24 Hr - Bid Cat 6.pdf

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 1 (Rev 2023-05-23)

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION

Competitive Solicitation: No. 20422 – Communications & Marketing Services

Contract Categories and Subcategories for which Bidder is submitting a Bid:

Check appropriate box(es)

☐ Category 1 – Advertising & Marketing Campaigning

☐ Category 2 – Brand Development

☐ Category 3 – Photography ☐ Subcategory A - Portrait ☐ Subcategory B – Inside Events ☐ Subcategory C- Outside Events ☐ Subcategory D - Landscapes

☐ Category 4 – Social Marketing Campaign

☐ Category 5 – Graphic Design

☐ Category 6 – Video Production & Editing ☐ Subcategory A - Events ☐ Subcategory B- Documentary ☐ Subcategory C - Scripted

Bidder: 24 Hours Media LLC Type/print full legal name of Bidder

Bidder’s Address: 338 Kaiser Rd NW Olympia, WA 98502 Type/print Bidder’s Address

Bidder Organization Type:

Check appropriate box

Corporation: ☐ Domestic ☐ Foreign

Limited Liability Company (LLC): ☐ Domestic ☐ Foreign

Partnership: ☐ Domestic ☐ Foreign

Sole Proprietorship: ☐

* Note: A sole proprietorship is an unincorporated business owned and run by an individual with no distinction between the business and the owner. It is not a legal entity. It simply refers to a person who owns the business and is personally responsible for its debts and who pays personal income taxes on profits earned from the business.

If you are a bidder who operates a business on your own, you automatically are a sole proprietor unless you have adopted a business structure (e.g., corporation, LLC, partnership).

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 2

State of Formation for Corp./LLC/Partnership :

Washington Type/print the state where the corporation, LLC, or partnership is formed – e.g., ‘Washington’ if domestic and the name of the state if ‘Foreign’ (i.e., not Washington)

Doing Business Under Another Name:

Check appropriate box

State whether Bidder has been doing business under another name during the past five years:

☐ Bidder has NOT done business under another name

☐ Bidder HAS done business under another name

If Bidder HAS done business under another name, provide the name(s) and addresses:

Name:

Address:

Bidder, through the duly authorized undersigned, makes this certification as a required element of submitting a responsive bid. Bidder certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief that the following are true, complete, correct, and made in good faith:

1. UNDERSTANDING. Bidder certifies that Bidder has read, thoroughly examined, and fully understands all of the provisions in the Competitive Solicitation (including all exhibits) and the terms and conditions of the Contract and any amendments or clarifications to the Competitive Solicitation and agrees to abide by the same.

2. ACCURACY. Bidder certifies that Bidder has carefully prepared and reviewed its bid and fully supports the accuracy of the same. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that Enterprise Services shall not be responsible for any errors or omission on the part of Bidder in preparing its bid. Bidder further certifies that the facts declared here are true and accurate. Bidder further understands and acknowledges that the continuing compliance with these statements and all requirements of the Competitive Solicitation are conditions precedent to the award or continuation of the resulting Contract.

3. NO COLLUSION, ANTI-COMPETITIVE PRACTICES, OR SHARING BID INFORMATION. Bidder certifies that Bidder has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with this Competitive Solicitation. Bidder further certifies that Bidder’s bid prices have been arrived at independently, without engaging in collusion, bid rigging, or any other illegal activity, and without for the purpose of restricting competition any consultation, communication, or agreement with any other bidder or competitor relating to (a) those prices, (b) the intention to submit a bid, or

(c) the methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered. Bidder further certifies that Bidder has not been and will not knowingly disclose its bid prices, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder or competitor before award of a Contract, unless otherwise required by law. Bidder further certifies that Bidder has made no attempt and shall not make any attempt to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition.

Bidder, however, freely may join with other persons or organizations for the purpose of presenting a joint bid. Whether done directly or indirectly, communicating bid information with other bidders, collusion, or anti-competitive actions among bidders are prohibited. If there is

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 3 evidence of such communication, collusion, or anti-competitive activities among bidders, Enterprise Services reserves the right to disqualify such bidders.

4. FIRM OFFER. Bidder certifies that its bid pertaining to the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation is a firm offer which cannot be withdrawn for a time period of ninety (90) days from and after the bid due date specified in the Competitive Solicitation. Enterprise Services may accept such bid, with or without further negotiation, at any time within such period. In the event of a protest, Bidder’s bid shall remain valid for such time period or until the protest and any related court action is resolved, whichever is later.

5. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Bidder certifies that, in preparing its bid, Bidder has not been assisted by any current or former employee of the State of Washington whose duties relate (or did relate) to this Competitive Solicitation or prospective Contract and who was assisting in other than the employee’s official, public capacity. Bidder further certifies that no such current or former public employee nor any member of such person’s immediate family have any financial interest in the outcome of Bidder’s bid.

6. NO REIMBURSEMENT. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that the State of Washington will not reimburse Bidder for any costs incurred in the preparation of Bidder’s bid. All bids become the property of the State of Washington, and Bidder claims no proprietary right to the ideas, writings, items, or samples unless so stated in the bid.

7. PERFORMANCE. Bidder certifies that Bidder understands that its submittal of a bid and execution of this Bidder’s Certification certifies Bidder’s willingness to comply with the Contract, if awarded such. By submitting this bid, Bidder hereby offers to furnish the goods and/or services solicited pursuant to this Competitive Solicitation in compliance with all terms, conditions, and performance requirements contained in this Competitive Solicitation and the resulting Contract or, if applicable, as detailed on a Contract Issues List, if permitted, in this Competitive Solicitation.

8. Insurance. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ BIDDER HAS REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder has attached a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract (note: Bidder must attach the Insurance Certificate).

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED INSURANCE. Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract but, if designated as the/an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will provide such a Certificate of Insurance, without exception of any kind, to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE REQUIRED INSURANCE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder does not have a current, valid Certificate of Insurance for each and all of the required insurance coverages as specified in the Contract and, if designated as the/an Apparent Successful Bidder would not be able to provide such a Certificate of Insurance to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation.

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 4

9. DEBARMENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ NO DEBARMENT. Bidder and/or its principals are not presently nor has ever been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with any federal, state, or local governmental entity within the United States.

OR

☐ DEBARRED. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder and/or its principals presently are debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from contracting with a federal, state, or local governmental entity within the United States.

10. CRIMINAL OFFENCE. Bidder (including Bidder’s officers) certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ NO CRIMINAL OFFENSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract;

violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property. Bidder further certifies that it is not presently indicted or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in this paragraph.

OR

☐ CRIMINAL OFFENSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has been convicted or had a civil judgment rendered against Bidder for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a governmental contract; violation of any federal or state antitrust statute; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property.

11. WAGE THEFT PREVENTION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ NO WAGE VIOLATIONS. Bidder has NOT been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, any provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

OR

☐ VIOLATIONS OF WAGE LAWS. Bidder has been determined by a final and binding citation and notice of assessment issued by the Washington Department of Labor and Industries or through a civil judgment entered by a court of limited or general jurisdiction to have willfully violated, as defined in RCW 49.48.082, a provision of RCW chapters 49.46, 49.48, or 49.52 within three (3) years prior to the date of the above-referenced Competitive Solicitation date.

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 5

12. CIVIL RIGHTS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. Bidder complies with all applicable requirements regarding civil rights. Such requirements prohibit discrimination against individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

OR

☐ NON-COMPLIANCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. Bidder does not comply with all applicable requirements regarding civil rights.

13. WORKERS’ RIGHTS (EXECUTIVE ORDER 18-03). Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ NO MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION WAIVERS FOR EMPLOYEES. Bidder does NOT require its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

OR

☐ MANDATORY INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION CLAUSES AND CLASS OR COLLECTIVE ACTION WAVERS FOR EMPLOYEES. Bidder requires its employees, as a condition of employment, to sign or agree to mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class or collective action waivers.

14. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. BIDDER CERTIFIES AS FOLLOWS (MUST CHECK ONE):

☐ NO TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. Bidder has not, within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

OR

☐ TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT OR CAUSE. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), within the three (3) year period preceding the date of this Competitive Solicitation, Bidder has had one (1) or more federal, state, or local governmental contracts terminated for cause or default.

15. TAXES. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ TAXES PAID. Except as validly contested, Bidder is not delinquent and has paid or has arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and has filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

OR

☐ DELINQUENT TAXES. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder has not paid or arranged for payment of all taxes due to the State of Washington and/or has not timely filed all required returns and reports as applicable.

16. FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. Bidder is financially stable and solvent, has adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations, has not commenced bankruptcy proceedings voluntarily or otherwise, and is not subject to any judgments, liens, or https://www.governor.wa.gov/sites/default/files/exe_order/18-03%20-%20Workers%20Rights%20%28tmp%29.pdf

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 6 encumbrances of any kind affecting title to any Goods or Services that are the subject of this Competitive Solicitation.

OR

☐ NOT FINANCIALLY SOLVENT. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder is not financially stable and solvent – i.e., Bidder does not have adequate cash reserves to meet all financial obligations, has commenced bankruptcy proceedings voluntarily or otherwise, or is subject to a judgment, lien, or encumbrance that affects title to the Goods or Services that are the subject of this Competitive Solicitation.

17. LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder, if conducting business other than as a sole proprietorship certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ CURRENT LAWFUL REGISTRATION. Bidder is in good standing in the State of Washington and the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized, including having timely filed all required annual reports.

OR

☐ DELINQUENT REGISTRATION. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), Bidder currently is not in good standing in the State of Washington and/or the jurisdiction where Bidder is organized.

NOTE: This certification applies only to bidders that are organized as separate legal entities (e.g., a corporation, partnership, limited liability company). If bidder is a sole proprietor, this certification should not be answered.

18. REGISTRATION WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is registered with the Washington Secretary of State, is in good standing, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number: .

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington Secretary of State but, if designated as the/an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will register with the Washington Secretary of State to obtain a UBI number and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ BIDDER IS NOT REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON SECRETARY OF STATE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington Secretary of State and Bidder declines to register with the Washington Secretary of State. Note: Enterprise Services requires all awarded bidders (including Washington firms and out of state firms) to be registered with the Washington Secretary of State. Bidders who are not registered will not be awarded a Contract.

NOTE This certification applies only to bidders that are organized as separate legal entities (e.g., a corporation, partnership, limited liability company). If bidder is a sole proprietor, this certification should not be answered.

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 7

19. REGISTRATION WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ BIDDER IS REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue, has a business license to do business in Washington, and has the following Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number: .

OR

☐ BIDDER WILL REGISTER WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue but, if designated as the/an Apparent Successful Bidder, Bidder will register with the Washington State Department of Revenue for a business license and provide proof of such registration satisfactory to Enterprise Services within twenty-four (24) hours of such designation or notification by Enterprise Services or be deemed a nonresponsive bid.

OR

☐ BIDDER IS NOT REGISTERED WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE. Bidder is not registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue and Bidder declines to register with the Washington State Department of Revenue. Note: Enterprise Services requires all awarded bidders (including Washington firms and out of state firms) to be registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue. Bidders who are not registered will not be awarded a Contract.

20. SUBCONTRACTORS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ NO SUBCONTRACTORS. If awarded a Contract, Bidder will not utilize subcontractors to provide the goods and/or services subject to this Competitive Solicitation.

OR

☐ SUBCONTRACTORS. As detailed on the attached explanation (Bidder to provide), if awarded a Contract, Bidder will utilize subcontractors to provide the goods and/or services subject to this Competitive Solicitation. In such event, Bidder further certifies that, as to the State of Washington, Bidder shall retain responsibility for its subcontractors, including, without limitation, liability for any subcontractor’s acts or omissions. Note: Bidder must provide the precise legal name (including state of organization), business address, and federal tax identification number (TIN) for each subcontractor. Note: If the TIN is a SSN, do not provide the SSN.

21. WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check appropriate boxes):

☐ WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder is a Washington Small Business as defined in RCW

39.26.010. To qualify as a Washington Small Business, Bidder must meet three (3) requirements:

☐ Location. Bidder’s principal office/place of business must be located in and identified as being in the State of Washington. A principal office or principal place of business is a firm’s headquarters where business decisions are made and the location for the firm’s books and records as well as the firm’s senior management personnel.

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 8

☐ Size. Bidder must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses and qualify as one of the following:

☐ Bidder Qualifies as a Small Business – i.e., ☐ Bidder has fifty (50) or fewer employees;

or

☐ Bidder has an annual gross revenue of less than $7,000,000 as reported on Bidder’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue over the previous three (3) consecutive years.

☐ Bidder Qualifies as a Minibusiness – i.e., Bidder has an annual gross revenue of less than $3,000,000, but $1,000,000 or more, as reported on Bidder’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

☐ Bidder Qualifies as a Microbusiness – i.e., Bidder has an annual gross revenue of less than $1,000,000 as reported on Bidder’s federal income tax return or its return filed with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

☐ WEBS Certification. Bidder must have certified its Washington Small Business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS).

OR

☐ NOT WASHINGTON SMALL BUSINESS. Bidder does not qualify as a Washington Small Business as set forth above.

22. CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder is a Certified Veteran-Owned Business under RCW 43.60A.190. To qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business, Bidder must meet four (4) requirements:

▪ 51% Ownership. Bidder must be at least fifty-one percent (51%) owned and controlled by:

(a) A veteran as defined as every person who at the time he or she seeks certification has received a discharge with an honorable characterization or received a discharge for medical reasons with an honorable record, where applicable, and who has served in at least one of the capacities listed in RCW 41.04.007;

(b) A person who is in receipt of disability compensation or pension from the department of veterans affairs; or

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 9

(c) An active or reserve member in any branch of the armed forces of the United States, including the national guard, coast guard, and armed forces reserves.

▪ Washington Incorporation/Location. Bidder must be either an entity that is incorporated in the state of Washington as a Washington domestic corporation or, if not incorporated, an entity whose principal place of business is located within the State of Washington.

▪ WEBS Certification. Bidder must have certified its Veteran-Owned business status in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution

(WEBS).

▪ WDVA Certification. Bidder must have provided certification documentation to the Washington Department of Veterans’ Affairs WDVA) and be certified by WDVA and listed as such on WDVA’s website (WDVA – Veteran-Owned Businesses).

OR

☐ NOT A CERTIFIED VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS. Bidder does not qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business as set forth above.

23. REFERENCES. Bidder certifies that the references provided to Enterprise Services have worked with Bidder and that such individuals and firms have full permission, without any additional requirement or release, to provide such references and information to Enterprise Services. Bidder hereby authorizes Enterprise Services (or its agent) to contact Bidder’s references and others who may have pertinent information regarding Bidder’s prior experience and ability to perform the Contract, if awarded. Bidder hereby authorizes such individuals and firms to provide such references and release to Enterprise Services information pertaining to the same.

24. WASHINGTON STATE ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES – DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ UNDERSTANDS & WILL FOLLOW WASHINGTON STATE ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES.

Bidder has reviewed, understands, and if awarded a Contract, will follow the Washington State Enterprise Leadership Competencies in performing such Contract and, if utilizing subcontractors, will ensure that such subcontractors also follow the Washington State Enterprise Leadership Competencies in performing such Contract.

OR

☐ DOES NOT FOLLOW WASHINGTON STATE ENTERPRISE LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES. Bidder does not follow the Washington State Enterprise Leadership Competencies.

25. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ BIDDER CAN SERVICE ALL ELIGIBLE PURCHASERS. Bidder understands that this Competitive Solicitation is to establish a cooperative purchasing agreement that may be used by Washington State Agencies, Oregon Cooperative Purchasing Program (ORCPP) Members, and other eligible purchasers to specified Categories of Communications & Marketing Services. Accordingly, if awarded a Contract, Bidder can and will service all eligible purchasers in Washington and Oregon.

OR

https://des.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/documents/Training/LeadershipDevelopment/Leadership_Competencies.pdf?=420bb https://des.wa.gov/sites/default/files/public/documents/Training/LeadershipDevelopment/Leadership_Competencies.pdf?=420bb McLane, Angie (DES) Utilized this example, as it points to one specific point and the exact document, rather than the entire DEI site at OFM.

EXHIBIT A-1 – BIDDER’S CERTIFICATION: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 10

☐ BIDDER CANNOT SERVICE ALL ELIGIBLE PURCHASERS. Bidder cannot service all eligible purchasers in Washington and Oregon.

26. WORK FOR HIRE. Bidder certifies as follows (must check one):

☐ BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT MATERIALS ARE CONSIDERED “WORKS FOR HIRE”. Bidder understands that all materials produced under this contract shall be considered ‘works for hire’ as defined by the U.S. Copyright Act and will be owned by Purchaser.

Purchaser shall be considered the author of such Materials. If the Materials are not considered ‘works for hire’ under the U.S. Copyright laws, Bidder hereby irrevocably assigns all right, title, and interest in such Materials, including all intellectual property rights, to Purchaser effective from the moment of creation of such Materials.

OR

☐ BIDDER CANNOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MATERIALS ARE CONSIDERED ‘WORKS FOR HIRE”. Bidder cannot acknowledge that Materials produced under this contract shall be considered “works for hire”.

Bidder further certifies that it shall provide immediate written notice to Enterprise Services if, at any time prior to a Contract award, Bidder learns that any of its certifications set forth herein were erroneous when submitted or have become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Washington, that the certifications herein are true and correct and that I am duly authorized to make these certifications on behalf of the Bidder listed herein.

BIDDER NAME:

Jason Solis Print Name of Bidder – Print full legal entity name of the firm submitting the Bid If Bidder is a sole proprietor, print the full legal name of the individual who is the Bidder submitting the Bid

By: ______________________________ Signature of Bidder’s authorized person

Jason Solis Print Name of person making certifications for Bidder

Title: Owner Title of person signing certificate

Place: Olympia, WA Print city and state where signed

Date: 11/06/23

Return this Bidder’s Certification to Procurement Coordinator at:

descontractsstrategy@des.wa.gov mailto:descontractsstrategy@des.wa.gov

EXHIBIT A-2 – BIDDER’S PROFILE: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 1 (Rev 2023-05-15)

EXHIBIT A-2 – BIDDER’S PROFILE

Subcategories for which Bidder is submitting a Bid:

Check appropriate box(es)

☐ Category 1 – Advertising & Marketing Campaigning

☐ Category 2 – Brand Development

☐ Category 3 – Photography ☐ Subcategory A - Portrait ☐ Subcategory B – Inside Events ☐ Subcategory C- Outside Events ☐ Subcategory D - Landscapes

☐ Category 4 – Social Marketing Campaign

☐ Category 5 – Graphic Design

☐ Category 6 – Video Production & Editing ☐ Subcategory A - Events

BIDDER INFORMATION

Legal name of Bidder:

Address of Bidder:

Note: This information must match the information from Bidder’s Business License.

Business Name:

24 Hours Media LLC

Address:

338 Kaiser Rd NW Olympia, WA 98502

EXHIBIT A-2 – BIDDER’S PROFILE: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 2

BIDDER INFORMATION

Bidder’s Washington State Department of Revenue Registration Number/Unified Business Identifier (UBI) Number:

Note: A nine-digit UBI number is assigned to each registered businesses in Washington.

604427481

Taxpayer Identification No. (TIN):

Note: Your TIN will be either a number issued by the IRS (e.g., Employer Identification Number, Federal Tax Identification Number) or a number issued by the Social Security Administration (i.e., your Social Security Number). Do Not provide a Social Security Number.

83-4677941

Is your firm certified as a minority or woman owned business with the Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE)?

Yes ☐ No ☐

If yes, provide Bidder’s MWBE certification no.:

Is your firm a self-certified Washington State Small Business?

Note: See Exhibit A-1 – Bidder’s Certification for criteria to qualify as a Washington State Small Business.

Note: Regardless of size, a qualifying business must be owned and operated independently from all other businesses. In regard to size, the gross revenue thresholds, as reported on Bidder’s tax returns, are as follows:

▪ Microbusiness: Annual gross revenue of less than one million dollars.

▪ Minibusiness: Annual gross revenue of more than one million dollars, but less than three million dollars.

▪ Small Business: Annual gross revenue of less than seven million dollars over each of the three prior consecutive years.

Yes ☐ No ☐

If yes, provide the location for Bidder’s principal place of business:

Street Address 338 Kaiser Rd NW City, State, Zip Code

Olympia, WA 98502

If yes, what is your business size (based on annual gross revenue)?

Microbusiness ☐

Minibusiness ☐

Small Business ☐

Is your firm certified as a Veteran-Owned Business with the Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs?

Note: See Exhibit A-1 – Bidder’s Certification for criteria to qualify as a Certified Veteran-Owned Business.

Yes ☐ No ☐

If yes, provide Bidder’s WDVA certification no.:

EXHIBIT A-2 – BIDDER’S PROFILE: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 3

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT POINTS OF CONTACT FOR BIDDER

Authorized Representative Name: Jason Solis Email: jasondsolis@gmail.com Phone: 3607900602

Contract Administrator Name: Jason Solis Email: jasondsolis@gmail.com Phone: 3607900602

Sales Reporting Representative Name: Jason Solis Email: jasondsolis@gmail.com Phone: 3607900602

Sales Reporting Alternate Name:

Email :

Phone:

Management Fee Representative Name: Jason Solis Email: jasondsolis@gmail.com Phone: 3607900602

Management Fee Contact Alternate Name:

Email:

Phone:

Address for Enterprise Services to send management fee invoices:

Company name: 24 Hours Media Attn: Jason Solis Address: 8241 Lake Forest Dr. SE

City/State/Zip: Lacey, WA 98503

Address for Enterprise Services to send legal notices:

Company name: 24 Hours Media

Attn: Jason Solis Address: 8241 Lake Forest Dr. SE

City/State/Zip: Lacey, WA 98503

Signature Authority (if awarded a contract) Name: Jason Solis

Title: Owner

EXHIBIT A-2 – BIDDER’S PROFILE: 20422 – COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING SERVICES PAGE 4

REFERENCES

Provide a minimum of three (3) commercial (clients/customers) or government references for which bidder has delivered goods and/or services similar in scope as described in the Competitive Solicitation.

REFERENCE 1

Company Name:

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

Serotonin Creative Casey Hogue 5106975626 casey@serotonincreative.com

REFERENCE 2

Company Name:

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

N/A Remy Oktay 8452455954 oktayr@lafayette.edu

REFERENCE 3

Company Name:

Contact:

Phone:

Email:

N/A Justin Mills 6036308191 justin@justinmillsvideo.com

PURCHASE CARDS (I.E., CREDIT CARDS)

Please indicate which types of purchasing (credit) cards are accepted (note: any card fees must be included in the unit price of the bid):

☐ Visa ☐ Master Card ☐ American Express ☐ Discover ☐ Other:

Return this Bidder’s Profile to Procurement Coordinator at:

descontractsstrategy@des.wa.gov mailto:descontractsstrategy@des.wa.gov

EXHIBIT B – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS – AM3 PAGE 1

EXHIBIT B -1 – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS -AM3

Subcategories for which Bidder is submitting a Bid:

Check appropriate box(es)

☐ Category 1 – Advertising & Marketing Campaigning

☐ Category 2 – Brand Development

☐ Category 3 – Photography ☐ Subcategory A - Portrait ☐ Subcategory B – Inside Events ☐ Subcategory C- Outside Events ☐ Subcategory D - Landscaping

☐ Category 4 – Social Marketing Campaign

☐ Category 5 – Graphic Design

☐ Category 6 – Video Production & Editing ☐ Subcategory A - Events

Instructions

1. In the Category Box above, select the Category and/or Subcategory in the drop-down menu.

2. Mark YES or NO if bidder meets each requirement in Bidder’s Compliance column.

3. In the Written Response column for every requirement that indicates a "Written Response Required," provide a written response that addresses how bidder will meet the requirement. Limited responses may receive lower scoring than those that demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter. Bidder can include screen shots or diagrams if needed. Written responses must not reference or link to any material outside of this document.

4. Submit the exhibit as a Microsoft Word document and without modifying the font or formatting. If you need to print out this document for any reason, note this document is size Legal 8.5” x 14”.

EXHIBIT B – PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS – AM3 PAGE 2

Please note: Not following any of the specified instructions may be grounds for the bid to be considered non-responsive.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND FACTORS

Requirement

ID

Performance Requirement and Stated Business Need

Points Available Bidder’s Compliance Written Response

1. Bidder or Bidder’s principal has a minimum three (3) years’ experience providing professional services. Pass/Fail

☐ Yes ☐ No

24 Hours Media LLC has 4 years experience providing professional video production services.

2. Number of projects completed by Bidder or Bidder’s principal in the last three (3) years. Pass/Fail

☐ Yes ☐ No

I have completed 52 projects in the last 3 years.

EXHIBIT B –2 NON-COST FACTORS & QUALIFICATIONS - CATEGORY 6 VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING -AM3 PAGE 1

EXHIBIT B-2 – NON-COST FACTORS & QUALIFICATIONS - CATEGORY 6 VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING -AM3

Competitive Solicitation: No. 20422 – Communications and Marketing Services

Bidder: Jason Solis Type/print full legal name of bidder company

Bidder is submitting a Bid:

Check appropriate box(es) for which Subcategory(s)

Category 6 – Video Production & Editing ☐ Subcategory A - Events ☐ Subcategory B - Documentary

This document outlines the Competitive Solicitation’s scored non-cost performance factors/qualifications for the services. This exhibit is for Category 6 Video Production and Editing. There are 750 points available for responses in this document.

Instructions

1. Bidder must fill out the legal name of bidder company above.

2. Requirement ID 3, 4 or 5 bidders must provide a link to a Portfolio Website for that subcategory.

3. All samples submitted must be from personnel who will provide services if bidder is awarded a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement.

4. Requirement ID 1-2 and 3.3-3.5 (Event(s)), 1-2 and 4.3-4.5 (Documentary) or 1-2 and 5.3-5.5 (Scripted) require written responses. Failure to provide a response will constitute a nonresponsive bid.

5. All attachments must be clearly identified for the relevant category. Enterprise Services suggests labeling documents with the Requirement ID number.

6. Submittals shall be in Microsoft Word and/or Adobe PDF format. Enterprise Services may request clarification of the bidder’s submission during the responsiveness check. Any pages in excess as specified in the individual question will be deleted prior to forwarding the submittals to the evaluation team.

Please note: Not following any of the specified instructions may be grounds for the bid to be considered nonresponsive.

EXHIBIT B –2 NON-COST FACTORS & QUALIFICATIONS - CATEGORY 6 VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING -AM3 PAGE 2

NON-COST FACTORS & QUALIFICATIONS

SUBCATEGORY-EVENT

Requirement ID Non-Cost (Projects and Key Personal) Requirements and Stated Business Need

Points Available Written Response

1. Number of Video production and editing projects completed by Bidder or Bidder’s principal on time to meet the customer deadline and at/or under budget in the last three (3) years.

50 points

2. How many years of experience does bidder's key personnel have: List experience of all key personnel, who will perform the services, if awarded.

100 points

Written Response Required.

Key Personnel 2 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 3 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 4 (Name, job title):

DEFINITIONS OF VIDEO PRODUCTION SUBCATEGORIES:

Event(s) - A subcategory moving video and accompanying synchronous audio of the events, including conferences, workshops, and speaking engagements.

Documentary - A subcategory short or a long video that informs or educates its viewers about a particular topic or issue.

Scripted – A subcategory video(s) based on a pre-written script, where the message is very precise planned and crafted in advance.

EXHIBIT B –2 NON-COST FACTORS & QUALIFICATIONS - CATEGORY 6 VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING -AM3 PAGE 3

Key Personnel 5 (Name, job title):

Key Personnel 6 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 7 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 8 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 9 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 10 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

repeat as needed.

Requirement ID Non-Cost Requirements - Project Samples Points Available Written Response

3. Project Samples - Highlight three (3) past projects in the past five (5) years that demonstrate your approach to video production and editing for events.

All samples submitted must be from personnel that will be involved in this statewide contract.

One project sample must showcase diversity, equity, and inclusion principals and your teams ability to provide culturally appropriate and effective communications and marketing to overburdened, underserved audiences including non-English speakers, tribes, diverse cultural or gender groups, or those with disabilities.

600 total points for all three

(3) project samples. Each project sample are worth up to 200 available points allocated among the criteria specified in 3.1 through 3.3.

Link to Portfolio Website (All 3 project samples must be in the link)

EXHIBIT B –2 NON-COST FACTORS & QUALIFICATIONS - CATEGORY 6 VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING -AM3 PAGE 4

3.1 Quality of Production 100 points

Time limit under three (3) minutes. For each project. Or select snippet.

3.2 Strength of storytelling 25 points

3.3 Description of process 75 points

3.4 Equipment No Points Written Response Required.

3.5 Software/Operating System No Points Written Response Required.

EXHIBIT B –2 NON-COST FACTORS & QUALIFICATIONS - CATEGORY 6 VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING -AM3 PAGE 5

SUBCATEGORY-DOCUMENTARY

Requirement ID Non-Cost (Projects and Key Personal) Requirements and Stated Business Need

Points Available Written Response

1. Number of Video production and editing projects completed by Bidder or Bidder’s principal on time to meet the customer deadline and at/or under budget

24 Hours Media LLC has completed 52 projects on time, at budget in the last three years.

2. How many years of experience does bidder's key personnel have: List experience of all key personnel, Key Personnel 1 (Jason Solis, Cinematographer, Videographer, and Motion Graphics Designer):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience): I have 10 years professional experience filming, editing, and designing motion graphics for video production.

Key Personnel 2 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 3 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 4 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 5 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 6 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 7 (Name, job title):

EXHIBIT B –2 NON-COST FACTORS & QUALIFICATIONS - CATEGORY 6 VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING -AM3 PAGE 6

Key Personnel 8 (Name, job title):

Key Personnel 9 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 10 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

repeat as needed.

Requirement ID Non-Cost Requirements - Project Samples Points Available Written Response

4. Project Samples - Highlight three (3) past projects in the past five (5) years that demonstrate your approach to video production and editing for documentaries. All samples submitted must be from personnel that will be involved in this statewide contract.

One project sample must contain a diverse and inclusive approach that addresses cultural groups, gender groups, and/or disability groups, etc.

600 total points for all three(3) project samples.

Each project sample are worth up to 200 available points allocated among the criteria specified in 4.1 through 4.3.

Project 1: Silent Skies Project 2: Camp2Home Project 3: Filmmaker Portrait https://vimeo.com/jasonsolisfilms

4.1 Quality of Production 100 points

4.2 Strength of storytelling 25 points

4.3 Description of process 75 points

For the Silent Skies project, there were 3 people involved in this film, the project manager, Casey Hogue, the subject of the film, Remy Oktay, and Jason Solis, the video editor, and motion graphics designer. 24 Hours Media LLC collaborated with the project manager from Serotonin Creative and Remy Oktay over zoom to record voice overs as the story was pieced together from footage shot by undergraduate students of Lafayette University.

From there, interviews were conducted with the subject, Remy Oktay, to form a narrative

EXHIBIT B –2 NON-COST FACTORS & QUALIFICATIONS - CATEGORY 6 VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING -AM3 PAGE 7 to promote alternatives to fuel in air travel and advance the concept of electric airplanes.

The post-production process included 5 drafts, and shared it with Remy Oktay and Casey Hogue to compile a list of edits. The team communicated primarily over zoom and email, to exchange feedback about the film and coordinate release of the film to premiere at international film festivals.

The Camp2Home documentary involved 3 people total in production and post-production.

The project manager Casey Hogue, the videographer Jesse Alvarez, and for post-production, Jason Solis. The purpose of this project was to highlight an organization in Modesto, California that works with provides support for the local homeless population.

Through the partnership with this program, several in-person interviews were conducted with homeless people and those working to improve quality of life for the homeless population in Modesto. 24 Hours Media LLC pieced this narrative together into a story that highlights the impact of the program “Camp2Home”. Zoom and Frame.io were used to compile a list of edits and prepare the film for release.

The Filmmaker Portrait was produced by a total of 2 people. 24 Hours Media LLC hired a freelance videographer to operate the second camera, while Jason Solis conducted the interview, monitored audio recording, and the primary camera. The purpose of the project was to highlight filmmakers who are women of color that produce works focused on underserved communities. 24 Hours Media LLC conducted interviews with the filmmakers and produced several videos to promote their work. The review process involved 2 rounds of edits, and compiling feedback from the client over email and frame.io.

4.4 Equipment No Points Written Response Required.

For Silent Skies, the cameras used to film were primarily Sony A7S2, Canon C300, and an assortment of Google Pixel Phone and Iphone footage.

For Camp2Home, the cameras used where Canon C300, Sony A7R5, and the DJI Air2S.

For the Filmmaker Portrait, the cameras GH5 and GH5s were used to film.

4.5 Software/Operating System No Points Written Response Required.

EXHIBIT B –2 NON-COST FACTORS & QUALIFICATIONS - CATEGORY 6 VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING -AM3 PAGE 8

This project was edited using Adobe Premiere, After Effects for motion graphics, and Davinci Resolve for coloring.

SUBCATEGORY--SCRIPT

Requirement ID Non-Cost (Projects and Key Personal) Requirements and Stated Business Need

Points Available Written Response

1. Number of Video production and editing projects completed by Bidder or Bidder’s principal on time to meet the customer deadline and at/or under budget

Number of projects completed on time at budget:

Number of projects completed on time under budget:

2. How many years of experience does bidder's key personnel have: List experience of all key personnel, Key Personnel 1 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 2 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 3 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 4 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 5 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 6 (Name, job title):

EXHIBIT B –2 NON-COST FACTORS & QUALIFICATIONS - CATEGORY 6 VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING -AM3 PAGE 9

Key Personnel 7 (Name, job title):

Key Personnel 8 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 9 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

Key Personnel 10 (Name, job title):

(Number of years with a brief description of experience):

repeat as needed.

Requirement ID Non-Cost Requirements - Project Samples Points Available Written Response

5.

Project Samples - Highlight three (3) past projects in the past five (5) years that demonstrate your approach to video production and editing for scripted videos. All samples submitted must be from personnel that will be involved in this statewide contract.

One project sample must contain a diverse and inclusive approach that addresses cultural groups, gender groups, and/or disability groups, etc.

600 total points for all three (3) project samples.

Each project sample are worth up to 200 available points allocated among the criteria specified in 5.1 through 5.3.

5.1 Quality of Production 100 points

5.2 Strength of storytelling 25 points

5.3 Description of process 75 points

How many people were involved? How did you collaborate? How was the script and story developed? What was the review process? How was the team built? What communication

EXHIBIT B –2 NON-COST FACTORS & QUALIFICATIONS - CATEGORY 6 VIDEO PRODUCTION & EDITING -AM3 PAGE 10 was utilized in the process? (1-page limit for the summarization of the people, collaboration, plan, and review process for each project. Total maximum is 3 pages).

5.4 Equipment No Points Written Response Required.

Provide the make and model of cameras and equipment used for each project. (1-page limit for the summarization of the equipment for each project. Total maximum is 3 pages).

5.5

Software/Operating System No Points Written Response Required.

Provide what editing software and operating system was used over for each project sample. (1-page limit for the summarization of the software for each project. Total maximum is 3 pages).

Category 6 Video Production and Editing

20422

1.1

1.2

1.3 1.4 1.5

1.6

2.1

Bid Price Scenario – Documentary - A state agency is seeking to create a video about the environmental issues impacting salmon populations in the Pacific NW. This project entails working with several state agencies and tribal groups for pre-production, coordination, and filming. The target audience is statewide, all demographics. The agency hopes the video will help direct viewers toward a website with additional educational material and action steps toward protecting salmon populations.

Provide a bid for your approach to this project scenario:

Video should be under three (3) minutes and be social-media friendly.

One (1) two-three (2-3) minute video synopsis/highlight reel of the event to showcase the event and for use as a future marketing piece. This video should include music, BRoll of the event, and a few sentences of key moments by one (1) or more speakers.

Multicamera shoot of three (3) camera angles (one (1) wide of the speaker, one (1) close-up, and one

(1) for crowd reactions and/or BRoll) for the event.

No travel or music licensing fees required.

Day’s shoot will not exceed eight (8) hours of work. (Full day’s rate);

The conference is two (2) months away and all videos are due within three (3) weeks after the event.

Competitive Solicitation No.

Instructions For each Bid Price Scenario listed below, Bidder must submit a quote and an estimated project timeline for each Category and applicable subcategory they are submitting a bid. The Bidder can use their own Cost Sheet template or utilize the Exhibit C-2 Cost Sheet Template. For each task, provide job titles, hourly rates, and total hours by employee or sub-contractor. If, Bidder is submitting a quote/timeline for more than one Category, please clearly identify which quote/timeline ties to what Category and applicable subcategory.

Note: Enterprise Services may clarify any submission on bid price sheet to ensure fairness. Enterprise Services may find Bidder submission non-responsive if it cannot be clarified.

Bid Price Scenario – Events - A state agency is seeking a video production company to cover a one…