RFQ - AS-NEEDED CABLING SERVICES AND STRUCTURED CABLE SYSTEM DESIGN

COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO - REQUEST FOR QUOTES (RFQ) 13147
SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY (SDCDA)
AS-NEEDED CABLING SERVICES AND STRUCTURED CABLE SYSTEM DESIGN
B. RFQ INSTRUCTIONS AND RULES
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A QUOTE
1.1. It is Offeror's responsibility to submit a quote based on the most current RFQ, addenda thereto, County's
responses to Questions, any other information posted on BuyNet, and any diligence material made available by
the County. Offerors are advised to regularly check BuyNet for information. The County has no obligation to
contact Offerors directly with any such RFQ-related information.
1.1.1. To see all information related to this RFQ, to submit Questions, and to receive notifications of updates,
Offerors must select "Participate in RFx" for this solicitation in BuyNet.
1.1.2. If an Offeror is unable to download this document, an Offeror may request a hard copy from Department
of Purchasing and Contracting's front desk or contact clerical support at (858) 505-6367.
1.2. Forms required to be submitted with Offerors response to this RFQ are included in this RFQ or posted on the
County's web site at: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/purchasing/purchasing-forms.html.
1.2.1. The County may update posted forms from time to time. Unless otherwise specified, Offerors may
submit the version of a form in place as of the date of the posting of this RFQ or any later version
thereof.
1.3. Offeror must submit a complete original quote in accordance with the format provided in this solicitation to the
County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting, through electronic upload to BuyNet before
the Date and Time listed in Schedule.
1.3.1. If Offeror is unable to submit via BuyNet for any reason, Offeror may submit its quote via email to the
Contracting Officer listed in this document or provide the Purchasing and Contracting front desk with
either (i) electronic files on CD/DVD; or, (ii) a printed quote. Offeror must prominently mark such
submissions with the RFQ number on the outside of the packaging. Please use this method only if
unable to submit through BuyNet.
2. QUESTIONS
2.1. Offerors shall direct requests for explanation regarding the RFQ or related documents to the Contracting
Officer, in writing, as a question ("Question"). Offerors may submit Questions by sending a message to the
Contracting Officer through the "Discussions" functionality in BuyNet.
2.2. The County may choose not to respond to Questions received after the date and time stated in the Schedule for
Question submission. Offeror is responsible for ensuring that Questions are received by the County.
3. QUOTE FORMAT
3.1. Submit electronic quotes as files in .pdf format, except where specified otherwise. For pages other than
signature pages, converted and searchable formats are preferred.
3.2. All quotes shall be signed with a handwritten signature by an authorized officer or employee of Offeror.
4. QUOTE ORGANIZATION
4.1. Your quote should be organized in accordance with the Submittal Items in this RFQ.
4.1.1. Offerors shall organize content to correspond to the applicable exhibit and question or item within each
exhibit.
4.1.2. Offerors shall separate each exhibit into one or more files, clearly named as to the exhibit and order.
4.1.3. Pages shall be consecutively numbered within each exhibit at the bottom or top margin of each page.
4.1.4. Cost/Price information:
4.1.4.1. Offerors must place all cost and pricing information within the Cost/Price exhibit. Price shall
be inclusive of all proposed compensation.
4.2. Confidential/Proprietary information:
4.2.1. The County is a public agency subject to the California Public Records Act, Government Code
7920.000, et seq. Some or all of the documents submitted in response to this RFQ may be subject to
disclosure, and the County intends to publish any resulting contracts to its public website.
4.2.2. It is Offeror's responsibility to identify and separate into a "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY"
exhibit and to provide a signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement for:

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4.2.2.1. All confidential information that Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act, including PI (Personal Information),
PII (Personally Identifiable Information), or PHI (Protected Health Information);
4.2.2.2. Any proprietary or other information Offeror represents, with legal basis, is exempt from
disclosure under the California Public Records Act and wishes to protect from disclosure.
4.2.3. The "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit must be clearly labeled with all pages marked as
"CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY."
4.2.4. Offeror should reference material in the "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY" exhibit where it is
needed to respond to a Submittal Item through citation to the "CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY"
exhibit (for example "See response 1 contained within the 'CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY'
exhibit for staff Social Security numbers").
4.2.5. If the County determines that a submission improperly designates information as confidential or
proprietary, the County may, at its sole discretion: (i) deem the information releasable; (ii) declare the
submission non-conforming/non-responsive; (iii) remove such information, or (iv) take any other
appropriate action. (Note: Pricing and Terms and Conditions are generally not confidential under the
California Public Records Act).
5. QUOTE EVALUATION
5.1. Evaluations may consider factors such as technical merit, experience, capacity, history of Offeror compliance,
availability, price, and more to determine the quote(s) that provide the best value to the County.
5.2. During evaluation, the County may appropriately consider the sustainability and social, human health,
environmental, and economic impact of Offeror's proposed products and/or approach to providing goods and/or
services, in accordance with Board Policy B-67. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant
information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.3. During evaluation, the County may appropriately evaluate the cultural competency of Offeror and Offeror's
proposed approach to providing goods and services. Therefore, Offerors are encouraged to include relevant
information in their quotes, to the degree related to the goods or services sought.
5.4. When evaluating an Offeror's cost or pricing, the County may also consider the effect of the quote on the overall
total cost to the County.
6. COUNTY COMMITMENT
6.1. This RFQ does not commit the County to award a contract, nor does it commit the County to pay any of
Offeror's costs incurred in the preparation or submission of the quote. Further, Offeror shall not incur any
reimbursable cost in anticipation of a contract award.
6.2. Neither Offeror nor any of its representatives shall have any claims whatsoever against the County or any of its
respective officials, agents, or employees arising out of or relating to this RFQ or these procedures (other than
those arising under a definitive contract with Offeror in accordance with the terms thereof).
6.3. The County reserves the right to separately procure the same or similar goods or services.
6.4. The County may withhold all information regarding this procurement until after negotiations are complete,
including, but not limited to: the number of quotes received; the identity of Offeror(s); the content of quotes;
the County's evaluation and results thereof. Information releasable after the conclusion of negotiations is
subject to the disclosure requirements and withholding exemptions of the California Public Records Act.
6.5. Pursuant to County Charter 703.10 and 916, award of a contract resulting from this RFQ may be subject to
the County's requirement to determine that the services can be provided more economically and efficiently by
an independent contractor than by persons employed in the Classified Service.
6.6. In the event that an Offeror is involved in a merger, acquisition, or other change in control, the County reserves
the right to award a contract to a resulting entity.
7. DILIGENCE AND DUTY TO INQUIRE
7.1. Should Offeror find discrepancies in or omissions from, or be in doubt as to the meaning of, the RFQ or related
documents, Offeror shall have a duty to submit a Question to the County.
7.2. Offerors are expected to perform reasonable due diligence with regard to this RFQ and the work required,
including, but not limited to, information that is publicly or otherwise reasonably available and, if applicable,

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information that can be obtained during a site visit (including verification of measurements, conditions, and
other attributes). Neither the selected Offeror(s), nor any Offerors, shall be entitled to any price adjustment or
other relief based upon information that was discovered or should have been discovered through due diligence.
7.3. The County makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any
diligence material or other information provided by the County or any of its agents, representatives, contractors,
or consultants. Such information may reflect good faith assumptions, estimates, or projections, which may or
may not prove to be correct.
7.4. Offeror should not rely upon oral statements made or explanations given by the County, including any oral
responses to Questions or other inquiries. No prior, current, or post award communication(s) with any officer,
agent, or employee of the County shall affect or modify any terms or requirements of this RFQ, except as
explicitly provided for in this RFQ.
8. OFFEROR COMMUNICATIONS
8.1. All communications from Offeror (including its employees, agents, and representatives) to the County or its
officers and employees (including consultants working on or assisting with this procurement), related to this
RFQ or Offeror's quote, must be directed in writing exclusively to the Contracting Officer, unless otherwise
authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Offerors shall not communicate with or attempt to contact any
other County personnel about this solicitation, except as otherwise allowed for in this RFQ or by law. Any
improper contact may, at the County's sole discretion, cause Offeror to be removed from consideration for
contract award.
8.2. If Offeror issues any public announcement or otherwise engages in communication that, in the County's sole
determination, compromises the integrity of this RFQ process or attempts to restrain competition, Offeror may
be removed from consideration for award.
8.3. Audio and/or video recording of presentations, discussions, negotiations, or other communications with the
County regarding this RFQ are prohibited, unless specifically authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.
9. SOLICITING EMPLOYEES
9.1. Until contract award, Offerors shall not, directly or indirectly, solicit any employee of the County to leave the
County's employ in order to accept employment with Offeror, its affiliates, actual or prospective contractors,
or any person acting in concert with Offeror without prior written approval of the County's Contracting Officer.
This paragraph does not prevent the employment by Offeror of a County employee who has initiated contact
with Offeror.
10. PROHIBITED CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS
10.1. In accordance with Section 67 of the San Diego County Administrative Code, the County shall not contract
with, and shall reject any quote submitted by, the person or entities specified below, unless the Board of
Supervisors finds that special circumstances exist which justify the approval of such contract:
10.1.1. Persons employed by the County or of public agencies for which the Board of Supervisors is the
governing body;
10.1.2. Profit-making firms or businesses in which employees described in subsection 11.1.1 serve as officers,
principals, partners, or major shareholders;
10.1.3. Persons who, within the immediately preceding twelve (12) months, came within the provisions of
subsection 11.1.1 and who (i) were employed in positions of substantial responsibility in the area of
service to be performed by the contract; or, (ii) participated in any way in developing the contract or its
service specifications; and
10.1.4. Profit-making firms or businesses in which the former employees described in subsection 11.1.3 serve
as officers, principals, partners, or major shareholders.
10.2. Per Board Policy A-79, a successful Offeror that is a non-profit corporation shall not subcontract any work
under the agreement with a related for-profit subcontractor where an interlocking directorate, management, or
ownership relationship exists, unless specifically authorized by the Board of Supervisors.
10.3. Offeror certifies that, if awarded a contract under this RFQ, such contract will be in compliance with Sections
11.1 and 11.2 above. Offeror shall promptly notify the County of any change in circumstance affecting these
provisions.

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AS-NEEDED CABLING SERVICES AND STRUCTURED CABLE SYSTEM DESIGN
11. CALIFORNIA REVENUE & TAXATION CODE 18662
11.1. In compliance with California Revenue and Taxation Code 18662, if Offeror is a non-resident of California
(out-of-state invoices) that receives California source income and has not completed Franchise Tax Board Form
590, there may be a backup withholding on all payments. Fifteen (15) business days prior to the first payment
from the County, new suppliers or suppliers with expired forms or forms with incorrect information must submit
new forms to the County (forms are available from the Franchise Tax Board website listed below).
11.2. Under certain circumstances, Offerors may be eligible for reduced or waived nonresident withholding. If
Offeror has already received a waiver or a reduced withholding response from the State of California and the
response remains valid, Offeror should submit the response to the County in lieu of the forms. Failure to submit
the required forms will result in withholding of payments. Offerors should access the Franchise Tax Board
websites, listed below, for tax forms and relevant information regarding non-resident withholding, including
waivers or reductions. The County will not give Offerors any tax advice. It is recommended that Offerors speak
with their tax advisers and/or the State of California for guidance.
Franchise Tax Board Websites:
https://www.ftb.ca.gov
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/forms/search/
11.3. If selected for award, Offeror must submit applicable forms to the Auditor & Controller via fax, at (858) 694-
2060, or mail originals to: County of San Diego, 5530 Overland Avenue, Suite 410, San Diego, CA 92123. The
P.O. Number or Contract Number (if available) and "California Revenue and Taxation Code 18662" must
appear on fax cover sheet and/or the outside of the mailing envelope.
12. W-9 FORM
12.1. If selected for award, Offeror must complete and submit a W-9 form if a current form is not on file with the
County.
13. PREVAILING WAGE
13.1. The County's public works projects are subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the California
Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), in accordance with Labor Code 1771.4(a)(1). A contractor or
subcontractor shall not be qualified to bid (or otherwise submit an offer) on, be listed in an offer subject to the
requirements of Section 4104 of the Public Contract Code, or engage in the performance of any contract for
public work, as defined in Labor Code 1720, et seq., unless currently registered and qualified to perform
public work pursuant to Labor Code 1725.5, all as more particularly described in Labor Code 1771.1(a).
An Offeror who is ultimately selected shall post all notices required by and pursuant to Labor Code
1771.4(a)(2) at the job site, whether or not the County also posts these notices.

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SAN DIEGO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY (SDCDA)
AS-NEEDED CABLING SERVICES AND STRUCTURED CABLE SYSTEM DESIGN
C. SUBMITTAL ITEMS
Offeror's response to these Submittal Items shall be no more than thirty (30) pages, excluding disclosures, financials, sample
reports, etc.
1. EXHIBIT 1 - REQUIRED FORMS
1.1 Submit a completed and signed Offeror's Cover Page (PC600) form
* Required for all Offerors
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC600_dpc_Offerors_Cover_Page.pdf
1.2 Submit a completed and signed Representations and Certifications form (PC601)
* Required for all Offerors
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC601_dpc_Reps_and_Certs.pdf
1.3 Submit a completed and signed Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
* All Offerors are encouraged to complete this form to support County data collection.
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC610_dpc_Small_Local_Self_Cert.pdf
1.4 Submit a completed and signed Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable).
* Required if submitting Confidential/Proprietary Information (see RFQ Instructions and Rules section 4.2)
* Located at:
https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/purchasing/docs/PC620_dpc_Nondisclosure_Indemnity.pdf
2. EXHIBIT 2 - PROGRAM/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT
2.1 Confirm (YES/NO) Offeror holds a valid C-7 (Low Voltage Systems) or C-10 (Electrical Contractor) license for
the full term of the contract.
YES NO
If yes, provide your CSLB license number(s): ___________________________
2.2 Does Offeror intend to utilize any subcontractors to perform any portion of the work?
YES NO
If yes, provide subcontractor(s) Company Name(s), subcontractor license classification and corresponding CSLB
license number(s), if applicable: __________________________________________________
2.3 Confirm (YES/NO) that Offeror is currently registered with the State of California Department of Industrial
Relations (DIR).
YES NO
If yes, provide DIR registration number: __________________________________________________
2.4 Confirm (YES/NO) Offeror's knowledge and familiarity with current CEC, CBC, ANSI/TIA/EIA, UL, FCC,
NFPA, and County asbestos regulation acknowledging all work will conform to these standards.
YES NO

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Technical Approach
2.5 Confirm Offeror's agreement to the Statement of Work (SOW) requirements.
YES NO
2.5.1 If your organization has exceptions to any requirements, provide a marked-up redline version of the
Statement of Work that provides applicable alternative language along with a supporting explanation to
support any alternative standards/language being proposed. Failure to specifically reject a proposed
requirement will be deemed an acceptance of such requirement.
2.6 Provide brief case examples of Offeror's capabilities across required services (e.g., structured cabling for
LAN/WAN; racks/patch panels; fiber design & installation, including fusion splicing and termination types; A/V
integration; emergency restoration; Wi-Fi enclosure support; data center bracing).
2.7 Describe procedures for repairing any County property damage at Offeror's sole expense ensuring manufacturer
warranties remain intact during repairs.
2.8 Confirm (YES/NO) Offeror maintains adequate on-hand stock of commonly used supplies and materials required
to perform services under this contract.
YES NO
If Yes, describe the methods, processes, or inventory-management systems Offeror uses to monitor stock levels,
plan for replenishment (such as forecasting tools, reorder points, or safety stock), and ensure consistent material
availability.
2.9 Confirm (YES/NO) that Offeror provides a commercial warranty for materials (the greater of manufacturer,
vendor, or minimum warranty), and a warranty-phase services for up to 90 calendar days after Task Order service
commencement, including inspections, punch lists, coordination, final compliance.
YES NO
2.9.1 Submit a sample warranty certificate that will apply to materials and services provided under this contract.
The sample may be a manufacturer-issued warranty, a vendor-provided warranty, or the minimum
warranty the Offeror proposes to provide. The document shall clearly identify the scope of coverage,
warranty period, and any conditions or exclusions.
Experience & Qualifications
2.10 Provide a company profile summarizing Offeror's experience within the last five (5) years performing services
similar in scope to those described in the Statement of Work, including delivering electrical and low-voltage
cabling services and structured cable system design structured cabling, (LAN/WAN), fiber installations (fusion
splicing, termination), audio/visual cabling, emergency restoration, and data center cabling or bracing.
Description should include:
2.10.1 Total years in business
2.10.2 Total number of employees
2.10.3 Number of low-voltage and electrical technicians
2.10.4 A brief overview of Offeror's primary service areas and capabilities.
2.10.5 Total number of local employees Offeror will assign to support District Attorney's Office (DAO)
accounts
2.10.6 Typical crew composition for low-voltage, fiber, and A/V tasks.
2.11 Provide a brief summary of the qualifications, certifications, and experience of key personnel who will be assigned
to support the DAO account, including low-voltage technicians, fiber specialists, system designers, and project

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supervisors. Do not submit full resumes. not include personal information, such as social security number, home
address, personal phone numbers, email addresses, etc.
2.12 Provide a minimum of three (3) business references for similar services performed within the last five (5) years.
For each reference, include:
2.12.1 Customer/Agency Name
2.12.2 Contact Name and Title
2.12.3 Contact Email, Address, and Phone Number
2.12.4 Brief description of the services performed
2.12.5 Contract term (start and end dates)
2.12.6 Approximate annual value, if available.
3. EXHIBIT 3 - COST/PRICE EXHIBIT
3.1 Submit a completed Payment Schedule.
3.1.1 Provide fully burdened hourly rates (vehicle expenses, parking, tolls, travel, mileage, site visits for job
walk/bid, computer usage, printing, document reproduction, and all expenses incurred in completing such
services), Standard LAN drop flat rate, and Emergency response flat rate per the pricing schedule.
Confirm no trip charge/mileage.
4. EXHIBIT 4 - ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS
4.1 Confirm acceptance "YES/NO" of the County of San Diego's Draft Agreement (including insurance
requirements):
YES NO
4.1.1 If "NO," provide a detailed list of exceptions to the terms and conditions, the nature of its concern, and
what terms the Offeror is willing to accept.
Note: The Offeror will be deemed to have accepted any terms and conditions of the Contract to which
it does not take exception to. The County may, as part of its evaluation process, conclude that exceptions
are so numerous and/or material as to make Offeror's response to the solicitation unacceptable.
5. EXHIBIT 5 - CONFIDENTIAL PROPRIETARY
5.1 Include any Confidential/Proprietary Information in this exhibit, in accordance with RFQ Instructions and Rules
section 4.2.

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D. REQUIRED FORMS
(RESERVED)

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E. STATEMENT OF WORK
1. GENERAL
1.1. The San Diego County District Attorney (SDCDA) has a requirement for as-needed electrical and low-voltage cabling
services and structured cabling system design services to repair, replace, modify and maintain existing networks for data,
telephone, video-conferencing and audio video cabling, including overhead speakers for paging and radio traffic. Work to
be performed includes new installations, system maintenance and emergency system restoration, to include related materials.
Contractor shall perform the work in accordance with each specific Task Order (Attachment B - Sample Task Order Form),
issued by the County of San Diego.
1.2. The locations for services are listed in Attachment A - San Diego County District Attorney (SDCDA) Site Locations. The
sites listed are the primary locations; requests for work at any other locations within the County of San Diego may be made
and shall be accepted by Contractor as required by the SDCDA during the term of the contract.
2. DEFINITION
2.1. BMP refers to Best Management Practice, which relates to schedules of activities, prohibitions of practices, general good
housekeeping practices, pollution prevention and educational practices, maintenance procedures, and other management
practices to prevent or reduce, to the maximum extent practicable, the discharge of pollutants directly or indirectly to waters
of the United States. Best Management Practices also includes treatment requirements, operating procedures, and practices
to control plant site run-off, spillage or leaks, waste disposal, and drainage from raw materials storage.
2.2. Contractor refers to any representative or employee of the company this agreement is entered into with the County. This will
include technicians, supervisors and management staff.
2.3. COR refers to the County's Contracting Officer Representative, which is the Departmental representative responsible for
administration of this contract.
3. SPECIFICATIONS
3.1. The following cabling and structured cabling system design services are commonly required:
3.1.1. All CAT type cabling as required
3.1.2. Structured system design and cabling installation for LAN & WAN
3.1.3. Plenum and riser rated duct installation
3.1.4. Installation of network equipment racks, enclosures, patch panels, electrical wiring, cabling and wall lining with
fire-rated plywood
3.1.5. Data Center equipment bracing and riser/overhead cable system design and installation
3.1.6. Cabling and related hardware enclosures to support Wi-Fi access points for both internal and outdoor installations
3.1.7. Facility move-out cabling and network rack equipment removal services
3.1.8. Fiber optic Network design and fiber optic installation. Fiber Optic Cabling installation multi-mode, single- mode,
cable fusion splicing, FC/SC/ST terminations, and all current industry accepted fiber cabling termination types
3.1.9. Emergency repair for data, fiber, electrical, voice and audio video cabling
3.1.10. Install, repair, add and change Network, Camera, VOIP, PBX and POTS telephone recording system associated
with SDCDA managed data, voice and audio video systems in SDCDA facilities
3.1.11. Installation and secure mounting of display devices
3.1.12. Audio/visual systems wiring, cabling, integration, configuration, testing, and verification of functionality of all
installed equipment in accordance with applicable SDCDA standards and specifications.
4. REQUIREMENTS
4.1. Contractor must possess either a valid California State C-7 - Low Voltage Systems license or a C-10 Electrical Contractor
license issued by the California State license Board (CSLB) for the entirety of the contract, as defined below in the California
Code of Regulations, Title 16, Division 8, Article 3:
4.1.1. C-7 licensed contractors install, service and maintain all types of communication and low voltage systems, which
are energy-limited and do not exceed 91 volts. These systems include, but are not limited to telephone systems,
sound systems, cable television systems, closed-circuit video systems, satellite dish antennas, instrumentation and
temperature controls, and low voltage landscape lighting. Low voltage fire alarm systems are specifically not
included in this section.
4.1.2. C-10 licensed contractors place, install, erect or connect any electrical wires, fixtures, appliances, apparatus,
raceways, conduits, solar photovoltaic cells or any part thereof, which generate, transmit, transform or utilize
electrical energy in any form or for any purpose.