CAT_1_WANUPGRADE_NCPS_RFP_2024_03_T_Final.pdf

NELSON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

CAT 1 WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) CONNECTIVITY SERVICE

ISSUE DATE: February 28, 2024 DUE DATE: March 27, 2024

TIME: 12:00 PM

RFP#: 2024-03-T

PROCUREMENT CONTACT: Mike Cargill M.Ed.

Supervisor of Technology Nelson County Public Schools Email: mcargill@nelson.k12.va.us

NETWORK CONTACT: Marshall Beeler Network Administrator Nelson County Public Schools Email: mbeeler@nelson.k12.va.us

ISSUING DEPARTMENT: Finance Department Attn: Shannon Irvin Email: sirvin@nelson.k12.va.us Mailing Address

P.O. Box 276 Lovingston, VA 22949

Equipment Delivery Address Nelson County High School (VA) Attn: Mike Cargill, NCIT 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy Lovingston, VA 22949-2101 United States mailto:mcargill@nelson.k12.va.us mailto:mbeeler@nelson.k12.va.us

Title Sheet - #2024-03-T (This page to be returned with Offeror’s proposal)

OBLIGATION OF OFFEROR: By submitting a proposal, the Offeror covenants and agrees that he has satisfied himself, from his own investigation of conditions to be met, that he fully understands his obligation and that he will not make a claim for, or have the right to cancellation or relief from the resulting contract because of any misunderstanding of lack of information.

Offeror further agrees that conditions herein have been carefully read and this proposal is submitted subject to all requirements stated herein. The undersigned hereby acknowledges and agrees, if this proposal is accepted, to furnish all service agreed upon in strict accordance with the contract.

NAME OF FIRM ____________________________________________________________

ADDRESS OF FIRM _________________________________________________________

BY ______________________________________________________________

(Signature in Ink)

NAME ______________________________________________________________

(Printed Name)

TITLE ______________________________________________________________

(Printed Title)

DATE ______________________________________________________________

SERVICE PROVIDER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. (SPIN) ________________________

STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION (SCC) NUMBER ___________________________

FCC REGISTRATION NUMBER ___________________________

FEI / FIN NUMBER ___________________________

PHONE _______________________________ FAX ___________________________

EMAIL __________________________________________________________________

CAT 1 WIDE AREA NETWORK (WAN) CONNECTIVITY SERVICE - RFP #2024-03-T

NELSON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD

SECTION I: Introduction

1.1 General Information

Nelson County Public Schools are soliciting proposals for wide area network connectivity service eligible for funding through the Universal Service Support Mechanism of the Schools and Libraries Division (E-rate). All projects and services will begin in the Funding Year 2024/25 that begins on the 1stof July, 2024 and ends on the 30thof June, 2025.

Following is the Request for Proposal (RFP) for products and services sought.

The Nelson County School Board (hereinafter referred to as “The Customer”) is seeking proposals for WAN services to the MDF located in the high school with a minimum of 5GB with an option for service to 10GB. Current ISP provides a Palo Alto PA-5520. In addition, the Customer requires private ethernet circuits between our auxiliary sites (School Board office, Tye River Elementary School and Rockfish River Elementary School) of 10GB service. The Customer herewith requests proposals for these services as described in the attached specifications from interested persons (hereinafter known as “The Vendor”). The Vendor must submit a bid for all areas and show an integrated approach with respect to hardware, services, and support. Prices quoted shall be all-inclusive. Bids with upfront capital costs shall not be accepted. The Customer reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, waive any technicalities, and award all or part of the contract in a manner that is in the best interest of Nelson County Public Schools. It is expected that over the term of the contract the schools will need some or all of the optional services listed in the RFP, therefore the vendor is required to provide optional prices for all of the products listed as optional.

These services will meet the Federal Communications Commission definition of “WAN services.”

All aspects of this project must comply with the Federal Communication Commission’s competitive bidding requirement for Universal Service Fund (USF) support and services.

Addendums and other information may be made available though the Nelson County Schools website located at https://www.nelson.k12.va.us.

1.2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The following is the required schedule of events for this project. The schedule may change depending on the results of the responses and a final schedule will be established prior to contracting with the successful Vendor.

1) Release of RFP to bidders February 28, 2024

2) Deadline for Proposal Submission March 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM

3) Bid Award Letter March 27, 2024

4) Installation Starts TBD - Pending E-rate funding commitment

5) Installation Complete/cut over TBD

1.3 - Intent to Respond to RFP

Interested parties are encouraged to contact Mike Cargill via email mcargill@nelson.k12.va.us. This notice of intent is due byMarch 13, 2024.

Subject line of the message should state:

“Intent to Respond – “CAT 1 WAN SERVICE - RFP #2024-03-T”

Body of the message should include:

Name of Company:

Contact Person:

Contact Title:

Address:

City:

State:

Zip:

Phone:

Fax:

Contact Email:

Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN):

Responders are encouraged to include a digital “Return Read Receipt” as no other confirmation will be provided for the receipt of the “Intent to Respond” message. After we have received your “Intent”, we may schedule a meeting to discuss our needs and quantities in more detail, if clarification is needed.

Respondents will also be provided a link to a shared Q/A document where all questions will be answered for all respondents.

In the event addendums or clarifications are required for this RFP, only vendors who have submitted the “Intent to Respond” will receive notice of the updated RFP.

1.4: Response requirements

Vendors are requested to submit their response (or responses) no later than 12:00 pm on the 26th of March, 2024 to:

Nelson County Public Schools C/O Shannon Irvin/Mike Cargill 84 Courthouse Square Lovingston, VA 22949

OR

Email: schoolboard@nelson.k12.va.us mailto:mcargill@nelson.k12.va.us mailto:schoolboard@nelson.k12.va.us

Copies of the vendor response are required:

● 2 - Hard Copies or (1) Digital Copy (acceptable formats include: .PDF, .RTF)

● If additional copies are required, Nelson County Public Schools will request copies in writing.

● Signature of a person authorized to contract for the company must be included.

● Include Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN)

Information regarding Service Provider registration with the Schools and Libraries Division can be located at the following:

https://www.usac.org/e-rate/service-providers/step-1-obtain-a-spin/

● Include Service Provider’s FCC Registration Number as required by program rules established in the 5th Report and Order.

1.5: CURRENT SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVITY LOCATIONS

Current System is 5GB Dedicated Internet Access (DIA) to point in NCPS MDF located in the High School and also 10GB private ethernet circuits to each location shown in the table below. Current ISP provides a Palo Alto PA-5520 as a managed service.

Current Connectivity Locations are listed in the table below. Diagram below the table shows the current ISP network map.

School/Site Address/GPS Existing Connection

Nelson County High School 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy Fiber - 5 GB

Tye River Elementary School 5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy Arrington, VA 22922

Fiber/Private Ethernet - 10 GB

Rockfish River Elementary School

200 Chapel Hollow Road Afton 22949

Fiber/Private Ethernet - 10 GB

School Board Office 84 Courthouse Square Lovingston, VA 22949

Fiber/Private Ethernet - 10 GB

Transportation Building 620 Drumheller Orchard Lane Lovingston, VA 22949

Fiber/Private Ethernet Managed Service https://www.usac.org/e-rate/service-providers/step-1-obtain-a-spin/

SECTION II

INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AND SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

2.1 WIDE AREA NETWORK CONNECTIVITY (INTRA-SITE)

Vendor must provide, to distribute the centrally delivered Internet connectivity, a fiber connection to each site. These connections will be used to provide schools with services consisting of, but not limited to, Internet access, email service, on demand video service, instructional applications, pupil management applications, and data backup and recovery services. The Vendor’s network must be able to accommodate these current needs. The Vendor’s network must allow for future needs with easy and quick upgrades as these needs arise.

Desired connections are outlined in the table below.

School or Site Name Desired Connection

Nelson County High School minimum of 5GB with possible 10GB DIA

Tye River Elementary School 10GB connection EPL

Rockfish River Elementary School 10GB connection EPL

School Board Office 10GB connection EPL

2.2 WAN CONFIGURATION

Vendor must provide survey, design, procurement and configuration of WAN to provide the requested network services. This configuration includes obtaining all permits, zoning requests, and inspections required by law, statute, or ordinance. Network services are to be installed at all of the above sites with demarcation of vendors services to be provisioned at the school on a Fiber interface provided by the Vendor at the Customer’s designated demarcation location.

2.3 INTEGRATED SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Vendor must provide (at no additional cost) all Integrated Service Solutions that are inherent functions of its network such as, but not limited to, integrated Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) detection/mitigation and unique private peering relationships.

Vendor should include a firewall with threat protection, owned by the ISP and provided as a managed service. The firewall must be included in the providers Service Level Agreement (SLA). NCPS Technology staff will require access to maintain firewall rules and policies.

These must be integrated with provider’s services and compliant with USAC eligible services.

Lit fiber service must be fiber optic transport offering a service level agreement that includes a two hour dispatch for repair.

SECTION III

MAINTENANCE, SUPPORT SERVICES AND TRAINING

3.1 PROACTIVE MONITORING SERVICES

Vendor must demonstrate an active (manned) Network Operation Center 24x7x365.

Vendor must demonstrate that they provide 24x7x365 proactive monitoring of its infrastructure components to ensure knowledge of issues which may affect productive learning hours.

3.2 TROUBLE TICKETING SERVICES

Vendor should describe, in detail, any and all methods employed to provide trouble ticketing services for school technical personnel to report issues and track resolution status on current issues. Alternative methods of reporting should be available besides web-based solutions (i.e. there must be both email and telephone options 24x7x365 to report network issues).

3.3 DISPATCH SERVICES

Vendor must demonstrate NOC escalation procedures.

Vendor must provide dispatch support services for maintenance on its infrastructure equipment.

These dispatch services must occur with two (2) hours of a notified failure in an infrastructure equipment component. Vendors must have WAN field technicians to repair/replace/support

● WAN infrastructure components

● WAN cable

● WAN switches/routers

3.4 TRAINING

Vendor must offer one day of training (if needed and requested) for key people on the systems; covering the following topics:

● Support procedures and escalation processes

Basic equipment troubleshooting techniques for all equipment on customer premises to expedite problem resolution when applicable.

SECTION IV

VENDOR QUALIFICATIONS

4.1 VENDOR REFERENCE LIST

Bidding vendors must provide a reference list of verifiable prior experience providing integrated services as defined by the Schools and Library Division.

4.2 VENDOR EXPERIENCE

Vendors must give at least 3 examples of experience with installation of large-scale interconnected sites that have equal broadband connectivity services to each site; at least one of these examples must be similar in size and scope that is referred to in this RFP (See section 1.5).

The Customer may, with full cooperation of The Vendors, visit client installations to observe equipment operations and consult with references. Specified visits and discussion shall be arranged through The Vendor.

SECTION V

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

(RFP)

5.1 RESPONSE SUBMISSION

Responses to this RFP must be submitted as outlined in section 1.4. It is the sole responsibility of the respondents to ensure that their responses arrive in a timely manner. The Customer will reject all late arrivals. “Response to RFP #2024-03-T WAN SERVICE- Bid Inquiry” should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email. Failure to comply with this may cause the bid to be misdirected and therefore not to be considered. Responses must be for the entire project. No substitutions or partial bids will be allowed. Oral, telephone, faxed or telegraphic bids shall not be considered, nor will modifications of bids by such communication be considered. The completed bid form shall be without erasures or alterations. Signatures on the proposals shall be in longhand and executed by an individual duly authorized by The Vendor to make a contract. Other district policy including Drug Free, proof of workers compensation, fingerprint checks as required by State Law, and bonding are also required.

5.2 COSTS ASSOCIATEDWITH PREPARATION OF THE

VENDOR’S RESPONSE

The Customer will not be liable for any cost incurred by the respondents in preparing responses to this RFP or negotiations associated with award of a contract.

5.3 INTERPRETATION AND CHANGES

The intent of this RFP is to communicate the Customers requirements to any qualified and interested bidder. Our intention is to receive bids for the system as stated in Section 1 of this RFP. The Customer may make corrections, or changes to the RFP. If the customer makes changes or corrections to the RFP it will be via a written ADDENDUM. A copy of any

ADDENDUMS will be posted on the Customer website located at http://www.nelson.k12.va.us. Customer will make reasonable efforts to notify all parties who have requested and received the RFP of any ADDENDUMS. ADDENDUMS will be issued as expeditiously as possible (by email). Interpretations, corrections, or changes to the RFP made in any other manner will not be binding, and The Vendor shall not rely upon such interpretations, corrections, or changes.

5.4 ADDENDUM

It will be the responsibility of all respondents to contact The Customer prior to submitting a response to the RFP to ascertain if any ADDENDUM has been issued, and to obtain any and all ADDENDUMS, execute them, and return ADDENDUM with the response to the RFP.

5.5 QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATION MEETING

Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted to a Question Submission Google Form.

This questions submission form will be shared with all who respond to “Intent to Respond” as outlined in section 1.3. Technical questions can also be asked by submitting them via the RFP #2024-03-T link that will be shared with all who respond to “Intent to Respond” as outlined in section 1.3. Questions that affect the scope of this RFP will be answered in a Question and Answer document that will be shared with all who submit an “Intent to Respond” as outlined in section 1.3. Answers to all questions will be made available to those who submit an “Intent to Respond” as outlined in section 1.3.

If further clarification by vendor is requested, a calendly link will be shared to vendors who submit an “Intent to Respond” as outlined in section 1.3.

5.6 PROPOSAL BINDING PERIOD

Prices quoted in The Vendor’s response for all services and equipment will remain in effect for a period of at least 30 business days from the issuance date of The Vendor’s response. The Vendor must understand that the customer will be using e-rate discounts for these services. The SLD funding cycle may take as long as 12-18 months.

5.7 OMISSIONS

Omissions in the proposal of any provision herein described shall not be construed as to relieve The Vendor of any responsibility or obligation to the complete and satisfactory delivery, operation, and support of any and all equipment or services.

5.8 FINANCING

The Customer desires to lease [under definition of the term ‘lease’ as defined by the School and Libraries Corporation] WAN Internet connectivity services using funds made available to the School System through the Federal Communications Commission E-Rate Program. After notification of award the Vendor will receive a purchase order for the products and service for which The Vendor will be responsible as a result of the RFP. This Purchase Order will show the amount of the lease that is the responsibility of the local school system under the E-Rate discount for the monthly installment of the lease. In the contents of the purchase order will be a Contingency Clause which states that the Purchase Order that is being issued is contingent on the FCC Fund Administrator approving the Contract for http://www.nelson.k12.va.us

Universal Services Funding and sufficient appropriation of local funding appropriated for this purpose by the Nelson County Board of Supervisors. In the event that the County should not appropriate or otherwise make funds available to purchase, lease, operate, or maintain the services provided herein, the Nelson County School Board may unilaterally terminate the Agreement only upon thirty days written notice to the Vendor. Upon termination, Nelson County Schools will remit payment for all products and services delivered to Nelson County Public Schools and all expenses incurred by the Vendor prior to Vendor's receipt of the termination notice. The Purchase Order will also reference the amount of funds that the FCC Fund Administrator will be required to pay based on the schools E-Rate percentage. A formal multi-year contract will be negotiated between the Vendor and Nelson County Public Schools based upon the bid, once awarded. This purchase order will constitute a contingent contract between The Customer and The Vendor.

After notification by the Schools and Libraries Corporation (FCC Fund Administrator) of the acceptance of the Universal Services Contract, the contingency will be removed and the Purchase Order will become a legal and binding contract between The Customer and The Vendor. The Purchase Order will be the document used to determine the status of the contract and will determine the amount of payment by the school system and the FCC Fund Administrator. Neither party to the contract shall assign the contract or sublet it as a whole without the consent of The Customer. In return for the installation and implementation of the products and services leased, the Customer shall pay The Vendor the Customer’s portion of the lease as established by E-Rate in a timely manner. The Customer also agrees to work jointly and cooperatively with The Vendor in completing any and all paperwork necessary and required for The Vendor to receive payment by the FCC Fund Administrator for the FCC’s portion of the lease.

5.9 VENDOR REGISTRATIONWITH THE SCHOOLS AND

LIBRARIES CORPORATION

The Vendor must provide proof of registration with the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) as a Telecommunications Service Provider for reimbursement under E-Rate guidelines. If The Vendor fails to file the appropriate forms with the SLD or fails to receive an SLD Vendor Number, Nelson County Public Schools is not responsible for the discounted portion of The Vendor’s bill. The Vendor must generate an invoice for the USF portion of the bill in accordance with SLD regulations. Vendor is to supply the Vendor’s SLD SPIN number with the bid response.

5.10 LEASE

Contractual terms of the lease must be provided with The Vendor’s Bid. The term “lease” is used to refer to contractual arrangements whereby the ownership of the facility remains with the service provider, as stipulated in the SLD Fact Sheet on Internet Services Connectivity, 2/24/98, page 1. The SLD has stated that it will not commit to discounts on a contract that is titled or described as a lease when in effect the terms of the agreement constitute a purchase.

The contractual term of the lease will be Three (3) years, with the option to renew for two (2) additional terms.

5.11 PRICE QUOTATIONS

Price quotations are to include the furnishing of all materials, equipment, maintenance and training manuals, tools, and the provision of all labor and services necessary or proper for the completion of the work. Bids with upfront capital cost shall not be accepted.

5.12 PRODUCT EQUIVALENCE

The name of specific brand, make or manufacturer references is to denote the quality standard of the article desired, but does not restrict the proposing Vendor to the specific brand, make, manufacturer, or specification named. It is set forth to convey the general style, type, feature set, character or quality of the article desired, to the prospective vendor. The sole and final decision regarding equivalence will reside with The Customer.

5.13 EVALUATION OF RESPONSE

The Customer may, at its discretion and at no fee to The Customer, invite any Vendor to appear for questioning during response evaluation for the purpose of clarifying statements in the response. Each proposal will be evaluated based on criteria and priorities defined by Nelson County Public Schools. Proposals will first be screened based upon compliance with the base requirements. The evaluation criteria include, but are not limited to, the following:

5.14 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In connection with the execution of this Contract, The Vendors and subcontractors shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, or national origin. The Vendors shall take affirmative action to ensure that minority and disadvantaged applicants are employed and employees are treated during their employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, or national origin.

Criteria: Weight:

Eligible Cost - E-rate eligible recurring and one-time costs 35% Technical Merit: Ability to support requirements of this RFP 15% Proposal Response: Completeness of proposal submission 10% Terms and Conditions:Vendor’s proposed contract terms and conditions 10% Upgrade Options: Link-speed upgradability in 1 Gbps increments 10% References:Vendor’s previous experience with similar sized school districts

10%

Responsiveness and support:Proximity of vendor offices/support staff;

local vendor representation

10%

Total: 100%

5.15 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

Equipment requiring FCC registration or approval shall have received such approval and shall be appropriately identified.

5.16 CODES, STANDARDS, AND ORDINANCES

All work shall conform to the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, the Building Code, and all local codes and ordinances, as applicable. ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A and ANSI/EIA/TIA-569 shall be adhered to during all installation activities. Methodologies outlined in the latest edition of the BICSI Telecommunications Distribution Methods Manual shall also be used during all installation activities. Should conflicts exist with the foregoing, the authority having jurisdiction for enforcement will have responsibility for making interpretation

5.17 SAFETY

The Vendor shall take the necessary precautions and bear the sole responsibility for the safety of the methods employed in performing the work. The Vendor shall at all times comply with the regulations set forth by federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations concerning “OSHA” and all applicable state labor laws, regulations and standards. The Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless The Customer from and against all liabilities, suits, damages, costs and expenses (including attorney’s fees and court costs) which may be imposed on The Customer because of The Vendor, subcontractor, or supplier’s failure to comply with the regulations stated herein.

5.18 PATENTS AND ROYALTIES

The Vendor, without exception, shall indemnify and hold harmless The Customer and its employees from any liability of any nature or kind, including costs and expenses for or on account of any trademarked, copyrighted, patented, or non-patented invention, process, or article manufactured or used in the performance of the Contract, including its use by The Customer. If The Vendor or subcontractor uses any design, device, or material covered by letters, patent, trademark, or copyright, it is mutually understood and agreed without exception that the proposal prices shall include all royalties or cost arising from the use of such design, device, or materials in any way involved in the work.

5.19 INDEMNIFICATION

The Vendor shall indemnify and hold harmless The Customer, its agents and employees from or on account of any injuries or damages, received or sustained by any person or persons during or on account of any operation connected with this Contract; or by consequence or any negligence (excluding negligence by The Customer, its agents or employees) in connection with the same; or by use of any improper, material or by or on account of any act or omission of said Vendor or its subcontractors, agents, servants or employees. The Vendor further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless The Customer, its agents or employees, against claims or liability arising from or based upon the violation of any federal, state, county, city or other applicable laws, bylaws, ordinances, or regulations by The Vendor, its agents, associates, or employees.

The indemnification provided above shall obligate The Vendor to defend at its own expense or to provide for such defense, at The Customer’s option, of any and all claims of liability and all suits and actions of every name and description that may be brought against The Customer which may result from the operations and activities under this Contract whether the installation operations be performed by The Vendor, subcontractor, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either.

The award of this Contract to The Vendor shall obligate The Vendor to comply with the foregoing indemnity provision; however, the collateral obligation of insuring this indemnity must be complied with as set forth.

5.20 RIGHT TO REJECT

The Customer reserves the right to accept or reject all proposals or sections thereof when the rejection is in the best interest of Nelson County Public Schools. The Customer reserves the right to award without further discussion. Therefore, responses should be submitted initially with the most favorable terms that The Vendor proposes. The Customer reserves the right to reject the proposal of a Vendor who has previously failed to perform properly or completed on time contracts of a similar nature; and to reject the proposal of any Vendor who in the opinion of the Customer is not in a position to adequately perform the contract.

The Customer reserves the right to reject any or all proposals; any part or parts of a proposal, waive any technicalities/informalities, increase or reduce quantities, make modifications or specifications, and award any or all of the contract in a manner that is in the best interest of Nelson County Public Schools. Contracts will be awarded to The Vendor submitting the proposal determined to be expenditure neutral and in the best interests of Nelson County Public Schools.

SECTION VI

BID RESPONSE FORM

Vendors must use the following form to quote its price:

TO:Nelson County Public Schools C/O Shannon Irvin/Mike Cargill 84 Courthouse Square Lovingston, VA 22949

VENDOR:

● Name of Firm

● Mailing Address

● City, State, Zip Code

NELSON COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD - REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Leased Wide Area Network Connectivity - RFP #2024-03-T

Complete this form and submit the original in a separate sealed envelope in accordance with the requirements of this RFP.

A. Connectivity as defined in Section 2.1 for each site.

B. For Accounting purposes, the monthly cost, per site and per service is to be broken down below (make additional photocopies as necessary). There shall be no additional charges other than the monthly cost.

C. Items deemed by SLD as ineligible, and sold separately by the vendor, shall be priced separately.

D. Note: Costs are to be listed PRE E-RATE DISCOUNTS.

ITEM Product/Service Total Number of Sites Monthly Per Site Cost Additional Cost

Total Monthly Cost Total Yearly Coat

Amount Ineligibile for E-Rate Funding

A 5GB minimum to 10GB DIA to

MDM NCHS

B 10GB Private Ethernet to SBO

C 10GB Private Ethernet to TRES

D 10GB Private Ethernet to RRES

Total Cost $ $ $ $

Having carefully examined the invitation to bid documents prepared by Nelson County Public Schools entitled Leased Wide Area Network Connectivity, and Digital Transmission Services, and together with such addenda, if any, as listed hereafter, the undersigned hereby proposes and agrees to provide all components as specified in the attached Proposal Schedule, these sheets being a part of the Proposal, for the total lease price shown and under the terms of the attached lease. It is agreed that the undersigned has complied with all requirements concerning Vendor Qualifications, licensing, and with all other local, state, federal laws, and that no legal requirement has been violated in making or accepting this proposal in awarding a contract to him or in the delivery of products. In submitting this proposal, it is understood that the right is reserved by the Customer to reject any or all proposals and waive all technicalities/informalities in connection therewith. It is also agreed that this proposal may not be withdrawn for a period of Ninety (90) days from the opening thereof.

The undersigned declares that the person or persons signing the Proposal is/are fully authorized to sign on behalf of the firm listed and to fully bind the firm listed to all of the conditions and provisions thereof. In view of the terms of this Request for Proposal.

The bid will be evaluated according to the rubric included in the RFP using Total Bid Price as the cost component.

Signature: _________________________________________ Title: ______________________________ Date: __________________