Chromebook Computing Devices RFP

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1 Chromebook Computing Devices RFP May 15, 2018 NOTICE TO VENDORS EdAdvance will be receiving sealed proposals through May 31, 2018, 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time for Chromebook Compu ng Devices Tony DiLeone Director of Informa on Technology EdAdvance 355 Goshen Road Litchfield, CT

2 Section I: RFP Overview A. RFP Details RFP Number RFP Products EdAdvance Contract Administrator Announcement URL Contract Term Renewal Term EDAD-18R01 Chromebooks Tony DiLeone, h p://edadvance.org/support-services/informa on-technology/chro mebook-compu ng-devices-rfp Seventy-five (75) Days N/A B. Schedule May 17, 2018 May 31, p.m. EST June 1-3, 2018 Request for Proposal is released Bid Submission Closing All sealed bids are due to EdAdvance by this date and time to qualify for evaluation. There are no exceptions. Bid Evaluation Period June 4, 2018 June 5, 2018 June 15, 2018 August 30, 2018 Intent to Award EdAdvance will post its intent to award at the Announcement URL. Notification of Award All Proposers will be notified of the status of their bid. Contract Term Begins Contract will be live and available for purchases by EdAdvance Member Districts. Contract Termination Termination of the contract will take place on this date. 1

3 C. Purpose The purpose of this RFP is to establish volume Master Price Agreement(s) with Vendor(s) who are able to provide Chromebook Compu ng Devices so that EdAdvance Member Districts may order product(s) appropriate to their needs. An addi onal objec ve is to obtain compe ve pricing on behalf of EdAdvance Member Districts resul ng from administra ve savings that the Vendor(s) will accrue from the maintenance of a single, comprehensive Master Price Agreement for mul ple educa onal ins tu ons throughout Western CT, and from addi onal sales generated by EdAdvance Member Districts. All EdAdvance Member Districts may use the resul ng Contract. This RFP may result in mul ple awards. D. About EdAdvance EdAdvance is one of Connec cut's six Regional Educa onal Service Centers (RESCs). Our mission as the RESC in western Connec cut is to promote the success of school districts and their communi es. Collabora vely with them, we provide educa onal and related services. A con nuing commitment to quality and excellence is our standard of performance. EdAdvance was established under Connec cut Statute 10-66, a-m, and is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of members from local Boards of Educa on. E. Participating Members EdAdvance s consor um purchase is a voluntary program and free to the par cipa ng en es. Currently serving over 29 school districts, EdAdvance represents over 50,000 students and staff. EdAdvance intends to make this pricing available to any of its Member Districts who wish to par cipate in the purchase program. 2

4 Section II: Instructions To Proposers 1. Simplicity. The proposal should be prepared simply and economically, providing straigh orward, concise descrip ons of the vendor s ability to meet the requirements. Emphasis should be on the completeness and clarity of content in the format specified. 2. Electronic Submission and Format The official proposal must be submi ed electronically using the response form a ached. The response must arrive either in a sealed package that must contain a USB Flash Drive (preferred) or CD/DVD ( media ), or via to the contract administrator, Tony DiLeone, as referenced below. EdAdvance is not responsible for Proposals submi ed in any manner, format or to any delivery point other than as specified. The media must contain: A. A single PDF containing the Proposer s response sheet. B. References - Submit three (3) examples of Connec cut School Districts that have or are currently receiving similar products and services to those proposed by the Responder for this solicita on 3. Proposal Submission. Responses must be received by the closing date and me, which can be found in Sec on 1B of this document, and be delivered in a sealed package or to: EdAdvance A n: Tony DiLeone 355 Goshen Road Litchfield, CT dileone@edadvance.org 3

5 Section III: Scope of RFP & Specification A. Customer Support 1. References - Submit three (3) examples of Connec cut School Districts that have or are currently receiving similar products and services to those proposed by the Responder for this solicita on 2. Personnel. Responder should include documenta on that indicates the number and type of sales, support personnel, or other resources that are employed to promote and service purchase orders and/or equipment for EdAdvance Member Districts. 3. Additional Services. Responder should describe value-added services or commitments. Examples of value-added services include marke ng support, professional development, presenta ons, and white-glove service. 4. Section 508 Compliance. Responder should describe their commitment to the manufacture of accessible products by describing their support of the applicable provisions of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, Sec on 508. B. General Product Specifications 1. Product Platforms and Technical Requirements. Product specifica ons should include the following. Products do not have to be provided for each category listed: a. HP Chromebook 11 G6 Educa on Edi on i non-touch screen ii. 4GB RAM iii. 16GB of storage b. Dell Chromebook Educa on Edi on i. 11 Non-touch screen ii. 4GB RAM iii. 16GB of storage c. Dell Chromebook i Non-Touch Screen ii. 4GB RAM iii. 16GB and 32GB storage d. Lenovo 100E Chromebook i Non-Touch Screen ii. 4 GB RAM iii. 32GB Storage e. Accessories 4

6 i. Chromebook cases ii. Google Chrome OS Management License iii. 3rd Party Services 3. Warranty. For each product in which a Responder submits a pricing proposal, Responder must also provide a wri en statement, via the response sheet, outlining that category s warranty including dura on, and what is covered. 4. Estimated Fulfillment Volume. The volume es mated, for the term of any agreement awarded through this RFP process, is provided as a courtesy to Responders to corroborate proposed pricing. Based on data collected, the es mated purchase volume for this RFP is 5,600 units. THIS IS NOT A GUARANTEE OF SALES. 5

7 Section IV: RFP Evaluation The contract between EdAdvance and the Responder shall be a combina on of the specifica ons, terms and condi ons of the proposal, Vendor s response, wri en clarifica ons or changes, plus any special details that may be found in the Exhibits incorporated herein. A. Phase 1 Select Completed Proposals 1. Complete Proposal. The purpose of this phase is to determine if each response complies with the mandatory terms, condi ons, and specifica ons in the RFP. Vendors will be selected with price as the primary factor, but also based on: Quality of Response i. Responsive Proposal ii. References iii. Terms and Condi ons iv. Warranty and Customer Support Only proposals found to be complete, responsive and pass all evalua ve criteria in phase 1 will be evaluated in phase A Responsive Proposal: Responsive Proposals will have correctly followed all instruc ons in Sec on II. 3. References: The ideal proposer will have posi ve references from three (3) other Connec cut-based school districts. 4. Terms and Conditions. Any Proposal that requests changes to this RFP s Terms and Condi ons may cons tute a fail designa on for this phase. EdAdvance reserves the right to condi onally pass a respondent on this sec on, but to nego ate and proposed changes to the terms and condi ons during the nego a on phase. 5. Warranty and Customer Support. A points system will evaluate whether the Responder has the resources itself, or through designated Fulfillment Agents, to support the en re EdAdvance Purchasing Consor um, which includes Member Districts throughout Western Connec cut. 6. Clarification and Clarity. EdAdvance may request clarifica on from one or more Responders. Responses to clarifica ons must be made in wri ng. EdAdvance will only use what is in wri ng for evalua on purposes. The response to the request for clarifica on may be considered along with the original response for the evalua on. 6

8 EdAdvance reserves the right to make an award without further clarifica on of the responses received. Therefore, it is important that each response be submi ed in the most complete manner possible. B. Phase 2 Evaluate Pricing 1. Competitive Pricing. EdAdvance will compare pricing listed on the response sheet,, and only the lowest priced proposals for a given manufacturer line will be considered in Phase 3. C. Phase 3 Contract Negotiations 1. Only those responses that are found to be responsive under Phases 1 and 2 will be considered in Phase Intent to Award. EdAdvance will post an Intent to Award with those it wishes to either accept the proposal as-is or to enter into nego a on. EdAdvance will enter into contract nego a ons at the close of the protest period. EdAdvance reserves the right to accept all or part of an offer, to reject all offers, to cancel the solicita on, or to re-issue the solicita on, whichever is in the best interest of the EdAdvance and its Membership. EdAdvance s Contract Administrator will make the final determina on and award decision(s) for this RFP. 3. Best and Final Offer. EdAdvance reserves the right to request Best & Final Offers or engage in simultaneous compe ve nego a ons with the finalists. The evalua on scores may be revised as a result of the responses to the oral presenta ons, Best & Final Offer, and/or nego a ons. 7

9 Section V: RFP Terms and Conditions 1. Joint Procurement. This solicita on is a Joint Coopera ve Procurement. Authorized agencies may establish a Contract with the provider to purchase the goods and services awarded by this solicita on. Authorized agencies may not materially change or alter the terms, condi ons, and prices from the original Contract between the provider and the district. 2. Change by Written Addenda. EdAdvance may change this RFP by wri en addenda. Addenda and changes will be issued on the RFP Announcement URL. At its discre on, EdAdvance may extend the closing to allow proposers me to analyze and adjust to changes. EdAdvance reserves the right to reject any and all responses, to modify these RFP specifica ons, or to waive informali es in the RFP. 3. Multiple Awards. EdAdvance reserves the right to elect, in its sole discre on, to make mul ple awards. The number of awards shall be based on the an cipated member need and service. This no ce of mul ple awards does not preclude EdAdvance from awarding a single Contract. 4. Modifications or Withdrawals. A Responder may modify or withdraw its Proposal in wri ng only prior to Closing. Responders are responsible for ensuring that EdAdvance receives its modifica on or withdrawal. Modifica on or withdrawals must be prepared and submi ed on the Responder's le erhead, signed by an authorized representa ve of the Responder. 5. Proposals are Irrevocable. Proposals submi ed by Responders shall be irrevocable for at least seventy-five (75) calendar days a er the proposal opening date and me. 6. Controlling Language. The Responder hereby acknowledges and agrees that these RFP Terms and Condi ons and the General Terms and Condi ons control any contract awarded by this process unless the Responder expressly states on the Responder Signature Page or Exhibit 1 alterna ve terms or condi ons the Responder wishes EdAdvance to consider. Any such alterna ve to the terms or condi ons shall cons tute as a variance and, if significant, may subject the Proposal to rejec on. All variances from the specifica ons shall be clearly noted on the proposal to allow for the evalua on of that variance. The lack of nota on of a variance may cons tute rejec on of the proposal. Oral instruc ons or informa on concerning this or any EdAdvance request for proposal process given out by directors, officers, employees or agents of EdAdvance to prospec ve Responder shall not bind EdAdvance and shall not be relied upon. 7. Late Proposals. Any Proposal received a er Closing is late. A Respondent's request for withdrawal or modifica on of a Proposal received a er Closing is late. EdAdvance will not consider late Proposals, withdrawals or modifica ons. EdAdvance reserves the right to consider 8

10 Proposals that have been delayed or mishandled by EdAdvance. 8. Receipt, Opening and Recording Proposals. Proposals will be opened and recorded. The number of Proposals received, the iden ty of Proposers will be disclosed to the public at the me of opening. The content of proposals will not be disclosed un l all proposals have been evaluated, nego a ons completed if required, and an Intent to Award has been published. 9

11 Section VI: Contract Terms and Conditions A. General Terms and Conditions 1. Contract Coordinator. The Contract Administrator iden fied in Sec on A is to be the sole point of contact with regard to contractual ma ers, disputes, concerns or other issues arising from this Contract. 2. Contract Period. The term for the contract awarded pursuant to this solicita on will be for the length of me iden fied in Sec on 1A. 3. Administrative Fee. EdAdvance will receive no administra ve fees from the Awarded Vendor to cover the administra ve expenses associated with selec on, marke ng and opera ons. 4. Fulfillment Agents Allowed. The Awarded Vendor may assign its fulfillment rights and obliga ons of this contract to one or more Fulfillment Agents. Awarded Vendor may propose adding or removing fulfillment agents throughout the life me of this agreement by submi ng a revised A achment C to EdAdvance s Contract Administrator. All changes must be approved by the EdAdvance Contract Administrator before taking effect. B. Payment Terms and Options 1. Payment Terms. All purchase orders received by EdAdvance or its members will be on Net 30 terms or greater. 2. Invoice with shipment. Awarded Vendor or its Fulfillment Agent may not submit an invoice for payment un l the order is fulfilled either electronically or Freight on Board (FOB) Des na on. C. Delivery and Returns 1. Freight on Board. All deliveries shall be FOB Des na on, prepaid and allowed, with all transporta on and handling charges included in the price of the product and paid by the Vendor. Responsibility and liability for loss or damage shall remain with the Vendor as long as the Vendor designates the carrier, un l delivery to the iden fied ship-to address, at which me responsibility shall pass to the EdAdvance Member District except as to latent defects, fraud and Vendor s warranty obliga ons. 2. Lift Gate Service. If Li Gate Service requires an addi onal fee, Vendor shall note that in the bid response. 10

12 3. Shipping costs. All items must be bid FOB. 4. Delivery. Delivery of ordered product(s) should be completed within thirty (30) calendar days a er receipt of an order, unless otherwise agreed to by EdAdvance and the EdAdvance Member. 5. Risk of Loss. Whenever an EdAdvance Member does not accept product due to missing, damaged, defec ve, incorrect order the Vendor is responsible for the return shipping cost of a returned product. The Vendor shall bear all risk of loss or damage with respect to returned product due to missing, damaged, defec ve and incorrect order, except for loss or damage directly a ributable to the negligence of EdAdvance or EdAdvance Member. 6. Returns. Product without defect and in original packaging may be returned with proper no fica on of selected Reseller by EdAdvance or EdAdvance Member Districts within sixty (60) days of receipt of shipment. For defec ve product, manufacturer s warranty has precedence. 7. Restocking Fees. No restocking fees are permi ed on any returns, defec ve or otherwise. 8. Failure to Fulfill. If a product is purchased by an EdAdvance Member from a valid price list and cannot be fulfilled for any reason by the Vendor or its designated Fulfillment Agents, an equivalent or be er product will be subs tuted at no-addi onal cost to the EdAdvance Member. EdAdvance reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, return unopened any proposal received a er the specified closing me, or require a Proposer to furnish addi onal material which provides evidence that the items quoted meet all of the specifica ons published in this document. 11

13 Section VIII: Proposal Signature Page The undersigned hereby agrees to the specifica ons, terms and condi ons of this request for proposals. The undersigned acknowledges their authority to submit this proposal on behalf of the firm listed below and bind it to comply with these specifica ons, terms and condi ons if any contract is awarded through this RFP process. Furthermore, the undersigned cer fies conformance to applicable Federal and Connec cut laws concerning public contracts, and that this proposal is made without connec on with any person, firm or corpora on making a proposal for the same goods or services, and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. Company Information Federal Tax Iden fier Legal Name of Firm or Corpora on I, the above signee, cer fy the pricing provided in this Response is the lowest available pricing from my firm to EdAdvance Member Districts. Signature of Authorized Representa ve Printed Name of Representa ve Title of Representa ve Date Signed Legal Address Street Address Phone City, State, Zip Fax 12

14 Response Sheet Proposer Name: Company: Address: Telephone Number: Product Price Delivery Time Warranty HP Chromebook 11 G6 Educa on Edi on Dell Chromebook Educa on Edi on Dell Chromebook GB Dell Chromebook GB Lenovo 100E Chromebook Google Chrome OS Management License 13

15 Product Item Description Price Chromebook Case 3rd Party Services References School District Name Contact Person Telephone/ Product(s) Used Personnel Statement 14

16 Additional Services Section 508 Compliance Statement Signature of Authorized Representa ve Printed Name of Representa ve Title of Representa ve Date Signed 15