RFP 24-08 CCCC Flight A and Aircraft Maintenance Training Simulator for Part 147 and Avionics Certification Program.pdf

Request for Proposals #24-08

Flight / Aircraft Maintenance Training Simulator for Part 147 A&P / Avionics College-Level Certification Program

RELEASED:

January 22, 2024

SEALED BIDS DUE BY:

February 21, 2024, 4pm (EST)

DELIVER TO:

Cape Cod Community College Attn: Eric Anderson, Procurement Department Nickerson Administration Building – Rm 119

2240 Iyannough Road West Barnstable, MA 02668

The equipment and supplies specified in this RFP are to be funded by a $463,304 Aviation Workforce Development Grant for Aviation Maintenance Technical Workers (# G-22-WD-AM-002) from the Federal Aviation Administration to support the Aviation Maintenance Technology Career Advancement Project at Cape Cod Community College, with 0% of funding from non-governmental sources.

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Section 1: Scope of Proposal Request

1.1 Background

Cape Cod Community College (CCCC or the “College”) is an accredited, public two‐year institution serving Cape Cod, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and areas of southeastern Massachusetts. The main campus is in West Barnstable, Massachusetts. The College consistently provides an affordable education close to home to a diverse student population. The College currently offers Associate in Arts and Science degrees and career‐building academic certificates in a variety of program areas.

The FAA Part 147 Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program is located at a mid-level airport in Plymouth, MA. The AMT program offers the facilities and curriculum necessary to train individuals as FAA certified Airframe and Powerplant technicians and provides the foundation for an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Aviation Maintenance, and transfer into a variety of four-year programs.

The Plymouth Aviation Center will also be offering the Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) certification (Avionics) that will align with ASTM International's National Center for Aerospace and Transportation Technologies (NCATT) AET certification requirements.

1.2 Purpose of Procurement

CCCC is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to gather and assess submissions for the potential procurement of a Flight Device Simulator (FDS) / Flight Training Device (FTD) intended for use within the college’s Part 147 A&P and AET (Avionics) certification programs which focus on training aviation maintenance technicians and avionics technicians while working on modern aircraft systems and troubleshooting. The simulator needs to provide training in troubleshooting scenarios that can be monitored by an instructor with designated faults or fault reset capabilities.

The simulator should replicate the Boeing Aircraft Models 737NG or 737Max. The simulator should be fixed base with a simulated cockpit enclosure that creates a real cockpit feel including the fully tactile actions necessary to simulate operation of the aircraft systems. The simulator should include an Instructor Station with Real Aircraft Yokes and Columns. Full motion capability is not required.

Additionally, the college is interested in options that include AR/VR or other advanced experiences that would provide additional realistic interaction with aircraft systems and operation.

The simulator should be a free-standing unit with physical dimensions not to exceed 12 feet high by 18 feet wide, approximately180 square feet.

The College is NOT seeking proposals for a Full Flight Simulator (FFS) system or a desktop simulation station solution.

This procurement has a budget not to exceed $250,000.

The delivery address is 246 South Meadow Road, Gate 6, Building S3, Plymouth, MA 02630.

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Section 2: Submission Requirements and Instructions

By submitting a response to this RFP, the Proposer is acknowledging that the Proposer:

(1) has read the information and understands the instructions for handling materials submitted to Cape Cod Community College,

(2) agrees to be bound by the information and instructions contained herein, and

(3) agrees that all data, materials, and documentation submitted to Cape Cod Community College in response to this RFP shall become Cape Cod Community College’s property and shall be subject to public disclosure under the Massachusetts’ public records act.

This RFP document is available on COMMBUYS.com and the CCCC procurement website (https://www.capecod.edu/procurement/current-bid-postings/). COMMBUYS is the electronic marketplace for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The RFP is being posted on COMMBUYS strictly for the sake of advertising to the widest possible audience. All questions to this RFP should be addressed directly to CCCC as described below.

2.1 Schedule of Events

Listed below are the key dates for this RFP process. The schedule of events represents CCCC’s best estimate of the schedule that will be followed. If a component of this schedule is delayed, the rest of the schedule may be shifted as appropriate.

RFP Action: Due Date / Time (EST)

CCCC issues RFP Monday, January 22, 2024

Proposer Questions Due Monday, February 5, 2024 by 5:00 pm

CCCC will Respond to Questions by Friday, February 9, 2024 by 5:00 pm

Sealed RFP Responses Due Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by 4:00 pm

Notification of Award on or Before Wednesday, March 13, 2024 by 5:00 pm

If, at the time of the scheduled proposal due date, the college is closed due to uncontrolled events such as fire, snow, wind, or building evacuation, the proposal deadline will be postponed until 4:00 p.m. on the next normal business day. Bids will be accepted until that date and time.

Bid award is contingent upon funding and CCCC Board of Trustees approval.

2.2 RFP Contact

Marie Murphy procurement@capecod.edu

2.3 Submitting Questions and Requests for Information

Questions must be submitted via email to the RFP contact at procurement@capecod.edu by Monday, February 5, 2024 by 5:00pm (EST). The email subject line for questions or inquiries should be “RPF #24-08”. Questions will not be addressed via telephone.

https://www.capecod.edu/procurement/current-bid-postings/ mailto:procurement@capecod.edu mailto:procurement@capecod.edu

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Any explanation desired by a Proposer regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, specifications, etc., must be requested in writing to the RFP contact identified in section 2.2. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of the contract(s) will not be binding. In the event an item, requirement, term, or condition of this RFP is not clear, or is not according to regulation, it shall be the sole responsibility of the interested prospective Proposer to inquire with the RFP contact person via email.

CCCC reserves the right to determine, at its sole discretion, the appropriate and adequate responses to comments, questions, and requests for clarification.

2.4 Restrictions on Communicating with Staff

Proposers shall not, under any circumstances, contact (directly or indirectly) any person within CCCC regarding this RFP other than the designated contact in section 2.2. No other individual employee or representative is authorized to provide any information or respond to any question or inquiry concerning this RFP. All material communications between CCCC Procurement Office and potential respondents shall be in writing, as provided in this RFP. The College will not be responsible for any oral instructions.

2.5 Amend and/or Cancel the RFP

CCCC reserves the right to amend this RFP prior to the opening date and time. Addenda will be made in writing and posted as one or more addenda to the CCCC procurement website. Each Proposer is individually responsible for reviewing addenda and any other posted documents and making any necessary or appropriate changes and/or additions to the Proposer’s response. All Proposers are encouraged to frequently check the CCCC website for additional information.

CCCC is not responsible for issuing Addenda to unknown RFP document recipients who may have received the specifications from a third party and assumes no liability that arises based on specifications not delivered by the College.

CCCC reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals received as a result of this RFP.

CCCC reserves the right to cancel this RFP, in part or in its entirety, at any time if it is in the best interest of CCCC or the Commonwealth to do so.

2.6 Right to Request Additional Information

Prior to an award, CCCC must be assured that the selected Proposer has all of the resources to successfully perform under the contract. If, during the evaluation process, CCCC is unable to assure itself of the Proposer’s ability to perform, if awarded, CCCC has the option of requesting from the Proposer any information deemed necessary to determine the Proposer’s responsibility.

2.7 Presentations

Presentations may be requested of Proposers deemed by the College to be the best suited among those submitting proposals based on the selection criteria. A demonstration of the proposed simulator may be requested as part of the presentation.

2.8 Costs for Preparing Responses

Each response should be prepared simply and economically, avoiding the use of elaborate promotional materials beyond those sufficient to provide a complete presentation. The cost for developing the response and participating in the procurement process is the sole responsibility of the Proposer. CCCC will not provide reimbursement for such costs.

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2.9 Proposal Content Categories

Using the Proposal Content Categories Form (Attachment A), Proposers must submit information specifically addressing each item listed below to be deemed a responsive and responsible Proposer.

1. Technical specifications and features of the simulator – Please include a specification sheet that describes the technical specifications and features of the simulator with your proposal response. You may use this section of Attachment A to provide any additional information related to features not addressed on the specification sheet.

2. Aircraft make(s)/model(s) included with the simulator - If the Proposer offers separate simulators for different aircraft/helicopters, a separate proposal should be submitted for each simulator.

3. Expansion capabilities of the simulator – Please describe any additional features or upgrades that may be possible to expand the capabilities of the simulator after the initial purchase

4. Qualifications and Experience with installing simulators in educational institutions – Please provide a description of projects of similar scope and magnitude completed for other educational institutions.

5. Description of curriculum that is provided with the simulator – Please describe any curriculum that can be provided with the simulator and the method of curriculum delivery.

6. Description of the training available for faculty on the operation of simulator – Please include the type of training (e.g., in-person, computer-based, virtual) and the number of training hours offered.

7. Description of software license agreements and maintenance plans – Please describe the terms of any software licensing agreements required, including on-going updates and maintenance plans.

Please indicate if individual user licenses are required for faculty and student use.

8. Overall plan for service and support offered for simulator operation – Please describe the type and level of support available for service and maintenance of the simulator unit. Please include a description of the parts and labor warranty.

2.10 Required Forms

Proposers must submit each of the required forms attached to this RFP. Proposers who do not include ALL completed forms in their proposals will be considered non‐responsive. The required forms are as follows:

1. Attachment A: Proposal Content Categories Form

2. Attachment B: Proposer Information Form

3. Attachment C: Certificate of State Tax Compliance

4. Attachment D: Certificate of Non-Collusion

5. Attachment E: Business Reference Form

6. Attachment F: Debarment and Suspension Certification

7. Attachment G: Price Proposal Form

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2.11 Submission Procedure

Responses must be submitted for receipt NO LATER THAN Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 4pm (EST) at which time the Chief Procurement Officer (or his/her designee) will open the bids in the presence of one or more witnesses.

The forms are to be submitted in two separate sealed envelopes. One containing the non-price proposal and one containing the price proposal.

1. Non-Price Proposal consists of a simulator specification sheet(s) and Attachments A-F listed in Section 2.10, Required Forms.

2. The Price Proposal is Attachment G listed with the Required Forms in Section 2.10.

Proposers should provide four (4) copies of the Non-Price Proposal sealed in an envelope labeled “RFP #24- 08, Non-Price Proposal” and one (1) copy of the Price Proposal in a sealed envelope labeled “RFP #24-08, Price Proposal”.

Both sealed envelopes should be placed into one sealed package labeled “RFP #24-08 Flight/Maintenance Simulator for Part 147 Program” and be mailed or delivered to the following address by February 21, 2024 at 4pm (EST):

Cape Cod Community College Attn: Eric Anderson, Procurement Department Nickerson Administration Building – Rm 119 2240 Iyannough Road West Barnstable, MA 02668.

No fax or email responses will be accepted. No late submissions will be accepted. No incomplete responses will be considered.

Prices quoted must be available for acceptance for at least sixty (60) days after the proposal opening date unless otherwise noted in the Proposer’s response.

This RFP does not commit CCCC to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of a Proposer’s response, or to procure or contract for procurement.

Section 3: Evaluation of Proposals and Selection

3.1 Evaluation Criteria and Scoring

Only those proposals that meet the RFP submission requirements described in Section 2 shall be eligible for evaluation. Eligible proposals will be reviewed and scored on each criterion listed in Table 1 using the following ratings:

Point value Rating

5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Adequate 2 Less than Adequate 1 Not Adequate 0 No Response

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The overall score is determined by adding up the total point value for each evaluation criterion, with a maximum score of 50.

Table 1: RFP Evaluation Criteria and Scoring

Evaluation Criteria Point value

Maximum Total Point

Value 1 Simulator specifications and features – fit with AMT and Avionics program curriculum and training facility 0-5 5 2 The aircraft / helicopter make(s) and model(s) included with the simulator

0-5 5 3 Expansion capabilities of the simulator

0-5 5 4 Proposer’s qualifications and experience with projects of a similar scope in an educational institution 0-5 5 5 Curriculum provided with the simulator and method of delivery

0-5 5 6 Training provided to operate the simulator

0-5 5 7 Software license agreement and on-going maintenance requirements, including individual user license requirements. 0-5 5 8 Support and service plan for simulator operation

0-5 5 9 References from contacts provided on the Business Reference Form

(Attachment E) 0-5 5 10 Expected delivery date (indicated on the Price Proposal Form, Attachment G)

0-5 5 Maximum Overall Score 50

3.2 Selection Procedure

A proposal evaluation committee, appropriate to the scope and nature of the RFP, will evaluate the simulator proposals using the ten evaluation criteria and scoring procedures described above. The scores from each committee member will be averaged to arrive at the final proposal score. After the scoring is complete, price proposals for each simulator will be reviewed. Presentations may be requested of Proposers deemed by the College to be the best suited among those submitting proposals based on the selection criteria described herein and price. The proposal evaluation process is designed to award the contract not necessarily to the Proposer of least cost, but rather to the Proposer with the best combination of attributes providing the overall best value for the college.

The College reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to request clarification of information contained in the proposals received. Proposers must submit proposals that present the requested information as clearly and completely as possible.

3.3 Contract Award

The College intends to award this contract to a single Proposer. The College may select the Proposer which, in its opinion, has provided the proposal that is the most responsive and most responsible and may award the Contract to that Proposer.

The College reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, and is not necessarily bound to accept the lowest cost proposal if that proposal is contrary to the best interests of the College.

Following the selection of the best-value proposal, CCCC reserves the right to negotiate best and final

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offer with respect to the contract award. The CCCC Board of Trustees will provide the final approval for the contract award.

The Proposer with the apparent best-value proposal shall execute the Commonwealth of MA Standard Contract Form, Commonwealth Terms and Conditions, and W-9 Taxpayers ID no later than 10 business days following the notice of award. If the Proposer fails to provide the requested documents by the deadline, CCCC may determine that the Proposer is non-responsive to the terms of this RFP and reject the proposal. If CCCC determines that the apparent best-value proposal is non-responsive and rejects the proposal, the remaining responsive proposals will be reviewed to determine the new apparent best-value proposal.

Section 4: Additional Terms and Conditions

4.1 Commonwealth Terms and Conditions: The department is not obligated and should not complete, sign or execute any vendor’s contract or other terms and conditions. It must be clearly understood that the Commonwealth Terms and Conditions supersede any contractor or vendor contract, invoice or other terms and conditions. If, by chance, any said contractor or vendor contracts, invoices or other terms and conditions are signed, it is immediately considered void.

4.2 Public Records: All responses and information submitted in response to this RFP are subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, M.G.L., Chapter 66, Section 10, and to Chapter 4, Section 7, Subsection 26. Any statements in submitted responses that are inconsistent with these statutes shall be disregarded.

4.3 Costs: Costs that are not specifically identified in the bidder’s response and accepted by a department as part of a contract, will not be compensated under any contract awarded pursuant to this RFP. The Commonwealth will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by bidder responding to this RFP.

4.4 COMMBUYS: This RFP has been distributed electronically using the COMMBUYS system.

Bidders are solely responsible for obtaining and completing the required attachments that are identified in this RFP. Bidders may not alter (manually or electronically) the RFP language or any RFP activity files.

Modifications to the body of the RFP, specifications, terms and conditions, or that change the intent of this RFP are prohibited and may disqualify a response.

4.5 Alternates: Unless otherwise provided for in this solicitation, the name of a certain brand, make or manufacturer does not restrict Proposers to the specific brand, make or manufacturer named; but conveys the general style, type, character, and quality of the article desired. Any article which the College, in its sole discretion, determines to be the equal of that specified, considering quality, workmanship, economy of operation, and suitability for the purpose intended, shall be accepted. It is the Proposer's responsibility to clearly and specifically indicate the product being offered and to provide sufficient descriptive literature, catalog cuts and technical detail to enable the College to determine if the product offered meets the requirements of the solicitation. Failure to furnish adequate data for evaluation purposes may result in declaring a bid non-responsive. Unless the Proposer clearly indicates in its proposal that the product offered is an "equal" product, such proposal will be considered to offer the brand name products referenced in the solicitation.

4.6 Subcontracting Policies: Prior approval of the department is required for any subcontracted service of the contract. Contractors are responsible for the satisfactory performance and adequate oversight of its subcontractors. Subcontractors are required to meet the same state and federal financial

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and program reporting requirements and are held to the same reimbursable cost standards as contractors.

4.7 Indemnification: Unless otherwise exempted by law, the contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the State, its agents, officers and employees against any and all claims, liabilities and costs for any personal injury or property damages, patent or copyright infringement or other damages that the State may sustain which arise out of or in connection with the Contractor’s performance of a Contract, including but not limited to the negligence, reckless or intentional conduct of the contractor, its agents, officers, employees or subcontractors. The Contractor shall at no time be considered an agency or representative of the Department or the State. After prompt notification of a claim by the State, the Contractor shall have an opportunity to participate in the defense of such claim and any negotiated settlement agreement or judgment. The State shall not be liable for any costs incurred by the Contractor arising under this paragraph. Any indemnification of the Contractor shall be subject to appropriate and applicable law.

4.8 Non‐Discrimination in Employment: The Contractor shall not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, genetic information maternity leave, military service, marital status or disability. The Contractor agrees to comply with applicable federal and state statues, rules and regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 151B and all administrative and executive orders, where applicable.

4.9 Payment: Invoices should be sent to the Accounts Payable Department after the delivery or service performance. Invoices should be mailed to Accounts Payable at 2240 Iyannough Road, West Barnstable, MA 02668 or email accountspayable@capecod.edu. Reimbursements will be made solely based on actual expenditures, and itemized lists of reimbursement charges must accompany all invoices.

Invoices shall be date stamped when received by the AP department.

4.10 Non‐collusion: Respondents certify that submitted cost proposals are arrived at independently and without consultation, communication, or agreement with any other contractor, vendor, or potential vendor. Respondents further certify that cost proposals are made without previous understanding, agreement, or connection with any person, firm or corporation making a proposal for the same item(s) and is in all respects fair, without outside control, collusion, fraud, or otherwise illegal action.

Respondents agree that no member of the firm’s ownership, management or staff has a vested interest in any aspect or department of Cape Cod Community College. Any or all proposals will be rejected if there is reason to believe that collusion exists between proposers, and respondents understand that any misstatement in this affidavit is and shall be treated as fraudulent concealment of the true facts relating to submission of cost proposals under this RFP.

4.11 Debarment: Respondents certify, to the best of their knowledge and belief, that the firm and its principals:

a. are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal or state department or agency;

b. have not within a three (3) year period preceding this Contract been convicted of, or

c. had a civil judgment rendered against them from commission of fraud, or a criminal mailto:accountspayable@capecod.edu

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offense in connection with obtaining or attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State or Local) transaction or grant under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification, or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State, or Local) with commission of any of the offenses listed in section b. above; and

d. have not within a three (3) year period preceding this Contract had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or Local) terminated for cause or default.

4.12 Contract Termination: The College reserves the right to amend or terminate the contract in whole, or with any number of contractors, with or without cause, at any time, without prior notice and upon any time felt necessary by the department. Contract may be canceled at any time based on funding availability and responder performance.

RPF #24-08 Required Form Attachment A Proposal Content Categories

Cape Cod Community College Request for Proposals #24-08

Flight / Aircraft Maintenance Training Simulator for Part 147 A&P Certification Program

PROPOSAL CONTENT CATEGORIES FORM

Proposer’s Company Name:

Please respond to each section below with the requested information related to your proposal response. You may use as many pages as necessary to provide your response.

1. Simulator specification sheet that describes the technical specifications and features of the Simulator.

Please include a specification sheet for the simulator with your proposal submission.

Use this space to supply additional information related to specifications and features.

2. Aircraft make(s)/model(s) included with the simulator

(Note: If the Proposer offers separate simulators for different aircraft, a separate proposal should be submitted for each simulator.

Please indicate the aircraft / helicopter the simulator replicates.

3. Expansion capabilities of the simulator

Please describe any additional features or upgrades that may be possible to expand the capabilities of the simulator after the initial purchase.

4. Qualifications and Experience with installing simulators in educational institutions

Please provide a description of projects of similar scope and magnitude completed for other educational institutions. Please also describe any characteristics of the organization which would make it especially qualified to provide the simulator requested through the RFP.

5. Description of curriculum that is provided with the simulator

Please describe any curriculum that can be provided with the simulator and the method of curriculum delivery.

6. Description of the training available for faculty on the operation of simulator

Please include the type of training (e.g., in-person, computer-based, virtual) and the number of training hours offered.

7. Description of software license agreements and maintenance plans

Please describe the terms of any software licensing agreements required, including on-going updates and maintenance plans. Provide pricing after initial year of service.

8. Overall plan for service and support offered for simulator operation –

Please describe the type and level of support available for service and maintenance of the simulator unit. Please include a description of the parts and labor warranty. Provide pricing after initial year of service.

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ATTACHMENT B

PROPOSER INFORMATION FORM

Proposer’s Organization Name:

Incorporation Status

Size of Company

Chief Executive – Name / Title:

Telephone: Email:

Headquarters Street Address:

Headquarters City / State / Zip:

(Provide information request below if different from above)

Lead Point of contact for Proposal – Name / Title:

Telephone: Email:

Headquarters Street Address:

Headquarters City / State / Zip:

• No personnel currently employed by the College participated, either directly or indirectly, in any activities relating to the preparation of the Proposer’s proposal.

• No attempt has been made, or will be made, by the Proposer to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit a proposal.

• The above-named organization is the legal entity entering into the resulting contract with the College if they are awarded the contract.

• The undersigned is authorized to enter contractual obligations on behalf of the above-named organization.

To the best of my knowledge, all information provided in the enclosed proposal is complete and accurate at the time of submission.

Name (Print): Title:

Authorized Signature: Date:

ATTACHMENT C

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE

WITH STATE TAX LAW AND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

CONTRIBUITON REQUIREMENTS

Proposer’s Organization

Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 62C, S 49A, and MGL Ch.151A, Section 19A, I , authorized signatory for Name & Title

, whose principal place of business is located at

, do hereby certify under penalties of perjury that the above business has filed all state tax returns and paid all taxes as required by law and has complied with all state laws pertaining to contributions to the unemployment compensation fund and to payments in lieu of contributions.

The Business Organization Social Security Number or Federal Identification Number is

Signed under the penalties of perjury this ______ day of ________________.

ATTACHMENT D

Certification of Non-Collusion

The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this Bid or Proposal has been made and submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this certification, the word “person” shall mean any natural person, business, partnership, corporation, union, committee, club, or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.

ATTACHMENT E

Business Reference Form

Three separate business references are required from customers with whom there is a standing business relationship of two years or greater in duration. References involved with a project of similar scope to the RFP are preferred. References will be checked.

REFERENCE 1

Company: Contact:

Address: Telephone:

Email:

Fax:

Description and dates of services provided:

REFERENCE 2

Address: Telephone:

Email:

REFERENCE 3

Address: Telephone:

Email:

ATTACHMENT F

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion

Lower Tier Covered Transactions (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689)

As required by 2 CFR 200 Section 200.326 : For all contracts the non-Federal entity (CCCC) shall obtain from the vendor a certification that neither the vendor nor any of its principal employees are listed on the General Services Administration’s List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement or Non-procurement Programs.

Instructions for Certification

1. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out below.

2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

4. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant," " person," "primary covered transaction," " principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.

5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated.

6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled .Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transactions, without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.

7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may but is not required to, check the Non-procurement List.

8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings.

9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.

ATTACHMENT F (Continued)

Certification

(1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.

(2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

RFP #24-08 Flight / Aircraft Maintenance Simulator Price Proposal Form Required Form

Attachment G

Manufacturer Model Line Description Unit Price QTY Extended Price

Base Simulator Unit

Option / Component #1:

Option / Component #2:

Option / Component #3:

Option / Component #4:

Option / Component #5:

Option / Component #6:

Curriculum Package

Training

Annual Software License and Maintenance Fees for Initial Year of Service

Annual Service & Support Plan Fees for Initial Year of Service

Installation

Delivery/Freight

Other, specify:

Other, specify:

Total/Award Price: $

Manufacturer Model Line Description Unit Price QTY Extended Price

Annual Software License and Maintenance Fees After the Initial Year of Service $ $ Annual Service & Support Plan Fees After the Initial Year of Service

Individual User License Fee (if applicable)

Delivery Date: Expected date when simulator will be delivered to AMT training facility in Plymouth, MA:

The College reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Date

Printed Name of Authorized Agent of the Bidder Date

Price Proposal Sheet - Flight / Aircraft Maintenance Simulator

This price proposal must be returned with the proposal documents. A price MUST be entered for each category. If there is no charge, enter $0.00. If the items is not available, enter NA.

By signing this proposal, I hereby certify that the products and services to be delivered meet or exceed the specifications supplied by the College, and as listed in this RFP.

Signature of Authorized Agent of the Bidder

Total Price: The total price constitutes full compensation to the Proposer for everything to be furnished in connection with this RFP.

Tax Exempt: The RFP price proposal should not include sales tax. CCCC Sales Tax Exemption Number is 999-089-527. Certificate will be provided upon request.

Initial Purchase Cost

Additional Costs After Initial Purchase

Additional lines are provided in case there are options or components that need to be itemized. Attach an additional sheet, if needed.

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