NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT INVITATION TO BID GENERAL/SPECIAL CONDITIONS. Security Cameras. Bids Due: October 24, 2018 At 11:00 a.m., e.s.t.

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1 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT INVITATION TO BID GENERAL/SPECIAL CONDITIONS Security Cameras Bids Due: October 24, 2018 At 11:00 a.m., e.s.t. North Hills School District 135 Sixth Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15229

2 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT 135 SIXTH AVENUE PITTSBURGH, PA INVITATION TO BID - General Conditions, Security Cameras The North Hills School District ("District") invites vendors to submit individual bids in accordance with specifications and instructions set forth hereinafter and on all District bidding documents for specified Security Cameras. DEFINITIONS Bidding Documents consist of the Advertisement or Invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Bidder Checklist and all addenda issued prior to the bid opening date. All such documents, the Purchase Order, and revisions issued prior to the execution of the contract are part of the contract under consideration. A Bid is a complete and properly signed proposal to supply the products and perform the work for the sums stipulated therein, submitted in accordance with the Bidding Documents. BIDDER'S REPRESENTATIONS A Bidder by making a bid represents that he has read and understands the bidding documents and that the bid is made in accordance therewith, and that the Bid is based upon the materials, equipment, systems and performance required by the Bidding Documents without exception. PROCEDURE FOR BIDDING Bids are to be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked Security Cameras Bid and delivered to the attention of Pam LaBrasca at the address shown above. All bids must be received by Pam LaBrasca by 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 24, Any Bid received after that time and date will be returned to the bidder unopened. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the deadline listed, however, after a bid has been opened, it may not be withdrawn. All prices and other terms of the bid shall be firm for a period of 90 days from the date of the bid opening. SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS The designation of specific manufacturers, brand names, makes, models, and/or part numbers are controlling. The bidder may offer a substitute item of equal or better character and quality from another manufacturer, but only if such substitution meets or exceeds all technical specifications contained herein. This includes being configurable with WiseNet Device Manager Tool and supported by Genetec Security Center Software. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The District's decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final. Such substitution must be indicated in writing on the bid form. BID FORMAT AND PRICES All bids must be made on the forms provided. Bid prices shall include all costs including delivery, and other costs incidental to the sale, and delivery of all products included in the bid. The Bid price shall include all items and incidentals such as hardware, supplies, etc. required or necessary for the proper installation of the specified items to the manufacturer's specifications. No charge will be allowed for Federal, State, or Local taxes from which the Board of School Directors is exempt. Exemption certificates will be provided to the successful bidder if requested. Each bid shall contain the name, residence and place of business of the person or persons making the bid and must be signed by the person making the bid or by an authorized representative. The signature page must clearly show the position or designation of the person signing. DELIVERY SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS The successful bidder shall coordinate delivery with Andy Kachik at kachika@nhsd.net or (412) All risk of loss of items until signed receipt by the District shall be borne by the successful bidder. Deliveries shall be shipped, freight prepaid, F.O.B., the School District. COMPLETE DELIVERY MUST TAKE PLACE BY NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 30, Should the bidder default in the performance of the foregoing paragraph, the School District may procure sure items from other sources in any manner provided by law and shall have the absolute right to deduct from any monies due the bidder, the difference between the contract price and the actual cost of the items procured as replacements.

3 CONSIDERATION OF BIDS All bids received on time as indicated above will be opened publicly and read aloud at the time and place stated above. The District reserves the right to reject any or all bids, reject any non-responsive bids, reject any bid not accompanied by a required bid security or by other data required by the bidding documents, or reject a bid which is in any way incomplete or irregular. It is the intent of the District to make an award to the lowest responsible bidder, provided the bid has been submitted in accordance with the bid documents and does not exceed the funds available as determined by the Board of School Directors. The District reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of units of each specified item that it purchases under this bid utilizing the bid per unit price. The District retains the right to waive informalities or irregularities in a bid received and to accept the bid which, in the District's sole judgment, is in the District's best interests. REQUIRED BONDS Each bid shall be accompanied by either a certified check or surety bid bond drawn in favor of the North Hills School District in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount as a bid guarantee. The premium on such bond will be borne by the bidder and the bond will be drawn in favor of the North Hills School District. The bond shall be issued by a company legally authorized to conduct business in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. CONTRACT Upon acceptance and award of the bid, a Purchase Order from the District shall consummate a contract between the District and the Vendor. All aspects of this specification document shall become part of said contract. PAYMENT TERMS Payment shall be made as net 60 days from the later of date of invoice or date of written acceptance by the District of completed installation or 30 days after Board of Directors approval. GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES The successful bidder, in consideration of the bid price, guarantees that the workmanship and materials furnished under these specifications are in all respects first-class, and of such kind and quality that the improvements will remain in good condition for and during the entire period of maintenance..

4 BID SPECIFICATIONS-SECURITY CAMERAS Quantity - 50 Security Cameras Minimum Technical Features: Max. 4Mp resolution mm (4.3x) motorized varifocal lens Max. 20fps@4M, Max.30fps@2M all resolutions H.265, H.264, MJPEG codec supported, Multiple streaming Day & Night (ICR) Wide Dynamic Range (120dB) Motion detection, Tampering, De-focus detection Micro SD (128GB) memory slot PoE / 12VDC operation IR viewable length: 20m Hallway view support LDC support (Lens Distortion Correction) Samsung 4Mp Indoor IR Network Dome Camera Model #: QND-7080R or equivalent. Equivalent must be: (1) Configurable with WiseNet Device Manager Tool and (2) supported by Genetec Security Center Software (Certification from Genetec required). The designation of specific manufacturers, brand names, makes, models, and/or part numbers are controlling. The bidder may offer a substitute item of equal or better character and quality from another manufacturer, but only if such substitution meets or exceeds all technical specifications contained herein. This includes being configurable with WiseNet Device Manager Tool and supported by Genetec Security Center Software. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. Certification from Genetec required. The District's decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final. Such substitution must be indicated in writing on the bid form.

5 BID FORM, BIDDER CHECKLIST & SIGNATURE PAGE Bid Form-Bid Item: 50 Security Cameras (installation not required) Quantity Description Bid Unit Cost Bid Total Cost 50 SECURITY CAMERAS: as more fully described within the Bid Specifications, Samsung 4Mp Indoor IR Network Dome Camera Model #: QND-7080R or equivalent The designation of specific manufacturers, brand names, makes, models, and/or part numbers are controlling. The bidder may offer a substitute item of equal or better character and quality from another manufacturer, but only if such substitution meets or exceeds all technical specifications contained herein. This includes being configurable with WiseNet Device Manager Tool. The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer. The District's decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final. Such substitution must be indicated in writing on the bid form. Bidder Checklist for 430 Security Cameras Yes No Are security cameras bid configurable with WiseNet Device Manager Tool? Are security cameras bid supported by Genetec Security Center Software and certification from Genetec provided? Does the bid unit cost include any additional licensing costs as well as shipping charges? Has required bid bond been included with this bid? COMPANY NAME SIGNATURE TITLE DATE DIRECT PHONE NO.

6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT 1. This Non-Collusion Affidavit is material to any contract awarded pursuant to this bid. According to the Pennsylvania Anti-Bid Rigging Act. 73 P.S et. seq., governmental agencies may require Non-Collusion Affidavits to be submitted together with bids. 2. This Non-Collusion Affidavit must be executed by the member, officer or employee of the bidder who makes the final decision on prices and the amount quoted in the bid. 3. Bid rigging and other efforts to restrain competition, and the making of false sworn statements in connection with the submission of bids are unlawful and may be subject to criminal prosecution. The person who signs the Affidavit should examine it carefully before signing and assure himself or herself that each statement is true and accurate, making diligent inquiry, as necessary, of all other persons employed by or associated with the bidder with responsibilities for the preparation, approval or submission of the bid. 4. In the case of a bid submitted by a joint venture, each party to the venture must be identified in the bid documents, and an Affidavit must be submitted separately on behalf of each party. 5. The term "complementary bid" as used in the Affidavit has the meaning commonly associated with that term in the bidding process, and includes the knowing submission of the bids higher than the bid of another firm, any intentionally high or noncompetitive bid, and any other form of bid submitted for the purpose of giving a false appearance of competition. 6. Failure to file an Affidavit in compliance with these instructions will result in disqualification of the bid.

7 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT State of ) ) SS. County of ) Security Cameras I state that I am of (Title/Position) (Name of my firm) and that I am authorized to make this affidavit on behalf of my firm, and its owners, directors, and officers. I am the person responsible in my firm for the price (s) and the amount of this bid. I state that: (1) The price(s) and amount of this bid have been arrived at independently and without consultation, communication or agreement with any other contractor, bidder or potential bidder. (2) Neither the price(s) nor the amount of this bid, and neither the approximate price(s) nor approximate amount of this bid, have been disclosed to any other firm or person who is a bidder or potential bidder, and they will not disclosed before bid opening. (3) No attempt has been made or will be made to induce any firm or person to refrain from bidding on this contract, or to submit a bid higher than this bid, or to submit any intentionally high or non-competitive bid or other form of complementary bid. (4) The bid of my firm is made in good faith and not pursuant to any agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any firm or person to submit a complementary or other non-competitive bid. (5), its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors and employees are not currently under investigation by any governmental agency and have not in the last four years been convicted or found liable for any act prohibited by State or Federal law in any jurisdiction, involving conspiracy or collusion with respect to bidding on any public contract, except as follows: I state that understands and acknowledges that the above representations are material and important, and will be relied on by the NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT in awarding the contract(s) for which this bid is submitted. I understand and my firm understands that any misstatement in this Affidavit is and shall be treated as fraudulent concealment from the NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT of the true facts relating to the submission of bids for this contract. SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS, DAY OF, 20 (Name) (Title/Position) Notary Public

8 NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT INVITATION TO BID ON SECURITY CAMERAS SIGNATURE PAGE When bidder is an individual If the bidder is an individual trading under his own or a fictitious name, this Proposal must be signed by the individual owner and his exact Post Office Address must be given. If one other than the owner signs this proposal, then a notarized certificate of authority signed by the owner must accompany this Proposal. (SEAL) (Witness) (Bidder) Address When bidder is a partnership Trading As (Fictitious Name) If the bidder is a partnership trading under an individual or fictitious name, this Proposal must be signed by one or more of the partners and the exact names and Post Office Addresses of the members of the firm or partnership must be included. If one other than a partner signs this proposal, then a notarized certificate of authority signed by all the partners must accompany this Proposal. (SEAL) (Witness) (Partner) Address When bidder is a corporation If the bidder is a corporation, this Proposal must be signed by the President or Vice-President or by an individual whose notarized certificate to execute must accompany this Proposal together with the names, titles, and business addresses of the President, Secretary and Treasurer which must appear on the said certificate. ATTEST: (Secretary) BY: (President) SEAL) (CORPORATE SEAL) The is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of and has (has not) been granted a Certificate of Authority to do business in Pennsylvania, as required by the Business Corporation Law, approved May 5, 1933, P.L. 364, as amended.