request for letters of interest - Broward Sheriff's Office

RLI # 849012, Section One PAGE 37 PRESENTATIONS/INTERVIEWS: The SC may provide a list of subject matters that should bediscussed in the proposer’s presentation. Each short listed firm will be given equal time to makepresentations, but the question-and-answer time may vary. The recommendation to begin negotiationswith the selected firm will be made by the SC after approval by appropriate BSO authorities. Selectionof a firm(s) is contingent upon the parties negotiating and executing a mutually acceptable agreement.8 TECHNICAL STAFF PARTICIPATION: Technical staff serves purely in an information gatheringcapacity unless additional authority is delegated by the SC.9 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: Attachment “D” Drug Free Workplace Certificate should be returnedwith your proposal. If not completed and returned with your proposal, it must be completed andreturned prior to contract award.10 INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY BETTERMENT PROGRAMS: The Broward Sheriff's Office iscommitted to ensuring equal opportunity in, and equal access for firms regardless of race, color,religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation. In this regard, the BrowardSheriff's Office requires firms to show a good faith effort to purchase goods, services and materials fromminority and women owned vendor suppliers and subcontractors. Proposers are encouraged to partnerwith the Broward Sheriff's Office in reinvestment efforts in the local community by displayingcommunity involvement and developing a community involvement reinvestment policy. Proposers arealso requested to submit any information, if applicable, demonstrating involvement in communitybetterment programs.11 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: Attachment “B” details the insurance requirements for this project.It is not necessary to have this level of insurance in effect at the time of submittal, but certificatesindicating that the insurance is currently carried, or a letter from the Carrier indicating upgradeavailability will speed the review process for the short listing. However, a copy of your Certificate ofInsurance and Endorsements with the limits as stated in Attachment “B” must be submitted for approvalto Broward Sheriff's Office Director of Risk Management and Broward Sheriff's Office ContractsManager prior to execution of the contract.12 CONFIDENTIAL & PROPRIETARY: Broward Sheriff's Office is subject to Chapter 119, FloridaStatutes, the “Public Records Law.” No claim of confidentiality or proprietary information in all or anyportion of a response to the RLI will be honored unless a specific exemption from the Public RecordsLaw exists and it is cited in the proposal to the RLI. An incorrectly claimed exemption does notdisqualify the firm, only the exemption claimed.13 AGENT/BROKERS: Broward Sheriff's Office expects to deal directly with the proposer that will beproviding this service.