RFQ -Safety Film Installation

Wake Technical Community College (WTCC) seeks qualified vendors to furnish and install safety and privacy window film on designated interior glass surfaces within the RT-1 and RT-2 buildings located at the Research Triangle Park (RTP) Campus, 10908 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville, NC 27560. The purpose of this project is to enhance campus safety and security by strengthening existing glass surfaces within designated campus facilities and reducing risks associated with glass breakage. This project supports WTCC’s ongoing efforts to maintain a safe, secure, and well-maintained learning environment.

The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Specific Contract to the responsive and responsible Vendor offering the best value to WTCC in accordance with the requirements outlined in this RFQ.

Wake Technical Community College (WTCC) seeks a qualified vendor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, tools, and incidentals necessary to provide and install safety film and frosted privacy film on designated interior glass surfaces located within the RT-1 and RT-2 buildings at the Research Triangle Park (RTP) Campus, 10908 Chapel Hill Road, Morrisville, NC 27560. The project is intended to enhance campus safety, security, and privacy while maintaining the appearance and functionality of existing facilities.

Upon contract award, the Vendor shall provide complete installation services, including field verification of measurements, coordination with WTCC personnel, protection of adjacent surfaces, removal and reinstallation of existing signage where required, cleanup of all work areas, and disposal of installation-related debris. All work shall be performed by trained and qualified personnel in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and recognized industry standards.

The required products for this project are Llumar Mist Frosted Film and Llumar 8 Mil Security Film SCL SR PS8 Silicone, products that meet or exceed the performance and quality requirements specified herein. All materials shall be new and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and recognized industry standards, including International Window Film Association (IWFA) installation standards.

At a minimum, the Contractor shall perform the following tasks:

1. Verify all field conditions and installation locations prior to commencement of work.
2. Furnish and install Llumar Mist Frosted Film and Llumar 8 Mil Security Film SCL SR PS8 Silicone, or approved equivalent products, at the locations identified in Section 5.1 Specifications.
3. Perform all installation activities in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and International Window Film Association (IWFA) standards.
4. Remove and reinstall existing signage as required to facilitate installation of the window film.
5. Protect adjacent surfaces, furnishings, and building finishes from damage during installation activities.
6. Remove and properly dispose of all packaging, waste materials, and installation debris generated by the project.
7. Correct, at no additional cost to WTCC, any defective workmanship or installation deficiencies identified during final inspection.
8. Provide all applicable manufacturer warranties and warranty documentation upon project completion.

Vendor’s quotes for this procurement must be submitted through the Sourcing Tool. [...] Only Quotes submitted through the Content Section of the NC eProcurement Sourcing Event will be considered. Quotes submitted through the Message Board will not be accepted or considered for award.

Late quotes, regardless of cause, will not be opened or considered, and will be automatically disqualified from further consideration.

All responsive bids will be reviewed, and award or awards will be based on the responsive bid(s) offering the lowest price that meets the specifications provided herein, to include any required verifications set out herein such as but not limited to past performance, references, and financial documents.

Offer shall be valid for at least sixty (60) days from date of quote opening.

Contractor shall furnish all workers’ compensation, liability insurance, and other insurance as may be required to protect Contractor and College from claims that may result from performance of this Agreement. A Certificate of Insurance shall be provided naming Wake Technical Community College as an additional insured on General Liability and Automobile Liability. Additional insured status shall be primary and non-contributory.

The intent of this solicitation is to award an Agency Contract for a One-Time service purchase. The Vendor shall begin work under the Contract within 10business days of the Effective Date.