EG-219092-Electrical.pdf

University of Wisconsin System Administration

REQUEST FOR BID

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

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AGENT: Elizabeth Gillen

Questions regarding this bid – see Section 3.1

For Submittal of Bid Instructions – see Section 1

BID NUMBER: EG-219092

DUE DATE: ISSUE DATE: 10/28/2020

DUE DATE: 11/10/2020

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Bid prices and terms shall be firm for sixty (60) days from the date of bid opening, unless otherwise specified in this Request for Bid by the University Procurement. Unless otherwise noted, public openings will be on the date and time specified. Award(s), if any, will be made as soon thereafter as possible. The bid abstract will be on file and is open to public inspection only after award determination has been made.

Electrical Services

In signing this bid, we have read and fully understand and agree to all terms, conditions and specifications and acknowledge that the University Procurement bid document on file shall be the controlling document for any resulting contract. We certify that we have not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any contract or participated in any collusion or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competition; that no attempt has been made to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a bid; that this bid has been independently arrived at without collusion with any other bidder, competitor or potential competitor; that this bid has not been knowingly disclosed prior to the opening of bids to any other bidder or competitor; that the stated statement is accurate under penalty of perjury. I certify that the information I have provided in this bid is true and I understand that any false, misleading or missing information may disqualify the bid.

By submitting a bid, the bidder certifies that no relationship exists between the bidder and the University that interferes with fair competition or is a Conflict of Interest, and no relationship exists between such bidder and another person or firm that constitutes a Conflict of Interest. Further, bidder certifies that no employee of the University whose duties relate to this request for bid assisted the bidder in preparing the bid in any way other than in his or her official capacity and scope of employment.

The Bidder certifies by submission of the bid that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency.

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Contents

1 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 Bid Response Requirements

2 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 Purpose

2.2 Scope

2.3 Definitions

2.4 E-Supplier Registration

2.5 Orders

2.6 Campus Delivery Requirements

2.7 Parking

2.8 Promotional Materials/Endorsements

2.9 Discriminatory Boycotts of Israel

2.10 Supplier Diversity

2.10.1 Minority Business Enterprise Program (MBE)

2.10.2 Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Program (WBE)

2.10.3 Disabled Veteran Owned Business Program (DVB)

2.10.4 VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS Program (VB)

3 BID PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Clarifications and/or Revisions through Designated Contact

3.2 Applicable Dates

3.3 Contract Term

3.4 F.O.B. Job Site

3.5 Proprietary Information

3.6 Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities

3.7 Appeals Process

3.8 Method of Bid

3.9 Method of Award

4 BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

4.1 Bidder Information

4.2 Bidder Experience

4.3 Client List / References

4.4 Fair Price Analysis

4.5 Minimum Order

4.6 Debarment

5 PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Firm Prices

5.2 F.O.B

5.3 On Site Service

5.4 University Imports

5.5 Requirements for Criminal Background Checks

5.6 Timeliness of Delivery

5.7 Item Return Policy

5.8 Additional Items/Services

5.9 Acceptance and Testing (Post Award)

5.10 Invoicing Requirements

5.11 Payment Terms

5.12 Shipments, Duplicates and Over shipments

5.13 Insurance

5.14 Performance Meetings

5.15 Subcontracting

5.16 Activity Reports

5.17 Contract Termination

5.18 Other Eligible Purchasers

5.19 Record and Audit

5.20 Entire Contract

5.21 Travel Per Diems

6 SPECIFICATIONS

6.1 Specification One

6.2 Warranty

6.3 Labor and Travel Time

6.4 Contracting With Other Vendor

6.5 Overtime/Emergency Situation

6.6 Employee Identification

6.7 Environmentally Friendly “Green” Products

6.8 Mandatory Specifications

6.9 Additional Specifications

ATTACHMENT A – BIDDER RESPONSE SHEET

ATTACHMENT B – ITEMIZED BID LIST

ATTACHMENT C – STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ATTACHMENT D – APPLICABLE FEDERAL RULES

1 SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS

BIDS MUST BE EMAILED TO: gillenef@uwec.edu

NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED:

One (1) Electronic copy of the completed bids, including the signed original, must be submitted. Bids must be date/time stamped prior to 2:00 p.m. CST/CDT on the stated bid due date.

Bids not so date/time stamped shall be considered late. Late bids shall be rejected.

RETAIN A COPY OF YOUR BID RESPONSE FOR YOUR FILES

Submitting a bid to any other e-mail address than gillenef@uwec.edu does not constitute receipt of a valid bid by Procurement. Proof of transmission does not constitute proof of receipt.

Email submissions may not be greater than 25 megabytes. Any email file greater than 25 megabytes will be rejected by the email server. It is the responsibility of the sending party to confirm emailed bid responses were received by the Purchasing office prior to bid due date.

1.1 Bid Response Requirements

For your bid to be considered, the following forms/information must be completed and submitted as part of your bid response. Failure to provide these forms and/or information with your bid submittal may disqualify your bid.

1. One (1) Electronic copy of the fully completed, signed bid

2. Bidder Response Sheet (including attachments as requested on Bidder Response Sheet) (Attachment A)

3. Itemized Bid List (Attachment B) in excel format

4. DOA Form 3832

2 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 Purpose

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, hereinafter referred to as the "University", through its Purchasing Services Department, hereinafter referred to as "Purchasing," on behalf of the department of Facilities Management requests bids for the purchase of Electrical Repair and Maintenance Services.

All University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire departments must be eligible to purchase from this contract.

Conditions of bid which include the word “must” or “shall” describe a mandatory requirement. All specifications are defined as mandatory minimum requirements unless otherwise stated. If no bidder is able to comply with a given specification, condition of bid or provide a specific item/service on the Itemized Bid List (Attachment B), Purchasing reserves the right to delete that specification, condition of bid or item without having to complete the bid process again. FAILURE TO MEET A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT SHALL DISQUALIFY YOUR BID. This contract bid document and the awarded bidder’s (Contractor’s) response information shall become the Contract.

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2.2 Scope

The University seeks to contract for Electrical Repair and Maintenance Services to supplement campus resources.

The type of services needed will vary depending on the project portfolio at the time of contracting. However, the requested services may include but are not limited to disconnecting/reconnecting existing devices on 110V, 208V, and 480V circuits, piping, wiring, landing new circuits, potential coring through block or poured walls and floors, expanding on existing FA circuits, and obtaining necessary permits for work at non-state owned buildings. The amount of work varies depending on funding and what projects are identified/approved by the University.

However, this is no guarantee of future business and is only an estimate.

See Specifications (Section 6) and/or Itemized Bid List (Attachment B) for the minimum acceptable specifications for items/services desired. The estimated item quantities identified on the Itemized Bid List are for bid purposes only. The University does not guarantee to purchase any specific quantity or dollar amount. This Contract must not be construed as mandatory upon any University campus, State agency or municipality. The University reserves the right to issue separate bids when deemed in the best interest of the University.

2.3 Definitions

The following definitions are used throughout this document:

Agent means University Procurement Agent responsible for this Request for Bid. Full contact information can be found in Section 3.1.

Bid means Request for Bid.

Bidder means a firm submitting a bid in response to this Request for Bid.

Construction Project Manager means the designated campus contact for this contract, Andrew Nord, nordar@uwec.edu, or in lieu of them, the Project Manager.

Contractor means successful Bidder awarded the bid.

Custom Charges/Fees typically includes, but is not limited to, United States duties, if applicable; port of entry documentation fees; custom clearance fees; applicable tax; etc.

Department means University Department of Facilities Management

DVB means Disabled Veteran-Owned Business.

GSA means General Services Administration.

MBE means Minority Business Enterprise.

Project Manager means a named individual designated for each project by the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire.

Purchasing Card means State credit card.

Procurement means the Procurement Office in the Division of Business Services responsible for the procurement of goods and services for University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire, located at 651 University Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54701

State means State of Wisconsin.

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University and UW means University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

University Imports: When the University is the Importer of Record or has responsibilities for paying Custom Charges/Fees for products purchased directly from a foreign country.

WBE means Woman-Owned Business Enterprise.

2.4 E-Supplier Registration

Registration on the State of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin e-Supplier Portal is available free of charge to all businesses and organizations that want to sell to the state or University system. Only vendors who are registered in Wisconsin’s e-Supplier Portal are guaranteed to receive notice of State of Wisconsin solicitation opportunities in their commodity or service area. To register with Wisconsin e-Supplier Portal navigate to:

https://esupplier.wi.gov Registration allows a vendor to:

• Register for a bidders list for commodities/services that the vendor wants to sell to the state.

• Receive an automatic e-mail notification each time a state agency, including the University of Wisconsin

System campuses, posts a Request for Bid (BID) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) with an estimated value over $50,000 in their designated commodity/service area(s).

• Receive an e-mail notification of addendums/amendments relative to the BID or RFP.

2.5 Orders

Under this contract, Specific order(s), Contract blanket order(s), or Purchasing Card orders (defined below) may be issued to the Contractor(s). Bidder should identify method by which you will accept orders against this contract (e.g. e-mail, fax, internet, mail, phone, etc.).

• Specific order(s): issued as one-time orders.

• Contract blanket order(s): issued for a specified period, to allow departmental personnel to issue releases against the Contract blanket order(s) as needed.

• Purchasing Card order(s): issued as one-time order(s).

2.6 Campus Delivery Requirements

Delivery of orders shall be made to University Central Receiving, 651 University Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54701, five days per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.

2.7 Parking

University parking is very limited. Each Contractor and/or Contractor employee(s) shall make their own arrangements for parking through University Facilities Management. They will be required to contact the Construction Project Manager, Andrew Nord, nordar@uwec.edu to fill out the Contractor Permit, and have that visible on their vehicle during the duration of their time on campus. No additional Contractor costs will be allowed for parking fees or violations. Unauthorized vehicles parking in University lots or loading docks without permits will be ticketed and/or towed.

2.8 Promotional Materials/Endorsements

Contractor agrees that they will not use any promotional or marketing material which states expressly or implies that the University endorses either the Contractor or any party related to the Contractor or this Contract.

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2.9 Discriminatory Boycotts of Israel

Effective October 27, 2017, consistent with 2017 Wisconsin Executive Order 261, contractor agrees it is not engaged in a boycott of the State of Israel and further, contractor will not during the term of the contract engage in a boycott of the State of Israel. State agencies may not execute a contract and reserve the right to terminate an existing contract with a business entity that is not compliant with this provision. This provision applies to all contracts of all values.

2.10 Supplier Diversity

2.10.1 Minority Business Enterprise Program (MBE)

The State of Wisconsin is committed to the promotion of minority business in the state's purchasing program and a goal of placing 5% of its total purchasing dollars with certified minority businesses. Authority for this program is found in ss. 15.107(2), 16.75(4), 16.75(5) and 560.036(2), Wisconsin Statutes. The University of Wisconsin Colleges and Extension is committed to the promotion of minority business in the state's purchasing program.

The State of Wisconsin policy provides that Wisconsin Certified minority-owned business enterprises should have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of its contracts. The supplier/contractor is strongly urged to use due diligence to further this policy by awarding subcontracts to minority-owned business enterprises or by using such enterprises to provide goods and services incidental to this agreement, with a goal of awarding at least 5% of the contract price to such enterprises.

The supplier/contractor may be requested to provide information about its purchases from Wisconsin certified MBEs.

A listing of certified minority businesses, as well as the services and commodities they provide, is available from the Department of Administration, Office of the Minority Business Program, 608/267-7806. To view all MBE firms go to https://wisdp.wi.gov/search.aspx select the MBE box and click search.

2.10.2 Woman-Owned Business Enterprise Program (WBE)

Woman-owned business enterprises (WBEs) are certified by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. This program can be found at: http://www.doa.wi.gov/Divisions/Enterprise-Operations/Supplier-Diversity-Program

State certified WBEs are able to provide both governmental entities and private companies with a credible recognition of the business' ownership. The WBE certification may serve as an additional marketing tool when seeking contract opportunities with entities that place a value on having a diverse supplier base. There is no price preference for certified WBEs that compete for State Contracts.

A listing of certified WBEs, as well as the services and commodities they provide, is available at:

https://wisdp.wi.gov/search.aspx

2.10.3 Disabled Veteran Owned Business Program (DVB)

Disabled veteran-owned businesses (DVBs) are certified by the Wisconsin Department of Administration. This program can be found at: http://www.doa.wi.gov/Divisions/Enterprise-Operations/Supplier-Diversity-Program

The State of Wisconsin is committed to the promotion of DVBs in the State's purchasing program. Wisconsin statutes provide for a permissive 5% price preference for certified DVBs that compete for State Contracts. This means that State agencies may make an award to the DVB submitting the lowest qualified Bid when that qualified http://www.doa.wi.gov/Divisions/Enterprise-Operations/Supplier-Diversity-Program https://wisdp.wi.gov/search.aspx http://www.doa.wi.gov/Divisions/Enterprise-Operations/Supplier-Diversity-Program

Bid is not more than 5% higher than the apparent low Bid. (A Bidder preference will not be considered on a printing or stationery procurement.) Policy provides that DVBs should have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of its Contracts. The Supplier/Contractor is strongly urged to use due diligence to further this policy by awarding subcontracts to DVBs or by using such enterprises to provide commodities and services incidental to this agreement.

The Supplier/Contractor shall furnish appropriate quarterly information about its efforts, including the identities of such businesses certified by the Supplier Diversity Program and their Contract amount.

A listing of certified DVBs, as well as the services and commodities they provide, is available at:

2.10.4 VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESS Program (VB)

The State of Wisconsin encourages the participation of veteran-owned businesses (VBs) in the statewide purchasing program by inviting VBs to actively solicit public purchasing business and by reducing undue impediments to such participation. VBs are certified by the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA). Applicants shall complete a Veteran-owned Business Request for Certification form (WDVA 1037).

Contact the DVA at: http://dva.state.wi.us. There is no price preference for certified VBs that compete for State Contracts.

3 BID PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Clarifications and/or Revisions through Designated Contact

All communications and/or questions regarding this request for bid must be in writing and must reference the bid number. Bidders are required to e-mail written questions to the Agent by the due date listed in section 3.2.

Questions received after this date will not be answered.

If a Bidder discovers any significant ambiguity, error, conflict, discrepancy, omission or other deficiency in this BID, they have five (5) business days after the bid issue date and time, to notify, in writing, the Agent at the address shown below of such error and request modification or clarification of the BID document.

Elizabeth Gillen UW-Eau Claire Procurement

651 University Drive Eau Claire, WI 54701

E-mail: gillenef@uwec.edu

If a Bidder fails to notify the Purchasing Office of an error in the Bid document which is known to the Bidder, or which should have reasonably been known to the Bidder, then the Bidder shall submit a bid response at the Bidder’s risk and if awarded a contract, shall not be entitled to additional compensation or delivery or installation time by reason of the error or its later correction.

If it becomes necessary to provide additional clarifying data or information, or to revise any part of this BID, supplements or revisions will be posted on http://vendornet.state.wi.us) and publicnotices.wi.gov.

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Any contact with University employees concerning this Bid are prohibited, except as authorized by the Bid manager during the period from date of release of the BID until the notice of award, is released. Contacting anyone other than the Designated Contact(s) above may disqualify your BID.

3.2 Applicable Dates

Date

10/28/2020

11/02/2020 – Close of business (5:00pm)

11/04/2020

11/10/2020

Event

Date of Issue of the Bid

Written questions due

Responses to questions posted

BID Due Date (2:00PM CST/CDT)

3.3 Contract Term

The initial term of this contract shall be from the date of award, through November 10, 2023. This contract will be automatically renewed for two (2) additional one-year terms, unless termination clause 5.17 is optionally utilized.

The final Contract end date with all the renewals will be November 10, 2025.

3.4 F.O.B. Job Site

Services are to be performed at locations indicated when orders are placed. Delivery of all materials shall be F.O.B. job site, freight paid by Contractor. Contractor shall have a representative present at the delivery site when materials are direct shipped. University employees will not accept deliveries on behalf of the Contractor. The University shall not be responsible for any materials received or accepted on behalf of the Contractor.

3.5 Proprietary Information

Any information contained in the Bidder’s response that is proprietary must be detailed separately on the attached Section 4: Designation of Proprietary and Confidential Information (Form DOA-3823). Marking of the entire response as proprietary will neither be accepted nor honored. The University cannot guarantee that all such material noted remains confidential, particularly if it becomes a significant consideration in contract award.

Information will only be kept confidential to the extent allowed by State of Wisconsin Public Disclosure Law (refer to Standard Terms and Conditions, Section 27.0). Pricing information cannot be kept confidential.

3.6 Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities

The University will provide reasonable accommodations, including the provision of informational material in an alternative format, for qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact agent identified in section

3.1 of this document to make a reasonable accommodation request.

3.7 Appeals Process

Any protest of the University's solicitation or intent to award must be based on an alleged violation of the Wisconsin State Statute or a provision of a Wisconsin Administrative Code.

Appeals must be submitted no later than five working days after the date of solicitation or the notice of intent to award is issued by the University, written notice of intent to protest must be sent to:

Facilities Purchasing

The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire 651 University Drive Eau Claire, WI 54701

The complete protest must be received no later than ten working days after the date of solicitation or the intent to award is issued. The protest must be in writing. Protesters must make their protests as specific as possible and must specifically identify the Wisconsin State Statute and/or State of Wisconsin Administrative Code provision(s) allegedly violated.

The decision of the University regarding the protest may be appealed to the Secretary of the Department of Administration within five working days after denial by the University, with a copy of such appeal filed with the University.

3.8 Method of Bid

The Bidder shall submit a per hour price for services. All supplies, products, etc. shall have the markup percentage that you have listed in Attachment B.

3.9 Method of Award

The Bid award(s) will be made based on the lowest price, responsive, responsible Bidder. Prices Bid shall be in US dollars unless otherwise indicated. Bids that require a specific quantity or dollar amount will be disqualified. In the event of error in calculation, unit price shall prevail in award.

UW-Eau Claire intends to award to one or multiple Bidders, whichever is judged to be in the best interest of the State. The State is the sole determinant of its best interests.

Award(s) will be based on lowest Total Extended Rate for all trades (Attachment B for details).

Percent markup will also be considered in the lowest Total Extended Rate, as shown on Cost Sheet. Percent markup will be used to determine lowest bid in the event of a tied bid.

For University Imports: See Section 5.4

Supplier Diversity Preferences State of Wisconsin agencies may make awards to certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), or Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (DVB) firms submitting the lowest qualified bid when that qualified bid is not more than 5% higher than the apparent low bid or the proposal is no more than 5% lower than the apparent high point score.

Authority for this program is found in ss. 16.75(3m)(b)2,3, 16.75(3m)(c)(4) and 560.0335(1)(b)(3), 15.107(2), 16.75(4), 16.75(5) and 560.036(2), Wisconsin Statutes.

4 BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS

To be eligible for a Contract award, you must be qualified and able to provide the following as required or your bid will be disqualified. Respond on Bidder Response Sheet (Attachment A).

4.1 Bidder Information

Bidder must complete the attached DOA Form-3832 to identify designated contact people, to provide information regarding the size of the bidder’s company, and other information as requested. All sections of this form must be completed.

4.2 Bidder Experience

The Bidder (company or its principals) must be in the business of providing Electrical Services to commercial and institutional entities and must have done so for the past Ten (10) years.

4.3 Client List / References

Bidder must supply with their bid a client list of three (3) firms to which similar items/services have been provided during the past three (3) years to a comparable sized institution or company (see Bidder Required Form, DOA- 3832). If contacted, information received from those clients will be used to determine whether bidder can reasonably meet contract requirements and specifications. Client references may be used in the award consideration.

4.4 Fair Price Analysis

Purchases made under this contract may require further fair price analysis. Bidders should identify on the Bidder Response Sheet the type of documentation they will provide (i.e. published price list, list of previous buyers, etc.)

to allow the University to complete this analysis. The awarded Bidder will be required to provide this documentation prior to the order being issued.

If, because of riots, war, public emergency or calamity, fire, flood, earthquake, act of God, government restriction, labor disturbance or strike, business operations at the University are interrupted or stopped, performance of this contract, with the exception of monies already due and owing, shall be suspended and excused to the extent commensurate with such interfering occurrence.

4.5 Minimum Order

Bids that require any minimum order quantity or dollar amount may be disqualified.

4.6 Debarment

Federal Executive Order (E.O.) 12549 “Debarment“ requires that all contractors receiving individual awards, using federal funds, and all subrecipients certify that the organization and its principals are not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department or agency from doing business with the Federal Government. By signing this document, you certify that your organization and its principals are not debarred. Failure to comply or attempts to edit this language may disqualify your bid. Information on debarment is available at the following websites: www.sam.gov and https://acquisition.gov/far/index.html see section 52.209-6.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ https://acquisition.gov/far/index.html

5 PERFORMANCE AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Firm Prices

Prices must remain firm for the initial term of the contract. Prices established may be lowered due to general market conditions or negotiations between the Contractor and the University.

Price increase requests proposed after the initial Contract term, along with an updated Price List, must be received by Purchasing in writing thirty (30) calendar days prior to the beginning of the next contract term, for acceptance or rejection. Proposed price increases are limited to fully documented cost increases submitted with the request. If Purchasing deems cost increases are not acceptable, it reserves the right to rebid the contract in whole or part or to negotiate price increase requests with the Contractor. An acceptance of the price list change will be in the form of an amendment to the contract or a letter to the Contractor.

5.2 F.O.B.

F.O.B. Destination, all deliveries shall be FOB Destination. Delivery charges and risk of loss shall be borne by the Contractor.

For University Imports: See Section 5.4

5.3 On Site Service

In carrying out the scope of this Contract, the Contractor shall be required to perform services on University property. Certificates of Liability with appropriate levels of coverage must be provided prior to beginning work.

5.4 University Imports

Bids must include costs from bidder’s door to port of destination and local delivery charges. Custom Charges/Fees should not be included in the bid price. The University will be responsible for determining Custom Charges/Fees from a University designated customs broker and adding the cost to the bid price. If these charges are identified in your bid, they will be deducted from your total bid price and the University’s estimate added instead. This adjusted total cost will serve as the basis for award.

The University will be responsible for arranging the payment of all United States Custom Charges/Fees, if applicable. The awarded Contractor must use the University's contracted customs broker, as identified on the purchase order. Customs charges will not be paid to the awarded Bidder or anyone other than the University’s designated customs broker under any circumstances, unless previously agreed to in writing by the University.

5.5 Requirements for Criminal Background Checks

Background Checks of Contractors:

This contract is contingent upon, Contractor supplying workers who have passed a criminal background check that includes a national criminal background check database demonstrating the worker has no convictions or pending criminal charges that are substantially related to the contracted-for activities or services, including but not limited to, those that would render the worker unsuitable for regular contact with children. Disqualifying convictions or charges include, but are not limited to, sexual offenses, violent offenses, and drug offenses.

If, in the course of providing services to the UW, Contractor (or its employee) observes an incident or threat of child abuse or neglect, or learns of an incident or threat of child abuse or neglect, and the Contractor (or its employee) has reasonable cause to believe that child abuse or neglect has occurred or will occur, Contractor must make a report of that abuse or neglect to law enforcement or to a county social service agency as provided in UW’s Policy on Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect (“the Policy”). If the suspected child abuse or neglect involves an allegation against a UW employee or agent (e.g. student, volunteer, Contractor, etc.), or the incident or threat of child abuse or neglect occurred on the UW campus or during a UW-sponsored activity, the Contractor shall also report to the UW Police Department or UW’s Office for Equity and Diversity.

5.6 Timeliness of Delivery

At the time of order the department will issue a Purchase Order with a start date and acceptable duration. Once awarded, failure to meet this delivery date may result in cancellation of the order and award. The University reserves the right to contract with a second vendor/contractor to receive the items/services per delivery requests.

5.7 Item Return Policy

Contractor should provide for return of items ordered in error for up to 30 calendar days from receipt with the University paying only the return shipping costs. Bidder should indicate in detail on the Bidder Response Sheet their company’s return policy.

5.8 Additional Items/Services

Similar items/services may be added to this Contract provided it was mutually agreeable to both Purchasing Services and the Contractor. Scope of work and pricing (including discounts) must be consistent with the current contract items/services.

5.9 Acceptance and Testing (Post Award)

Acceptance testing will be comprised of a walkthrough of the job site, with both the Vendor and the University Construction Project Manager and/or their designee. This walk through will happen a maximum of ten (10) days after the item/service has been delivered or installed. Acceptance testing will consist of verification of the specifications and performance requirements.

Additionally, no payment(s) will be made until all keys and/or access cards have been provided back to the University. Contractor will be billed actual costs for all lost keys and/or access cards. Cost will include but not limited to rekeying, reprograming, staff time, etc.

If the item/service does not meet specification or performance requirements, the Contractor will have five (5) days to meet requirements. If after this time period the item/service still does not meet specifications or performance requirements, the Contractor agrees to remove the item and return any payments that may have been made.

5.10 Invoicing Requirements

5.10.1 Contractor must agree that all invoices and purchasing card charges shall reflect the discounts and net prices established for the items/services on this contract for all orders placed even though the contract number and/or correct prices may not be referenced on each order or at time of purchasing card order.

The University must meet a statutory mandate to pay or reject invoices within 30 days of receipt of properly submitted invoices by University Accounts Payable. Before payment is made, Accounts Payable must verify that all invoiced charges are correct per this Contract. Only properly submitted invoices will be officially processed for payment.

The Prompt Payment Policy requires that your invoices be clear and complete and in conformity with the list below and must be itemized showing:

• Contractor name

• remit to address

• purchase order number

• release number if given

• date of order/release

• Project Number

• Project location (Building name and room number)

• Complete description of services and or items provided, including catalog, model and/or stock number(s) match those stated in bid

• Price(s) per the Contract

At the discretion of Purchasing, invoices not reflecting the correct discount or net prices may be short paid or disputed.

The original invoice must be sent to address on purchase order unless the customer identifies and establishes a different bill-to location.

5.10.2 Purchasing Card:

Order confirmation shall contain the same detail as listed in Section 5.10.1 and should be sent to the address given at the time of the order is placed.

Any fees charged for use of the University’s purchasing card program are not allowed.

5.11 Payment Terms

Payment will not be made until the item/service is determined to meet all specifications and has been accepted by the University. The University will pay the Contractor Net 30 as accepted by the University.

5.12 Shipments, Duplicates and Over shipments

Upon notification by the University of a duplicated order or over shipment, the items identified must be removed at the Contractor's expense. If the duplicated or over shipment items are not removed within 30 days of written notification, the University reserves the right to dispose of them as its own property and shall not be held liable for any cost for the items

5.13 Insurance

The Contractor shall maintain insurance levels as required in Standard Terms and Conditions, Section 22.0. A certificate of insurance must be provided upon award, and on an annual basis throughout the term of the Contract.

The Contractor shall add: “The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, its officers, employees and agents” as an ‘additional insured’ under the commercial general, automobile and Vendor’s liability policies. The certificate holder shall be listed as the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

5.14 Performance Meetings

The Account Representative and/or Contract Administrator must be available to meet as required with the University's Contract Administrator to evaluate contract implementation and performance and to identify continuous improvement.

5.15 Subcontracting

5.15.1 Any Contract resulting from this bid shall not be, in whole or in part, subcontracted, assigned, or otherwise transferred to any Subcontractor without prior written approval by Purchasing. Upon request Contractor must provide Subcontractor’s complete contact information including EIN# (TIN#, SS#) and signed W-9 form.

5.15.2 The Contractor shall be directly responsible for any subcontractor's performance and work quality when used by the Contractor to carry out the scope of the job. University reserves the right to assess Contractor damages in excess of the contract amount for Subcontractor’s failure to perform or inability to complete required project milestones.

5.15.3 Subcontractors must abide by all terms and conditions under this Contract.

5.15.4 Subcontractors are to be used, the Contractor must clearly explain their participation, deliverables, and project milestones prior to commencing work.

5.16 Activity Reports

Contractor should, be able to report on an annual or semi-annual or quarterly or monthly, basis all items/services purchased against this contract during the designated report period, including but not limited to:

• Contractor name

• remit to address

• purchase order number

• release number if given

• date of order/release

• Project Number

• Project location (Building name and room number)

• Complete description of services and or items provided, including catalog, model and/or stock number(s) match those stated in bid

• Price(s) per the Contract

5.17 Contract Termination

5.18.1 The University may terminate the Contract at any time, without cause, by providing Thirty (30) days written notice to the Contractor. If the Contract is so terminated, the University is liable only for payments for products provided or services performed, to the extent that any actual direct costs have been incurred by the Contractor pursuant to fulfilling the contract. The University will be obligated to pay such expenses up to the date of the termination.

5.18.2 Shall either party fail to perform under the terms of this Contract; the aggrieved party may notify the other party in writing of such failure and demand that the same be remedied within thirty (30) calendar days. Should the defaulting party fail to remedy the same within said period, the other party shall then have the right to terminate this Contract immediately. Performance failure can be defined as but not limited to: Failure to come to work site on schedule/complete work on schedule or failure to provide any of the Terms, Conditions or Specifications.

5.18.3 If at any time the Contractor performance threatens the health and/or safety of the University, its staff, students or others who may be on campus, the University has the right to cancel and terminate the Contract without notice.

5.18.4 Failure to maintain the required Certificates of Insurance, Permits and Licenses shall be cause for Contract termination. If the Contractor fails to maintain and keep in force the insurance as provided in Standard Terms and Conditions, Section 22.0, the University has the right to cancel and terminate the Contract without notice.

5.18.5 If at any time a petition in bankruptcy shall be filed against the Contractor and such petition is not dismissed within 90 calendar days, or if a receiver or trustee of Contractor's property is appointed and such appointment is not vacated within 90 calendar days, the University has the right, in addition to any other rights of whatsoever nature that it may have at law or in equity, to terminate this contract by giving 10 calendar days’ notice in writing of such termination.

5.18.6 All notices of performance failure must be submitted in writing to Purchasing, at the contact location provided in section 3.1 of this document. Purchasing shall be final authority for all performance failure determinations not resolved through the individual University locations.

5.18 Other Eligible Purchasers

U.W. System campuses, State of Wisconsin agencies and Wisconsin municipalities shall be eligible to purchase from this contract.

A Wisconsin municipality is defined by Wisconsin Statute 16.70(8) to include counties, cities, villages, towns, school boards, sewage, drainage, vocational, technical and adult education districts, and other bodies with the power to award public contracts.

5.19 Record and Audit

The Contractor shall establish, maintain, report as needed, and submit upon request records of all transactions conducted under the contract. All records must be kept in accordance with generally accepted accounting procedures. All procedures must be in accordance with federal, State of Wisconsin and local ordinances.

The University shall have the right to audit, review, examine, copy, and transcribe any pertinent records or documents held by the Contractor related to this contract. The Contractor shall retain all applicable documents for a period of not less than five years after the final contract payment is made. The University reserves the right to inspect any facilities used to support this Contract.

5.20 Entire Contract

A contract will be awarded based on the criteria established in this Request for Bid, including attachments and any amendments issued. The BID, the bid response, and written communications incorporated into the contract constitute the entire contract between the parties. The hierarchy of documents in descending order for resolution is as follows:

A. Contract Award Letter B. Original Request Bid Number EG-219092, dated 10/28/2020 including amendments/attachments C. Bidder response to BID.

D. Official Purchase Order (when applicable)

Any other terms and conditions provided by the Bidder with the bid or for future transactions against this contract, including but not limited to click on agreements accepted by the Customer; shrink wrapped agreements; or terms submitted with quotations, order acknowledgements, or invoices; will be considered null and void and will not be enforceable by the Contractor unless agreed to in a written amendment signed by the University Purchasing Department. Any exceptions to this BID should be submitted with your response and alternative language proposed.

Deviations and exceptions from original text, terms, conditions, or specifications shall be described fully, on the bidder's letterhead, signed, and attached to the bid response as an attachment. Each deviation and exception must be identified by the section, page and paragraph to which it applies. In the absence of such statement, the bid/proposal shall be accepted as in strict compliance with all terms, conditions, and specifications and the bidder shall be held liable.

Submitting a standard Bidder contract or term and condition as a complete substitute or alternative for the language in this solicitation will not be accepted and may result in rejection of the bid.

The University reserves the right to negotiate contractual terms and conditions or reject the Bidder‘s response and proceed to the next qualified bidder.

A Word copy of this exceptions document must be submitted with your electronic bid response.

5.21 Travel Per Diems

All the Contractor’s travel and per diem expenses shall be the Contractor’s sole responsibility. Payment to the Contractor by the University shall only be the travel rates specified in Attachment B.

6 SPECIFICATIONS

6.1 Specification One

The Bidder’s response must clearly identify what work/activity types they can provide, and their hourly costs as requested on the Itemized Bid List (Attachment B). Adequate detailed specifications of the items/services being offered, or bid must be included with your bid to ensure that the items/services being bid can be compared to determine if the items/services meet all specifications.

If you are bidding alternate items/services, provide complete specifications, documents and materials showing performance features and details for the items/services you propose to furnish for the items/services being bid.

These will be used to establish equivalency. The University will be the sole judge of equivalent acceptability between Bidders responses.

6.2 Warranty

Contractor must honor, at a minimum, the manufacturer's standard warranty on items and/or materials purchased under this contract. Bidder should indicate warranty term on Bidder Response Sheet and should enclose standard warranty documents with your bid.

Contractor shall also provide a one (1) year warranty on their workmanship.

6.3 Labor and Travel Time

The bidder will charge rates outlined in Attachment B. University will be charged the Regular Time hourly rate between the hours of 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. However, other times and holiday work may be scheduled with the mutual, written approval of both parties.

6.4 Contracting With Other Vendor

Purchasing shall have the option to contract with another vendor to repair or service machines if Contractor is unable to repair equipment for any reason or make necessary repairs on a timely basis.

6.5 Overtime/Emergency Situation

The overtime/emergency rate will be charged for hours between 6:01 p.m. and 4:59 a.m.

Emergency services will require a site visit by Contractor within 2 hours of initial contact to determine the nature and extent of the damage. Once the damage is determined, Contractor will have 24 hours to complete a “temporary” repair.

In the event of an emergency (pandemic, snowstorm, etc.), Contractor may be required to provide the University with the items/services on this bid as required. An emergency preparedness plan to serve the University and the items/services that are available to meet emergency needs should be provided if requested. Minimally, this plan should include emergency contact information, product and service level availability, staffing, equipment, and logistics plan.

All visitors to campus are expected to check-in.

Facilities Management 651 University Drive (Service Desk, M-F, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm)

SEE LINK FOR CHECK-IN PROCESS AND CAMPUS COVID POLICY

6.6 Employee Identification

All Contractor’s employees, while working on University property, must wear a clearly displayed photo identification badge or uniform showing name of employee and/or company represented. Any identification must be provided by the Contractor at the Contractor’s cost. Badges must be available but will not be required to be worn when protective clothing and respiratory protection is required.

6.7 Environmentally Friendly “Green” Products

Contractors are encouraged to identify products that are made of recycled products, that use environmentally friendly production methods, or that can be recycled at the end of their service life. The UW will make every effort to purchase “Green” products wherever feasible or possible based on individual project needs and funding available.

6.8 Mandatory Specifications

6.8.1. Bidder’s company must have a minimum of ten (10) workers experienced in commercial Electrical work.

6.8.2. Bidder must follow all Federal, State, and Local regulations governing work, Safety and the disposal of materials, including but not limited to:

The Wisconsin State Electrical Code Volumes 1 and 2, The National Electrical Code (American National Standards Institute/National Fire Protection Association)

(ANSI/NFPA 70),

Other applicable National Fire Protection Association codes The National Electrical Safety Code, and Present manufacturing standards including the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

6.9 Additional Specifications

6.9.1. The University reserves the right to purchase and provide material for work conducted.

6.9.2. The University reserves the right to set work hours based on location, risk to students, noise levels, etc.

6.9.3. Work activities may include but are not limited to:

- Disconnecting/reconnecting existing devices on 110V, 208V, and 480V circuits

- Piping, wiring, landing new circuits

- Coring through block or poured walls and floors https://www.uwec.edu/coronavirus-updates/uwec-visitor-policy-during-covid-19/

- Expanding on existing FA circuits

6.9.4. Contractor shall have under their employ at all times at least one employee who holds (and maintains) a

State of Wisconsin Master Electrician Certificate. Contractors Journey Worker Electrician and Apprentice Electricians shall perform their work under the direction of a State of Wisconsin Certified Master Electrician.

There shall be no additional charges for oversight by Master Electrician.

6.9.5. Contractor shall ensure that a minimum of one (1) Journey Worker Electrician is on the work site at all times to oversee work.

6.9.4. Bidder must have all tools required to complete the contracted work. The University reserves the right to ask for additional references to prove your company can meet these specifications.

6.9.5. The Contractor shall employ only such workers as are skilled in the tasks to which they are assigned. The University reserves the right to require the Contractor to remove and/or not to assign any employee including Journey Worker Electricians and Apprentice Electricians the University deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate, or otherwise objectionable to working on University jobs.

6.9.5. All products provided under any statement of work shall be provided at the markup you have specified in the itemized bid form.

6.9.6. Contractor is responsible to protect adjacent finishes and leave work area clean and safe. Any damage, because of the contractor’s activities must be repaired at the contractor’s expense.

6.9.7. Contractor must not create a work environment that threatens the heath and/or safety of the University, its staff, students, or others who may be on campus.

6.9.8. Material selections must be verified with the Construction Project Manager.

6.9.9. Employees must adhere to the University workplace conduct expectations.

6.9.10. Contractor is to remove all debris from the work operations in buildings and properly dispose in dumpster provided by the University.

6.9.11. All work and activities must be coordinated with the University Construction Project Manager. The Project

Manager will be identified by project and vendor shall be notified at the start of work.

6.9.12. Bidder must have the ability to provide a quote within five (5) business days.

6.9.13. The Bidder shall hand over any excess material purchased by the University at the end of the…