1-B26RFP0004- ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES 12-1-2025.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NUMBER B26RFP0004

Purchasing Department 3221 McKelvey Road Bridgeton, MO 63044

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT:

Dr. Nasser Raghei, Buyer

Phone: 314 539-5264 or email: nraghei@stlcc.edu

Date Issued: December 1, 2025 mailto:nraghei@stlcc.edu

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description Page Number

SECTION 1 – OVERVIEW 3

Contract Or Blanket Order Agreements 3

Instructions To All Bidders 4

Delivery And Invoicing Information 5

Institutional Background 6

Mission Statement 6

RFP Overview 6

SECTION 2 – ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 7

RRF Agenda/Schedule 7

Contract Duration Period 7

Inquiries 7

Evaluation and Award 7

SECTION 3 – SCOPE OF WORK 8

Specifications And Pricing 8

SECTION 4 – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS 15

Terms And Conditions 15

SECTION 5 – ATTACHMENT 20

ATTACHMENT A- NOTICE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO

BIDDERS/VENDORS

ATTACHMENT B- AFFIDAVIT 21

ATTACHMENT C- NO ISRAEL BOYCOTT CERTIFICATION FORM

SECTION 1 – OVERVIEW

CONTRACT OR BLANKET ORDER AGREEMENTS

The purpose of this Invitation for Bid is to solicit quotations from qualified vendors to establish a contract or blanket order for the routine purchase of goods and/or services on an “as or when needed” basis.

The quantity and dollar estimates provided represent the purchasing history of the College and/or a reasonable estimate of future activity in the area specified. While the College strives to make these estimates as realistic as possible, they do not constitute a guarantee of volume.

The College reserves the right to inspect the bidder’s facility prior to award to assure that they meet the requirements and can provide the necessary support for the contract goods and services specified.

The College may cancel a contract at any time by giving the seller thirty (30) days written notice of failure to comply in part or total with the prices, terms and conditions offered in bid.

The College retains the right to take extensions to the contract agreement of up to twelve (12) months, provided said extension is mutually agreeable to both the seller and the College.

Requested Contract Start Date: 02/17/2026

Contract Liaison Person (to be completed by bidder):

(Name/Title) E-mail address

(Telephone)

INSTRUCTIONS TO ALL BIDDERS

St. Louis Community College, (“The College”) welcomes all interested parties to participate in its competitive bid process. Bidders will be expected to submit proposals that are in compliance with the requirements as outlined below:

1. All awards are subject to final approval by St. Louis Community College’s Board of Trustees, or their designated representative(s).

2. Proposals must be submitted at https://stlcc.bonfirehub.com. All late bids will be rejected.

3. The successful bidder(s) must comply with the State of Missouri’s Revised Statute RSMO 285.530 which states: No business entity or employer shall knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien to perform work within the state of Missouri. The affidavit included in Attachment A must be completed and notarized to meet this provision.

4. All proposals must be signed by a duly authorized representative of the person, partnership or corporation offering the bid. Failure to sign the College Invitation for Bid document will result in automatic disqualification of that bid. The College reserves the right to request written confirmation of persons authorized to sign all bids on behalf of a company.

5. Bidders may submit more than one bid proposal. No penalty or credit will be given for submitting multiple proposals.

6. The General Terms and Conditions (Section 6 of this RFP) should be reflected in the terms proposed by the Bidder and the College intends the General Terms and Conditions to be incorporated by reference into the final contract.

7. Bidders are responsible for reviewing their proposals prior to submission to be certain they can honor all prices and terms offered in the bid. Bidders may submit written amendments or withdraw their bid proposals up until the date and time of the scheduled bid opening. Once bids have been opened, all Bidders will be expected to honor all prices and terms offered in total. Unit prices will prevail in cases of extension errors. Bid defaults will result in either temporary or permanent removal from the College’s list of vendors in good standing.

8. Bidders are expected to respond with responsive information as to each component identified in Section 3 – Scope of Work of this RFP. Responsive information will be relied on by the College in making a bid award and Bidders agree that this information and representations become binding upon acceptance and will be incorporated by reference into a final contract.

https://stlcc.bonfirehub.com/

9. Requests for clarification on RFP specifications should be addressed to the

Purchasing Manager identified in the bid document. Any changes in specifications will be sent to all bidders in the form of a written addendum. All addenda become a part of the Request for Proposal. Bidders are to sign and include all addendums with each bid being submitted.

10. Bidders are to check bonfire at www.stlcc.bonfirehub.com to ensure all addendums are included with the submission of bid responses.

11. Bidders may obtain Bid results from Bonfire or by appointment with the assigned Purchasing Manager.

DELIVERY AND INVOICING INFORMATION

12. Invoices are preferred to be electronically submitted to: apayable@stlcc.edu

13. If you are unable to submit invoices electronically, please submit invoice by mail to:

Accounts Payable

St. Louis Community College 3221 McKelvey Road Bridgeton, MO 63044

Invoices must reference the purchase order number, show the unit and extended price on each item, and list the “ship to” address.

14. The College renders payment only after the delivery of services. All payments are issued electronically by Paymode-X net 30 from receipt of invoice.

15. St. Louis Community College is a tax-exempt public institution. The College’s tax-exempt Missouri I.D. is 11166584.

16. Any complaints or grievances concerning or arising out of this RFP shall be submitted in writing to the Procurement Department, St Louis Community College, 3221 McKelvey Rd., Bridgeton, MO, 63044, with a copy to Office of the General Counsel – Legal Services, Corporate Headquarters, 3221 McKelvey Rd., Bridgeton, MO, 63044

17. No Boycott Israel - As required by Mo. Rev. Stat § 34.600 , Bidder certifies it is not currently engaged in a boycott of Israel and will not engage in a boycott of Israel during the contract Term.

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INSTITUTIONAL BACKGROUND

St. Louis Community College (STLCC) is a premier provider of education and workforce training in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Since its founding in 1962, more than 1.3 million students have benefited from courses and services offered by the College.

STLCC is the largest community college system in Missouri and the second-largest institution of higher education in Missouri. The college serves an area of more than 700 square miles that includes St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and portions of Franklin and Jefferson counties.

Nearly 50,000 individuals annually enroll in traditional college programs as well as continuing education and performance-enhancing programs sponsored by employers.

STLCC’s four campuses – Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec, and Wildwood – are shaped by their urban and suburban communities, and many programs are planned for the needs and special interests of their surrounding areas. STLCC also has education centers in south St. Louis County and north St. Louis City. The STLCC Corporate College in Bridgeton and the Center for Workforce Innovation at Florissant Valley offer programs and services focused on workforce needs. STLCC also offers courses and training in area businesses, industries, and neighborhood and educational sites.

STLCC offers associate degree programs in areas including art, fine arts, science, applied science, and teaching, as well as certificates of proficiency and specialization. In the past seven years, the college has awarded students with more than 14,700 degrees and certificates in programs such as allied health, business administration, general transfer studies, information systems, life sciences, engineering, and technology-related areas.

Approximately 1,800 STLCC students annually transfer to Missouri four-year colleges and universities. Nearly 90 percent of all STLCC graduates remain in the region.

Through innovative partnerships and state-of-the-art programs, STLCC is a vital element of the local, regional, and state economy. The College has approximately 1,147 full-time and 1,928 part-time employees.

MISSION STATEMENT

Empowering students. Expanding minds. Changing lives.

RFP OVERVIEW

St. Louis Community College is looking for proposals in order to establish a contract for the regular acquisition of sporting goods and equipment.

SECTION 2 – ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

RFP AGENDA/SCHEDULE

RFP Issued by STLCC December 1, 2025 (3:00p CST)

Last Date for Vendor to Submit Questions December 4, 2025 – (12:00p CST)

Vendor RFP Submission Due Date December 18, 2025 - (12:00p CST)

RFP Evaluation by STLCC Due By December 23, 2025 (5:00p CST)

These dates are provided to help potential respondents understand the bid and implementation process; however, dates are subject to change.

Contract Duration Period

Contract Period: Three (3) years

Inquiries

(Submit all inquiries to the “Bonfire Website” Subject Heading Should be addressed “RFP#

B26RFP0004

Question”) Please do not contact any college administrator or Board member during the RFP timeline stated above. If there is a significant change to this schedule, an addendum will be issued via bonfire to announce the change.

Evaluation and Award

The proposals received will be reviewed by an evaluation team, using the following criteria.

Proposals that do not meet the minimum requirements specified may be rejected. After evaluating the proposals submitted, STLCC may request additional information. STLCC will evaluate the proposals and will select the respondent(s) which meets the best interests of the College. STLCC shall be the sole judge of its own best interests, the proposals, and the resulting negotiated agreement.

Proposals will be evaluated against several criteria:

Finalist will be asked to present a minimum of one live presentation to demonstrate and answer questions on their proposed solution.

Evaluation CRITERIA RATING

Delivery Services 25%

Discount Offered 25%

Pricing 25%

Manufacturer Brand / Type 25%

Total 100%

SECTION 3 SCOPE OF WORK

Specifications And Pricing

St. Louis Community College is soliciting bids to establish a contract for the routine purchase of Athletic Equipment and Supplies to be used by the Physical Education Departments and the Intercollegiate Athletic Programs. The contract is divided into four

(4) sections to better assist you in the preparation of your bid response.

I. Balls II. Apparel III. Footwear IV. Equipment and

Related Items

In each section, where possible, products have been identified by brand and/or model numbers. These brand names and model numbers are provided only to establish product specificity.

Bidders my offer alternate brands/models, but they must meet or exceed product specifications. When offering alternates please provide complete written specifications as published by the manufacturer. Failure to do so will result in the removal of your firm’s bid from consideration. The College reserves the right to make sole determination of whether a product offered is an acceptable alternate.

The College reserves the right to require that samples be provided, as part of the evaluation process. The cost of providing said samples is the responsibility of the bidder. All samples will be returned once all quality issues are addressed to the satisfaction of the College.

Only new products will be considered. No used, demonstration, remanufactured or refurbished items will be considered. Manufacturer’s warranty must be applicable at time of delivery. This bid will be awarded do a section-by-section basis or an allor-nothing basis, whichever is deemed by the College to be in its own best interest. The College reserves the right to award this contract to multiple vendors.

This is a supply contract, therefore installation services and capital equipment purchases are excluded from this contract.

All bidders must include with their bid responses their current catalog(s) and price book(s).

I. - BALLS

This section consists of balls for baseball, softball, basketball, soccer and tennis. Game designated balls must comply with the rules and specifications of the NJCAA.

Item Description Brand/Model Quantity Unit Price

1. Baseball, Practice Jugs Dz $__________ 2. Baseball, Practice Rawlings RCC Dz $__________

3. Baseball, Game Rawlings RO-NJCAA Dz $__________ 4. Baseball, Game Diamond D1 Pro Dz $__________ 5. Baseball, Practice Diamond Dz $__________

6. Softball, Game Dudley WT12YFP Yellow/Red stitch (.47core) Dz $__________ 7. Softball, Practice Dudley Incrediballs – 12” Dz

8. Basketball Spalding Legacy TF-1000 Ea $__________ 9. Soccer Ball Mitre Ea $__________

10. Soccer Ball, Game NJCAA Lexum ƒ Elite SX651' Ea

11. Soccer Ball, Pract. TM Excel Baden Ea

12. Volleyball Molten Super Touch Ea

13. Tennis Ball Penn Heavy-Duty Cs*

*Qty per case _____ Miscellaneous Balls:

List general discounts for the brands of balls offered.

Brand Discount Brand Discount

% Off

% Off

% Off

% Off

% Off

% Off

% Off

% Off

Please indicate the basis for which the discount is applied (i.e.; catalogue, manufacturer’s retail price list, daily price sheets, contractor price quote, and industry publication or other). Discounts must remain firm for the entire term of the contract.

Escalation:

Item pricing for Year 1 is to be firm. Please indicate the maximum percent escalation for the following periods:

A. Year 2: Firm Pricing; ( ) Yes ( ) No, If no, indicate Max Increase _____ % B. Year 3: Firm Pricing; ( ) Yes ( ) No, If no, indicate Max Increase _____ %

II. – APPAREL

This section consists of athletic uniforms, shorts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, caps, player team bags, socks, and any required lettering, logos or embroidery. Below list your company’s discount on the brands provided. Please indicate the basis for which the discounts are applied (i.e.; catalogue, manufacturer’s, suggested retail price list, daily price sheets, contractor price quotes, industry publication or other…). Reference publication dates and form numbers where applicable.

Item Brand Standard** Sizes Offered Base Price Discount

1. Adidas ______________________________

2. Asics ______________________________ $__________

3. Broderich-Harv-El ______________________________

4. Champion ______________________________

5. DeLong ______________________________ $__________

6. Gildan ______________________________

7. MaJestic ______________________________ $__________

8. Mizuno ______________________________ $__________ __________% 9. Nike ______________________________ $__________

10. Rawlings ______________________________ $__________

11. Reac ______________________________ $__________

12. Reebok ______________________________ $__________ __________% 13. Richardson ______________________________

14. Rummell ______________________________ $__________

15. Russell ______________________________

16. Speedline ______________________________ $__________ __________% 17. Speedo ______________________________ $__________ __________% 18. Starter ______________________________ $__________ __________% 19.

Umbro ______________________________ $__________

20. Underarmor ______________________________ $__________

21. Wilson ______________________________

(*Discounts offered are to remain firm throughout the duration of the term of the contract.) (**Standard sizes are void of up-charges.)

Embroidery/Lettering:

Please provide charges and rates for embroidery, lettering or applying logos onto athletic apparel. Also, include whether or not your firm offers this service.

Service Offered: ( ) Yes ( ) No

Embroidery $__________ Rate

Lettering $__________ Rate

Applying Logos

Rate

III. – FOOTWEAR

This section consist of athletic footwear for most sports, including but not limited to baseball, softball, basketball, track, soccer and wrestling. Below list your company’s discount on the brands provided. Please indicate the basis for which the discounts are applied (i.e.; catalogue, manufacturer’s, suggested retail price list, daily price sheets, contractor price quotes, industry publication or other…). Reference publication dates and form numbers where applicable.

IV. – ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY ITEMS

This section covers other related athletic equipment and supply items not previously mentioned. Specifically, this section is for game designed equipment that must comply with the rules and specifications of the NJCAA

Item Description Brand Model Brand Unit Price

Aluminum Bats

1. Baseball, 33/30 Louisville Slugger TPX-3

2. Easton __________

3. Softball, 33” Easton_________________ FP22GH10_

Batting Helmets

4. Baseball Rawlings __________

5. Softball w/faceguard Schutt __________

Gloves

6. Batting Louisville Slugger TPX

7. Soccer Goalie Adidas __________

Catcher’s Equipment

8. Mitt Rawlings __________ __________

9. Mask, Hockey Style Rawlings/All Star __________

10. Chest Protector Rawlings/All Star __________

11. Shin Guards Rawlings/ All Star __________ __________

Nylon Nets

12. Tennis ________________ __________

13. Basketball ________________ __________

14. Volleyball MacGregor __________ __________

15. Batting Cage Net $

Other

16. Batting Tees ________________ __________

17. Batting Bags Wilson #A9737 EA __________ __________

List general discounts for the brands of balls offered.

Brand Discount Brand Discount _______________________ @ __________ % Off _______________________ @ __________ % Off _______________________ @ __________ % Off _______________________ @ __________ % Off _______________________ @ __________ % Off _______________________ @ __________ % Off _______________________ @ __________ % Off _______________________ @ __________ % Off

Please indicate the basis for which the discounts are applied. This is a supply contract;

capital equipment purchases are excluded from this contract unless specifically listed.

(i.e.; catalogue, manufacturer’s retail price list, daily price sheets, contractor price quote, and industry publication or other). Discounts must remain firm for the entire term of the contract.

Escalation:

Item pricing for Year 1 is firm/fixed. Please indicate the maximum percent escalation below.

A. Year 2: Firm Pricing; ( ) Yes ( ) No, If no, indicate Max Increase _____ % B. Year 3: Firm Pricing; ( ) Yes ( ) No, If no, indicate Max Increase _____ %

V. – DELIVERY SERVICES

Indicate the mode of transportation used for standard delivery by your firm to the College (company owned vehicle, local delivery service, national freight company, etc…)

Minimum Order:

Indicate the minimum dollar amount to place an order $__________

Minimum Freight Prepaid:

Indicate the minimum order dollar amount to obtain prepaid freight $__________

Shipping/Delivery Charges:

Indicate shipping charges for delivery $__________

Delivery Lead-times:

Orders will be delivered within __________ working days from receipt of order.

In Store Pick-up Can College personnel pick-up orders? If so, what is the lead-time required? ( ) Yes ( ) No __________ Lead-time Hours

Business Profile:

Which best describes your firm’s position in the market?

( ) Manufacturer ( ) Wholesaler ( ) Distributor ( ) Retailer

Return Policy:

Indicate your return policy and restocking charges.

Order Placement Procedure:

Provide required information for placing orders with your firm.

Phone: __________ Contact Name: __________ Will Call: Hours open for Pick-up: __________ Order Pick-up Address: __________

Please provide details about your company’s demonstrated commitment to sustainability:

SECTION 4 – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Terms And Conditions

1. CONTRACT PERIOD

The contract shall not bind, nor purport to bind, the College for any contractual commitment in excess of the original contract period, which shall be determined and set forth in a final contract.

2. REVISIONS TO THE SCOPE OF WORK

In the event the Scope of Work is revised, additional compensation shall be considered and negotiated at that time. The College may request other professional services not included in the proposal and may negotiate the related fees for such services.

3. COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES

The Contractor shall fully coordinate its activities in the performance of the contract with those of the College. As the work of the Contractor progresses, advice and information on matters covered by the contract shall be made available by the Contractor throughout the effective period of the contract.

4. CONFIDENTIALITY

Inasmuch as under the contract, the Contractor may acquire confidential information, and the Contractor agrees to keep such information confidential. It is further understood and agreed that this obligation to keep such information confidential shall continue at all times beyond the completion of the contracted work. Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the College is a public entity and may be required to produce a copy of the contract in response to a request under Missouri’s open records law without prior notice (Mo. Rev. Stat. Chapter 610).

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS

The Contractor represents itself to be an independent contractor offering such services to the general public and shall not represent itself or its employees to be employed by the College.

The sole relationship with the Contractor is as established by this contract. The Contractor is responsible for filing all returns and paying all taxes, FICA, employee fringe benefits, worker's compensation, employee insurance, minimum wage requirements, overtime, etc., associated with the performance of the contractual requirements herein, and agrees to indemnify, save and hold the College, its officers, agents, and employees, harmless from and against, any and all losses, costs, attorney fees, and damage of any kind related to such matters. Upon request, the Contractor will provide evidence of compliance with these requirements.

6. FURNISHING MATERIALS

Unless otherwise specified herein, the Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all material, labor, facilities, equipment, and supplies necessary to perform the services required herein.

7. DEVELOPMENT OF MATERIAL

The Contractor shall agree and understand that all reports and material developed or acquired by the Contractor as a direct requirement specified in the contract shall become the property of the College. No reports or materials prepared, as required by the contract, shall be released to the public without the prior written consent of the College.

8. REPLACEMENT AND/OR SUBSTITUTION OF PERSONNEL

The College reserves the right to have the Contractor immediately remove or replace personnel whose performance the College determines to be unsatisfactory. There shall be no charge to the College for the Contractor’s replacement of such personnel while under contract with the College. The Contractor agrees and understands that the College’s agreement to the contract is predicated, in part and among other considerations, on the utilization of the specific individual(s) and/or personnel qualification(s) as identified and/or described in the Contractor’s proposal. Therefore, the Contractor agrees that no substitution of such specific individuals shall be made without the prior written notification to the College. The Contractor further agrees that any substitution made pursuant to this paragraph must be equal to or better than originally proposed and that the notification of a substitution shall not be construed as an acceptance by the College.

9. NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT

The Contractor agrees and understands that the contract shall not be construed as an exclusive arrangement and further agrees that the College may secure identical and/or similar services from other sources at any time in conjunction with or in replacement of the Contractor’s services.

10. CLARIFICATION OF CONTRACT

The College reserves the right to clarify any contractual relationship in writing with the concurrence of the Contractor, and such written clarification shall govern in case of conflict with the applicable requirements stated in the Request for Proposal or the Contractor’s proposal. In all other matters not affected by the written clarification, if any, the executed Services Contract/Agreement shall govern.

11. FORCE MAJEURE

Neither party shall be liable for delays or defaults in the performance of this Contract due to Acts of God or the public enemy, riots, strikes, fires, explosions, accidents, Governmental action, or any other causes of a similar character beyond its control and without its fault or negligence.

12. GOVERNING LAW

This contract shall be construed according to Missouri law, which is interpreted without regard to its conflicts of laws principles.

13. BANKRUPTCY OR INSOLVENCY

In the event of proceedings by or against either party, voluntary or involuntary, in bankruptcy or insolvency, or for the appointment of a receiver or trustee or an assignee for the benefit of creditors of the property of the Contractor, the College may cancel this Contract or affirm the Contract and hold the Contractor responsible in damages.

14. CONTRACTOR INSURANCE/INDEMNIFICATION

I. The Contractor shall pay for and maintain until all work is completed, such insurance as will protect it and the College from claims under Workers’ Compensation Acts, Workers’ Occupational Disease Acts, and from any other claims for damages to property or for bodily injury, including death, which may arise from operations under this agreement whether such operation be by himself or any sub-contractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them. Such insurance shall cover all contractual obligations, which the Contractor has assumed including the “Hold Harmless Agreement”. This provision shall state the Contractor agrees to indemnify and save harmless the College and its agents and employees from and against all claims for injury to person or damage to property arising from his work or work performed by any of his sub-contractors or their employees.

II. The following insurance shall be taken out and maintained at the Contractor’s expense:

A. Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Diseases shall have statutory limits.

B. Employers’ Liability shall be in an amount not less than $500,000.

C. Comprehensive General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 annual aggregate including bodily injury and property damage liability, independent contractors liability, contractual liability, product liability, and completed operations liability. Contractual Liability coverage including the “Hold Harmless Agreement” must be fully insured under this policy for the liability limits set forth above.

Contractor’s Protective Liability coverage must be included for the liability limits set forth above. The Contractor’s Comprehensive General Liability Insurance shall include and provide:

1. Coverage for bodily injury and/or property damage on an occurrence” basis with an approved definition.

2. A broad form of property damage endorsement.

3. Completed operations liability.

4. If applicable to work under this agreement, the Contractor shall provide proper endorsements to cover property damage liability normally excluded under insurance code numbers bearing the symbols “X”, and/or “C” and/or “U”.

5. St. Louis Community College (and the College's officers, agents, and employees) shall be named as additional insured as it pertains to work done/service provided/product delivered to the College.

6. provide 30-day notice of cancellation/non-renewal of coverage to the College;

Insurance must be primary as to any other valid and collectible insurance

D. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance: $1,000,000 per accident for bodily injury and property damage. This insurance must include non-owned, hired, or rented vehicles as well as owned vehicles.

E. Professional Liability (if Contractor has a professional designation or license and/or is providing professional services) $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 annual aggregate.

F. Cyber Risk/Data Loss (if Contractor or a third party using, storing or accessing private confidential or protected information: $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 annual aggregate.

III. The Contractor shall maintain at its expense all insurance required to protecting his employees and his operations fully while on the College’s property including Workers’ Compensation, Employees’ Liability, Comprehensive General Liability, and Comprehensive Vehicle Liability Insurance. Vendor shall provide copies of the Certificate of Insurance to the College naming the College as co-insured after the award of the agreement.

15. TAXES

The Contractor shall take into account that the College, a government subdivision, is exempt from most state and federal taxes. (Tax Exemption No. 11166584)

16. PAYMENTS

The Contractor shall submit invoice(s) upon completion of the work each month. The College shall make payment within (30) days of receipt of the invoice.

17. PAYMENTS WITHHELD

The College shall have the right to hold or delay payments if the Contractor fails to complete work for the month within the scheduled time limits and/or the Contractor’s work is unsatisfactory or incomplete for a particular period.

18. CANCELLATION

Either party may terminate this agreement if agreed to by giving the other party fourteen (14) day’s prior written notice.

19. COLLEGE LIABILITY

The College shall not be liable for any injury to any employee of the Contractor while said employee shall be performing work pursuant to the agreement, and the Contractor hereby indemnifies the College and agrees to hold it harmless from any and all claims made by any employee who may be injured on the College’s property by any cause to the extent attributable to the Contractor’s negligence and from all costs arising from such claim or claims including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.

The College is a political subdivision of the State of Missouri and Missouri law on sovereign immunity applies to the College. Nothing in the Services Contract/Agreement is intended to or will be interpreted to abrogate the College’s rights to sovereign immunity under applicable law.

20. SAFETY

It will be the responsibility of this Contractor to initiate, maintain, and supervise all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work. This includes compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and lawful orders of any public authority for the safety of persons or property.

21. COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS

The Contractor warrants it has complied with all applicable laws, rules, and ordinances of the United States, or any state, municipal governmental authority, or agency in providing the services covered by this Contract, including, but not limited to, the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 as amended.

22. NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

In connection with the furnishing of supplies or performance of work under this Contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with the Fair Labor Standard Act, Fair Employment Practices Act, Equal Opportunity Employment Act, Americans With Disabilities Act Amendment Act, and all other applicable Federal and State laws and further agrees to insert the foregoing provision in all subcontracts awarded hereunder.

23. ASSIGNMENT OF AGREEMENT

The agreement shall not be assignable by the Contractor in whole or in part without the written consent of the College.

24. NOTICE AND SERVICE THEREOF

Any notice to the Contractor from the College relative to any part of this Contract will be in writing and considered delivered and the service thereof completed when said notice is posted, by certified, or regular mail, to the Contractor at his last given address, or delivered in person to the Contractor or his authorized representative.

25. COMPLETE AGREEMENT

The Contract expresses the complete agreement of the parties. Any changes, additions or modifications hereto must be in writing and signed by both parties.

SECTION 5 – ATTACHMENT

ATTACHMENT A

NOTICE AND INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS/VENDORS

REGARDING SECTIONS 285.525 THROUGH 285.550 RSMO, EFFECTIVE

JANUARY 1, 2009

Effective January 1, 2009 and pursuant to the state of Missouri’s RSMO 285.530 (1), No business entity or employer shall knowingly employ, hire for employment, or continue to employ an unauthorized alien to perform work within the state of Missouri.

As a condition for the award of any contract or grant in excess of five thousand dollars by the state or by any political subdivision of the state (e. g., St. Louis Community College) to a business entity, the business entity shall, by sworn affidavit and provision of documentation, affirm its enrollment and participation in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection with the contracted services. Every such business entity shall sign an affidavit affirming that it does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien in connection with the contracted services. [RSMO 285.530 (2)] St. Louis Community College, in order to comply with sections 285.525 through

285.550 RSMO, requires the following bid and contract documents:

St. Louis Community College encourages companies that are not already enrolled and participating in a federal work authorization program to do so. E- Verify is an example of this type of program and the service is free. Information regarding E-Verify is available at www.uscis.gov scroll to the bottom of the page and select the E-verify link or by calling 888-464-4218.

You may also access the website to begin the registration process at https://e-verify.uscis.gov/enroll/StartPage.aspx?JS=YES.

If you have any questions, please contact St. Louis Community College, Purchasing Department at 314-539-5227.

Required Affidavit for Contracts Over $5,000.00 (US) – Effective 1-1-2009. Company shall comply with the provisions of Section 285.525 through 285.550 R.S.Mo. Contract award is contingent on Company providing an acceptable notarized affidavit stating:

1. that Company is enrolled in and participates in a federal work authorization program with respect to the employees working in connection with the contracted services: and

2. that Company does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien in connection with the contracted services.

http://www.uscis.gov/ http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

ATTACHMENT B

AFFIDAVIT

The undersigned, being duly sworn upon oath, deposes and states as follows:

1. I am authorized to execute this affidavit and to enter into contracts on behalf of the following business entity or employer authorized to conduct business in the State of Missouri (hereinafter referred to as “Contractor”): .

2. I am the for Contractor and I have personal knowledge of the facts stated herein.

3. On or about , Contractor entered into a contract with St.

Louis Community College (“Political Subdivision”), for the provision of a ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES , as more fully described in B26RFP0004 (hereinafter referred to as “Contract”).

4. Contractor affirms that it does not knowingly employ any person who is an unauthorized alien in connection with the Contract.

5. On or about , Contractor enrolled and began participating in E- Verify, a federal work authorization program managed by the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and the Social Security Administration (“SSA”), as referred to in the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, § 285.530.

6. Pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding between Contractor, DHS, and SSA

(hereinafter referred to as the “Memorandum of Understanding”), Contractor is obligated to verify each employee hired after (hereinafter referred to as the “Enrollment Date”), and Contractor hereby affirms its compliance with all obligations contained in the Memorandum of Understanding.

7. Contractor affirms that it is now and shall remain registered in E-Verify up to and including the term of the Contract and that, in addition to the Memorandum of Understanding, Contractor has provided Political Subdivision with supporting documentation regarding all employees hired after the Enrollment Date who are working in connection with the Contract.

8. Contractor affirms that if it is determined that an employee is not eligible to work on the contract, Contractor shall immediately remove the employee from the Contract, pending resolution of the matter with the appropriate state and federal authorities.

9. Contractor affirms its understanding of the requirements of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, §§ 285.525 to 285.550, including the right of the State to terminate the contract and permanently suspend or debar Contractor from doing business with the State under certain circumstances.

AFFIDAVIT

Dated this day of , 2025.

STATE OF

COUNTY OF ) SS.

On this day of in the year 2025, before me, , a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared , known to me to be the person who executed the within Affidavit, and acknowledged to me that executed the same for the purposes therein stated.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal in the County of and State aforesaid, the day and year first above written.

Signature of Person Executing Affidavit

Notary Public My Commission Expires:

ATTACHMENT C

NO ISRAEL BOYCOTT CERTIFICATION FORM

RFP TITLE: ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

RFP No: B26RFP0004

Effective July 13, 2020, a Missouri governmental entity many not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract (MO. Gov’t Code SCS/SB 739) SCS/SB 739 - This act creates the "Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act". Under this Act, public entities are prohibited from entering into certain contracts with a company unless the contract includes a written certification that the company is not currently engaged in, and agrees for the duration of the contract not to engage in, a boycott of goods or services from the State of Israel or any company, or person or entity, doing business with or in the State of Israel. Any contract failing to comply with the provisions of this act shall be void against public policy.

This Act does not apply to contracts with a total potential value of less than $100,000 or to contractors with fewer than 10 employees.

BY SIGNATURE BELOW, I, the undersigned agent for the firm named below, certify and affirm that this firm AND its principals comply with the above-referenced certifications:

Yes, we acknowledge and comply with the following:

NO ISRAEL BOYCOTT CERTIFICATION

Vendor Name:_____________________________________________________

Printed Name of Authorized Company Official:____________________________

Signature of Company Official:__________________________________________

Date:_______________________________________________________________