New Jersey LFN 2012-10 Packet for Sunbelt Rentals, Inc Contract

New Jersey LFN 2012-10 Packet for Sunbelt Rentals, Inc Contract #R151501 Solicited and awarded by Region 4 Education Service Center on behalf of itself and National IPA/TCPN participants

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Statement of Corporate Ownership

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Non-Collusion Affidavit

Solicitation Posting Documents

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Bid opening and late submission policy from solicitation

Notice of Intent to Award---Sample

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Contract: R151501 - Equipment and Tool Rental Services

Nov 1, 2015 to Oct 31, 2018

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7145 West Tidwell Road ~ Houston, Texas 77092 (713) 744-6835 www.esc4.net

Publication Date: August 6, 2015

NOTICE TO OFFEROR

SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 1, 2015 @ 2:00 PM CDT

Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Robert Zingelmann at [email protected] or (713) 744-6835 no later than August 21, 2015. All questions and answers will be posted to both www.esc4.net and www.tcpn.org under Solicitations. Offerors are responsible for viewing either website to review all questions and answers prior to submitting proposals. Please note that oral communications concerning this RFP shall not be binding and shall in no way excuse the responsive Offeror of the obligations set forth in this proposal.

Request for Proposal (RFP) by

Region 4 Education Service Center (“ESC”)

for

Equipment and Tool Rental Services

On behalf of itself, other government agencies and non-profits, made available through The Cooperative Purchasing Network “TCPN.”

Solicitation Number 15-15

Note: Envelopes must be sealed, prominently marked with the RFP solicitation number, RFP title, RFP opening time/date and name of vendor. Electronic submissions of the RFP will not be accepted. Submissions must be received by the Region 4 ESC office at: 7145 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX 77092 no later than 2:00 pm CDT, at which time the bid opening process shall commence. Proposals will be collected in a conference room to be determined by Region 4 ESC and opened and recorded publicly. Any proposal received later than the specified time, whether delivered in person, courier or mailed, shall be disqualified

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NEW JERSEY BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFCATE

STATEMENT OF CORPORATE OWNERSHIP

PUBLIC CONTRACT EEO COMPLIANCE

NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT

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11280 WEST ROAD NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notic e is hereby given that sealed HOUSTON, TX - 77532 responses will be received by Region 4 Education Service Center located at7145 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX 77092 until: Tuesday, September 1, 2015 @ 2:00 PM CDT The Cooperative PROOF OF PUBLICATION Purchasing Network (TC PN) Request for Proposal (RFP) (2015.5 C.C.P.) for RFP # 15 -12 High Performance Consulting Services State of California ) RFP # 15 -13 Debris Removal & County of OrangeSAN BERNARDINO ) ss Other Related Services RFP # 15 -14 Mobile Data Centers & Related Services Notice Type: BID2 - NOTICE INVITING BIDS (2 PUBS) RFP # 15 -15 Equipment Tool & Rental Services RFP # 15 -17 Job Order Co ntracting Services - National Ad Description: All proposals duly delivered and Region 4 Education Service Center submitted will be publicly opened and recorded on the date and time reflected above. Any proposal received after the stated I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California; I am closing time will not be considered and over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above returned unopened. If propos als are I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California; I am entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of the SAN sent by mail, the Offeror shall be over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above responsible for ensuring delivery of the entitledBERNARDINO matter. COUNTYI am the SUN,principal a newspaper clerk of thepublished printer in and the publisherEnglish language of the proposal to Region 4 Education in the city of SAN BERNARDINO, county of SAN BERNARDINO, and adjudged ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper published in the English Service Center before the advertised a newspaper of general circulation as defined by the laws of the State of date and hour for the opening. language in the City of Santa Ana, and adjudged a newspaper of general Proposals must be signed, sealed, circulationCalifornia byas thedefined Superior by theCourt laws of theof theCounty State of ofSAN California BERNARDINO, by the SuperiorState of California, under date 06/20/1952, Case No. 73084. That the notice, of which clearly identified with the solicitatio n Court of the County of Orange, State of California, under date of June 2, 1922, number, title, name and address of the Casethe annexed No. 13,421. is a printed That the copy, notice, has ofbeen which published the annexed in each is regulara printed and copy, entire has company responding. beenissue published of said newspaper in each regular and not and in any entire supplement issue of saidthereof newspaper on the following and not in Specifications and details of can be dates, to-wit: found at www.esc4.net or any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit: www.tcpn.org under Current Solicitations. General inquiries may be directed to Robert Zingelmann at [email protected] Until final aw ard, Region 4 Education Service Center reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals, to waive any technicalities, to re - advertise, and to otherwise proceed when in the best interest of Region 4 08/06/2015, 08/13/2015 Education Service Center. 8/6, 8/13/15 SBS -2780118# Executed on: 10/10/200408/14/2015 At Riverside, California

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15-12 - High Performance Building Consulting and Utility Management Solutions and Related Services posted on Thursday, August 06, 2015 due Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at 2:00 pm CDT Click here to request a copy of this solicitation Questions & Answers

15-13 - Debris Removal and Other Related Services posted on Thursday, August 06, 2015 due Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at 2:00 pm CDT Click here to request a copy of this solicitation Questions & Answers

15-14 - Mobile Data Centers and Related Services posted on Thursday, August 06, 2015 due Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at 2:00 pm CDT Click here to request a copy of this solicitation Questions & Answers

15-15 - Equipment and Tool Rental Services posted on Thursday, August 06, 2015 due Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at 2:00 pm CDT Click here to request a copy of this solicitation Questions & Answers

15-17 - Job Order Contracting Services posted on Thursday, August 06, 2015 due Tuesday, September 01, 2015 at 2:00 pm CDT Click here to request a copy of this solicitation Questions & Answers

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AWARD AND EVALUATION CRITERIA FROM ORIGINAL SOLICITATION

The volume for this contract is estimated to be from $5 million a year to $15 million a year. This information is provided solely as an aid to contract vendors in preparing proposals only. The successful Vendor(s) discount and pricing schedule shall apply regardless of the volume of business under the contract.

XXI. Multiple Awards: membership includes a large number of potential entities which may utilize this contract throughout the nation. In order to assure that any ensuing contract(s) will allow Region 4 ESC to fulfill current and future needs, Region 4 ESC reserves the right to award contract(s) to multiple vendors. The decision to award multiple contracts, award only one contract, or to make no awards rests solely with Region 4 ESC.

XXII. Non-Exclusive: Any contract resulting from this solicitation shall be awarded with the understanding and agreement that it is for to sole convenience and benefit of participating members. Region 4 ESC and participating entities reserve the right to obtain like goods and services from other sources.

AWARD PROCESS

XXIII. Award or Rejection of Proposals: In accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations for public purchasing, award(s) will be made to the prospective vendor whose response is determined to be the most advantageous to participating agencies, price and other factors considered. Region 4 ESC reserves the right to use a “Market Basket Survey” method, based on randomly selected criteria to determine the most advantageous response. To qualify for evaluation, a proposal must have been submitted on time, and satisfy all mandatory requirements identified in this solicitation. Proposals that are materially non-responsive will be rejected and the Offeror will be provided notice of such rejection.

XXIV. Evaluation Process: In evaluating the responses the following predetermined criteria is considered:

Products/Pricing (40 Points) 1. All products and services available 2. Pricing for all available products and services 3. Pricing for warranties on all products and services 4. Ability of Customers to verify that they received contract pricing 5. Payment methods 6. Other factors relevant to this section as submitted by the proposer

Performance Capability (30 Points) 1. Ability to deliver products and services nationally 2. Response to emergency orders 3. Average Fill Rate 4. Average on time delivery rate 5. Shipping charges 6. Return and restocking policy and applicable fees 7. History of meeting the shipping and delivery timelines 8. Ability to meet service and warranty needs of members 9. Customer service/problem resolution 10. Invoicing process 11. Contract implementation/Customer transition 12. Financial condition of vendor 13. Website ease of use, availability, and capabilities related to ordering, returns and reporting 14. Offeror’s safety record

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15. Instructional materials 16. Other factors relevant to this section as submitted by the proposer

Qualification and Experience (20 Points) 1. Offeror’s reputation in the marketplace 2. Reputation of products and services in the marketplace 3. Past relationship with Region 4 ESC and/or TCPN members 4. Experience and qualification of key employees 5. Location and number of sales persons who will work on this contract 6. Past experience working with the government sector 7. Exhibited understanding of cooperative purchasing 8. Past litigation, bankruptcy, reorganization, state investigations of entity or current officers and directors 9. Minimum of 10 customer references relating to the products and services within this RFP 10. Other factors relevant to this section as submitted by the proposer

Value Add (10 Points) 1. Marketing plan and capability 2. Sales force training 3. Other factors relevant to this section as submitted by the proposer

XXV. Competitive Range: It may be necessary to establish a competitive range. Factors from the predetermined criteria will be used to make this determination. Responses not in the competitive range are unacceptable and do not receive further award consideration.

XXVI. Evaluation: A committee will review and evaluate all responses and make a recommendation for award of contract(s). The recommendation for contract awards will be based on the predetermined criteria factors outlined in this solicitation, where each factor is assigned a point value based on its importance.

XXVII. Past Performance: An Offeror’s performance and actions under previously awarded contracts are relevant in determining whether or not the Offeror is likely to provide quality goods and services to TCPN members; including the administrative aspects of performance; the Offeror’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction; and generally, the Offeror’s businesslike concern for the interests of the customer.

OPEN RECORDS POLICY

XXVIII. Proprietary Information: Because contracts are awarded by a governmental entity, all responses submitted are subject to release as public information after contracts are executed. If an Offeror believes that its response, or parts of its response, may be exempted from disclosure, the Offeror must specify page-by-page and line-by-line the parts of the response, which it believes, are exempt. In addition, the Offeror must specify which exception(s) are applicable and provide detailed reasons to substantiate the exception(s). Offeror must provide this information on the “Acknowledge and Acceptance to Region 4 ESC’s Open Record Policy” form found at the beginning of this solicitation. Any information that is unmarked will be considered public information and released, if requested under the Public Information Act.

The determination of whether information is confidential and not subject to disclosure is the duty of the Office of Attorney General (OAG). Region 4 ESC must provide the OAG sufficient information to render an opinion and therefore, vague and general claims to confidentiality by the Offeror are not acceptable. Region 4 ESC must comply with the opinions of the OAG. Region 4 ESC assumes no

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BID OPENING AND LATE SUBMISSION POLICY FROM SOLICITATION

D. GENERAL TERMS AND INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

I. Submission of Response: Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, all submitted proposals must contain one (1) bound and signed original copy of the solicitation, and two (2) electronic copies on CD, DVD or flash drives (i.e. pin or jump drives) shall be provided. Please see format requirements below. Vendor must also submit two (2) electronic proposals free of propriety information to be posted on Vendor information page if awarded a contract.

Only sealed responses will be accepted. Faxed or electronically transmitted responses will not be accepted. Sealed responses may be submitted on any or all items, unless stated otherwise. Proposal may be rejected for failure to comply with the requirements set forth in this proposal.

Deviations from any terms, conditions and/or specifications must be conspicuously noted in writing by the Offeror and shall be included with the response. (See Appendix D).

II. Proposal Format: Responses must be provided in a three-ring binder or report cover using 8.5 x 11 paper clearly identified with the name of the Offeror’s company and the solicitation name and number on both the outside front cover and vertical spine. All forms are to be completed electronically.

Include a copy of the entire RFP document that you are responding to, prior to your tabulated response. This means that all pages prior to the Appendixes must be included before Tab 1. Tabs should be used to separate the proposal into sections. The following items identified must be included behind the tabs listed below. Offerors failing to organize in the manner listed may be considered non-responsive and may not be evaluated.

III. Binder Tabs: Tab 1 – Entire Vendor Contract and Signature Form – General Terms and Conditions Acceptance Form (Appendix D) Tab 2 – Questionnaire (Appendix E) Tab 3 – Company Profile (Appendix F, excluding References section) Tab 4 – Product / Services (Appendix B) Tab 5 – References (Appendix F) Tab 6 – Pricing (Appendix C) Tab 7 – Value Add (Appendix G) Tab 8 – Required Documents – Additional Required Documents (Appendix H) – Acknowledgement & Acceptance of Region 4 ESC Open Records Policy (Page 4).

IV. Mailing of Proposals: All bids and proposals submitted in response to the solicitation must be clearly identified as listed below with the solicitation number, title, name and address of the company responding. All packages must be clearly identified as listed below, sealed and delivered to the Region 4 ESC office no later than the submittal deadline assigned for this solicitation.

From______Company______Address______City, State, Zip ______Solicitation Name and Number ______Due Date and Time______

V. Time for Receiving Proposals: Proposals received prior to the submittal deadline will be time- stamped upon receipt and kept secure and unopened. At the submittal deadline, Region 4 will begin

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the process of opening all bids publicly by collecting all proposals received before the deadline in the room designated for the bid opening. No proposals received after the submittal time and deadline will be considered. Late proposals will be returned to sender unopened.

VI. Inquiries and/or Discrepancies: Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to Robert Zingelmann at [email protected] or (713) 744-6835 no later than August 21, 2015. All questions and answers will be posted to both www.esc4.net and www.tcpn.org under Solicitations. Offerors are responsible for viewing either website to review all questions and answers prior to submitting proposals. Please note that oral communications concerning this RFP shall not be binding and shall in no way excuse the responsive Offeror of the obligations set forth in this proposal.

VII. Restricted and Prohibited Communications with Region 4 ESC: During the period between the date Region 4 ESC issues this RFP and the selection of the vendor who is awarded a contract by Region 4 ESC, if any, Offerors shall restrict all contact with Region 4 ESC and direct all questions regarding this RFP, including questions regarding terms and conditions, only to the individual identified above in Section “Inquiries and/or Discrepancies” in the specified manner. Do not contact members of the Board of Directors, other employees of Region 4 ESC or any of Region 4 ESC’s agents or administrators. Contact with any of these prohibited individuals after issuance of this RFP and before selection is made, may result in disqualification of the Offeror.

The communications prohibition shall terminate when the contract is recommended by the administration, considered by the Board of Directors at a noticed public meeting, and a contract has been awarded. In the event the Board of Directors refers the recommendation back to staff for reconsideration, the communications prohibition shall be re-imposed. Additionally, during the time period between the award by the Board of Directors and the execution of the contract, Offerors shall not engage in any prohibited communications as described in this section.

Prohibited communications includes direct contact, discussion, or promotion of any Offeror’s response with any member of Region 4 ESC’s Board of Directors or employees except for communications with Region 4 ESC’s designated representative as set forth in this RFP and only in the course of inquiries, briefings, interviews, or presentations. This prohibition is intended to create a level playing field for all potential Offerors, assure that decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the RFP process. Except as provided in the above stated exceptions, the following communications regarding a particular invitation for bids, requests for proposal, requests for qualifications, or other solicitation are prohibited:

 Communications between a potential vendor, service provider, bidder, offeror, lobbyist or consultant and any member of Region 4 ESC’s Board of Directors;

 Communications between any director and any member of a selection or evaluation committee; and

 Communications between any director and administrator or employee.

The communications prohibition shall not apply to the following:

 Communications with Region 4 ESC’s purchasing agent specifically named and authorized to conduct and receive such communications under this RFP or upon the request of Region 4 ESC, with Region 4 ESC’s legal counsel; and

 Presentations made to the Board of Directors during any duly noticed public meeting.

Nothing contained herein shall prohibit any person or entity from publicly addressing Region 4 ESC’s Board of Directors during any duly noticed public meeting, in accordance with applicable Board

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

Notice of Intent to Award Contract under a National Cooperative Purchasing Agreement -Sample

______intends to participate in the Region 4 Education Service Center (“Region 4 ESC”) contract for Equipment and Tool Rental Services , Contract # R151501 to purchase Equipment and Tool Rental Service through National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (“National IPA”).

Information regarding the contract may be found on the National IPA website at: www.nationalipa.org.

______anticipates joining the National IPA/TCPN contract on ______. The Region 4 ESC contract term is November 1, 2015 to October 31, 2018 with two (2) additional annual renewals if mutually agreed by Region 4 ESC and Sunbelt Rentals Inc.

It is the intent of ______to make a contract award to Sunbelt Rentals Inc pursuant to the proposal submitted in response to the Region 4 ESC RFP.

______is permitted to join national cooperative purchasing agreements under the authority of N.J.S.A. 52:34-6.2(b)(3).

Comment period ends ______.

DISCLOSURE OF INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES IN IRAN

NEW JERSEY LFN 2012-10 PACKET CHECKLIST

__X Contract Documents Screenshot

__X Page from original solicitation that indicates Lead Agency and issuance of solicitation on behalf of themselves and National IPA and/or TCPN members nationally

__X New Jersey Business Registration Certificate for the contractor and any subcontractors

__X Statement of Corporate Ownership

__X Public Contract EEO Compliance

__X Non-Collusion Affidavit

__X Solicitation Posting Documents

__X Award and evaluation criteria from solicitation

__X Notice of Intent to Award---Sample

__X Disclosure of Investment Activities in Iran