Prevention

THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS ____________________________________________________________________________ RFP TITLE : Gun Violence Prevention RFP#: 005-2223 DATE OF ISSUANCE: January 20, 2023 FINAL QUESTIONS DUE: February 1, 2023, 12:00 P.M. BID DUE DATE: February 6, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. SUBMIT TO: Procurement Department, St. Louis Public Schools Second Floor – Cashier’s Window 801 North 11th Street St. Louis, Missouri 63101 PUBLIC READING: February 6, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. Via Zoom Meeting ID: 255 533 2004 Passcode: TAZ9xJ Number of copies required: (5) marked “Copies”, (1) marked “Original”, and (2) electronic flash drives. Each original and copy must have tabs corresponding to the required sections listed in this RFP, as appropriate. Original and copies are to be submitted in 3-ring binders or binding of some fashion. i TABLE OF CONTENTS RFP TITLE : Gun Violence Prevention RFP#: 005-2223 Page Nos. Section 1. INTRODUCTION AND ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SEALED PROPOSALS

...................... 2 Section 2. TENTATIVE RFP TIMELINE ............................................................................................... 2 Section 3. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS/GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................... 3 Section 4. QUESTIONS / BIDDER’S CONFERENCE ........................................................................ 6 Section 5. THE PROPOSAL .................................................................................................................... 7 Section 6. EVALUATION CRITERIA, PROCESS AND CONTRACT AWARD ................................ 9 Section 7. MINORITY PARTICIPATION ............................................................................................ 10 Section 8. RESERVATIONS / STIPULATIONS .................................................................................. 12 Section 9. FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM (“E-VERIFY”) ................................ 15 ATTACHMENT A SCOPE OF SERVICES ................................................................................ 18 ATTACHMENT B COST / PRICING PROPOSAL .................................................................... 19 ATTACHMENT C E-VERIFY AGREEMENT .......................................................................... 20 ATTACHMENT D BIDDER AFFIRMATION FORM ............................................................... 21 ATTACHMENT E BIDDER CHECKLIST ................................................................................. 22 ATTACHMENT F NON-SUBMITTAL RESPONSE FORM ..................................................... 23 ATTACHMENT G CONTRACT TEMPLATE............................................................................24 ATTACHMENT H W-9 & VENDOR REGISTRATION.............................................25 ATTACHMENT I NO BOYCOTT ISRAEL CERTIFICATION FORM...........................26 ATTACHMENT J SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT REGISTRATION...............27 2 Section 1. INTRODUCTION AND ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SEALED PROPOSALS INTRODUCTION: The Board of Education of the City of St. Louis (d/b/a St. Louis Public School System), (the “District”) wishes to contract with interested and qualified firm(s): seeking proposals from qualified companies who can provide Gun Violence Prevention workshops to St. Louis Public Schools students as per specifications stated in this solicitation document. To provide Gun Violence Prevention in accordance with the terms and conditions as outlined in the RFP. The initial contract period will be (Fiscal year February 2023 through June 30, 2023) at the discretion of the district and subject to the same provisions, terms, conditions, and specifications as originally awarded. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Copies of this RFP#: 005-2223for Gun Violence Prevention), (this “RFP”) may be obtained from the District’s website at www.SLPS.org under “Site Shortcuts”, “Business with SLPS”, “RFP Bid Opportunities”, or from the Procurement Department, St. Louis Public Schools, 801 North 11th Street, St. Louis, MO 63101. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals (as hereinafter defined) and to waive any irregularities. The District also reserves the right to negotiate with selected firms regarding pricing and fee structures and all other aspects of the Proposals. All information included in a Proposal may be incorporated, at the District’s sole option, into the contract for Gun Violence Prevention to be entered into between the District and the successful Bidder (as hereinafter defined). Any contract awarded as a result of this RFP will be awarded without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. Section 2. TENTATIVE RFP TIMELINE Date of Issuance January 20, 2023 Final Questions Due February 1, 2023, 12:00 P.M. Bid Due Date: February 6, 2023, 10:00 A.M. The District reserves the right to modify the above RFP Timeline as needed by posting the change as an addendum to this RFP on the District website. http://www.slps.org/ 3 Section 3. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS/GENERAL INFORMATION 3.1 Form of Submissions. Each person or entity submitting a response to this RFP (each “Bidder”) should prepare and submit their proposal in response to this RFP (“Proposal”) in a sealed envelope or box. The Proposal should include Five (5) marked “Copies” / One (1) copy marked “Original”, and two (2) electronic flash drives. The upper left-hand corner of the package (envelope or box) shall be plainly marked as RFP#: 005-2223 Gun Violence Prevention, along with the firm name and the package shall be addressed to: Procurement Office of the St. Louis Public Schools Second Floor – Cashier’s Window 801 North 11th Street St. Louis, MO 63101 3.2 Manner of Submission – The sealed Proposal must be received at the address listed in Section 3.1 on or before (February 6, 2023, 10:00 A.M.). Each Proposal will be dated, and time stamped upon receipt at the Cashier’s Window. Proposals received after that date and time will not be considered and will remain unopened. Proposals must be filled out as requested including all required signatures and pertinent information. Failure to do so is reason for rejection of the Proposal. If Bidder is a corporate entity, the entity’s name must be correctly stated, and the Proposal must include the state of incorporation of such entity, and, if a foreign entity, proof of registration to transact business in the state of Missouri. A person with the authority to act on behalf of the entity (i.e. an authorized agent of the entity) must sign his or her name on the Proposal. 3.3 Format of Proposal - Each Proposal must include the information required in Section 5. Each required response listed in Section 5 shall be included as a required document with Attachment B. 3.4 Questions About this RFP - All questions regarding this RFP shall be made via e-mail and directed to Sealedbids@slps.org. The subject of the e-mail shall be “QUESTION – RFP#005-2223 Gun Violence Prevention”. Failure to provide the correct RFP number in the email will deem the question unanswerable and will not be considered as part of any addenda. Any questions submitted after the dates and times listed in Section 2 above shall not be considered or answered. Questions properly submitted in writing prior to the due date will be mailto:Sealedbids@slps.org 4 3.5 Addenda - The District may revise this RFP by issuing written addenda. Addenda will be posted to the District’s website at www.SLPS.org under “Site Shortcuts”, “Business with SLPS”, “Procurement Department”, “RFP Bid Opportunities”. Interested persons or entities are encouraged to check the District’s website frequently for addenda to this RFP. Bidders are responsible for viewing and understanding information in addenda to the same extent as the RFP. The District has no obligation or duty to communicate addenda to Bidders beyond the posting of addenda on its website. 3.6 Awards – All Proposal selections must be approved by the Board of Education of the City of St. Louis prior to an award being final. Awards will be made to the lowest responsible bidder complying with the terms of these specifications, except that the right is reserved by the District to make such selection, as in its judgment, is best suited for the purpose intended. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, a contract shall not exist between the District and the selected Bidder until: A) such agreement has been duly authorized and approved by the Board of Education of the City of St. Louis; and B) the agreement has been documented in accordance with Missouri Revised Statutes Section 432.070. After approval by the Board of Education of the City of St. Louis, all awards will be posted on the District website. A contract awarded pursuant to this RFP may not be assigned to any other entity without the express written authorization of an authorized agent of the District. 3.7 Rejection of Proposals – The District reserves the right to accept or reject any Proposal or any part of any Proposal. 3.8 Submitted Proposals Considered Final – All Proposals shall be deemed final, conclusive and irrevocable, and no Proposal shall be subject to correction or amendment for any error or miscalculation. 3.9 Form of Contract – Each successful Bidder shall be required to enter a contract in the form prescribed by the District. Templates of certain form contracts may be examined at the Department of Procurement, 801 North 11th Street, St. Louis, MO 63101 or may be found on the District’s website at www.SLPS.org under “Site Shortcuts”, “Business with SLPS”, “Procurement Department”, “What contract template should I use?” See Attachment G for the contract template to be used with the successful vendor. The District reserves the right to revise such templates or present a contract not contained within the template forms on the District’s website, in its sole and absolute discretion, to fit the unique situation presented by this RFP. http://www.slps.org/ http://www.slps.org/ 5 3.10 Preference for Missouri Products – The District prefers to purchase those materials, products and supplies, which are produced, manufactured, compounded, made or grown, within the State of Missouri. When they are found in marketable quantities in the State of Missouri, and are of a quality suited to the purpose intended, and can be secured without additional cost over out-of-state products. Quality and fitness of articles will be considered in making purchases or letting contracts. 3.11 Bond (Not Applicable – Do Not Submit) – A Bid Bond or Certified Check made payable to the school district, in the amount of 5% of the Base Bid shall accompany the following Bid Packages as a guarantee that the bidder, if awarded the Contract, will furnish a 100% Performance and Payment Bond; execute the Contract; and proceed with the work. Upon failure to do so, he shall forfeit the deposit or amount of the Bid Bond as liquidated damages, and no mistakes or errors on the part of the Bidder shall excuse the Bidder or entitle him to a return of the deposit or Bid Bond. The bonds must be written by a Corporate Surety Company that is acceptable to the District and that meets the following minimum standards: a. Licensed pursuant to the Missouri Insurance Code b. Listed on the United States Department of the Treasury’s Listing of Approved Sureties (Dept Circular 570) in the amount of $5,000,000. c. The Bid Bond shall be valid for one hundred twenty (120) days following the deadline for submission of proposals. d. The Bid Bond must be accompanied by an original signed and notarized Power-of-Attorney bearing the seal of the issuing surety company and reflecting that the signatory to the bond is a designated Attorney-in-Fact. e. All bonds must be written by an insurance company that is rated in the A.M. Best key Rating Guide – Property & Casualty with a policy holder’s rating of “A-“or better and a Financial size category of Class VII or larger. 3.12 Prevailing Wage (if applicable) - Bidder and their subcontractors shall be required to submit weekly payroll sheets with their monthly invoices, compliance to the Prevailing Wage Standard, as well as an Affidavit of Compliance with Prevailing Wage Law at the conclusion of the project, prior to final payment 3.13 Taxes – Bidders shall NOT INCLUDE FEDERAL EXCISE TAX, TRANSPORTATION TAX, and/or STATE RETAIL TAX in the Proposal, as these taxes do not apply to the District. 6 3.14 War Clause – In the event that during the existence of a state of war, the United States Government takes over the plant of any manufacturer with whom the contractor has thereto fore contracted to furnish the articles required under his contract with the District, or any essential element thereof, and because of such action of the government, the contractor may furnish and deliver the articles required under the contract. 3.15 Compensation – Bidders are cautioned that items and/or services must be furnished at the price submitted. No increase in price will be permitted during the term of the contract. 3.16 Grievances - Any complaints or grievances concerning or arising out of this RFP shall be submitted in writing to Purchasing Office of the St. Louis Public Schools, 801 North 11th Street, St. Louis, MO, 63101, with a copy to Office of the General Counsel, c/o the Superintendent of Schools, 801 North 11th Street, St. Louis, MO 63101. 3.17 No Boycott Israel - As required by SCS/SB 739, Bidder certifies it is not currently engaged in a boycott of Israel and will not engage in a boycott of Israel during the contract Term. 3.18 System for Award Management (SAM) Report – SAM provides detailed, public descriptions of federal assistance listings available to State and local governments (including the District of Columbia); federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Territories (and possessions) of the United States; domestic public, quasi- public, and private profit and nonprofit organizations and institutions; specialized groups, and individuals. Bidders shall submit a current SAM Report with proposal. To register visit: www.sam.gov. _______________________________________________________________________ Section 4. QUESTIONS/BIDDER’S CONFERENCE 4.1 Interested persons or entities can attend the pre-submittal bidder’s conference (the “Bidder’s Conference”). Attendance is not mandatory for responding to this RFP. At the Bidder’s Conference, a representative from the District will be available to answer questions properly submitted in writing pursuant to the process set forth in Section 3.4 above. Meeting minutes will be taken during the question and answer portion of the Bidder’s Conference and posted on the website as an addendum to the RFP pursuant to Section 3.4. 4.2 Please RSVP via email to Sealedbids@slps.org 24-48 hours prior to Bid Conference Date, if you plan to attend the bidder’s conference for this RFP. The subject of the e-mail shall be “BIDDER’S CONFERENCE RSVP - RFP #: 005-2223”. mailto:Sealedbids@slps.org 7 4.3 No communication shall be made with any District employee, other than sealedbids@slps.org, regarding this RFP. Violation of this provision may result in the rejection of Proposal. ________________________________________________________________________ Section 5. THE PROPOSAL 5.1 The Scope of Services for this RFP is set forth in Attachment A. 5.2 Part I – Qualifications/Certifications/Resume and Operations Plan The following information should be provided in Part I of the Proposal. The documents should be clearly marked: “Part I – Qualifications” 5.2.1 Bidders should provide detailed information addressing each of the following areas: 5.2.1.1 Licensing and certification in the field of the requested services; 5.2.1.2 Any citation or discipline action taken against the respondent by a licensing board or association related to the field of the requested services which is pending or has been resolved within the past 12 months; 5.2.1.3 Information regarding law suits relevant to the requested services that are pending or have been resolved within the past 12 months. 5.2.1.4 Failure to be forthright in disclosure shall be grounds for disqualification of a vendor. This section shall not be interpreted to require the disclosure of information shielded from disclosure by State or Federal Statutes and/or court order. 5.2.2 Please respond briefly, but completely, to the following: 5.2.2.1 Person/Entity Name 5.2.2.2 Address 5.2.2.3 Name and Title of Authorized Representative 5.2.2.4 Telephone Number 5.2.2.5 Fax Number 5.2.2.6 Email Address mailto:sealedbids@slps.org 8 5.2.2.7 Include the above information for each person/entity that is part of the project team for this Proposal 5.2.3 Bid Response Elements 5.2.3.1 Entity Qualifications 5.2.3.2 References (other school districts where possible) 5.2.3.3 Brief description of entity’s experience with providing the requested services 5.2.3.4 Copies of Licenses and Certifications (including, but not limited to, license to conduct business in the City of St. Louis, Missouri) 5.2.3.5 Provide a brief summary of the primary role(s) and resumes describing the background and qualifications of each member of the project team for this Proposal. 5.3 Part II – Cost/Pricing Proposal The following information should be provided in Part II of the Proposal. The Proposal should be clearly marked: “Part II – Cost/Pricing Proposal” 5.3.1 Attachment B – Cost/Pricing Proposal must be used as the first page for this Part II. 5.3.2 Outline specifically the cost/pricing proposal for the fees and reimbursable expenses proposed. This proposal should include the method of pricing as well as the proposed fees/costs. 5.3.3 The Cost/Pricing proposal should be specific, and the detail of the cost/pricing should give the District a clear picture of overall costs as well as pricing criteria. 5.4 Part III –Required Documents The following information must be provided in Part III of the Proposal. The Proposal should be clearly marked: “Part III – Required Documents” 5.4.1 Attachment C - Federal Work Authorization Program Addendum and Affidavit 5.4.2 Attachment D - Bidder Affirmation Form 5.4.3 Attachment E - Bidder Checklist 9 5.4.4 Attachment F –Non-Submittal Form – ONLY IF DECLINING TO SUBMIT PROPOSAL 5.4.5 Attachment G - Contract Template - Each Vendor is required to include, as part of the documents submitted with its Proposal, the actual contract the Vendor is proposing to enter into with SLPS that sets forth, in detail, the scope, terms, conditions, specifications, pricing and performance standards and guarantees contained in the Vendor’s Proposal. Attached to this RFP is the SLPS contract form (See Attachment G) that must be used by each Vendor. Each Vendor must mark-up the SLPS contract form to include the scope, terms, conditions, specifications, pricing and performance standards and guarantees contained in its proposal. The Vendor must submit in Microsoft Word documents, both clean and marked copies of its proposed revised SLPS contract form. The marked copy must show all changes the Vendor proposes to make to the SLPS contract form. All information included in a Proposal may be incorporated, at the SLPS’s sole option, into the contract to be entered into between SLPS and the successful Vendor. 5.4.6 Attachment H - W-9 & Vendor Registration Application 5.4.7 Attachment I – No Boycott Israel Certification Form 5.4.8 Attachment J - SAM Report – See Section 3.18 Section 6. EVALUATION CRITERIA, PROCESS AND CONTRACT AWARD 6.1 Evaluation Criteria - The following criteria will be used with the weighted values below to evaluate each Proposal received. The District reserves the right to request clarification to the Proposal in order to evaluate all proposals. Evaluation Criteria Points Cost Effectiveness of Proposal 15 Company’s Prior Working Relationship with the District 10 Company’s Experience and Demonstrated Experience 20 Company’s Meeting Overall Project Requirements 50 MBE/WBE Participation 5 Total Points Possible 100 10 6.2 Bid Opening – All Proposals received on or before the February 23, 2023, 10:00 A.M. shall be assembled and opened publicly promptly at that time in the District Offices located at 801 North 11th Street, St. Louis, MO 63101 in a conference room to be designated. All interested parties are welcome to attend. 6.3 Evaluation – The District will assemble a review committee to assist in evaluating all Proposals (the “Evaluation Team”). From this evaluation, the District may select a Bidder solely on the basis of submittals, or may additionally identify a short list of Bidders for possible interviews. The District may contact any or all respondents to clarify submitted information. The Evaluation Team will consist of the following individuals: Procurement Director Procurement Team Member Director of Social Work Services Director of Afterschool Programming Clinical Consultant 6.4 Contracting – Upon selection of a Bidder, the District will negotiate a scope of services and other terms and conditions of an agreement with the selected Bidder. If such negotiations are not successful, the District reserves the right to begin negotiations with other respondents. Section 7. MINORITY PARTICIPATION 7.1 It is the policy of the District to pursue the goal of at least 25% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and 5% Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) utilization in the provision of goods and services to the District while at the same time maintaining the quality of goods and services provided to the District through the competitive bidding process. It is the purpose of this policy to allow minority and women’s business enterprises to expand their opportunities and capacities by participating in all District operated programs. The District has developed a plan for participation in projects by minority business. This plan includes the following elements: 7.1.1 Outreach – A commitment to make every effort to inform contractors of pending contract opportunities through advertisements, workshops, brochures, and availability of plans. 7.1.2 Good Faith Effort – A commitment to verify contractor solicitations to ensure that sufficient time and information are available to make a responsible reply. 11 7.1.3 Identification and Recruitment – A commitment to coordinate efforts with the City of St. Louis, Contract Office, in the development of potential minority contractor interest. 7.1.4 Monitoring and Reporting – A commitment to measure and report anticipated and actual MBE/WBE participation. 7.2 Discrimination In Employment By the Special Administrative Board 7.2.1 During the performance of the contract, the SELECTED BIDDER agrees as follows: 7.2.1.1 The SELECTED BIDDER will not discriminate against any employees or applicants because of race, age, handicap, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnicity. The SELECTED BIDDER will take affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age, handicap, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnicity. 7.2.1.2 The SELECTED BIDDER will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the SELECTED BIDDER; state that all qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race age, handicap, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnicity. 7.2.1.3 The SELECTED BIDDER will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice advising that labor unions or workers representative of the Bidder’s commitment under contracts with the District. 7.2.1.4 The SELECTED BIDDER will maintain and, upon request make available to the District all records and data necessary or useful to the review and monitoring of compliance with the non-discrimination clauses of this contract. In the event the SELECTED BIDDER fails or refuses to make such records available, this contract may be cancelled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part by the District, and the SELECTED BIDDER may be declared ineligible for further District contracts or subject to such other sanctions as the District deems appropriate. 7.2.1.5 The SELECTED BIDDER’s non-compliance with the non-discrimination clauses of this contract, the contract may be cancelled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part by the District, and the SELECTED BIDDER may be declared 12 ineligible for further District contracts or subject to such other sanctions as the District deems appropriate. 7.3 Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Policies 7.3.1 It is the policy of the District that minority and women-owned businesses shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts utilizing District funds. MBE/WBE firms included in the respondent’s submittal, either as prime consultants or subcontractors, must be certified by one or more of the following agencies on or before the date of the submission of qualifications: Missouri Division of Purchasing and Material Management Online: For MBE’s: http://www.oa.mo.gov/ For WBE’s: http://www.oa.mo.gov/ Phone: (573) 715-8130 City of St. Louis: Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program Online: http://www.mwdbe.org/ Phone: (314) 426-8111 Section 8. RESERVATIONS / STIPULATIONS 8.1 The District reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to A) reject any or all submittals when, in its opinion, it is determined to be in the public interest to do so; B) waive minor informalities of a submittal; C) cancel, revise, or extend this solicitation; D) request additional information deemed necessary; and E) extract, combine, and delete elements of individual proposals and to negotiate jointly or separately with individual respondents with respect to any or all elements of the proposal. 8.2 This RFP does not obligate the District to pay any costs incurred by any respondent in the submission of a proposal or in making necessary studies or design for the preparation thereof, or for procuring or contracting for the services to be furnished under this RFP prior to the issuance of a valid contract under Missouri law. Such exemption from liability applies whether such costs are incurred directly by the Bidder or indirectly through the Bidder’s agent, employees, assigns or others, whether related or not to the Bidder. 8.3 The District will give preference to firms based in the bi-state St. Louis metropolitan area when other considerations are equal. http://www.oa.mo.gov/ http://www.oa.mo.gov/ http://www.mwdbe.org/ 13 8.4 Careful consideration should be given before confidential information is submitted to the District as part of this RFP Proposal. Review should include whether it is critical for evaluating a bid, and whether general, non-confidential information, may be adequate for review purposes. Any and all documents submitted by the respondent may become public if and when they are submitted to any advisory or legislative public body, or pursuant to the Missouri Sunshine Law. The Missouri Sunshine Law provides for public access to information the District possesses. Information submitted to the District that Bidders wish to have treated as proprietary and confidential trade secret information should be identified and labeled “Confidential” or “Proprietary” on each page at the time of disclosure. This information should include a written request to except it from disclosure, including a written statement of the reasons why the information should not be disclosed. 8.5 Bidders acknowledge and agree, by submitting a Proposal, that: 8.5.1 Once a Bidder is selected for the engagement, all electronic, written and printed materials developed by such Bidder as a result of this engagement shall become the property of the District, and the District shall be entitled to use any and all such materials in any way desired by the District, in its sole and unfettered discretion. 8.5.2 The qualifications of each member of the respondent team are important criteria in the selection process. The selected Bidder will not be allowed to substitute any member of the team listed in the Proposal without prior written approval by the District. The District, in its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to accept or reject proposed changes to the team and personnel associated with the team and/or to negotiate the composition of the team. 8.5.3 Adherence to the schedule for the work is of critical importance to the District as time is of the essence, and agrees to dedicate the personnel listed in the Proposal to completing the work in accordance with the schedule outlined in this RFP. Bidders further acknowledge that the contract for the engagement may include significant liquidated damages for failure to perform in accordance with such schedule. 8.5.4 To having read this RFP in its entirety and agreeing to all terms and conditions set out in this RFP. Bidders also accept the responsibility to review and understand all applicable policies of the District, which may be found on the District’s website www.slps.org under “Site Shortcuts”, “Board of Education”, “Board Policies”. 8.5.5 The District, and any consultants retained by the District, have the right to make any additional inquiry or investigation they deem appropriate to substantiate or supplement information contained in respondent’s submission, and authorizes the release to the District and/or the District consultants of any and all information sought in such inquiry or investigation. http://www.slps.org/ 14 8.5.6 Under penalty of perjury, that to the best of his/her belief: A) the prices in the Proposal were arrived at independently and without collusion, consultation, communication, or agreement for the purpose of restricting competition as to any matter or agreement for the purpose of restriction competition as to any matter relating to such prices with any other Bidder, or any other competitor; B) unless otherwise required by law, the prices in this Proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the Bidder, and will not be knowingly disclosed by the Bidder, prior to opening, directly or indirectly, to any other Bidder or competitor; and C) no attempt has been made or will be made by the Bidder to induce any other person, partnership, corporation, or entity to submit or not to submit a proposal in response to this RFP for the purpose of restriction competition. 8.5.7 It is not delinquent in any real estate, personal property, or earning taxes assessed against it or which it is obligated to pay to St. Louis, Missouri. 8.5.8 No fictitious name of any entity or person has been used in this Proposal, and no unidentified third-party will have an interest in any resulting contract or in the performance of any work under this Proposal. 8.5.9 It does not do business as or operate under any fictitious name. 8.5.10 It has only presented one Proposal in response to this RFP. 8.5.11 The Proposal is made in good faith. 8.5.12 It, its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, and all team members listed in the Proposal have not been convicted of a felony within the last five (5) years, which felony is related in any way to providing the services and/or items referenced in this RFP, or to the competency of the service provider to perform under any resulting contract. 8.5.13 It, its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, and all team members listed in the Proposal are not currently under investigation by any governmental agency and have not in the past four (4) years been convicted or found liable for any act prohibited by state or federal law in any jurisdiction, including conspiracy or collusion with respect to responding to any public contract. 8.5.14 It, its affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, employees, and all team members listed in the Proposal have not been excluded from any procurement or non- procurement programs with the government as identified by the U.S. General Service Administration Office of Acquisition Policy. 15 8.6 Any misrepresentations or false statements contained in a response to this RFP or to any request for additional information related to this RFP, whether intentional or unintentional, shall be sufficient grounds for the District to remove respondents from competition for selection at any time. 8.7 Bidders shall ensure that no improper, unethical, or illegal relationships or conflicts of interest exist between the Bidder, any employee, officer, director, or principal of the Bidder or District and any other party. The District reserves the right to determine the materiality of such relationships, when discovered or disclosed, whether intended or not. The District also reserves the right to decide in its sole and absolute discretion whether disqualification of the Bidder and/or cancellation of the award shall result. Such disqualification or cancellation shall be without fault or liability to the District. In the event that the District disqualifies a Bidder based on such an improper communication or relationship, and that Bidder’s Proposal would have otherwise been considered the lowest responsible bid complying with the terms of these specifications, the District reserves the right to select as the winning Proposal the next most qualified responsible bidder complying with the terms of these specifications. 8.8 Bidders agree that they will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and other requirements that apply to the scope of work in this RFP, including, but not limited to, all reporting and registration requirements. Bidders further agree that this RFP and any contract awarded pursuant to it will be governed under the laws of the State of Missouri. Section 9. FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM (“E-VERIFY”) Pursuant to Missouri Revised Statute 285.530, all Bidders awarded any contract in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000) with a Missouri public school district must, as a condition to the award of any such contract, be enrolled and participate in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection with the contracted services being provided, or to be provided, to the District (to the extent allowed by E-Verify). In addition, the Bidder must affirm the same through sworn affidavit and provisions of documentation, and sign an affidavit that it does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien in connection with the services being provided, or to be provided, to the District. Such agreement and affidavit is included as Attachment C to this RFP. 17 FEDERAL WORK AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM AFFIDAVIT I, ________________________, being of legal age and having been duly sworn upon my oath, state the following facts are true: 1. I am more than twenty-one years of age; and have first-hand knowledge of the matters set forth herein. 2. I am employed by ______________________________ (hereinafter “Company”) and have authority to issue this affidavit on its behalf. 3. Company is enrolled in and participating in the United States E-Verify (formerly known as “Basic Pilot”) federal work authorization program with respect to Company’s employees working in connection with the services Company is providing to, or will provide to, the District, to the extent allowed by E-Verify. 4. Company does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien in connection with the services Company is providing to, or will provide to, the District. FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT. By:________________________________ (individual signature) For ________________________________ (company name) Title:_______________________________ STATE OF MISSOURI ) ) ss. COUNTY OF ____________ ) On this ___ day of _________, 20__, before me, _______________, a Notary Public in and for such County and State, personally appeared ____________________ of ___________________________________________, known to me to be the person who executed the affidavit on behalf of said ________________________ and acknowledged to me that he or she executed the same for the purposes therein stated. Subscribed and affirmed before me this _____ day of _____________, 20___. _______________________________ Notary Public My commission expires on: _________________________ 18 ATTACHMENT A RFP #005-2223 GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION Scope of Services TITLE: Gun Violence Prevention SCOPE OF SERVICES: RFP#: 005-2223 - Gun Violence Prevention Scope of Services District-Wide Copy Paper: The St. Louis Public Schools (SLPS) is soliciting proposals for “Gun Violence Prevention Workshops” to District Students and Staff, for FY 2022-2023. The contract period will be effective February 2023 to June 30, 2023. This contract will also cover “all events and needs” related to Gun Violence Prevention Workshop, such as our imaging center refills. The St. Louis Public Schools has approximately 19,000 students from K-12. The District operates approximately 68 campuses- 41 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, 13 high schools and 6 alternative education sites, plus the Central Office. No communication shall be made with any District employee outside the Procurement Department, regarding this RFP. Violation of this provision may result in the rejection of Proposal. The District is also seeking the following: 1) Guaranteed Pricing (From February 2023 to June 30, 2023) 2) No Taxes. 3) Uniform Drivers (background checks required) 4) Acceptance of Purchase Orders (via email) If the above can’t be accommodated, please specify in your proposal. 19 ATTACHMENT B RFP #005-2223 GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION COST / PRICING PROPOSAL 1. Please attach the detail addressing Sections 5.3.2 and 5.3.3 as Attachment B, Exhibit 1. 2. ANNUAL INCREASES IF RENEWED: (2024 - 2025) ____% (2025 - 2026) ___ % _____________________________________________ __________________ Signature of Authorized Official Date _________________________________________________________________ Company Name 20 ATTACHMENT C E-VERIFY AGREEMENT [Name of Vendor]: a) Agrees to have an authorized person execute the “Federal Work Authorization Program Affidavit” attached hereto and deliver the same to The Special Administrative Board of the Transitional School District of the City of St. Louis (d/b/a St. Louis Public School System) (“District”) prior to or contemporaneously with the execution of a contract with the District; b) Affirms it is enrolled in the “E-Verify” (formerly known as “Basic Pilot”) work authorization program of the United States, and are participating in E-Verify with respect to your employees working in connection with the services being provided (to the extent allowed by E-Verify), or to be provided, by your company to the District; c) Affirms that it is not knowingly employing any person who is an unauthorized alien in connection with the services being provided, or to be provided, by your company to the District; d) Affirms you will notify the District if you cease participation in E-Verify, or if there is any action, claim or complaint made against you alleging any violation of Missouri Revised Statute 285.530, or any regulations issued thereto; e) Agrees to provide documentation of your participation in E-Verify to the District prior to or contemporaneously with the execution of its contract with the District (or at any time thereafter upon request by the District), by providing to the District an E-Verify screen print-out (or equivalent documentation) confirming your participation in E-Verify; f) Agrees to comply with any state or federal regulations or rules that may be issued subsequent to this addendum that relate to Missouri Revised Statute 285.530; and g) Agrees that any failure by your company to abide by the requirements a) through f) above will be considered a material breach of your contract with the District. By:____________________________________________________ (Signature) Printed Name and Title: ___________________________________ For and on behalf of: _____________________________________ (Company Name) 21 ATTACHMENT D BIDDER AFFIRMATION FORM RFP TITLE: Gun Violence Prevention RFP #: 005-2223 NAME OF BIDDER:____________________________________ After careful consideration of the solicitation document in its entirety, Request for Proposal for RFP #XXX- XXXX, Gun Violence Prevention), and any addendum(s) issued, the undersigned proposes to satisfy all requirements in accordance with said documents. The Bidder’s Checklist in Attachment E of the RFP has been complied with, is completed, and is enclosed with this Proposal. For consideration of this proposal, the undersigned hereby affirms that (1) he/she is a duly authorized official of the company, (2) that the offer is being submitted on behalf of the bidder in accordance with any terms and conditions set forth in this document and (3) that the company will accept any awards made to it as a result of the offer submitted herein for a minimum of one year following the date of submission. If notified in writing by mail or delivery of the acceptance of these documents, the undersigned agrees to furnish and deliver to the District within three (3) days, proof of liability insurance. The District shall provide the Bidder with a contract agreement, which will set forth the terms of this agreement. The contract shall be interpreted, construed and given effect in all respects according to the laws of the State of Missouri. Nondiscrimination in Employment: We the supplier of goods, materials, equipment or services covered by this proposal or contract have not discriminated in the employment, in any way, against any person or persons, or refused to continue the employment of any person or persons on account of their race, creed, color, or national origin. Respectfully submitted, Authorized Official: Title ___________________________ Print Name Signature Date Address (___)___________________ (___)___________________ ____________________________ Business Telephone Number Facsimile E-Mail Address The full names and addresses of persons and organizations interested in the foregoing Request for Qualification as principals of the company are as follows: ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 22 ATTACHMENT E BIDDER CHECKLIST RFP #: 005-2223 RFP TITLE: Gun Violence Prevention ( ) Submitted all information as requested. ( ) Received number of addendum(s). ( ) Submitted (5) marked “Copies”, (1) marked “Original”, and (2) electronic flash drives. ( ) Signed Federal Work Authorization Program Agreement. ( ) Signed and notarized Federal Work Authorization Program agreement and affidavit. ( ) Signed Bidder Affirmation Form (by an authorized official of the company where appropriate). ( ) Signed and dated Cost / Pricing Proposal. ( ) No conditions or restrictions have been placed by the company on this Proposal that would declare it non-responsive. ( ) Prepared to provide the insurance required. ( ) Submitted a copy all certificates and license including, but not limited to, the license (to conduct business in the City of St. Louis, Missouri). ( ) Submitted state tax identification number. ( ) Bid Bond attached (if applicable). ( ) M/WBE Utilization Good Faith Efforts Report ( ) Submitted a copy of a System For Award Management (SAM) Status Report: www.sam.gov. ( ) Submitted No Israel Boycott Certification Form. ( ) Submitted Completed W-9 Form & Vendor Registration Application. _____________________________________________________________________ _____________ Signature of Authorized Official Date _____________________________________________________________________ Company Name http://www.sam.gov/ 23 ATTACHMENT F NON-SUBMITTAL RESPONSE FORM RFP TITLE: Gun Violence Prevention RFP #: 005-2223 NOTE TO BIDDER: If your company’s response is a “non-submittal”, the District is very interested in the reason for such response since the District desires to ensure that the procurement process is fair, non-restrictive and attracts maximum participation from interested companies. We, therefore, appreciate your response to this non-submittal response form. Please indicate your reason for responding with a “non-submittal”: ( ) Unable to meet the requirements for this project. ( ) Unable to meet the time frame established for start and/or completion of the project. ( ) Received too late to reply. Received on ________________________ . ( ) Please remove our company’s name from receiving similar type solicitations. ( ) Other: ______________________________________________________________ Your response will be given careful consideration, and included in the contract file. Your input will assist the District in determining changes necessary to increase participation and competition. ________________________________________________________________________ Authorized Signature Title Date ________________________________________________________________________ Name of Company / Consultant ________________________________________________________________________ Company Address (___)___________________________ (___)__________________________ Business Telephone Number Facsimile ________________________________ E-Mail Address 24 ATTACHMENT G CONTRACT TEMPLATE RFP TITLE: GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION RFP NO: 005-2223 For ATTACHMENT G: CONTRACT TEMPLATE: visit https://www.slps.org/Page/75737 The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank. https://www.slps.org/Page/75737 25 ATTACHMENT H W-9 AND VENDOR REGISTRATION To access the W-9 AND SLPS online VENDOR REGISTRATION: visit the 1ink, https://www.slps.org/Page/1131 to complete the forms. The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank. https://www.slps.org/Page/1131 26 ATTACHMENT I NO ISRAEL BOYCOTT CERTIFICATION FORM RFP TITLE: GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION RFP No: 005-2223 Effective July 13, 2020, a Missouri governmental entity many not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract (MO. Gov’t Code SCS/SB 739) SCS/SB 739 - This act creates the "Anti-Discrimination against Israel Act". Under this Act, public entities are prohibited from entering into certain contracts with a company unless the contract includes a written certification that the company is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of the contract not to engage in, a boycott of goods or services from the State of Israel or any company, or person or entity, doing business with or in the State of Israel. Any contract failing to comply with the provisions of this act shall be void against public policy. This Act does not apply to contracts with a total potential value of less than $100,000 or to contractors with fewer than 10 employees. BY SIGNATURE BELOW, I, the undersigned agent for the firm named below, certify and affirm that this firm AND its principals comply with the above referenced certifications: Yes, we acknowledge and comply with the following:  NO ISRAEL BOYCOTT CERTIFICATION Vendor Name:_____________________________________________________ Printed Name of Authorized Company Official:____________________________ Signature of Company Official:__________________________________________ Date:_______________________________________________________________ 27 ATTACHMENT J SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION To register or retrieve your SAM Report, visit https://sam.gov/content/home. The remainder of this page is intentionally left blank. https://sam.gov/content/home