RFP - CACC Public Adressing System 10-2023.pdf

Calhoun Intermediate School District will accept bids for Public Addressing System (PA System) for the Calhoun Area Career Center (CACC) building complying with all requirements outlined below. Bids must be received by 3:00pm (EST) on Friday, November 10, 2023. Bids will be opened at a public meeting at 3:05pm (EST) on Friday, November 10, 2023 at the Calhoun Intermediate School District as addressed below. No late bids will be accepted. No oral or faxed proposals will be accepted. All bids must be in sealed envelopes and clearly marked with the wording “Proposal: CACC Public Address System (PA System) RFP”.

The Board of Education reserves the right to accept any item in the bid; to accept or reject any bid or all bids; to waive any informality therein; or for reasons of establishing uniformity, to award the contract to other than the low bidders. If either a unit price or extended price is obviously in error or the other is obviously correct, the incorrect price will be disregarded.

As required by State Law (P.A. 232 of 2004), all bids shall be accompanied by a sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the intermediate school board, or the intermediate superintendent. The intermediate school board shall not accept a bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement.

Bids MUST be clearly marked and sent to the following:

Calhoun Intermediate School District Attn: Steve Horn, Director of Technology Services “Proposal: CACC Public Address System (PA System) RFP” 17111 G Drive North Marshall, MI 49068

For questions regarding this RFP, please contact Steve Horn at HornS@calhounisd.org or 269-789-2439.

2023 - Calhoun Intermediate School District - CACC Public Address System (PA System) RFP

CALHOUN ISD

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

CALHOUN AREA CAREER CENTER

PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM, (PA SYSTEM)

October 9, 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PURPOSE 3

BID AND CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS 3

TIMELINE 5

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 5

Product Requirements 5

EVALUATION PROCESS 7

RFP RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS 7

Response Due Date 7 Response Format 7 Questions 7 Executive Summary 7 Vendor Contact 8 References 8 Cost 9 Design Drawing 9 Documentation 9 Product Specification Sheets 9 General Questions 9 Appendix A – Execution of Bid 10 Appendix B – Affidavit of Bidder or Contractor 10 Appendix C - Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification 10 Appendix D - Cost Worksheet 10 Additional Information 10

APPENDIX A - EXECUTION OF BID 11

APPENDIX B - AFFIDAVIT OF BIDDER OR CONTRACTOR 12

APPENDIX C - F-2 IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT CERTIFICATION 13

APPENDIX D - COST WORKSHEET 14

PROPOSAL CHECKLIST 22

PURPOSE

The Calhoun ISD is seeking a proposal for the purchase and installation of a Public Address System (PA system) for the Calhoun Area Career Center (CACC) as set forth in the attached documentation.

BID AND CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

All bids are subject to the below Standard terms and Conditions:

1. Ownership: All responses (in its entirety); including, but not limited to: design, parts list, pricing, specifications, or warranty will be the sole property of the CISD and not restricted in any way.

2. Delivery: All goods or services quoted must be delivered F.O.B. Calhoun Area Career Center Building, 475 E Roosevelt Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017 with all transportation charges prepaid and included in the bid price. Title does not transfer to the school district until receipt.

3. Acceptance and Rejection: The school district reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids without assigning any reason, be the sole judge of equivalency, waive any bid requirement, to waive any informality in bids and, unless otherwise specified by the bidder, to accept any item in the bid. If either a unit price or extended price is obviously in error or the other is obviously correct, the incorrect price will be disregarded.

4. Modifications: The school district reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities or modify conditions and specifications by mutual agreement with the selected supplier, both at the time of acceptance of this bid as so modified and subsequent thereto.

5. Information and Descriptive Literature: Bidders are to furnish all information requested and in the spaces provided on the bid information form. Further, as may be specified elsewhere, each bidder may submit with their bid; sketches, descriptive literature, and/or complete specifications covering the products offered. Reference to literature previously submitted does not satisfy this provision. Bids in non-compliance with these requirements will be subject to rejection. Include all warranty information.

6. Patents: The contractor agrees to hold and save the school system, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from liability of any kind, including costs and expenses, with respect to any claim, action, cost or judgment for patent, copyright or trademark infringement arising out of the purchase or use of equipment, materials, supplies, or service covered by this contract.

7. Taxes: No taxes are to be included in any bid price. Generally, the school system is exempt from federal and state taxes. To the extent any sales, import or other taxes apply, they are to be listed and invoiced as a separate item.

8. Cash Discounts: Cash discounts may be considered in determining the successful bidder. If a cash discount is offered and accepted, it will be considered earned if paid within 30 days after receipt of the correct invoice or acceptance of goods, services or installation whichever is later.

9. Bid/Performance Bond: A bid bond (licensed in the State of Michigan) or certified check for 5% of the bid amount must accompany your proposal.

10. Performance and Default: It is understood and agreed that the delivery date and/or the date of installation after receipt of the purchase order is the seller's best offer. In its acceptance of any quotation offer, the school district is relying on the promised delivery date and/or installation as material and basic to its acceptance, unless otherwise indicated. In the event of seller's failure to deliver as and when promised, the school district reserves the right to cancel its accepting order, or any part thereof. The seller agrees that the school district may return all or part of any shipment so made, and may charge the seller with any loss or expenses sustained as a result of such failure to deliver as promised.

11. Samples: Samples may be requested as a part of this solicitation or after the opening of bids.

When requested, they are to be furnished as called for, free of expense, and if not destroyed will upon request be returned at the bidder's expense. Bidder's request for return of samples must be made not later than the date on which they are furnished. Bidder shall label each sample individually with bidder's name and item number.

12. Time for Consideration: Additional consideration may be given to bids allowing not less than 30 days for review and acceptance. No bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of 60 days after the date set for the opening thereof, and all bids shall be subject to acceptance by the owner during this period.

13. References: References are required as a part of the RFP bid. Failure to honor this request may be ample cause for rejection.

14. Experience: The bidder must be a firm established not less than 5 years in the field for which this bid is solicited.

15. Standards: Items manufactured and/or fabricated assemblies subject to operation under pressure, operation by connection to an electric source, or operation involving a connection to a manufactured, natural, or LP gas source. Items shall be constructed and approved in accordance with any state or local requirement for labeling, or re-examination listing if identification marking of the appropriate safety standard organization. (American Society of Mechanical Engineers for pressure vessels, the Underwriters Laboratories and/or National Electric Manufacturers Association for electrically operated assemblies or the American Gas Association for gas operated assemblies). Further, all items furnished by the successful bidder shall meet all requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and State, local and federal requirements relating to clean air and water pollution, handicapped access, fire codes, and any other safety considerations and local ordinances.

16. Manufacturers' Names: Unless indicated on the specific conditions, any manufacturers' names, trade names, brand names, or catalog numbers used herein are for the purpose of description and establishing general quality levels. Such references are not intended to be restrictive and equivalent products of any manufacturer may be offered. Determination of equivalency shall rest solely with the School District.

17. Warranty:

Workmanship: A two-year labor warranty on the installation is required. The warranty will cover all labor and material to repair or replace any defective product or workmanship.

18. Insurance: Contractor will purchase and maintain insurance as necessary to protect them from claims for damages which may arise out of or a result from their execution of the work and which are due to:

- Workman’s compensation and other employee benefits,

- Bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death of any employee or other person,

- Personal injury to any employee or other person, and

- Injury to, destruction of or loss of use of tangible property.

19. Indemnification: Contractor will indemnify and hold harmless the Calhoun ISD and the architect and their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorney fees arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work.

TIMELINE

All RFP responses must be received by 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time on Friday, November 10, 2023.

No late bids will be accepted. No oral or faxed proposals will be accepted. All dates EXCEPT the due date are provided for informational purposes only and the CISD reserves the right to change them without any notice.

Activities Date

RFP Released Oct 9, 2023

CACC Onsite building walk-through 475 E Roosevelt Ave, Battle Creek, MI 49017

October 23, 2023 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST

Specification Questions Due October 27, 2023 Specification Replies EOD Oct 30, 2023 RFP response due November 10, 2023

3:00pm EST Bid Opening November 10, 2023

3:05pm EST Contract Awarded and Order Placed TBD

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

The following specifications are intended to define the minimum requirements of an acceptable Public Address System. The vendor is responsible for providing documentation that the product or manufacturer meets the requirements at the time of the response opening. A lack of documentation will constitute non-compliance with the requirement and is considered incomplete and can be thrown out.

Whether or not the company or product will meet the requirements in the future is not relevant for this proposal, compliance must exist at the time of the bid opening.

In addition, Calhoun ISD is asking for additional information to determine the ability of the organization to fulfill the district’s need for products and services.

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

1. Overview:

● Develop a comprehensive Public Address (PA) system tailored for the school building that covers all rooms, including those with loud equipment, while incorporating safety features and onsite VOIP PBX system and utilizing existing equipment and infrastructure where appropriate.

2. Audio Coverage and Components:

● The PA system should provide even and clear audio coverage throughout the entire school building, including classrooms, hallways, outdoor areas, and rooms with loud equipment. Loud areas include: Agriscience, Greenhouse, Automotive Service Technology, Aviation Exploration, Bull Pen, Collision Repair Technology, Construction Technology, Culinary Arts/Hospitality, Power Equipment Technology, Scenario House, and Welding Technology.

3. Amplification and Zoning:

● Implement multiple amplifier systems strategically placed to ensure efficient audio distribution and to account for various zones within the building.

● Allow for separate zoning control to enable targeted announcements in specific areas.

● Plan for scalability to accommodate future growth or expansion, enabling easy addition of amplifiers for new areas.

4. Integration and Networking:

● The PA system must provide compatibility with the onsite VOIP PBX system, enabling announcements to be made through the phone system via Session Initiated Protocol (SIP).

● Support modern network protocols for ease of management and integration.

● Integrate with the current (and provide flexibility for future replacement of) clock and bell system.

5. Safety Features:

● Incorporate emergency notification capabilities, allowing for instant broadcast of critical alerts and safety announcements.

6. User Interface and Control:

● Provide physical and/or software based control options for system management.

7. Audio Source Flexibility:

● Allow for a variety of audio sources, including microphones, pre-recorded announcements, and scheduled bells.

● Ensure audio inputs are easily selectable and adjustable, with appropriate volume controls.

8. Durability and Reliability:

● Design the PA system components to withstand the demands of a school environment, including potential temperature variations, dust, and occasional physical contact.

9. Installation and Training:

● Provide detailed installation guidelines and technical support to ensure proper setup and configuration.

● Offer training for school staff on how to operate the PA system, including emergency procedures.

10. Maintenance and Support:

● Design the system for ease of maintenance, allowing for simple replacement of components when needed.

11. Compliance and Regulations:

● Ensure the PA system meets relevant safety and audio quality standards.

● Consider local regulations and guidelines regarding emergency notification systems and audio equipment.

12. Aesthetics and Integration:

● Design the components to blend with the school's interior and exterior aesthetics.

By addressing these product requirements, the resulting PA system will effectively meet the audio needs of the school building, while also providing essential safety features and integration capabilities for enhanced communication and coordination.

EVALUATION PROCESS

The Calhoun ISD will utilize an evaluation matrix in determining which proposal to utilize. Use of the evaluation matrix does not negate the Board of Education’s right to accept any item in the bid; to accept or reject any bid or all bids; to waive any informality therein; or for reasons of establishing uniformity, to award the contract to other than the low bidders.

The matrix is listed below:

Category Description Weight Cost Total price of bid 50% Specifications Meets minimum requirements 35% Support Support offered by vendor 15%

REQUEST FOR BIDS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL ORDER

RFP RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS

Only complete responses will be accepted. The CISD reserves the right to reject any proposal in its entirety or a portion based on failure to meet any of these requirements.

RESPONSE DUE DATE

Bids must be received by 3:00pm (EST) on November 10, 2023. Bids will be opened at a meeting at 3:05pm (EST) on Friday, November 10, 2023; at the Calhoun Intermediate School District as addressed below. No late bids will be accepted. No oral or faxed proposals will be accepted. All bids MUST be clearly marked and sent to the following:

Calhoun Intermediate School District Attn: Steve Horn, Director of Technology Services “Proposal: CACC Public Address System (PA System) RFP” 17111 G Drive North Marshall, MI 49068

RESPONSE FORMAT

Each response is to be delivered to the location identified above on or before the due date in the following formats:

● One printed copy of the response

● One electronic copy of the response on either CD or DVD

QUESTIONS

All questions regarding the specifications of equipment or clarifications regarding the general terms and conditions must be emailed to Steve Horn by October 27, 2023. The email address is Horns@calhounisd.org Responses to the questions will be completed and returned by EOD October 30, 2023.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Please provide an executive summary of your proposal.

VENDOR CONTACT

Please complete the following tables regarding company contact information. This information will be used for any follow-up contact.

Primary Contact Company Name Title Address Telephone E-mail Fax

Alternate Contact Company Name Title Address Telephone E-mail Fax

REFERENCES

References of three (3) accounts recently serviced, for whom comparable work has been performed, must be furnished. Failure to include references may be ample cause for rejection. Please complete the following tables regarding reference contact information.

Reference 1 Company Name Title Address Telephone E-mail Fax

Reference 2 Company Name Title Address Telephone E-mail Fax mailto:Horns@calhounisd.org

Reference 3 Company Name Title Address Telephone E-mail Fax

COST

Please complete and return in .xlsx format Appendix C – Cost Sheet. A detailed equipment list including product number and cost should be provided for each room.

DESIGN DRAWING

Please provide a system design of your proposed solution per room/combination of rooms.

DOCUMENTATION

The selected vendor will be required to provide electronically (Excel spreadsheet) serial numbers for each piece of equipment

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEETS

Please provide a product specification sheet for each product in your proposal.

GENERAL QUESTIONS

Functional Requirements

Quality and Certifications Describe your quality control and performance testing procedures.

Provide a list of system certifications.

Describe your ability to provide a stable and functional platform for an extended period.

Warranty Describe all aspects of your warranty.

Support Services

Phone Support Describe your help desk capabilities and performance.

Availability (hours, average hold time, voice mail, etc).

What are your escalation procedures?

Installation/Implementation

Describe installation services offered

Documentation, Training & Customer Feedback

Is there a specific forum for customer’s comments and suggestions for improvements, fixes and additions to the vendor’s product line?

Specifically annotate the types of media (CD, printed, web, etc.) available for documentation. Include presale information, technical service bulletins and end of support timelines.

List any system training you offer and the associated costs.

Pricing

Describe any license fees.

Appendix A – Execution of Bid Please complete a copy of Appendix A, Execution of Bid.

Appendix B – Affidavit of Bidder or Contractor Please complete a copy of Appendix B, AFFIDAVIT OF BIDDER OR CONTRACTOR. Note this document must be notarized.

Appendix C - Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification Please complete a copy of Appendix C, Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification.

Appendix D – Cost Worksheet Please complete a copy of Appendix D outlining costs.

Additional Information Please include any additional information that you feel is pertinent to your response.

APPENDIX A - EXECUTION OF BID

IMPORTANT: PLEASE BE SURE YOUR ENVELOPE IS ADDRESSED AND MARKED AS

INDICATED.

The undersigned certifies that the bid contained herein meets or exceeds the attached specifications.

Prices bid will remain firm for at least (180) one hundred eighty days from the date of opening.

Under penalty of perjury, the undersigned bidder certifies that this bid has not been arrived at collusively or otherwise in violation of Federal or State antitrust laws.

DATE: _______________

BIDDER___________________________________________________________

SIGNED (In Ink)____________________________________________________

ABOVE SIGNATURE (Typed)_________________________________________

TITLE_____________________________________________________________

STREET____________________________________________________________

P.O. BOX___________________________________________________________

CITY & STATE______________________________________________________

TELEPHONE________________________________________________________

FAX _______________________________________________________________

BID _____________________________________________________________

*Reminder: Bidders must also include cost worksheets as described.

COST OF PERFORMANCE BOND AND LABOR AND

MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND INCLUDED IN BID COST_________________________________

CASH DISCOUNT (See Term and Condition #8):__________%

APPENDIX B - AFFIDAVIT OF BIDDER OR CONTRACTOR

The undersigned, the owner or authorized officer of ________________________ (the "Bidder or Contractor"), pursuant to the familial disclosure requirement provided in the Calhoun Intermediate School District (the "School District") advertisement or request for construction, contractor, or capital outlay, or supply bids, hereby represent and warrant, except as provided below, that no familial relationships exist between the owner or any employee of the bidder and any member of the Board of Education of the School District or the Superintendent of the School District.

List any Familial Relationships:

BIDDER OR CONTRACTOR:

By: _______________________________

Its: _______________________________

STATE OF MICHIGAN )

COUNTY OF ____________)

This instrument was acknowledged before me on the _____ day of ____________, 2023, by

, Notary Public

_______________________ County, Michigan

My Commission Expires: ________________

Acting in the County of:__________________

APPENDIX C: IRAN ECONOMIC SANCTIONS ACT CERTIFICATION

Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification to Accompany Construction Bids

I am the ________________ of ________________, or I am bidding in my individual capacity [job or position title] [name of bidder]

(“Bidder”), with authority to submit a binding bid to the District. I have personal knowledge of the matters described in this Certification, and I am familiar with the Iran Economic

Sanctions Act, MCL 129.311, et seq. (“Act”). I am fully aware that the District will rely on my representations in evaluating bids.

I certify that Bidder is not an Iran-linked business, as that term is defined in the Act.

I understand that submission of a false certification may result in contract termination, ineligibility to bid for three (3) years, and a civil penalty of $250,000 or twice the bid amount, whichever is greater, plus related investigation and legal costs.

Signature Date

Printed Name

APPENDIX D - COST WORKSHEET

GENERAL ITEMS / NON SITE SPECIFIC

SITE TOTAL

SITE TOTAL

(OPTION 1)

SITE TOTAL

(OPTION 2)

SITE TOTAL

(OPTION 3)

ITEM

PART

# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY LIST PRICE BID PRICE TOTAL

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OPTION 2

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# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY LIST PRICE BID PRICE TOTAL

OPTION 3

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# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY LIST PRICE BID PRICE TOTAL

OPTION 4

ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY LIST PRICE BID PRICE TOTAL

OPTION 5

ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY LIST PRICE BID PRICE TOTAL

OPTION 6

ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY LIST PRICE BID PRICE TOTAL

OPTION 7

ITEM PART # DESCRIPTION QUANTITY LIST PRICE BID PRICE TOTAL

PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

Please confirm that the following items are included in your RFP.

Response received by November 10, 2023 3:00pm EST

Response marked as requested

Printed copy of response

Electronic copy of response

Executive Summary

Vendor Contact Information

References

Design Drawing

Documentation

Product Specifications

Appendix A: Execution of Bid

Appendix B: Affidavit of Bidder or Contractor

Appendix C: Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification

Appendix D: Cost Sheet

Bid Bond or Certified Check