Anshe Emeth - Intercom/Paging System and Doors

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Congregation Anshe Emeth Request for Quotation- Intercom and Paging

System

Oct. 2026

Attention: All Invitees with consideration given to MBE/WBE respondents.

RE: Request for Quotations – Provision of Intercom and paging system for

the synagogue

You are hereby invited to provide a quotation for the materials and installation of an

intercom and paging system, including an upgrade to our current audio system.

Quotations are to remain valid for a period of six months from the deadline for

submission of quotations.

Vendors are to make their submissions in accordance with the instructions given

below. Non-compliant submissions will not be considered.

1. SCOPE: Time and materials and warranties for the installation of

1) A building-wide intercom system that allows paging from the

office microphone to broadcast through 6 -8 new speakers in key

areas throughout the building. There should be override

functionality of the office microphone over the sanctuary

microphone. Volume control of the sanctuary lectern microphone

to allow on-the-fly adjustments by the speaker or officiant

2) Audio upgrade including wireless microphones and column

speakers.

3) A battery backup system to maintain usability during power

outages.

2. SITE VISIT:

Vendors are advised that a site visit on Tuesday 11/10/26, between the hours of 8:00

am – 12:00 pm will be required for these services.

3. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:

Submissions must be mailed to Congregation Anshe Emeth, 240 Joslen Blvd.,

Hudson, NY 12534

By 11/24/2026.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Vendors are advised that submissions must include the following:

Brief Company Profile

Certificate of Incorporation.

Certificate of Registration (if applicable)

Workmen’s Compensation/Public Liability Insurance certificate (as

applicable)

Form 1: Form of Submission

Form 2: Price Schedule (Bill of Quantities) (designed to capture pricing

information relevant to the type of procurement)

Form 3: Work Experience

Form 5: Description of the Methodology and Work Plan for Performing the

Assignment

Form 8: Proposed Project Plan / Time Schedule for completing the

assignment of each project.

Form 10: Vendor’s Declaration Form

Any additional information the Vendor deems necessary.

Failure to comply with the above may result in your quotation not being further

considered.

4. EVALUATION OF SUBMISSIONS

Each quotation received will be evaluated on the basis of the predetermined criteria,

sub-criteria and scoring system in the table below:

Table 1: Evaluation Criteria, sub-criteria and scoring system

. Technical Criteria Max

Score

1. Proven experience of the Vendor as evidenced by its number

of years’ experience and projects completed of a similar

nature and complexity; Completion of a minimum of 3

projects in last 5 years

2. Duration and timing of installation

a) Availability/required lead time (10pts)

b) Duration (10pts)

c) Proposed project milestones and timelines (5pts)

3. Reasonability of Cost 20

4. MBE/WBE designation 30

5. Client References 5

Total 100

A Vendor is required to score a minimum of 50% in each criterion and a minimum of

75% overall of the total maximum points attainable in order to have its quotations

evaluated, and be considered for an award of contract.

5. LABELLING OF ENVELOPE:

Vendors are advised that quotations must be placed in a sealed envelope clearly

labelled:

Request for Quotations – Intercom

And mailed to:

Congregation Anshe Emeth

240 Joslen Blvd.,

Hudson, NY 12534

Emailed and faxed submissions will NOT be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above may result in disqualification.

Vendors will be advised of the evaluation results upon completion of the evaluation

process.

6. COMMUNICATIONS:

Questions must be emailed to lmarkp@aol.com with the subject line: RFQ

Doors/Window Questions and must be received by 11/13/2026 and will be responded

to by 11/17/2026.

7. DISCLAIMERS

(i) Congregation Anshe Emeth may cancel this RFQ at any time and for any

reason, by Addendum or Notice issued to Vendors. Congregation Anshe

Emeth assumes no liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred

or suffered by any Vendor as a result of cancellation.

(ii) In considering any quotations received in response to this RFQ,

Congregation Anshe Emeth reserves the absolute and unfettered

discretion to:

Reject any quotation that fails to comply with the requirements set

out in this RFQ;

Determine whether any quotation or quotations satisfactorily meet

the selection criteria set out in this RFQ;

Require clarification from any one or more of the Vendors in respect

of quotations submitted. Such request for clarification and the

corresponding response shall be made by written communication

and will be treated as part of the Vendor’s Quotation;

Communicate with, meet with or negotiate with any one or more of

the Vendors respecting their quotations; and

Reject any or all quotations for failure to accord with the selection

criteria set out herein or otherwise.

(iii) Each Vendor is solely responsible for the risk and cost of preparing and

submitting its response to this RFQ and any negotiations relating thereto.

Neither Congregation Anshe Emeth nor its officials, employees or

consultants are liable for the cost of doing so or are obliged to remunerate

or reimburse any Vendor for these costs.

(iv) Congregation Anshe Emeth does not bind itself to accept the lowest or

any other Proposal, nor to reimburse Vendors for any expenses incurred

in preparing their Proposals.

Yours sincerely,

Congregation Anshe Emeth

Arlene Levinson

President

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Congregation Anshe Emeth Request for Quotation- Doors

Oct. 2026

Attention: All Invitees with consideration given to MBE/WBE respondents.

RE: Request for Quotations – Provision of new doors for the synagogue

You are hereby invited to provide a quotation for a new front door and back door.

Quotations are to remain valid for a period of six months from the deadline for

submission of quotations.

Vendors are to make their submissions in accordance with the instructions given

below. Non-compliant submissions will not be considered.

1. SCOPE: Time and materials and warranties for the installation of

1) 2 - 84”X 84” main entrance pair doors. All components of the door,

its frame and its hardware shall have a minimum of 5-minute rating

against a forced entry attempt in accordance with US Department

of State Standard SD.STD.01.01, UFGS 08 34 01, or other similar

standards. Mechanical locking and door hardware should meet or

exceed commercial ANSI Security Grade 1 ratings. Any reinforced

door will accommodate the following:

- A commercial-grade door-closure to ensure re-latching after each

opening attempt

- No door-held features to help avoid intentional or accidental

circumvention of reinforcement measures

- Appropriate manual and electronic access control and interfaced

locking equipment must be installed to provide lockdown

capabilities at perimeter entrances.

2) 4 - 34”X 84” back entrance single door. All components of the

door, its frame and its hardware shall have a minimum of 5-minute

rating against a forced entry attempt in accordance with US

Department of State Standard SD.STD.01.01, UFGS 08 34 01, or

other similar standards. Mechanical locking and door hardware

should meet or exceed commercial ANSI Security Grade 1 ratings.

Appropriate manual and electronic access control and interfaced

locking equipment must be installed to provide lockdown

capabilities at perimeter entrances.

2. SITE VISIT:

Vendors are advised that a site visit on Tuesday, 11/10/26, between the hours of

8:00 am – 12:00 pm will be required for these services.

3. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION:

Submissions must be mailed to Congregation Anshe Emeth, 240 Joslen Blvd.,

Hudson, NY 12534

by 11/24/2026.

Late submissions will not be accepted.

Vendors are advised that submissions must include the following :

Brief Company Profile

Certificate of Incorporation.

Certificate of Registration (if applicable)

Workmen’s Compensation/Public Liability Insurance certificate (as

applicable)

Form 1: Form of Submission

Form 2: Price Schedule (Bill of Quantities) (designed to capture pricing

information relevant to the type of procurement)

Form 3: Work Experience

Form 5: Description of the Methodology and Work Plan for Performing the

Assignment

Form 8: Proposed Project Plan / Time Schedule for completing the

assignment of each project.

Form 10: Vendor’s Declaration Form

Any additional information the vendor deems necessary.

Failure to comply with the above may result in your quotation not being further

considered.

4. EVALUATION OF SUBMISSIONS

Each quotation received will be evaluated on the basis of the predetermined criteria,

sub-criteria and scoring system in the table below:

Table 1: Evaluation Criteria, sub-criteria and scoring system

. Technical Criteria Max

Score

1. Proven experience of the Vendor as evidenced by its number

of years’ experience and projects completed of a similar

nature and complexity; Completion of a minimum of 3

projects in last 5 years

2. Duration and timing of installation

a) Availability/required lead time (10pts)

b) Duration (10pts)

c) Proposed project milestones and timelines (5pts)

3. Reasonability of Cost 20

4. MBE/WBE designation 30

5. Client References 5

Total 100

A Vendor is required to score a minimum of 50% in each criterion and a minimum of

75% overall of the total maximum points attainable in order to have its quotations

evaluated, and be considered for an award of contract.

5. LABELLING OF ENVELOPE:

Vendors are advised that quotations must be placed in a sealed envelope clearly

labelled:

Request for Quotations – Doors.

And mailed to:

Congregation Anshe Emeth

240 Joslen Blvd.,

Hudson, NY 12534

Emailed and faxed submissions will NOT be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above may result in disqualification.

Vendors will be advised of the evaluation results upon completion of the evaluation

process.

6. COMMUNICATIONS:

Questions must be emailed to lmarkp@aol.com with the subject line: RFQ Doors.

Questions and must be received by 11/13/2026 and will be responded to by

11/17/2026.

7. DISCLAIMERS

(i) Congregation Anshe Emeth may cancel this RFQ at any time and for any

reason, by Addendum or Notice issued to Vendors. Congregation Anshe

Emeth assumes no liability for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred

or suffered by any Vendor as a result of cancellation.

(ii) In considering any quotations received in response to this RFQ,

Congregation Anshe Emeth reserves the absolute and unfettered

discretion to:

Reject any quotation that fails to comply with the requirements set

out in this RFQ;

Determine whether any quotation or quotations satisfactorily meet

the selection criteria set out in this RFQ;

Require clarification from any one or more of the Vendors in respect

of quotations submitted. Such request for clarification and the

corresponding response shall be made by written communication

and will be treated as part of the Vendor’s Quotation;

Communicate with, meet with or negotiate with any one or more of

the Vendors respecting their quotations; and

Reject any or all quotations for failure to accord with the selection

criteria set out herein or otherwise.

(iii) Each Vendor is solely responsible for the risk and cost of preparing and

submitting its response to this RFQ and any negotiations relating thereto.

Neither Congregation Anshe Emeth nor its officials, employees or

consultants are liable for the cost of doing so or are obliged to remunerate

or reimburse any Vendor for these costs.

(iv) Congregation Anshe Emeth does not bind itself to accept the lowest or

any other Proposal, nor to reimburse Vendors for any expenses incurred

in preparing their Proposals.

Yours sincerely,

Congregation Anshe Emeth

Arlene Levinson

President

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