Next Gen Radio System

submit one (1) hardcopy set signed in blue ink and marked “ORIGINAL” and one (1) electronic copy (USB drive) of the completed proposal as specified herein. Proposals must be completed in ink, typewritten, or word- processed. Respondents must submit Attachment C and Attachment D listed in Section 5, in Microsoft Excel format without locking the workbook. b. Responses to the RFP shall be delivered in a sealed envelope, clearly marked RFP # 23P3-003 Next Gen Radio System, addressed to: GSD - Purchasing Division Attn: Shauna Soldate 701 Ocean Street, Room 330 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 c The deadline to submit proposals is June 25, 2024, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. 2.5 Public Opening of Proposals There will be no public opening for this RFP, however the RFP Bid Receipt and Opening document will be available upon written request to the Contact Person. Proposals will be available to the public for review only after the award of the contract. 2.6 Multiple Proposals Only one Proposal will be accepted

from any one person, partnership, corporation or other entity; however, several alternatives may be included in one Proposal. 2.7 Late Responses All responses to the RFP must be delivered in person or received by mail no later than June 25, 2024, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Respondent will be solely responsible for the timely delivery of his Proposal. Proposals will not be accepted after the deadline and will be returned unopened. 2.8 Point of Contact All questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted in writing to the Contact Person or their authorized designee. No other individual has the authority to respond to any questions on behalf of the County. Failure to adhere to this process may disqualify the Respondent. 2.9 On Site Inspection On site inspection of Respondent’s facilities may be performed by the County and an evaluation committee to ascertain that facilities and equipment are in accordance with the requirements and intentions of the specifications. 2.10 Non-Collusion Declaration Respondent shall execute a Non-Collusion Declaration on the form furnished by the County as Exhibit B. 2.11 References Respondent shall submit Customer References with Proposal. The County reserves the right to check any or all references: 1. Necessary to assess a prospective Respondent’s past performance; 2. Pertaining to similar projects that demonstrate experience that is relevant to the RFP scope of work; and/or COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ RFP# 23P3-003 Next Gen Radio System page #7 of 45 3. Explicitly specified in the proposal or that result from communication with other entities involved with similar projects, including other industry sources and users of similar services, or others known to County. 2.12 Proposal Evaluation Criteria A. It is the County’s intent to select the most responsive and responsible Respondent(s) that offer(s) the County the greatest value based on an analysis involving several criteria,