GBA_198B RFQ_RFP (5G Private Cellular).pdf

Georgia State Financing & Investment Commission

Request for Qualifications RFQ/RFP No. GBA-198B-5G

(Step I)

And

Interview / Negotiations (Step II)

To Provide Design & Implementation for

Project No. GBA-198B Private Cellular 5G Solution

New State Prison Davisboro, Georgia / Washington County

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. PROJECT FACT SHEET

II. RFQ OVERVIEW

1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

2. PROCUREMENT PROCESS

3. TERMS

III. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)

1. QUESTIONS

2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

3. EVALUATION CRITERIA

4. STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS CONTENTS

5. SUBMITTAL OF STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

6. FINALIST NOTIFICATION

IV. REQUEST FOR INTERVIEW / DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION COST PROPOSAL (FROM FINALIST)

1. QUESTIONS

2. PRE-INTERVIEW MEETING WITH FINALIST FIRM

3. PREPARING THE DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION COST PROPOSAL

4. SUBMITTING THE DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION COST PROPOSAL

5. INTERVIEW INFORMATION

6. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

7. FINAL SELECTION

V. EXHIBITS

1. Exhibit A – Certification Form

2. Exhibit B – Contractor Affidavit Under O.C.G.A §13-10-91(b)(1)

3. Exhibit C – Disclosure Statement

I. PROJECT FACT SHEET

DESIGN & IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES RFQ No. GBA-198B-5G

The following Schedule of Events represents the Owner’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. All times indicated are prevailing times in Atlanta. The Owner reserves the right to adjust the schedule as the Owner deems necessary.

STEP I

Date Time Activity May 7, 2025 --- RFQ/RFP issued

May 16, 2025 2:00 PM Deadline for written questions

June 3, 2025 2:00 PM Statement of Qualifications Due

June 11, 2025 TBD Evaluation of Qualifications

STEP II

June 11, 2025 TBD Announcement of Finalist Firms

June 17, 2025 10:00 AM Pre-interview Conference with Finalists Firms (remotely via Teams)

July 9, 2025 2:00 PM Design and Implementation Cost Proposals Due

July 10, 2025 TBD- Interview with Owner (if applicable)

Name: Jeff Lacks e-mail: jeff.lacks@gsfic.ga.gov Phone: (770) 550-3774

Upload one (1) electronic copy of the complete package in .pdf format onto the GSFIC / Egnyte ftp site by selecting this link: https://gsfic.egnyte.com/ul/pNZmp64ims and following the upload instructions provided below.

Click on the provided link above, when the page opens, enter name, email address, and company name, click “Continue.”

Drag and drop your file or click the “Browse” button to select a document from your computer. You should see an upload progress bar and when it gets to 100% the upload is complete.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

GSFIC POINT OF

EGNYTE UPLOAD

LINK

https://gsfic.egnyte.com/ul/pNZmp64ims

II. RFQ OVERVIEW

Design & Implementation Services

The Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC), as “Owner”, on behalf the Georgia Department of Corrections.(“Using Agency” or ''GDC''), is seeking firms interested in providing Design and Implementation Services for a project known as Project No. GBA-189B - Private Cellular 5G Solution, New State Prison, Davisboro, Georgia.

1. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION

Project Description:

The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) is in the process of designing a new state prison. As a component of the new state prison project, the GDC is interested in contracting with a qualified vendor for the design and implementation of a private cellular 5G solution utilizing CBRS (b48/n48 spectrum). The telecommunications infrastructure will need to be secure and isolated for the new prison, and designed to support the specific operational, security and communication needs of a correctional facility. The private network design should provide for scalability to support future expansion and flexible deployment options, including potential hybrid models and alternative spectrum use for critical operations.

The state prison campus is located at 13262 Georgia Highway 24 in Davisboro, GA 31018. This project is located adjacent to the existing Washington County State Prison complex. The facility will consist of approximately 800,000SF, spread over multiple buildings, on a site covering approximately 200 acres.

There are thirteen buildings on the new prison campus that require coverage by the private cellular system. These buildings are listed below along with a brief description and a total square foot value for each building. Note that Buildings 01 – 08 are located inside the perimeter double fence.

1. Building 01 Admin/Visitation/Chapel/Control 33,504

2. Building 02 This designator is not used N/A

3. Building 03 Closed Custody Housing (Single) 217,762

4. Building 04 Closed Custody Housing (Double) 164,251

5. Building 05 This designator is not used N/A

6. Building 06 Industries/Food Serv/Laundry/Vocation 70,800

7. Building 07 Supportive Living Housing 199,919

8. Building 08 Medical Housing & Health Serv - HPO 116,422

9. Building 09 This designator is not used N/A

10. Building 10 This designator is not used N/A

11. Building 11 Kennel 3,180

12. Building 12 This designator is not used N/A

13. Building 13 Facility Entry 4,328

14. Building 14 Armory 1,751

15. Building 15 Entry Gate Guardhouse 541

16. Building 16 Central Plant & Warehouse 43,920

17. Building 17 Maintenance Shop / Motor Pool 30,900

18. Building 18 Mail / Sort 3,472

19. Building 18B Half-way Gate House 818

In addition to coverage inside the buildings listed above, private cellar coverage is required for all outdoor areas that are inside the perimeter double fence to support prison personnel and activities that occur in this area. Areas that are outside of the perimeter double fence, but inside the outer perimeter fence, will not require coverage.

Network Cabling Note: The project’s CM/GC or others will provide the network cabling to the radio locations utilizing Power over Ethernet (POE++). Proposers are not to include the cabling materials and labor cost in their response to deliverable F ( Design and Implementation Cost Proposal) in the Statement of Qualifications as requested in Part III of this RFQ.

RFP Drawings and Specifications:

The private cellular solution shall be designed and implemented in accordance with the documents listed below, accessible via the link provided below:

• GBA-198B Private Cellular RFP Drawings

• State of Georgia Private Cellular Tech Specifications https://gsfic.egnyte.com/fl/HVF7pcHYvh

Project Schedule:

The project construction manager has begun early sitework and is working with the project team to develop a detailed project schedule. We are targeting an overall project completion in the 1st Qtr. of 2027, with the expectation the cellular system would be functional at that time. (Note: All of the dates indicated in this section are estimates and as such are subject to change.)

2. PROCUREMENT PROCESS

Step I - Request for Qualifications/Request for Proposals The selection process starts with the issuance of this Request for Qualifications / Request for Proposals (“RFQ/RFP”). Interested firms shall submit Statements of Qualifications in accordance with this RFQ/RFP.

Upon the completion of the initial evaluation of responses, a shortlist of finalist will be determined based upon the evaluation by the selection committee. The finalist firms will be invited to participate in Step II of the selection process below.

Step II – Interview / Design and Implementation Cost Proposal Finalist will be invited to participate in an interview with the selection committee and submit a system design and implementation cost proposal in accordance with this RFQ/RFP.

Final Selection - At the conclusion of the interviews and evaluation of the service provider’s project design and implementation cost proposals, the Owner may elect to award a contract to the proposer which, in the opinion of the selection committee, appears to provide the best overall solution capable of addressing project needs and objectives.

3. TERMS

All respondents to this RFQ/RFP are subject to instructions communicated in this document and additional terms and conditions contained herein.

Restriction of Communications From the issue date of this (RFQ) solicitation until a successful proposer is selected and the selection is announced, proposers are not allowed to communicate for any reason with any members of the Selection Committee, the Using Agency, the End-User, or the Architect, except for submission of questions as instructed in the RFQ/RFP, or during the proposer’s conference (if applicable), or as provided by any existing work agreement(s). For violation of this provision, the Owner reserves the right to reject the qualifications/proposal of the offending proposer.

https://gsfic.egnyte.com/fl/HVF7pcHYvh

Submittal Costs and Confidentiality All expenses for preparing and submitting responses are the sole cost of the party submitting the response.

The Owner is not obligated to any party to reimburse such expenses. All submittals upon receipt become the property of the Owner. Labeling information provided in submittals “proprietary” or “confidential,” or any other designation of restricted use will not protect the information from public view. Subject to the provisions of the Open Records Act, the details of the proposal documents will remain confidential until final award.

Award Conditions This request is not an offer to contract or a solicitation of bids. This request and any proposal submitted in response, regardless of whether the proposal is determined to be the best proposal, is not binding upon GSFIC and does not obligate GSFIC to procure or contract for any services. Neither GSFIC nor any party submitting a response will be bound unless and until a written contract mutually accepted by both parties is negotiated as to its terms and conditions and is signed by GSFIC and a party containing such terms and conditions as are negotiated between those parties. The Owner reserves the right to waive non-compliance with any requirements of this RFQ I and to reject any or all Statements of Qualifications or Proposals submitted in response. Upon receipt and review of responses, the Owner will determine the party(s) and proposal that in the sole judgment of the Owner is in the best interest of the Owner (if any is so determined), with respect to the evaluation criteria stated herein. The Owner then intends to conduct negotiations with such party(s) to determine if a mutually acceptable contract may be reached and in the course of doing so may use ideas expressed in any proposal.

Evaluation of Submittals and Qualifications Evaluation of Statements of Qualifications, Proposals, Interviews will be conducted by a Selection Committee consisting of various project stakeholders. Proposers understand and accept that by responding to this solicitation they are willingly participating in a process that consists to some degree of subjectivity on the part of selection committee members in determining the firm(s) capable of providing the best overall solution.

Reciprocal Preference Law For the purposes of evaluation only, a proposer that resides in the State of Georgia will be granted the same preference over proposers that reside in another State in the same manner, on the same basis, and to the same extent that preference is granted in awarding bids for the same goods or services by such other State to proposers that reside therein. For the purposes of this law, the definition of a resident proposer is one who maintains a place of business with at least one employee inside the State of Georgia. A P.O. Box address will not satisfy this requirement.

Small and Minority Business Enterprise It is the policy of the state of Georgia that minority-owned business enterprises (MBE), woman-owned business enterprises (WBE) and small business enterprises (SBE), have a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the state purchasing process. Therefore, the Owner encourages all MBE, WBE and SBE to compete for contracts to provide goods, services, and construction, and encourages contractors to solicit MBE, WBE and SBE in procuring subcontractors and suppliers. This desire on the part of the Owner is not intended to restrict or limit competitive bidding or to increase the cost of the work. The Owner supports a healthy free market system that seeks to include responsible businesses and provides ample opportunity for business growth and development.

Contractors and subcontractors who utilize qualified minority subcontractors may qualify for a Georgia state income tax credits for qualified payments made to minority subcontractors. In accordance with O.C.G.A.

48-7-38, when computing taxable net income of a Georgia based corporation, partnership, or individual, there shall be subtracted from federal taxable income or federal adjusted gross income 10 percent of the amount of qualified payments to certified minority subcontractors for state-agency-related construction projects. For more information on filing only, contact the Georgia Department of Revenue at 404-417-2399.

A company cannot receive an MBE Certification with the state of Georgia government without first receiving the DBE certification. To obtain information on the DBE/MBE Certification contact:

Georgia Department of Transportation

One Georgia Center 600 West Peachtree NW Atlanta, Georgia 30308 404-631-1990

DOAS Supplier Relations 200 Piedmont Avenue, S.E.

Suite 1308, West Tower Atlanta, Georgia 30334-9010 404-657-6000

Statement of Agreement With submission of a proposal, the Proposer agrees that he/she has carefully examined the Request for Proposal, and the Proposer agrees that it is the Proposer’s responsibility to request clarification on any issue(s) in any section of the Request for Proposal with which the Proposer disagrees or needs clarified.

The Proposer also understands that failure to mention these items in the proposal will be interpreted to mean that the Proposer is in full agreement with the terms, conditions, specifications and requirements in the therein. With submission of a proposal, the Proposer hereby certifies: (a) that this proposal is genuine and is not made in the interest or on behalf of any undisclosed person, firm, or corporation; (b) that Proposer has not directly or indirectly included or solicited any other Proposer to put in a false or insincere proposal;

(c) that Proposer has not solicited or induced any person, firm, or corporation to refrain from sending a proposal.

Debarred, Suspended or Ineligible Firms Contracts will not be executed and bids or proposals will not be solicited or considered from debarred, suspended or ineligible persons or firms during the period of debarment. The list of debarred, suspended or ineligible firms can be located on the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission’s website at http://www.gsfic.georgia.gov. Once on the website, select the “Doing Business with GSFIC” tab, then select “Procurement Services,” then click on the “Debarred, Suspended or Ineligible Entities” tab for access to the list of those firms currently considered debarred, suspended or ineligible to compete, contract or subcontract for work on projects administered by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission.

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III REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS

Step I – Request for Qualifications. All firms interested in performing Services shall submit a Statement of Qualifications and Cost Proposal in accordance with the terms below.

1. QUESTIONS

The deadline for submission of questions relating to the RFQ is the time and date shown in the Schedule of Events shown above. All relevant and significant questions that have been submitted in writing prior to the deadline will be compiled, and answers will be posted to the project information on the Georgia Procurement Registry at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/ . Questions about any aspect of the RFQ/RFP, or the project, shall be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferable) to the Point of Contact on the Project Fact Sheet.

2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Firms must meet the following Minimum Qualifications to have their Statement of Qualifications reviewed and considered by the Selection Committee.

The firm or its principals are not currently ineligible, debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from bidding or contracting by any state or federal agency, department, or authority.

The firm or its principals have not been terminated for cause or be currently in default on any public works contract.

Firms must be registered to do business in the State of Georgia with the Georgia Secretary of State prior to entering into a contract with the Owner.

Firm must have sufficient bonding capacity for anticipated scope of work

The firm must have current Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate for premises and operations coverage, $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate for products and completed operations coverage, and $1,000,000 for personal and advertising injury coverage. (The Owner reserves the right to require additional limits and/or coverage for actual contract.)

3. EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Selection Committee will evaluate the Statements of Qualifications which have met the above minimum qualifications according to the Criteria for the evaluation are listed below:

20% - Stability

Stability of the firm, including the firm’s corporate history, growth, and resources.

40% - Experience and

Qualifications

The firm’s and proposed team’s relevant project experience and qualifications, including the demonstrated ability successfully completing design and implementation for projects comparable in complexity, size, and function , for Owners such as the State of Georgia and other similarly-structured organizations. This includes relevant experience and qualifications of the firm’s proposed project team; and the demonstrated proficiency of the firm with projects similar to this Project.

40% - Design & Implementation

Plan/Approach & Suitability

Firm’s suitability to provide services for project, including whether the firm’s size and resources are appropriate in relation to the size and complexity of the project, any unique qualifications for the project, current team availability, the proximity of office to project location, and special services for project-related concerns.

4. STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS CONTENT DELIVERABLES

The Proposer must be able to demonstrate a history of successful contract performance with specific experience performing the scope of work contemplated by this RFQ/RFP. Statements of Qualifications shall include the following information, documentation, and required forms.

A

BASIC COMPANY INFORMATION:

A-1 a. Provide basic company information: Company name, address, information for the primary point of contact including name, telephone number, e-mail address, office managing the project (if different from the company office above).

b. Indicate the year the company and the office managing the project was established and provide general information about the firm's history, personnel resources, including size of staff and disciplines and classifications of employees of office managing the project.

c. Provide form of ownership (LLC, Corporation, Partnership, etc.), including state of residency of incorporation, and the year the company was established.

d. List the firm’s annual revenues for the parent office and the local office separately (if applicable) for the past 5 years.

A-2 Provide documentation your firm has sufficient bonding capacity for anticipated total cost of work.

Surety and insurance companies must be in the current Department of Treasury’s Listing of Approved Sureties (Department Circular 570). All insurance and bonds will be obtained through a company licensed by the Georgia Insurance Commissioner to transact the business of insurance in the State of Georgia for the applicable line of insurance. All insurers (or qualified self-insurers or group self insureds, a specific excess insurer providing statutory limits) must have an A.M. Best Financial Strength rating of “A-“ or better with an A.M. Best Financial Size Category of Class V or larger. Provide a letter or other supporting documentation from your firm’s surety indicating the firm has bonding capacity for the project.

A-3 Firms must have Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate for premises and operations coverage, $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate for products and completed operations coverage, and $1,000,000 for personal and advertising injury coverage. Firm must also have current commercial umbrella liability coverage in the amount of at least $5,000,000 per occurrence and general aggregate (the Owner reserves the right to require additional limits and/or coverage for actual contract). Provide a copy of your current insurance certificate.

A-4 Complete and submit the Certification Form (Exhibit A) as response to deliverable in Section “A4” of the Statement of Qualifications.

A-5 Complete and submit a “CONTRACTOR AFFIDAVIT UNDER O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1)” (Exhibit “B”) as response to deliverable in Section “A5” of the firm’s Statement of Qualifications. Failure to submit this form with Statement of Qualifications will result in the firm being eliminated from consideration for this project

A-6 Complete and submit the “Disclosure Statement” (Exhibit “C”) as response to deliverable in Section “A6” of the firm’s Statement of Qualifications.

B

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

B-1 Describe your proposed design and implementation team designating the specific individuals who will fill the key roles on your team. Provide an organization chart showing lines of responsibility and accountability for the proposed team members, including the percentage of time the individuals will be committed to this project. Provide a resume for each of these individuals highlighting relevant project experience and qualifications.

B-2 Provide information on the firm’s experience completing Private 5G network communications projects of similar size, function, and complexity as the incumbent project. Describe no less than three (3) and no more than seven (7) projects, in order of most relevant to least relevant, which demonstrate the firm's capabilities to perform the project at hand. For each project, the following information should be provided:

a. Project name, location and dates during which services were performed.

b. Brief description of project including services performed by your firm, contract value, square footage and/or areas of coverage being served, equipment or system designed and implemented, any unique project components or equipment.

c. Describe services performed by your firm and the relevancy of any similarities of the completed project and the project being contemplated by this RFQ/RFP.

d. Owner/User reference contact information.

C

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION PLAN / APPROACH

C-1 (In 50 words or less) With regard to your firm’s overall role in the project, provide a statement of your definition of your firm’s role, anticipated level of management responsibility and accountability for the success of the project.

C-2 (In 50 words or less) Provide a brief summary of your quality assurance plan for this project.

Describe your firm’s approach for validating compliance with the design documents. Explain your process for ensuring quality workmanship

D

PROJECT SUITABILITY

D-1

Provide any information that may serve to differentiate the firm from other firms in suitability for the project. Suitability may include, but is not limited to, the size and resources of the firm as related to the size and complexity on the Project, any special or unique qualifications for the project and any techniques or methodologies offered by the firm that may be particularly suitable for this project type.

D-2 Indicate the proximity of the firm’s office that will managing the project and key team members to the Project location.

E SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

(Submit the documents/information requested below in accordance with Part 1.09 A (Submittals) of the State of Georgia Private Cellular RFP Tech Specifications available via link included in the project description in this RFQ/RFP above.

E-1 Product Datasheets

E-2 Initial Plan: Submit the following items:

a. Initial layout of devices

b. Initial Radio Frequency (RF) Propagation

c. List of major components with counts

E-3 Statement of Work (SOW): Submit sample SOW

E-4 Acceptance Test Plan (ATP): Submit sample ATP

E-5 Recommended Spares

E-6 Letter from manufacturer confirming authorization for solution

E-7 Warranty Documents:

a. Submit for all manufactured Components specified in this Section

b. Submit Contractor’s System Warranty

5. SUBMITTAL OF STATEMENTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Firms shall submit/upload one (1) electronic copy in .pdf format of the complete qualifications package to a GSFIC ftp site. Submittals must be prepared in a manner that when printed would typically fit on standard (8 ½” x 11”) paper. (The entire response shall not exceed 40 pages. Submittals that include qualifications of more than one firm shall not exceed the page limits. Emphasis should be on completeness, relevance, and clarity of content. To expedite the review of submittals, it is essential that respondents follow the format and instructions outlined below:

Submit one (1) electronic copy of the complete package in .pdf format onto the GSFIC / Egnyte ftp site.

Uploaded responses (file names) must reference the RFQ/RFP No. GBA-198B-5G, the firm’s name, and the word “QUALIFICATIONS / PROPOSAL”.

The entire submittal should be submitted as ONE (1) file. Please do not submit individual documents or sections separately.

(File Name Example: RFQ/RFP No.GBA-198B-5G, ABC Company, Qualifications Proposal)

Upload Instructions:

Upload one (1) electronic copy of the complete package in .pdf format onto the GSFIC / Egnyte ftp site by selecting the link listed on the Project Fact Sheet and following the upload instructions provided below.

Click on the provided link above, when the page opens, enter name, email address, and company name, click “Continue.”

Drag and drop your file or click the “Browse” button to select a document from your computer. You should see an upload progress bar and when it gets to 100% the upload is complete.

Proposers are reminded that failure to comply with the following could result in your submission being deemed non-responsive. Non-responsive submittals will not be considered by the selection committee:

• The total page count of the submittal must not exceed 40 pages

• No links to external electronic documents are permitted.

• Be sure to include the following completed exhibits in your submission. (Forms located at the end of this document):

o Exhibit A – Certification Form o Exhibit B – Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(l) o Exhibit C – Disclosure Statement

• Statements of Qualifications must be electronically received by the Owner prior to the deadline indicated in the Schedule of Events (located on Project Fact Sheet).

• Printed copies will not be accepted.

• Firms are encouraged to verify with GSFIC that their submittal was received and should do so on the date they are due. Contact the point of contact on the Project Fact Sheet, or the main GSFIC procurement number 404-463-5600, for assistance or confirmation that the file was received.

(Experience with the ftp site indicates that uploads do not always receive the confirmation statement that the file was “successfully uploaded.” Typically, for files ranging in size from 5 – 10 Mb, it should not take more than one or two minutes to complete the upload.)

6. FINALIST NOTIFICATION

At the conclusion of the review and evaluation of the Statements of Qualifications, the finalist firms will receive a notification they have been shortlisted for further consideration in the selection process., A list of the finalist firms will be posted on the Georgia Procurement Registry.

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IV. REQUEST FOR INTERVIEW

DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION COST PROPOSAL

All firms selected (“Finalist Firms”) during the RFQ Process are invited to interview with the selection committee and submit a Design and Implementation Cost Proposal in accordance with the following terms.

1. QUESTIONS

The deadline for submission of questions relating to the RFP is the time and date shown in the Schedule of Events shown above. Questions from Finalist Firms about any aspect of the RFQ, or the project, shall be submitted via e-mail to the Contact on the Project Fact Sheet. All relevant and significant questions that have been submitted via email prior to the deadline will be compiled, and answers will be provided to all Finalist Firms.

2. PRE-INTERVIEW MEETING WITH FINALIST FIRMS

The Pre-interview meeting will be held remotely via Teams. The point of contact listed in your firm’s Statement of Qualifications will be sent the meeting invitation. This invitation can be shared with other team members as appropriate. We ask that each firm limit the number of individuals participating in the meeting to no more than five. The Owner reserves the right to disqualify a proposer from the selection process due to a failure participate in the meeting at the time specified. Failure to participate in the meeting will automatically result in disqualification from the selection process.

3. PREPARING THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION COST PROPOSAL

Finalist firms shall submit a Design & Implementation Cost Proposal listing price for equipment, subscriptions/licenses, materials and services to deploy and manage the solution within the indoor locations depicted in the preliminary Radio Frequency (RF) Designs. The project’s Construction Manager or Others will provide the network cabling to radio locations via Power over Ethernet (POE++). Proposers should not include cabling materials and labor cost in their proposals.

4. SUBMITTAL OF DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION COST PROPOSAL

Finalist firms shall submit/upload one (1) Design and Implementation cost Proposal in pdf format to the GSFIC ftp site. The link to the GSFIC ftp site is included on the Project Fact Sheet above.

• Uploaded Design and Implementation Cost Proposal must be labeled/named “Project No.-- firm name – Cost Proposal . For example, “Project No.-– ABC 5G Contracting – Cost Proposal.”

Proposals must be electronically received by the Owner prior to the deadline indicated in the Schedule of Events. Printed copies will not be accepted. Firms should verify their upload was successful. If difficulty is encountered during upload, contact the point of contact listed on the Project Fact Sheet for assistance.

5. INTERVIEW INFORMATION

Firms selected to participate in interviews shall be notified by the Notice to Finalists letter issued by the Procurement Representative. The Notice to Finalists letter shall designate the place and time for the interview session and shall contain relevant information regarding the interviews/presentations.

The intent of the formal interview process is to provide the Selection Committee with in-depth information from the firm in order to make a final selection of the best-suited firm for the Project. Firms are discouraged from reviewing general company history and experience previously submitted in Statements of Qualifications unless this information is particularly relevant to the presentation. Key personnel should be present at the interview including, but not limited to , the lead system design engineer(s),lead project manager(s), project executive, and the firm’s point of contact for the project.

The interview sessions will last a total of 60 minutes. The format for the interview will be as follows:

a) Introductions & Project Approach (35 minutes) This portion of the interview is reserved for team introductions and presentation time. Firms may use visual aids such as PowerPoint to assist with their presentation. Firms have the flexibility to approach the presentation in a manner of their choosing. While no limited to just the following, firms should focus their presentations on their approach to the following:

• Specific roles and level of involvement of team members, their current availability, and their percentage of time devoted to the project

• Relevant experience of team members

• Approach to system design and Implementation

• Cost and quality control

b) Questions and Answers – (25 minutes) This portion of the interview will be reserved for questions from the Selection Committee to help the Selection Committee gain additional insight into the strengths of teams being proposed and clarify any information presented in the Interview.

6. CRITERIA FOR THE EVALUATION OF FIRMS:

The Selection Committee will evaluate the firms based upon Qualifications and Interviews according to the Criteria for the evaluation listed below:

QUALIFICATIONS/INTERVIEW SCORE

50 Points Qualifications & Experience

Relevant Experience and Qualifications of the proposed Project Team, including experience of the project team members working together on past projects; team’s experience with projects of similar facility size, type, and complexity. The Owner may use references from stakeholders of the Owner’s choosing from previous projects of the finalists, among other information as necessary.

25 Points Project Approach

Firm’s approach to design, implementation, and other project related matters presented in the interview

25 Points Overall Impression

Committee’s Overall Impression of the firm and the overall impression of key team members and their ability to effectively answer project questions and provide solutions during the interview.

FEE PROPOSAL SCORE

100 Points

Upon completion of the scoring of Qualifications/Interviews, GSFIC Procurement will open and score each Cost Proposal. Cost Proposals shall be scored by dividing the total fee proposed by the lowest firm by the total cost proposed by the firm and multiplying the result by 100. For example, if Firm A proposed $105 and Firm B proposed $125, Firm A would be awarded 100 points ((105 ÷ 105) × 100 = 100).

Firm B would be awarded 84 points ((105 ÷ 125) x 100 = 84).

7. FINAL SELECTION – Qualifications/Interview SCORE combined with Cost Proposal SCORE

a. Calculation of Qualifications/Interview Score Upon completion of the Interviews by the Selection Committee, each member of the Selection Committee will score the firms based upon the Qualifications Criteria listed above. GSFIC Procurement will then compile the Qualifications Scores for each firm and calculate the average Qualification/Interview Score for each firm.

b. Calculation of Cost Proposal Score Upon completion of the scoring for Qualifications, GSFIC Procurement will score each Cost Proposal. Cost Proposals shall be scored by dividing the total fee proposed by the lowest firm by the total fee proposed by the firm and multiplying the result by 100. For example, if Firm A proposed $105 and Firm B proposed $125, Firm A would be awarded 100 points ((105 ÷ 105) × 100 = 100). Firm B would be awarded 84 points ((105 ÷ 125) x 100 = 84).

c. Calculation of Total Score = Cost Proposal Score (100 possible points) + Qualifications Score (100 possible points)

The Qualifications/Interview Score will be added to the Cost Proposal Score. The selection committee will take into consideration the scores of each firm when finalizing the selection. Negotiations will then be initiated with the selected firm to finalize the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event a satisfactory fee agreement cannot be reached with the selected firm, the Owner will formally terminate the negotiations in writing and enter into negotiations in turn with the second highest ranking firm and so on until a mutual agreement is established and the Owner awards a contract.

The Owner reserves the right to request additional information for clarification or that adjustments be made to a Cost Proposal if it determined there is a need to do so.

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(Exhibit A)

CERTIFICATION FORM

I, _, being duly sworn, state that I am _(title) of (firm) and hereby duly certify that I have read and understand the information presented in the attached proposal and any enclosure and exhibits thereto.

I further certify that to the best of my knowledge the information given in response to the request for proposals is full, complete and truthful.

I further certify that the proposer and any principal employee of the proposer has not, in the immediately preceding five years, been convicted of any crime of moral turpitude or any felony offense, nor has had their professional license suspended, revoked or been subjected to disciplinary proceedings.

I further certify that the proposer has not, in the immediately preceding five years, been suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded or ineligible from contracting with any federal, state or local government agency, and further, that the proposer is not now under consideration for suspension or debarment from any such agency.

I further certify that the proposer has not in the immediately preceding five years been defaulted or terminated for cause in any federal, state, or local government agency contract and further, that the proposer is not now under any notice of intent to default on any such contract.

I acknowledge, agree and authorize, and certify that the proposer acknowledges, agrees and authorizes, that the Owner and/or GSFIC may, by means that either deems appropriate, determine the accuracy and truth of the information provided by the proposer and that the Owner and/or GSFIC may contact any individual or entity named in the Statement of Qualifications for the purpose of verifying the information supplied therein.

I acknowledge and understand the successful Proposer will be required to certify compliance with the

Immigration Reform Act of 1986 (IRCA), D.L. 99-603 and the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act OCGA 13-10-90 et.seq., by meeting or having complied with the provisions in the Act and by executing any affidavits required by the rules and regulations issued by the Georgia Department of Labor set forth at Rule 300- 10-1-.01:

Contractor will also be required to warrant that Contractor has included a similar provision in all written agreements with any subcontractors engaged to perform services under this Contract.

I acknowledge and agree that all of the information contained in the Statement of Qualifications is submitted for the express purpose of inducing the Owner to award a contract.

A material false statement or omission made in conjunction with this proposal is sufficient cause for suspension or debarment from further contracts, or denial of rescission of any contract entered into based upon this proposal thereby precluding the firm from doing business with, or performing work for, the State of Georgia. In addition, such false statement or omission may subject the person and entity making the proposal to criminal prosecution under the laws of the State of Georgia of the United States, including but not limited to O.C.G.A. §16-10-20, 18 U.S.C. §§1001 or 1341.

Signature

Sworn and subscribed before me This day of , 20 .

NOTARY PUBLIC NOTARY SEAL

My Commission Expires:

(Exhibit B)

Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(l) The undersigned contractor ("Contractor") executes this Affidavit to comply with O.C.G.A § 13-10-91 related to any Contract to which Contractor is a party that is subject to O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 and hereby verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, attesting as follows:

a) The Contractor has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program;

b) The Contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period, including any renewal or extension thereof;

c) The Contractor will notify the public employer in the event the Contractor ceases to utilize the federal work authorization program during the contract period, including renewals or extensions thereof;

d) The Contractor understands that ceasing to utilize the federal work authorization program constitutes a material breach of Contract;

e) The Contractor will contract for the performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the Contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(a), (b), and (c);

f) The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that this Affidavit shall be incorporated into any contract(s) subject to the provisions of O.C.G.A. § 13-10- 91 for the project listed below to which Contractor is a party after the date hereof without further action or consent by Contractor;

and

g) Contractor acknowledges its responsibility to submit copies of any affidavits, drivers' licenses, and identification cards required pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91 to the public employer within five business days of receipt.

Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number Date of Authorization

Name of Contractor Name of Project

Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Name of Public Employer

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on , 20 in (city), (state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME

ON THIS THE DAY OF , 20 ,

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires:

Exhibit C

DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

All proposers should be aware that the project you are submitting a proposal on is a public project, and the Owner (GSFIC) is a public agency. Pursuant to the laws, rules and Executive Orders of the State of Georgia, GSFIC shall make every effort to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest or any impropriety in both the selection process for this project and the negotiation and performance of any resulting contract. As part of any submittal you intend to make for this project, you must include this Disclosure Statement with your submittal that answers or addresses the following specific statements:

1. Describe any business transactions occurring within the prior two years between your firm and GSFIC, the Using Agency, or the ultimate end-user of the proposed project.

2. Describe any gift, hospitality, or benefit of any sort that your firm has provided to GSFIC, the Using Agency, or the end-user of the proposed project within the prior one-year period.

3. A conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest is defined as any action, decision, or recommendation by a person acting in a capacity as a public official, the effect of which is or could be to the private monetary or financial benefit or detriment of the person, the person’s relative, or any business with which the person or a relative of the person is associated. The potential conflict of interest is viewed from the perspective of a reasonable person who has knowledge of the relevant facts. Based upon this definition, describe any conflict of interest or potential conflict of interest that your firm has with GSFIC, the Using Agency, or the end-user of this project.

This Disclosure Statement should be dated and signed by an authorized signatory for the Proposer and submitted with the Proposer’s Submittal as a deliverable.

Name of Firm

Authorized Signature Date