Pursuant to 5 GCA § 9301, all agencies of the government of Guam are required to publish a notice of public hearing on the adoption, promulgation, repeal, recission, or amendment of rules. The Guam Ethics Commission (GEthC) will be accepting public comments on the promulgation of proposed rules and regulations governing the administration of the Guam Ethics Commission relating to standards of conduct under 4 GCA Chapter 15.

DATE: Friday, July 29, 2022
TIME: 8:00 A.M.
PLACE: Zoom Conference Platform

Zoom Meeting ID: 886 7828 8059
Passcode: guamethics

Individuals wishing to provide comments may contact the GEthC at (671) 969-5625 or via email at [email protected]. Copies of the proposed rules and regulations are available for inspection at the Guam Ethics Commission, 134 West Soledad Avenue, Suite 406, Bank of Hawaii Bldg., Hagåtña, Guam 96910 and can be downloaded here.

For special accommodations or other assistance, please call the Guam Ethics Commission at (671) 969-5625. Si Yu'os Ma'åse'!

The Guam Ethics Commission solicits letters of Interest from attorneys to advise and represent the Guam Ethics Commission and its Executive office on all legal matters pertaining to the Commission pursuant to 4 GCA Chapter 15 §15401.

To be considered, one (1) original and six (6) copies of a letter of interest, resume, and certification of eligibility for admission to the practice of law in Guam should be received by 12:00 p.m. Friday, July 2, 2021 at

Guam Ethics Commission

414 W. Soledad Ave., GCIC Building, Sll1te 903

Hagatna, Guam 96910

ATTN: Mr. Jesse John Quenga, Executive Director

For more information you may email the Guam Ethics Commission at [email protected]

1.0 OBJECTIVES

The Guam Ethics Commission (GETHC) is soliciting information from interested vendors to obtain broadband Internet, VoIP, Web Security, and Cloud Storage solutions for the newly opened Guam Ethics Commission office. The GETHC has established a committee which will draft technical specifications that will form the basis of a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Internet and telephone services. The committee will use information received as a result of this Request for Information (RFI) to assist in developing required specifications and in cost estimation.

Any information submitted in response to this RFI will be considered during the development of the RFQ. Any response to this RFI does not guarantee that the information offered will be integrated into the RFQ, nor shall it prohibit any vendor from receiving or responding to the RFP when and if it is issued. The lack of response to the RFI will not preclude a vendor from participating in the RFP process.

The specific objectives the GETCH intends to accomplish through this RFI are as follows:

• Identify vendors who provide the technical services desired in the RFI.
• Identify vendors and consultants offering technical support services for IT solutions and network improvements.
• Identify vendors and consultants offering Internet, VoIP, Web Security, and Cloud Storage solutions.

2.0 BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The GETCH was revived via Executive Order 2019-06, and re-established by Public Law (P.L.) 36-28 as an independent and autonomous Commission within the Government of Guam. The Guam Ethics Commission’s mandate is to uplift the public’s confidence in government employees, programs, and operations by ensuring the practice and promotion of the highest standards of ethical behavior in the government of Guam.

Existing Server

The Guam Ethics Commission has no existing infrastructure other than an office location which was secured in June 2021. The current space is located in Hagatna on the 9th floor at the GCIC building, Suite 903. To the best of the office's knowledge, the floor space has some infrastructure which supports the installation of the services requested.

3.0 STATEMENT OF NEEDS

The GETHC seeks to determine specifications of the broadband internet, VoIP, web security and cloud storage solution services for its network infrastructure. Interested vendors are requested to provide the following:

• Describe the type of broadband internet available and key features to include but not limited to information on whether the server is dedicated or shared with other customers in network.
• Detail what services fall under maintenance and support, and
• Describe what VoIP solutions are available, detailing key features which can be enabled to promote efficient business practice.
• Describe the maintenance and support services it offers its clients for common user problems;
• Describe the support services it offers for Web Security;
• Describe the support services if offers cloud storage of VoIP recordings or other data generated from the services leased;
• Describe the support and consultancy services it offers for data storage and back- up;
• Describe consultancy services it offers for security and compliance issues;
• Describe consultancy services it offers for any hardware and software purchasing needs, and other technology needs; and
• Describe system administrator and end-user trainings it offers.

4.0 PLANNING

Maintenance and Support Cost Estimate: Provide a budgetary cost estimate for annual maintenance and support services scoped by your responses to section 3 above.

System Upgrades/Enhancements: Describe how systems are upgraded or enhancements added to the base server system. Do users who have the current maintenance contracts receive regular enhancements or upgrades?

Company Background: Provide information regarding any names the company may have used in the past. Include list of clients and contact information (i.e., contact name, telephone number, email address, etc.), along with the service(s) it has provided to its clients.

Company Experience: Provide information regarding where the proposed service or similar service has been provided (successfully and unsuccessfully). How long has the company provided the service(s)?

System Partners: Is your company able to offer an entire solutions package or do you utilize affiliated companies to provide portions of the services offered? If other vendors are used, please provide background and experience information for those vendors also.

5.0 RESPONSES

Inquiries: Inquires of a technical nature may be directed to:

Guam Ethics Commission

E-mail: [email protected]

Submission: Submit or email a copy of the requested information, along with any supplementary materials. Responses to this document must be received no later than 12:00 pm., Chamorro Standard Time (GMT+10), June 25, 2021.

Responses should be sent to:

Guam Ethics Commission

Attention: RFI Committee

Email: [email protected]

Format: Information should be organized in the format and information sequence found in this document.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

The Guam Ethics Commission is accepting applications for an ETHICS PROGRAM COORDINATOR. Interested applicants should contact the Guam Ethics Commission at (671) 479-5625 for additional information regarding requirements, qualifications and to receive a full job description; office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except holidays.

Minimum Qualification: Bachelor's degree from a U.S. accredited college/university or foreign equivalent with at least one (1) year of experience in planning, developing, coordinating, or implementing programs or projects, or closely related work.

Preferred Qualification: Experience with website development.

For further information please email Mr. Jesse Quenga, Executive Director at [email protected].

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK

Description of Work Involved: The Guam Ethics Commission (GETHC) is soliciting quotations from qualified firms and individuals who wish to conduct Ethics in Government Workshops in compliance with 5 GCA Ch. 15 Section 15410 as amended by Public Law 36- 25. Workshop facilitators will be expected to conduct workshops coordinated by the Guam Ethics Commission across the Government of Guam. Highly desired firms and individuals include but are not limited to: persons admitted to practice law on Guam; a terminal degree holder; an individual with unique background and experience directly related to the topics covered in the workshop. Other expected duties may include but are not limited to preparing and submitting presentation for approval by the Guam Ethics Commission, attending workshop debriefs with Guam Ethics Commission officials, enhancing presentation to include current statutes concerning topics covered in the Ethics in Government Program.

Firms or Individuals must also meet the following criteria:

• Have an unexpired license to conduct business on Guam (ie Sole Proprietorship or LLC as an Education Consultant or similar); or
• Have an unexpired Certificate of Exemption from Business License as a certified Domestic Professional Corporation

TIME AND DURATION OF THE WORK INVOLVED

The Commission requests a quotation of the firm or individual’s hourly rate. It is anticipated that those awarded will commence work from the execution date of the approved Purchase Order. The term of the agreement shall be for a period of one year, or until the end of Fiscal Year 2022 - September 30, 2022, subject to availability of funds.

DEADLINE

Interested firms or individuals are requested to provide their responses to the Guam Ethics Commission by COB Wednesday, September 22, 2021 via email at [email protected]. Complete responses shall include the following: 1) Cover Letter expressing interest and hourly rate, 2) Current CV / Resume, and 3) Copy of unexpired Business License or Certificate of Exemption. For additional information please call the Commission at (671) 969-5625.