Renovation of a mixed-use development in Artesia, New Mexico. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Scope of Work Descriptions of Tasks and Installation Requirements: Cable Pathways: Horizontal Cabling; Inter-Building and/or Intra-Building Copper and/or Fiber Optic Cabling; Cable pathways installation must include but not limited to: o Above and below ceiling cable pathways: o Low voltage cabling contractor is to provide appropriately sized and rated man lifts to safely reach and access cable pathways typically above ceiling heights of twelve-feet (12') and higher. o Installed by way of appropriately sized and independently supported cable tray systems or EMT conduit, or by J-hook hangers of correct type and size to provide adequate cable support from dedicated independent support wires or to independent building structure points at intervals no more than every 3-feet to 5-feet preventing unnecessary sag, and correctly spaced from light ballasts and sources of EMI/EMF. Cable pathways must adhere according to 40% fill ratio requirements. o Red-iron 'girders' / 'V' grooves may not be used as the cable pathway system. o Ceiling grid or ceiling grid wires, or any other non-structural apparatus may be used as a direct support for new cable or pathways. o Penetrations through walls / floors / fire rated and smoke barriers must include appropriately sized and affixed sleeves, sealed according to applicable NEC, ANSI/UL, and ASTM regulations for firestop systems. o 'Exposed' below ceiling cabling is not allowed. Where existing viable or new pathways such as 'in-wall' are not available to reach below ceiling cable drop locations, an appropriately sized surface mount raceway (SMR) or EMT conduit shall be used and securely installed providing no less than 2 points of anchor to the wall (adhesive tape ONLY is not allowed) and shall be inclusive of all manufacturer parts and accessories to compliment a complete SMR or EMT conduit system. o Surface Mount Raceway systems: One piece latch duct surface mount raceway (SMR) sized appropriately for cable fill ratios shall be installed as a complete, continuous system according to manufacturer's instructions and typically utilizing the factory applied adhesive backing and applying three points of screw type anchoring, one in the center, and one on each end roughly 12" from the edge of the SMR to prevent normal use SMR detachment from ceilings or walls. Manufacturer provided accessories such as ceiling entrance fittings, tees, seam covers, right angle fittings, etc. shall be provided and SMR terminated using a appropriately sized surface mount boxes. SMR applied color matching utilizing manufacturer available colors. SMR shall be installed level and plumb upon surfaces applied. Scope of Work: See Cable Drops Breakdown for specific quantities and cable types for E-Rate 'Eligible and Non-Eligible' cabling services. See Bill of Materials for specific preferences. Cabling type must be rated for the environment installed as per the National Electric Code. Reference 'Descriptions of Tasks and Installation Requirements' for more information. Campus environment is majority typical drop tile ceilings with aged insulation on top of tiles. Wall structure is majority concrete masonry units / cinder block (CMU). Most existing below ceiling EMT conduit and surface mount raceway systems are not reusable for new cabling installation. General Requirements No employee of the district shall have a direct financial interest in any contract with the District, nor shall an employee have a direct financial interest in the sale to the District of any land, equipment, supplies and materials or service. Any violation of this will render the contract void, unless such contract of sale is approved by the Board of Education after full disclosure. Proposals will not be opened publicly but shall be opened in the presence of the procurement officer and/or one or more District official. Proposals and modifications shall be time-stamped upon receipt and held in a secure place until the established due date. The following criminal laws of the State of New Mexico specifically prohibit bribes, gratuities and kickbacks; 30-24-1 to 30-24-3 NMSA 1978, and 30-24-2 NMSA 1978. It is understood and agreed upon that the delivery date and/or date of service after award of contract is the offeror's best offer. In its acceptance, the School District is relying on the promised delivery date as material and basic to its acceptance. In the event the contractor fails to deliver as and when promised, the School District reserves the right to cancel its contract and offeror agrees that the School District may charge seller with any loss or expense sustained as a result of such failure to deliver as promised. In the event any service delivered hereunder is covered by any patent, copy-right, trademark, or application thereof, the seller will indemnify and hold harmless the School District from any and all loses, costs, expenses, and legal fees on account of any claims, legal actions, or judgments on account of manufacture, sale or use of such service or article violation, infringement or the like, or rights under such patent, copyright, trademark or application. The School District will not be responsible for any service performed without its purchase order or contract, signed by the authorized procurement officer. The contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to work under his charge and shall bear all expenses associated with such compliance. Resident Certification according to New Mexico State Statute Section 13-1-21, 13-1-22 and 13-4-2 NMSA 1978: Proposals received with the resident business/contractor certificate will be awarded with five percent of the total weight of all the factors used in evaluating the proposals. If the contract is awarded based on a point-based system, a resident business/contractor shall be awarded the equivalent of five percent of the total possible points to be awarded. To receive a resident preference, the business/contractor must submit a copy of a valid resident business/contractor certificate issued by the taxation and revenue department with their proposal. This section shall not apply when federal funds will be used. When gross receipts and local option taxes are applicable, they should not be included in the proposal price, but should be shown as a separate amount on each billing or request for payment made under the contract. This proposal may be renewed annually for a period up to four (4) years by agreement of both parties. (The original year, plus renewal of four years, for a total of five years) Any agreement resulting from this proposal may be terminated after a 30-day written notification to the operating address of either party. This proposal may be made available for use by other Education Institutions and Central Purchasing Offices within the State of New Mexico as called for in 13-1-129 NMSA. The Contractor agrees to comply with state laws and rules applicable to workers' compensation benefits for its employees. If the Contractor fails to comply with the Workers' Compensation Act and applicable rules when required to do so, this agreement may be terminated by the contracting agency. The Contractor is required to carry general liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 and shall provide the District with a Certificate of Insurance. The enclosed CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE FORM must be completed and submitted as part of the proposal. See Attachment B. Upon notification of award, the service provider shall execute the District Agreement for Independent Contractor Services contract, sample attached. Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visits There will be no pre-proposal conference or site visit for this RFP project. All questions should be submitted via USAC portal. Answers will be posted to the portal.