand and model number shall be considered as offering the exact products specified in the solicitation. Retrofitted equipment from

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different manufacturers will not be accepted unless written consent from each manufacturer involved is presented with the bid stating that equipment has been tested and proven compatible. Any equipment, vehicle, material, or supplies to be furnished under this proposal shall be in strict compliance with the specifications herein for said equipment, vehicle, material, or supplies, and the decision of the Sheriff’s Office Administrator as to the true meaning of same shall be final. All customary guarantees for workmanship and replacements of defective parts, as specified, by the manufacturer for the particular item furnished shall apply to the equipment, vehicle, material, or supplies furnished under this bid. Product as per bid shall have been in production for no less than three (3) years, if applicable.

Descriptive Information.

Bidders proposing an equivalent brand or model should submit with the bid information (such as illustrations, descriptive literature, and technical data) sufficient for Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office to evaluate quality suitability and compliance with the specifications in the solicitation. Failure to submit descriptive information may cause bid to be rejected. Any change made to a manufacturer’s published specifications submitted for a product shall be verifiable by the manufacturer. If item(s) bid do not fully comply with specifications (including brand and/or product number), bidder must state in what respect item(s) deviate. Failure to note exceptions on the bid form will not relieve the successful bidder(s) from supplying the actual products requested.

Bid Opening.

Bidders may attend the bid opening, but no information or opinions concerning the ultimate contract award will be given at the bid opening or during the evaluation process. Bids may be examined within 72 hours after bid opening. Information pertaining to completed files may be secured by requesting in writing from the Purchasing Department. Bid tabulations may be mailed after award of bid.

Award.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to award items separately, grouped or on an all-or-none basis and to reject any or all bids. Each and every bid will be evaluated based upon the proposed product price, specification, product support, performance characteristics, and suitability, in the opinion of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s

Office to properly perform the tasks required. Final determination based upon previously stated criteria of purchase award, is to be the sole discretion of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Prices.

Unless otherwise specified by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office in the solicitation, bid prices must be complete, including transportation prepaid by bidder to destination and firm for acceptance for a minimum of forty-five (45) days. If accepted, prices must be firm for the contractual period. Bids other than F.O.B. destination, freight prepaid and allowed may be rejected. Prices should be quoted in the unit (each, box, case, etc.) as specified in the solicitation.

Deliveries/Acceptance.

Bids may be rejected if the delivery time indicated is longer than that specified in the solicitation. Upon delivery of the product to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, an inspection of the same will be made by a representative of the Sheriff’s Office at the point of delivery. Acceptance of the product will be made after inspector determines that all requirements of the specifications and the bid have been met.

Taxes.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is exempt from all state and local sales and use taxes provided by LSA-R.S. 47:301 (8) (c).

New Products.

Unless specifically called for in the solicitation, all products for purchase must be new, never previously used, and the current model and/or packaging. No remanufactured, demonstrator, used, or irregular product will be considered for purchase unless otherwise specified in the solicitation. The manufacturer’s standard warranty will apply unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.

Contract/Contract Renewals.

The entire bid package in accordance with all plans, specifications, instructions, general conditions, special conditions, any addenda issued, and the proposal, including alternates, unit prices becomes the contract upon award by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.

The Contractor shall and will provide and furnish all materials, equipment, and labor and perform the work required to build, construct, and complete in a thorough and workmanlike manner, to the satisfaction of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office in accordance with all plans, specifications, instructions, general conditions, special conditions, any addenda issued, and the proposal, including alternates, unit prices, and allowances (if applicable) on file in the office of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, as fully as if set out herein, and hereby becomes a part of this Contract.

Warranties, Termination of Agreement and Dispute Resolution, Contract Cancellation.

Contractor warrants the following: (1) that it has the experience and ability to perform the scope of work required in this Agreement, (2) that it will perform said scope of work in a professional, competent and timely manner, (3) that its services, reports and materials furnished hereunder will be represented, (4) that it has the power to enter into and perform this Agreement, and (5) that its performance of this Agreement shall not infringe upon or violate any third party or any federal, state or municipal laws.

While both parties agree to negotiate all contractual disputes in good faith, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time upon written notice of termination, in which event, The Contractor will be reimbursed for all construction activity, products and/or services satisfactorily provided up until the date of termination. If the notice of termination states that it is “for cause”, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office will state the cause or causes alleged and may withhold payment of any costs and fees related to, arising from or incident to the stated cause or causes for termination. If the parties are unable to independently and satisfactorily resolve any disagreement then both parties agree that any contractual disagreement will be resolved under the jurisdiction of the 14th Judicial District Court for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has the right to cancel any contract, for cause, including but not limited to the following: (1) Failure to deliver within the time specified in the contract; (2) Failure of the product or service to meet specifications, conform to sample quality, or to be delivered in good condition; (3) Misrepresentation by the contractor; (4) Fraud, collusion, conspiracy, or other unlawful means of obtaining any contract with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office; (5) Conflict of contract provisions with constitutional or statutory provisions of federal, state, or municipal law; (6) Any other breach of contract.

Default of Bidder/Contractor.

Failure to deliver within the time specified in the bid will constitute a default and may cause cancellation of the contract and/or the bid guaranty accompanying the bid shall be forfeited by the bidder. Where the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office has determined the contractor to be in default, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to purchase any or all products or services covered by the contract on the open market and to charge the contractor with cost in excess of the contract price.

Order of Priority.

In the event there is a conflict between the instructions to bidders or standard conditions and the special conditions, the special conditions shall govern.

Applicable Law.

All contracts shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of the State of Louisiana.

Equal Opportunity.

By submitting and signing this bid, bidder agrees that he will not discriminate in the rendering of services to and/or employment of individuals because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, veteran status, or any other non-merit factor.

Special Accommodation.

Any “qualified individual with a disability” as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act who has submitted a bid and desires to attend the bid opening, must notify this office in writing not later than seven (7) days prior to the bid opening date of their need for special accommodations. If the request cannot be reasonably provided, the individual will be informed before the bid opening.

Indemnity.

The CONTRACTOR will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the SHERIFF’S OFFICE, including the SHERIFF’S OFFICE employees and agents, from and against any and all claims or liabilities arising from the fault of the CONTRACTOR, its employees or agents in carrying out the CONTRACTOR’S duties and obligations under the terms of this agreement. The SHERIFF’S OFFICE will indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the CONTRACTOR, including the CONTRACTOR’S employees and agents, from and against any and all claims or liabilities arising from the fault of the SHERIFF’S OFFICE, its employees or agents in carrying out the SHERIFF’S OFFICE duties and obligations under the terms of this agreement. This section will survive the termination of this agreement. In the event that either party takes any action to enforce this mutual indemnity provision, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs arising as a result thereof.

Signature Authority.

In accordance with LSA-R.S. 38:2212, the person signing the bid must be:

A. The signature on the bid is that of any corporate officer, partnership member or other individual specifically authorized to submit a bid as reflected in the appropriate records on file with the secretary of state; or B. An individual authorized to bind the vendor as reflected by a corporate resolution, certificate or affidavit; or C. Other documents indicating authority, which are acceptable to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Tie Bids.

A. Definition: Tie bids - low responsive bids from responsible bidders that are identical in price and which meet all requirements and criteria set forth in the Invitation for Bids.

B. Award. In the discretion of the Purchasing Agent, award shall be made in any manner that will discourage tie bids. This would include, but is not limited to, consideration of such factors as resident business, proximity, past performance, delivery, and completeness of bid proposal, or a coin toss. Tie bids over $10,000 must be reported to the attorney general. See LSA-R.S. 39:1626 Reporting of Suspected Collusive Bidding or Negotiations.

Change Orders.

Change orders shall be justified in writing and approved by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Purchasing Department prior to work commencing. Cost savings realized by the Contractor as a result of any change orders shall be reimbursed to the Parish.

Contract Modifications.

Contract modifications may result from technological enhancements, manufacturer discontinuance, or obsolescence. If an item meets or exceeds original specifications and the price is equal to or lower than the original bid price, a contract modification may be requested in writing by the Contractor to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Purchasing Department for review.

Rejection.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with LA ⎯R.S. 38:2212B.(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, those stated in the advertisement for bids, and those required on the Bid Form shall not be considered as informalities and shall not be waived by any public entity.

Invoices.

Invoice for the product, delivery and accepted shall be made out by the bidder using his own invoice forms. The invoice should be in triplicate, and a copy of the Official Purchase Order should be attached to the invoice. Payments on the awarded bids will be made upon delivery of equipment, vehicle, materials, or supplies in accordance with established payment procedures of the Division of Finance of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Other.

The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office prior to award may request a list of references of all products sold as per bid specifications within the last year in the State of Louisiana.

1. Bid delivery instructions for Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Paper Bids may be mailed through the U.S. Postal Service to:

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Archive & Central Distribution Facility Purchasing: Attention Kim Shelton 5450 East Broad Street Lake Charles, LA 70615

Paper Bids may be delivered by hand or courier service to our physical location as follows:

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Archive & Central Distribution Facility Purchasing: Attention Kim Shelton 5450 East Broad Street Lake Charles, LA 70615

(337) 602-6846

The Bid must be sealed in a package(s) and, in addition to the address shown above, should have the following information showing on the outside:

Bidder’s Name, Contact, Phone Number, and Email address Bid name Bid Due Date Bid Number & Louisiana Contractor’s License Number (if bid amount is $50,000 or more for public works bid)

Bidder is solely responsible for ensuring that its courier service provider makes inside deliveries to our physical location. Physical location meaning inside the Purchasing Office of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office. The Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office is not responsible for any delays caused by the bidder’s chosen means of bid delivery. Bidder is solely responsible for the timely delivery of its bid. Failure to meet the bid opening date and time shall result in rejection of the bid.

CURRENT INSURANCE CERTIFICATE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED WITH BID.

BID SPECIFICATION FORM

November 5, 2025 Bid for Purchase and Installation of Microwave Link

1. Vinton LWIN tower (30°11'55.49"N,93°37'43.17"W) Install a licensed 6 Ghz radio and dish on monopole pointing to the Starks Fire Department tower (30°18'53.15"N,93°40'3.94"W) with at least 300Mbps link capacity. Install AGS IDU in building with fiber handoff including data and radio management to CPSO network. Install single mode fiber from customer provided switch to radio equipment. Install coax IF from ODU to IDU. Tune link to meet FCC required specifications and hardware maintenance performance requirements. Includes (1) Base Radio & (1) Microwave Antennae.

2.Starks Fire Department tower (30°18'53.15"N,93°40'3.94"W Install a licensed 6 Ghz radio and dish on monopole pointing to the Vinton LWIN tower (30°11'55.49"N,93°37'43.17"W) with at least 300Mbps link capacity. Install AGS IDU in building with fiber handoff including data and radio management to CPSO network. Install single mode fiber from customer provided switch to radio equipment. Install coax IF from ODU to IDU. Tune link to meet FCC required specifications and hardware maintenance performance requirements. Includes (1) Base Radio & (1) Microwave Antennae.

3. Arsene LeBlue LWIN radio tower: (30° 4'0.81"N,93°14'58.04"W) Install a licensed 6 Ghz radio and dish on monopole pointing to the Enterprise Boulevard tower LWIN tower (30°13'45.32"N, 93°12'19.22"W) with at least 300Mbps link capacity. Install AGS IDU in building with fiber handoff including data and radio management to CPSO network. Install single mode fiber from customer provided switch to radio equipment. Install coax IF from ODU to IDU. Tune link to meet FCC required specifications and hardware maintenance performance requirements. Includes (1) Base Radio & (1) Microwave Antennae.

4. Enterprise Boulevard tower (30°13'45.32"N, 93°12'19.22"W) Install a licensed 6 Ghz radio and dish on monopole pointing to the Arsene Leblue LWIN radio tower (30° 4'0.81"N,93°14'58.04"W) with at least 300Mbps link capacity. Install AGS IDU in building with fiber handoff including data and radio management to CPSO network. Install single mode fiber from customer provided switch to radio equipment. Install coax IF from ODU to IDU. Tune link to meet FCC required specifications and hardware maintenance performance requirements. Includes (1) Base Radio & (1) Microwave Antennae.

5. Equipment:

6-GHz Frequency Radios / no substitution Split Architect = Indoor Modem with Outdoor Radio / no substitution Indoor Unit to have 8xGE LAN interface minimum (6 simultaneous) Capacity design of 500 Mbps (per direction) Adaptive Modulation Packet Header Compression Remote Ethernet Monitoring 256-AES Encryption

Installation:

½” Heliax from IDU to Radio / no substitution.

Ground Kits for Heliax top and bottom / minimum Isolated busbar grounding for radios top and bottom w/stranded conductor between them (#2) IDU chassis grounding and RF medium surge suppression bonded to tower grounding Fiber handoff to customer switch All installation work warrantied for Manufacturer Standard Equipment Warranty equivalent Vendor to provide references for at least (3) customer installs of quoted equipment (Links complete with Integration to customers network handoff)

System Performance Design:

999.99 (5 – 9’s) reliability Manufacturer approved path calculation required with bid submittal System FCC coordination plan to be included with approved frequencies

BID FORM SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The bidder should submit with their bid the latest cuts and printed literature from the manufacturer on the proposed equipment, vehicle, material, or supplies described in detail.

Connection to 700-800 MHz radio systems: Includes equipment, all labor and materials for connections to existing radio system. Connections must be Performed by a Motorola authorized dealer.

Service response: The vendor shall show the ability to be at the equipment site in under 60 Minutes in the event of an equipment failure or other technical issue. This requirement is 24 hours a day, 365 days a year inclusive of Weekends and holidays.

The vendor MUST use the following specified equipment due to the fact that this project incorporates additional links into the existing network: SIAE AGS20. CPSO currently has spare equipment of this make and model to facilitate repairs as needed. For this reason, the specified make and model is not negotiable. No deviations or substitutions will be allowed.

Note: The bid amount includes all equipment, labor, technical services, travel and any and all parts and supplies required to execute and service this Project as stated in an agreed upon contract once award is made. Cost overruns are prohibited.

Bids will not be accepted unless the firm submitting the bid has an operational factory adequate for and devoted to the manufacturer of the equipment, vehicle, material, or supplies it proposes to supply. Bids will be accepted only from established manufacturers or their authorized dealers.

Bidder must check each specification item as “yes” or “no” to indicate that the equipment, vehicle, material, or supplies meets specifications. If the equipment, vehicle, material, or supplies does not meet the specifications, the bidder must check “no” and write in the deviation on the specification sheet. Upon delivery, the equipment, vehicle, material, or supplies must comply with the bidder’s bid sheet. Successful bidders must provide at the time of delivery, factory line set tickets for each unit purchased if required in the specifications.

In the event a bidder’s proposed equipment, vehicle, material, or supplies differs from the specifications, the bidder shall explain the deviations in detail, using the attached deviations narrative form provided. Failure to do so could result in bid rejection. The absence of specification deviations will hold the bidder strictly accountable to the specifications as written.

A demonstration of equipment/vehicle conforming to these specifications must be demonstrated at least five (5) days prior to bid opening, if required in the specifications. The successful bidder may provide factory trained personnel to conduct Operator and Mechanic training at the time of delivery as required in the applicable specifications. A minimum of two (2) days training to be held at one of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office locations, if the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office deems training is necessary.

Bidder is to supply at least one copy of the complete operation and maintenance manuals covering the equipment and vehicles as delivered. Additional copies of operations and maintenance manuals if required will be detailed in the specifications.

Successful bidder must perform or provide for all warranty work to be completed within the boundary of Calcasieu Parish by an authorized dealer or provide for the transport of the complete unit (product) to and from an authorized dealer at no cost to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office or if vehicle/equipment is driven, the successful bidder must pay the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office the IRS Standard Mileage Rate (for business miles driven) times the number of miles driven to and from authorized dealer. If at any time during the warranty period, the party designated for warranty work is unable or unwilling to perform the warranty work in a timely manner as determined by the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office may at its option perform said warranty work utilizing Calcasieu Parish personnel or sublet warranty work. Whereas all cost for the performance of this work shall be reimbursed by bidder to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office in a timely manner.

BID FORM SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Bidders shall indicate in their proposals the number of working days for delivery of the completed vehicle/equipment from the date of bid acceptance by the Purchaser. The vehicle/equipment shall be delivered complete and ready for operation. A vehicle, to insure proper break-in of all components, shall be delivered under its own power as rail or truck freight is not acceptable.

The competency and responsibility of bidders will be considered in making the award. Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to reject any and all bids for just cause. In accordance with LSAR.S. 38:2212 B.(1), the provisions and requirements of this Section, and those stated in the bidding documents, shall not be waived by any public entity. These specifications together with any other documents required herein, shall be included and/or made a part of the final contract. Bidder should submit a copy of the proposed contract form.

Pursuant to LA-R.S. 38:2212.8: Prohibition of bids from or contracts with unlicensed dealers and further states:

A public entity shall not accept any bid from or enter into any contract or cooperative endeavor agreement, or any other transaction for the procurement of vehicles, with a dealer who does not possess a valid dealer’s license issued under the provisions of R.S. 32:1254. A public entity shall require that any bid submitted by, or a contract or cooperative endeavor agreement with, a dealer for the purchase of vehicles shall include a copy of a valid dealer’s license issued under the provisions of R.S. 32:1254.

A public entity shall reject any bid submitted by a dealer for the purchase of vehicles which does not include a copy of a valid dealer license. A public entity shall not sign a contract or cooperative endeavor agreement with a dealer for the purchase of vehicles which does not include a copy of a valid dealer license. If in the course of an audit or review by the legislative auditor, pursuant to the powers and duties in R.S. 24:513, a violation of this Section is found, the legislative auditor shall report such findings to the Louisiana Motor Vehicle Commission.

Vendor represents that the prices charged to the Sheriff’s Office on bid items do not exceed selling prices to other customers for the same or substantially similar items or services for comparable quantities under similar terms and conditions.

NON PUBLIC WORKS FORM

Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, will receive sealed bids for the purchase and installation of a microwave link, until 10:00 AM CST, Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office Archive & Central Distribution Facility, 5450 East Broad Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70615.

ANY deviations from the specifications outlined herein MUST BE NOTED at the time of the bid submittal, and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to make a determination as to the quality of the deviation. Any questions regarding said specifications should be directed to Val Harrelson (337-936-9046) or by email vharrelson@cpso.com .

(Amounts shall be shown in both words and figures. In case of discrepancy, whichever is in the best interest of the Sheriff’s Office shall govern.)

Pursuant to Louisiana Revised Statue R.S.38:2212.8; which states “to prohibit public entities from accepting bids from or enter into any contract or cooperative endeavor agreement or any other transaction for the procurement of vehicles with dealer who does not possess a valid dealer’s license issued under the provisions of R.S. 32:1254.”

List Make and Model of Equipment/Vehicle being bid:

The bidder’s Factory authorized dealer to perform warranty work is:

Name:

Location:

Phone:

Please bid as follows:

Expected delivery date: _______________________

ACKNOWLDGE ADDENDUM #1 if applicable _________________________

TOTAL DELIVERED BID PRICE for Purchase and installation of microwave link

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Cents

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SUBMITTED BY:

COMPANY NAME

MAILING ADDRESS:

FEDERAL I.D. Number:

WEBSITE:

AGENT’S NAME:

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SIGNATURE:

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BID BOND

FOR

Date: ________________

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That of , as Principal, and , as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, (Obligee), in the full and just sum of five (5%) percent of the total amount of this proposal, including all alternates, lawful money of the United States, for payment of which sum, well and truly be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally firmly by these presents.

Surety represents that it is listed on the current U. S. Department of the Treasury Financial Management Service list of approved bonding companies as approved for an amount equal to or greater that the amount for which it obligates itself in this instrument or that it is a Louisiana domiciled insurance company with at least an A - rating in the latest printing of the A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide. If surety qualifies by virtue of its Best's listing, the Bond amount may not exceed ten percent of policyholders' surplus as shown in the latest A. M. Best's Key Rating Guide.

Surety further represents that it is licensed to do business in the State of Louisiana and that this Bond is signed by surety's agent or attorney-in-fact. This Bid Bond is accompanied by appropriate power of attorney.

THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH that, whereas said Principal is herewith submitting its proposal to the Obligee on a Contract for:

NOW, THEREFORE, if the said Contract be awarded to the Principal and the Principal shall, within such time as may be specified, enter into the Contract in writing and give a good and sufficient bond to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of the Contract with surety acceptable to the Obligee, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise this obligation shall become due and payable.

AUTHORIZED OFFICER-OWNER-PARTNER AGENT OR ATTORNEY-IN-FACT (SEAL)

Records, Audits and Other Grant Compliance Issues

It is understood that this agreement will be utilized as part of a federal reimbursement grant (Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency management Agent- Hazard Mitigation Grant Program – CFDA 90.379) and therefore both parties agree to maintain accounts and records, including personnel, property and financial records, adequately to identify and account for all costs pertaining to this agreement and to ensure full compliance with the requirements of the above grant.

For audit purposes, all records will be made available by both parties to any authorized representative of either party and said records will be retained for three (3) years after the close out of the grant or three (3) years from the final contractual payment under this agreement, whichever is later. It is also agreed that all records shall be made available to either party at no additional charge for such information. If any confidential information is obtained during the course of this agreement, both parties agree not to release that information without the approval of the other party unless instructed otherwise by court order or as required by law.

In compliance with grantor and national policy requirements, including the above referenced federal grant requirements, both parties agree to adhere to the following regulations, where applicable:

(1) Federally Required Contractual Provisions:

(a) Administrative, Contractual or Legal Remedies are required in all contracts in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold amount that are funded with federal funds and are addressed in various sections of this agreement,

(b) Termination Provision requires all contracts in excess of $10,000 to contain a provision for termination of the contract for cause or convenience and this provision is addressed in Section 8 of this agreement,

(c) For all contracts that meet the definition of “federally assisted construction contract” in 41 CFR Part 60-1.3, must include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 C.F.R. § 60- 1.4(b), in accordance with Executive Order 11246, Equal Employment Opportunity, as amended by Executive Order 11375, which requires equal opportunity for all persons, without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin, employed or seeking employment with government contractors or with contractors performing under federally assisted construction contracts.

The regulation at 41 C.F.R. Part 60-1.4(b) requires the insertion of the following contract clause.

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following:

Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

(3) The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

(4) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided advising the said labor union or workers' representatives of the contractor's commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

(5) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

(6) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.

(7) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.

(d) For all construction or repair contracts, Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act which requires all contracts and sub-grants for construction or repair to contain a provision that prohibits a contractor or sub-contractor from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion or repairs of public work to give up any part of the compensation to which he is otherwise entitled,

(e) For all construction contracts in excess of $2,000 and required by federal grant regulations, Davis Bacon Act which requires payments of wages for laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the minimum wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor and said wage payments will be made at least weekly,

(f) For all applicable contracts in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act which prohibits certain unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous working conditions and requires that wages of every mechanic and…