County of Ottawa


Request for Proposal

County of Ottawa – WAN and LAN Data Electronics               

The County of Ottawa is seeking proposals for WAN and LAN Data Electronics equipment and installation services. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will be available from the County’s Technology Designer beginning 01 October 2004. This RFP may or may not result in a contract being issued. The RFP will be available electronically in PDF format and will be distributed electronically via email. Bid documents may be requested electronically from Childs Consulting Associates web site, by email, or by arranged pick up at the following address.

          Childs Consulting Associates, Inc.
         
29516 Southfield Road, Suite 100
          Southfield, MI 48076

          Attn: Mr. Roger Van Andel
www.childs.com/invitations
Fax (248) 569-2232
Email: rva@childs.com
Telephone (248) 569-2355

The RFP states all requirements of an acceptable response. Faxed or e-mail responses will NOT be accepted. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 11 October 2004 at 11:00 AM at the Fillmore Street Complex Administration Building.

Each bidder shall submit with his/her proposal either a bid bond or a certified check equal to five percent (5%) of the total base bid amount payable to the County of Ottawa. Before awarding the work, successful contractor(s) must obtain a Performance and Payment Bond for any project exceeding $50,000. The Performance and Payment Bond shall be in an amount equal to the contract amount. The Performance and Payment Bond shall be solely for the protection of the County of Ottawa. A surety company authorized to do business in the State of Michigan shall execute the Performance and Payment Bond (see sample contract available at www.childs.com for additional information).

The County of Ottawa will receive sealed quotes for the above project at:

Ottawa County
12220 Fillmore Street
West Olive, MI 49460
ATTN: Steve Namenye

[Four (4) copies of a sealed quote and two electronic copies (in MS Word with Excel price sheets) are required]. Mark the outer envelope: “County of Ottawa WAN and LAN Response”

Proposals are due 22 October 2004 at 1:00 PM (local time). No electronic quotes (fax or email) will be accepted. The County of Ottawa reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive any informality therein, or to award the contract to other than the lowest bidder, whichever is in the best interest of the County of Ottawa.

Proposals received after the stated due date and time will be returned to vendors unopened.

Due Date:                    22 October 2004
Due Time:                   1:00 PM Local time, Fillmore Complex