71-Q2024-15.pdf

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke

Request for Quote #: 71-Q2024-15

Safety and Security Film Installation

Date Issued: March 10, 2025

Quote Due Date: March 26, 2025

At 3:00 PM ET

Direct all inquiries concerning this RFQ to:

Tommy McKenzie

Purchasing Specialist

Email: Tommy.McKenzie@UNCP.EDU

Phone: 910-521-6349

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Request for Quote #

71-Q2024-15

For internal State agency processing, including tabulation of Quotes, provide your company’s eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal) Number. Pursuant to G.S. 132-1.10(b) this identification number shall not be released to the public.

This page will be removed and shredded, or otherwise kept confidential, before the procurement file is made available for public inspection.

This page shall be filled out and returned with your Quote.

Failure to do so shall be sufficient cause to reject your Quote.

Vendor Name

Vendor eVP #

Note: For a contract to be awarded to you, your company (you) must be a North Carolina registered vendor in good standing. You must enter the vendor number assigned through eVP (Electronic Vendor

Portal). If you do not have a vendor number, register at https://vendor.ncgov.com/vendor/login

Electronic responses ONLY will be accepted for this solicitation.

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EXECUTION

In compliance with this Request for Quote (RFQ), and subject to all the conditions herein, the undersigned Vendor offers and agrees to furnish and deliver any or all items upon which prices are Quote, at the prices set opposite each item within the time specified herein.

By executing this Quote, the undersigned Vendor understands that false certification is a Class I felony and certifies that:

this Quote is submitted competitively and without collusion (G.S. 143-54), that none of its officers, directors, or owners of an unincorporated business entity has been convicted of any violations of Chapter 78A of the General Statutes, the Securities Act of 1933, or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (G.S. 143-59.2), and it is not an ineligible Vendor as set forth in G.S. 143-59.1.

Furthermore, by executing this Quote, the undersigned certifies to the best of Vendor’s knowledge and belief, that:

it and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal or State department or agency.

As required by G.S. 143-48.5, the undersigned Vendor certifies that it, and each of its sub-Contractors for any Contract awarded as a result of this RFQ, complies with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the NC General Statutes, including the requirement for each employer with more than 25 employees in North Carolina to verify the work authorization of its employees through the federal E-Verify system.

As required by Executive Order 24 (2017), the undersigned vendor certifies will comply with all Federal and State requirements concerning fair employment and that it does not and will not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against any employee in connection with performance of any Contract arising from this solicitation.

G.S. 133-32 and Executive Order 24 (2009) prohibit the offer to, or acceptance by, any State Employee associated with the preparing plans, specifications, estimates for public Contract; or awarding or administering public Contracts; or inspecting or supervising delivery of the public Contract of any gift from anyone with a Contract with the State, or from any person seeking to do business with the State. By execution of this Quote response to the RFQ, the undersigned certifies, for Vendor’s entire organization and its employees or agents, that Vendor are not aware that any such gift has been offered, accepted, or promised by any employees or agents of Vendor’s organization.

By executing this Quote, Vendor certifies that it has read and agreed to the INSTRUCTION TO VENDORS and the NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS incorporated herein. These documents can be accessed from the ATTACHMENTS page within this document.

Failure to execute/sign quote prior to submittal may render quote invalid and it MAY BE REJECTED. Late quotes cannot be accepted.

COMPLETE/FORMAL NAME OF VENDOR:

STREET ADDRESS: P.O. BOX: ZIP:

CITY & STATE & ZIP: TELEPHONE NUMBER: TOLL FREE TEL. NO:

PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS ADDRESS IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE (SEE INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS ITEM #21):

PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF VENDOR: FAX NUMBER:

VENDOR’S AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: DATE: E-MAIL:

UNC Pembroke

Refer ALL Inquiries regarding this RFQ to:

Tommy McKenzie

Request for Quote # 71-Q2024-15

Quotes will be opened: March 26, 2025

Using Agency: UNC Pembroke Commodity No. and Description: Safety & Security Film Installation Requisition No.:

Quote Number: 71-Q2024-15 Vendor: ____________________________________

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FOR STATE USE ONLY: Offer accepted and Contract awarded this ____ day of _______________, 20____, as indicated on the attached certification, by ______________________________________________________

VALIDITY PERIOD

Offer shall be valid for at least sixty (60) days from date of quote due date, unless otherwise stated here: ______ days, or if extended by mutual agreement of the parties. Any withdrawal of this offer shall be made in writing, effective upon receipt by the agency issuing this

RFQ.

QUOTE ACCEPTANCE

If your quote is accepted, all provisions of this RFQ, along with the written results of any negotiations, shall constitute the written agreement between the parties (“Contract”). The NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS are incorporated herein and shall apply.

Depending upon the Goods or Services being offered, other terms and conditions may apply, as mutually agreed.

(Authorized Representative of) UNC Pembroke

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1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 REQUEST FOR QUOTE DOCUMENT

2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING RFQ TERMS AND CONDITIONS

2.4 RFQ SCHEDULE

2.7 QUOTE SUBMITTAL

2.8 QUOTE CONTENTS

2.10 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

3.0 METHOD OF AWARD AND QUOTE EVALUATION PROCESS

3.1 METHOD OF AWARD

3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION

3.3 QUOTE EVALUATION PROCESS

3.4 PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

3.5 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES

4.0 REQUIREMENTS

4.1 PRICING

4.2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

4.4 TRANSPORTATION AND IDENTIFICATION

4.5 DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION

4.6 AUTHORIZED RESELLER

4.7 WARRANTY

4.9 [SAMPLES] [DEMONSTRATION] [DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE]

4.10 HUB PARTICIPATION

4.11 REFERENCES

4.12 VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIONS

4.14 AGENCY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS MODIFICATION

5.0 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

5.3 DEVIATIONS

6.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

6.1 CONTRACT MANAGER AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

6.3 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

6.4 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

6.6 INVOICES

6.7 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

6.8 PRODUCT RECALL

7.0 ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT A: PRICING

ATTACHMENT B: INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

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ATTACHMENT C: NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

ATTACHMENT D: HUB SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION

ATTACHMENT E: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM

ATTACHMENT F: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR

ATTACHMENT G: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

ATTACHMENT H: VENDOR REQUEST FOR EO50 PRICE-MATCHING

ATTACHMENT I: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COVID-19 VACCINATION AND TESTING POLICY

LOBBYING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL GRANTS

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1.0 PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND

University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNC Pembroke, CLIENT) was founded in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, The University of North Carolina at Pembroke now serves a distinctly diverse student body and encourages inclusion and appreciation for the values of all people. UNC Pembroke exists to promote excellence in teaching and learning, in bachelor’s, master’s and professional doctoral degrees, in an environment of free inquiry, interdisciplinary collaboration, and rigorous intellectual standards.

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNC Pembroke) is seeking a professional vendor to provide and install security window film on glass windows within exterior doors, exterior window glass, and interior door window glass on various buildings located throughout the campus.

The purpose of the security window film is to provide an additional security layer to campus buildings.

The security window film is intended to maintain the integrity of the glass window within the window frame when broken. The security window film is intended to prevent the window from separating from the window frame. The purpose of the security window film is to delay an intruder from entering a building or room by breaking the window glass and attempting to break or tear the glass in order to reach through the glass or by attempting to remove the glass from the window frame.

The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Specific Contract.

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 REQUEST FOR QUOTE DOCUMENT

The RFQ is comprised of the base RFQ document, any attachments, and any addenda released before Contract award, which are incorporated herein by reference.

2.3 NOTICE TO VENDORS REGARDING RFQ TERMS AND CONDITIONS

It shall be the Vendor’s responsibility to read the Instructions to Vendors, the North Carolina General Terms and Conditions, all relevant exhibits and attachments, and any other components made a part of this RFQ and comply with all requirements and specifications herein. Vendors also are responsible for obtaining and complying with all Addenda and other changes that may be issued in connection with this RFQ.

Other than through this process or negotiation under 01 NCAC 05B.0503, the State rejects and will not be required to evaluate or consider any additional or modified terms and conditions submitted with Vendor’s quote. This applies to any language appearing in or attached to the document as part of the Vendor’s quote that purports to vary any terms and conditions or Vendors’ instructions herein or to render the quote non-binding or subject to further negotiation. Vendor’s quote shall constitute a firm offer that shall be held open for the period required herein (“Validity Period” above).

The State may exercise its discretion to consider Vendor proposed modifications. By execution and delivery of this RFQ Response, the Vendor agrees that any additional or modified terms and conditions, whether submitted purposely or inadvertently, shall have no force or effect, and will be disregarded unless expressly agreed upon through negotiations).

Noncompliance with, or any attempt to alter or delete, this paragraph shall constitute sufficient grounds to reject Vendor’s quote as nonresponsive.

2.4 RFQ SCHEDULE

The table below shows the intended schedule for this RFQ. The State will make every effort to adhere to this schedule.

Event Responsibility Date and Time

Issue RFQ State March 10, 2025 Submit Quotes Vendor March 26, 2025 Contract Award State Contract Effective Date State

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2.7 QUOTE SUBMITTAL

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is an absolute requirement. Vendor shall bear the risk of late submission due to unintended or unanticipated delay. It is the Vendor’s sole responsibility to ensure its quote has been received as described in this RFQ by the specified time and date of opening. The date and time of receipt will be marked on each quote when received. Any quote or portion thereof received after the quote submission deadline will be rejected.

If confidential and proprietary information is included in the proposal, also submit one (1) signed, REDACTED copy of the proposal. Such information may include trade secrets defined by N.C. Gen. Stat. § 66-152 and other information exempted from the Public Records Act pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. §132- 1.2. Vendor may designate information, Products, Services or appropriate portions of its response as confidential, consistent with and to the extent permitted under the statutes and rules set forth above. By so redacting any page, or portion of a page, the Vendor warrants that it has formed a good faith opinion, having received such necessary or proper review by counsel and other knowledgeable advisors, that the portions determined to be confidential and proprietary and redacted as such, meet the requirements of the Rules and Statutes set forth above.

However, under no circumstances shall price information be designated as confidential.

If the Vendor does not provide a redacted version of the proposal with its proposal submission, the Department may release an unredacted version if a record request is received.

2.8 QUOTE CONTENTS

Vendors shall populate all attachments of this RFQ that require the Vendor to provide information and include an authorized signature where requested. Failure to provide all required items, or Vendor’s submission of incomplete items, may result in the State rejecting Vendor’s quote, in the State’s sole discretion

Vendor RFQ responses shall include the following items and attachments, which shall be arranged in the following order:

a) Cover Letter, which must contain all of the following; (i) a statement that confirms that the Vendor has read the RFQ in its entirety, including all links, and all Addenda released in conjunction with the RFQ; (ii) a statement that the Vendor agrees to perform in accordance with the scope of work, requirements, and specifications contained herein; and (iii) Vendor’s agreement to comply with all instructions, terms and conditions, and attachments.

b) Title Page: Include the company name, address, phone number and authorized representative along with the Quote Number.

c) Completed and signed version of EXECUTION PAGES, along with the body of the RFQ.

d) Signed receipt pages of any addenda released in conjunction with this RFQ, if required to be returned.

e) Vendor Response [Indicate relative section references as a guide to responding to sections requiring additional responses outside of the solicitation document. If not required, delete.]

f) Completed version of ATTACHMENT A: PRICING

g) Additional Information Required from Vendor:

h)

i) Completed version of ATTACHMENT D: HUB SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION

j) Completed version of ATTACHMENT E: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM

k) Completed version of ATTACHMENT F: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR

l) Completed and signed version of ATTACHMENT G: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

m) Completed and signed version of ATTACHMENT H: VENDOR REQUEST FOR EO50 PRICE-MATCHING, if applicable

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n) Completed and signed version of ATTACHMENT I: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COVID-19 VACCINATION AND TESTING POLICY, if applicable

o) Completed and signed version of CERTIFICATION FOR CONTRACTS, GRANTS, LOANS, AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS and

OMB STANDARD FORM LLL

2.10 DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

Relevant definitions for this RFQ are provided in 01 NCAC 05A .0112 and in the Instructions to Vendors referenced below which are incorporated herein by this reference.

3.0 METHOD OF AWARD AND QUOTE EVALUATION PROCESS

3.1 METHOD OF AWARD

North Carolina G.S. 143-52 provides a general list of criteria the State shall use to award contracts, as supplemented by the additional criteria herein. The Goods or Services being procured shall dictate the application and order of criteria; however, all award decisions shall be in the State’s best interest.

All responsive bids will be reviewed, and award or awards will be based on the responsive bid(s) offering the lowest price that meets the specifications provided herein, to include any required verifications set out herein such as but not limited to past performance, references, and financial documents.

1. Price point, based on the requestor’s budget; Requestor reserves the right to use a combination of window film options provided by the vendor to meet the requestor’s overall project needs

2. Availability of the vendor to complete the work within the required time frame May 30, 2025

3. Requestor’s confidence level in the product that provides the highest structural integrity for the longest period of time based on information provided

4. Warranty information of product material and installation

5. Vendor’s track record of installation of large-scale projects

If a Vendor selected for award is determined by the State to be a non-resident of North Carolina, all responsive bids will be reviewed to determine if any of them were submitted by a North Carolina resident Vendor who requested an opportunity to match the price of the winning bid, pursuant to Executive Order #50 and G.S. 143-59 (for more information, please refer to ATTACHMENT H: VENDOR REQUEST FOR EXECUTIVE ORDER #50 PRICE MATCHING. If such bid(s) are identified, the State will then determine whether any such bid falls within the price-match range, and, if so, make a Contract award in accordance with the process that implements G.S. 143-59 and Executive Order #50.

The State reserves the right to waive any minor informality or technicality in quotes received.

3.2 CONFIDENTIALITY AND PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS DURING EVALUATION

While this RFQ is under evaluation, the responding Vendor, including any subcontractors and suppliers, is prohibited from engaging in conversations intended to influence the outcome of the evaluation. See Paragraph 29 of the Instructions To Vendors entitled COMMUNICATIONS BY VENDORS.

Each Vendor submitting a quote to this RFQ, including its employees, agents, subcontractors, suppliers, subsidiaries and affiliates, is prohibited from having any communications with any person inside or outside the using agency; issuing agency;

other government agency office or body (including the purchaser named above, any department secretary, agency head, members of the General Assembly and Governor’s office); or private entity, if the communication refers to the content of Vendor’s quote or qualifications, the content of another Vendor’s proposal, another Vendor’s qualifications or ability to perform a resulting contract, and/or the transmittal of any other communication of information that could be reasonably considered to have the effect of directly or indirectly influencing the evaluation of proposals, the award of a contract, or both.

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Any Vendor not in compliance with this provision shall be disqualified from evaluation and award. A Vendor’s proposal may be disqualified if its subcontractor and/or supplier engage in any of the foregoing communications during the time that the procurement is active (i.e., the issuance date of the procurement until the date of contract award or cancellation of the procurement). Only those discussions, communications or transmittals of information authorized or initiated by the issuing agency for this RFQ or inquiries directed to the purchaser named in this RFQ regarding requirements of the RFQ (prior to proposal submission) or the status of the award (after submission) are excepted from this provision.

3.3 QUOTE EVALUATION PROCESS

a) Quotes are requested for the items as specified, or item(s) equivalent in design, function, and performance. The State reserves the right to reject any quote on the basis of fit, form and/or function, as well as cost.

b) The State shall review the responses to this RFQ to confirm that they meet the specifications and requirements. The State reserves the right to waive any minor informality or technicality.

c) For all responses that pass the initial review process, the State will review and assess the Vendors’ pricing. The State may request additional formal responses or submissions from any or all Vendors for the purpose of clarification or to amplify the materials presented in any part of the quote. Vendors are cautioned, however, that the State is not required to request clarification, and often does not. Therefore, all quotes should be complete and reflect the most favorable terms available from the Vendor. Prices quoted cannot be altered or modified as part of a clarification.

d) Quotes will be evaluated, based on the award criteria identified in Section 3.1 METHOD OF AWARD.

Award of a Contract to one Vendor does not mean that the other quotes lacked merit, but that, all factors considered, the selected quote was deemed most advantageous and represented the best value to the State.

Vendors are cautioned that this is a request for quote, not a request or an offer to contract, and the State reserves the unqualified right to reject any and all offers at any time if such rejection is deemed to be in the best interest of the State.

3.4 PERFORMANCE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

Vendor shall complete ATTACHMENT F: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR. In addition to any other evaluation criteria identified in this RFQ, the State may also consider, for purposes of evaluating proposed or actual contract performance outside of the United States, how that performance may affect the following factors to ensure that any award will be in the best interest of the State:

a) Total cost to the State

b) Level of quality provided by the Vendor

c) Process and performance capability across multiple jurisdictions

d) Protection of the State’s information and intellectual property

e) Availability of pertinent skills

f) Ability to understand the State’s business requirements and internal operational culture

g) Particular risk factors such as the security of the State’s information technology

h) Relations with citizens and employees

i) Contract enforcement jurisdictional issues

3.5 INTERPRETATION OF TERMS AND PHRASES

This RFQ serves two functions: (1) to advise potential Vendors of the parameters of the solution being sought by the State; and

(2) to provide (together with other specified documents) the terms of the Contract resulting from this procurement. The use of phrases such as “shall,” “must,” and “requirements” are intended to create enforceable contract conditions. In determining whether quotes should be evaluated or rejected, the State will take into consideration the degree to which Vendors have proposed or failed to propose solutions that will satisfy the State’s needs as described in the RFQ. Except as specifically stated in the RFQ, no one requirement shall automatically disqualify a Vendor from consideration. However, failure to comply with any single requirement may result in the State exercising its discretion to reject a quote in its entirety.

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4.0 REQUIREMENTS

This Section lists the requirements related to this RFQ. By submitting a quote, the Vendor agrees to meet all stated requirements in this Section, as well as any other specifications, requirements, and terms and conditions stated in this RFQ. If a Vendor is unclear about a requirement or specification or believes a change in a requirement would allow for the State to receive a better quote, the Vendor is encouraged to submit these items in the form of a question during the question-and-answer period in accordance with the Quote Questions Section above.

4.1 PRICING

Quote price shall constitute the total cost to the State for delivery fully assembled and ready for use, including all applicable charges for shipping, delivery, handling, administrative and other similar fees. Complete ATTACHMENT A: PRICING FORM and include in Vendor’s response.

4.2 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

SUITABILITY FOR INTENDED USE

Vendors are requested to offer only items directly complying with the specifications herein or comparable items which will provide the equivalent capabilities, features and diversity called for herein. The State reserves the right to evaluate all quotes for suitability for the required use and to award the one best meeting requirements and considered to be in the State’s best interest.

4.4 TRANSPORTATION AND IDENTIFICATION

4.5 DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION

Delivery shall not be considered to have occurred until installation has been completed. Upon completion of the installation, the Vendor shall remove and properly dispose of all waste and debris from the installation site. The Vendor shall be responsible for leaving the installation area clean and ready to use.

The work must be completed by May 30, 2025

4.6 AUTHORIZED RESELLER

The Vendor shall be authorized by the manufacturer to distribute or resell the products and/or maintenance offered in this RFQ. The Vendor shall provide a signed statement from the manufacturer confirming upon request from the agency. Failure to provide this statement shall constitute sufficient grounds for rejection of Vendor’s offer, at the discretion of the State.

Vendor is the: Manufacturer Dealer Reseller Distributor

Authorized: Yes No Attached Manufacturer’s Authority: Yes No

4.7 WARRANTY

Manufacturer’s standard warranty shall apply. Vendors shall include a copy of the manufacturer’s standard warranty with the quote response.

4.9 [SAMPLES] [DEMONSTRATION] [DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE]

Samples are not required prior to quote opening date; however, samples may be required at a later time. If so requested, Vendor agrees to furnish samples of items offered at no expense to the State. Samples must be received within 20 consecutive calendar days after request is made by the State. Failure to comply with this requirement shall be a sufficient basis for rejection of the quote without further consideration.

DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE/CERTIFICATION

Each quote shall be accompanied by complete descriptive literature, specifications, certifications, and all other pertinent data necessary for thorough evaluation of the item(s) offered and sufficient to determine compliance of the item(s) with the specifications. Failure to include such information shall be a sufficient basis for rejection of the quote.

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4.10 HUB PARTICIPATION

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute G.S. 143-48, it is State policy to encourage and promote the use of small, minority, physically handicapped, and women contractors in purchasing Goods and Services. As such, this RFQ will serve to identify those Vendors that are minority owned or have a strategic plan to support the State’s Historically Underutilized Business program by meeting or exceeding the goal of 10% utilization of diverse firms as 1st or 2nd tier subcontractors. Vendor shall complete

ATTACHMENT D: HUB SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION.

4.11 REFERENCES

Vendors shall provide at least three (3) references, using ATTACHMENT E: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM, for which your company has supplied the exact model of equipment offered. The State shall contact these users to determine quality level of the offered equipment; as well as, but not limited to user satisfaction with Vendor performance. Information obtained shall be considered in the evaluation of the quote.

4.12 VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIONS

If the quote results in an award, Vendor agrees that it will not enter any agreement with a third party that may abridge any rights of the State under the Contract. If any Services, deliverables, functions, or responsibilities not specifically described in this solicitation are required for Vendor’s proper performance, provision and delivery of the Service and deliverables under a resulting Contract, or are an inherent part of or necessary sub-task included within such service, they will be deemed to be implied by and included within the scope of the contract to the same extent and in the same manner as if specifically described in the Contract. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, Vendor will furnish all of its own necessary management, supervision, labor, facilities, furniture, computer and telecommunications equipment, software, supplies and materials necessary for the Vendor to provide and deliver the Services and/or other Deliverables.

4.14 AGENCY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS MODIFICATION

A. Default Insurance Coverage from the General Terms and Conditions applicable to this Solicitation:

☐ Small Purchases

☒ Contract value in excess of the Small Purchase threshold, but up to $1,000,000.00

☐ Contract value in excess of $1,000,000.00

5.0 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

The contractor agrees to provide and install Safety & Security Film to glass windows and doors on our campus.

SPECIFICATIONS

Material for Quote Specifications:

A security window film that meets or exceeds the below specifications:

1. Designed to be installed on standard thickness window glass that currently exists within interior and exterior windows and doors.

2. A minimum of 8 mil in thickness; Products with higher mils offering better protection are encouraged (such as 21 mil in thickness, 24 mil in thickness)

3. Designed to maintain the structural integrity of the glass within the frame of the window, preventing flying glass and preventing the glass from separating from the frame

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4. Designed to prevent the removal of glass from the window frame when the glass has been penetrated by bullets or other penetrating objects

5. Designed to delay an intruder attempting to enter a space by means of striking the glass with objects, breaking or tearing a hole into the glass in order to enter through or reach through the glass in order to gain entry

6. Strong bonding adhesive to ensure long-lasting durability in bonding of film to window and within layers of film, if applicable

7. Block at least 99% of the sun’s UV rays and protect against fading and degradation, but maintains a clear appearance without significant tinting or distortion

8. Scratch resistant protective coating, which does not cause significant tinting or distortion

9. Installed using industry standard caulking / glazing appropriate for the selected security window film, per the window film manufacturer’s recommendations

10. Installed using industry standard caulking / glazing application / anchoring process / techniques to prevent the film from separating from the glass and to prevent the glass from separating from the window frame

11. Warranty includes product and installation

12. Has been tested by independent laboratory to meet various industry standards related to security window film

Installation Locations / Zones:

UNC Pembroke has identified three (3) zones for the application of security window film application.

The zones are defined as:

1. Zone 1: Exterior Entry Way Doors and Windows – includes glass in exterior doors, and glass within ten

(10) feet on each side of the door(s), from the bottom of the glass to the height of the doorway.

2. Zone 2: Non-entry way Exterior Glass – includes all exterior glass windows on the ground level or below ground level, from the bottom of the glass to the height of seven feet (7 ft.)

3. Zone 3: Interior Classroom Door Window Glass – glass windows in classroom doors

Measurements for Quotes:

Quotes provided by prospective vendors will include all materials and labor for the complete installation of the security window film in accordance with industry standards and manufacturer’s recommendations.

Quotes for security window film will be based on price per square foot.

Quotes for caulking / glazing anchoring systems will be based on price per linear foot.

There are thirty-three (33) buildings included in this project.

Times can be scheduled for measuring

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The specific items and any specifications that the Purchasing Agency is seeking are listed below. Items offered by the Vendor must meet or exceed the listed Specifications.

Item # Specifications

1 Quantity 42,000 SQFT with a thickness of at least 8mil Safety & Security Film installed on windows and doors on 33 Buildings

2 Quantity of approximately 58,400 LFT of industry standard caulking/glazing to prevent the glass from separating from frame

3 Quantity of LFT of additional anchoring system if needed for anchoring

4 Alternate Quantity 18,500 SQFT with higher mils Safety & Security Film offering better protection

5 Alternate Quantity 25,400 LFT of industry standard caulking/glazing to prevent the glass from separating from frame

5.3 DEVIATIONS

The nature of all deviations from the Specifications listed herein shall be clearly described by the Vendor. Otherwise, it will be considered that items offered by the Vendor are in strict compliance with the Specifications provided herein, and the successful Vendor shall be required to supply conforming goods. Deviations shall be explained in detail on an attached sheet. However, no implication is made or intended by the State that any deviation will be acceptable. Do not list objections to the North Carolina General Terms and Conditions in this section.

6.0 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

All Contract Administration requirements are conditioned on an award resulting from this solicitation. This information is provided for the Vendor’s planning purposes

6.1 CONTRACT MANAGER AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

The Vendor shall be required to designate and make available to the State a contract manager. The contract manager shall be the State’s point of contact for Contract related issues and issues concerning performance, progress review, scheduling, and service.

Contract Manager Point of Contact

Name:

Office Phone #:

Mobile Phone #:

Email:

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6.3 CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

The State encourages the Vendor to identify opportunities to reduce the total cost to the State. A continuous improvement effort consisting of various ideas to enhance business efficiencies as performance progresses.

6.4 ACCEPTANCE OF WORK

Performance of the work and delivery of Goods shall be conducted and completed at least in accordance with the Contract requirements and recognized and customarily accepted industry practices. Performance shall be considered complete when the Services or Goods are approved as acceptable by the Contract Administrator.

The State shall have the obligation to notify Vendor, in writing ten (10) calendar days following completion of such work or delivery of a deliverable described in the Contract that it is not acceptable. The notice shall specify in reasonable detail the reason(s) it is unacceptable. Acceptance by the State shall not be unreasonably withheld; but may be conditioned or delayed as required for reasonable review, evaluation, installation, or testing, as applicable to the work or deliverable. Final acceptance is expressly conditioned upon completion of all applicable assessment procedures. Should the work or deliverables fail to meet any specifications, acceptance criteria or otherwise fail to conform to the Contract, the State may exercise any and all rights hereunder, including, for Goods deliverables, such rights provided by the Uniform Commercial Code, as adopted in North Carolina.

6.6 INVOICES

Vendor shall invoice the Purchasing Agency. The standard format for invoicing shall be Single Invoices meaning that the Vendor shall provide the Purchasing Agency with an invoice for each order. Invoices shall include detailed line item information to allow Purchasing Agency to verify pricing at point of receipt matches the correct price from the original date of order. At a minimum, the following fields shall be included on all invoices:

Vendor’s Billing Address, Customer Account Number, NC Contract Number, Order Date, Buyer’s Order Number, Manufacturer Part Numbers, Vendor Part Numbers, Item Descriptions, Price, Quantity, and Unit of Measure.

INVOICES MAY NOT BE PAID UNTIL AN INSPECTION HAS OCCURRED AND THE GOODS ACCEPTED.

6.7 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

During the performance of the Contract, the Parties agree that it is in their mutual interest to resolve disputes informally. Any claims by the Vendor shall be submitted in writing to the State’s Contract Manager for resolution. Any claims by the State shall be submitted in writing to the Vendor’s Project Manager for resolution. The Parties shall agree to negotiate in good faith and use all reasonable efforts to resolve such dispute(s).

During the time the Parties are attempting to resolve any dispute, each shall proceed diligently to perform their respective duties and responsibilities under this Contract. The Parties will agree on a reasonable amount of time to resolve a dispute. If a dispute cannot be resolved between the Parties within the agreed upon period, either Party may elect to exercise any other remedies available under the Contract, or at law. This provision, when agreed in the Contract, shall not constitute an agreement by either party to mediate or arbitrate any dispute.

6.8 PRODUCT RECALL

Vendor expressly assumes full responsibility for prompt notification to the Buyer listed on the face of this RFQ of any product recall in accordance with the applicable state or federal regulations. The Vendor shall support the State, as necessary, to promptly replace any such products, at no cost to the State.

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7.0 ATTACHMENTS

**IMPORTANT NOTICE**

RETURN THE REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS WITH YOUR RESPONSE

FOLLOW THE LINKS TO ACCESS EACH ATTACHMENT

ATTACHMENT A: PRICING

Complete and return the Pricing associated with this RFQ, which can be found at the following link OR in the table below:

Item # Specifications Cost per SQFT/LFT

1 Quantity 42,000 SQFT of with a thickness of at least 8mil Safety & Security Film installed on windows and doors on 33 Buildings

2 Quantity of approximately 58,400 LFT of industry standard caulking/glazing to prevent the glass from separating from frame

3 Quantity of LFT of additional anchoring system if needed for anchoring

4 Alternate Quantity 18,500 SQFT with higher mils Safety & Security Film offering better protection

5 Alternate Quantity 25,400 LFT of industry standard caulking/glazing to prevent the glass from separating from frame

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED FROM VENDOR

1. All warranty information related to security window film, caulking/glazing, and installation

2. Technical specifications for each security window film submitted for consideration, as well as technical specifications for the caulking / glazing to be used

3. Information explaining, including diagram, of the caulking / glazing anchoring system to be used in conjunction with the security window film

4. List of any tests conducted on the film submitted for consideration, including the laboratory conducting the independent testing, the standards used for testing, and the results of the testing

5. List of large-scale window film installation projects completed by the vendor

ATTACHMENT B: INSTRUCTIONS TO VENDORS

The Instructions to Vendors, which are incorporated herein by this reference, may be found here:

https://ncadmin.nc.gov/formnorth-carolina-instructions-vendors032023/download?attachment

ATTACHMENT C: NORTH CAROLINA GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

The North Carolina General Terms and Conditions, which are incorporated herein by this reference, may be found here:

https://www.doa.nc.gov/form-north-carolina-general-terms-and-conditions-11-2023/open

ATTACHMENT D: HUB SUPPLEMENTAL VENDOR INFORMATION

Complete and return the Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) Vendor Information form, which can be found at the following link:

https://www.doa.nc.gov/pandc/onlineforms/form-hub-supplemental-vendor-information-9-2021/download

ATTACHMENT E: CUSTOMER REFERENCE FORM

Complete and return the Customer Reference Form, which can be found at the following link:

https://ncadmin.nc.gov/media/15503/open

ATTACHMENT F: LOCATION OF WORKERS UTILIZED BY VENDOR

Complete and return the Location of Workers Utilized by Vendor, which can be found at the following link:

https://www.doa.nc.gov/pandc/onlineforms/form-location-workers-09-2021/download

ATTACHMENT G: CERTIFICATION OF FINANCIAL CONDITION

Complete, sign, and return the Certification of Financial Condition, which can be found at the following link:

https://www.doa.nc.gov/pandc/onlineforms/form-certification-financial-condition-09-2021/download

ATTACHMENT H: VENDOR REQUEST FOR EO50 PRICE-MATCHING

Complete, sign, and return the Vendor Request for EO50 Price-Matching, which can be found at the following link:

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ATTACHMENT I: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COVID-19 VACCINATION AND TESTING POLICY

Complete, sign, and return the ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF COVID-19 VACCINATION AND TESTING POLICY associated with this RFQ is a separate document that can be found at the following link:

https://files.nc.gov/ncdoa/pandc/OnlineForms/COVID_Policy_Acknowledgement_-_Fillable.pdf

LOBBYING ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL GRANTS

The Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements and the OMB Standard Form LLL are separate documents that can be found at the following link:

https://ncadmin.nc.gov/documents/vendor-forms

*** Failure to Return the Required Attachments May Eliminate Your Response from Further Consideration ***