3-BPM007146_Buy_America Kapu signed.pdf

This is a Buy America Certification document for FHWA Solicitation No. BPM007146, submitted by Kapu Solutions and relating to a material procurement by the Arizona Department of Transportation on behalf of the City of Avondale. The procurement involves CCTV cameras and cellular communications equipment for eight signalized intersections, specifically including eight Axis Q6075-E 60 Hz network PTZ cameras with pole mounts and pendant kits, Cisco industrial 8-port switches with 5-year SmartNet warranties, power supplies, DIN rail mount kits, and sixteen Equal Optics industrial temperature SFP+ transceivers with fiber patch cables. All items must be delivered to the Avondale Municipal Operations Service Center with seven days' notice prior to delivery. The solicitation deadline is September 25, 2025, with offers remaining open for 120 days from submission. The contract is structured as a fixed-price procurement with an initial twelve-month term and potential extensions up to twenty-four months total.

The certification confirms that Kapu Solutions, through its President & COO, commits to meeting the certificate of compliance requirements under 23 U.S.C. Section 313 and applicable regulations in 23 CFR 635.410 for the procurement of steel, iron, and manufactured products. This Buy America Certification requirement applies to all bidders and lower-tier subcontractors and must be completed and submitted with all offers; bids lacking this completed certification will be rejected as nonresponsive. The procurement is evaluated based on offeror responsibility and responsiveness criteria, including past contract performance, legal qualifications, and financial resources. Bidders must register in the Arizona Unified Transportation Registration and Certification System (AZ UTRACS) and comply with federal immigration regulations, with the state reserving the right to make multiple awards or award by individual line items to the lowest responsible and responsive offeror.