**IMPORTANT NOTICE**
ONLINE BIDDING PROCESS
§ Bid pricing must be submitted online through Alameda County Strategic Sourcing Supplier Portal.
§ The following pages require signatures and must be scanned and uploaded to Alameda County Strategic Sourcing Supplier Portal:
1. Exhibit A – Bid Response Packet, Bidder Information and Acceptance page
a. Must be signed by Bidder
2. Exhibit A – Bid Response Packet, SLEB Partnering Information Sheet
a. Must be signed by Bidder
b. Must be signed by SLEB Partner if subcontracting to a SLEB
Please read EXHIBIT A – Bid Response Packet carefully, INCOMPLETE BIDS WILL BE REJECTED. Alameda County will not accept submissions or documentation after the bid response due date. Successful uploading of a document does not equal acceptance of the document by Alameda County.
COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL No. 901529
for
Audio & Visual System for Dublin Library
MANDATORY NETWORKING/BIDDERS CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT
ON DECEMBER 29, 2016 @ 1:00 PM
For complete information regarding this project, see RFP posted at http://www.acgov.org/gsa_app/gsa/purchasing/bid_content/contractopportunities.jsp or contact the County representative listed below. Thank you for your interest!Contact Person: Ariana Figueroa, Procurement & Contracts Specialist
Phone Number: (510) 208-9599
E-mail Address:
RESPONSE DUE
by
2:00 p.m.
on
January 23, 2017
through
Alameda County, GSA-Procurement
Strategic Sourcing Supplier Portal
https://ezsourcing.acgov.org/psp/SS/SUPPLIER/ERP/h/?tab=DEFAULT
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COUNTY OF ALAMEDA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL No. 901529
SPECIFICATIONS, TERMS & CONDITIONS
for
AUDIO & VISUAL SYSTEM FOR DUBLIN LIBRARY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
I. STATEMENT OF WORK 4
A. INTENT 4
B. SCOPE/BACKGROUND 4
C. BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS 4
D. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS 4
E. DELIVERABLES / REPORTS 6
II. CALENDAR OF EVENTS 7
F. NETWORKING / BIDDERS CONFERENCES 7
III. COUNTY PROCEDURES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS 8
G. EVALUATION CRITERIA / SELECTION COMMITTEE 8
H. CONTRACT EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT 13
I. NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD 13
J. BID PROTEST/APPEALS PROCESS 14
K. TERM / TERMINATION / RENEWAL 16
L. BRAND NAMES AND APPROVED EQUIVALENTS 17
M. QUANTITIES 17
N. PRICING 17
O. AWARD 19
P. METHOD OF ORDERING 20
Q. WARRANTY 21
R. INVOICING 21
S. ACCOUNT MANAGER / SUPPORT STAFF 22
IV. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 22
T. COUNTY CONTACTS 22
U. SUBMITTAL OF BIDS 23
V. RESPONSE FORMAT 24
ATTACHMENTS
EXHIBIT A - BID RESPONSE PACKET
EXHIBIT B - INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
EXHIBIT C - VENDOR BID LIST
EXHIBIT D - PARTS LIST
Specifications, Terms & Conditions
for Audio & Visual System for Dublin Library
I. STATEMENT OF WORK
A. INTENT
It is the intent of these specifications, terms and conditions to describe an audiovisual system to be installed at the Alameda County Dublin Library Multi-Purpose Room.
The County intends to award a three-year contract (with option to renew) to the bidder selected as the most responsible bidder(s) whose response conforms to the RFP and meets the County’s requirements.
B. SCOPE/BACKGROUND
The Dublin Library is located at 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin and is operated by the Alameda County Library (ACL) under a joint agreement between the City of Dublin and the County of Alameda. The Library serves the residents of Dublin as well as the surrounding communities. ACL is currently working with the City of Dublin on a project to create a multi-purpose room at the Dublin Library which will house the Center for Technological Advancement and Enrichment. The Center will provide modern dynamic and scalable technology and infrastructure to provide library and community programming both inside the library facility and directly into the local community. The audio-visual system will be a big part of the technology for the Center. ACL wants to deploy a nine-screen video wall and related components to provide the audio-visual system in the Center.
C. BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS
1. BIDDER Minimum Qualifications
a. Bidder shall be regularly and continuously engaged in the business of providing audiovisual equipment, engineering, and installation services for at least three years.
b. Bidder must hold a current California Contractors State Board License.
c. Bidder shall possess all permits, licenses and professional credentials necessary to supply product and perform services as specified under this RFP.
D. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1. Work associated with this contract includes the delivery, unloading, setting in place, fastening to walls, floors, ceilings, counters, or other structures where required, interconnecting wiring of the system components, equipment alignment and adjustment, and other work, whether or not expressly required, which is necessary to result in a complete and operational system that provides audio and video quality. The video system components, audio components, control components, and rack equipment are described in Exhibit D.
2. Contractor must use factory trained and certified programmers to coordinate the installation and program the control system and digital signal processors.
3. Contractor shall conduct the installation Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
4. Contractor must have ability to respond to emergency calls regarding equipment issues 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the installation and test phase.
5. Contractor shall enter into a service agreement for providing ongoing support for the audio-visual system for at least three years from the date of installation. The service agreement shall provide for:
a. A 36-month ongoing service plan that covers all service calls to support the audio-visual system including all hardware, software, cables, and wires. Response time shall be as follows:
(1) A four-hour window for telephone or email technical support.
(2) A 24-hour window for on-site technical support.
(3) The response window time shall begin when Alameda County Library staff make contact with the service provider or the service provider’s agent, or leave a message on the service provider’s voicemail box.
(4) The service provider shall provide a telephone number and email address that are monitored between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. for this purpose.
b. Two preventive maintenance services each year. Such service shall include:
(1) Remove all screens from wall clean display.
(2) Clean the surface of the screens.
(3) Clean dust from the vents and the fans.
(4) Clean any dust buildup on the back wall.
(5) Rehang screens.
(6) Clean all other components of the audio visual system including the receiver, video player, rack, etc.
(7) Check all cables and wires and make sure they are all properly connected
(8) Note and advice on any potential service issues
6. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations. The following requirements apply to this bid and contract:
a. No contractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project (submitted on or after March 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5 [with limited exceptions from this requirement for bid purposes only under Labor Code section 1771.1(a)].
b. No contractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project (awarded on or after April 1, 2015) unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.
c. This project is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the Department of Industrial Relations.
E. DELIVERABLES / REPORTS
1. Provide drawings reflecting the completed system (all newly installed equipment and corresponding serial numbers) must be submitted once installation is complete.
2. Training
a. Manual: The vendor will provide a training manual for all equipment installed and user interfaces.
3. Vendor shall provide written report, of the system calibration and testing, verifying that the systems meets all requirements.
a. The written report(s) must be accepted and approved, in writing, by the County. In the event that calibration test/performance results do not satisfy the requirements the vendor must provide a proposed solution in coordination with the County, including a schedule that will satisfy the requirement and is acceptable to the County.
II. CALENDAR OF EVENTS
NETWORKING/BIDDERS CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT IS MANDATORY
EVENT / DATE/LOCATIONRequest Issued / December 19, 2016
Written Questions Due / by 5:00 p.m. on December 29, 2016
Networking/Bidders Conference #1
*Mandatory Bidders Conference and Site Visit / December 29, 2016 @ 1:00 p.m. / at: Dublin Public Library
Program Room
200 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Addendum Issued / January 6, 2017
Response Due / January 23, 2017 by 2:00 p.m.
Evaluation Period / January 23, 2017 – February 14, 2017
Vendor Interviews / February 7, 2017
Notice of Intent to Award / February 14, 2017
Board Consideration Award Date / March 28, 2017
Contract Start Date / April 1, 2017
Note: Award and start dates are approximate.
F. NETWORKING / BIDDERS CONFERENCES
1. The bidders conference held on December 29, 2016 is mandatory. Bids from bidders who do not attend the bidders conference will NOT be accepted. The site visit will be conducted at the beginning of the bidders conference to have bidders view the room.
2. Networking/bidders conferences will be held to:
a. Provide an opportunity for Small Local Emerging Businesses (SLEBs) and large firms to network and develop subcontracting relationships in order to participate in the contract(s) that may result from this RFP.
b. Provide an opportunity for bidders to ask specific questions about the project and request RFP clarification.
c. Provide bidders an opportunity to view a site, receive documents, etc. necessary to respond to this RFP.
d. Provide the County with an opportunity to receive feedback regarding the project and RFP.
3. All questions will be addressed, and the list of attendees will be included, in an RFP Addendum following the networking/bidders conference(s).
4. Potential bidders are strongly encouraged to attend networking/bidders conference(s) in order to further facilitate subcontracting relationships. Vendors who attend a networking/bidders conference will be added to the Vendor Bid List. Failure to participate in a networking/bidders conference will in no way relieve the Contractor from furnishing goods and/or services required in accordance with these specifications, terms and conditions. Attendance at the networking/bidders conferences and site visit is mandatory.
III. COUNTY PROCEDURES, TERMS, AND CONDITIONS
G. EVALUATION CRITERIA / SELECTION COMMITTEE
All proposals that pass the initial Evaluation Criteria which are determined on a pass/fail basis (Completeness of Response and Debarment and Suspension) will be evaluated by a County Selection Committee (CSC). The County Selection Committee may be composed of County staff and other parties that may have expertise or experience in audio and visual systems services. The CSC will score and recommend a Contractor in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in this RFP. Other than the initial pass/fail Evaluation Criteria, the evaluation of the proposals shall be within the sole judgment and discretion of the CSC.
All contact during the evaluation phase shall be through the GSA-Procurement department only. Bidders shall neither contact nor lobby evaluators during the evaluation process. Attempts by Bidder to contact and/or influence members of the CSC may result in disqualification of Bidder.
The CSC will evaluate each proposal meeting the qualification requirements set forth in this RFP. Bidders should bear in mind that any proposal that is unrealistic in terms of the technical or schedule commitments, or unrealistically high or low in cost, will be deemed reflective of an inherent lack of technical competence or indicative of a failure to comprehend the complexity and risk of the County’s requirements as set forth in this RFP.
Bidders are advised that in the evaluation of cost it will be assumed that the unit price quoted is correct in the case of a discrepancy between the unit price and an extension.
As a result of this RFP, the County intends to award a contract to the responsible bidder(s) whose response conforms to the RFP and whose bid presents the greatest value to the County, all evaluation criteria considered. The combined weight of the evaluation criteria is greater in importance than cost in determining the greatest value to the County. The goal is to award a contract to the bidder(s) that proposes the County the best quality as determined by the combined weight of the evaluation criteria. The County may award a contract of higher qualitative competence over the lowest priced response.
The basic information that each section should contain is specified below, these specifications should be considered as minimum requirements. Much of the material needed to present a comprehensive proposal can be placed into one of the sections listed. However, other criteria may be added to further support the evaluation process whenever such additional criteria are deemed appropriate in considering the nature of the goods and/or services being solicited.
Each of the Evaluation Criteria below will be used in ranking and determining the quality of bidders’ proposals. Proposals will be evaluated according to each Evaluation Criteria, and scored on the zero to five-point scale outlined below. The scores for all Evaluation Criteria will then be added, according to their assigned weight (below), to arrive at a weighted score for each proposal. A proposal with a high weighted total will be deemed of higher quality than a proposal with a lesser-weighted total. The final maximum score for any project is 550 points, including the possible 50 points for local and small, local and emerging, or local preference points (maximum 10% of final score).
The evaluation process may include a two-stage approach including an initial evaluation of the written proposal and preliminary scoring to develop a short list of bidders that will continue to the final stage of oral interview and reference checks. The preliminary scoring will be based on the total points, excluding points allocated to references and oral interview.
If the two-stage approach is used, the five bidders receiving the highest preliminary scores and with at least 200 points will be invited to an oral interview. Only the bidders meeting the short list criteria will proceed to the next stage. All other bidders will be deemed eliminated from the process. All bidders will be notified of the short list participants; however, the preliminary scores at that time will not be communicated to bidders.