COMMENT AND REVIEW
to the
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) #030421
Entitled
Facility Security Systems, Equipment, and Software with Related Services
The following advertisement was placed January 14, 2021 in USA Today and South Carolina’s The State, and on the Sourcewell website www.sourcewell-mn.gov, Sourcewell Procurement Portal https://proportal.sourcewell- mn.gov, Biddingo, Merx, The New York State Contract Reporter www.nyscr.ny.gov, and PublicPurchase.com, and January 15, 2021 in Oregon’s Daily Journal of Commerce and Utah’s Deseret News:
Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, is requesting proposals for Facility Security Systems, Equipment, and Software with Related Services to result in a contracting solution for use by its Participating Entities. Sourcewell Participating Entities include thousands of governmental, higher education, K-12 education, nonprofit, tribal government, and other public agencies located in the United States and Canada. A full copy of the Request for Proposals can be found on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal [https://proportal.sourcewell- mn.gov]. Only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered.
Proposals are due no later than March 4, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. Central Time, and late proposals will not be considered.
The solicitation process was conducted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. The following parties expressed interest in the solicitation by registering for this opportunity within the portal:
2111779 Alberta Corp
IST2-Integrated Systems Technology &
Telecommunications, Inc.
ABC SECURITY ACCESS SYSTEMS Johnson Controls Canada, LP ACP CreativIT Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP
ADT Commercial, LLC Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC Advanced Protection Systems, Inc. Johnson Controls, Inc.
AEC Computer Division Karlen Elecom
Alliance Technology Group, LLC KNS IT Group, Inc.
Alpha Security & Fire Alarm Services, Inc.
Konica Minolta Business Solutions
U.S.A., Inc.
Alpha Technologies Long Building Technologies, Inc.
Amalgamated Services, Inc. LTT Partners
Autoclear, LLC Maplesoft Consulting, Inc.
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Avisight Marcomm Integrated Business Solutions
Beacon Communications DBA PhotoScan
NorthWest Minuteman Securi ty Technologies, Inc.
CEIA USA, LTD MMCI Safety Systems, Inc.
Chevin Fleet Solutions, LLC National Tek Services, Inc.
Compass Solutions, LLC Northstar Alarms Commercial, Ltd.
CompuNet, Inc. NY Office of General Services
Convergint Technologies, LLC Orion Security Solutions, LLC Cornerstone Detention Paladin Technologies
Corvinus Group, LLC
Panasonic i-PRO Sensing Solutions
Corporation of America
Cyber Strike Solutions, LLC Parallel Technologies
Day Automation Systems, Inc. PC Specialists, Inc.
Deborah Alston Perry Weather Consulting
Delco Automation, Inc. Price Langevin
Delco Automation, Ltd DBA Delco Security Prime Vendor, Inc.
Design Video Security Systems, Inc. Priority Communication Systems Ltd.
DeTekion Security Systems, Inc PURVIS Systems Incorporated Digital Provisions R3 Security, Inc.
FACILITY ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, PC Rapid Fire Protection Faith Technologies Regina Construction Association
First Data Merchant Services, LLC Rhombus Systems, Inc.
FoxEnergy Systems, Inc. Securitas Electronic Security
Gardon Securities
Securitas Electronic Security (Canada),
Inc.
Garrett Metal Detectors Siemens Industry, Inc.
GlobalTech Group, Ltd. Sirius USA, Inc.
Gunnebo
Stanley Convergent Security Solutions,
Inc.
Halberd, LLC Stinar, LLC
Harbourview Electric, Ltd. T.S.Surelock Security, Ltd.
Hillman Audio Video, Inc ThinkSpace IT
Hogan Security Group, LLC Tiles In Style DBA Taza Supplies, LLC Homeland Safety Systems, Inc.
Tyco Integrated Fire & Security Canada,
Inc.
Honeywell Upstate Communication and Security
Horizon Software Verkada, Inc.
i7 Solutions, Inc. Vetted Security Solutions
Identiv Videotronix, Incorporated
Integrated Security Solutions, Inc. Wireless Guardian, Inc.
IntelliGreen Services, LLC WSP Canada, Inc.
All Proposals remained sealed within the Sourcewell Procurement Portal until the scheduled due date and time. Proposals were electronically opened, and the list of all Proposers was made publicly available on the Sourcewell Procurement Portal, on March 4, 2021, at 4:32:30 pm CT. Proposals were received from the following:
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ACP CreativIT
Autoclear, LLC
CEIA USA, LTD
CompuNet, Inc.
Convergint Technologies, LLC
Day Automation Systems, Inc.
Faith Technologies
FoxEnergy Systems Inc.
Homeland Safety Systems, Inc.
Honeywell
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Johnson Controls Canada, LP
Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP
Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC
Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc.
Long Building Technologies, Inc.
Marcomm Integrated Business Solutions
Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc.
Paladin Technologies
Parallel Technologies
PC Specialists, Inc.
R3 Security, Inc.
Rhombus Systems, Inc.
Securitas Electronic Security (Canada), Inc.
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc.
Tyco Integrated Fire & Security Canada, Inc.
Verkada, Inc.
Wireless Guardian, Inc.
Proposals were reviewed by the Proposal Evaluation Committee:
Chris Robinson, CPSM, Procurement Manager
Brandon Town, CPSM, CPSD, Procurement Analyst
Steff Haataja, CPIM, Procurement Analyst
Craig West, Procurement Analyst
The findings of the Proposal Evaluation Committee are summarized as follows:
Three proposals were rejected by Sourcewell and excluded from the evaluation process due to organizational conflicts of interest and procedural irregularities. The Proposal Evaluation Committee applied the Sourcewell RFP evaluation criteria and determined that all other proposal responses met the scope and mandatory submittal requirements and were evaluated.
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Convergint Technologies, LLC, is a security systems integrator offering electronic security, fire alarm, and life safety solutions in the US and Canada. They have a sizeable sales and service team supported by technology and emergency call centers to respond to Sourcewell participating entity needs. Convergint Technologies is offering a range of discounts from MSRP or list pricing on equipment, products, and services.
Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP, provides fire protection and life safety systems and services in the US. They offer the Johnson Controls family of products and act as a reseller of a broad range of other fire and security brands. Johnson Controls Fire Protection trained technicians, installers, and professionals self-perform all service work. Their products and services are offered at competitive discounts from MSRP or from commercial hourly rates.
Siemens Industry, Inc., is the manufacturer and reseller of building automation, fire, and security products, and a provider of design, installation, repair, and maintenance services. Their sales and services teams are geographically dispersed across the US and Canada to deliver fire, safety, and security solutions to Sourcewell participating entities. Siemens Industry offers significant discounts from MSRP or list pricing to align with most favored customer pricing, and with standard shipping, delivery, and freight included in the continental US.
Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc., designs, installs, monitors, and services integrated security and fire safety systems. With 110 branch locations, they can provide complete sales and service coverage across North America. Stanley CSS is offering a range of solid discounts from list pricing and national account labor rates.
Tyco Integrated Fire & Security Canada, Inc., offers the Johnson Controls family of products and acts as a reseller of a broad range of other fire and security brands. They have a large sales and service force to service Sourcewell participating entities across Canada. The Tyco Integrated Fire & Security Canada products are offered at competitive discounts from MSRP with services offered at significant discounts from local branch commercial rates.
For these reasons, the Sourcewell Proposal Evaluation Committee recommends award of Sourcewell Contract #030421 to:
Convergint Technologies, LLC #030421-CTL
Johnson Controls Fire Protection, LP #030421-JHN
Siemens Industry, Inc. #030421-SIE
Stanley Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. #030421-SCS Tyco Integrated Fire & Security Canada, Inc. #030421-TIS
The preceding recommendations were approved on April 20, 2021.
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Chris Robinson, CPSM, Procurement Manager
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Brandon Town, CPSM, CPSD, Procurement Analyst
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Steff Haataja, CPIM, Procurement Analyst
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Craig West, Procurement Analyst
STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
As Chief Procurement Officer for Sourcewell, I have reviewed the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee and the accompanying support materials documenting the process followed for RFP #030421 for Facility Security Systems, Equipment, and Software with Related Services.
The committee accepted, deemed responsive, evaluated, and recommended proposals for award. Under authority granted to the Chief Procurement Officer in Sourcewell’s bylaws, the recommendations set forth above are approved.
I hereby certify:
1. Sourcewell is a government agency, created and authorized by Minnesota law to provide cooperative procurement contracts.
2. The procurement process and resulting contracts have been awarded in compliance with the laws of the State of Minnesota (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 471 and Minnesota Statutes Section 123A.21), and in conformity to Sourcewell’s Procurement Policy.
Jeremy Schwartz, CSSBB, CPPO
Chief Procurement Officer