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TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICES
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
Telecommunication Technical Services
(Emergency Services Equipment)
INDEX
1. Project Chronology
2. RFP Notice
3. RFP
4. Questions & Answers
5. Vendor List
6. Proposals
7. Evaluation Documents
8. Reference Checks
9. Proposal Evaluation Scores
1O.Interview Evaluation Scores
11.Research
PROJECT CHRONOLOGY
This section is a list of the significant events from the
time of developing the service profile to providing this
RFP Determination Book.
Project Chronology for Telecommunication Technical Services
(Emergency Services Equipment)
04/28/11
First draft of RFP for Emergency Services Equipment
06/02/11
Sent RFP for management review
09/12/11
First Contracting Committee meeting for Council Policy 100-6
10/19/11
Posted RFP & Notice with a due date of 11/18/11
10/20/11
First Amendment posted
10/26/11
Mandatory Walk-through
11/18/11
Second Amendment posted
12/02/11
Proposal Received
12/19/11
Evaluation packets were distributed
3/19/12
Management Staff Report Meeting
RFP NOTICE
This is a requirement under the Costa Mesa Municipal
Code, Title 2- Administration, Chapter V. Finance,
Article 2 Purchasing, Section 2-166 Procedure for
purchases exceeding fifty thousand dollars (a) (1)
City of Costa Mesa
Request for Proposal for
Telecommunications Technical Services
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals shall be received by the City of
Costa Mesa to wit: The City of Costa Mesa, City Attorney, Attn: Kimberly Hall Barlow,
Costa Mesa, California 92628-1200, on or before the hour of 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
November 18, 2011. It shall be the responsibility of the offeror to deliver his proposal to
the City Attorney by the announced time. Delivery Location: City of Costa Mesa, City
Attorney's Office -5th Floor, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626
Proposal shall be returned to the attention of Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney,
within said time limit, in a sealed envelope identified on the outside with the Offeror's
Business Name, Proposal Identify—RFP for Telecommunications Technical Services
and the due date. There will be no public opening & there is a Mandatory Walk -
Through at the City Hall on Oct. 26, 2011 @ 9AM to 1 1A
77 Fair Drive,
P.O. Box 1200
Costa Mesa, CA 92628-1200
City of Costa Mesa
Telecommunications Technical Services
Phone: 714-754-5227
Fax: 714-754-5040
E-mail: rick.amadril@costamesaca.gov
The Request for Proposal may be downloaded from the website at http://www.ci.costa-
mesa.ca.us/departments/CMPurchasing.htm. If you have addition question, please contact
Richard Amadril, via e-mail at: rick.amadril@costamesaca.gov
City of Costa Mesa
10/19/11
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City of Costa Mesa
Telecommunication Technical Services
10/26/11
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed proposals shall be received by the City of Costa Mesa to wit: The City of Costa
Mesa, City Attorney, Attn: Kimberly Hall Barlow , Costa Mesa, California 92628-1200, on or before the hour of 4:00
p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2011. It shall be the responsibility of the offeror to deliver his proposal to the City
Attorney by the announced time. Delivery Location: City of Costa Mesa, City Attorney's Office -5th Floor, 77 Fair
Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92626
Proposal shall be returned
to the attention of Kimberly
Hall Barlow, City Attorney,
within said time limit, in a
sealed envelope identified
on the outside with the
Offeror's Business Name,
Proposal Identify—RFP for
Telecommunication Technical
Services and the due date.
There will be no public
opening
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The Request for Proposal may be downloaded from the website
at http://www.ii.costa-mesa.(a.us/departments/
CMPurchasing.htm. If you have addition question, please con-
tact Richard Amadril, via e-mail at:
rick.amadril@costamesaca.gov
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive,
P.O. Box 1200
Costa Mesa, CA 92628-1200
Phone: 714-754-5227
Fax: 714-754-5040
E-mail: rick.amadril@costamesaca.gov
RFP
The RFP (Request for Proposal) provides
information on the service level improvements,
key elements for this particular solicitation, an
overview and solicitation protocol. Also included
are any amendments to the RFP that were posted
to the web.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICES
Police Department
Support Services
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Released on October 19, 2011
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)
Dear Proposers:
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The City of Costa Mesa (hereinafter referred to as the "City") is requesting proposals from a
qualified public entity or private firm, to establish a contract for Telecommunications Technical
Services. The term is expected to be for three (3) years with two (2) one-year options to renew.
Longer initial and extended terms will be considered depending upon the Proposer's submission
regarding use of City facilities and equipment.
1. BACKGROUND
On March 1, 2011, the City Council agreed to move forward with a comprehensive review and
analysis of outsourcing 18 City services, one of which is Telecommunications Technical
Services, as outlined in the Outsourcing of City Services Council Agenda Report, dated February
24, 2011.
The City of Costa Mesa is a general law city, which operates under the council/manager form of
government with a General Fund budget of over $94 million and a total of over $107 million of
fiscal year 2010-2011.
The City of Costa Mesa, incorporated in 1953, has an estimated population of 116,479 and has a
land area of 16.8 square miles. It is located in the southern coastal area of Orange County,
California, and is bordered by the cities of Santa Ana, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach,
Fountain Valley and Irvine.
The City is a "full service city" and provides a wide range of services. These services include:
police and fire protection; animal control; emergency medical aid; building safety regulation and
inspection; street lighting; land use planning and zoning; housing and community development;
maintenance and improvement of streets and related structures; traffic safety maintenance and
improvement; and full range of recreational and cultural programs.
The City of Costa Mesa is home of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Orange County
Fairgrounds, South Coast Repertory Theater and the South Coast Plaza Shopping Center, which
is the single largest commercial activity center in the City. The volume of sales generated by
South Coast Plaza, secures its place as the highest volume regional shopping center in the nation.
The City of Costa Mesa is dedicated to providing quality service regarding the installation and
repair of all telecommunications and electronic equipment related to city-wide government
communications, as well as Public Safety radio equipment, mobile data radio systems, fire
station alerting systems, and 9-1-1 Dispatch Center maintenance. The City provides public
safety (Law Enforcement/Fire/Public Works) vehicle installations which requires knowledge of
the public safety radio network(s) in use throughout the County of Orange. Security and
compliance with IEEE standards is mandatory. The City adheres to FCC regulations in
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accordance with the Orange County Sheriff's Department 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated
Communications System.
The City prides itself on sustaining full time, dedicated staff working within the Support Services
Division of the Police Department in support of Law Enforcement/Fire/Public Works/9-1-1
Dispatch Center. Due to the current fiscal environment, the City recognizes the need to search
for alternative solutions while providing and maintaining the quality and expertise necessary to
support these mission critical services. As such, the City requires a full service, highly trained,
public safety radio communications vendor, with the experience and expertise to maintain
quality and expert level of service. The City currently employs two full time employees working
40 hours per week each to provide these services.
2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
This request for proposal will be governed by the following schedule:
Release of RFP
October 19, 2011
Mandatory Walk -Through October 26, 2011
(Meet at City Hall Lobby, 77 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa @ 9AM — I IAM)
Deadline for Written Questions
Responses to Questions Posted on Web
Proposals are Due
Interview (if held)
Approval of Contract
All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the City
3. SCOPE OF WORK
November 3, 2011
November 10, 2011
November 18, 2011
December 1, 2011
TBD
The successful bidder will be required to provide services with individual(s) clear of criminal
history in accordance with the standards established by the Commission on Peace Officers
Standards and Training (POST), and will be required to complete an extensive background with
clearances from, but not limited to Department of Justice, California Law Enforcement
Telecommunications Systems, and California Department of Motor Vehicles.
In particular, for the services identified in this RFP, employers providing contract employee
assistance to the City must provide proof of their candidate's legal authorization to work in the
United States and successfully pass all components of the pre-employment process which may
include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (livescan
fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post -offer psychological evaluation and post -offer
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medical evaluation (may include drug screen).
The successful bidder must have an established record of providing, skilled technical work in the
design, installation, maintenance and repair of citywide public safety communication/data
systems, including radio and control console systems, public safety communications dispatch,
and data equipment.
Requirements include extensive knowledge of two-way radio repair, maintenance,
troubleshooting and installation specifically, but not limited to, a trunked analog/digital 800 MHz
communications system.
The City operates on the Orange County Sheriff's Department trunked 800 MHz radio system in
both the analog and digital mode. The successful bidder will repair and maintain Law
Enforcement/Fire/Public Works radio communications, mobile data systems and emergency
response/alerting equipment including programming and software maintenance of said systems.
The services currently provided by the Citv's two emnlovees are detailed below.
Communications Installer:
Telephone
• Install, repair, maintain, and administer the City telephone system, both main and remote
sites
• Install and test cabling, jacks, cross -connects, and terminate lines for voice sets, faxes,
modems, and City building security systems
• Test, troubleshoot, and repair problems in the existing telephone wiring grid
• Program and configure to install/relocate/replace/remove user telephone sets
• Administer and maintain the City voice mail system
• Design and configure auto attendant telephone trees
• Administer and maintain City on-line telephone directories
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain telephone switches at main and remote sites
• Maintain ring -down telephones to fire stations, police facility, and communications
center
• Work with private vendors, i.e. AT&T and Avaya, to resolve system problems
• Administer and maintain the AT&T 9-1-1 data base for all in-house City telephones
• Install and maintain public access to City owned pay phones
Computer Network
• Install, repair, and maintain the City data network back -bone wiring, both main and
remote sites
• Install, test, and certify CATS, CAT6, and fiber optic cabling, jacks, patch cords, and
auxiliary equipment
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• Test, troubleshoot, and repair problems in the network wiring grid
• Assist IT in installations, testing, and troubleshooting of network switches, routers, hubs,
and work stations
• Work with private vendors, i.e. Time Warner, to resolve City fiber optic grid problems
throughout the City
Intercom Systems
• Install, repair, and maintain intra -City intercom systems, i.e. jail access doors and outside
access door call boxes
• Fire vehicle intercoms systems and radio interfaces
Public Address Systems
• Install, repair, and maintain public address systems, both main and remote sites
Recording Systems
• Install, maintain, and administer recording systems, i.e. Stancil and Pyxis for
Communications dispatch and Police Department
Alert Dispatch Systems
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain dispatch systems at the fire stations, i.e. PA, alert
tones and lights, radio vocal, relays, and Motorola Moscad alert units
Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain UPS's for critical equipment at main and
remote sites, ranging from small, one battery units to the 36 battery unit for Dispatch
Video Production/Cable TV
• Assist the Video Production section when and where needed with inter -building
installation of cable TV cabling, terminations, jacks, and external antennas
Communications Center Dispatch Systems
• Assist when and where needed on dispatch and 911 consoles, radios, PC's, and back-
bone systems problems with OC Communications, AT&T, and other vendors/services
Radios — Mobile and Portable
• Troubleshoot and repair/replace at a level 1 status, i.e. antennas, knobs, microphones,
control heads, radio chassis, batteries, etc.
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Mobile Data Computers (MDC)
• Troubleshoot and repair/replace at a level 1 status, i.e. monitors, keyboards, and CPU's
L3 Video Camera System
• Check operation to confirm a problem and checking connections and power
• Assist the Electronics Technician when and where needed with the BDA's at Police
Department Substations and the Police Facility
Vehicles
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain vehicle mounted equipment
• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain radios in Public Works vehicles and radios,
MDC's, and L3 video systems in public safety vehicles
• Install radios and equipment in covert, undercover police vehicles
• Perform custom radio/equipment installations, i.e. Animal Control trucks, Fire battalion
vehicle, etc.
• Perform complete changeover of police vehicles, i.e. radio, MDC, video, lightbar, siren
and speaker, cages, rear seat liner, consoles, auxiliary lighting, gun racks, trunk
equipment, antennas, and auxiliary systems such as LoJack and ETS
• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mounted equipment on police and fire vehicles,
including all of the above mentioned as well as spotlights, packset chargers, on -board
intercom systems and headsets, and auxiliary equipment chargers
Assist the Electronics Technician on an as -needed basis.
Electronics Technician:
• Perform skilled technical work in the design, installation, maintenance and repair of
citywide communication/data systems, including radio and control console systems,
public safety communications dispatch and data equipment; troubleshoots and repairs
to component level.
• Repair and maintenance of Police and Fire department communications, mobile data
systems and emergency response/alerting equipment including programming and
software maintenance.
• Install, program and maintain data transmission infrastructure using wireless and fiber
network systems.
• Inspect, install and program terminals in the CAD/RMS system; performs required
computer software modifications and enhancements to implement terminal
installations and parameter changes.
• Install, program and maintain central communications equipment and radio control
console systems, civil defense communications equipment and mobile, portable and
radio -paging equipment; troubleshoots and repairs to component level.
• Modification and repair of covert GPS locator systems used by Law Enforcement
personnel.
• Inspects radio transmitters and receivers to determine frequency and deviation,
compliance of transmitting equipment to proper operating frequencies and constants,
and adjusts frequency control components within legal standards.
• Maintain and repair in car audio/video recording systems and consult as "expert" on
behalf of the police department.
• Tests the operation of new equipment prior to installation in the field to ensure proper
operation and compatibility with existing technology.
• Installs, maintains and services various types of electronic equipment including video
recorders and cameras, paging systems, public address systems, sound systems,
closed-circuit television systems and fire alarm systems; troubleshoots and repairs to
component level.
• Responsible for inspection of telecommunications contracted work to ensure city
standards are followed for all work as well as mission critical systems.
• Perform special purpose vehicle modification for police and fire department including
in car K-9 safety systems.
• City technical consultant for in -building Bi -Directional Amplifier installation and
quality acceptance for new and existing buildings.
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• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain dispatch systems at the fire stations, i.e. PA,
alert tones and lights, radio vocal, relays, interface, and Motorola MOSCAD-L alert
units; troubleshoots and repairs to component level.
• Install, repair, and maintain public address systems, including city hall, remote sites,
and all fire stations; troubleshoots and repairs to component level.
• Install, repair and maintain headset communications systems in all fire vehicles.
• Install, repair and maintain systems used in dispatch center including but not limited
to, Gold Elite system.
• Work with building alarm vendor to troubleshoot and resolve problems when possible
to avoid site visit by vendor.
• Engineer repairs to obsolete or "end of life" equipment in order to keep systems
functional when support from manufacturers is no longer available.
Thus, the successful bidder will be responsible for:
• Installing, programming and maintaining data transmission infrastructure using wireless
and fiber network systems.
• Inspecting, installing and programming terminals in the Computer Aided
Dispatch/Records Management Systems (CAD/RMS); performing required computer
software modifications and enhancements to implement terminal installations and
parameter changes.
• Installing, programming and maintaining central communications equipment and radio
control console systems, civil defense communications equipment, and mobile, portable
and radio -paging equipment; troubleshoots and repairs to component level.
• Modifying and repairing covert GPS locator systems used by specialized Law
Enforcement personnel (Narcotics and Gang Operations).
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• Inspecting radio transmitters and receivers to determine frequency and deviation,
compliance of transmitting equipment to proper operating frequencies and constants, and
adjusts frequency control components within legal standards.
• Maintaining and repairing in car audio/video recording systems and provide consultation
as "expert" on behalf of Law Enforcement.
• Testing the operation of new equipment prior to installation in the field to ensure proper
operation and compatibility with existing technology.
• Installing, maintaining and servicing of various types of electronic equipment including:
video recorders and cameras, paging systems, public address systems, sound systems,
closed-circuit television systems and fire alarm systems.
• Performing special purpose vehicle modification for Police and Fire Departments
including in car K-9 safety systems.
The successful bidder must provide a schedule for repair and turn -around time of mission critical
equipment including but not limited to:
Mobile Radios
Hand held Radios
Mobile Data Terminals
Dispatch Consoles
Dispatch Workstations
Fire Station Alerting Systems
A list of current equipment that the bidder would be required to maintain is attached as
Exhibit A.
In the event the repair of any of these environments impacts the City with less than 80% of its
inventory, an acceptable solution that keeps the City whole must be identified, with exception of
the Fire Station Alerting Systems the requirement for which is 100%. Due to the "mission
critical" nature of most all systems supported, the City strives for a constant 100% availability or
usability. Currently, staff utilizes parts on hand, local vendors, and spare units to keep down-
time of all public safety systems to a minimum; the work is expected to be done with hours of
down-time rather than days. Response time required varies dependent upon the equipment and
the inventory being maintained. Mission critical (dispatch consoles, phone system, CAD, etc.)
will need to be addressed immediately. Equipment that is mission critical, but for which a
backup system and/or inventory is maintained, would need to be addressed efficiently to ensure
the spare unit and/or inventory is replaced and available for operational needs. Proposers should
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identify response times they propose for various items of telecommunications or radio equipment
and any increased costs due to the need to respond immediately.
The successful bidder shall have specific knowledge of the following:
• Installation of in -building Bidirectional Amplifier (BDA) systems, to include on-going
quality assurance and assist, when needed, other City Departments with technical
expertise for the design and implementation of said BDA, for new and existing buildings.
• Technical operations required in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), to include but
not limited to, amateur radio communications, network communications, and video/audio
feeds.
• Extensive knowledge of the Orange County Public Safety practices/policies/procedures
in particular, but not limited to, the current hardware solutions for Law/Fire/Public
Works, the operational practices and uses of the 800 MHz trunked radio system.
• Provide all materials and labor, to include options for field service work, location to be
specified by the City.
4. PROPOSAL FORMAT GUIDELINES
Interested entities or contractors are to provide the City of Costa Mesa with a thorough proposal
using the following guidelines:
Proposal should be typed and should contain no more than 20 typed pages using a 12 -point font
size, including transmittal letter and resumes of key people, but excluding Index/Table of
Contents, tables, charts, and graphic exhibits. Each proposal will adhere to the following order
and content of sections. Proposal should be straightforward, concise and provide "layman"
explanations of technical terms that are used. Emphasis should be concentrated on conforming
to the RFP instructions, responding to the RFP requirements, and on providing a complete and
clear description of the offer. Proposals which appear unrealistic in terms of technical
commitments, lack of technical competence or are indicative of failure to comprehend the
complexity and risk of this RFP or a possible contract, may be rejected. The following proposal
sections are to be included in the Proposer's response:
• Vendor Application Form and Cover Letter
Complete Appendix A, "Request for Proposal -Vendor Application Form" and attach this
form to the cover letter. A cover letter, not to exceed three pages in length, should
summarize key elements of the proposal. An individual authorized to bind the consultant
must sign the letter. The letter must stipulate that the proposal price will be valid for a period
of at least 180 days. Indicate the address and telephone number of the contractor's office
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located nearest to Costa Mesa, California and the office from which the project will be
managed.
• Background and Project Summary Section
The Background and Project Summary Section should describe your understanding of the
City, the work to be done, and the objectives to be accomplished. Refer to Scope of Work of
this RFP.
• Methodology Section
Provide a detailed description of the approach and methodology to be used to accomplish the
Scope of Work of this RFP. The Methodology Section should include:
An implementation plan that describes in detail (i) the methods, including controls
by which your firm or entity manages projects of the type sought by this RFP; (ii)
methodology for soliciting and documenting views of internal and external
stakeholders; (iii) and any other project management or implementation strategies
or techniques that the respondent intends to employ in carrying out the work.
2. Detailed description of efforts your firm or entity will undertake to achieve client
satisfaction and to satisfy the requirements of the "Scope of Work" section.
3. Detailed project schedule, identifying all tasks and deliverables to be performed,
durations for each task, and overall time of completion, including a complete
transition plan. Include your plan to deal with fluctuation in service needs and
any associated price adjustments.
4. Detailed description of specific tasks you will require from City staff. Explain
what the respective roles of City staff and your staff would be to complete the
tasks specified in the Scope of Work.
Proposers are encouraged to provide additional innovative and/or creative
approaches for providing the service that will maximize efficient, cost-effective
operations or increased performance capabilities. In addition, the City will
consider proposals that offer alternative service delivery means and methods for
the services desired.
6. Firms, public entities and individuals wishing to be considered shall include in
their submissions the steps they will, if selected, implement and adhere to for the
recruitment, hiring and retention of former employees of the City who have been
or may be displaced due to layoff or outsourcing of functions and services
formerly provided by the City.
7. Proposers are also requested to identify any City owned facilities or property
which Proposer would propose to use or lease, purchase, or rent from the City in
connection with the services to be performed, including information about the
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terms of any proposed lease, purchase or use of such equipment and facilities, and
how this proposed structure affects the overall cost proposal to the City.
• Staffing
Provide a list of individual(s) who will be working on this project and indicate the functions
that each will perform and anticipated hours of service of each individual.' Include a resume
for each designated individual.
Upon award and during the contract period, if the contractor chooses to assign different
personnel to the project, the Contractor must submit their names and qualifications including
information listed above to the City for approval before they begin work.
• Qualifications
The information requested in this section should describe the qualifications of the firm or
entity, key staff and sub -contractors performing projects within the past five years that are
similar in size and scope to demonstrate competence to perform these services. Information
shall include:
Names of key staff that participated on named projects and their specific responsibilities with
respect to this scope of work.
A summary of your firm's or entity's demonstrated capability, including length of time that
your firm has provided the services being requested in this Request for Proposal.
For private Proposers, provide at least three references that received similar services from
your firm. The City of Costa Mesa reserves the right to contact any of the organizations or
individuals listed. Information provided shall include:
o Client Name
o Project Description
o Project start and end dates
o Client project manager name, telephone number, and e-mail address.
Any public entity which submits a proposal should describe in detail how it currently
performs services like those identified in the scope of work within its or other jurisdictions,
including photographs, written policies and/or video of services provided. If you have
performed these services under contract for another public entity, please provide references
for those entities as set forth above for private Proposers.
1 Hourly rates for the proposed personnel shall be set forth on Appendix D.
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• Financial Capacity
Provide the Proposer's latest audited financial statement or other pertinent information such
as internal unaudited financial statements and financial references to allow the City to
reasonably formulate a determination about the financial capacity of the Proposer. Describe
any administrative proceedings, claims, lawsuits, or other exposures pending against the
Proposer.
• Fee Proposal
All Proposers are required to use the form in Appendix D to be submitted with their proposal.
Pricing instructions should be clearly defined to ensure fees proposed can be compared and
evaluated. Proposals shall be valid for a minimum of 180 days following submission.
• Disclosure
Please disclose any and all past or current business and personal relationships with any
current Costa Mesa elected official, appointed official, City employee, or family member of
any current Costa Mesa elected official, appointed official, or City employee. Any past or
current business relationship may not necessarily disqualify the firm from consideration.
• Sample Agreement
The firm selected by the City will be required to execute an Agreement for Services
(Agreement) with the City. The form of the Agreement is enclosed as Appendix B, but may
be modified to suit the specific services and needs of the City. If a Proposer has any
exceptions or conditions to the Agreement, these must be submitted for consideration
with the proposal. Otherwise, the Proposer will be deemed to have accepted the form of
Agreement. See Section 13, below.
• Checklist of Forms to Accompany Proposal
As a convenience to Proposers, following is a list of the forms, included as appendices to this
RFP, which should be included with proposals
(1) Vendor Application Form
(2) Ex Parte Communications Certificate
(2) Price Proposal Form
(3) Disclosure of Government Positions
(4) Disqualifications Questionnaire
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5. PROCESS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS
• Content of Proposal
The proposal must be submitted using the format as indicated in the proposal format
guidelines.
• Preparation of Proposal
Each proposal shall be prepared simply and economically, avoiding the use of elaborate
promotional material beyond those sufficient to provide a complete, accurate and reliable
presentation.
• Number of Proposals
Submit one original, Five (5) hard copies plus one disk copy of your proposal in
sufficient detail to allow for thorough evaluation and comparative analysis. In the event
of a conflict between the original and any hard copy or disk copy, the original shall
control.
• Submission of Proposals
Complete written proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked and received
no later than 4:00 p.m. (P.S.T) on November 18, 2011 to the address below. Proposals
will not be accepted after this deadline. Faced or e-mailed proposals will not be
accepted.
City of Costa Mesa
Kimberly Hall Barlow
City Attorney's Office
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
RE: Telecommunications Technical Services
• Inquiries
Questions about this RFP must be directed in writing, via e-mail to:
Richard Amadril, RFP Facilitator
rick.amadrilkcostamesaca. gov
The City reserves the right to amend or supplement this RFP prior to the proposal due
date. All amendments, responses to questions received, and additional information will
be posted to the Costa Mesa Procurement Registry, Costa Mesa - Official City Web Site -
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Business - Bids & RFP's; Proposers should check this web page daily for new
information. The City will endeavor to answer all written questions timely received no
later than November 10, 2011. The City reserves the right not to answer all questions.
From the date that this RFP is issued until a firm or entity is selected and the selection is
announced, firms or public entities are not allowed to communicate outside the process
set forth in this RFP with any City employee other than the contracting officer listed
above regarding this RFP. The City reserves the right to reject any proposal for violation
of this provision. No questions other than written will be accepted, and no response other
than written will be binding upon the City.
• Conditions for Proposal Acceptance
This RFP does not commit the City to award a contract or to pay any costs incurred for any
services involved in submission of responses. The City, at its sole discretion, reserves the
right to accept or reject any or all proposals received as a result of this RFP, to negotiate with
any qualified source(s), or to cancel this RFP in part or in its entirety. The City may waive
any irregularity in any proposal. All proposals will become the property of the City of Costa
Mesa, USA. If any proprietary information is contained in the proposal, it should be clearly
identified.
6. EVALUATION CRITERIA
The City's evaluation and selection process will be conducted in accordance with Chapter V,
Article 2 of the City's Municipal Code (Code). In accordance with the Code, the lowest
responsible bidder will be determined based on evaluation of qualitative factors in addition to
price. At all times during the evaluation process, the following criteria will be used. Sub -criteria
are not necessarily listed in order of importance. Additional sub criteria that logically fit within a
particular evaluation criteria may also be considered even if not specified below.
1. Qualifications of Entity and Key Personnel -------25%
Includes ability to provide the requested scope of services, the Proposer's financial
capacity, recent experience conducting work of similar scope, complexity, and magnitude
for other public agencies of similar size, references.
2. Approach to Providing the Requested Scope of Services -------25%
Includes an understanding of the RFP and of the project's scope of services, knowledge of
applicable laws and regulations related to the scope of services.
3. Price Proposal -----25%
Price Proposals will be evaluated on the basis of the Total Estimated Annual Price
submitted in Appendix D.
4. Innovative and/or creative approaches to providing the services that provide
additional efficiencies or increased performance capabilities. ----25%
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7. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS AND SELECTION PROCESS
In accordance with its Municipal Code, the City will adhere to the following procedures in
evaluating proposals. An Evaluation/Selection Committee (Committee), which may include
members of the City's staff and possibly one or more outside experts, will screen and review all
proposals according to the weighted criteria set forth above. While price is one basic factor for
award, it is not the sole consideration.
A. Responsiveness Screening
Proposals will first be screened to ensure responsiveness to the RFP. The City may reject
as non-responsive any proposal that does not include the documents required to be
submitted by this RFP. At any time during the evaluation process, the City reserves the
right to request clarifications or additional information from any or all Proposers
regarding their proposals.
B. Initial Proposal Review
The Committee will initially review and score all responsive written proposals based
upon the Evaluation Criteria set forth above. The Committee may also contact Proposer's
references. Proposals that receive the highest evaluation scores may be invited to the
next stage of the evaluation process. The City may reject any proposal in which a
Proposer's approach, qualifications, or price is not considered acceptable by the City. An
unacceptable proposal is one that would have to be substantially rewritten to make it
acceptable. The City may conclude the evaluation process at this point and recommend
award to the lowest responsible bidder. Alternatively, the City may elect to negotiate
directly with one or more Proposers to obtain the best result for the City prior to making a
recommendation or selection.
C. Interviews, Reference Checks, Revised Proposals, Discussions
Following the initial screening and review of proposals, the Proposers included in this
stage of the evaluation process may be invited to participate in an oral interview.
Interviews, if held, are tentatively scheduled for December 1, 2011 and will be conducted
at City of Costa Mesa City Hall, 77 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. This date is
subject to change. The individual(s) from Proposer's firm or entity that will be directly
responsible for carrying out the contract, if awarded, should be present at the oral
interview. The oral interview may, but is not required to, use a written question/answer
format for the purpose of clarifying the intent of any portions of the proposal.
In addition to conducting an oral interview, the City may during this stage of the
evaluation process also contact and evaluate the Proposer's references, contact any
Proposer to clarify any response or request revised or additional information, contact any
current users of a Proposer's services, solicit information from any available source
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concerning any aspect of a proposal, and seek and review any other information deemed
pertinent to the evaluation process.
Following conclusion of this stage of the evaluation process, the Committee will again
rank all Proposers according to the evaluation criteria set forth above. The Committee
may conclude the evaluation process at this point, and make a recommendation for
award, or it may request Best and Final Offers from Proposers. The City may accept the
proposal or negotiate the terms and conditions of the agreement with the highest ranked
firm, which shall be determined to be the lowest responsible bidder. The City may
recommend award without Best and Final Offers, so Proposers should include their best
proposal with their initial submission.
Recommendation for award is contingent upon the successful negotiation of final
contract terms. Negotiations shall be confidential and not subject to disclosure to
competing Proposers unless an agreement is reached. If contract negotiations cannot be
concluded successfully within a time period determined by the City, the City may
terminate negotiations and commence negotiations with the next highest scoring Proposer
or withdraw the RFP.
8. PROTEST PROCEDURES
Failure to comply with the rules set forth herein may result in rejection of the protest. Protests
based upon restrictive specifications or alleged improprieties in the proposal procedure which are
apparent or reasonably should have been discovered prior to receipt of proposals shall be filed in
writing with the RFP Facilitator at least 10 calendar days prior to the deadline for receipt of
proposals. The protest must clearly specify in writing the grounds and evidence on which the
protest is based.
Protests based upon alleged improprieties that are not apparent or which could not reasonably
have been discovered prior to submission date of the proposals, such as disputes over the staff
recommendation for contract award, shall be submitted in writing to the RFP Facilitator, within
forty-eight hours from receipt of the notice from the City advising of staff's recommendation for
award of contract. The protest must clearly specify in writing the grounds and evidence on which
the protest is based. The RFP Facilitator will respond to the protest in writing at least three days
prior to the meeting at which staff's recommendation to the City Council will be considered.
Should Proposer decide to appeal the response of the RFP Facilitator, and pursue its protest at
the Council meeting, it will notify the RFP Facilitator of its intention at least two days prior to
the scheduled meeting.
9. CONFIDENTIALITY
The California Public Records Act (Cal. Govt. Code Sections 6250 et seq.) mandates public
access to government records. Therefore, unless information is exempt from disclosure by law,
the content of any request for explanation, exception, or substitution, response to this RFP,
protest, or any other written communication between the City and Proposer, shall be available to
the public. The City intends to release all public portions of the proposals following the
evaluation process at such time as a recommendation is made to the City Council.
If Proposer believes any communication contains trade secrets or other proprietary information
that the Proposer believes would cause substantial injury to the Proposer's competitive position
if disclosed, the Proposer shall request that the City withhold from disclosure the proprietary
information by marking each page containing such proprietary information as confidential.
Proposer may not designate its entire proposal as confidential nor designate its Price Proposal as
confidential.
Submission of a proposal shall indicate that, if Proposer requests that the City withhold from
disclosure information identified as confidential, and the City complies with the Proposer's
request, Proposer shall assume all responsibility for any challenges resulting from the non-
disclosure, indemnify and hold harmless the City from and against all damages (including but
not limited to attorney's fees that may be awarded to the party requesting the Proposer
information), and pay any and all costs and expenses related to the withholding of Proposer
information. Proposer shall not make a claim, sue, or maintain any legal action against the City
or its directors, officers, employees, or agents concerning the disclosure, or withholding from
disclosure, of any Proposer information. If Proposer does not request that the City withhold from
disclosure information identified as confidential, the City shall have no obligation to withhold
the information from disclosure and may release the information sought without any liability to
the City.
10. EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Proposers and Proposers' representatives should not communicate with the City Council
members about this RFP. In addition, Proposers and Proposers' representatives should not
communicate outside the procedures set forth in this RFP with an officer, employee or agent of
the City, including any member of the evaluation panel, with the exception of the RFP
Facilitator, regarding this RFP until after Contract Award. Proposers and their representatives
are not prohibited, however, from making oral statements or presentations in public to one or
more representatives of the City during a public meeting.
A "Proposer" or "Proposer's representative" includes all of the Proposer's employees, officers,
directors, consultants and agents, any subcontractors or suppliers listed in the Proposer's
proposal, and any individual or entity who has been requested by the Proposer to contact the City
on the Proposer's behalf. Proposers shall include the Ex Parte Communications form (Appendix
C) with their proposals certifying that they have not had or directed prohibited communications
as described in this section.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The Proposer warrants and represents that it presently has no interest and agrees that it will not
acquire any interest which would present a conflict of interest under California Government
Code sections 1090 et seq., or sections 87100 et seq., during the performance of services under
any Agreement awarded. The Proposer further covenants that it will not knowingly employ any
person having such an interest in the performance of any Agreement awarded. Violation of this
provision may result in any Agreement awarded being deemed void and unenforceable.
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12. DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNMENTAL POSITION
In order to analyze possible conflicts that might prevent a Proposer from acting on behalf of the
City, the City requires that all Proposers disclose in their proposals any positions that they hold
as directors, officers, or employees of any governmental entity. Additional disclosure may be
required prior to contract award or during the term of the contract. Each Proposer shall disclose
whether any owner or employee of the firm currently hold positions as elected or appointed
officials, directors, officers, or employees of a governmental entity or held such positions in the
past twelve months using the attached "Disclosure of Government Positions Form." (See
Appendix F.)
13 CONDITIONS TO AGREEMENT, IF ANY.
The selected Proposer will execute an Agreement for Services with the City describing the Scope
of Services to be performed, the schedule for completion of the services, compensation, and
other pertinent provisions. The contract shall follow the sample form of Agreement provided as
Appendix B to this RFP, which may be modified by City. All Proposers are directed to
particularly review the indemnification and insurance requirements set forth in the sample
Agreement.
The terms of the agreement, including insurance requirements have been mandated by the
City and can be modified only if extraordinary circumstances exist. Submittal of a proposal
shall be deemed acceptance of all the terms set forth in this RFP and the sample Agreement for
Services unless the Proposer includes with its proposal, in writing, any conditions or exceptions
requested by the Proposer to the proposed Agreement. In accordance with the Municipal Code,
the City may consider the scope and number of conditions in evaluation proposals and
determining the lowest responsible bidder.
14. DISQUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE
Proposers shall complete and submit, under penalty of perjury, a standard form of questionnaire
inquiring whether a Proposer, any officer of a proposer, or any employee of a Proposer who has
a proprietary interest in the Proposer, has ever been disqualified, removed, or otherwise
prevented from proposing on, or completing a federal, state, or local government project because
of a violation of law or safety regulation and if so, to explain the circumstances. A proposal may
be rejected on the basis of a Proposer, any officer or employee of such Proposer, having been
disqualified, removed, or otherwise prevented from proposing on, or completing a federal, state,
or local project because of a violation of law or a safety regulation. See Appendix E.
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15. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Amendments
The City reserves the right to amend or supplement this RFP prior to the proposal due date. All
amendments and additional information will be posted to the Costa Mesa Procurement Registry,
Costa Mesa - Official City Web Site - Business - Bids & RFP's; Proposers should check this web
page daily for new information.
Cost for Preparing Proposal
The cost for developing the proposal is the sole responsibility of the Proposer. All proposals
submitted become the property of the City.
Insurance Requirements
City requires that licensees, lessees, and vendors have an approved Certificate of Insurance (not
a declaration or policy) or proof of legal self-insurance on file with the City for the issuance of a
permit or contract. Within ten (10) consecutive calendar days of award of contract, successful
Proposer must furnish the City with the Certificates of Insurance proving coverage as specified
within Appendix B.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Technical/Radio Public Safety Communication Services
VENDOR APPLICATION FORM
TYPE OF APPLICANT: ❑ NEW ❑ CURRENT VENDOR
Legal Contractual Name of Corporation:
Contact Person for Agreement:
Corporate Mailing Address:
City, State and Zip Code:
E -Mail Address:
Phone:
Contact Person for Proposals:
Title:
Business Telephone:
Is your business: (check one)
❑ NON PROFIT CORPORATION
Is your business: (check one)
❑ CORPORATION
❑ INDIVIDUAL
❑ PARTNERSHIP
Fax:
E -Mail Address:
Business Fax:
❑ FOR PROFIT CORPORATION
❑ LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP
❑ SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP
❑ UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION
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Names & Titles of Corporate Board Members
(Also list Names & Titles of persons with written authorization/resolution to sign contracts)
Names
Federal Tax Identification Number:
City of Costa Mesa Business License Number:
Title Phone
(If none, you must obtain a Costa Mesa Business License upon award of contract.)
City of Costa Mesa Business License Expiration Date:
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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
CITY OF COSTA MESA
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this _ day of , 2011 ("Effective
Date"), by and between the CITY OF COSTA MESA, a municipal corporation ("City"), and
consultant, a California corporation ("Consultant").
WITNESSETH:
A. WHEREAS, City proposes to have Consultant as described herein below;
and
B. WHEREAS, Consultant represents that it has that degree of specialized expertise
necessary to practice and perform the services herein contemplated; and
C. WHEREAS, City and Consultant desire to contract for specific services in connection
with the project described below (the "Project") and desire to set forth their rights, duties and
liabilities in connection with the services to be performed; and
D. WHEREAS, no official or employee of City has a financial interest, within the provisions
of California Government Code, Sections 1090-1092, in the subject matter of this Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions
contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1.0. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CONSULTANT
1.1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall provide the professional services described in
Consultant's Proposal (the "Proposal"). A copy of said Proposal is attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" and incorporated herein by this reference.
1.2. Professional Practices. All professional services to be provided by Consultant
pursuant to this Agreement shall be provided by personnel experienced in their respective fields
and in a manner consistent with the standards of care, diligence and skill ordinarily exercised by
professional consultants in similar fields and circumstances in accordance with sound
professional practices. It is understood that in the exercise of every aspect of its role, within the
scope of work, consultant will be representing the City, and all of its actions, communications, or
other work, during its employment, under this contract is under the direction of the City.
Consultant also warrants that it is familiar with all laws that may affect its performance of this
Agreement and shall advise City of any changes in any laws that may affect Consultant's
performance of this Agreement.
1.3. Warranty. Consultant warrants that it shall perform the services required by this
Agreement in compliance with all applicable Federal and California employment laws including,
but not limited to, those laws related to minimum hours and wages; occupational health and
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safety; fair employment and employment practices; workers' compensation insurance and safety
in employment; and all other Federal, State and local laws and ordinances applicable to the
services required under this Agreement. Consultant shall indemnify and hold harmless City from
and against all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, proceedings, and judgments of every
nature and description including attorneys' fees and costs, presented, brought, or recovered
against City for, or on account of any liability under any of the above-mentioned laws, which
may be incurred by reason of Consultant's performance under this Agreement.
1.4. Non-discrimination. In performing this Agreement, Consultant shall not engage
in, nor permit its agents to engage in, discrimination in employment of persons because of their
race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical handicap, medical condition, marital
status, sexual gender or sexual orientation, except as permitted pursuant to Section 12940 of the
Government Code. Violation of this provision may result in the imposition of penalties referred
to in Labor Code, Section 1735.
1.5 Non -Exclusive Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that City may enter into
agreements with other consultants for services similar to the services that are subject to this
Agreement or may have its own employees perform services similar to those services
contemplated by this Agreement.
1.6. Delegation and Assignment. This is a personal service contract, and the duties set
forth herein shall not be delegated or assigned to any person or entity without the prior written
consent of City. Consultant may engage a subcontractor(s) as permitted by law and may employ
other personnel to perform services contemplated by this Agreement at Consultant's sole cost
and expense.
2.0. COMPENSATION AND BILLING
2.1. Compensation. [TBD]
2.2. Additional Services. Consultant shall not receive compensation for any services
provided outside the scope of services specified in the Proposal unless the City or the Project
Manager for this Project, prior to Consultant performing the additional services, approves such
additional services in writing. It is specifically understood that oral requests and/or approvals of
such additional services or additional compensation shall be barred and are unenforceable.
2.3. Method of Billing. Consultant may submit invoices to City's affected supervisor
for approval on a progress basis, but no more often than two times a month. Said invoice shall
be based on the total of all Consultants' services which have been completed to City's sole
satisfaction. City shall pay Consultant's invoice within forty-five (45) days from the date City
receives said invoice. Each invoice shall describe in detail, the services performed and the
associated time for completion. Any additional services approved and performed pursuant to this
Agreement shall be designated as "Additional Services" and shall identify the number of the
authorized change order, where applicable, on all invoices.
2.4. Records and Audits. Records of Consultant's services relating to this Agreement
shall be maintained in accordance with generally recognized accounting principles and shall be
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made available to City or its Project Manager for inspection and/or audit at mutually convenient
times for a period of three (3) years from the Effective Date.
3.0. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
3.1. Commencement and Completion of Work. The professional services to be
performed pursuant to this Agreement shall commence within five (5) days from the Effective
Date of this Agreement. Said services shall be performed in strict compliance with the Project
Schedule approved by City as set forth in Exhibit "D," attached hereto and incorporated herein
by this reference. The Project Schedule may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties.
Failure to commence work in a timely manner and/or diligently pursue work to completion may
be grounds for termination of this Agreement.
3.2. Excusable Delays. Neither party shall be responsible for delays or lack of
performance resulting from acts beyond the reasonable control of the party or parties. Such acts
shall include, but not be limited to, acts of God, fire, strikes, material shortages, compliance with
laws or regulations, riots, acts of war, or any other conditions beyond the reasonable control of a
party.
4.0. TERM AND TERMINATION
4.1. Term. This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a
period of three year, unless previously terminated as provided herein or as otherwise agreed to in
writing by the parties. At the end of the term period, the City may determine, in its sole
discretion, to exercise an option to renew the contract for up to two periods of one (1) year each.
The City shall give notice to Consultant of its intention to exercise such option at least 30 days
prior to expiration of the base, or option, term.
4.2. Notice of Termination. The City reserves and has the right and privilege of
canceling, suspending or abandoning the execution of all or any part of the work contemplated
by this Agreement, with or without cause, at any time, by providing written notice to Consultant.
The termination of this Agreement shall be deemed effective upon receipt of the notice of
termination. In the event of such termination, Consultant shall immediately stop rendering
services under this Agreement unless directed otherwise by the City.
4.3. Compensation. In the event of termination, City shall pay Consultant for
reasonable costs incurred and professional services satisfactorily performed up to and including
the date of City's written notice of termination.
4.4 Documents. In the event of termination of this Agreement, all documents
prepared by Consultant in its performance of this Agreement including, but not limited to, inmate
intake reports and logs shall be delivered to the City within ten (10) days of delivery of
termination notice to Consultant, at no cost to City. Any use of uncompleted documents without
specific written authorization from Consultant shall be at City's sole risk and without liability or
legal expense to Consultant.
W.
5.0. INSURANCE
5.1. Minimum Scone and Limits of Insurance. Consultant shall obtain and maintain
during the life of this Agreement all of the following insurance coverages:
(a) Comprehensive general liability, including premises -operations,
products/completed operations, broad form property damage, blanket
contractual liability, independent contractors, personal injury with a policy
limit of not less than Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00), combined
single limits, per occurrence and aggregate.
(b) Automobile liability for owned vehicles, hired, and non -owned vehicles,
with a policy limit of not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00),
combined single limits, per occurrence and aggregate.
(c) Workers' compensation insurance as required by the State of California.
Consultant agrees to waive, and to obtain endorsements from its workers'
compensation insurer waiving, subrogation rights under its workers'
compensation insurance policy against the City and to require each of its
subcontractors, if any, to do likewise under their workers' compensation
insurance policies.
(d) Professional errors and omissions ("E&O") liability insurance with policy
limits of not less than Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000.00), combined
single limits, per occurrence and aggregate. Consultant shall obtain and
maintain, said E&O liability insurance during the life of this Agreement
and for three years after completion of the work hereunder.
5.2. Endorsements. The comprehensive general liability insurance policy shall contain
or be endorsed to contain the following provisions:
(a) Additional insureds: "The City of Costa Mesa and its elected and
appointed boards, officers, agents, and employees are additional insureds
with respect to this subject project and contract with City."
(b) Notice: "Said policy shall not terminate, nor shall it be cancelled, nor the
coverage reduced, until thirty (30) days after written notice is given to
City."
(c) Other insurance: "Any other insurance maintained by the City of Costa
Mesa shall be excess and not contributing with the insurance provided by
this policy."
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5.3 If any of such policies provide for a deductible or self-insured retention to provide
such coverage, the amount of such deductible or self-insured retention shall be approved in
advance by City. No policy of insurance issued as to which the City is an additional insured
shall contain a provision which requires that no insured except the named insured can satisfy any
such deductible or self-insured retention.
5.4. Certificates of Insurance: Consultant shall provide to City certificates of
insurance showing the insurance coverages and required endorsements described above, in a
form and content approved by City, prior to performing any services under this Agreement.
5.5. Non -limiting: Nothing in this Section shall be construed as limiting in any way,
the indemnification provision contained in this Agreement, or the extent to which Consultant
may be held responsible for payments of damages to persons or property.
6.0. GENERAL PROVISIONS
6.1. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the
parties with respect to any matter referenced herein and supersedes any and all other prior
writings and oral negotiations. This Agreement may be modified only in writing, and signed by
the parties in interest at the time of such modification. The terms of this Agreement shall prevail
over any inconsistent provision in any other contract document appurtenant hereto, including
exhibits to this Agreement.
6.2. Representatives. The City Manager or his designee shall be the representative of
City for purposes of this Agreement and may issue all consents, approvals, directives and
agreements on behalf of the City, called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly
provided in this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a representative for purposes of this Agreement who
shall be authorized to issue all consents, approvals, directives and agreements on behalf of
Consultant called for by this Agreement, except as otherwise expressly provided in this
Agreement.
6.3. Project Managers. City shall designate a Project Manager to work directly with
Consultant in the performance of this Agreement.
Consultant shall designate a Project Manager who shall represent it and be its
agent in all consultations with City during the term of this Agreement. Consultant or its Project
Manager shall attend and assist in all coordination meetings called by City.
6.4. Notices: Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications
concerning this Agreement or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery,
facsimile or mail and shall be addressed as set forth below. Such communication shall be
deemed served or delivered: a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal
delivery; b) at the time of transmission if such communication is sent by facsimile; and c) 48
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hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such
communication is sent through regular United States mail.
IF TO CONSULTANT:
Consultant
12345 Jefferson Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: 555-555-5555
Fax: 555-555-5555
Attn:
IF TO CITY:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Tel: 714-754-5156
Fax: 714-754-5330
Attn: Purchasing
6.5. Drug-free Workplace Policy. Consultant shall provide a drug-free workplace by
complying with all provisions set forth in City's Council Policy 100-5, attached hereto as Exhibit
"B" and incorporated herein by reference. Consultant's failure to conform to the requirements
set forth in Council Policy 100-5 shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and shall
be cause for immediate termination of this Agreement by City.
6.6. Attorneys' Fees: In the event that litigation is brought by any party in connection
with this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the opposing party all
costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by the prevailing party in the
exercise of any of its rights or remedies hereunder or the enforcement of any of the terms,
conditions, or provisions hereof.
6.7. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed under the
laws of the State of California without giving effect to that body of laws pertaining to conflict of
laws. In the event of any legal action to enforce or interpret this Agreement, the parties hereto
agree that the sole and exclusive venue shall be a court of competent jurisdiction located in
Orange County, California.
6.8. Assignment: Consultant shall not voluntarily or by operation of law assign,
transfer, sublet or encumber all or any part of Consultant's interest in this Agreement without
City's prior written consent. Any attempted assignment, transfer, subletting or encumbrance
shall be void and shall constitute a breach of this Agreement and cause for termination of this
Agreement. Regardless of City's consent, no subletting or assignment shall release Consultant of
Consultant's obligation to perform all other obligations to be performed by Consultant hereunder
for the term of this Agreement.
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6.9. Indemnification and Hold Harmless:
To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Consultant assumes liability for and shall save
and protect, hold harmless, indemnify, and defend the City and its elected and appointed
officials, officers, and employees (all the foregoing, hereinafter collectively, "Indemnitees")
from and against all claims, suits, demands, damages, losses, expenses, and liabilities of any kind
whatsoever (all the foregoing, hereinafter collectively "Claims") including, without limitation,
attorneys' fees, arising out of, resulting from, relating to, or claimed to have arisen out of,
resulted from or related to the engagement of Consultant or the performance of this Agreement
by the Consultant (including its subcontractors and suppliers)
It is expressly intended by the parties that Consultant's indemnity and defense obligations shall
apply, and Indemnitees shall be fully indemnified without offset, deduction or contribution,
regardless of any negligence or other fault of Indemnitees, or any of them, and whether or not
such Indemnitee negligence or other fault caused or contributed to the arising of the Claims.
"Claims" as used in this section shall include, without limitation, those for personal injuries,
wrongful death, mental or emotional distress, loss of consortium, damage to or loss of use of
real, personal or intangible property of any kind, loss of income, loss of earning capacity, and
business, financial, commercial or pecuniary losses of any kind whatsoever, and attorneys fees,
and costs and expenses of any kind whatsoever.
Consultant's indemnity and defense obligations shall cover the acts or omissions of any of
Consultant's subcontractors, and suppliers, and the employees of any of the foregoing.
The Consultant's indemnity and defense obligation under this Section includes, without
limitation, any claims, suits, demands, damages, losses, expenses, and liabilities arising from
allegations of violations of any federal, State, or local law or regulation, and from allegations of
violations of Consultant's or its subcontractor's personnel practices or from any allegation of an
injury to an employee of the Consultant or subcontractor performing work or labor necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Contract.
The indemnification obligations in this Section shall not be construed to negate, abridge or
otherwise reduce any other obligation of indemnity the Consultant may have with respect to the
City which may otherwise exist. If any judgment is rendered against the City or any of the other
individuals enumerated above in any such action, the Consultant shall, at its expense, satisfy and
discharge the same. This indemnification shall survive termination or expiration of this
Agreement.
6.10. Independent Contractor: Consultant is and shall be acting at all times as an
independent contractor and not as an employee of City. Consultant shall secure, at his expense,
and be responsible for any and all payment of Income Tax, Social Security, State Disability
Insurance Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, and other payroll deductions for
Consultant and its officers, agents, and employees, and all business licenses, if any are required,
in connection with the services to be performed hereunder.
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6.11 PERS Eli . ig bility Indemnification. In the event that Consultant or any employee,
agent, or subcontractor of Consultant providing services under this Agreement claims or is
determined by a court of competent jurisdiction or the California Public Employees Retirement
System (PERS) to be eligible for enrollment in PERS as an employee of the City, Consultant
shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City for the payment of any employee and/or
employer contributions for PERS benefits on behalf of Consultant or its employees, agents, or
subcontractors, as well as for the payment of any penalties and interest on such contributions,
which would otherwise be the responsibility of City.
Notwithstanding any other agency, state or federal policy, rule, regulation, law or
ordinance to the contrary, Consultant and any of its employees, agents, and subcontractors
providing service under this Agreement shall not qualify for or become entitled to, and hereby
agree to waive any claims to, any compensation, benefit, or any incident of employment by City,
including but not limited to eligibility to enroll in PERS as an employee of City and entitlement
to any contribution to be paid by City for employer contribution and/or employee contributions
for PERS benefits.
6.12. Ownership of Documents: All findings, reports, documents, information and data
including, but not limited to, computer tapes or discs, files and tapes furnished or prepared by
Consultant or any of its subcontractors in the course of performance of this Agreement, shall be
and remain the sole property of City. Consultant agrees that any such documents or information
shall not be made available to any individual or organization without the prior consent of City.
Any use of such documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement, and any use
of incomplete documents, shall be at the sole risk of City and without liability or legal exposure
to Consultant. City shall indemnify and hold harmless Consultant from all claims, damages,
losses, and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from City's use of such
documents for other projects not contemplated by this Agreement or use of incomplete
documents furnished by Consultant. Consultant shall deliver to City any findings, reports,
documents, information, data, in any form, including but not limited to, computer tapes, discs,
files audio tapes or any other Project related items as requested by City or its authorized
representative, at no additional cost to the City.
6.13. Confidentiality: Any City materials to which the Consultant has access,
information that reasonably might be construed as private or containing personal identifiable
information, or materials prepared by the Consultant during the course of this Agreement
(collectively referred to as "confidential information") shall be held in confidence by the
Consultant, who shall exercise all reasonable precautions to prevent the disclosure of
confidential information to anyone except the officers, employees and agents of the Consultant
as necessary to accomplish the rendition of services set forth in this Agreement. Consultant shall
not release any reports, information, private or promotional information or materials, whether
deemed confidential or not, to any third parry without the approval of the City.
6.14. Responsibility for Errors. Consultant shall be responsible for its work and results
under this Agreement. Consultant, when requested, shall furnish clarification and/or explanation
as may be required by the City's representative, regarding any services rendered under this
Agreement at no additional cost to City. In the event that an error or omission attributable to
Consultant occurs, then Consultant shall, at no cost to City, provide all necessary design
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drawings, estimates and other Consultant professional services necessary to rectify and correct
the matter to the sole satisfaction of City and to participate in any meeting required with regard
to the correction.
6.15. Prohibited Employ: Consultant will not employ any regular employee of
City while this Agreement is in effect.
6.16. Order of Precedence: In the event of an inconsistency in this Agreement and any
of the attached Exhibits, the terms set forth in this Agreement shall prevail. If, and to the extent
this Agreement incorporates by reference any provision of the Proposal, such provision shall be
deemed a part of this Agreement. Nevertheless, if there is any conflict among the terms and
conditions of this Agreement and those of any such provision or provisions so incorporated by
reference, this Agreement shall govern over the Proposal.
6.17. Costs: Each party shall bear its own costs and fees incurred in the preparation and
negotiation of this Agreement and in the performance of its obligations hereunder except as
expressly provided herein.
6.18. No Third Party Beneficiary Rights: This Agreement is entered into for the sole
benefit of City and Consultant and no other parties are intended to be direct or incidental
beneficiaries of this Agreement and no third party shall have any right in, under or to this
Agreement.
6.19 Headings: Paragraphs and subparagraph headings contained in this Agreement
are included solely for convenience and are not intended to modify, explain or to be a full or
accurate description of the content thereof and shall not in any way affect the meaning or
interpretation of this Agreement.
6.20. Construction: The parties have participated jointly in the negotiation and drafting
of this Agreement. In the event an ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises with
respect to this Agreement, this Agreement shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties
and in accordance with its fair meaning. There shall be no presumption or burden of proof
favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this
Agreement.
6.21. Amendments: Only a writing executed by the parties hereto or their respective
successors and assigns may amend this Agreement.
6.22. Waiver: The delay or failure of either party at any time to require performance or
compliance by the other of any of its obligations or agreements shall in no way be deemed a
waiver of those rights to require such performance or compliance. No waiver of any provision of
this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative
of the party against whom enforcement of a waiver is sought. The waiver of any right or remedy
in respect to any occurrence or event shall not be deemed a waiver of any right or remedy in
respect to any other occurrence or event, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
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6.23. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable in any circumstance, such determination shall not
affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions hereof or of the
offending provision in any other circumstance. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the value of
this Agreement, based upon the substantial benefit of the bargain for any party is materially
impaired, which determination as made by the presiding court or arbitrator of competent
jurisdiction shall be binding, then both parties agree to substitute such provision(s) through good
faith negotiations.
6.24. Counterparts: This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts,
each of which shall be deemed an original. All counterparts shall be construed together and shall
constitute one agreement.
6.25. Corporate Authority: The persons executing this Agreement on behalf of the
parties hereto warrant that they are duly authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of said
parties and that by doing so, the parties hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by
and through their respective authorized officers, as of the date first above written.
CITY OF COSTA MESA,
A municipal corporation
Date:
City Manager of Costa Mesa
CONSULTANT
Date:
Signature
Name and Title
Social Security or Taxpayer ID Number
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Date:
City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE:
Date:
Risk Management
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Date:
Project Manager
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EXHIBIT A
CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL
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EXHIBIT B
CITY COUNCIL POLICY 100-5
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SUBJECT
POLICY
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DATE
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
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BACKGROUND
Under the Federal Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988, passed as part of omnibus drug legislation enacted
November 18, 1988, contractors and grantees of Federal funds must certify that they will provide drug-
free workplaces. At the present time, the City of Costa Mesa, as a sub -grantee of Federal funds under a
variety of programs, is required to abide by this Act. The City Council has expressed its support of the
national effort to eradicate drug abuse through the creation of a Substance Abuse Committee, institution of
a City-wide D.A.R.E. program in all local schools and other activities in support of a drug-free
community. This policy is intended to extend that effort to contractors and grantees of the City of Costa
Mesa in the elimination of dangerous drugs in the workplace.
PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Policy to:
1. Clearly state the City of Costa Mesa's commitment to a drug-free society.
2. Set forth guidelines to ensure that public, private, and nonprofit organizations receiving funds
from the City of Costa Mesa share the commitment to a drug-free workplace.
POLICY
The City Manager, under direction by the City Council, shall take the necessary steps to see that the
following provisions are included in all contracts and agreements entered into by the City of Costa
Mesa involving the disbursement of funds.
1. Contractor or Sub -grantee hereby certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by:
a. Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in Contractor's
and/or sub -grantee's workplace, specifically the job site or location included in this
contract, and specifying the actions that will be taken against the employees for
violation of such prohibition;
b. Establishing a Drug -Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
1. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
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POLICY
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DATE
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
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2. Contractor's and/or sub -grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free
workplace;
3. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance
programs; and
4. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations occurring in the workplace;
c. Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the
contract be given a copy of the statement required by subparagraph A;
d. Notifying the employee in the statement required by subparagraph 1 A that, as a
condition of employment under the contract, the employee will:
1. Abide by the terms of the statement; and
2. Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a
violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after
such conviction;
e. Notifying the City of Costa Mesa within ten (10) days after receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 from an employee or otherwise receiving the actual notice of such
conviction;
f. Taking one of the following actions within thirty (30) days of receiving notice under
subparagraph 1 D 2 with respect to an employee who is so convicted:
1. Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and
including termination; or
2. Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a
Federal, State, or local health agency, law enforcement, or other
appropriate agency;
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3. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive.
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g. Making a good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of
subparagraphs 1 A through 1 F, inclusive
2. Contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be deemed to be in violation of this Policy if the City of
Costa Mesa determines that:
a. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has made a false certification under paragraph 1
above;
b. Contractor and/or sub -grantee has violated the certification by failing to carry out
the requirements of subparagraphs 1 A through 1 G above;
c. Such number of employees of Contractor and/or sub -grantee have been convicted
of violations of criminal drug statutes for violations occurring in the workplace as
to indicate that the contractor and/or sub -grantee has failed to make a good faith
effort to provide a drug-free workplace.
3. Should any contractor and/or sub -grantee be deemed to be in violation of this Policy pursuant
to the provisions of 2 A, B, and C, a suspension, termination or debarment proceeding subject
to applicable Federal, State, and local laws shall be conducted. Upon issuance of any final
decision under this section requiring debarment of a contractor and/or sub -grantee, the
contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be ineligible for award of any contract, agreement or grant
from the City of Costa Mesa for a period specified in the decision, not to exceed five (5) years.
Upon issuance of any final decision recommending against debarment of the contractor and/or
sub -grantee, the contractor and/or sub -grantee shall be eligible for compensation as provided
by law.
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EXHIBIT C
CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
MA
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EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATION
Please indicate by signing below one of the following two statements. Only sign one statement.
I certify that Proposer and Proposer's representatives have not had any communication with a
City Councilmember concerning the Telecommunications Technical Services RFP at any time
after October 19, 2011.
I certify that Proposer or Proposer's representatives have communicated after October 19, 2011
with a City Councilmember concerning the Telecommunications Technical Services RFP. A
copy of all such communications is attached to this form for public distribution.
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PRICING PROPOSAL FORM
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICES
Provide hourly rates, along with estimated annual pricing in accordance with the City's current
requirements, as set forth in section 3 Scope of Work. Also provide your firm's proposed Staffing
Plan on a separate sheet of paper. Proposer should use a separate form to state pricing for any
added value.
Pricing shall remain firm for a minimum of two (2) years. Any and all requests for pricing adjustments for
follow-on contract renewal periods shall be provided no later than sixty (60) days prior to the end of the
contract period. Any such proposed price adjustments shall not exceed The Bureau of Labor Statistics
Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for Los Angles -Riverside -Orange County, CA, All Items, Not
Seasonally Adjusted, "annualized change comparing the original proposal month and the same month in
the subsequent year. (This information may be found on the U.S. Department of Labor's website at
www.bls.gov.)
Employee
Hourly Rate
Hours worked
Total Cost
Overtime rate
Total Estimated Annual Price $
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DISQUALIFICATION QUESTIONNAIRE
The Contractor shall complete the following questionnaire:
Has the Contractor, any officer of the Contractor, or any employee of the Contractor who has
proprietary interest in the Contractor, ever been disqualified, removed, or otherwise prevented
from bidding on, or completing a federal, state, or local government project because of a
violation of law or safety regulation?
Yes No
If the answer is yes, explain the circumstances in the following space.
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DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNMENT POSITIONS
Each Proposer shall disclose below whether any owner or employee of the firm currently hold
positions as elected or appointed officials, directors, officers, or employees of a governmental
entity or held such positions in the past twelve months. List below or state "None."
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
Costa Mesa Police Department
Telecommunications Technical Services
EQUIPMENT INVENTORY/LOCATION
Telephone System
See attachment
Data Network
Network cabling, both copper and fiber, jacks, throughout City facilities
Amp and Leviton hardware
Paging Systems
Simplex at Police Facility (New)
Various Ducane, Bogen at City Hall (Very Old)
Bogen C100 at all six fire stations for both paging and fire alert dispatch
Bogen C30 at Communications Center
Intercom Systems
4 AllenTel call boxes at Police Facility
Jail door access intercom at Police Facility
Jail prisoner visitor intercom system at Police Facility
Intercoms systems on fire vehicles; David -Clarke and Sigtronics with interface
into the vehicle radios
Recording Systems
Stancil recorder for radio and telephone at Communications Center
Pyxis recorder at Police Dept. and Communications Center
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Fire Station Alert Systems
Includes but not limited to Motorola Moscad control units, in-house built relay
boards, signal light blocks, power supplies, and PA interface (see PA above)
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
See attachment
Vehicles
115 Police vehicles
46 Patrol Units
Code 3 Lightbars
Unitrol Siren/Controllers
Troy Consoles
Gamber-Johnson MDC Mounts
Setina Cages
Rhino Pushbumpers
Motorola Radios and MDC's
L3 Video system
Broadband interface modem
12 Motorcycles
24 Support Units — Animal Control, Parking, CSI, Trailers
33 Plain Units — Chief, Captains, Lieutenants, Detectives, Admin.
22 Fire vehicles
13 Supression units — Engines, Truck, Quint, USAR, BC
Lights, Sirens
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Radios, MDC's
9 Support units — Chief, Admin, Prevention, Utility
45 Public Works vehicles — City Hall, Parks, Streets, Maintenance
Radios only
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
UPS INVENTORY
Fire Sta 1 - APC 3000 & APC 1500
Fire Sta 2 - APC 3000
Fire Sta 3 - APC 1000
Fire Sta 4 - APC 3000
Fire Sta 6 - APC 3000
Neighborhood CC - APC 3000 (2)
Balearic CC - APC 1000
Corporation Yard Maintenance Services/Parks Office - APC 1000
Corporation Yard Streets Office - APC 1000
Metro Substation (SCP) - APC 1500
ABLE Helicopter Hanger (Airport) - APC 1500
Civic Center Telecom Equipment Room (PD Basement) - APC 1500 (7)
Telecommunications Shop - APC 1500
Communications Center — Best Ferraps 5KVA with extended battery packs
GE ST2000 with extended battery packs
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
Costa Mesa Police Department
Telecommunications Technical Services
TELEPHONE SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The City of Costa has eight specific sites for City operations. These sites will be outlined both as
whole and individually.
Total number of voice terminals using a switch port: 783
Total digital ports with digital voice terminals: 384
Total analog ports with analog voice terminals, faxes, modem, and data lines: 344
Total voice mail box subscribers: 596
System is composed of as follows:
One (1) Avaya Definity G3 si Release 7 switch
Six (6) Avaya Definity ProLogic switches
One (1) pair Avaya 6000 Office Branch Extenders
One (1) Avaya Intuity Audix Voice Mail Release 2
One(1) Avaya/Vermark Call Account System
System Administration Terminal for the telephone/voice mail systems
System Administration Terminal for the call accounting system
RAD Fiber modems
Data modules
Western Electric coin pay phone
W.
TDD telephone units
Site 1 Civic Center — City Hall, Police Facility, Communications Center and Fire Sta 5
Definity G3si switch: carrier A thru D
UPS
Intuity Audix Voice Mail system
Avaya/Vermark Call Account System
SAT terminals
Data modules
7 RAD Fiber modems
1 Pay phone
TDD telephone unit
282 digital voice terminals
271 analog voice terminals, faxes, modems, and data lines.
Site 2 Fire Station 2 —
Definity ProLogic switch
RAD Fiber modem
PSU and modem
RMATS modem
7 digital voice terminals
3 analog faxes, modems, data line
1 Avaya PagePal
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Site 3 Community Center — Community and Recreation Centers, Fire Sta 3, PD Sub
Definity ProLogic switch
RAD Fiber modem
PSU and modem
RMATS modem
22 digital voice terminals
8 analog voice terminals, faxes, data lines
1 Avaya PagePal
Site 4 Operations Complex — Fire Sta 4, Parks Maintenance and Corp Yards
Definity ProLogic switch
RAD Fiber modem
PSU and modem
RMATSmodem
31 Digital voice terminals
14 analog voice terminals, faxes, data lines
2 Avaya PagePals
Site 5 Fire Station 1 —
Definity ProLogic switch
RAD Fiber modem
PSU and modem
RMATS modem
9 digital voice terminals
3 analog voice terminals, faxes, data lines
1 Avaya PagePal
Site 6 Fire Station 6 —
Definity ProLogic switch
RAD Fiber modem
PSU and modem
RMATS modem
8 digital voice terminals
3 analog voice terminals, faxes, data lines
1 Avaya PagePal
Site 7 South Coast Plaza Police Substation —
Definity ProLogic switch
RAD Fiber modem
Data module
RMATS modem
6 digital voice terminals
2 analog fax, data line
Site 8 Community Center —
6000 Office Branch Extender
RAD Fiber modem
8 digital voice terminals
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR
TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNICAL SERVICES
AMENDMENT NO. 1
Finance Department
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Released on October 19, 2011
The referenced document has been modified as per the attached Amendment No. 1
Please sign this Amendment where designated and return the executed copy with
submission of your proposal. This amendment is hereby made part of the referenced
proposal as through fully set forth therein. Any questions regarding this amendment
should be addressed to Richard Amadril, email rick.amadril(d)costamesaca.uov.
To be added under Section 5 Process for Submitting Proposal;
Conditions for Proposal Acceptance
Proposers may propose to perform some or all of the services identified in this Request for
Proposals. The City will consider partial proposals and may award contracts for some or all of
the services identified and may award more than one contract. If your Proposal is for only some
of the services identified, please clearly identify which services you propose to provide.
All other provisions of the invitation of this proposal shall remain in their entirety.
Vendors hereby acknowledge receipt and understanding of the above Amendment.
Signature Date
Typed Name and Title
Company Name
Address
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICES
Police Department
Support Services
CITY OF COSTA MESA
Released on October 19, 2011
The referenced document has been modified as per the attached Amendment No. 2
Please sign this Amendment where designated and return the executed copy with
submission of your proposal. This amendment is hereby made part of the referenced
proposal as through fully set forth therein. Any questions regarding this amendment
should be addressed to Richard Amadril, email ramadril(&ci.costa-mesa.ca.us.
2. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
This request for proposal will be governed by the following schedule:
Release of RFP October 19, 2011
Mandatory Walk -Through October 26, 2011
(Meet at City Hall Lobby, 77 Fair Dr., Costa Mesa @ 9AM — 11AM)
Deadline for Written Questions November 3, 2011
Responses to Questions Posted on Web November 10, 2011
Proposals are Due November-
New Proposal due date December 2, 2011
Interview (if held) December 1, 2011
Approval of Contract TBD
All dates are subject to change at the discretion of the City
All other provisions of the invitation of this proposal shall remain in their entirety.
Vendors hereby acknowledge receipt and understanding of the above Amendment.
Signature Date
Typed Name and Title
Company Name
Address
QUESTIONS &ANSWERS
Each RFP has a schedule of events. Listed on the
schedule of events are the deadlines for written
question submittals and the date responses to the
written questions are to be posted to the City
website. This allows all prospective proposers the
same opportunity to submit written questions via
email, regarding the RFP and to view the City's
responses.
No questions were submitted for the
Telecommunications Technical Services RFP
VENDOR LIST
This is a requirement under the Costa Mesa Municipal
Code, Title 2- Administration, Chapter V. Finance,
Article 2 Purchasing, and Section 2-166 Procedure for
purchases exceeding fifty thousand dollars (a) (2). In
addition, the City places solicitation on two e -
procurement websites.
Vendor List - RFP Communications Technical Services
Vendor Name DBA
Vendor Rep email
Phone Fax Street Address
City
State
Zip
CABLE Express Corporation Xctec
1978
5404 South Bay Rd
Syracuse
NY
13212
IKON
1954
16715 Von Carman Ave,100
Irvine
CA
92606
XE Hidings, Inc.
1994
3221 Twentieth St.
San Francisco
CA
94110
Pinnacle Telecommunication, Inc.
1984
6205 S. Walnut St.
Loomis
CA
92650
RedRock Security and Cabling
2001
6 Morgan, Ste 162
Irvine
CA
92618
Viper Cabling Co.
2004
7425 Orangthorpe Ave.
Buena Park
CA
90621
From:
Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 1:52 PM
To: AMADRIL, RICK
Subject: FW: Results Summary from the Radio Installation and Repair Survey
Rick,
Here are potential vendors for the Public Safety Communications Technical Installations
From•.
Sent:Thursday, March 17, 2011 11:28 AM
To: OCLEITA
Subject: Results Summary from the Radio Installation and Repair Survey
I received responses from individuals representing a total of eleven agencies. Thanks to all who were able to
respond.
Most agencies are using either OC Communications or in house resources to do their installations and repairs. A
few agencies are using the following companies to do some or all of their installations:
Company
Location
Phone
OTA Communications
Costa Mesa
(866) 682-9111
ComSerCo
Westminster
(800) 690-8660
10-8 Retrofitters
Ontario
(909) 593-2900
West Coast
Riverside
file:///FI/... Book/Vendor%20List/FW%2OResults%2OSummary%20from%20the%2ORadio%20Installation%2Oand%2ORepair%2OSurvey.htm[5/12/2012 9:59:15 PM]
PROPOSALS
This section contains all proposals received by the City
of Costa Mesa that are related to this RFP.
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City of Costa Mesa
Kimberly Hall Barlow
City Attorney's Office
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Re: Telecommunications Technical Services
To Whore It May Concern,
ComSerCo
C 0 M M U N I C A T 1 0 N S
Since 1947
wwwocomserco.com
Two -Way Radio Sales • Service
Rentals • CCN • Paging
Communications Centers
ComSerCo, Inc. wishes to thank the City of Costa Mesa for allowing us to provide a proposal for the
Telecommunications Technical Services for the City.
Given the nature and extent of the services provided by the current staff of Costa Mesa on the vehicles and
communication equipment for the City, we are prepared to offer the City to the fullest extent our capabilities and
knowledge to assist the City in its' transition from the in-house services its' accustomed to, to a reliable source the
City can depend and rely on.
ComSerCo, Inc. has had extensive experience in troubleshooting, repairing and installing the equipment listed in
the RFP. We have been in business since 1947, and have acquired the knowledge and expertise necessary to excel
to the top of our industry as a one-stop shop for all your communications needs. We have had our technicians
complete numerous training courses to stay on top of the ever changing industry standards. We maintain
company -wide current, calibrated equipment to efficiently and effectively troubleshoot and repair the equipment
utilized by the City.
We are local to the City, with our shop located at 14600 Goldenwest, Suite 104C, Westminster, CA 92683, 714-898-
4700, and we are extremely knowledgeable of the equipment currently utilized by the City.
Please accept our proposal with a 180 day price guarantee from the date of this letter.
Respe ully 1
President/CEO
ComserCo, Inc.
OMOTOROLA
Authorized Two -Way Radio Dealer
Corporate Office
Riverside Shop
1445 Spruce St.
Ste. #B
Riverside, CA 92507
(951) 781-2940
Westminster Shop
14600 Goldenwest
#1040
Westminster, CA 92683
(714) 898-4700
Palm Desert Shop
77-564 Country Club Dr.
Ste. #130
Palm Desert, CA 92211
(760) 772-4281
Victorville Shop
15354 Bonanza, #C
Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 245-8462
Methodology
1. It is ComSerCo's desire to work directly with the City for any and all developments, changes,
enhancements to the current Communication setup within the City. With new, innovative
products introduced to the market that will enhance the capabilities of the City and its'
communication system, it is our job to introduce those options as an efficiently, cost-saving
alternative to the City. We strive to provide the best in sales and service to the City, and
with the ever changing needs of the City, we are prepared to provide the product or service
that is expected of an outside vendor. We utilize over 20 years of experience, on average
with our 31 employees, in the communications industry listening, consulting, and providing
what the City requires now, and in the future.
2. Communication between the City and ComSerCo is the key element to achieving the
ultimate goal for both entities. If daily, weekly, or monthly dialogue/meetings is necessary
to maintain cohesiveness, then that is what ComSerCo will provide. Communication is vital
to any situation, but when it comes to Public Safety proper communication will allow both
entities to work seamlessly to achieve the ultimate goal, and that is a fluid environment with
little disturbance to the day to day operation of the City.
3. Regarding the transition period, the ideal situation would be to have our own exit meeting
with the two employees currently servicing the City. Though the RFP outlines their duties, it
would behoove us, if awarded, to have a one on one meeting to clearly understand the
duties/roles of how these two individuals served the City, as well as obtain/grasp the
knowledge necessary to meet/exceed the City's expectations.
ComSerCo is very efficient and expedient in its' troubleshooting and repairing equipment;
however, it is vital to us to understand what the current expectation level is of the City to
adjust accordingly to make the transition as transparent as possible for the City. Our goal is
to meet or exceed what the City is currently receiving in service.
ComSerCo is well staffed to handle any fluctuation in work if the situation occurs. It is our
job to stay on top of our vendors and their pricing, and properly relay that information to
the City. Normally our vendors will have a 1-3% increase on their products annually. Any
fluctuation in pricing will be immediately relayed to the City once we are made aware of it.
4. In relation to the utilization, or requirements we will need from City staff, this will all fall
under the constant necessity to communicate on current/future issues/needs.
Communication is vital to everything, and with that will form the necessary relationship
needed to make the transition work for the City.
5. ComSerCo is fortunate to have a vast array of products and services available to provide the
City with a vast array of options to enhance or expand the current system. With the
experience we have in sales, service, and engineering of systems we are able to provide the
City with cost-saving alternatives that will allow the City to operate with current technology
and increasing productivity across the board.
6. Though ComSerCo has had a long standing relationship with Tom North, our desire is to not
persue any current or former employee of the City. We would aspire to utilize Mr. North's
experience with the City in the beginning stages of the transition; however, that would be as
far as we would go regarding communicating with him.
7. ComSerCo currently utilizes a 3,000 sq. ft. facility in Westminster, but we are inquiring about
utilizing the existing bay/warehouse currently used by the City for repairs and installations if
granted. Outside of the current on-site facility, there is no desire to acquire additional
space/locations for this contract.
Staffing
Westminster Shop Manager/Sales Rep
has been with ComSerCo for over 10 years, and is well diversed in his knowledge of 2 -way
radio communications. He is our top sales rep and operates one of our number one revenue generating
shops out of four locations.
He will serve as the overall project manager for the contract, and will be your point of contact for any
questions or concerns.
Senior Technician
- is well trained and versed in the troubleshooting and repair of all major components of the
City's system. He has attended many training courses on the Motorola products the City currently
utilizes. He will be the main technician for any console or infrastructure troubleshooting and repairs.
has been with ComSerCo for 5 years, but served in a similar capacity for the City of Glendale
and their expansive ICIS system. He has been assigned to all major projects and contracts out of our
Westminster facility because of his experience and knowledge.
Senior Technician
_ has been with ComSerCo for over 30 years, and currently serves as our Riverside facility shop
manager.
= will be the primary backup to Mr. Baldwin if the necessity arises.
As with has attended many training courses and is highly recognized within the
industry as one of the top technicians in the Western Region. He is also in charge of our Public Safety
Division.
Lead Installer
- has been with ComSerCo for over 10 years, and is well versed in the troubleshooting and
repair of equipment in each departments vehicles.
He is a graduate of Devey Institue, and is very knowledgable.
■ in his duties over the past 10+ years, has installed, troubleshot, and repaired every piece of
equipment that goes into a vehicle.
He is more than capable in addressing the needs of the City with their current fleet.
Lead Installer
- has been with ComSerCo for over 5 years, and we are very fortunate to have him as a part of
our team.
Like brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise when handling the installation,
troubleshooting, and repair of all of the equipment in each departments' vehicles.
Qualifications
ComSerCo has had the honor and privilege to provide its' best in sales, installation, and service to many
customers.
Along with some of the current Orange County agencies such as Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Fullerton,
and Westminster to name a few, we have been fortunate to have provided company -wide our
knowledge and expertise to many agencies such as the City of Costa Mesa.
We are fortunate that the majority of our staff has been with ComSerCo at a minimum average of five
years. During that time frame with have assisted in expanding/enhanced the radio systems of the City of
Whittier, City of Riverside, City of Murrietta, City of Pasadena, City of Beverly Hills, ERICA (Eastern
Riverside County Agency) comprised of the cities of Palm Springs, Indio, Cathedral City, Desert Hot
Springs, and Beaumont, along with WECA (West End Communications Authority) which comprised of the
cities of Ontario, Monclair, Upland, Chino, and Rancho Cucamonga. We've also been involved in the
Orange County system, and currently are working with Motorola on the upgrading of that system.
The staff mentioned in the Staffing section of this proposal were involved in most of those projects to
some degree. We currently staff 17 technicians company -wide who have a minimum of 5 years
experience all the way up to 35 years experience.
We have been designated as a Premier Service Partner by Motorola, which is the highest rating for
service providers for them. The qualifications to meet this achievement include, but not limited to,
training, financial status, equipment, and length of tenure of our employees.
Three examples of agencies we are currently providing service to that mirror the requirements of the
RFP of the City are:
City of Beverly Hills
Maintain infrastructure, dispatch, and in -car radio equipment
2001 -Present
City of Murrieta
Maintain infrastructure, dispatch, and in -car radio equipment
2000 -Present
City of Whittier
Maintain infrastructure, dispatch, and in -car radio equipment
1998 -Present
ComSerCo understands time is of the essence when it comes to turn -around time for major system
issues.
All mobile and handheld radios, along with Mobile Data Terminals, will be addressed within a 24-48 hour
window given the magnitude of the issue. If parts are needed, or the unit needs to be sent to the
manufacture, the average turn -around time is 3-5 business days.
Dispatch Consoles, Dispatch Workstations, Fire Alerting Systems, and any infrastructure issues are
responded to within a 4 -hour window from when the initial call is placed for service.
The 4 -hour window applies to 24hour by 7 day a week calls; however, this only applies to a major
system issue. Items such as headset jacks, monitors, microphones do not apply and will be handled on
the next business day.
Financial Capacity
Due to changes in our operating systems, we currently are behind in providing current, up to date
financials.
FYE'09-10 financials ending in March of 2010 can be provided upon request.
Fee Proposal
Please see Appendix D.
Pricing is valid for a minimum of 180 days from date of proposal.
Disclosure
Aside from a working relationship with Tom North while with the City, ComSerCo does not have any past
or current business or personal relationships with any current Costa Mesa elected officials, appointed
officials, or City employees.
Sample Agreement
ComSerCo has no exceptions or conditions to the Sample Agreement provided in the RFP.
Exclusions to Contract
The following are items listed in the RFP that ComSerCo is excluding themselves from proposing on:
Telephone system(s)
Computer Network
Intercom Systems
Public Address Systems
Video Production/ Cable TV
All other items tasks requested in the RFP outside of the tasks listed above will be proposed on.
EVALUATION DOCUMENTS
This section shows evaluation instructions, meeting
agenda(s), evaluation forms, reference check letter,
negotiation check list, evaluation committee member
statement and suggested interview questions.
CITY OF COSTA MESA
FINANCE DEPARMENT
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: EVALUATION COMMITTEE
FROM: RICHARD AMADRIL, RFP FACILITATOR
DATE: DECEMBER 19, 2011
SUBJECT: EVALUATION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICES
You have been chosen for the evaluations of the following proposals:
• ComSev Company
Attached is an evaluation template you will be using for each proposal that will be distributed to you.
For each criterion, enter the number in the score box based on the following scale:
0 - (Zero) Criterion was not address at all.
1 — Unacceptable
2 — Below Average
3 — Average
4 — Above Average
5 — Exceptional
You should evaluate the proposal independently and each proposal is to be evaluated against RFP
requirements. If you need further clarification, do not contact the proposer but e-mail your questions to
me instead.
After your review, please forward your evaluation sheets to me not later that than January 13, 2012, so I
can summarize your scores. I will then schedule a meeting so we can discuss the scores given to each
proposal and develop a team score.
W
ou have an uestions regarding this process, please call me at 714-754-5227 or email me at
Thank you for your participation and cooperation in this project.
Distribution:
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Evaluation Committee Agenda
Team: Telecommunications Technical Services
Process/Project: Contracting City Services Date:
Time:
Place:
Time
Agenda Topics:
Person Providing Information:
Review Action Items
Rick Amadril
Topic 1: RFP Schedule of Events
Committee
Topic 2: Evaluation Instructions
Rick Amadril
Topic 3: Member Statements
Rick Amadril
Topic 4: Evaluation Forms & Scores
Rick Amadril
Topic 5: Interviews Forms, Scores & Questions
Rick Amadril & Committee
Topic 6: Reference checks & Questions
Rick Amadril & Committee
Topic 7: Negotiation checklist
Rick Amadril
Topic 8: Overall Pre -Award Selection Process
Rick Amadril
Identify Items for Evaluation Committee
Committee
ATTENTIVE LISTENING SKILLS
• Be motivated to listen
• If you must speak, ask questions.
• Be alert to nonverbal cues.
• Let them tell the story.
• Do not interrupt when they are speaking.
• Fight off distractions.
• Do not trust your memory. (We will have a recorder at these
interviews)
• Listen with a goal in mind. (I.e. how well will I work with
these people.)
• Look at them in the eye.
• React to the message, not the person.
• Don't get angry.
• Remember, it is impossible to listen and speak at the same
time. Poor listeners tend to concentrate on what they have to
say rather than on what their counterpart is saying, and they
use their listening time preparing for their next turn to speak.
• Listening is not a passive role for this acquisition.
Neactiaticn Team Checklist for Contract
Discussicns
for Telecommunication
Technical
Services
*hat Should Be ,, In the Final
Ideas for Negotiating
Contract Terms
and Conditions
�Contract?
1. A description, including the version number
1. Considering placing the source code in escrow.
Software
Licensing
and release date, of all prime and third -party
2. Ensure that all rights of usage apply to the
software being purchased.
third -party products as well as the base software.
2. Detail of the ownership rights to the source
3. Obtain recent versions of the functional,
code and object code -including all
technical, and end-user documentation
enhancements and modifications to the
4. Include a copy of the original RFP as exhibits
software -as well as technical and functional
to the contract.
documentations
5. Outsourcing protection clause.
3. Stated limitations on who has the right to
use the software.
4. Terms for outsourcing of support services
for the software.
Scope of Services
1. A comprehensive description of the scope
1. Construct language in the contract that details
of the contract and services that will be
the scope of services for the services. Make
provided during implementation.
reference to the original RFP and SOW.
2. The process for adjusting the scope of
2. Develop a clear change control process that
services.
details the procedures for amending or modifying
the scope.
Pricing Metrics
1. The pricing/licensing metric used to
1. Negotiate terms that make the most long-term
determine the cost of the services.
economical sense for the city
2. The user pricing formula
2. Watch for hourly rate increases for services
3. Price protection for each unplanned service
that are outside of the current scope of the
hour.
contract. Negotiate a cap on the hourly rate for
4. The fixed hourly rate and total cost of the
such services.
implementation services.
3.Request hourly rates and total cost for each of
the services being provided by the vendor,
including the training, change management,
process re-engineering, data conversion, and
interface development.
Payment Schedule
1. Terms and conditions for release of
1. Avoid paying on standard invoicing terms.
payment to the vendor for the software.
Develop a results -based agreement in which you
2. Terms and conditions for release of
only paid when a product or service is accepted.
payment to the vendor for each of the
2. No large deposits for implementation services.
implementation services.
Clearly link the project timeline to the payment
3. The method that the vendor will use to track
schedule and tie all payments to acceptance of a
and report receivables.
specific deliverable or major milestone.
4. The predetermined time frame for payment
3. Define the time frame for paying the vendor
to the vendor.
once a deliverable is accepted. 30 days.
5. The procedures for resolving disputes over
4. Develop performance incentives and penalties
invoiced amounts.
that are manageable and meaningful.
5. Negotiate a holdback of payment for each
milestone.
6. Release the final milestone payment, including
holdbacks, after the full system, as described in
the SOW, has been delivered, installed, tested and
Richard Amadril
Neactiaticn Team Checklist for Contract
Discussicns for Telecommunication Technical
Services
Procedures and
Qualifications for
Acceptance of the
System
1. The definition of acceptance of each project
milestone.
2. The procedures for accepting each
deliverable.
3. Clearly defined responsibilities for
acceptance.
4. The process for resolving issues that
prevent acceptance.
System Warranty 1. The start and end of the warranty period.
2. The term and scope of the vendor's
warranty obligation.
3. The definition of acceptable performance of
the system after it is implemented.
Maintenance and 1. The provisions of the maintenance
Support agreement including bug -fixes and version
upgrades/uploads.
2. The term of the maintenance period.
3. The response time within which the vendor
must respond to a problem.
4. The type of technical support received as
part of the maintenance agreement.
5. The acceptable uptime of the system
Richard Amadril
I. Specify acceptance test criteria for all major
deliverables including the installation of the off -
the -shelf -software, customized training
documentation, interface development, data
conversion, and the final system.
2. Use the SOW as a basis for developing the
acceptance criteria.
3. Final acceptance should relate to the successful
operation of the entire system -including how it
performs on the hardware.
4. Define time frames for conducting acceptance
tests that are reasonable. Allow ample time for
your implementation team to fully test the
system.
5.Clearly define the process for correcting
deficiencies and rerunning tests.
6. Define deadlines, review procedures, and
responsibilities for acceptance of each
deliverable.
1. The warranty period should begin after full and
final acceptance of the system.
2. Include a provision that warrants that the
software will work in an acceptable manner on
the hardware that is being used to run the system.
3. Negotiate a six to 12 month warranty period
that not only covers the base software, but also all
enhancements, modifications, and third -party
applications.
4. Ensure that all bug -fixes are available before
the maintenance period begins and are licensed
free of charge during the warranty period.
1. Define the types of support like telephone, on-
line and on-site support.
2. Ensure that all third -party software is
supported by the agreement.
3. Negotiate a service level agreement and
escalation procedure for each type of support.
Develop the SLAB based on critical and non-
critical problems.
4. Require the vendor to provide at least 18
months of support after the release of a new
version of the software.
5. Negotiate for the period to begin after the
warranty expires.
6. Negotiate a cap on all future maintenance fees.
Use a standard index like CPI + 2%
Neactiaticn Team Checklist for Contract
Discussicns for Telecommunication Technical
Services
Contract Terms
'What Should Be Included In the Final
Ideas for Negotiating
and Conditions
Contract?
1. Develop clearly defined procedures for
Term and
1. The term of the contract and provisions for
Termination
extending the time frame
creating new work -orders or extending the
2. The circumstances under which vendor or
contract beyond the originally agreed upon term.
we can terminate the agreement.
2. Maintain the flexibility to terminate, with or
3. The lead-time to terminate.
without cause, at anytime during the project.
4. The procedures for developing a transition
3. Clearly define what constitutes cause such as
plan.
violation of the warranty agreement or any other
5. The responsibilities of each party should
material breach of the contract.
termination occur.
4.Construct terms that allow us to receive a
portion of our investment back should the project
end prematurely.
5. Request delivery of all documentation
developed up to the point of termination.
6. Clearly define the length of the transition
period.
7. Ensure that all terms and conditions in the
contract remain in effect during the transition
period.
Dispute
1. The process for resolving disputes between
1. Identify a process for resolving and elevating
Resolution
the vendor and the City of Huntington Beach.
disputes that is reasonable, manageable, and
2. The time frames and terms for raising
efficient. Define the types of issues that should be
issues.
resolved at the project management, senior
management, and legal level.
2. Provide the vendor with a structured forum for
communicating and resolving issues.
Liability and
1. Limitations on liability including
1. Negotiate a limit on the vendor's liability that
Remedies
restrictions on punitive and consequential
is reasonable and practical. Bond performance
damages.
2. Litigation and financial remedies should not be
2. Comprehensive remedies for material and
the only form of recourse. Develop remedies that
non -material breeches of the contract terms
are enforceable and motivate the vendor to
and conditions.
comply with the original contract terms.
Richard Amadril
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICES
EVALUATION COMMITTEE MEMBER STATEMENT
Request for Proposal:
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICES.
You have been asked to participate in the evaluation of proposals that have been
received as the result of the competitive solicitation referenced above. A proposal was
received from each of the companies listed on the attached Inter -Departmental
Communication dated
It is essential that the integrity of the evaluation process be maintained to insure that
each Proposer is given fair and equal consideration. Your knowledge of and/or past or
current association with particular firms and/or individuals must not influence your
evaluation. The proposals and any subsequent respective clarifications and/or
negotiations must stand alone, and you are required to be particularly objective and
guard against any tendency to favor a particular firm or individual. (This does not
mean that you are to ignore past or current experiences with a particular firm in which
goods or services they supplied to the City were sub par.)
You are required to report to Rick Amadril, any actual or potential conflict of interest
and the nature of the conflict. (You personally, or if your spouse or child has or had
any association or interest with the business entity or any principal employee of the
business entity.)
An additional consideration is the need to maintain confidentiality during the evaluation
regarding the contents of the Proposers' responses, as well as the proceedings of the
evaluation committee. Any inquiries regarding the evaluation of this particular
solicitation must be directed to Rick Amadril.
You are asked to read and sign the following statement:
I have read, understand, and agree to the above, and I will adhere to the policies
presented. I know of no conflict of interest on my part, nor have I accepted any
gratuities or favors from Proposers, which would compromise my objectivity. I have
no personal interest in seeing that a specific Proposer is awarded a contract. I shall
keep all evaluation proceedings in strict confidence prior to contract award. I will do
my best to base my recommendation for contract award solely upon the evaluation
criteria in the solicitation and each Proposer's response.
Committee Member Signature
Printed Member Name
Date
Please sign and return this form to Richard Amadril immediately upon receipt.
Best Regards,
Richard Amadril
RFP Facilitator
City of Costa Mesa
Tel: 714 754-5227
Fax: (714 754-5040
Email:
TELECOM MUNCATIONS TECHNICAL SERVICES
EVALUATION FORM
PROPOSER: Scores are given from 0 - 5 points indicating:
0 - the criterion was not addressed at all
ComSerCo Communications 1 - unacceptable
3 - acceptable
5 - exceptional
WEIGHT CRITERIA
SCORE
25
Qualifications of Entity and Key
Personnel: Includes ability to provide
the requested scope of services, the
Proposer's Financial capacity, recent
experience conducting work of similar
scope, complexity, and magnitude for
other public agencies of similar size,
references.
Comments:
10
Approach to Providing the
Requested Scope of Services:
Includes an understanding of the RFP
and of the project's scope of services,
knowledge's of applicable laws and
regulations related to the scope of
services.
Comments:
50
Price Proposal: Price Proposal will
be evaluated on the bases of the
Total Estimated Annual Price
submitted in Appendix D.
Comments:
15
Innovative and/or creative approaches
to providing the services that provide
additional efficiencies or increased
performance capabilities.
Comments:
Additional Comments:
REFERENCE CHECKS
This section provides a summary of the reference
checks sent out and received for each of the
proposers who submitted proposals for this RFP.
No references were requested for the
Telecommunications Technical Services RFP
PROPOSAL EVALUATION SCORES
This section provides a matrix of the evaluation
committee member's individually weighted scores
for each proposer in each of the evaluation
criterion categories. The individual scores are
tallied, providing a team score for each proposer.
The proposers are then ranked from highest to
lowest overall team score.
TELECOM TECH SERVICES
Totals
Qualifications of Entity and Key Persona
ComSerCo Communications
2
2
4
100
0
0
0
Approach to Providing
the Requested Services
ComSerCo Communications
2
2
4
40
0
0
0
50
ComSerCo Communications 3
2
5
250
0
0
0
0
0
15 Innova
,W_e and/or Creative Approach
ComSerCo Communications 0 0
0
0
0
Proposers Proposal Rank
ComSerCo Communications 390.00
Rater
QUALIFICATIONS:
-No financial docs provided.
-Limited information on staffing.
PRICE:
-Difficult to compare costs because
1
this is the only proposal received
QUALIFICATIONS:
-No financials, no demonstration that
they have done this same work.
What capacity have they workd for?
APPROACH:
-Not much information, just hourly
rates, no detail about hours of
availability or service they would
provide
PRICE:
-Hourly rate is a little high. No
discussion about service availability
INNOVATION:
-Doesn't appear to have any creative
approach
2
3
INTERVIEW EVALUATION SCORES
This section provides a matrix of the evaluation
committee member's individually weighted scores
in each of the evaluation criterion categories for
each proposer who was selected to advance to the
Interview phase of the RFP process.
No interviews were held for the
Telecommunications Technical Services RFP
RESEARCH
This section has any research that was done after
accomplishing the Contracting Committee Council
Policy 100-6 Reports.
840 N. ECKHOFF STREET
SUITE 104
ORANGE, CA 92868-1021
(714) 704-7900
FAX (714) 704-7902
September 29, 2011
Rick Amadril
City of Costa Mesa
PO Box 1200
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Subject: 800 MHz CCCS Mobile/Portable Radio Flat Rate Program
Dear Rick,
The Communications & Technology Division offers a flat rate maintenance and repair program for 800
MHz CCCS mobile radios, portable radios, radio control base stations and dispatch console equipment.
The Communications & Technology Division also offers time and material rates. Under the direction of
the 800 MHz Governance Committee, the Communications & Technology Division is designated as
being solely responsible for performing programming and encryption of 800 MHz CCCS equipment.
Mobile / Portable Radio flat Rate Program
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Services provided under the flat rate program include the following:
■ Perform a full FCC specifications check and alignment on new equipment, program new equipment
and activate it on the system.
■ Standard reprogramming, which involves the reprogramming of a radio after a repair.
■ Provide materials and labor for field repairs, with field service performed at a location specified by
the user. Perform a functional test and reprogram the radio if needed. Hot swap spare radios are
available for vehicles and motorcycles.
■ Provide materials and labor for shop repairs, with functional testing and standard reprogramming
provided if needed after repair is made.
■ Track repairs for each radio so that a cost analysis of repair versus replacement is tracked on an
ongoing basis.
■ Perform periodic maintenance on an as needed basis that includes FCC checks, alignment and repair
of equipment as necessary, and software updates as required.
PROUDLY SERVING THE UNINCORPORATED ARRAS OF ORANGE COUNTY AND THF FOLLOWING CITIES AND AGENCIES:
ALISO VIFJO - DANA POINT - LAGUNA HILLS - LAGUNA NIGULL - LAGUNA WOODS - LAKE FOREST - MISSION VIEJO
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA - SAN CLEMENTE - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO • STANTON - VILLA PARK
OC PARKS - DANA POINT HARBOR - JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT - OCTA • SUPERIOR COURT
DRUG USE
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SANDRA HUTCHENS
SHERIFF -CORONER DEPARTMENT
SHERIFF -CORONER
COUNTY OF ORANGE
JOHN SCO
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JOHN L. SCOTT
L.
CALIFORNIA
EXECUTIVE COMMAND
MARK BILLINGS
TIM BOARD
RICK DOSTAL
COMMUNICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
MIKE JAMES
DIVISION
COMMANDERS
DON BARNES
STEVE KEA
JANE REYES
LEE TRUJILLO
W. DAVID WILSON
Subject: 800 MHz CCCS Mobile/Portable Radio Flat Rate Program
Dear Rick,
The Communications & Technology Division offers a flat rate maintenance and repair program for 800
MHz CCCS mobile radios, portable radios, radio control base stations and dispatch console equipment.
The Communications & Technology Division also offers time and material rates. Under the direction of
the 800 MHz Governance Committee, the Communications & Technology Division is designated as
being solely responsible for performing programming and encryption of 800 MHz CCCS equipment.
Mobile / Portable Radio flat Rate Program
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
Services provided under the flat rate program include the following:
■ Perform a full FCC specifications check and alignment on new equipment, program new equipment
and activate it on the system.
■ Standard reprogramming, which involves the reprogramming of a radio after a repair.
■ Provide materials and labor for field repairs, with field service performed at a location specified by
the user. Perform a functional test and reprogram the radio if needed. Hot swap spare radios are
available for vehicles and motorcycles.
■ Provide materials and labor for shop repairs, with functional testing and standard reprogramming
provided if needed after repair is made.
■ Track repairs for each radio so that a cost analysis of repair versus replacement is tracked on an
ongoing basis.
■ Perform periodic maintenance on an as needed basis that includes FCC checks, alignment and repair
of equipment as necessary, and software updates as required.
PROUDLY SERVING THE UNINCORPORATED ARRAS OF ORANGE COUNTY AND THF FOLLOWING CITIES AND AGENCIES:
ALISO VIFJO - DANA POINT - LAGUNA HILLS - LAGUNA NIGULL - LAGUNA WOODS - LAKE FOREST - MISSION VIEJO
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA - SAN CLEMENTE - SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO • STANTON - VILLA PARK
OC PARKS - DANA POINT HARBOR - JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT - OCTA • SUPERIOR COURT
DRUG USE
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800 MHz CCCS Mobile/Portable Radio Flat Rate Program
June 21, 2011
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EXCLUSIONS
These services will be billed on a time and materials basis;
■ Intentional misuse, vandalism or unauthorized modifications (physical or programming) by users or
contracted service providers, causing damage to radio equipment on the 800 MHz CCCS. Agencies
will be charged the total cost of repairs to the equipment and system.
■ Template modifications -that require agency -wide reprograimning such as the addition of talkgroups
or modifications to the agency -specific zone.
■ Physical damage such as dropped radios or water damage.
■ Replacement of batteries, knobs, antennas, wom keypads, and accessories such as speaker
microphones.
■ Engraving on a large-scale basis.
RATES FOR 2011-2012*
The flat rate charges are billed every quarter; deletions or additions of equipment are adjusted on a
month-to-month basis.
The cost of flat rate services for mobileslportable is $96 annually per radio.
* Rates may be adjusted if approved by the Orange County Board of Supervisors
Please feel free io contact me with any questions at (714) 704-7919.
Sincerel
obert A. Stoffel
Director
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Orange County Sheriff's Department, Communications & Technology
Division is strongly committed to promoting the safety and efficiency of
County and Local government with reliable and cost effective technology
related services. Our staff is second to none in training and experience` -
specific to local government technology applications. A long history of
service to the Public Safety Community has instilled a sense of readi-
ness and pride in workmanship in our employees. As a result, every sys-
tern we design; install and repairis done with long term 2417 op
in mind.
In the following pages you will read some of the services we offer a`''
contact information for those services. We have evolved since our in-
ception in 1934 by molding our services to our customers needs. We
don't limit ourselves to the services listed and encourage suggestions _=_
and questions from our customers.
Rcfi�r
If you have a technology-based issue, please ask. We would be happy
to assist in any way possible.
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The mission of the Orange County Sheriff's Department Communications & Technology Division is to provide pro-
fessional, responsive public safety communications for all City and County law enforcement, fire service, public works,
lifeguard and paramedic operations in Orange County. We will provide the highest level of service in an efficient and
courteous manner, and will strive to be leaders and a national model in all aspects of public safety communications sys-
tems and services.
The mission of the Technical Services Section - Mobile Systems Unit is to perform the programming, maintenance
and repair of 20,000 mobile and portable radios on the 800 MHz CCCS. This unit also provides a reliable resource for
planning, design, installation and maintenance of all mobile applications, including radio, data, video and emergency light
and siren warning systems, with a focus on assuring cutting edge and cost-effective customer solutions for the public
safety community.
The mission of the Technical Services Section - Sound[Video/Security Unit is to provide a resource for government
agencies in the planning, design, implementation and maintenance of technology-based systems, such as jail automa-
tion, courtroom multimedia, closed circuit television, video conferencing and other custom applications. With public safety
as its primary responsibility, this unit strives to provide the most cost-effective solutions with a focus on long-term reliabil-
ity.
The mission of the Engineering Services Section is to evaluate and implement state-of-the-art technologies, and pro-
vide frequency management, engineering, design, installation, maintenance, and repair of communications and electronic
equipment in the twenty-six 800 MHz CCCS backbone sites and 40 public safety dispatch centers located throughout Or-
ange County. The Engineering Services Section is also tasked with development of an 800 MHz system life extension
plan to assure that the system's operational and technical capabilities are maximized.
The mission of the Emergency Communications Section is to coordinate all emergency communications plans with
local, State, Federal and volunteer organizations, develop and provide end-user training on radio equipment and proce-
dures, and supplement emergency and disaster communications resources and services for all Orange County public
safety agencies with trained Amateur Radio volunteers through the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES)
program.
Orange County
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-Tr'Zj 1The Sound, Video & Security Systems Unit provides services to Public Safety, Correctional, and
General Government agencies. These services are available to all County, City and some State and
Federal Agencies. The services we offer span from consulting, design, maintenance and installation
e -- of various types of systems. As a county agency created to meet the technical needs of various gov-
ernment agencies, our focus is to ensure that all critical systems we design and maintain are opera-
tional 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Systems and services offered include but are not limited to the following:
=.i The Sound, Video Security Systems Unit is comprised of 20 technically diverse individuals with very
_� diverse technical backgrounds ranging from college graduates to military service and the entertain-
EXPERIENCEI
ment industry. Members of this group have received specialized training and intensive on-the-job
training to enable them to work in a wide variety of electronics equipment and systems.
• Courtroom, Classroom and Conference Room Audio/Video Systems
• Wireless Audio Sound Systems
SOUND • AN Support for Speaking Engagements, Press Conferences, Concerts, Live Performances,
Festivals, Ribbon Cuttings, Government Events and Community Events
• Paging, Public Address and Intercom Systems
• Digital Video Recording Systems (DVR)
• Video Forensics
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• Interview Room Recording Systems
• Industrial Door &Control Systems '
• Duress Alarm Systems
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• Fire Station Alert Systems _,
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Service & Support
OCSD/Communications provides 24 hour support of all systems we agree to maintain. This service is based on an
hourly rate unless otherwise specified. If you require service please contact our service desk with the nature of your re-
quest. A representative will respond immediately to learn how we may help.
Preventive Maintenance
This option is available if requested and we will provide this service based on our hourly rate. PM tasks can vary by cus-
tomer request, but can include camera adjustments, lens and housing cleaning, DVR filter cleaning, software updates
and system status checks. Scheduled PMs will depend on the type of equipment and environment.
After Hours Emergency Response
An after hours emergency call is considered any call placed after our normal business hours. Our normal business
hours are 7:00 AM — 4:30 PM Monday -Thursday & Friday 7:00 AM- 3:30 PM. All Weekends and holidays will be consid-
ered an after hours call. If you have a need for an after hours emergency response, we have an on-call technician avail-
able to respond at any time. Simply contact Control One and they will page the on-call technician. The technician will
respond within 15 minutes of your call and if needed will arrive at your facility no later than one hour after the technician
has contacted you.
Training
This option is available if requested and we will provide this service based on our hourly rate. We are able to provide
customized training if requested. We realize you may require various levels of training from user to maintenance staff
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and we are able to effectively train personnel based on their experience.
Engineering Support
OCSDICommunications & Technology can develop engineering and 3D drawings for various custom-designed systems
Services include:
• Develop Schematic, Single Line, Equipment Layout, Floor Layout and Single Line Drawings
• Develop 3D drawings for effective camera placement
• Provide Sound and Digital Recording Support at the Board of Supervisors Hearing rooms and other off site meet-
ings_ Review and backup of Audio recordings
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i Mobile Systems Unit offers a comprehensive portfolio of mobile technology services for plan-
ning, design, installation and maintenance of all mobile applications, including radio, data,
=rte :r video, emergency light and siren warning systems.
We focus on assuring cutting edge and cost-effective customer solutions for the public safety
community. Our staff is carefully recruited, trained extensively, and dedicated to meet your
- needs. Our Engineering/Repair Team members have over 100 years combined experience in
the design and repair of two-way communications equipment.
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• One stop shop for all radio, intercom, in car video and ancillary electronics
• Engineered and designed radio systems for Command vehicles
• Developing, programming templates and files for all 800 MHz CCCS radios
Public e Fleet of service vehicles equipped with state of the art tools, diagnostic devices, and work-
stations
Maintenance• Assistance to an agency in the evaluation of Digital PVS systems, which include front end
• • (Vehicle cameras and digital recorders) and back end (Download servers, database soft-
__- ware, wireless access and media duplicators)
• Emergency reprogramming of Pool radios
• 800 MHz Aviation radios '
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• `Fully Equipped Fabrication Shop
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• Headset interfaces for police motorcycle helmets F
FLAT RATE
A Flat Rate program is available for 800 MHz mobile and portable radios, and includes these services:
• Perform a full FCC specifications check and alignment on new equipment, program new equipment and activate it on
the system.
• Standard reprogramming, which involves the reprogramming of a radio after a repair.
• Provide materials and labor for field repairs, with field service performed at a location specified by the user. Perform a
functional test and reprogram the radio if needed. Hot swap spare radios are available for vehicles and motorcycles.
• Provide materials and labor for shop repairs, with functional testing and standard reprogramming provided if needed
after repair is made.
• Track repairs for each radio so that a cost analysis of repair versus replacement is tracked on an ongoing basis.
• Perform periodic maintenance on an as needed basis that includes FCC checks, alignment and repair of equipment as
necessary, and software updates as required.
Exclusions under the Mobile/Portable fiat rate program will include the following. These services will be billed on a time and
materials basis:
• Intentional misuse, vandalism or unauthorized modifications (physical or programming) by users or contracted service
providers, causing damage to radio equipment on the 800 MHz CCCS. Agencies will be charged the total cost of re-
pairs to the equipment and system.
• Template modifications that require agency -wide reprogramming such as the addition of talkgroups or modifications to
the agency -specific zone.
• Physical damage such as dropped radios or water damage.
• Replacement of batteries, knobs, antennas, worn keypads, and accessories such as speaker microphones.
• Engraving on a large-scale basis.
The cost of Flat rate services per radio is $8.00 monthly/$96.00 annually.
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the Dispatch Systems Unit provides around-the-clock, state-of-the-art services to Pub-
All- lic Safety, Correctional, and General Government Facilities. These services are avail-
able to all County, City, State and Federal Agencies. The services we offer span from
consulting, design, maintenance and installation of various types of dispatch systems.
4_ Our focus is to ensure that ail critical systems we design and maintain are operational
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
i Systems and services offered include but are not limited to the following:
We offer highly diverse and specialized FCC -certified engineers and technicians
ready to attend to all your radio communications and dispatch center needs, with the
highest degree of professionalism and care.
• Dispatch Center custom design solutions, relocation, and upgrades
• Base station radio engineering, programming, and installations
10-33 tone alert design and deployment
• OA11OA2, Med10, VHF, UHF radio installation and support
• In -Building Bi -Directional Amplifier (BDA) deployment
• Command vehicle support for emergency or special event deployment
• Countywide 900 MHz paging system maintenance and support
• Backup emergency contingency of technically capable staff for major incidents
such as catastrophic failure of dispatch facilities, earthquake damage, fires, etc.
FLAT RATE
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Radio Control Base Station/Dispatch Console Flat Rate Program
Services provided under the radio control base station and/or dispatch console flat rate program include the following:
• Resolve radio control base station and dispatch console problems 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
(including holidays), through a Division -managed callback program.
• Perform a full FCC specifications check and alignment on new equipment, in addition to activating it on the system.
• Perform a functional test on the failed equipment; repair of the dispatch consoles and radio control base stations. Per-
form and track equipment repairs (includes the CES, CIE, console PC workstation, console monitors, mouse, server,
and hub/switch).
• Perform a comprehensive annual preventive maintenance check on radio control base station equipment with a de-
tailed report provided to the participating agency. Included are measurements, adjustments, and necessary equip-
ment repair, and recommendations as deemed necessary, or as specified by the manufacturer.
• Perform necessary test and measurement of the console priority phone line(s) to Loma Ridge, on a periodic basis.
• Landline and console priority phone line problems will be mitigated with the local telephone company service provider,
with Communications Division staff time covered under the flat rate.
• Hot swap spare, and components are available if needed.
• Standard reprogramming and complete functional test of the radio base station after repair by the manufacturer.
• Program dispatch console equipment needed to accommodate the repairs and alignment.
Exclusions under the Radio Control Base Station/Dispatch Console flat rate program will include the following. These services
will be billed on a time and materials basis:
• Intentional misuse or unauthorized modifications (physical or programming) by users or contracted service providers,
causing damage, or alteration of performance to control base station or console equipment on the 800 MHz CCCS.
Agencies will be charged the total cost of repairs to the equipment and system.
• Abuse or physical damage such as dropped control stations, water damage, or damage caused due to power surge.
• Replacement of headsets, headset jacks, foot pedals, microphones, and 3`d party power supplies.
• Antennas, coax, and connectors.
• GPS Time Server, display clock, and adjustments to this equipment.
• In -Building Bi -Directional Amplifiers (BDA), installation, service, and test.
• 10-33 alarm, installation, service, and test.
• Radio UPS and console (CEB) battery replacement.
• New radio control base station or dispatch console installations, and initial radio base station programming are per-
formed on a Time and Material basis, or as per provided estimate.
• Relocation, enhancements, or upgrades to radio control base station and dispatch console installations, including add-
ing new dispatch console positions, or upgrade to a new platform. Time and material quotes are available.. ` WOM
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The cost of flat rate services for each radio control base station is $11.00 monthly/$132.00 annually, and the cost for dispatch
consoles (per position) is $78.00 monthly/$936.00 annually.