KING GEORGE COUNTY SCHOOLS, VIRGINIA REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ISSUE DATE: April 28, 2016

RFP # 05092016-1400

TITLE: Install Security System Camera with Associated Cabling Sealed Proposals will be received until 2:00 PM on May 9, 2016 local prevailing time, as per the Official Purchasing Timeclock, for furnishing the services described herein. Late, facsimile and/or electronic proposals will not be accepted. All inquiries must be directed to: Jamie L. Carter – Procurement Manager Phone: (540) 775-8568 Fax: (540) 775-7692 E-Mail: [email protected] PROPOSALS MUST BE MARKED AS FOLLOWS ON THE OUTERMOST DELIVERY PACKAGING, AND DELIVERED TO: King George County Purchasing 10459 Courthouse Drive, Suite 201 King George, VA 22485 RFP #05092016-1400 Offeror’s Name and Address must also be noted on the outside of the delivery container. King George County Schools does not discriminate against faith-based organizations in accordance with the Code of Virginia, § 2.2-4310 or against any Offeror because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law relating to discrimination in employment. If you need any reasonable accommodation for any type of disability in order to participate in this procurement, please contact the Procurement Manager as soon as possible. Name and Address of Firm/Individual Submitting Proposal: Date: By: Signature In Ink (Preferably Blue Ink) Print/Type Phone: _____________________ Fax: ___________________ Email: ___________________________________________

VA State Corporation Commission No: _____________________________________

Questions: All questions must be submitted in writing directly to the King George County Procurement Manager at the address referenced above. Questions will be accepted until 1:00 PM, May 4, 2016. Questions may be sent by fax or email.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1

SECTION CONTENTS General Information 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16

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Purpose of the Request …..…………..……………………………..… Competition Intended ……………………………………………..….. Contract Term …………………………………………………………… Pre-Proposal Meeting/Site Visits ………………..……………………. Qualification Requirements ……………..…………………….…..…. Scope of Work …………………….……..…………………………....... Cost ………………………………………………………...............…….. Project Schedule ………………………………………………………… Questions ……………………………………………………………...…. Decision Not To Respond ……………………………………….…….. Award of Agreement ………………………………………….…..….. Termination ………………………………………………………..….…. Contractual Disputes ……………………………………………….…. Severability …………………………………………………………..….. Emergency Order ………………………………………………..…….. Taxes ………………………………………………………………………

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Proposal Requirements 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8

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Effect of Proposal Submission ………………………………………… Due Date and Copies Returned …………………………………… 2.2.1 Facility Closure …………………………………………………… Conflicts of Interest ……………………………………………………. Collusion …………………………………………………………………. Ownership ………………………………………………………………. Confidentiality ………………………………………………………….. Statement of Qualifications Submittal Contents ………………….. Proposal Format Instructions ………………………………………….

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Selection of a Contractor 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12

Approving Authority ……………………………………………………. Selection Committee ………………………………………………….. Interview ………………………………………………………………….. Basis for Award ………………………………………………………….. Evaluation Criteria ………………………………………………………. Ownership of Documents ……………………………………………… Prime Contractor ………………………………………………………... Contract Development ………………………………………………… Standard Contract for Goods and Services ……………..……… Notice to Proceed/Purchase Order …………………………………. Acceptance, Invoicing, and Payment ……………………………… Insurance ..……….………………………………………………………….

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont’d) 3.13 Nondiscrimination (Contractor) ………………………………………… 3.14 Certification of Authority to Transact Business in the Commonwealth ………………………………………………..…… 3.15 Certification Regarding Sex Offenses ……….…………………….……

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SCOPE OF WORK/SERVICES – ATTACHMENT A CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS - ATTACHMENT B

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This Request for Proposals (RFP) plus the resulting contract shall be consistent with and governed by the King George County Purchasing Ordinance and has been prepared in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act. This section of the RFP sets forth general information for all potential Offerors to assist in the preparation of proposals for the goods/services identified in this RFP. The proposal submission requirements are addressed in Section 2 of this RFP. King George County Schools’ process for selecting the best proposal and developing a contract are summarized in Section 3. The requirements and processes set forth therein shall be binding on all Offerors. 1.1

PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST: King George County Schools, Virginia, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia and a body politic, (KGCS), desires to engage the services of qualified firms to provide new or upgrade an integrated Internet Protocol (IP) based High Definition (HD) security camera systems with all associated cabling, servers, and software, for the purpose of monitoring and controlling activity at KGCS as further detailed below. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is part of a competitive procurement process that allows KGCS to obtain the best value and also provides interested Offerors a fair opportunity for their services and capabilities to be duly considered. KGCS intends to enter into a contract with the selected Offeror(s) using its standard Goods/Services Agreement. The contents of the proposal submitted by the successful Offeror, this RFP and all modifications made thereof, will become part of any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. For ease of reference, each individual/organization submitting a response to the Request for Proposal will hereinafter be referred to as an “Offeror”. An Offeror whose proposal would result in a formal agreement will hereinafter be referred to as a “Contractor”.

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COMPETITION INTENDED It is KGCS’ intent that this Request for Proposal (RFP) permit competition. It shall be the Offeror's responsibility to advise the King George County (KGC) Procurement Manager in writing if any language, requirement, scope of work, specification, etc., or any combination thereof, inadvertently restricts or limits the requirements stated in this RFP to a single source. Such notification shall be received by the KGC Procurement Manager not later than 12:00 PM on May 2, 2016.

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CONTRACT TERM: The Offeror shall include a proposed contract time in the proposal submission; the contract time will be one of the evaluation factors.

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PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING/SITE VISIT: A mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on May 3, 2016. The PreProposal Meeting will begin at 9:00 am at the King George County Middle School – 8246 Dahlgren Road, King George, VA 22485. The purpose of this pre-proposal meeting is: The potential offerors will have an opportunity to ask detailed questions regarding this RFP and to observe the actual facilities and environment. A tour of King George Middle and King George High School will be provided at this time. Due to security at King George Public Schools, you are required to go directly to the School Office and sign in as a visitor. A valid driver’s license is required for entry to the building. The selected Offeror (Contractor) will not be relieved from assuming all responsibility for properly estimating the difficulties and cost of performing the services required by, described in, this RFP because of the failure to become acquainted with all the information concerning the services to be performed.

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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Qualification requirements for the contract shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Responsiveness to the provisions of this RFP, completeness of proposal, and suitability of the proposal to fulfill the school division’s requirements. Project concept and schedule. Overall team organization to include credentials, technical competence, and experience of individuals who will perform requested tasks, supervise such work, and ultimately be responsible for the study.

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Past project experience specific to the analysis of space needs of public schools as indicated in the scope of work. Past quality of work, timeliness, and diligence to meet project requirements. General understanding of the project, project approach and demonstrated capabilities to achieving a cost effective project that meets all project requirements. All individuals/firms submitting proposals must be authorized as required by law to transact business in the Commonwealth. The Offeror’s Authorization to Transact Business in the Commonwealth number (SCC #) issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission shall be noted on Page 1 of this RFP an included with the proposal submission. Proposals submitted without proof of Authorization, or without a noted exemption from the Virginia State requirement will be rejected. All Authorization to Transact Business in the Commonwealth numbers and exemptions will be confirmed by the Procurement Manager prior to proposal distribution. 1.6

SCOPE OF WORK/SERVICES: The Scope of Work/Services is attached to this RFP as Attachment A.

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COST: A fixed, firm price, cost proposal shall be provided with the proposal. Cost proposal shall cover all work detailed in this RFP, and be a firm fixed price for the initial contract period. Price adjustments for each renewal term shall be negotiated no less than sixty (60) days prior to the start of any renewal period.

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PROJECT SCHEDULE: Offeror shall include a proposed project schedule with his/her proposal. This will be a factor in the award decision.

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QUESTIONS: Questions concerning general and/or technical details of the work, or this RFP, shall be submitted in writing (email, fax, USPS, or mail delivery service) to: Jamie Carter - Procurement Manager King George County 10459 Courthouse Dr., Suite 201 King George, VA 22485 (540) 775-1657 (540) 775-7692 (fax) Email: [email protected]

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Potential Offerors are required to submit any and all questions in writing directly to the KGC Procurement Manager at the address referenced above no later than 1:00 PM, May 4, 2016. Written responses, including the questions, will be provided to all Offerors via an official Addendum. Questions may be sent by fax or email only. 1.10

DECISION NOT TO RESPOND: Some recipients of this RFP may elect not to respond with a proposal for a variety of reasons. KGCS is very interested in learning whether issues with the solicitation process have discouraged responses, or whether there are other reasons. Accordingly, if your firm elects not to submit a proposal, we ask that you return Page 1 of the RFP (by fax or USPS) with a statement as to why you are unable or unwilling to respond.

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AWARD OF AGREEMENT: KGCS, in its sole opinion, reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities and to negotiate an Agreement with the selected Offeror. KGCS reserves the right, in its sole opinion, to reject any proposal it believes would not be in its best interest.

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TERMINATION: Subject to the provisions below, the Contract may be terminated by KGCS upon thirty (30) days advance written notice to the Contractor; but if any work or service hereunder is in progress, but not completed as of the date of termination, then the Contract may be extended upon written approval of KGCS until said work, goods, or services are completed and accepted. A. Termination for Convenience: KGCS may terminate the resulting Contract for convenience at any time in which the case the parties shall negotiate reasonable termination costs. B. Termination for Cause: In the event of Termination for Cause, the thirty (30) days advance notice is waived and the Contractor shall not be entitled to termination costs. 1) Termination Due to Unavailability of Funds in Succeeding Fiscal Years: If funds are not appropriated or otherwise made available to support continuation of the performance of the Contract in a subsequent fiscal year, then the Contract shall be canceled and, to the extent permitted by law, the Contractor shall be reimbursed for the reasonable value of any non-recurring costs incurred under the Contract.

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CONTRACTUAL DISPUTES: The Contractor shall give written notice to the KGC Procurement Manager of intent to file a claim for money or other relief within ten (10) calendar days of the occurrence giving rise to the claim or at the beginning of the work upon which the claim is to be based, whichever is earlier. The claim, with supporting documentation, shall be submitted to the KGC Procurement Manager by US Mail, courier, or overnight delivery service, no later than sixty (60) days after final payment. The Contractor shall submit its invoice for final payment within thirty (30) days after completion or delivery of the vehicle. If the claim is not disposed of by agreement, the KGC Procurement Manager shall reduce his/her decision to writing and mail or otherwise forward a copy thereof to the Contractor within thirty (30) days of KGCS’ receipt of the claim. The KGC Procurement Manager's decision shall be final unless the Contractor appeals within thirty (30) days by submitting a written letter of appeal to the County Administrator and the Superintendent of Schools, or his/her designee. The County Administrator shall render a decision within sixty (60) days of receipt of the appeal.

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SEVERABILITY: In the event that any provision shall be adjudged or decreed to be invalid, such ruling shall not invalidate the entire Contract (Agreement) but shall pertain only to the provision in question and the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid, binding and in full force and effect.

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EMERGENCY ORDER: In the event of an emergency KGCS reserves the right to order the contracted services or supplies from other sources which could provide a faster delivery time.

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TAXES: This is not a tax exempt project. The CONTRACTOR, and all Sub-Contractors shall comply with applicable tax laws and regulations. The price or prices bid here shall include all federal and state, direct and indirect taxes which apply. King George County Schools is exempt from excise taxation by virtue of exemption certificate No. 54-6001372. The KGC Procurement Manager will complete such documents as may be necessary for the CONTRACTOR to comply with applicable tax laws and regulations. The price or prices quoted here shall include all other federal and state, direct and indirect taxes which apply. This is not a tax exempt project. The CONTRACTOR, and all SubContractors are comply with applicable tax laws and regulations.

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SECTION 2 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS In order to be considered for selection, Offerors must submit a complete response to the RFP. All information requested, and the requirements of this RFP must be supplied in writing in order for KGCS to consider the proposal complete. One (1) original and three (3) copies of each proposal must be submitted to the Owner. The Offeror shall make no other distribution of the proposal. 2.1

EFFECT OF PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: Submission of a proposal shall constitute an agreement to include the provisions contained in this RFP and/or in the Offeror’s proposal in any agreement negotiated between the parties unless an exception or clarification to any such provision is clearly indicated in the proposal labeled “Clarifications and Exceptions”. By submitting a proposal, the Offeror agrees that it is satisfied from its own investigation of the conditions and requirements to be met, that it fully understands its obligation, and that it will not make any claim for, or have to right to, cancellation of or relief from the contract because of any misunderstanding or lack of information. KGCS shall not be responsible for any expense incurred by the firm in preparing and submitting a proposal or expenses incurred related to subsequent inquiries or interviews for evaluation or contract negotiations. All proposals/materials submitted shall become the property of KGCS

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DUE DATE AND COPIES RETURNED: Proposals will be received until 2:00 PM local prevailing time, as per the Official Purchasing Timeclock, on May 9, 2016 Proposals must be received by the KGC Finance Department/Purchasing Office prior to, or by the date/time noted above. KGC/KGCS will not accept proposals after that date and time. Proposals received in the KGC Finance Department/Purchasing Office after the date and time prescribed will not be considered for evaluation and will be returned, unopened, to the Offeror. It shall be the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure his/her proposal has been received by the KGC Finance Department/Purchasing Office on or before the deadline published above. KGC and KGCS are not responsible for delays in the Postal service or other methods of delivery.

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Offerors shall submit three (3) copies of their technical proposals with one (1) marked “Original”. Each copy of the proposal shall be bound or contained in a single volume where practical. Offerors shall deliver sealed proposals to: King George County Procurement Manager 10459 Courthouse Dr. Suite 201 King George, VA 22485 No other proposal distributions by the Offeror shall be permitted. 2.2.1

FACILITY CLOSURE: Due to inclement weather, or other emergency conditions, King George County may temporarily close its Administration facility. If proposals are due on a day that the KGC Administration facility is closed, proposals will be considered due at the same time on the next business day the facility is open to the public. During inclement weather, KGC facility closures are posted on the Web at http://Fredericksburg.com, or call (540) 775-9181.

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CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: This solicitation is subject to the provisions of Section 2.2-3100 et seq., of the Code of Virginia, “the Virginia State and Local Government Conflicts of Interest Act”. No member of the King George County Board of Supervisors, King George County Economic Development Authority, King George County Service Authority, or any employee of King George County, or the spouse or any other relative who resides in the same household as any of the foregoing, may be a sub-contractor in connection with any bid or proposal, or have a personal interest therein, as defined by Code of Virginia.

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COLLUSION: All submitted proposals shall be made without collusion or fraud. This includes a prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, partnership, firm, or person submitting a proposal for the same requirements. Collusive bidding is a violation of Federal Law and can result in fines, prison sentences, and civil damage awards.

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OWNERSHIP: KGCS requires all Offerors submitting proposals to indicate their form of organization and current principal place of business.

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CONFIDENTIALITY: Proprietary information that is submitted must be clearly identified as such at the time of submission (The Virginia Freedom of Information Act –FOIA- § 2.2-3700 et. seq. of the Code of Virginia.) Offerors must invoke this protection by written request, and identify the specific area or scope of data or other materials to be protected and state the reasons why protection is needed. Proprietary information, if any, shall be clearly identified as such within the submittal and should be easily segregated from other portions of the proposal; pricing and other material portions of the proposal will not be considered proprietary. The entire proposal cannot be protected, only that information that is considered proprietary or trade secrets.

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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SUBMITTAL CONTENTS: Offerors shall submit three (3) copies of their Proposal (Statements of Interest and Qualifications, and price proposal) with one marked “Original”. Proposals should be as thorough and detailed as possible so that KGCS may properly evaluate the Offeror’s capabilities to provide the required goods/services. Proposals shall be submitted on 8-1/2” x 11” paper, and prepared simply and concisely. Elaborate artwork, expensive paper, bindings, visual, and other presentation aids are not required. Each Offeror’s proposal shall be organized in the sequence outlined in Section 2.8 of this RFP. The proposal content shall not exceed twenty (20) pages (front and back), including the cover letter. Proposals in excess of twenty (20) pages (section dividers, requested certification(s), and W9 forms will not count towards the twenty (20) page limit) shall be deemed non-responsive and shall not be reviewed. A letter from each proposed sub-consultant committing to work on the project team shall also be submitted with the proposal (these letters will not count towards the twenty (20) page limit). All proposals shall be signed by an officer or employee authorized to bind the firm contractually. Page 1, verification of SCC number, W9, Insurance and Attachment B of this RFP, must be completed and submitted with your proposal.

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PROPOSAL FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS: KGCS is not responsible for failure to locate, consider and evaluate qualification factors presented outside of the format identified below. Proposals that do not meet the KGCS proposal submittal guidelines listed below may be excluded from the evaluation process.

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KGCS will utilize the evaluation process and selection criteria described in Section 3 of this RFP. In order to provide each Offeror an equal opportunity for consideration, adherence to a standardized proposal format is required. The format of each proposal must contain the following elements organized into separate chapters and sections: A. Page 1 of this RFP: Page 1 of this RFP must be completed and included with the proposal. B. Cover Letter: The cover letter shall confirm the Offeror’s understanding of this RFP, and has a general understanding of the work. The cover letter shall also clearly identify the work the submission is for. C. Project team overview: The overview shall include a description of the personnel and consultant(s), if any, to be assigned to the project, their duties and the office location of personnel and consultants. The project team overview shall indicate the office location where management of the project will occur and the location from which the majority of the staff resources will be provided. D. Resumes: Resumes of key personnel for the firm and the consultant(s) to be assigned to the project. A maximum of one (1) page per individual resume. E. Organizational chart. The project team organizational chart shall indicate the project manager. F. Description of the firm’s capabilities and any other consultant’s capabilities (maximum of three [3] pages). G. Recent relevant projects performed by individuals who will be assigned to work this project, with project locations, and original and final engineering costs; and, names, titles and phone numbers of contact persons. Include at least five (5) municipal references. H. Demonstrated capacity to effectively control project costs and accomplish work in a timely manner. Describe the organizational structure and project approach that will be used to manage and design projects. I.

References: Provide the current name, address, and telephone number of a minimum of three (3) references the Offeror has served in a similar capacity either currently or in the past three (3) years that are similar in size and scope to the requirements of this RFP. Indicate the Scope of Services provided to each reference.

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J. Each Offeror shall submit proof Authority to Conduct Business in the Commonwealth (SCC Identification Number). All SCC Identification numbers will be verified by the Procurement Manager prior to proposal acceptance and consideration for award. K. W-9 Form: Each Offeror shall submit a completed W-9 form with their proposal in the event of contract award. This information is required in order to issue purchase orders and payments to your firm. A copy of this form can be downloaded from http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf.

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SECTION 3 SELECTION OF CONTRACTOR This section of the RFP outlines KGCS’ process for selecting the best proposal plus the major elements of the subsequent contract resulting from this selection. 3.1

APPROVING AUTHORITY: The approving authority for this RFP is King George County Schools, Virginia.

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SELECTION COMMITTEE: KGCS will appoint a Selection Committee to review and evaluate all proposals received. In turn, the Selection Committee will make its recommendation for selection of an Offeror to the King George County School Board.

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INTERVIEW: Based on the results of proposal evaluation by the Selection Committee, the highest rated Offerors may be invited by the KGC Procurement Manager to make oral presentations to the Selection Committee. Such presentations may include, but are not necessarily limited to, explanations of the proposed approach, work plan, and qualifications of the Offeror. There is no specified number of Offerors that may be selected for interview. Interviews will be conducted in a location selected by KGCS as provided by law. Presentations by the selected Offerors during the interviews shall not exceed thirty (30) minutes in length, followed by a question/answer period not to exceed thirty (30) minutes in length. The selected Offerors may use any presentation method deemed by the Offeror to be most effective.

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BASIS FOR AWARD: The Selection Committee will base its award recommendation on the “Evaluation Criteria” set forth in this RFP. The Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal, interview and resulting contract conforms to this solicitation and is most advantageous to KGCS, price and other factors considered. If KGCS is unable to come to agreement with the highest ranked Offeror during negotiations, the negotiations will be terminated and the Offeror ranked second shall be selected for negotiations. This process will be followed until a contract satisfactory to KGCS can be made.

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Should KGCS determine in writing, and in its sole discretion, that only one Offeror is fully qualified, or that one Offeror is clearly more highly qualified than the others under consideration, a contract may be negotiated and awarded to that Offeror. 3.5

EVALUATION CRITERIA: The Selection Committee will base its initial and final evaluation on the following criteria: Maximum Points

Evaluation Criteria

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Offeror’s written technical plan and approach towards providing the requested goods/services as stipulated in this RFP

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Offeror’s relevant experience, qualifications, and track record in providing the goods/services outlined in this RFP

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Offeror’s references from other customers with requirements similar to those of King George County Schools.

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Offeror’s knowledge of the facilities/work to be covered under this contract and experience working with the King George County Schools.

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Offeror’s financial proposal and relevant terms including discounts, service charges, hourly rates, and overall cost

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The quality of the proposal, specifically, responsiveness to requirements and adequacy of information provided.

100 Proposals should be submitted initially on the most complete and favorable terms from a technical standpoint. Should proposals require additional clarification and/or supplementary information, firms should be prepared to submit additional clarification and/or supplementary information, in a timely manner, when so requested. KGCS reserves the right to request submission of additional information from selected firms after initial review of their proposals. The KGC Procurement Manager may arrange for discussion with Offerors submitting proposals, if required, for the purpose of obtaining additional information or clarification.

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The Selection Committee may make such reasonable investigations as it deems proper and necessary to determine the ability of the Offeror to perform the work. The Selection Committee and/or its representative(s) reserve the right to inspect the Offeror’s physical premise prior to making a final selection. After review and evaluation, and based on its sole discretion, KGCS reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in response to this request and will not compensate Offerors for the cost of proposal preparation whether or not an award in consummated. 3.6

OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS: The Offeror shall provide KGCS with documents bound and suitable for distribution. In addition, all electronic copies of documents shall be provided in a format compatible with KGCS’ word processing and AutoCAD hardware and software. All documents, including computer disks, submitted in response to this solicitation shall become the property of KGCS. All documents, including computer disks, prepared in conjunction with, and relating to, the work detailed in this solicitation and resulting contract shall become the property of KGCS upon final payment of all fees to the Contractor as forth for in the contract.

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PRIME CONTRACTOR: The successful Offeror (Contractor) shall assume full responsibility for the complete effort as required by this RFP. The selected Offeror shall be the sole point of contact for KGCS with regard to all contractual responsibilities.

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CONTRACT DEVELOPMENT: Once an Offeror is tentatively selected based on the “Evaluation Criteria” detailed in this solicitation, KGCS reserves the right to conduct further discussions/negotiations with the selected Offeror. As a result of this discussion and negotiation, KGCS may propose, in writing, a contract that amends the scope of the RFP or the Offeror’s proposal prior to signing the contract. At the same time, this RFP and the Offeror’s proposal may be incorporated by reference directly into the final contract. The contract, this RFP, any addenda, and the Offeror’s proposal submission in response thereto, and any amendments, shall constitute the whole agreement between the parties. If a satisfactory proposed contract cannot be negotiated with the highest ranked Offeror, negotiations will be terminated. Negotiations shall then be undertaken with the Offeror rated second most qualified and so on until an agreement is reached with an Offeror.

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STANDARD CONTRACT FOR GOODS/SERVICES: Absent legal requirements, the award will be governed by KGCS’s “Standard Goods/Services Agreement” for this work. Specific obligations of each party will be identified in the executed contract

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NOTICE TO PROCEED/PURCHASE ORDER: A Notice to Proceed will be enclosed with the resulting, executed contract. A purchase order may be enclosed with the resulting executed contract or may be issued shortly thereafter. The purchase order will form an integral part of the resulting contract. The purchase order indicates that sufficient funds are obligated and assures distribution of the necessary receiving reports and/or invoice payment approvals. However, the purchase order does not supersede any provisions of the resulting executed contract. Performance time and dates are determined solely by the Contract and any modification thereto.

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ACCEPTANCE, INVOICING, AND PAYMENT: Tasks and all reports shall be conducted and completed in accordance with recognized and customarily accepted industry practices, and shall be considered complete when the product or service is approved as acceptable by KGCS. The Contractor shall submit invoices detailing the goods/services received/performed and completed to KGCS. The invoice submittal shall provide sufficient information to justify the invoiced amount. Invoices that, in KGCS’ sole opinion, do not clearly detail services provided and completed shall be returned to the Contractor. The Contractor’s invoice shall cite the appropriate King George County purchase order and contract numbers. KGCS will make payment to the Contractor, net forty-five (45) days or in accordance with discount terms, if offered, after receipt of an acceptable invoice and satisfactory completion of the requested services as verified by KGCS.

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INSURANCE: The successful Offeror shall comply with the insurance requirements set forth in the following numbered paragraphs and those required under the Commonwealth of Virginia statutory requirements. The Offeror’s proposal shall clearly describe any desired exceptions to the insurance coverage required.

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A. The Contractor shall be responsible for its work and every part thereof, and for all materials, equipment, and property of any and all description used in connection therewith. The Contractor assumes all risks of direct and indirect damage or injury to any person or property wherever located, resulting from any action, omission, commission, or operation under the contract, or in connection in any way whatsoever with contracted work. B. The Contractor shall provide certified copies of all insurance coverage on behalf of the Contract five (5) days prior to work beginning. These certified copies will be sent to the KGC Procurement Manager from the Contractor’s insurance agent or representative. Certificates of Insurance submitted to the KGC Procurement Manager shall have the corresponding Contract/Agreement number noted on them. C. The Contractor shall, during the continuance of all work under the contract, provide and agree to maintain the following: 1) Worker’s Compensation and Employees insurance under the Commonwealth of Virginia statutory requirements, to protect the Contractor from any liability or damages for any injuries (including death and disability) to any and all of its employees, or subcontractors, including any and all liability or damage which may arise by virtue of any statute or law in force with the Commonwealth of Virginia, or which may be hereinafter enacted. 2) General Liability insurance sufficient to protect the Contractor, its subcontractors, and the interest of KGCS, against any or all injuries to third parties, including bodily injury and personal injury, wherever located, resulting from any action or operation under the Contract or in connection with the contracted work. The General Liability insurance shall also include the Broad Form General Liability endorsement, in addition to coverage’s for explosion, collapse, and underground hazards, where required. Completed Operations Liability coverage shall continue in force for one year after completion of work. Professional liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000.00 is also required. 3) Automobile liability insurance, including property damage, covering all owned, non-owned, borrowed, leased, or rented vehicles operated by the Contractor and/or his/her subcontractors in the performance of the work. In addition, all mobile equipment used by the Contractor in connection with the contracted work, will be insured under either a standard Automobile Liability Policy, or a Commercial General Liability policy. 4) Liability insurance may be arranged by General Liability and Automobile Liability policies for the full limits required, or by a combination of underlying liability policies for lesser limits with the remaining limits provided by an Excess or Umbrella Liability policy. King George County Schools RFP #05092016-1400 Install Security System Camera with Associated Cabling

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The Contractor will provide an original, signed Certificate of Insurance, evidencing such insurance and such endorsements as prescribed herein, and shall have it filed with the County Procurement Manager before a contract is executed and any work is started. D. The Contractor will secure and maintain all insurance policies of its subcontractors. Those policies shall be made available to KGCS on request. E. No change, cancellation, or non-renewal shall be made to any insurance coverage without a thirty (30) day written notice to KGC Procurement Manager. The Contractor shall furnish the KGC Procurement Manager a new prior to any change or cancellation date. The failure of the Contractor to deliver a new and valid certificate will result in suspension of all payments until the new certificate is furnished to KGC Procurement Manager. F. Insurance coverage required in these specifications shall be in force throughout the contract term. Should the Contractor fail to provide acceptable evidence of current insurance within five (5) days of written notice at any time during the contract term, KGCS shall have the absolute right to terminate the contract without any further obligation to the Contractor, and the Contractor shall be liable to KGCS for the entire additional cost of procuring the incomplete portion of the Contract at time of termination. G. Compliance by the Contractor and all subcontractors with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve the Contractor and all subcontractors of their liabilities and obligations under this heading or under any other section or provisions of this contract. H. Contractual and other Liability insurance provided under the Contract shall not contain a supervision, inspection, or services exclusion that would preclude KGCS from supervising and/or inspecting the work as the end result. The Contractor shall assume all on-the-job responsibilities for the control of persons directly employed by it, the subcontractors, any person employed by the subcontractor. I.

Nothing contained herein shall be construed as creating any contractual relationship between any subcontractor and KGCS. The Contractor shall be as fully responsible to KGCS for the acts and omissions of the subcontractors and of persons employed by them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by it.

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L. King George County Schools shall be named additional insured in the General Liability policies and stated so on the Certificate of Insurance. 3.13

NONDISCRIMINATION (CONTRACTOR): During the performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows: A. The Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant or employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by state law relating to discrimination in employment, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification reasonably necessary to the normal operation of the Contractor. The Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause. B. The Contractor, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, will state that such Contractor is an equal opportunity employer. C. Notices, advertisements and solicitations placed in accordance with federal law, rule or regulation shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this section. D. The Contractor agrees to (i) provide a drug-free workplace for the Contractor’s employees; (ii) post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the Contractor’s workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such prohibition; (iii) state in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor that the Contractor maintains a drug-free workplace; and (iv) include the provisions of the foregoing clauses in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each sub-contractor or vendor. E. For the purposes of this section, “drug-free workplace” means a site for the performance of work done in connection with a specific contract awarded to a Contractor in accordance with this chapter, the employees of whom are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana during the performance of the contract. F. The Contractor will include the provisions of the foregoing paragraphs in every subcontract or purchase order of over $10,000, so that the provisions will be binding upon each sub-contractor or vendor.

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CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THE COMMONWEALTH: A Contractor organized as a stock or non-stock corporation, limited liability company, business trust, or limited partnership or registered as a registered limited liability partnership shall be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth as a domestic or foreign business entity if so required by Title 13.1 or Title 50 or as otherwise required by law. If your authority to transact business is revoked or cancelled at any time during the term of this contract the County may void any and all agreements and/or contracts at any time without notice, set-off or recourse. I certify that __________________ is authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth pursuant to Title 13.1 or Title 50 of the Virginia Code: Yes/No CONTRACTOR’S identification number issued by the SCC:

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If you assert that your entity is not required to have such state authorization, state your exception/exemption: ___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 3.15

CERTIFICATION REGARDING SEX OFFENSES: CONTRACTOR shall provide written certification that states all employees and subcontractors who provide goods and/or services to KGCSS that may have direct contact with students on school property during regular school hours or during school-sponsored activities, have not been convicted of a felony or any other offense involving the sexual molestation or physical or sexual abuse or rape of a child. The attached Certification Form (Attachment B) shall be completed and submitted with the bid/proposal. Proposals submitted without a completed Certification Form (Attachment B) will be rejected as not responsive and not considered for award.

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SCOPE OF PROJECT

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King George Public Schools is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to install new or upgrade an integrated Internet Protocol (IP) based High Definition (HD) security camera system with all the associated cabling, servers and software for the purpose of controlling and monitoring activity in King George Schools. This system needs to be able to save, archive, and recall at least 30 days of video for all current and future HD cameras installed. All Avigilon equipment, connections, wires, and components must be the most current release of model, manufacturer new release at the time of order. No refurbished or used items will be accepted. Only vendors who are certified to provide Avigilon cameras, installation, access control and the integrated Avigilon VMS (Video Management System) need apply. Further, the successful response must ensure the incorporation of the existing cameras (both analog and IP) which currently exist in the district as well as any new cameras specified within this document. Any hardware to incorporate, IP, analog or cameras into the Avigilon VMS at other sites must be included in the proposal response. Vendors must be able to provide the Avigilon VMS system which meets all of the specifications within this document. This system also must be designed to expand to include the other 4 schools in King George Public Schools when financing is available and a 10% expandability with the system being installed. Responders must be prepared to demonstrate that their proposal meets all of the RFP specifications. All cabling, cameras and VMS offerings must meet or exceed accepted industry standards. King George Public Schools reserves the right to expand any resulting contract to include the development of bid specifications for recommended upgrades and participation in current or future construction management activities. Provide a complete turnkey installation to accomplish the following: ● Replace existing Video Management Systems (VMS) with the proposed Avigilon VMS software having the ability to manage all cameras existing in the district in accordance with the Scope of Work and the Specifications. ● Incorporate existing cameras into new VMS (e.g. Any hardware to incorporate analog cameras into the Avigilon VMS must be included in the proposal response.) ● Provide and install additional cameras as per drawings/vendor site survey NOTE: The number of new cameras needed and the number of cameras which will need to be integrated are estimates only and not a promise to purchase. ● Vendors are responsible for taking measurements, counting and making recommendations for what is necessary to achieve the district’s final goal (per the Scope of Work and these Specifications). ● Pricing will be guaranteed by the vendor no matter the volume purchased. ● Train up to six (6) King George Public Schools designees on use of the new system after initial system configuration in order to have key personnel trained before the site installation; then training at each site within 2 days upon completion of camera and/or VMS system installation at that site. A follow-up session will be included once all sites have been completed. King George County Schools RFP #05092016-1400 Install Security System Camera with Associated Cabling

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Installation will begin no later than June 6, 2016 after award and purchase order is issued. Installation will be completed no later than July 29, 2016. ●

Avigilon Video Management System (VMS) Requirements ● VMS must be the newest Avigilon Enterprise Control Center (ACC) ● VMS (including mobile VMS and thin web client) must provide functionality on multiple platforms: o MS Edge, Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox web browsers on windows devices o Safari, Chrome, and Firefox web browsers on Macintosh/Apple devices o Android mobile devices o Apple mobile devices ● All existing cameras, if present (analog and IP) must be able to be incorporated into the new VMS; ● VMS (including mobile VMS) must allow each camera to show multiple views for live real time viewing ● VMS (including mobile VMS) must allow a zoom-in feature for live real time viewing and replay ● VMS (including mobile VMS) must allow playback functions of rewind, pause and forward on mobile or any device ● VMS (including mobile VMS) must allow multi-level permissions for multiple users that can be locked per site ● All cameras (existing and new including future purchases) must be accessible via the Avigilon VMS on multiple platforms (e.g. Windows, Apple/Macintosh, and all mobile Devices such as iPads, iPhones, and Android Devices) and all must be included in the camera license fees. ● The VMS must work in conjunction with the current door access control systems installed in the buildings. Any hardware changes required for integration must be explained and included in this bid. MANDAROTY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING – There will be a MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL meeting on-site at King George Middle School on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. At this meeting, potential offerors will have an opportunity to ask detailed questions regarding this RFP and to observe the actual facilities and environment. A tour of King George Middle and King George High School will be provided at this time. Due to security at King George Public Schools, you are required to go directly to the School Office and sign in as a visitor. A valid driver’s license is required for entry to the building. Bid Questions and Addenda: All questions following the pre-proposal meeting must be submitted in writing to Jamie Carter, no later than May 4, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Emailed questions will only be accepted. Addenda if any, may be available on the school division’s website by close of business on May 4, 2016. Prior to submitting their proposal, it is the bidder’s responsibility to check the King George County Schools RFP #05092016-1400 Install Security System Camera with Associated Cabling

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school division’s website (http://www.kgcs.k12.va.us) associated with this Request for Proposal.

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SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS This is a “Turn Key Solution”. The offeror is responsible for all aspects of this project from purchasing and installation of all equipment needed, providing cabling (CAT6) and power to all equipment required, training of equipment when project is finished, and warranty of equipment installed. King George Public Schools is wanting a vendor to install an IP based, High Definition (HD) video security camera solution for King George Middle School and repair/upgrade and convert the current camera system at King George High School to the new Avigilon system. King George Public Schools estimates somewhere around 30 to 50 cameras for each school site to be used for this project. This IP based video system needs to be able to be accessed from the current network through a Layer 3 switch provided by the offeror. The camera equipment and software must be AVIGILON equipment in order to work with the current AVIGILON System we have already in the division. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS General Requirements the proposed solution will: ● Provide full HD camera coverage of all areas as designated in the attached school maps of King George Middle and King George High School. Note that camera descriptions in the attachment are not meant to designate individual camera locations. Walkthroughs are required so that proposals adequately provide cameras to match the school’s needs ● Include the installation of an independent network in order to avoid congestion on the existing network. The camera network must be accessible through the existing LAN. ● If cameras need to be repositioned after installation this will be done at vendor's cost. If additional cameras are needed to provide adequate coverage as described in the RFP they will be added at vendor's cost. ● Include integration of the HD camera video coverage of door events is readily available and catalogued. ● Include 2-year parts/labor warranty. Technical Network Design The submitted design should avoid any single points of failure. It is expected that this install will be installed on an independent network separate from the divisions’ data network. The offeror will work with the division technology department in coordinating addressing schemes and routing configurations. The current network design is 10 Gbps between buildings and 10 Gbps between IDF and MDFs within the buildings. Brocade is the current switch manufacturer. If additional switching equipment is needed, they must be manufactured by Brocade and be included in offeror's pricing. King George County Schools RFP #05092016-1400 Install Security System Camera with Associated Cabling

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Management The solution must include remote management capability, including the ability to retrieve data from the system over a network connection and then focus and zoom into all cameras recordings for facial recognition and more significant detail of video. Number of HD Cameras Hardware The purpose of this RFP is to provide each site with full HD camera coverage. The vendor will perform a site survey to determine the ideal locations for cameras in the proposal. General locations for camera coverage is specified in the attached school maps for both King George Middle and King George High School. Image Quality Frame rates, resolution and compression format must be considered based on the location and purpose of the camera location. All images and video captured must be able to meet the following additional requirements. ● Indoor - Faces must be recognizable in all light and distances based on camera location and coverage purpose. ● Outdoor - License plates must be viewable by either zooming in or distinguishable in all light situations. Image quality should be of quality to visually recognize an individual at long distances. Cabling All network cable shall be Plenum CAT6 and Purple in color All HD cameras shall be POE and shall be wired to the most convenient MDF or IDF above the suspended ceiling. Cables (CAT6) shall not be tie wrapped or routed along electrical or gas conduit. Horizontal cable run in hallways above a suspended ceiling. Cable ties must be trimmed off cleanly at a locking hole. Cables shall be secured at every corner. Cables shall be run in a uniform fashion and shall not be woven among other utilities. All internal building network infrastructure shall adhere to ANSI/EIA/TIA 568B (Commercial Building Telecommunications Cabling Standards), ANSI/EIA/TIA 569 (Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces), and National Electric Code standards. Penetrations through floor and fire-rated walls shall utilize intermediate metallic conduit (IMC) or galvanized rigid conduit (GRC) sleeves and shall be fire stopped after installation and testing, utilizing a firestopping assembly approved for that application. Labeling shall conform to ANSI/TIA/EIA-606 standards. In addition, provide the following:

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Label each outlet with permanent self-adhesive label with minimum 3/16 in. high characters. Label each cable with permanent self-adhesive label with minimum 1/8 in. high characters in the following locations: a. Inside receptacle box at the work area. b. Behind the communication closet patch panel or punch block.

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Use labels on face of data patch panels. Provide facility assignment records in a protective cover at each telecommunications closet location that is specific to the facilities terminated therein. The labeling for data drops should include the IDF letter, then the patch panel number and the two-digit number of the port on the patch panel.

Testing shall conform to TIA/EIA TSB-67 Transmission Performance Specifications for Field Testing of Unshielded Twisted Cabling Systems as well as ANSI/TIA/EIA-568-A1 Propagation Delay and Delay Skew Specification for 100 ohm 4-pair cable. Testing shall be accomplished using level II field testers. Test each pair and shield of each cable for opens, shorts, grounds, and pair reversal. Correct grounded and reversed pairs. Examine open and shorted pairs to determine if problem is caused by improper termination. If termination is proper, tag bad pairs at both ends and note on termination sheets. Perform testing of copper cables with tester meeting TIA/EIA TSB-67 and ANSI/TIA/EIA- 568A-1 requirements. If copper cables contain any bad pairs, remove and replace the entire cable. Financial Please provide quotes detailing your solution for King George Public Schools. The quote should include all necessary hardware, cabling, and software needed to complete a full installation. The vendor is responsible for due diligence and a site survey before submitting a bid. If additional information is needed to figure this amount, please contact Jamie Carter. Warranty Warranty terms on the hardware and any associated software should be clearly defined and must include a parts and labor warranty to cover all components for a minimum of 2 years. Delivery and Installation Any delivery and installation charges should be clearly defined as separate line items. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Proposals should be as thorough and detailed as possible so that King George Public Schools may properly evaluate the capabilities of respective firms to provide the required services. At the same time, proposals should be concise (a maximum of 20 pages) and supply the following information: A statement of the offeror’s understanding of the work to be performed. Information about the offeror’s background and experience relative to this project to include history, qualifications, knowledge of Installation of Security Camera Systems and like equipment, and other pertinent information

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Listing of previous clients who may be contacted as reference. The contractor must show work experience including projects of a similar size and complexity at other public schools. Cost of the Project broken down by cost of each major piece of equipment, installation costs with labor included and any other cost that may need to be part of the project in order to prove this project will be no more than what the total amount of the grant can pay for. Also, all electronic pieces of equipment need to state the Brand Name, Manufacturer Part Number, cost and for the cameras, the Resolution to the Cost Breakdown of the project. The Cost Breakdown should be separated by school so King George can verify the cost of the project is in alignment with the grant specifications. Schedule of the Project: King George Public Schools Security Camera Project Tentative Project Schedule Posting of RFP Mandatory Walkthrough Questions Due Proposals Due School Board Vendor Selection Discussion School Board Vendor Award Construction Start Date Completion Date

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Attachment A

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ATTACHMENT B

KING GEORGE COUNTY SCHOOLS CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS

I, __________________________________, _____________________________ of/for [Name] [Title] _______________________________, certify to the King George County School [Contractor] Board that no representative, employee, or subcontractor of ________________________________ who will Provide goods and/or services [Contractor] under this Agreement, and who will have direct contact with students on school property during regular school hours or during school-sponsored activities, has been convicted of a felony or any offense involving the sexual molestation or physical or sexual abuse or rape of a child. I understand that I can be found guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor for making a materially false statement in this Certification and that a conviction for making a materially false statement in this Certification shall be grounds for the immediate revocation of my firm or business’s Agreement with the King George County School Board. ____________________________ [Date]

____________________________________ [Signature] ____________________________________ [Title] ____________________________________ [Contractor]

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