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- Larimer County, Colorado
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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Poudre School District R-1 in Colorado for low voltage cabling installation services. The District seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive low voltage cabling installation and related services, including cabling installation, pathway installation, device end installation, telecommunications room termination, testing and certification, and related records and documentation. The RFP was issued on August 26, 2026, with written questions due by September 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MT and proposals due on September 23, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MT. All submissions must be made electronically through www.bidnetdirect.com. The District reserves the right to award one, multiple, or all portions of the solicitation to create a prequalified pool of vendors for project-specific requests. The contract term is not explicitly stated in the document, though Section 7.23.1 indicates the District may extend any awarded agreement for up to four additional one-year terms through written amendments. No specific award date is provided.
Vendor responses will be evaluated on a 100-point scale comprising Technical Qualifications (35 points), Staffing/Capacity (20 points), Pricing (30 points), and References (15 points). Vendors must provide labor rates for lead technicians, technicians, apprentices, project managers, and same-day/next-day call-out response, along with unit pricing for specific services such as CommScope Cat6 cable pulls and terminations, stranded copper cable work, EMT conduit installation, Wiremold/Panduit installation, patch panel terminations, and troubleshooting services. Vendors must also submit miscellaneous material and rental equipment markup percentages. Labor rates, unit pricing, and markups shall remain firm for the initial contract term, with subsequent annual increases limited to the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U, Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Region) or 3 percent, whichever is lower, unless District-approved. Minimum vendor qualifications include five years of low voltage cabling installation experience, completion of at least three similar projects within the past five years, employment of at least one BICSI-certified technician or equivalent credential holder, possession of all required state and local licenses, maintenance of required insurance coverage, provision of three satisfactory references, and no disqualifying safety violations within the past three years. The District is exempt from sales and use taxes under Colorado Tax Exempt No. 98-03335.
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Poudre School District Strategic Sourcing & Contracting – RFP 27-791-001
POUDRE SCHOOL DISTRICT R-1
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
LOW VOLTAGE CABLING INSTALLATION SERVICES
RFP 27-791-001
RFP SCHEDULE
RFP Issued August 26, 2026
Questions Due September 9, 2026 @ 2:00 PM MT
RFP Due Date September 23, 2026 @ 2:00 PM MT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
1.0 BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS
3.0 MINIMUM VENDOR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
4.0 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
5.0 PRICING
6.0 EVALUATIONS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
7.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
8.0 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
9.0 COOPERATIVE PURCHASING EFFORTS
10.0 REFERENCES
11.0 PROPOSAL PRICING SHEET
12.0 PROPOSAL CERTIFICATION FORM
ATTACHMENT A – SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS
ATTACHMENT B – INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Low Voltage Cabling Installation Services
RFP 27-791-001
Poudre School District R-1 (the “District”) is requesting electronic sealed proposals from professional and qualified vendors (“Vendor”) to provide low voltage cabling installation and related services for the District, as further specified in Section 2.0. These services are to meet the District’s needs as described in this Request for Proposals (“RFP”). All interested vendors are invited to submit a Proposal in accordance with the policies, procedures and dates set forth herein.
The District shall provide copies of this RFP to vendors through the electronic solicitation platform www.bidnetdirect.com (“BidNet”) where registered vendors are required to submit their electronic RFP response along with the first and last name, telephone number and e-mail address of the employee within their organization who will be designated as the District’s primary contact with respect to this RFP and the vendor’s response thereto. The District may provide copies of this RFP to other vendors upon request, who are also requested to provide the first and last name, telephone number and e-mail address of the employee within their organization who will be designated as the District’s primary contact with respect to this RFP and their response thereto.
Questions regarding this RFP must be in writing and may only be directed to the District via BidNet any time after the issuance of this RFP through and including 2:00 p.m. MT on September 9, 2026. Questions received after the date/time and/or not submitted electronically through BidNet may not be addressed.
Each question submitted, as well as the District’s response thereto, shall be provided in a questions and answers document/addendum via BidNet.
Note: Each question must be submitted individually. Multiple questions per entry may not be answered.
The District will only accept and consider electronically submitted Proposals from vendors, which must be submitted and received in BidNet on or before 2:00 p.m. MST on September 23, 2026, at which time the submission portal will close and no further submissions will be allowed or considered. It is the sole responsibility of the service provider to see that the Proposals are submitted through BidNet by the submission deadline.
At no time during the solicitation process will communication regarding this RFP be permitted with any District employee other than the Procurement Agent named below until an award has been announced. Communication with a District employee other than the Procurement Agent named below may disqualify your Proposal from consideration.
Sales Prohibited/Conflict of Interest: No officer, employee, or member of the School Board, shall have a financial interest in the sale to the District of any real or personal property, equipment, material, supplies or services where such officer or employee exercises directly or indirectly any decision-making authority concerning such sale or any supervisory authority over the services to be rendered. This rule also applies to subcontracts with the District.
Soliciting or accepting any gift, gratuity favor, entertainment, kickback, or any items of monetary value from any person who has or is seeking to do business with the District is prohibited.
Collusive or sham proposals: Any proposal deemed to be collusive, or a sham proposal will be rejected and reported to authorities as such. Your authorized signature on this proposal assures that such proposal is genuine and is not a collusive or sham proposal.
The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any irregularities or informalities.
Sincerely, Kristin Thetford Senior Sourcing and Contracting Analyst Strategic Sourcing & Contracting Department kthetford@psdschools.org
1.0 BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
Poudre School District (PSD) is seeking a Vendor to provide low voltage cabling installation and related services for the District as further specified in Section 2.0.
This work includes, but is not limited to:
- Cabling installation
- Pathway installation
- Device end Installation
- Telecommunications room termination
- Testing and certification
- Related records and documentation
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS
The District is requesting Proposals from responsible and responsive Vendors in accordance with the scope specified in Attachment A.
The District reserves the right to award one, multiple, or all portions of this solicitation to the highest-ranked Vendors and establish a prequalified pool of Vendors for these services.
The District may issue project-specific requests for quotes to any or all awarded Vendors within the contract pool. Requests for quotes may include project drawings, site information, schedules, and project requirements. Vendors may submit project-specific pricing and schedule proposals.
The District reserves the right to award work based on best value considering price, schedule, qualifications, previous performance, and availability.
The District is under no obligation to solicit quotes from all awarded Vendors for every project. The District reserves the right to assign work through a rotation process, emergency assignment process, direct selection based on specialized expertise, or a competitive quote process, as determined to be in the District's best interest.
3.0 MINIMUM VENDOR QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to be considered responsible and responsive, all Vendor submissions must include the following minimum qualifications:
3.1 Have been regularly engaged in low-voltage cabling installation services for a minimum of five (5) years.
3.2 Have completed at least three (3) projects of similar scope within the last five (5) years.
3.3 Employ at least one BICSI-certified technician, RCDD, or equivalent low-voltage industry credential holder.
3.4 Possess all licenses required by applicable state and local authorities.
3.5 Maintain the required insurance coverage.
3.6 Provide three satisfactory references.
3.7 Have no disqualifying safety violations within the last three years.
4.0 PRICING
4.1 Each Vendor shall provide the following information as part of their submission:
4.1.1 Labor Rates
4.1.1.1 Lead technician
4.1.1.2 Technician
4.1.1.3 Apprentice
4.1.1.4 Project manager
4.1.1.5 Same day or next day call (rate per hour)
4.1.2 Unit Prices
4.1.2.1 Per CommScope Cat6 cable pull and termination
4.1.2.2 Per stranded copper cable pull and termination
4.1.2.3 EMT conduit installation (per linear foot)
4.1.2.4 Wiremold/Panduit installation (per linear foot)
4.1.2.5 Additional CommScope patch panel terminations
4.1.2.6 Troubleshooting and remediation services
4.1.3 Markups
4.1.3.1 Miscellaneous material markup percentage
4.1.3.2 Rental equipment markup percentage
4.2 Labor rates, unit pricing, and markups shall remain firm for the initial contract term. Thereafter, increases may be requested annually but shall not exceed the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U, Denver- Aurora-Lakewood Region) or 3%, whichever is lower, unless approved by the District.
5.0 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
As set forth in more detail below, the District is requiring the following information from all potential Vendors as part of their response as it relates to the content of this RFP:
5.1 All Vendors must describe how they will address the Scope of Work and Specifications as outlined in Section 2.0.
5.2 All Vendors must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Vendor Qualification Requirements as outlined in Section 3.0.
5.3 All successful Proposal submissions must include information that aligns with what is specified in the evaluation criteria in Section 5.0.
5.4 All successful Proposal submissions must include information that aligns with the following categories:
5.4.1 Company Profile
5.4.2 Relevant Background and Experience (to include a summary of previous work in Northern Colorado and any experience doing business with medium/large-sized government entities)
5.4.3 Proposed Project Approach
5.4.3.1 Installation methodology
5.4.3.2 Quality control procedures
5.4.3.3 Testing procedures
5.4.3.4 Documentation process
5.4.3.5 Safety procedures
5.4.4 Team Qualifications (to include any certifications)
5.5 Vendors must provide a letter addressing the following considerations:
5.5.1 Summary of previous work for the District, if any.
5.5.2 Whether the Vendor or any of its principals has ever declared bankruptcy under their current names or former names.
5.5.3 Whether the Vendor or any of its principals has ever made an assignment for the benefit of creditors.
5.5.4 Whether there are any unsatisfied judgements or liens against the Vendor or any of its principals.
5.6 All Vendors must fill out and submit the included Reference form in Section
10.0. highlighting any K-12 experience.
5.7 All Vendors must fill out and submit the Proposal Pricing Sheet in Section 11.0.
5.8 All Vendors must sign and submit the Proposal Certification Form in Section
12.0.
5.9 By signature of the Proposal Certification Form, contained within this RFP, and accepted submission through BidNet to this solicitation, the Vendor certifies that submission of this RFP is made without any previous understanding, agreement, or connection either with any persons, firms or corporations offering an RFP for the same items or with the District.
5.10 Proposal responses shall contain a signature of an authorized representative in the space provided on the Proposal Certification Form.
5.11 The Vendor through submission of the Proposal Certification Form certifies that this solicitation is in all respects fair, without outside control, collusion, fraud, or otherwise illegal action.
5.12 Submission of a Proposal is deemed as acceptance of all terms, conditions and specifications contained in the solicitation package initially provided to the Vendor.
5.13 It shall be the sole responsibility of the Vendor to ensure their Proposal is submitted through BidNet by the submission deadline. Late responses will not be accepted.
6.0 EVALUATIONS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
Vendor responses to this RFP shall be evaluated on ability to meet the scope of work and specifications, minimum qualifications, and submittal requirements as set forth in this
RFP.
6.1 The evaluation committee will score submissions using the criteria that follows:
6.1.1 Technical Qualifications:
6.1.1.1 Low voltage cabling experience
6.1.1.2 School experience
6.1.1.3 Certifications and staff qualifications
6.1.2 Staffing/Capacity:
6.1.2.1 Available technicians/staff
6.1.2.2 Response capability
6.1.3 Pricing:
6.1.3.1 Labor rates
6.1.3.2 Unit pricing
6.1.3.3 Markups
6.1.4 References
6.1.4.1 Customer satisfaction
Evaluation Criteria
Max Score
1. Technical Qualifications 35
2. Staffing/Capacity 20
3. Pricing 30
4. References 15
Total Score
6.2 During the evaluation process, the District reserves the right, where it may serve the District’s best interest, to request additional information, or clarifications from submitters, or to allow corrections of errors or omissions.
Amendments or clarifications to submitted response not requested by the District will not be accepted, nor considered following the opening of the response.
6.3 Responses to this solicitation will be independently evaluated by an evaluation committee to be established for such purpose.
6.4 Responses submitted will be evaluated using pre-determined rating criteria.
Those responses that are clearly non-responsive to the stated requirements may be eliminated prior to the evaluation. Prior to response submission, submitters are encouraged to review the requirements stated in this solicitation document and BidNet for any related addenda to ensure requirements are incorporated in their responses.
6.5 The District reserves the right to request additional information, negotiate, award, or negotiate an agreement further with one or more Vendors.
6.6 In addition to scoring, the District reserves the right to consider committee discussions and input during the recommendation meeting.
6.7 Should the District determine in its sole discretion that only one Vendor is fully qualified or that one Vendor is clearly more highly qualified than the others under consideration, an agreement may be negotiated and awarded to that Vendor.
6.8 For the purposes of solicitation evaluation, submitters must indicate any variances to the specifications and terms and conditions, no matter how slight. If variations are not stated in the submitter’s response, it shall be construed that the proposal fully complies with the specifications and terms and conditions. Notwithstanding the above, it is hereby agreed and understood that the District reserves the right to reject these variations if they individually or, as a whole, do not meet the standards established in the specifications.
6.9 Modification to this document, exhibits or addenda will be considered invalid will not be accepted in any format by the District, and may be cause for disqualification. Proposed modifications may be submitted through BidNet with the submission of a Proposal response. Proposed modifications are not considered as accepted unless formally accepted in writing by the Procurement Agent prior to the intent to award. Submission of a modification, and an intent to award from a solicitation shall not be considered in any way, an acceptance of any proposed modifications by the Vendor.
6.10 Award of contract shall be made to the responsive and responsible Vendor/s meeting the specifications and as deemed to be in the best interests of the District. Interviews may be requested with one or more respondents. Final evaluation may be based on, but not limited to, any or all of the following:
price, adherence to specifications, performance, previous experience with similar projects, references, product availability and delivery time. Those Proposals that are clearly non-responsive to the stated requirements may be eliminated prior to this evaluation.
6.11 This solicitation, or submitted agreement from Vendor, does not commit the District to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a proposal or to procure a contract for the services. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this request or to cancel in part or in its entirety this solicitation if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the District. The District reserves the right to accept any portion of the proposal or the entire proposal as deemed in the best interest of the District.
7.0 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
7.1 Information and materials submitted in response to this solicitation may be considered public records subject to disclosure under the Colorado Open Records Act ("CORA"), C.R.S. §§ 24-72-200.1 to -205.5. Information and materials that the vendor believes are confidential and not subject to disclosure under CORA must be submitted separately with a citation to the section of CORA and any other relevant law under which the vendor believes they are confidential. The District, not vendor, shall determine whether information and materials so identified will be withheld as confidential, but will inform the vendor in advance of disclosure to give it an opportunity to take legal action to protect its interests vis-à-vis the party making the CORA request.
7.2 The District is a public-school district exempt from the payment of sales and use taxes under Colorado Tax Exempt No. 98-03335. A copy of the District’s Certificate of Exemption issued by the Colorado Department of Revenue is available upon request. The District is exempt from city, county, and state sales and use tax and federal excise taxes or federal transportation taxes.
7.3 Each Vendor, its employees, representatives and subcontractors agree to abide by all applicable Federal, State and Local codes, laws, rules and regulations.
7.4 All issues regarding the formation, performance and/or legal enforcement of the contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. Venue for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to the contract shall be in Larimer County, Colorado.
7.5 The District shall issue a written addendum if substantial changes, which impact the technical submission of Proposals, are required. A copy of such addenda will be distributed via BidNet. In the event of conflict with the original contract documents, addenda shall govern all other contract documents to the extent specified. Subsequent addenda shall govern over prior addenda only to the extent specified.
7.5.1 The Vendor shall be solely responsible for confirming receipt of all addenda prior to Proposal submittal.
7.5.2 Amendments or clarifications to the submitted proposals not requested by the District evaluation committee will not be accepted, nor considered in awarding of the contract.
7.6 The District confirms and the Vendor agrees that there is no expressed or implied obligation for the District to reimburse Vendors for any expenses incurred in preparing the Vendor’s response to this RFP.
7.7 This solicitation does not commit the District to select or contract with any submitter that provides a response, or to pay any costs incurred by submitters in responding to the solicitation or negotiating a contract.
7.8 The District reserves the right to reject any and all responses to this solicitation at any point in the process, to waive any irregularities and/or informalities with respect to the solicitation procedures and deadlines, and to select the submitter whose response it deems in its sole discretion to be in the best interest of the District.
7.9 Vendor must provide all requested information. Failure to do so may result in rejection of the response at the option of the District.
7.10 Proposal responses must meet or exceed specifications contained in the solicitation document.
7.11 Vendor agrees to furnish the products or services covered as a result of this solicitation in strict accordance with the District’s specifications.
7.12 All information and supplemental documentation required in conjunction with this solicitation shall be furnished by the Vendor with their proposal responses. If the Vendor fails to supply any required information or documents, their proposal may be considered non-responsive and ineligible for award.
7.13 The accuracy of the proposal is the sole responsibility of the Vendor. No changes in the proposal shall be allowed after the submission deadline, except when the Vendor can show clear and convincing evidence that an unintentional factual mistake was made, including the nature of the mistake and the price actually intended.
7.14 The apparent silence or omissions within this solicitation regarding a detailed description of the materials and services to be provided shall be interpreted to mean that only the best commercial practices are to prevail and that only materials and workmanship of first quality are to be used.
7.15 The award of this solicitation to a selected submitter is contingent upon the execution of a mutually acceptable agreement. If a mutually acceptable agreement is not executed, the District reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to negotiate with a subsequent submitter(s) who submitted a responsive and responsible response to this solicitation per the specified terms herein.
7.16 The District may, at its sole and absolute discretion:
7.16.1 Reject any and all or parts of any or all proposals submitted by prospective Vendors;
7.16.2 Re-advertise this solicitation;
7.16.3 Postpone or cancel the solicitation process for this solicitation;
7.16.4 Waive any irregularities or technicalities that are not qualified as a requirement for responsiveness in this solicitation or in proposals received in conjunction with this solicitation; and/or
7.16.5 Determine the criteria and process whereby proposals are evaluated and awarded.
7.17 The District shall be the sole judge in determining equals in regard to quality, price and performance.
7.18 Vendor shall provide the services under this RFP as an independent contractor of the District. As such, Vendor shall have the right to determine how and by whom the Services will be provided and the right to provide the Services free from the direction and control of the District, subject to and consistent with the terms and conditions of a District issued purchase order or agreement.
7.18.1 Vendor shall be exclusively responsible for: (a) all compensation, employment tax withholdings and payments, and all fringe benefits for its employees (if any) in full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws; (b) all insurance coverages and benefits for its employees (if any) in full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to pension or retirement benefits, workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, and Social Security benefits; and (c) all payments to its contractors and subcontractors for goods and/or services directly or indirectly related to this RFP.
7.18.2 Nothing in this Solicitation shall be construed as creating a single enterprise, partnership, joint venture or employer-employee relationship between Vendor and the District. Vendor is not a partner, agent or representative of the District and shall not represent itself to be a partner, agent or representative of the District. The District is not a partner, agent or representative of Vendor and shall not represent itself to be a partner, agent or representative of Vendor.
7.18.3 Vendor shall not attempt or purport to extend the faith and credit of the District to any third party, person or entity. Vendor acknowledges and agrees that it has no authority to enter into any contract with a third party that would bind or in any way obligate the District. The District shall not attempt or purport to extend the faith and credit of Vendor to any third party, person or entity. The District acknowledges and agrees that it has no authority to enter into any contract with a third party that would bind or in any way obligate Vendor.
7.19 The Vendor shall not assign an agreement, as a result of this solicitation, or any of its rights, interests or obligations without the prior written consent of the District. The consent may be withheld for any reason or no reason as determined by the District in its sole discretion.
7.20 It is agreed that no otherwise qualified vendor shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination, including harassment, under any provision of this RFP on the basis of race;
creed; color; national origin; age; sex; pregnancy; physical recovery from childbirth or a related condition; sexual orientation; marital status; veteran status; religion; genetic information; gender expression; gender identity;
ancestry; or disability.
7.21 Vendors may offer a cash discount for prompt payment; however, such discounts shall not be considered in determining the lowest net cost for the Proposal evaluation purposes.
7.22 Invoicing. The District utilizes an online vendor portal to collect, validate, and manage vendor information, including but not limited to tax identification verification, sanction monitoring, receipt of W9 and other required forms. Prior to the issuance of a purchase order or payment, the Contractor will be required to complete the online registration process through the online vendor portal, which shall include the Contractor providing all required documentation, and receiving approval of the submission of all documentation, including but not limited to, taxpayer identification number and bank account verification.
7.22.1 Invoices for Services provided shall be submitted directly to the
District’s accounts payable department within thirty (30) days of completion of Services. Invoices for such Services shall include (a) date on which Services were provided, (b) the District Location for which the Service were provided, (c) details of Products delivered, (d) and purchase order number. All invoices must be submitted within 30 days of fiscal year end June 30 and may not include items received by the District outside of the fiscal year July 1 – June 30.
7.22.2 Invoices received from the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement will be reviewed and approved by the District's representative, indicating that services have been rendered in conformity with the Agreement and then will be sent to the Finance Department for payment.
Payment for Services not approved by the District in writing shall not be considered valid and the District will not be responsible for covering associated costs. Invoices will generally be paid within thirty
(30) days following the District representative's approval.
7.22.3 Invoices which do not conform with the agreement will be paid thirty
(30) days from receipt of a revised and corrected invoice.
7.22.4 Invoices shall be sent to ap@psdschools.org.
7.22.5 The District is a political subdivision of the State of Colorado and considered a governmental entity for tax classification purposes. The District is exempt from city, county, and state sales tax. The District’s state tax exempt number is 98-03335 and the District’s Federal Tax Identification Number (TIN) is 84-6013733.
7.22.6 If the contract results in the right to use an asset, the Contractor shall provide the District, if requested, documentation necessary to facilitate the District’s compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (“GASB”) issued GASB Statement No. 87, Leases.
7.23 Final award is contingent upon complete execution of a successfully negotiated agreement between the District and the Vendor.
7.23.1 At the option of the District, any awarded agreement may be extended beyond the first term for up to four (4) additional one-year terms, upon a written mutually agreed upon amendment for each one-year term.
7.23.2 Notwithstanding any other term or provision of this RFP, the District’s obligations hereunder are expressly subject to its budgeting and appropriation of sufficient funds for each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) an agreement is in effect. In no event shall the District’s obligations in an agreement constitute a multiple-fiscal year direct or indirect debt or other financial obligation under Article X, Section 20(4)(b) of the Colorado Constitution.
7.24 Governing Law. All issues regarding the formation, performance and/or legal enforcement of the Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. Venue for the resolution of any disputes arising out of or relating to the Contract shall be in Larimer County, Colorado.
7.25 Equal Opportunity. It is agreed that no otherwise qualified Vendor shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination, including harassment, under any provision of this Agreement on the basis of race; creed; color; national origin; age; sex; pregnancy;
physical recovery from childbirth or a related condition; sexual orientation;
marital status; veteran status; religion; genetic information; gender expression; gender identity; ancestry; or disability.
7.26 Indemnification. The Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless the District and the District's Board members, employees, representatives and agents from and against any and all liability arising from any suit, action, third party claims, grievance, or proceeding, including all attorneys’ fees, costs and expenses, incurred as a result of any negligent or intentional act or omission by Vendor, or its employees, agents, Subcontractors, or assignees related to the terms of this Agreement and any Services provided under this Agreement.
7.27 Governmental Immunity. It is specifically understood and agreed that nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as an express or implied waiver by the District of any of the immunities, rights, benefits, protections, or other provisions of the Colorado Constitution or
Governmental Immunity Act, C.R.S. §§ 24-10-101 et seq, as now or hereafter amended.
8.0 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
8.1 Vendor shall procure and maintain the required insurance as specified in Attachment B.
9.0 COOPERATIVE PURCHASING EFFORTS
9.1 The District is a member of, or affiliated with, several regional professional procurement organizations within Colorado and Wyoming. These organizations are comprised of governmental purchasing agents, or agency representatives responsible for the purchasing function. These organizations include:
9.1.1 Colorado Educational Purchasing Council (CEPC) - A cooperative purchasing organization comprised of purchasing agents/buyers representing all Colorado public school districts.
9.1.2 Multiple Assembly of Procurement Officials (MAPO) - A cooperative purchasing organization comprised of procurement representatives from state, county, municipal, governments, special districts, or school districts along the front range of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.
9.1.3 Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association (RMGPA) - A chapter member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), consisting of public procurement professionals and their representative agencies which include approximately 100 state, county, and municipal governments; school districts and higher education; and other special districts.
9.1.4 Members of these organizations, at their discretion, may request use of the contracts or awards that result from this solicitation. Each governmental entity which uses a contract resulting from this solicitation would establish its own contract, issue its own orders, schedule deliveries, be invoiced individually, make its own payments, and issue its own exemption certificates as required by the Vendor. It is understood and agreed that the Poudre School District R-1 is not a legally binding party to any contractual agreement made between another governmental entity and the Vendor as a result of this solicitation. The District shall not be liable for any costs or damages incurred by any other entity. Usage by any other entity shall not have a negative impact on the District in the current term or in any future terms.
10.0 REFERENCES
List three (3) references for which your company has completed similar services for projects of similar scope. Colorado K-12 public school references are preferred, if available.
10.1 Company Name
Address ______
Contact Person
Telephone ______
Email ______
Describe type of work/service performed or items supplied
10.2 Company Name
10.3 Company Name
11.0 PROPOSAL PRICING SHEET
11.1 Labor Rates
Description Unit of Measure Vendor Rate
Lead Technician Per Hour $____________
Technician Per Hour $____________
Apprentice Per Hour $____________
Project Manager Per Hour $____________
Same Day or Next Day Call-Out Response Per Hour $____________
11.2 Unit Prices
Description Unit of Measure Vendor Rate
CommScope Cat6 Cable Pull and Termination Per Unit $____________
Stranded Copper Cable Pull and Termination
Per Linear Foot $____________
EMT Conduit Installation Per Linear Foot
Wiremold/Panduit Installation
Per Linear Foot $____________
Additional CommScope Patch Panel Terminations Per Hour $____________
Troubleshooting and Remediation Services Per Hour $____________
11.3 Markups
Description Vendor Markup (%)
Miscellaneous Material Markup Percentage ________ %
Rental Equipment Markup Percentage ________ %
12.0 PROPOSAL CERTIFICATION FORM - RFP 27-791-001 – Low Voltage Cabling Installation
The District will only accept and consider electronically submitted proposals from Vendors, which must be submitted and received in the www.bidnetdirect.com electronic solicitation portal on or before September 23, 2026, 2:00 p.m. MT.
The undersigned hereby affirms that:
• Vendor is a duly authorized agent of the company issuing this Proposal and that all information provided in the Proposal is true and accurate.
• Vendor has read the conditions and technical specifications, which were made available to the company in conjunction with this RFP, and fully understands and accepts these terms unless specific variations have been expressly listed in the Proposal.
• Vendor will adhere to all terms and conditions and provide, at a minimum, all services as expressed in the RFP and/or the company’s Proposal responding to the RFP.
• Vendor meets or exceeds all of the required criteria as specified by this RFP, or if not, has submitted a Justification for Consideration addressing any failure to meet the criteria.
• Vendor’s Proposal is being offered independently of any other Vendor and in full compliance with the terms specified in the RFP.
• Vendor will accept any awards made to it, as a result of this RFP for a minimum of ninety (90) calendar days following the date and time of the RFP closing.
Company Name:
Signature of Agent:
Printed Name:
Title:
E-mail address:
Mailing address:
Phone Number:
Contact Person: ______ (If different from Agent – include e-mail address and phone number)
NOTE: Proposals submitted without the signature of an authorized agent of the company may be considered non-responsive and ineligible for the award.
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