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23 February 2017 The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN), Region 4 ESC Attn: Jason Wickel - Cooperative Purchasing Coordinator 7145 West Tidwell Road Houston, Texas 77092 SUBJECT: Convergint Technologies’ Response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Region 4 Education Service Center (ESC) REFERENCE: Solicitation #: 17-06 – Facility Technology Integration Dear Mr. Wickel, Convergint is pleased to submit our response to your Solicitation # 17-06, Facility Technology Integration. We have read and reviewed the solicitation, attachments, and all released amendments and we acknowledge the information and requests specified within the documents. We agree to keep our proposal and pricing valid for a period of 120 calendar days from the due date of submission. Our bid package provides the information requested: 1. Tab 1 – Entire Vendor Contract and Signature Form (pgs. 1-15, Appendix A) – General Terms and Conditions Acceptance Form (Appendix D) 2. Tab 2 – Questionnaire (Appendix E) 3. Tab 3 – Company Profile (Appendix F, excluding References section) 4. Tab 4 – Product / Services (Appendix B) 5. Tab 5 – References (Appendix F) 6. Tab 6 – Pricing (Appendix C) 7. Tab 7 – Value Add (Appendix G) 8. Tab 8 – Required Documents – Additional Required Documents (Appendix H) – Acknowledgement & Acceptance of Region 4 ESC Open Records Policy (Page 4). We look forward to supporting the Region 4 ESC in this very important effort. Please feel free to contact me with any additional questions at my office number 301-459-8730, my cell phone number 804.640.1423 or email [email protected]. Sincerely, Melissa Bulluck Proposal and Contracts Manager Convergint Technologies, LLC Solicitation Number: 17-06 Convergint Technologies, LLC Region 4 Education Service Center/The Cooperative Purchasing Network Facility Integration Technology TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND CAPABILITIES STATEMENT ..........................................1 Company Awards ......................................................................................................................... 2 ENTIRE RFP DOCUMENT .........................................................................................................5 1.0 TAB 1 - ENTIRE VENDOR CONTRACT AND SIGNATURE FORMS AND APPENDIX A ..............................................................................................................20 1.1 Entire Vendor Contract and Signature Forms (pgs. 1-15) ..................................... 20 1.2 Appendix A ................................................................................................................. 35 1.3 General Terms and Conditions Acceptance Form - Appendix D .......................... 47 2.0 TAB 2 – QUESTIONNAIRE (APPENDIX E) ..........................................................50 3.0 TAB 3 – COMPANY PROFILE (APPENDIX F) ....................................................57 3.1 Value-Added Reseller (VAR) Letters ..................................................................... 113 4.0 TAB 4 – PRODUCTS / SERVICES (APPENDIX B) .............................................137 4.1 Products and Services - Capabilities Statement .................................................... 139 5.0 TAB 5 – REFERENCES (APPENDIX F) ...............................................................154 6.0 TAB 6 – PRICING (APPENDIX C) ........................................................................159 7.0 TAB 7 – VALUE ADD (APPENDIX G) ..................................................................161 8.0 TAB 8 – REQUIRED DOCUMENTS .....................................................................164 8.1 Additional Required Documents (Appendix H) .................................................... 164 8.1.1 DOC #1 Clean Air and Water Act .......................................................................... 165 8.1.2 DOC #2 Debarment Notice ...................................................................................... 166 8.1.3 DOC #3 Lobbying Certification .............................................................................. 167 8.1.4 DOC #4 Contractors Requirements ....................................................................... 168 8.1.5 DOC #5 Antitrust Certification Statement ............................................................ 169 8.1.6 DOC #6 Implementation HB 1295 (Certificate) of Interested Parties) ............... 170 8.1.7 DOC #7 EDGAR Certifications .............................................................................. 171 8.2 For Vendors Intending to do Business in New Jersey........................................... 176 8.2.1 DOC #8 Ownership Disclosure Form ..................................................................... 176 8.2.2 DOC #9 Non-Collusion Affidavit ............................................................................ 177 Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction in the cover letter of this proposal. i Convergint Technologies - Making a Daily Difference Solicitation Number: 17-06 Convergint Technologies, LLC Region 4 Education Service Center/The Cooperative Purchasing Network Facility Integration Technology 8.2.3 DOC #10 Affirmative Action Affidavit................................................................... 178 8.2.4 DOC #11 Political Contribution Disclosure Form ................................................ 181 8.2.5 DOC #12 Stockholder Disclosure Form ................................................................. 185 8.3 Acknowledgement & Acceptance of Region 4 ESC Open Records Policy .......... 186 CONCLUSION ..........................................................................................................................187 ADDENDUMS............................................................................................................................188 Addendum 1 .............................................................................................................................. 188 Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction in the cover letter of this proposal. ii Convergint Technologies - Making a Daily Difference Solicitation Number: 17-06 Convergint Technologies, LLC Region 4 Education Service Center/The Cooperative Purchasing Network Facility Technology Integration EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND CAPABILITIES STATEMENT Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, Convergint Technologies LLC’s (“Convergint”) is an industry leading global service-based systems integrator. Our expertise and strategic focus is predicated on providing comprehensive design, installation, and service (maintenance) for integrated building systems including electronic security, fire alarm, and life safety systems. We are the nation’s largest independent security systems integrator and have over 15 years of experience and “lessons learned” supporting Government and commercial customers. From day one, delivering value through unparalleled customer service and consistent operational excellence has been foundational at Convergint. Our promise, and our number one objective, is to be our customers’ best service provider – validated by Frost & Sullivan’s (an independent organization) research analyst, Jason Halverson, “Convergint Technologies has a service culture that is unmatched in their industry. We confirmed that their stated value and belief ‘to be our customer’s best service provider’ drives their organization and is supported through advanced technology, employee responsiveness and focus on the customer.” Our People, Culture, Technologies, and our Service sets us apart from our competitors. Our People – Our greatest strength is our people. We hire and develop the industry’s most dedicated and qualified colleagues and provide an aggressive certification plan to keep them trained in the latest technology innovations, industry trends and regulations. We invested over $7,000,000 in training courses in 2015! Our Culture – Convergint was founded on a set of core Values and Beliefs “Vs & Bs” that express our responsibility to our customers, our colleagues and our communities. Our daily commitment to these values is one key reason why our customers choose to do business with Convergint Technologies. Our Technologies – Convergint maintains strong relationships with the worlds’ leading technology partners to provide customers with a choice of best-in-class solutions allowing us to provide cost effective, customized valued solutions and products to our customers. Instead of tying your hands to one provider or one manufacturer, we promote non-proprietary systems enabling you to avoid sole source dependency while ensuring long-term system flexibility and maintaining cost effectiveness. Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction in the cover letter of this proposal. 1 Convergint Technologies - Making a Daily Difference Solicitation Number: 17-06 Convergint Technologies, LLC Region 4 Education Service Center/The Cooperative Purchasing Network Facility Integration Technology Our Services – One of our core values is that we expect to be our customers’ best service provider. Convergint designs service programs to meet client’s specific business goals by leveraging dedicated, certified colleagues to ensure system integrity and uptime. iCare, our customer portal, provides you real time access to your installation projects, service work orders and status and metrics reporting. Our iCare portal promotes transparency, improves