23-0106_RFQ_Fluke Cable Analyzer~3.docx

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

RFQ# 23-0106R / Fluke Cable Analyzer Kit

BIDBUY BID #-39747

*Quotes must be submitted no later than as published on the Bid in BidBuy.

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 an Industrial Ethernet DSX Cable Analyzer Kit DSX2-5-IE-K1 Or Tollway Approved Equivalent with three years extended maintenance and support. .

1.1.1. Brand Name Only or Equal: Specifications are to establish standards of quality and performance and not to 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, performance, design, and suitability for intended use. The Illinois Tollway’s determination thereof shall be final.

1.1.2. 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.

1.1.3. Backorders: Electronic or written notification of backordered items shall be sent immediately to the Tollway. For any backorders 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.

1.1.4. 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 the contract.

1.2 MILESTONES AND DELIVERABLES:

1.2.1 INVOICES: Vendor shall submit itemized invoices within fifteen (15) days of each delivery to the Tollway. Invoices shall be marked to the attention of the Contract Invoice Administrator and delivered to the Illinois Tollway, P.O. Box 3094, in Lisle, IL 60532, or FinanceInvoices@getipass.com.

1.3 VENDOR/STAFF SPECIFICATIONS: The Vendor shall be the manufacturer or an authorized dealer/distributor/reseller 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 original product warranty and manufacturer’s related services such as product information, product recall notices, etc. The Tollway shall require the bidder to submit a letter from the manufacturer which authorizes their distribution of this product upon request of the Tollway. The Tollway is aware that, in the Information Technology industry, manufacturers often make products or services available to customers via an indirect channel. Those channel participants may be referred to as resellers, distributors, partners, providers, or other designations. The Tollway is unable to research, distinguish and define the various types of manufacturer sales programs for all products and services on the market; therefore, the Tollway may require that vendors responding to this bid provide an artifact (i.e. certification, statement), on the manufacturer’s letterhead, indicating the bidder’s ability and authorization to resell and deliver products or services to the customer on behalf of the manufacturer. Vendors providing bids are also required to acknowledge responsibility for and authorization to provide pre- and post-sales support, where applicable. The artifact shall be available upon request of the Tollway.

1.4 TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY: Delivery shall be freight on board (FOB) between the hours of 8:30 am through 3:00 pm Local Time to the following location: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, 2700 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove, IL 60515, ATTN: IT Helpdesk – Elliott Krieter, Network Manager. Deliveries shall be made within ten (10) working days after receipt of an order. Delivery shall be made to the Illinois Tollway, located at 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL. 60515, Monday through Friday, except State holidays, between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Local Time.

2. TERM AND TERMINATION

2.1 TERM OF THIS CONTRACT: The estimated duration of this contract shall be for the period of three years. Unless otherwise specified, this Contract shall commence upon the last dated signature of the Parties.

2.2 RENEWAL: This Contract may not 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.

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 shall be required to complete either a basic ordering agreement (BOA) or contract, along with a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) page, and, dependent upon dollar value, Standard Illinois Certifications. These forms can be found on the CPO’s website at the following address:

Solicitation and Contract Templates and Forms (illinois.gov)

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 Email: FinanceInvoices@getipass.com

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 Tollway is guaranteed to receive the lowest price.

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

METHOD AND RATE OF COMPENSATION: Vendor shall be compensated by the following method: Unit Price times the estimated quantity.

Pricing shall be submitted in the following format: Vendor shall enter its Unit Price in BidBuy.

The Tollway is providing the vendor information in the table below for determining a low bidder. Vendor shall bid on listed item to be considered responsive. Failure to bid on item shall result in a disqualified bid.

COMPANY NAME:

PRICE(S) QUOTED BY:

DATE:

SIGNATURE:

RFQ# #23-0106R /Fluke Cable Analyzer Kit Page 1 image1.png