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Join the pre-proposal conference by Houston ISD Purchasing Services for RFP #19-01-09 seeking sports video editing software. Learn about M/WBE participation, insurance compliance, code of silence, and proposal requirements.
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Pre-Proposal Conference Houston Independent School District PURCHASING SERVICES February 21, 2019 Andre Porter Category Specialist
Introduction: RFP # 19-01-09 Concession Food and Supplies Houston ISD is seeking to establish one or more contracts to: provide a state of the art software system for sports video editing used to create custom highlights of the successes of student athletes and their district teams to be shared with colleges and universities nationwide. Submission deadline of: February 28, 2019
Pre-Proposal Conference House Rules • Emergency exits. • Sign in. • Silence / vibrate all cellphones. • No one-on-one side conversations. • Write questions on provided notecards and either ask at the end or email the project manager.
AGENDA • House Rules • Project Timelines • Business Assistance Office – M/WBE Participation Goal • Risk Management Office – Insurance Compliance • Code of Silence and Conflict of Interest • Scope of Work • Proposal Submission Overview • Proposal Response Requirements • Proposal Submission Forms • Price and Pricing Schedule • Solicitation of Bids • Addendum (if any) • Purchasing Services – Downloading RFP • Questions and Answers
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE OFFICE FORM B: M/WBE Instructions and Participation Report • Form G - M/WBE PARTICIPATION PLAN • The Office of Business Assistance was established by the Board of Education in 1988 to assist minority and women-owned businesses ("M/WBE") to participate in various District business projects. The District's M/WBE participation goal level for Professional Services is 25%. Proposers are required to submit an M/WBE plan that demonstrates a good faith effort for achieving the District's goals. The Proposers' plan should identify the existing and proposed participation commitments for achieving these good faith efforts. • Examples of good faith efforts include, but not limited to: • • Subcontracting with M/WBE firm(s) to meet or exceed district's goal; • • Create a Joint Venture partnership; and • • Participate in a Mentor/Protege agreement. ***This is REQUIRED. Non-compliance will disqualify vendors from this contract.***
M/WBE Attachment B
RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICE Insurance Requirements Type of CoverageMinimum Limits 1. Workers’ Compensation Statutory and Employer’s Liability $100,000 per accident 2. Automobile Liability: Bodily Injury & Property Damage $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit For all owned, non-owned vehicles and hired vehicles. • Commercial General Liability $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit 4. Professional Liability (errors and omissions) may be required at the discretion of the Category Specialist. ***This is REQUIRED. Non-compliance will disqualify vendors from this contract.*** All questions regarding district insurance requirements should be directed to: HISD Risk Management Office Candice Wilson 713-556-9225
Acord Form Sample – Insurance Letter
Code of Silence (Board Policy CAA (Local)) • CODE OF SILENCE AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: The Board of Education (Board) has adopted a “Code of Silence” policy (ref. Board Policy CAA (Local)) and a “Conflict of Interest Disclosures” policy (ref. Board Policy BBFA (Local)) to enforce its commitment to ethical contracting standards and improve accountability and public confidence. It is important to avoid both the appearance of conflicts and actual conflicts of interest. • The “Code of Silence" shall mean a prohibition on any communication regarding any RFP, bid, or other competitive solicitation between: • Any person who seeks an award from the District or its affiliated entities (including, but not limited to, the HISD Foundation and the HISD Public Facility Corporation), including a potential vendor or vendor's representative, and • Board members, the Superintendent of Schools, senior staff members, principals, department heads, directors, managers, or other District representatives who have influence in the evaluation or selection process. • The “Code of Silence” time period shall begin when the Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued and ends upon the execution of the contract. During the “Code of Silence”, campaign contributions, gifts, donations, loans, and any other items of value are prohibited between these parties, including candidates who have filed for election to the Board.
Conflict of Interest (ref. Board Policy BBFA (Local)) • Board Policy CAA (Local) pertaining to the “Code of Silence” and Board Policy BBFA (Local) pertaining to “Conflicts of Interest Disclosures” are attached by URL link above and incorporated by reference. Please review the policies carefully and ensure that the policies are followed in all respects. Proposer(s) agree and understand that non-compliance with the “Code of Silence” policy may result in disqualification. Furthermore, the failure of a Board member to disclose a conflict of interest may result in the debarment of a vendor for 24 months.
DOING BUSINESS WITH HISDInquires/Statements - AccountsPayable@houstonisd.orgP.O. Related Invoices - HISD_VendorInvoices@houstonisd.org PAYMENT INFORMATION: • Check Register • Hover over “About Us” • Click on “Financing and Legislative” • Click on “HISD Check Register” • Click on “Check Register Online Search Engine (CROSE)” • Click on “Begin your vendor search now” WHAT WILL CAUSE A DELAY IN PAYMENT? • No purchase order • Invalid purchase order • Incomplete date • No address • Purchase order does not match invoice • Substitutions without Procurement Approval • INFORMATION REQUIRED ON INVOICES: • Date (of service) • Amount • PO# (need to match contract) • Address (Match system) • Reference Number (No more than 16 characters) • Vendor address updates send to Procurement – MasterData@houstonisd.org
Scope and Specifications • https://www.houstonisd.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=152848&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=242450&PageID=111905
Proposal Submission Overview • General Information The instructions by the District are intended to afford Proposer(s) an equal opportunity to participate in the proposal process and provide a predetermined set of criteria representing the District’s business and service requirements. This proposal is governed by Texas Education Code (TEC), other applicable Texas state statutes, and all local Board of Education (Board) policies. • Request for Proposals are defined in the Texas Education Code 44.031 and Texas Government Code for Purchasing Contracts. • Proposals will be received at: • Houston Independent School District Board Services - Room 1C03 Attn: Purchasing Services – Andre Porter RFP /19-01-09 Concession Food and Supplies 4400 West 18th Street Houston, TX 77092
Proposal Response Requirements* • To achieve a uniform review process and obtain the maximum degree of comparability, it is required that proposals be organized in the manner specified in Tab 2. 1. FORM A: Supplier Information 2. FORM B: Attachment B - M/WBE Instructions and Participation Report 3. FORM C: Certificate of Insurance (Acord Form) or a letter from its insurance provider stating that Proposer can provide the levels of insurance required in this RFP. 4. FORM D: Reference Survey Instructions 5. FORM E: Reference Survey 6. FORM F: Price Schedule (if applicable) 7. FORM G: General Certifications 8. FORM H: EDGAR Certifications 9. FORM I: Conflict of Interest Instructions and Questionnaire (Form CIQ) 10. FORM J: Instructions for Completion of Disclosure of Interested Persons Certification (HB 1295) 11. FORM K: IRS Form W‐9 (updated October 2018) 12. FORM L: Exceptions 13. FORM M: Criminal History Background Check Certification 14. FORM N: Acknowledgement Form * NOTE: DEPENDING ON THE RFP/RFQ, THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL FORMS AND APPENDICES THAT THE SUPPLIER MAY BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FOR THE APPLICALBE RFP/RFQ.
FORM A:Vendor Information (CHE (Local) Questionnaire)(3 pages)
Form D:Reference Survey Instructions • Proposers/Respondents MUST complete and return as part of solicitation response. • Proposers/Respondents will be notified by Sourcing Specialist when Surveys are required.
FORM G: General Certifications(4 pages) • Code of Silence • Compliance with Texas Family Code Provision • Authorization, Permits, and Business Certificates Requirement • Antitrust Certification Statement – TGC Section 2155.005 • Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) • Vendor Nationwide Criminal Background Checks • Felony Conviction Notification • Insurance Requirement • Non-Collusion Statement
FORM I: Conflict of Interest Instructions and form CIQ(4 pages)
FORM I: (cont’d)Conflict of Interest Instructions and form CIQ(4 pages) Box 1: Vendor or Business Name Box 2: Check if filing an updated version. Box 3: Name of HISD employee whom you have a personal or business relationship. If not applicable, enter “N/A” Box 4: Check boxes accordingly. Box 5: Describe relationship with named person. Box 6: Check box if applicable. Box 7: Signature and date of vendor.
FORM J: Instructions for Completion of Disclosure of Interested Persons Certification (HB 1295)(2 pages) • Must be filled out electronically with Texas Ethics Commission.
FORM M: Criminal History Background Check Certification(1 page)
Solicitation of Bids • Go to Houston ISD’s Purchasing Services site. • Click on Solicitation of Bids link. • Click on Project link and complete form. • Download ALL documents. • No Late Proposals - All proposals must be submitted within the posted timeline. • Proposal submitted late may be automatically disqualified at the sole discretion of the district. *NOTE: HISD DOES NOT GUARANTEE A MINIMUM OR MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF WORK UPON AWARD FOR AN APPLICABLE SOLICITATION.
Addenda • Addendum # 1 – Posting 02/25/2019 • To include: • Pre-Proposal Conference Presentation • Pre-Proposal Conference Sign-In Sheet • Questions & Answers from Pre-Proposal Conference • Questions & Answers emailed to project manager
Thank you February 21, 2019 Andre Porter Category Specialist Andre.Porter@houstonisd.org