Borough of Lincoln Park

BOROUGH OF LINCOLN PARK MORRIS COUNTY NEW JERSEY

REQUEST FOR QUOTES

IT CONSULTING AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES

FOR THE BOROUGH OF LINCOLN PARK

THE HONORABLE DAVID A. RUNFELDT, MAYOR

LINCOLN PARK BOROUGH COUNCIL

RAYMOND KERWIN, COUNCIL PRESIDENT

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATOR Perry T. Mayers

BOROUGH CLERK Cynthia Sloane

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Kerry Geisler

BIDDER: ______

ADDRESS: ______

______

TEL. NO.: ______

Date Issued: Tuesday October 22, 2013

Return Date & Time: Friday, November 15, 2013 no later than 12 noon

Return To: Perry T. Mayers Borough of Lincoln Park 34 Chapel Hill Rd Lincoln Park, NJ 07035

1 The Borough of Lincoln Park is soliciting quotes for an Information Technology (IT) service contract.

The successful bidder will provide personal computer systems, software, networking and other IT service support. The term of the contract shall be for one year from the date of the contract award. The Borough shall have the option to extend the contract for one additional year at its sole discretion. The contract shall remain the same for any period of extension. The Borough shall provide notice of its intent to extend the contract at least thirty (30) days prior to the extension of the term.

The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the Borough of Lincoln Park to do so.

Proposals must be returned to:

Perry T. Mayers, Borough Administrator Borough Hall 34 Chapel Hill Rd Lincoln Park, New Jersey 07035

2 I. INTRODUCTION

A. The Borough of Lincoln Park is seeking quotes to provide Information Technology (IT) services to the Borough of Lincoln Park. Any vendor seeking a contract must have a minimum of five (5) years experience providing IT service to municipal, county, or state governments within the state of New Jersey.

II. SCOPE OF WORK

A. Provide 24-7 coverage with a minimum three (3) hour emergency response time for on site, network, and technical support, when required, to the Borough of Lincoln Park.

B. Provide 24-7 phone support, 24-7 remote monitoring and support, and 24-7 e-mail support.

C. Maintain hardware/software inventory and license documentation.

D. Provide a minimum of two (2) weekly on-site walk around visits with Borough IT Officer (1 hour minimum) for the purpose of inspecting the network performance and network connectivity, conducting proactive maintenance, and providing weekly status reports to the Borough Administrator or the Borough’s IT Officer responsible for IT services.

E. The Borough has approximately sixty-five (65) computers, fifteen (15) laptop computers, and (6) servers at various locations throughout the Borough at the facilities listed below.

F. Primary Support Hours:

1. Borough Hall – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 2. Police Department – 24/7 3. Fire Department (2 Locations) 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 4. EMS 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM 5. Public Works – 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM 6. Recreation/PAL Building – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

G. Configure, manage, and maintain web based e-mail system, currently Mail Enable.

H. Support and maintain archiving of e-mail.

I. Provide for system file backup for PC operations, which includes rebuilding the various databases in the case of a system malfunction.

J. Provide support and maintenance for the Borough’s Hirsch Access Control System.

3 K. Provide support and maintenance for the CCTV monitoring/recording system at the Municipal Complex.

L. Configure, manage, and maintain the Borough’s Network Water Supply Alarm Notification System.

M. Provide support and maintenance for the fixed wireless system at the Borough’s various facilities.

N. Provide support, periodic updates, and enhancements for the Boroughs website.

O. Proposal must include no extra charge for installation of supported software, new computer setups, or the installation and setup of any device supported by this agreement.

P. Provide timely and regular support and updates for all Microsoft Operating Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Exchange Server, Linux, Mitchell Humphreys, network firewalls, system security, back-up appliance(s) or software, Anti-Virus software, spyware, and any other software applications the Borough may utilize.

Q. Act as a point of contact for issues relating to Borough and State of New Jersey proprietary applications including, but not limited to, CAD/RMS, MDT, NCIC, CJIS, MCAS, AOC, Promis Gavel, and MCS (Edmunds).

R. The vendor is expected to support, maintain, and troubleshoot if necessary, all hardware and associated software including, but not limited to, desktops, lap top computers, tablets, monitors, network printers/digital imagers, wireless routers, wired routers, servers, VPN systems, network servers and switches, UPS systems, data backup systems, and other peripherals as needed.

S. Provide training when necessary (one-on-one, group training, etc.)

T. Consultation – Including, but not limited to, computer usage, network, and Internet issues.

U. Hardware and Equipment – Separate from the RFP, the Borough shall follow such competitive processes as are required by the New Jersey Public Contracts Law for the Purchase of computer hardware and related IT equipment. The Borough may, but need not, solicit proposals for such hardware from the successful contractor.

III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VENDORS

A. To be considered, the successful individual or organization must, at a minimum have the following: 1. A valid driver’s license 2. Valid auto insurance

4 3. Workman’s Compensation Coverage 4. General Liability coverage of at least $1 million 5. Must meet and adhere to the standards required of the CJIS Security Policy/NJ State Police Security Addendum. 6. Be a New Jersey registered business entity and registered for contracts with municipalities and comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

IV. PAYMENT TERMS

Payment by the Borough will be made on a monthly basis after services have been performed and an itemized billing statement has been received. An approved voucher will then be submitted in the form specified by the Borough for signature by the vendor prior to authorization of payment by the Borough Council.

V. INSTRUCTIONS

A. All quotes should include a cover letter and resume outlining candidate’s credentials and experience.

B. Quotes must be received no later than Friday, November 15, 2013 at 12:00 p.m., at the Borough Administrators Office.

C. Three (3) copies are to be in sealed envelopes and delivered to: Administrators Office Borough of Lincoln Park 34 Chapel Hill Rd Lincoln Park, N.J. 07035 Attention: Perry T. Mayers, Administrator

D. Questions of a technical nature should be directed to: 1. Dan Smith – (973) 270-2023

E. Questions as to the procedure of award of contract and submission questions should be directed to:

Perry T. Mayers, Borough Administrator Borough of Lincoln Park 973-270-2022

The Borough of Lincoln Park will be responsible for preparing a contract for signature by the successful proposer.

VI. SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Responsiveness – The Borough will consider all materials submitted to determine whether the proposer is in compliance with the RFP.

2. Price.

5 3. Responsibility & Experience – The Borough will consider the materials submitted and other evidence it may obtain to determine the company’s ability and history of successfully completing contracts of this type, meeting deadlines, and experience in similar work.

* Equal weight will be given to each of these three criteria

6 OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE STATEMENT To The Borough of Lincoln Park (Owner), we propose to furnish materials, equipment, labor and services in accordance with terms and conditions, as herein proposed under this contract between the Owner and the undersigned.

The undersigned as a bidder, declares that the only parties interested in this bid as principals are named herein, that its bid is made without union with any other person, firm, or corporation; and has examined the annexed proposed contract and the specifications therein referred to and it proposes and agrees that if this bid is accepted, it will contract with the Owner in the form of same deposited in the Owner's office and attached hereto. NAME OF BIDDER:

BUSINESS ADDRESS:

RESIDENCE ADDRESS:

SIGNATURE:

Listed below are the names and residences of all persons and parties interested in the foregoing bid as principals, and in accordance with Chapter 33 of the Public Laws of 1977, the names and addresses of all stockholders in the corporation or partnership who own 10 percent or more of its stock of any class, or of all individual partners in the partnership who own a 10 percent or greater interest therein, as the case may be. If one or more of the stockholders or partners of the bidding entity is itself a corporation or partnership, the stockholders holding 10 percent or more of that corporation’s stock, or the individual partners owning 10 percent or greater interest in that partnership, as the case may be, shall also be listed. This disclosure shall be continued until the names and addresses of every non-corporate stockholder, and individual partner, exceeding the 10 percent ownership criteria established by N.J.S.A. 52:25-24.2, has been registered.

7 STATE CONTRACTOR BUSINESS REGISTRATION PROGRAM

Each bidder must submit and attach hereto the business registration certification for their business, and for any of their proposed subcontractors, as issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury. Advisory Notice C57, Laws of 2004 (S1778 signed 6/29/04) expanded the State Contractor Business Registration program to local government contracts effective September 1, 2004. The law provided that a copy of the business registration certificate issued by the New Jersey Department of Treasury shall be provided at the time any bid is submitted.

If the bid does not include this certificate, the bid will be rejected by the Borough of Lincoln Park.

(ATTACH NEW JERSEY BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE HERE)

8 NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

STATE OF NEW JERSEY } COUNTY OF } ss:

I, ______of the City of ______in the County of ______and the State of ______of full age being duly sworn according to law on my oath depose and say that I am ______(name), a ______(title, position, etc.) in the firm of ______

(The bidder making the proposal to the Borough of Lincoln Park) for work under:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE VARIOUS LOCATIONS WITHIN LINCOLN PARK BOROUGH and that I executed the said proposal with full authority so to do; that said bidder has not, directly or indirectly entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free, competitive bidding in connection with the above named project; and that all statements contained in said proposal and in this affidavit are true and correct, and made with full knowledge that the Borough of Lincoln Park (Owner) relies upon the truth of the statements contained in said proposal and in the statements contained in this affidavit in awarding the contract for the said project. I further warrant that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure such contract upon an agreement or understanding, except bona fide employees of the Contractor, and as may be permitted by law.

NAME: ______

SIGNATURE: ______

ACKNOWLEDGED AND SWORN BEFORE ME THIS ______DAY OF ______20______NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES ______

9 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

RE: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REGULATIONS P.L. 1975 C. 127

Procurement and service Contractors Bidders are required to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C. 127

Within seven (7) days after receipt of the notification of intent to award the contract or receipt of the contract, whichever is sooner, a procurement Contractor should present one of the following to the public agency compliance officer for the Borough of Lincoln Park. (a) an existing federally approved or sanctioned affirmative action program (b) a certificate of employee information report approval (c) if the Contractor cannot present "a" or "b,” the Contractor is required to submit a completed employees information report (Form AA302). This form will be made available by the Borough of Lincoln Park.

The following questions must be answered by all prospective bidders:

1. Do you have a federally approved or sanctioned affirmative action program? yes ______no ______(a) if yes, Please submit a photostatic copy of such approval.

2. Do you have a state certificate of employee information report approval? yes ______no ______(a) if yes, please submit a photostatic copy of such certificate.

the undersigned Contractor certifies that he is aware of the commitment to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C 127 and agrees to furnish the required documentation pursuant to the law.

COMPANY: ______

TITLE: ______

SIGNATURE: ______

Note: A Contractor's bid must be rejected as non-responsive if a Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of P.L. 1975, C. 127.

10 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AFFIDAVIT (N.J.S.A. 10:5-31 et seq.) (TO BE COMPLETED BY FIRMS WITH LESS THAN 50 EMPLOYEES)

STATE OF NEW JERSEY } COUNTY OF } ss:

I, ______, of the (City, Town, or Borough) of ______in the County of ______, State of ______, of full age, being duly sworn according to law on my oath depose and say that:  I am (President, partner, owner) of the firm of ______, a bidder making a proposal upon the above named project.  ______, does not have 50 employees or more inclusive of all officers and employees of every type.  I am familiar with the affirmative action requirements of P.L. 1975 C. 127, its rules and regulations issued by the Treasurer, State of New Jersey pursuant thereto.  ______has complied with all the affirmative action requirements of the State of New Jersey, including those required by P.L. 1975 C. 127 and the rules and regulations issued by the Treasurer, State of New Jersey pursuant hereto.  I am aware that if______does not comply with P.L. 1975 C. 127 and rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, that no monies will be paid by the Borough of Lincoln Park until an affirmative action plan is approved. I am aware that the contract may be terminated and ______may be debarred from all public contracts, for a period of up to five (5) years.  In the event my workforce increases to 50 employees, I must contact the State Affirmative Action Office and complete an Employee Information Report (AA-302). NAME: ______

DATE: ______

TITLE: ______

SIGNATURE: ______

ACKNOWLEDGED AND SWORN BEFORE ME THIS ______DAY OF ______20______NOTARY PUBLIC MY COMMISSION EXPIRES: ______

11 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CERTIFICATION

Information Technology Maintenance Services Name of Prime Contractor Project

INSTRUCTIONS This certification is required pursuant to Executive Order 11246, Part II, Section 203(b), (30 F. R. 12319-25). Any bidder or prospective Contractor, or any of their proposed subcontractors, shall state as an initial part of the bid or negotiations of the contract whether it has participated in any previous contract or subcontract subject to the equal opportunity clause; and, if so, whether it has filed all compliance reports due under applicable instructions.

Where the certification indicates that the prime or subcontractor has not filed a compliance report due under applicable instructions, such Contractor shall be required to submit a compliance report.

CONTRACTOR’S CERTIFICATION

Contractor’s Name: ______

Address ______

1. Bidder has participated in a previous contract subject to the Equal Opportunity Clause. Yes ______No ______

2. Compliance reports were required to be filed in connection with such contract or subcontract. Yes______No ______

If Yes, state what reports were filed and with what agency.

3. Bidder has filed all compliance reports due under applicable instructions, including EEO-1. Yes ______No ______

If answer to Item 3 is NO, please explain in detail on reverse side of this certification.

Certification – The information above is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. A willfully false statement is punishable by law. (U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001)

NAME: ______

DATE: ______

TITLE: ______

SIGNATURE: ______