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This is a bid solicitation document from the Fontana Unified School District (FUSD), a public K-12 school district in San Bernardino County, California, for the purchase of intercom equipment products only, excluding installation services. The District is seeking bids for three line items: 181 units of Valcom Speaker with LED Clock (Model VIP-432A-DF-IC), 175 units of Valcom IP Gateway Audio Port (Model VIP-432A-DF-IC), and 222 units of Valcom IP Metal Wall Speaker (Model VIP-430A-IC), or equal products. The Request for Information/Question & Answer deadline is May 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., with a substitution request deadline of May 5, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/fusd no later than 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. No site visits or bidders' conferences are mentioned. Award will be made at the discretion of the District following bid evaluation, with no specific award date provided. The contract will extend through June 30, 2027, with unit prices held firm during this period.

Pricing must be quoted net, including all shipping, delivery, warranties, and trade discounts, with sales tax to be added separately by the District. Fuel surcharges are not permitted during the contract term. The District reserves the right to award by individual line item, group of items, or all items, and may reject any or all bids. Deliveries must be made Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) between 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to the FUSD Warehouse at 8426 Mango Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335, with an F.O.B. destination pricing requirement. Bidders must be authorized resellers of the manufacturer and must possess an online ordering system to be considered responsive. The District requires payment of invoices within thirty (30) business days of delivery and reserves the right to decrease prices in line with market conditions or to approve price increases only when substantiated by manufacturer documentation. The bid permits piggyback purchasing by other California public agencies at identical terms and pricing. All bidders must submit a signed Non-Collusion Declaration and Authorized Reseller Certification, along with responses to a vendor questionnaire addressing delivery capabilities, fill rates, emergency order procedures, and reporting systems.

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Fontana Unified School District

9680 Citrus Avenue

Fontana, CA 92335

BID NO. 25/26-0044

FOR

PURCHASE OF INTERCOM EQUIPMENT (PRODUCT

ONLY)

Bid No. 25/26-0044 Purchase of Intercom Equipment (Product Only)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction

II. Notice Inviting Bids - Commodity

III. General Bid Instructions & Conditions (Commodity)

IV. Special Conditions

V. Bid Form/Pricing Table

VI. Vendor Questionnaire, References, & Forms (Commodity)

VII. School Sites

1. Introduction

Fontana Unified School District (FUSD) is a public K–12 school district located in San Bernardino County, California, serving approximately 32,000 students in a diverse urban/suburban community. The District operates

30 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, 5 comprehensive high schools, 1 continuation high school, 1 adult education center, and additional district offices and departments. FUSD is the second-largest school district in San

Bernardino County and is committed to providing equitable access to high-quality educational programs and services. Vendors seeking more information about the District are encouraged to visitwww.fusd.net.

Fontana Unified School District is inviting bids from qualified individuals, firms, partnerships, corporations, associations, or professional organizations for quotes to provide Intercom Equipment to FUSD.

The District’s assigned representative under this Bid shall be Matthew Rudoll (“District Representative”).

Notice Inviting Bids: April 24, 2026

Substitution Request Deadline: May 5, 2026, 2:00pm

Request for Information (RFI)/Question &

Answer Deadline*:

May 6, 2026, 12:00pm

Proposal Due: May 12, 2026, 2:00pm

*If applicable, the Substitution deadline is the same day as the Request for Information (RFI)/Question & Answer deadline.

2. Notice Inviting Bids - Commodity

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Fontana Unified School District (“District”), hereinafter referred to as the

District, will receive bids up to, but no later than 2:00 pm on the Tuesday, May 12, 2026 through the

Procurement Portal at www.fusd.net/bids, for the award of a contract for:

Bid No. 25/26-0044 Purchase of Intercom Equipment (Product Only)

All bids shall be made and presented through the Procurement Portal. The Bid documents are available through the Procurement Portal beginning Friday, April 24, 2026. Proposals must be accompanied by forms referred to in the contract documents to avoid disqualification. NO FAXED OR MAILED PROPOSALS WILL BE

ACCEPTED.

Request for Information (RFI)/ Question & Answer deadline is: 12:00 pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Requests for Information must be submitted through the e-procurement portal. No other questions or requests for information will be accepted after this date and time.

All notifications, updates and addenda will be posted on OpenGov www.fusd.net/bids. Bidders shall be responsible for monitoring obtain information regarding any revisions for this solicitation. Failure to respond to required updates may result in a determination of a nonresponsive bid. No bidder may withdraw any bid for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the date set for the opening of bids.

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding; and to accept or reject any items thereon.

https://www.fusd.net/ https://www.fusd.net/bids https://www.fusd.net/bids

Fontana Unified School District Board of Education

Publication Dates: April 24, 2026 & May 1, 2026

3. General Bid Instructions & Conditions (Commodity)

3.1. SUBMITTING BIDS

Each bid must be summitted through the Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/fusd by the time prescribed in the bid.

3.2. RESPONSIBILITY

All bids shall be signed with the firm's name and by a responsible officer or employee.

3.3. MODIFICATIONS

Any changes, additions, or alterations to the bid form or other bid documents that are not expressly requested in these bid instructions may render the bid non-responsive and subject to rejection, as not being responsive to the

Notice of Inviting Bids. No oral, telephonic, telegraphic, or facsimile bids or modifications will be considered.

3.4. SIGNATURE

All uploaded documents included in bid documents to be submitted with bid must be signed in permanent ink in the name of the bidder and must bear the signature in longhand of the person or persons duly authorized to sign the bid. Any bid submitted without a signature will be deemed non-responsive and will be rejected.

3.5. ACCEPTANCE

Bid on each item separately. Prices shall be stated in units specified. The Board will not be responsible for errors in extensions. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids; to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding; and to accept or reject any items in the bid. No bidder may withdraw his/her bid for a period of sixty (60) days after the date set for opening thereof.

3.6. ADDENDA

The District reserves the right to issue addenda to the bid solicitation at any time prior to the date and time of the public bid opening. Addenda, if issued, will be issued through the Procurement Portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/fusd. It will be the responsibility of the bidder to ensure receipt and acknowledgement of any addenda issued. All addenda shall become part of the contract documents.

3.7. BID SECURITY

Bid bond/security is not required for this solicitation.

3.8. TIE BIDS

If two identical low bids are received from responsive and responsible bidders, the District will determine which bid will be accepted pursuant to California Public Contract Code Section 20117.

3.9. BID PROTEST PROCEDURE

Any bid protest by any bidder regarding any other bid must be submitted in writing to: Sr. Director of Purchasing, Shamica R. Nance at shamica.nance@fusd.net, not more than five (5) calendar days after receipt of written notice of the District’s intent to award to another bidder and must meet the following requirements:

a. The protest must contain a complete statement of any and all basis for the protest.

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b. The protest must refer to the specific portions of all documents that form the basis for the protest.

c. The protest must include the name, address, email and telephone number of the person representing the protesting party.

The procedure and time limits set forth in this section are mandatory and are each bidder's sole and exclusively remedy in the event of bid protest. Failure to comply with these procedures shall constitute a waiver of any right to further pursue the bid protest, including filing a Government Code claim, any administrative remedies or legal proceedings.

3.10. SUBSTITUTIONS

Use of patent or proprietary names or the names of manufacturers in these specifications shall be deemed to be used for the purpose of facilitating a description and shall be deemed to be followed by the words “or equal” unless the proposal specifically requires no substitutions. When submitting proposals on items other than those specified, the proposer must state on the proposal the pack size and/or description on each item bid other than “as specified”. At the Districts request, the proposer shall furnish samples and/or full descriptive information covering the product within five (5) business days of request.

a. One Product Specified. Unless the Plans and Specifications state that no Substitution is permitted, whenever the Contract Documents indicate any specific article, device, equipment, product, material, fixture, patented process, form, method, construction, or any specific name, make, trade name, or catalog number, with or without the words, “or equal,” such specification shall be read as if the language “or equal” is incorporated.

b. Request for Substitution. Bidder may, unless otherwise stated, offer any material, process, article, etc., which is materially equal or better in every respect to that so indicated or specified

(“Specified Item”) and will completely accomplish the purpose of the Contract Document. If bidder desires to offer a Substitution for a Specified Item, such bidder must make a request in writing on the District’s Substitution Request Form (“Request Form”) located within the

Question and Answer section of the e-procurement portal. The completed Request Form must be submitted through the e-procurement portal at least seven (7) business days prior to the bid opening date. The Request Form must be accompanied by evidence as to whether the proposed substitution:

i. Is equal in quality, service, and ability to the Specified Item as demonstrated by a side by side comparison of key characteristics and performance criteria (CSI comparison chart);

ii. Will entail no changes in detail, construction and scheduling of related work;

iii. Will be acceptable in consideration of the required design and artistic effect;

iv. Will provide no cost disadvantage to the District;

v. Will require no excessive or more expensive maintenance, including adequacy and availability of replacement parts; and

vi. Will require no change in the Contract Time.

Any bidder requesting a substitution shall provide any and all Drawings, Specifications, samples, performance data, calculations, and other information as may be required to assist the Architect and the District in determining whether the proposed substitution is acceptable. The burden of establishing these facts shall be upon the bidder.

After the District’s timely receipt of such evidence by bidder, the District will make its final decision as to whether the bidder’s request for substitution for any Specified Items will be granted. The District shall have sole discretion in deciding as to whether a proposed request for substitution is equal to or better than a Specified Item.

Any request for substitution which is granted by the District shall be issued via an addendum issued to all bidders.

The District may condition its approval of any substitution upon delivery to the District of an extended warranty or other assurances of adequate performance of the substitution. Any and all risks of delay due to DSA, or any other governmental agency having jurisdiction shall be on the bidder.

3.11. QUALITY

All workmanship, materials, and articles incorporated in the items covered by this specification shall be of the best available grade of their respective kinds for the purpose for which the items are to be used. All equipment shall be new unless otherwise specified.

3.12. WARRANTY

Items delivered under this contract will have standard warranty, including full parts, labor to repair (if needed).

Unless otherwise specified, warranty “period of time” should commence after receipt of item/material by the

District. The successful bidder will be solely responsible for handling all warranty claims.

3.13. SAMPLES AND TESTING

Samples of items, when required, shall be furnished free of expense to the District, and may be retained by the

District for the purpose of comparing against material delivered by the apparent low bidder, and if not destroyed by tests will, upon request, be returned at bidder’s expense. The final decision as to whether the material or product is the equal to that specified shall be made by the District. In all cases when a sample is taken from a shipment and sent to a public testing laboratory and the test shows that the sample does not comply with the specifications, the bidder shall pay the cost of the tests. In all cases the District reserves the right to make test it deems necessary.

3.14. PATENT INFRINGEMENTS

The successful bidder shall hold the Fontana Unified School District, its officers agents, servants and employees, harmless from liability of any nature or kind on account of use of any copyrighted or un-copyrighted composition, secret process, patented invention, article, or appliance, furnished or used, under this bid.

3.15. DELIVERY

It is understood that the bidder agrees to deliver prepaid all items on which bids are accepted to the address indicated in the bid. All cost for delivery, drayage, or freight, or the packing of said articles are to be borne by the bidder.

3.16. SALES TAX

(A) Do not include California State Sales Tax in bid; said tax will be added to invoice and paid by the District. (B)

Do not include Federal Excise Tax or Use Tax in bid: the District is not subject to same.

3.17. DISCOUNT

Cash discount when stated on bid shall be allowed on all payments that are processed by the District with reasonable promptness after acceptance of material and receipt of vendor’s invoice in triplicate. Cash discounts for a period of less that thirty (30) days will not be considered in determining low bidder.

3.18. BID NEGOTIATIONS

A bid response to any specific item of this bid with terms such as “negotiable”, “will negotiate”, or similar, will be considered non-responsive to that specific term. Alternate bids will be rejected.

3.19. INTERPRETATIONS OF BID DOCUMENTS

All interpretations of the bid conditions and/or specifications shall be made only by written addendum. The

District shall not be responsible for any other explanation or interpretation of the bid document.

3.20. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

All bidders are required to comply with and be bound by all applicable provisions of law whether or not referred to herein.

3.21. COMMUNICATION OF AWARD

Bid awards made by the Board of Education shall not become binding upon the District until communication in writing to the successful bidder.

3.22. SAFETY REGULATIONS

All equipment and supplies furnished, and/or all work performed, shall meet all applicable safety regulations of the Division of Occupational Safety and Health of the State of California and Safety and Health Codes of the

State of California.

3.23. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

The bidders shall certify that he/she is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has made a good faith effort to improve minority employment and agrees to meet federal and state guidelines. No discriminating shall be made in the employment of persons upon public works in this project because of the sex, race, color, national origin or ancestry, religion, or handicap of such personnel.

3.24. NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION

A signed Non-collusion Declaration must be uploaded in OpenGov. Bids received without a signed Non-collusion Declaration cannot be accepted.

3.25. INSURANCE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The successful bidder shall be required to furnish certificates and endorsements evidencing that the required insurance is in effect as set forth in the Agreement. District may request that such certificates and endorsements are completed on District provided forms. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor

Code, the successful bidder shall secure the payment of compensation to all employees. The successful bidder who has been awarded the contract shall sign and file with District prior to performing the work, the Workers’

Compensation Certificate included as a part of the proposal documents. Labor Code section 1861.

a) Successful bidder shall, at bidder’s sole cost and expense, maintain in full force and effect the following insurance coverages from a California licensed insurer with an A, VIII, or better rating from A.M. Best or an approved self-insurance program, sufficient to cover any claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses

(including attorney fees) arising out of or in connection with bidder’s fulfillment of the obligations under this bid:

i. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance, including bodily injury, property damage and contractual liability with minimum limits set by the District. The policy may not contain an exclusion for sexual molestation or abuse coverage, may be waived by the District.

a. General Aggregate $2,000,000

b. Each Occurrence $1,000,000

c. Products/Completed Operations $1,000,000

d. Personal and Adverting Injury $1,000,000

e. Damage to Rented Premises $50,000

f. Medical Expense (any one person) $5,000

ii. Umbrella (excess) liability insurance coverage with a limit of $3,000,00, unless waived by the

District. The policy may not contain an exclusion for sexual molestation or abuse coverage, may be waived by the District.

iii. Business Automobile Liability Insurance for owned, scheduled, non-owned, or hired automobiles with a combined single limit not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence.

iv. Professional Liability Insurance with a limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence, if applicable.

v. Workers’ Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance in a form and amount covering bidder’s full liability under the California Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Safety Act and in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. The policy shall be endorsed with the insurer’s waiver of rights of subrogation against the District.

vi. The following special hazards shall be covered by rider or riders to the above-mentioned public liability insurance or property damage insurance policy or policies of insurance, or by special policies of insurance as follows:

It should be expressly understood, however, that the coverage and limits referred to above shall not in any way limit the liability of the bidder.

b) The successful bidder shall not commence work or allow any subcontractor to commence work under this contract until all required insurance and certificates have been delivered in and approved by District.

c) Successful bidder shall provide prior written notice to the District thirty (30) days in advance of any non-renewal, cancellation, or modification of the required insurance. The certificates of insurance providing the coverages referred to in clauses i. and ii. Above shall name District, its Governing Board, officers, and employees, as additional insureds with appropriate endorsements. In addition, the certificates of insurance shall include a provision stating, “Such insurance as is afforded by this policy shall be primary, and any insurance carried by District shall be excess and noncontributory.” Failure to maintain the above-mentioned insurance coverages shall be cause for termination of the Agreement.

3.26. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT

All documents received by District, as a public agency, in connection with this bid are subject to the requirements of the California Public Records Act. Bidder shall identify any information contained in the bid that the bidder deems to be, and establishes as, confidential, or proprietary and wishes to be withheld from disclosure to others.

Note: A blanket statement that all contents of the bid response are confidential or proprietary cannot be honored by District.

4. Special Conditions

4.1. SUBSTITUTIONS FOR BID SPECIFIED ITEMS

Whenever in these specifications any equipment or material is indicated or specified by patent or proprietary name or by the name of a manufacturer, such specifications shall be deemed to be used for the purpose of facilitating description of the equipment or materials desired and shall be deemed to be followed by the words "or equal.” Bidders may propose equipment or materials equal to those specified herein, but must furnish complete specifications of each item, along with a point-by-point comparative data, and, if requested to do so, provide a sample of the item proposed within five days of request at no cost or obligation to the District for the purposes of testing and evaluation. The District will notify bidder whether the requested substitution has been approved as an

"or equal" to the specified equipment or material. If not consumed or destroyed in such testing, the sample will be returned to the vendor.

Substitution of equipment/supplies after the award will not be permitted. The district shall have full power and authority to reject any and all items furnished which, in their opinion, are not in strict compliance and conformity with the requirements of the specifications or equal in every respect to the sample submitted. All articles so rejected shall be promptly removed from the premises of the District at the expense of the bidder. Non-compliance with this condition will cause the item to not be considered for award. Bidder shall bear all costs of sample submittals.

4.2. PRICING / BID FORM

Prices must reflect the unit of measure indicated on the Bid Form. Prices quoted shall be net, including shipping/delivery costs, warranties, all trade discounts, and must be held firm through June 30, 2027. Sales tax shall not be included in bidder's quotation, as required sales tax is paid by the District. All costs for delivery, drayage, insurance, freight, fuel, or the packing of said items are to be borne by the bidder.

4.3. QUANTITY

The quantities indicated on the Bid Form are good faith projections of need and are given for the purpose of bid evaluation. The estimated quantities do not indicate the precise quantity which will be ordered and may increase/decrease, without prior notification, depending on budgetary allocations and/or need. There will be no minimum order requirements for any items listed on this bid. Bidders shall not specify minimum or maximum quantities or charges for specific order types. The quantities specified herein are good faith projections of requirements and are given for the purpose of bid evaluation. The estimated quantities listed on the Bid Form do not indicate the precise quantity that will be ordered and may increase/decrease depending on budgetary allocations. A District purchase order/s will be issued during the contract period based on District needs. Unit prices shall be held firm through June 30, 2027. The District shall not be obligated to purchase or reimburse the awarded bidder for any inventory of products, should purchases vary from the anticipated purchase patterns or if agreement expires or is terminated.

4.4. FUEL SURCHARGES

Absolutely no fuel charges will be accepted under this contact and the addition of such charges shall not be permitted during the period of the term of this contract.

4.5. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to acquaint him/herself with the contract documents before submitting a bid, and the bidder shall assume full liability for any errors or omissions in their bid.

4.6. BID CALCULATION ERRORS

In the event there is a discrepancy between the extended amounts and the unit prices bid, the unit prices shall prevail, and the corrected sum will be considered the bid price.

4.7. DELIVERY

Deliveries shall be made Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) between 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., to the

FUSD Warehouse located at 8426 Mango Ave, Fontana, CA 92335. Deliveries will need to be offloaded by forklift only, with max trailer size being 53', drivers will need to set pallet on back of trailer/truck as there are no docks available. Shipments are to be accompanied by a packing slip containing bid pricing, purchase order number, and site name; if needed palletized, load locked, glued, and/or shrink wrapped. The purchase order number shall appear on all cases and packages. Damaged cases or packages may be rejected and returned for credit or immediate replacement, at no cost to the District for product or freight. Price quoted shall be F.O.B.

destination.

4.8. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS

For all products requiring a Material Safety Data Sheet – The District requires that a Material Safety Data Sheet accompany all orders at the time of delivery.

4.9. ADDITIONAL ITEMS

The District reserves the right to add items to the contract during the contract period. Prices for additional items will be negotiated.

4.10. AWARD OF CONTRACT

The District reserves the right to award by individual line item, group of items or all items, and to make an award either in whole or in part, whichever is deemed in the best interest of the District. A successful bid must deliver the items within the required delivery schedule in order to be declared responsive to this bid. The District further reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities or informalities in any bid or in the bidding and to increase or decrease quantities as necessary without prior notification. The District makes no representation that participation in the bid process will lead to an award of contract, or any consideration whatsoever. The

District shall, in no event, be responsible for the cost of preparing any bid in response to this solicitation. The awarding of the goods and/or services contract, if at all, is at the sole discretion of the District.

4.11. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The complete contract will include the Notice Inviting Bids, General Bid Instructions and Conditions, Special

Conditions, the bid of the bidder/vendor, its acceptance by the District, and the Purchase Order(s) issued by the

District, any of which shall be interpreted to include all provisions of the other documents as though fully set forth therein.

4.12. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

Failure or refusal of the awarded bidder to execute a contract upon award by the District may result in a claim for damages by the District and shall be grounds for immediate removal from the District’s bidders list and bidding on future bid solicitations.

4.13. PAYMENT TERMS/INVOICES

Invoices/packing slips must accompany each delivery and include the following information: site name, purchase order (PO) number, product name, quantity ordered, quantity delivered, unit size, unit price and total amount. The

PO number must appear on all packing slips, invoices, statements, and related correspondence.

Payment will be made within thirty (30) business days after actual delivery of goods to the designated destination.

In the event of a return or shortage, a legible delivery discrepancy receipt must be left at the site. Credits shall be issued promptly.

4.14. PRICE ADJUSTMENTS

Decreases If during the contract period there should be a decrease in prices of the items bid, a corresponding decrease in prices on the balance of the deliveries shall be made to the District for as long as the lower prices are in effect, but at no time shall the prices charged the District exceed the prices bid. The District shall be given the benefit of any lower prices which may, for comparable quality and delivery be given by the contractor to any other school District or any other state, county, municipal or local governmental agency in San Bernardino

County for products listed herein.

In the event that the bidder's supplier or manufacturer increases the price of the item(s) to be supplied hereunder during the term of the contract, only such increases may be passed on to District. Price increases shall not automatically be passed on to the District. Any price increase must be approved by the District before such increase come into effect. The successful Vendor will notify Shamica Nance at shamica.nance@fusd.net (30) days prior to any increase in pricing, and provide full documentation from the manufacturer or other parties providing justification for increase. The District will review all information and make a determination whether the increase is valid and if acceptance of the increase is warranted.

Any price increase must be substantiated to the satisfaction of the District and shall only be effective upon acceptance by District in writing.

4.15. PRODUCT QUALITY CONTROL

All materials furnished must be in conformity with the specifications and will be subject to inspection and acceptance or rejection by District personnel. The right is reserved to reject and return, at the risk and expense of the successful bidders, such portion of any shipment which may be defective or fails to comply with specifications. The District reserves the right to discontinue service of all or any portion of any contract resulting from this bid for any reason determined by the District to be detrimental to the health and welfare of the students and school personnel, or failure to meet contract specifications and to hold the contractor in default.

4.16. PIGGYBACK/OTHER DISTRICTS

Pursuant to Public Contract Code Sections 20118 and 20652, other school districts and public agencies in the

State of California may, at the option of the vendor, purchase identical items at the same price, terms, and conditions of this bid for the term specified by Fontana Unified School District. Fontana Unified School District waives its right to require other districts to draw their warrants in favor of the District and authorizes each district to make payments directly to the successful bidder. Please indicate whether you accept the piggyback option in the space provided on the Bid Form. Acceptance or rejection of this clause will not affect the outcome of this bid.

4.17. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS

All property or services furnished must comply with all Federal, State and Local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.

4.18. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION

Pursuant to Government Code section 8350 et seq., the successful bidder will be required to execute a Drug Free

Workplace Certification upon execution of the contract. The bidder will be required to take positive measures outlined in the certification in order to ensure the presence of a drug-free workplace. Failure to abide with the conditions set forth in the Drug-free Workplace Act could result in penalties including the termination of the contract or suspension of payment thereunder.

4.19. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND TOBACCO-FREE CERTIFICATION

The successful bidder shall agree to enforce an alcoholic beverage and tobacco-free work site and will be required to execute an Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco-free Certification upon execution of the contract.

4.20. CONTRACTOR’S CERTIFICATE REGARDING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

The successful bidder shall maintain a policy of workers’ compensation insurance as required by Labor Code

Section 3200 et. seq. A certificate evidencing this coverage shall be filed with the District prior to the commencement of work under this agreement and will become part of the contract. Notification by the carrier to the District at least 30 days prior to cancellation, failure to renew, or other termination, is required.

4.21. HOLD HARMLESS

The successful bidder shall save, defend, hold harmless and indemnify the District against any and all liability, claim, and costs of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person and for loss or damage to any property occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operation, or performance under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligent acts or omissions of contractor, and subcontractor, or any employee, agent, or representative or vendor and/or subcontractor.

4.22. COVID-19 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Contractor and subcontractors shall follow the Center for Disease Control, OHSA and other applicable federal, state, and local health authority guidelines and requirements regarding COVID-19. While the confidentiality of all medical conditions must be maintained in accordance with applicable law, the District reserves the right to inform any District staff, employees, students, and/or visitors that an unnamed worker has been diagnosed with COVID-

19 if any of the District’s staff, employees, students, or visitors might have been exposed to the disease so such individual(s) may take measures to protect their own health. On August 11, 2021, the California Department of

Public Health ("CDPH") issued State Public Health Officer Order of August 11, 2021 ("Order"), which requires all public and private schools serving TK through 12th grade students to verify the vaccination status of all

"workers" and to require all unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated workers to undergo weekly diagnostic screening testing. Reference Contractor/Vendor Vaccine Verification/Testing Policy included in the Bid documents. Successful bidder will be required to submit a Contractor/Vendor COVID-19 Attestation Of

Compliance upon execution of the contract.

4.23. CANCELLATION FOR INSUFFICIENT OR NON-APPROPRIATED FUNDS

The bidder hereby agrees and acknowledges that monies utilized by the District to fulfill bid requirements is public money appropriated by the State of California or acquired by the District from similar public sources and is subject to variation. The District fully reserves the right to cancel this bid at any time and/or limit quantities of items due to non-availability or non-appropriation of sufficient funds. Items listed on the attached Bid Form are subject to change without notice depending on budgetary allocations.

4.24. TERMINATION CLAUSE

At any time and without cause, District shall have the right to terminate the contract by giving thirty (30) calendar days written notice to Successful Vendor. In the event of such termination, Bidder shall only be entitled to payment for those goods and services that have been delivered and accepted by District or services satisfactorily rendered through the date of termination.

4.25. FORCE MAJEURE

The parties to the executed contract will be excused from performance during the time and to the extent that they are prevented from obtaining, delivering or performing by “Act of God”, fire, strike, loss or shortage of transportation, facilities, lockout, or commandeering of materials, products, plants, or facilities by the government, when satisfactory evidence thereof is presented to the other party provided that it is satisfactorily established that the non-performance is not due to the fault or negligence of the party not performing.

4.26. DISTRICT CONTACT

Bidders are hereby notified that any contact with a member of the Board of Education, Superintendent, Associate

Superintendent, or employee of the District, other than the Buyer or Sr. Director of Purchasing, regarding this bid could result in the rejection of their proposal.

5. Bid Form/Pricing Table

INTERCOM EQUIPMENT

This bid is for the supply of products only; installation services are not included.

Line Item Description of Requested

Item Mfg# Estimated

Delivery

Time

Quantity Unit of

Measure Unit Cost Total No Bid

1 Valcom Speaker with LED

Clock, IP Digital

Clock/Speaker 4-Digit, One-

Way or Talkback

Programmable, InformaCast

(Or Equal)

VIP-432A-

DF-IC

181 EACH

2 Valcom IP Gateway Audio

Port, Network — Single Port, InformaCast (Or Equal)

VIP-432A-

DF-IC

175 EACH

3 Valcom IP Metal Wall

Speaker, One-Way/Talkback

Programmable, Gray with

Black Grille, InformaCast

(Or Equal)

VIP-430A-

IC

222 EACH

TOTAL

6. Vendor Questionnaire, References, & Forms (Commodity)

MANDATORY BID FORMS

(For Bidder’s use and reference only. Additional documents may be required. Bidders must carefully review all

Contract and Bid Documents)

6.1. CERTIFICATIONS & DECLARATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH BID

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload. (Download documents from this tab in OpenGov, instead of pdf.)

6.1.1. Non-Collusion Declaration*

• Non-Collusion_Declaration.pdf

*Response required

6.1.2. Authorized Reseller Certification*

Please upload documentation confirming that you are an authorized reseller of the manufacturer’s equipment.

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6.2. CONTRACT FORMS TO BE SUBMITTED BY VENDOR AFTER AWARD ON

CONTRACT

For reference only, no need to submit at this time.

6.2.1. Sample Purchase Agreement Form & Documents

• Sample_Agreement_&_Document...

6.3. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE

Please complete this qualifying criteria questionnaire.

6.3.1. Do you have an online ordering system? *

Bidder must have an online ordering system to be a responsive to bid.

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

6.3.2. Piggyback Option Granted*

Acceptance or rejection of this clause will not affect the award outcome of this bid.

☐ Yes

☐ No

*Response required

6.3.3. General Company and Contact Information*

Provide the following information:

General Company Information:

Company Name:

Business Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Website:

Primary Contact Person:

Name:

Title:

Phone:

Email:

Years in Business:

Tax Identification Number (EIN):

Maximum response length: 3000 characters

*Response required

6.3.4. How do you plan to work with the district to set up a delivery schedule?* Maximum response length: 3000 characters

*Response required

6.3.5. What is the lead time you require for orders that ensures a 99.5% fill rate?* https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/255526/b8ed902a-6f26-4d9e-9a91-8e4583a89123_Sample_Agreement_%26_Documents_-_Products.pdf

Maximum response length: 3000 characters

*Response required

6.3.6. What is your company’s “fill rate” to your customers? Please explain how you calculate this fill rate. What provisions does your firm take to achieve a high level of execution?* Maximum response length: 3000 characters

*Response required

6.3.7. How late can add-ons be added to next day delivery? Is there a limit on the number of items that can be added on?* Maximum response length: 3000 characters

*Response required

6.3.8. How do your delivery drivers provide company identification upon delivery?* Maximum response length: 3000 characters

*Response required

6.3.9. Please describe the reports that you make available to your customers (e.g. monthly usage, data analysis, business intelligence, etc.). How are customers able to access these reports?* Maximum response length: 3000 characters

*Response required

6.3.10. What is your procedure for notifying customers of shortages and/or late deliveries?* Maximum response length: 3000 characters

*Response required

6.3.11. What is your procedure for notifying customers of a product recall?* Maximum response length: 3000 characters

*Response required

6.3.12. What procedures do you have in place to fill emergency orders?* Maximum response length: 3000 characters

*Response required

6.3.13. Certification of Bid Review & Authorized*

I certify that I have read Notice of Inviting Bid and all documentation provided. I further certify that I must submit firm’s bid response in response to this request via OpenGov Procurement and that I am authorized to commit the firm to the bid submitted.

In submitting this Bid, the undersigned Vendor acknowledges receipt of all Addenda issued by or on behalf of the

District, as set forth below. The Vendor confirms that this Bid incorporates and is inclusive of, all items or other matters contained in all

The undersigned hereby proposes and agrees to furnish and deliver the goods or services as quoted in accordance with the terms, conditions, specifications, and prices herein quoted.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

7. School Sites

Fontana Unified School District:

• 30 Elementary Schools

• 7 Middle Schools

• 5 High Schools

• Allegiance STEM Academy (Charter site)

• Eric Birch High School

• District Office Complex

• FMOT Complex and Annex property

• Fontana Adult Education

• District Warehouse

7.1. Fontana Unified School District Sites

FUSD Elementary Schools

Name Address

Almond Elementary 8172 Almond Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Beech Avenue Elementary 9206 Beech Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Canyon Crest Elementary 11851 Cherry Avenue, Fontana, CA 92337

Chaparral Academy of Technology 14000 Shadow Drive, Fontana, CA 92337

Citrus Elementary 16041 Randall Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Cypress Elementary 9751 Cypress Ave., Fontana, CA, 92335

Date Elementary 9011 Oleander Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Dolores Huerta International Academy 17777 Merrill Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Dororthy Grant Innovations Academy 7069 Isabel Lane, Fontana, CA 92336

Hemlock Elementary 15080 Miller Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336

Juniper Elementary 7655 Juniper Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336

Kathy Binks Elementary 7358 Cypress Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336

Live Oak Elementary 9522 Live Oak Avenue, Fontana, CA, 92335

Locust Elementary 7420 Locust Avenue, Fontana, CA, 92336

Mango Elementary 7450 Mango Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336

Maple Elementary 751 S. Maple Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

North Tamarind Elementary 7961 Tamarind Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336

Oak Park Elementary 14200 Live Oak Avenue, Fontana, CA 92337

O'Day Short Elementary 16613 Randall Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Oleander Elementary 8650 Oleander Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Palmetto Elementary 9325 Palmetto Avenue, Fontana, CA, 92335

Poplar Elementary 9937 Poplar Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Redwood Elementary 8570 Redwood Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Shadow Hills Elementary 14300 Shadow Drive, Fontana, CA 92337

Sierra Lakes Elementary 5740 Avenal Pl., Fontana, CA 92336

South Tamarind Elementary 8561 Tamarind Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Ted J. Porter Elementary 8330 Locust Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Tokay Elementary 7846 Tokay Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336

Virginia Primrose Elementary 751 N. Maple Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336

West Randall Elementary 15620 Randall Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

FUSD Middle Schools

Name Address

Alder Middle School 7555 Alder Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336

Almeria Middle School 7723 Almeria Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336

Fontana Middle School 8425 Mango Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Harry S. Truman Middle School 16224 Mallory Drive, Fontana, CA 92335

Sequioa Middle School 9452 Hemlock Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Southridge Tech Middle School 14500 Live Oak Avenue, Fontana, CA 92337

Wayne Ruble Middle School 6762 Juniper Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336

FUSD High Schools

A.B Miller High School 6821 Oleander Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336

Fontana High School 9453 Citrus Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Henry J. Kaiser High School 11155 Almond Avenue, Fontana, CA 92337

Jurupa Hills High School 10700 Oleander Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

Summit High School 15551 Summit Avenue, Fontana, CA 92336

FUSD Alternative School

Eric Birch High School 10760 Cypress Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

FUSD Adult School

Fontana Adult School 10755 Oleander Avenue, Fontana, CA 92337

FUSD Offices

FUSD FMOT Complex 9851 Catawba Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

FUSD Office Complex 9680 Citrus Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

FUSD Warehouse 8426 Mango Avenue, Fontana, CA 92335

*The district may add, remove, and/or rename sites related to school closures, unforeseen circumstances, and the construction or addition of new school buildings or sites; or renaming.

ACCESS TO SCHOOL SITES AND DEPARTMENTS (only if delivery is indicated direct to the sites)Contractor is required to sign out and return school master keys from the Fontana School Police Department each day unless pre-approved to check out keys for a longer duration of time. Contractor must also notify School Police at (909)

357-5000 ext. 29060 when leaving any school site or District building after hours.

7.2. District Map

7.3. School Site Name Changes

The following schools may be referred to as their previous names as stated below:

Chaparral Academy of Technology, previously Chaparral Elementary School Dorothy Grant Innovations Academy, previously Dorothy Grant Elementary School O'Day Short Elementary School, previously Randal Pepper Elementary School Southridge Tech Middle School, previously Southridge Middle School Eric Birch Continuation High School, previously Citrus Continuation High School (Birch & Citrus combined schools)

1. Introduction
2. Notice Inviting Bids - Commodity
3. General Bid Instructions & Conditions (Commodity)
3.1. SUBMITTING BIDS
3.2. RESPONSIBILITY
3.3. MODIFICATIONS
3.4. SIGNATURE
3.5. ACCEPTANCE
3.6. ADDENDA
3.7. BID SECURITY
3.8. TIE BIDS
3.9. BID PROTEST PROCEDURE
3.10. SUBSTITUTIONS
3.11. QUALITY
3.12. WARRANTY
3.13. SAMPLES AND TESTING
3.14. PATENT INFRINGEMENTS
3.15. DELIVERY
3.16. SALES TAX
3.17. DISCOUNT
3.18. BID NEGOTIATIONS
3.19. INTERPRETATIONS OF BID DOCUMENTS
3.20. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
3.21. COMMUNICATION OF AWARD
3.22. SAFETY REGULATIONS
3.23. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
3.24. NON-COLLUSION DECLARATION
3.25. INSURANCE AND WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
3.26. CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT
4. Special Conditions
4.1. SUBSTITUTIONS FOR BID SPECIFIED ITEMS
4.2. PRICING / BID FORM
4.3. QUANTITY
4.4. FUEL SURCHARGES
4.5. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
4.6. BID CALCULATION ERRORS
4.7. DELIVERY
4.8. MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
4.9. ADDITIONAL ITEMS
4.10. AWARD OF CONTRACT
4.11. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
4.12. EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
4.13. PAYMENT TERMS/INVOICES
4.14. PRICE ADJUSTMENTS
4.15. PRODUCT QUALITY CONTROL
4.16. PIGGYBACK/OTHER DISTRICTS
4.17. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
4.18. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION
4.19. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE AND TOBACCO-FREE CERTIFICATION
4.20. CONTRACTOR’S CERTIFICATE REGARDING WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
4.21. HOLD HARMLESS
4.22. COVID-19 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
4.23. CANCELLATION FOR INSUFFICIENT OR NON-APPROPRIATED FUNDS
4.24. TERMINATION CLAUSE
4.25. FORCE MAJEURE
4.26. DISTRICT CONTACT
5. Bid Form/Pricing Table
6. Vendor Questionnaire, References, & Forms (Commodity)
6.1. CERTIFICATIONS & DECLARATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH BID
6.1.1. Non-Collusion Declaration*
6.1.2. Authorized Reseller Certification*
6.2. CONTRACT FORMS TO BE SUBMITTED BY VENDOR AFTER AWARD ON CONTRACT
6.2.1. Sample Purchase Agreement Form & Documents
6.3. VENDOR QUESTIONNAIRE
6.3.1. Do you have an online ordering system? *
6.3.2. Piggyback Option Granted*
6.3.3. General Company and Contact Information*
6.3.4. How do you plan to work with the district to set up a delivery schedule?*
6.3.5. What is the lead time you require for orders that ensures a 99.5% fill rate?*
6.3.6. What is your company’s “fill rate” to your customers? Please explain how you calculate this fill rate. What provisions does your firm take to achieve a high level of execution?*
6.3.7. How late can add-ons be added to next day delivery? Is there a limit on the number of items that can be added on?*
6.3.8. How do your delivery drivers provide company identification upon delivery?*
6.3.9. Please describe the reports that you make available to your customers (e.g. monthly usage, data analysis, business intelligence, etc.). How are customers able to access these reports?*
6.3.10. What is your procedure for notifying customers of shortages and/or late deliveries?*
6.3.11. What is your procedure for notifying customers of a product recall?*
6.3.12. What procedures do you have in place to fill emergency orders?*
6.3.13. Certification of Bid Review & Authorized*
7. School Sites
7.1. Fontana Unified School District Sites
7.2. District Map
7.3. School Site Name Changes

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