This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Reno, Nevada. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Question Deadline 09/30/2024 at 4:30 PM PT ALL questions/inquiries regarding this RFQ are due and are to be submitted to the Purchasing Department via e-mail to: solicitations@washoeschools.net or submitted directly on the Solicitations website. SHIPPING, DELIVERY, AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The price quoted for each line item shall include all shipping and handling charges to the F.O.B. Destination listed on the PO. POs issued are for prompt or immediate shipment of the products contained thereon. Unless otherwise specified, delivery will be made not later than thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of the order (ARO). WCSD reserves the right to cancel any order without fees or legal ramifications if not filled within the required time. The PO number must appear on all invoices, packing lists, packages, shipping notices, and correspondence. All shipments of hazardous material must be accompanied by Safety Data Sheets (SDS). WCSD reserves the right to cancel any order without fees or legal ramifications if not filled within the required time. Failure for awarded Vendor(s) to deliver within the time specified may be grounds for considering the Vendor(s) as "Non-Responsive" and/or "Non-Responsible." In addition, WCSD reserves the right to terminate the Contract with any awarded Vendor(s) and reject future RFQ submissions for a period of up to twelve (12) months on the basis that the Vendor(s) is deemed to be "Non-Responsive" and/or "Non-Responsible. 9. INSTALLATION/SET-UP (NON-PENETRATION): If the specifications of any line item in EXHIBIT C - PRICE SCHEDULE FORM state "to be installed at site (non-penetration)" or "set in position (non-penetration)," it is WCSD's intent that the quoted price will cover all costs thereof. Vendor(s) must furnish all equipment, materials, and labor to complete the installation/set-up as the manufacturer specified for the proper use of such item and in a manner satisfactory to WCSD. Vendor(s) shall comply strictly with the specifications and recommendations of that manufacturer as to the installation/set-up and/or application of that particular item. Vendor(s) shall leave the work area clean and free of all discarded packaging and any debris created by the installation/set-up and shall make good, to the satisfaction of WCSD. 10. AWARD CONSIDERATION: WCSD reserves the right to award this RFQ in whole or in part, by item, group of items, or by a section where such action would serve WCSD's best interest. RFQs identified exclusively based on "ALL OR NOTHING" will be excluded from this provision. In the event of a tie, the low quote shall be determined by extending prices out to the third decimal. If a tie still exists, the award shall be determined by lottery. 11. BASIS AWARD: This RFQ will be awarded on a line-by-line basis to the lowest priced, responsive, and responsible Vendor. Line Items 10, 11 and 12 to be awarded to one (1) Vendor on an "ALL OR NOTHING" basis. Except for solicitation awards made on the basis of "ALL OR NOTHING", WCSD reserves the right to award in whole or in part, by item, group of items, or by section where such action would serve WCSD's best interest. 12. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE LIABILITY: The awarded Vendor(s) shall not provide any products under this RFQ until satisfactory proof of all required insurance certificates and supporting documentation has been approved by WCSD's Purchasing Department. All documentation must be submitted to the Purchasing Department via email or by US Mail to: Email: purchasing@washoeschools.net Washoe County School District Purchasing Department 14101 Old Virginia Road, Room 0 Reno, Nevada 89521 13. REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE AND VERIFICATION: The awarded Vendor(s) shall, at their sole expense, procure, maintain, and keep in force for the duration of the Contract insurance conforming to the minimum limits as specified in this RFQ. The awarded Vendor(s) shall provide to WCSD a Certificate of Insurance (COI) Form with Additional Insured Endorsement(s) affecting the coverage required. The Authorized Insurer(s) of the awarded Vendor(s) and/or subsequent insurance company(s) issuing the policy(s) shall have no recourse against WCSD for payment of any premiums, costs, or assessments under any form of policy. The awarded Vendor's Authorized Insurer(s) shall have no right of recovery or subrogation against WCSD. The required insurance shall be in effect before any services rendered and/or products procured from the awarded Vendor(s) by WCSD and shall continue in force as appropriate based on the then-current Contract term. The "ACORD 25 Certificate of Insurance Form" or a substantially similar form must be submitted by the awarded Vendor(s) to WCSD to prove the insurance policies and coverages required. The COI must be signed by a person authorized to bind coverage on the behalf of the awarded Vendor(s). The COI must name WCSD as the "CERTIFICATE HOLDER" as follows: Washoe County School District Attn: Purchasing Department 425 E. Ninth Street Reno, Nevada 89512-0106 To substantiate the requirement of WCSD to be named as an "ADDITIONAL INSURED," the COI's "Description of Operations/Locations/Vehicles" section shall state the following: WCSD, its officers, employees, and volunteers are to be named as an "Additional Insured" on the awarded Vendor's general liability. The coverages shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to WCSD, its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers. The awarded Vendor(s) shall also provide Additional Insured Endorsement documentation affecting the coverage required. The COI shall state that if any of the described policies are canceled before the expiration date thereof, notice will be delivered following the policy provisions. Furthermore, each insurance policy shall not be suspended, voided, canceled, or non-renewed by either the awarded Vendor(s) or the authorized Insurer without a replacement COI being provided to WCSD during the life of the Contract. Upon renewal of the policies listed, awarded Vendor(s), or authorized Insurer(s) shall furnish WCSD with replacement certificates. The awarded Vendor's insurance coverage shall be the primary insurance. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by WCSD, its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers shall be more than the awarded Vendor's insurance and shall not contribute to it in any way. Any failure of the awarded Vendor(s) to comply with the reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to WCSD, its officers, employees, agents, or volunteers.