ATTENTION ALL BIDDERS

RETURN THE ENCLOSED BID IN A SEALED ENVELOPE TO:

JACK C. COLLAR,

PURCHASING MANAGER

ROOM 830

716 RICHARD ARRINGTON JR BLVD NORTH

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35203

YOU MUST MARK ON THE ENVELOPE:

SEALED BID #148-05

“KRONOS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE”

RETURN BY 12:00P.M. ON

MARCH 16, 2005***

For questions concerning this ITB

Contact: Nancy Ling, Inventory Manager

Phone: (205) 325-5956

Email:

No faxed or email responses will be accepted

***PLEASE NOTE THE RETURN TIME ABOVE IS 12:00PM

PURCHASING ASSOCIATION OF CENTRAL ALABAMA

TO ALL BIDDERS:

The attached Request for Proposal presents a cooperative proposal for the Purchasing Association of Central Alabama (PACA) members below:

Abernant Fire Department

Adamsville

Bessemer

Bessemer Board of Education

Bessemer State Technical College

Bibb County Firefighters Assoc

Birmingham Board of Education

Birmingham-Jefferson Civic Center

Birmingham Library System

Brighton

Brookside

Cahaba Heights Fire Department

Cahaba Valley Fire & Rescue

Center Point

Center Point Fire District

Chelsea

Chilton County Board of Education

Chilton/Shelby Mental Health Board

Clay

Columbiana

Concord Fire Department

Copeland Ferry Fire Department

Eastern Valley Volunteer Fire Dept

Fairfield

Fairfield Board of Education

Forestdale Fire Department

Four Mile Fire Department

Fultondale

Gardendale

Graysville

Greenpond Fire Department

Hay Valley Fire Department

Helena

Homewood

Hoover

Hoover Board of Education

Hueytown

Indian Valley Fire Department

Irondale

Jefferson County Board of Education

Jefferson County Commission

Jefferson County Fire Districts

Jefferson County Housing Authority

Jefferson County Library Coop

Jefferson State Community College

Kimberly

Kingdom Fire Department

Lakeview Fire Department

Lakeview, Town of

Lawley Fire Department

Leeds

McAdory Fire Department

McCalla Area Fire District

Middle Alabama Area Agency on

Aging

Midfield

Midfield Board of Education

Minor Heights Fire Department

Morris

Mountain Brook

Mountain Brook Board of Education

Mulga

Mulga Fire Department

North Johns

Oneonta City Board of Education

Palmerdale Fire Department

Pelham

Pell City

Pell City Fire Department

Pleasant Grove

Riverside Fire Department

Rocky Ridge Fire/Rescue

Saragossa Volunteer Fire Department

Shannon Fire Department

Shelby County Board of Education

Shelby County Commission

Shelby County Work Release

St. Clair County Fire & EMS

Storm Water Management Authority

Sylvan Springs

Tarrant

Tarrant City Board of Education

Trafford

Trussville Volunteer Fire Department

Tuscaloosa County Board of

Education

Tuscaloosa County Commission

Tuscaloosa County Housing Authority

Vestavia Hills

Vestavia Hills Board of Education

Warrior

Warrior River Fire & Rescue Service

Westover Volunteer Fire & Rescue

Other government entities and all school systems within Jefferson County and counties adjoining thereto may elect to participate in this cooperative bid. Vendors must agree that if any additional government entity does join the Association, vendors shall honor prices on this Invitation to Bid for those additional entities that may join the Association.

Commodity: “Kronos Hardware and Software Maintenance”

Bid #: 148-05

Principal Buyer: NANCY LING

Telephone: (205) 325-5956

The proposal award will be made by the Jefferson County Commission on behalf of the Association in accordance with the provision of the intergovernmental agreement between the Jefferson County Commission and the members of the Association. Each participating governmental entity of the Association will be responsible for issuing its own purchase orders, delivery instructions, invoicing, insurance requirements, and issue its own tax exemption certificate as required by vendors.

This cover letter is considered an integral part of this Request for Proposal document and shall be included by reference into any contract.

Acknowledged by

______

Vendor Name Authorized Signature/Title

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

ROOM 830 COURTHOUSE

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203

(205) 214-8584

INVENTORY MANAGER: NANCY LING

MARCH 8, 2005

BID NO: 148-05

SHEET NO: 1

INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids marked “ KRONOS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE” will be received by the Purchasing Manager, Room 830 * 716 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, Alabama.

Bids will be accepted until 12:00 P.M. central time (standard or daylight savings time, as applicable on MARCH 16, 2005. Bids submitted after this date and time will not be considered.

Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 P.M. on MARCH 16, 2005

MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR THE PERIOD 4/1/05 THROUGH 4/1/06,

WITH THE RENEWAL, AT COUNTY'S OPTION, EACH APRIL 1ST UNTIL 2008.

SCOPE OF CONTRACT(S):

Jefferson County is seeking qualified bidders to provide maintenance and software support for the following KRONOS products:

Kronos Touch ID FVD Product # 8601823-002 20 each

4500 Full, Numeric Product # 8602000-001 20 each

4500 Full, Numeric, TID Product # 8602000-301 52 each

4500 Touch ID, Numeric Bar Code Modem Product # 8602000-311 19 each

Workforce TK V.4.3, 4050 ees Product # 8800012-073 1 each

Workforce Managers- up to 125 Product # 8800015-008 1 each

Workforce Connect Prim, 4050 ees Product # 8800021-053 1 each

Workforce Employee V.4.3, 1800 ees Product # 88000027-058 1 each

Workforce Record Manager V.5.0, 4050 Product # 8602374-055 1 each

No less than Platinum Service level will be accepted for Software.

No less than Depot Repair will be accepted for Hardware.

Bidders MUST furnish at least 3 references that include the following:

þ  Software supported, including version numbers

þ  Total number of employees in the supported company using the above software version

þ  Number of clocks in the supported company- what options are included

CONTINUED ON SHEET 2

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

ROOM 830 COURTHOUSE

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203

(205) 214-8584

INVENTORY MANAGER: NANCY LING

MARCH 8, 2005

BID NO: 148-05

SHEET NO: 2

INVITATION TO BID

Continued

SCOPE OF CONTRACT(S) CONT.

In addition to the supplying the references, bidder must include documentation showing the following:

þ  Number of years experience supporting Kronos version 4.3

þ  Number of years supporting Kronos in the Health Care industry

It is anticipated that Jefferson County will purchase additional licenses and time clocks within given maintenance period. Please address in your response the ability to add these to the proposed maintenance agreement and your method of prorating additional purchases.

The proposed additions may include but are not limited to the following:

§  Increase Workforce TK V.4.3 from 4050 to 4600

§  Increase Workforce Managers from 125 to 150

§  Increase Workforce Connect Prim from 4050 to 4250

Proposals will be considered only from firms that have been established for a minimum of four (4) years under the same name and ownership.

State number of years your company, under present name and ownership, has been in the business of servicing the make and models of equipment bid (minimum 4 years are required): ______

TAX: Jefferson County is exempt from all tax. Provided however, bidder shall be responsible for payment of all sales, use, lease, ad valorem and any other tax that may be levied or assessed by reason of this transaction.

Failure to furnish maintenance/repairs in accordance with your standard contract and bid submitted will constitute sufficient grounds for cancellation of the contract at the option of the County Commission.

If mutually agreed upon, additional contracts may be executed, based upon this bid for the same item(s) or related types and/or sizes.

GUARANTEE: Bidder certifies by bidding, that he is fully aware of the conditions of service and purpose for which contract(s) included in this bid are to be purchased, and that his offering will meet these requirements of service and purpose to the satisfaction of the Jefferson County Commission and its Agent.

CONTINUED ON SHEET 3

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

ROOM 830 COURTHOUSE

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203

(205) 214-8584

INVENTORY MANAGER: NANCY LING

MARCH 8, 2005

BID NO: 148-05

SHEET NO: 3

INVITATION TO BID

CONTINUED

PROTECTION DAMAGE: Contractor will be responsible for any damage to property of the County or others caused by him, his employees or subcontractors, and will replace and make good such damage. The contractor will maintain adequate protection to prevent damage to his work and property of others, and take all necessary precautions for the safety of his employees and others. The contractors will comply with all safety laws and regulations in effect in the locality.

If any equipment is found within 30 days following expiration of the contract period, which has not been properly maintained by the Contractor for the previous period, equipment must be repaired by the Contractor for the previous period at no additional charge to the County. Repairs will be made within 10 days following notification.

INSURANCE

The successful bidder will maintain such insurance as will protect him and the County from claim under Workmen's Compensation Acts, and from claims for damage and/or personal injury, including death, which may arise from operations under this contract. Insurance will be written by companies authorized to do business in Jefferson County, Alabama and shall include Jefferson County, Alabama as Added Additional Insured By Endorsement including a thirty (30) day(s) written cancellation notice. Evidence of insurance will be furnished to the Purchasing agent not later than seven (7) day(s) after Purchase Order/contract date. Successful bidder is also required to include the bid number on the evidence of insurance.

Insurance Minimum Coverage:

Contracting party shall file the following insurance coverage and limits of liability with the County's Risk Management Office and Purchasing Department before beginning work with the County.

General Liability:

$1,000,000 - Bodily injury and property damage combined occurrence

$1,000,000 - Bodily injury and property damage combined aggregate

$1,000,000 - Personal injury aggregate

Comprehensive Form including Premises/Operation, Products/Completed Operations, Contractual,

Independent contractors, Broad Form property damage and personal injury.

Automobile Liability:

$1,000,000 - Bodily injury and property damage combined coverage

Any automobile including hired and non-owned vehicles

Workers Compensation and Employers Liability:

$100,000 - Limit each occurrence

Umbrella Coverage:

$1,000,000 - Each occurrence

$1,000,000 - Aggregate

Added Additional Insured By Endorsement:

Jefferson County, Alabama

30 day(s) written cancellation notice

CONTINUED ON SHEET 4

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

ROOM 830 COURTHOUSE

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203

(205) 214-8584

INVENTORY MANAGER: NANCY LING

MARCH 8, 2005

BID NO: 148-05

SHEET NO:4

INVITATION TO BID

CONTINUED

EXAMINATION OF SITE: All bidders are expected to visit the site of the work to ascertain existing conditions. Failure to do so will in no way relieve the successful bidder from the necessity of furnishing all materials and equipment, and performing all work required for completion of the contract.

BID BOND: Each bidder will furnish a bid bond, or cashier's check for five percent (5%) of bid, and hereby agrees that in case of failure to execute a contract and furnish a performance bond within 14 days after notice of award, the Jefferson County Commission will be paid by this bonding company the difference between the amount of the low bid as submitted, and the amount of the proposal of the next higher bid, or if no other bid is received, the full amount of the proposal guaranty will be recovered as liquidated damages for such default.

PERFORMANCE BOND: Successful bidder will furnish surety bond equal to the amount of contract at no cost to the County, to guarantee that all conditions and specifications of this Invitation will be fulfilled. Bond will be furnished to the Purchasing Agent no later than 14 days after requested.

TERMINATION OF CONTRACT:

This contract may be terminated by the County with a thirty (30) day written notice to the other party regardless of reason. Any violation of this agreement shall constitute a breach and default of this agreement. Upon such breach, the County shall have the right to immediately terminate the contract and withhold further payments. Such termination shall not relieve the contractor of any liability to the County for damages sustained by virtue of a breach by the contractor.

GENERAL: The Jefferson County Commission expressly reserves the right to reject any or all bids, or parts of bids, and to make the award or awards as the best interest of the County appears.

Nancy W. Ling

Inventory Manager

CONTINUED ON SHEET 5

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

ROOM 830 COURTHOUSE

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203

(205) 214-8584

INVENTORY MANAGER: NANCY LING

MARCH 8, 2005

BID NO: 148-05

SHEET NO:5

INVITATION TO BID

CONTINUED

Maintenance/service call contract for the period 4/1/05 to 4/1/06, for:

ITEM 1:

Kronos Touch ID FVD Product # 8601823-002 20 ea @ $______

ITEM 2:

4500 Full, Numeric Product # 8602000-001 20 ea @ $______

ITEM 3:

4500 Full, Numeric, TID Product # 8602000-301 52 ea @ $______

ITEM 4:

4500 Touch ID, Product # 8602000-311 19 ea @ $______

Numeric Bar Code Modem

ITEM 5:

Workforce TK V.4.3, Product # 8800012-073 1 ea @ $______

4050 ees

ITEM 6:

Workforce Managers- Product # 8800015-008 1 ea @ $______

up to 125

ITEM 7:

Workforce Connect Prim, Product # 8800021-053 1 ea @ $______

4050 ees

ITEM 8:

Workforce Employee Product # 88000027-058 1 ea @ $______

V.4.3, 1800 ees

ITEM 9:

Workforce Record Manager Product # 8602374-055 1 ea @ $______

V.5.0, 4050

Please quote prices for the following license upgrade, upgrade may be added to the maintenance agreement within the specified maintenance dates:

§  Increase Workforce TK V.4.3 from 4050 to 4600 $______

§  Increase Workforce Managers from 125 to 150 $______

§  Increase Workforce Connect Prim from 4050 to 4250 $______

Maximum increase in rate for the period 4/1/06 to 4/1/07 and 4/1/07 to 4/1/08, guaranteed not to exceed ______% per year.

JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSION

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

ROOM 830 COURTHOUSE

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35203

(205) 214-8584

INVENTORY MANAGER: NANCY LING

MARCH 8, 2005

BID NO: 148-05

SHEET NO:6

INVITATION TO BID

CONTINUED

The Jefferson County Commission, or its Agent, shall have the right to waive any informality or irregularity. Under certain limited conditions, the Purchasing Department may apply a local preference option in determining the low bid for purchases of personal property.

All provisions of this Invitation are accepted by bidder as part of any contract or purchase resulting therefrom.

Date:_____ Company Name:______Web Address:______

Terms:______Address:______City:______

County:______State:______Zip:______Phone:(___)______

If Jefferson County Business License were issued to your company for the past twelve (12) months, please list numbers.______