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4/12/23, 8:49 AM newspaper -text (9).html • The proposed technology must have demonstrable efficacy and broad consumer acceptance in the market. • Applicants must participate in, or intend to before execution of the project contract, the Affordable Connectivity Program and are committed to participating in any future federal subsidy program, as applicable. • Applicant must include at least one low-cost option offered at speeds that are sufficient for a household with multiple users to simultaneously telework and engage in remote learning. Any future, low-cost option mandated by the federal government would negate this requirement. Ongoing operations and maintenance of the system for a term of twenty (20) years will be the sole responsibility of the selected responder. Upon term expiration, all network assets owned by Kittitas County may be transferred to the selected responder. The selected responder is responsible for compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations relative to the project and shall acquire all necessary permits, approvals, and agreements. PROCEDURES FOR SUBMITTAL: If you wish to be considered for work under this Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), you must be a registered consultant on the Municipal Research and Service Center of Washington — Shared Small Works and Consultant Roster (www.mrscroster. org). A mandatory pre -submittal meeting is required to submit a response to this solicitation. The meeting location and time may be obtained by contacting: Ms. Candie Leader, Administrative Supervisor, 509-962-7523 or at: candie.leader@co.kittitas.wa.us. Specific performance criteria will be provided to prospective bidders at this meeting. Failure to attend results in disqualification from submitting a bid. If interested in responding to this solicitation providing broadband service to Kittitas County residents, submit a sealed envelope to Mark R. Cook, Kittitas County Public Works Director, at 411 N. Ruby St. Suite 1, Ellensburg WA 98926. Submittals shall include five (5) copies of your SOQ response utilizing provided County response forms. For your records, the County will provide a confirmation email to the contacts provided in the submittal confirming receipt of your interest in the proposal. Submittals received after 5:00 PM local time May 12th, 2023, will be disregarded. The County reserves the right to reject one or more submittals. SELECTION PROCESS AND PROPOSED SCHEDULE: Kittitas County selection will be based on the following criteria and completeness of response: 1. Pricing structure based on specifications provided at the mandatory pre-bid meeting (60 points). 2. Ability meeting supply chain project timelines (50 points). 3. Number of years providing telecommunication services (50 points). 4. Discuss Kittitas County customer service response policies (60 points). An internal selection committee will review all submittals and select the provider for contracting. The committee may elect to conduct interviews with responders prior to selection. If interviews are desired, selected interviewees will be notified in advance. Following selection, the selected provider is required to enter into a Kittitas County professional services agreement. The selection process shall be in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises and airport concession disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. Anticipated Dates and Tasks file:///C:/Users/candie.leader/Downloads/newspaper-text (9).html 273