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Fit out of the Rath Building ErieNet POP RFP Questions Due February 1, 2024 INQUIRIES AND PROPOSALS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO: COURTNEY ITALIA: Courtney.Italia@erienet.com ErieNet ("LDC"), is a not-for-profit, 501 (c) (3), Local Development Corporation operating in the State of New York. ErieNet is seeking proposals from a qualified telecommunications contractors for the fit out of the ErieNet Point of Presence (POP) located on the 15th floor of the Rath County Office Building, 95 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. The project is being funded by ErieNet LDC, charged with the construction, operation, sales, and marketing of the ErieNet network. The mission of ErieNet is to deliver affordable broadband access to unserved areas; improve services in underserved communities; and enable world-class broadband investment and deployment county-wide. Through the development of a state-of the-art fiber optic network, ErieNet will enhance economic development opportunities, promote better quality of life for Erie County residents, and position Erie County as a globally competitive community. The ErieNet LDC has engaged ECC Technologies, Inc. as its Design and Construction Manager for the ErieNet Network. GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS ErieNet is seeking contractors to fit out the newly constructed ErieNet POP on the 15th floor of the Rath Building. Refer to Specifications and drawing included as part of this RFP for scope of work. The project is expected to begin in March of 2024 with a completion date of June 30, 2024. A. Firms are encouraged to include Certified Minority Owned and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) in their teams to meet goals of 15% MBE and 5% WBE participation. Certified MBE/WBE proposers should include the Erie County certification letter with the proposal. B. If you are unable to meet the MBE/WBE goals, then include in your proposal a letter of explanation as to why, and what measures (due diligence) were taken to identify a valid M/WBE subcontractor. Wage Rates Contractor specifically agrees, as required by the Labor Law, that the contract may be forfeited and no sum paid for any work done thereunder on a second conviction for willfully paying less than: a. the prevailing wage rates as provided in Labor Law Section 220 as amended, or, b. the minimum wage rates as provided in Labor Law Section 220-d, as amended. c. Contractor shall comply with prevailing wage rates as issued by the State of New York Department of Labor for the location and duration of this Project. d. Contractor shall comply with all the requirements of the Labor Law Section 220-a, as amended, regarding mandatory submission of certified payroll records, which shall be included with each application for payment. SCOPE OF SERVICES This Scope of Work has been prepared as a proposal guideline. It is the respondent's responsibility to propose a scope that the respondent feels would be necessary to complete the project. The following is a description of the Services to be performed and completed by the successful Proposer: 1. The ErieNet PoP Fit-out Project is part of a larger Erie County Capital Project to renovate the County Data Center on the 15th Floor of the Rath County Office Building. The ErieNet PoP is a secure room within the larger data center that has been assigned to ErieNet. 2. The SELECTED CONSULTANT shall coordinate their construction with the Erie County Data Center Consultant. 3. The SELECTED CONSULTANT shall meet with ErieNet LDC, Erie County, ECC Technologies, and potentially others to discuss project scope. The SELECTED CONSULTANT must understand that in-person meetings with the LDC, in Buffalo may be required. 4. The SELECTED CONSULTANT shall become familiar with all necessary documents, agreements, and regulations relevant to the project, including ECC Technologies' ErieNet PoP design and construction documents. 5. The SELECTED CONSULTANT shall perform all work necessary to meet the project timeline as outlined in the Project Schedule. 5. The ErieNet LDC will expect the SELECTED CONSULTANT to perform the scope of services listed below. Proposals should clearly address all items and follow the requirements and procedures where applicable. Any exceptions to this RFP, Specifications, and/or Drawings will be clearly documented and explained with any mitigating measures offered within the proposer's proposal. Scope (Tasks include, but are not limited to): The services and materials to be provided under this Contract, in accordance with the Contract Documents, consists of supplying and delivering all materials, equipment, labor and incidentals necessary or convenient for the construction of fit out of the ErieNet Rath POP at the Rath Building on the 15th Floor, and carry out all of the duties and obligations imposed upon the Contractor by the RFP, and RFP Specifications. Currently, Erie County has a capital construction project underway to renovate their existing Data Center on the 15th Floor of the Rath Building. The ErieNet Point of Presence (POP) Room is contained within the Erie County Data Center. This Contract will require coordination with the above referenced Erie County Data Center capital project. The main features of the work shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1. Provide labor, materials, equipment, and services as specified. 2. All equipment shall be new, and UL listed. 3. All materials furnished and all work performed shall comply with all State, County and Local Codes and ErieNet LDC contract terms and conditions. 4. All equipment and work shall comply with FCC regulations. 5. Contractor is responsible for providing storage, personnel, and equipment to complete the project.