1-Quote 2026-07.Title Searches on Abatement Properties.pdf

Prepared: 10/24/25 Issued: 01/09/26

Fort Bend County, Texas Quote

Title Searches on Abatement Properties

Quote 2026-07

SUBMIT QUOTES TO: SUBMIT NO LATER THAN:

Fort Bend County Friday, January 23, 2026 Purchasing Department 10:00 AM (Central) Tracy Beck, Buyer II Electronically using the Bonfire Portal :

https://fortbendcountytx.bonfirehub.com/portal/

LABEL: QUOTE 2026-07

Note: All correspondence must include the term “Purchasing Department” in address to assist in proper delivery.

ALL QUOTES MUST BE RECEIVED IN AND TIME/DATE STAMPED BY THE PURCHASING OFFICE

OF FORT BEND COUNTY BEFORE THE SPECIFIED TIME/DATE STATED ABOVE.

Results will not be given by phone. Requests for information must be in Results will be provided to vendor in writing or writing and directed to:

by email and posted to www.fortbendcountytx.gov Tracy Beck Buyer II Tracy.Beck2@fortbendcountytx.gov

Vendor Responsibilities:

Download and complete any addendums. (Addendums will be posted on the Bonfire Portal.)

Submit response in accordance with requirements stated on the cover of this document.

https://fortbendcountytx.bonfirehub.com/portal/ http://www.fortbendcountytx.gov/ mailto:cheryl.krejci@fortbendcountytx.gov

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

Fort Bend County, Texas

Vendor Information

Legal Company Name (top line of W9) Business Name (if different from legal name)

Type of Business

Federal ID # or S.S. #

Age in Business?Corporation/LLC Sole Proprietor/Individual

Partnership Tax Exempt

SAM.gov Unique Entity ID #

SAM.gov

CAGE / NCAGE

Remittance Address

City/State/Zip

Physical Address

City/State/Zip

Phone Number

Contact Person E-mail

Check all that apply to the company listed above and provide certification number.

DBE-Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ___ SBE-Small Business Enterprise ___ HUB-Texas Historically Underutilized Business __ WBE-Women’s Business Enterprise __

Certification # ___________ Certification # ___________ Certification # ___________ Certification # ___________

Cert Date Exp Date

Company’s gross annual receipts

<$500,000 _____

$5,000,000-$16,999,999 ___

$500,000-$4,999,999 _____ $17,000,000-$22,399,999 _____ >$22,400,000 _____

NAICs codes (Please enter all that apply) Signature of Authorized Representative

Printed Name

Title

Date

Brooke Lindemann Purchasing Agent Office (281) 341-8640

THIS FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE SOLICITATION RESPONSE

Publicly Traded Business ___ Noo ___ Yes Ticker Symbol ________

Initials of Vendor:__________

1.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.1 Read this entire document carefully. Follow all instructions. You are responsible for fulfilling all requirements and specifications. Be sure you understand them.

1.2 General Requirements apply to all advertised quotes; however, these may be superseded, whole or in part, by the scope, special requirements, specifications, special specifications or other data contained herein.

1.3 Governing Law: Vendor is advised that these requirements be fully governed by the laws of the State of Texas and that Fort Bend County may request and rely on advice, decisions and opinions of the Attorney General of Texas and the County Attorney concerning any portion of these requirements.

1.4 Quote Document Completion: Fill out and return to the Fort Bend County

Purchasing Department as stated herein.

1.5 Quote Returns: Vendors must return all completed Quotes to the Fort Bend County

Purchasing Department as stated herein, no later than the date and time specified.

Late Quotes will not be accepted.

1.6 Governing Document: In the event of any conflict between the terms and provisions of these requirements and the specifications, the specifications shall govern. In the event of any conflict of interpretation of any part of this overall document, Fort Bend

1.7 Addenda: No interpretation of the meaning of the drawings, specifications or other quote documents will be made to any vendor orally. All requests for such interpretations must be made in writing addressed to Ms. Tracy Beck, Buyer II, e-mail: Tracy.Beck2@fortbendcountytx.gov. Any and all interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the contract documents which will be posted on the Bonfire Portal. Addenda will ONLY be issued by the Fort Bend County Purchasing Agent. It is the sole responsibility of each vendor to insure receipt of any and all addenda. All addenda issued will become part of the contract documents. Vendors must sign and include addendum in the returned quote package. Deadline for submission of questions and/or clarification is Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (CST). Please include Quote Label Number, provided on front page. Requests received after the deadline will not be responded to due to the time constraints of this quote process.

1.8 Hold Harmless Agreement: Contractor indemnifies and holds Fort Bend County harmless from all claims for personal injury, death and/or property damage arising from any cause whatsoever, resulting directly or indirectly from contractor's performance. Contractor procures and maintains, with respect to the subject matter of this quote, appropriate insurance coverage including, as a minimum, public liability and property damage with adequate limits to cover contractor's liability as may arise directly or indirectly from work performed under terms of this quote.

mailto:Tracy.Beck2@fortbendcountytx.gov

Certification of such coverage must be provided to the County upon request.

1.9 Waiver of Subrogation: Vendor and vendor's insurance carrier waive any and all rights whatsoever with regard to subrogation against Fort Bend County as an indirect party to any suit arising out of personal or property damages resulting from vendor's performance under this agreement.

1.10 Severability: If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause, phrase or word of these requirements or the specifications be held invalid, such holding does not affect the remaining portions of these requirements and the specifications and it is hereby declared that such remaining portions would have been included in these requirements and the specifications as though the invalid portion had been omitted.

1.11 Bonds: If this quote requires submission of quote guarantee and performance bond, there will be a separate page explaining those requirements. Quotes submitted without the required quote bond or cashier's checks are not acceptable. Bond/s or cashier’s check must be complete with all required signatures.

1.12 Taxes: Fort Bend County is exempt from all federal excise, state and local taxes unless otherwise stated in this document. Fort Bend County claims exemption from all sales and/or use taxes under Chapter 20, Title 122a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, as amended. Texas Limited Sales Tax Exemption Certificates will be furnished upon written request to the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department.

1.13 Fiscal Funding: A multi-year lease or lease/purchase arrangement (if requested by the specifications), or any contract continuing as a result of an extension option, must include fiscal funding out. If, for any reason, funds are not appropriated to continue the lease or contract, said lease or contract becomes null and void. After expiration of the lease, leased equipment will be removed by the vendor from the using department without penalty of any kind or form to Fort Bend County. All charges and physical activity related to delivery, installation, removal and redelivery are be the responsibility of the vendor.

1.14 Pricing: Prices for all goods and/or services are firm for the duration of this contract and are stated in the quote spreadsheet. Prices are all inclusive. No price changes, additions, or subsequent qualifications will be honored during the course of the contract. All prices must be written in ink or typewritten. Pricing on all transportation, freight, and other charges are to be prepaid by the contractor and included in the quote prices. If there are any additional charges of any kind, other than those mentioned above, specified or unspecified, vendor MUST indicate the items required and attendant costs or forfeit the right to payment for such items.

1.15 Silence of Specifications: The apparent silence of specifications as to any detail, or the apparent omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practice is to prevail and that only material and workmanship of the finest quality are to be used. All interpretations of specifications shall be made on the basis of this statement.

The items furnished under this contract shall be new, unused of the latest product in production to commercial trade and shall be of the highest quality as to materials used and workmanship. Manufacturer furnishing these items shall be experienced in design and construction of such items and shall be an established supplier of the item quote.

1.16 Supplemental Materials: Vendors are responsible for including all pertinent product data in the returned quote package. Literature, brochures, data sheets, specification information, completed forms requested as part of the quote package and any other facts which may affect the evaluation and subsequent contract award should be included. Materials such as legal documents and contractual agreements, which the vendor wishes to include as a condition of the quote, must also be in the returned quote package. Failure to include all necessary and proper supplemental materials may be cause to reject the entire quote.

1.17 Material Safety Data Sheets: Under the "Hazardous Communication Act", commonly known as the "Texas Right to Know Act", a vendor must provide to Fort Bend County and using departments, with each delivery, material safety data sheets, which are, applicable to hazardous substances defined in the Act. Vendors are obligated to maintain a current, updated file in the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department. Failure of the vendor to maintain such a file will be cause to reject any quote applying thereto.

1.18 Name Brands: Specifications may reference name brands and model numbers. It is not the intent of Fort Bend County to restrict these quotes in such cases, but to establish a desired quality level of merchandise or to meet a pre-established standard due to like existing items. Vendors may offer items of equal stature and the burden of proof of such stature rests with them. Fort Bend County shall act as sole judge in determining equality and acceptability of products offered.

1.19 Color Selection: Determination of colors of materials is a right reserved by the using department unless otherwise specified in the quote. Unspecified colors shall be quote as standard colors, not colors, which require up charges or special handling. Unspecified fabrics or vinyl should be construed as medium grade. If vendor fails to get color/material approvals prior to delivery of merchandise, the using department may refuse to accept the items and demand correct shipment without penalty, subject to other legal remedies.

1.20 Recycled Materials: Fort Bend County encourages the use of products made of recycled materials and shall give preference in purchasing to products made of recycled materials if the products meet applicable specifications as to quantity and quality. Fort Bend County will be the sole judge in determining product preference application.

1.21 Evaluation: Evaluation shall be used as a determinant as to which quote items or services are the most efficient and/or most economical for Fort Bend County. It shall be based on all factors which have a bearing on price and performance of the items in the user environment. All quotes are subject to tabulation by the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department. Compliance with all quote requirements, delivery and needs of the using department are considerations in evaluating quotes. Pricing is NOT the only criteria for making a recommendation. The Fort Bend County Purchasing Department reserves the right to contact any vendor, at any time, to clarify, verify or request information with regard to any quote.

1.22 Inspections: Fort Bend County reserves the right to inspect any item(s) or service location for compliance with specifications and requirements and needs of the using department. If a vendor cannot furnish a sample of a quote item, where applicable, for review, or fails to satisfactorily show an ability to perform, the County can reject the quote as inadequate.

1.23 Testing: Fort Bend County reserves the right to test equipment, supplies, material and goods quote for quality, compliance with specifications and ability to meet the needs of the user. Demonstration units must be available for review. Should the goods or services fail to meet requirements and/or be unavailable for evaluation, the quote is subject to rejection.

1.24 Disqualification of Vendor: Upon signing this quote document, a vendor offering to sell supplies, materials, services, or equipment to Fort Bend County certifies that the vendor has not violated the antitrust laws of this state codified in section 15.01, et seq., Business & Commerce Code, or the federal antitrust laws, and has not communicated directly or indirectly the quote made to any competitor or any other person engaged in such line of business. Any or all quotes may be rejected if Fort Bend County believes that collusion exists among the vendors. Quotes in which the prices are obviously unbalanced may be rejected. If multiple quotes are submitted by a vendor and after the quotes are opened, one of the quotes is withdrawn, the result will be that all of the quotes submitted by that vendor will be withdrawn; however, nothing herein prohibits a vendor from submitting multiple quotes for different products or services.

1.25 Awards: Fort Bend County reserves the right to award this Contract on the basis of lowest and best quote in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, to waive any formality or irregularity, to make awards to more than one vendor, to reject any or all quotes. In the event the lowest dollar vendor meeting specifications is not awarded a contract, the vendor may appear before the Commissioners Court and present evidence concerning its responsibility.

1.26 Term Contracts: If the contract is intended to cover a specific time period, said time will be given in the specifications under scope.

1.27 Maintenance: Maintenance required for equipment quote should be available in Fort Bend County by a manufacturer authorized maintenance facility. Costs for this service shall be shown on the quote sheet as requested or on a separate sheet, as required. If Fort Bend County opts to include maintenance, it shall be so stated in the purchase order and said cost will be included. Service will commence only upon expiration of applicable warranties and should be priced accordingly.

1.28 Contract Obligation: Fort Bend County Commissioners Court must award the

Contract and the County Judge or other person authorized by the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court must sign the Contract before it becomes binding on Fort Bend County or the vendors. Department heads are not authorized to sign agreements for Fort Bend County. Binding agreements shall remain in effect until all products and/or services covered by this purchase have been satisfactorily delivered and accepted.

1.29 Title Transfer: Title and Risk of Loss of goods shall not pass to Fort Bend County until Fort Bend County actually receives and takes possession of the goods at the point or points of delivery. Receiving times may vary with the using department.

Generally, deliveries may be made between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Vendors are advised to consult the using department for instructions. The place of delivery shall be shown under the "Special Requirement" section of this quote document and/or on the Purchase Order as a "Ship To:"

address.

1.30 Purchase Order and Delivery: The successful vendor shall not deliver products or provide services without a Fort Bend County Purchase Order, signed by an authorized agent of the Fort Bend County Purchasing Department. The fastest, most reasonable delivery time shall be indicated by the vendor in the proper place on the quote sheet. Any special information concerning delivery should also be included, on a separate sheet, if necessary. All items will be shipped F.O.B. inside delivery unless otherwise stated in the specifications. This shall be understood to include bringing merchandise to the appropriate room or place designated by the using department. Every tender or delivery of goods must fully comply with all provisions of these requirements and the specifications including time, delivery and quality. Nonconformance shall constitute a breach, which must be rectified prior to expiration of the time for performance. Failure to rectify within the performance period will be considered cause to reject future deliveries and cancellation of the contract by Fort Bend County without prejudice to other remedies provided by law.

Where delivery times are critical, Fort Bend County reserves the right to award accordingly.

1.31 Contract Extension: Extensions may be made only by written agreement between

Fort Bend County and the vendor. Any price escalations are limited to those stated by the vendor in the original quote.

1.32 Termination: Fort Bend County reserves the right to terminate the contract for default if Seller breaches any of the terms therein, including warranties of vendor or if the vendor becomes insolvent or commits acts of bankruptcy. Such right of termination is in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies, which Fort Bend

County may have in law or equity. Default may be construed as, but not limited to, failure to deliver the proper goods and/or services within the proper amount of time, and/or to properly perform any and all services required to Fort Bend County's satisfaction and/or to meet all other obligations and requirements. Contracts may be terminated without cause upon thirty (30) days written notice to either party unless otherwise specified.

1.33 Recycled Materials: Fort Bend County encourages the use of products made of recycled materials and shall give preference in purchasing to products made of recycled materials if the products meet applicable specifications as to quantity and quality. Fort Bend County will be the sole judge in determining product preference application.

1.34 Interlocal Participation: Additional governmental entities may purchase from this quote. Vendor agrees to accept purchase orders from those participating entities and to invoice each entity separately.

1.35 Modifications: This instrument contains the entire Contract between the parties relating to the rights herein granted and obligations herein assumed. Any oral or written representations or modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no force and effect excepting a subsequent written modification signed by both parties hereto.

2.0 TERMS & CONDITIONS:

2.1 Seller to Package Goods: Seller will package goods in accordance with good commercial practice. Each delivery container shall be clearly and permanently marked as follows (a) Seller's name and address; (b) Consignee's name, address and purchase order number and the quote number if applicable; (c) Container number and total number of containers (e.g. box 1 of 4 boxes); and (d) the number of the container bearing the packing slip. Seller shall bear cost of packaging unless otherwise provided. Goods shall be suitably packed to secure lowest transportation costs and to conform to requirements of common carriers and any applicable specifications. Fort Bend County's count or weight shall be final and conclusive on shipments not accompanied by packing list.

2.2 Shipment Under Reservation Prohibited: Seller is not authorized to ship goods under reservation and no tender of a bill of lading will operate as a tender of goods.

2.3 Title and Risk of Loss: The title and risk of loss of the goods shall not pass to the County until a County employee actually receives and takes possession of the goods at the point or points of delivery.

2.4 Delivery Terms: F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid, Inside Delivery, unless delivery terms are specified otherwise on Purchase Order.

2.5 No Replacement of Defective Tender: Every tender or delivery of goods must fully comply with all provisions of the Purchase Order as to time of delivery, quality and the like. If a tender is made which does not fully conform, this shall constitute a breach and Seller shall not have the right to substitute a conforming tender.

2.6 Place of Delivery: The place of delivery shall be that set forth in the block of the purchase order entitled "Ship To". Any change thereto shall be effective by modification as provided for in Clause number 2.20 "Modifications", hereof. The terms of this agreement are "no arrival, no sale", at the discretion of Fort Bend County.

2.7 Invoices and Payments:

2.7.1 Seller shall submit separate invoices, in duplicate. Invoices shall indicate the purchase order number and the quote number if applicable. Invoices shall be itemized and transportation charges, if any, shall be listed separately. A copy of the bill of lading, and the freight waybill when applicable should be attached to the invoice.

2.7.2 Fort Bend County's obligation is payable only and solely from funds available for the purpose of this purchase. Lack of funds shall render the order null and void to the extent funds are not available and any delivered but unpaid goods will be returned to Seller by the county.

2.7.3 Do not include Federal Excise, State, or City Sales Tax. Fort Bend County is a tax-exempt governmental entity.

2.8 Gratuities: Fort Bend County may, by written notice to the Seller, cancel any order without liability, if it is determined by the County that gratuities, in the form of entertainment, gifts, or otherwise were offered or given by the Seller, or any agent or representative of the Seller to any officer or employee of Fort Bend County with a view toward securing an order. In the event an order is canceled by the County pursuant to this provision, the County shall be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover or withhold the amount of the cost incurred by Seller in providing such gratuities.

2.9 Special Tools and Test Equipment: If the price stated on the face of an order includes the cost of any special tooling or special test equipment fabricated or required by Seller for the purpose of filing this order, such special tooling equipment and any process sheets related thereto shall become the property of the County and to the extent feasible shall be identified by the Seller as such.

2.10 Warranty/Price:

2.10.1 The price to be paid by the County shall be that contained in Seller's quote or quote which Seller warrants to be no higher than Seller's current prices on orders by others for products of the kind and specification covered by an order for similar quantities under similar or like conditions and methods of purchase. In the event Seller breaches this warranty the prices of the items shall be reduced to the Seller's current prices on orders by others. Fort Bend County may cancel this contract without liability.

2.10.2 The Seller warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure any County order based upon any agreement or understanding for commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee excepting bona fide employees of bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Seller for the purpose of securing business. A breach or violation of this warranty gives the County the right, in addition to any other right or rights, to cancel this contract without liability.

2.11 Warranty Product: Seller shall not limit or exclude any implied warranties and any attempt to do so shall render an order voidable at the option of the County. Seller warrants that the goods furnished will conform to the specifications, drawings, and description listed in the quote invitation and purchase order as applicable, and to the sample(s) furnished by Seller if any. In the event of a conflict between the specifications, drawings, and descriptions, the specifications shall govern.

2.12 Safety Warranty: Seller warrants that the product sold to Fort Bend County shall conform to the standards promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. In the event the product does not conform to OSHA standards, the County may return the product for correction or replacement at the Seller's expense. In the event Seller fails to make the appropriate correction within 10 days, correction made by the County will be at Seller's expense.

2.13 No Warranty by Fort Bend County Against Infringements: As part of a contract for sale Seller agrees to ascertain whether goods manufactured in accordance with the specifications will give rise to the rightful claim of any third person by way of infringement. Fort Bend County makes no warranty that the production of goods according to the specification will not give rise to such a claim and in no event shall Fort Bend County be liable to Seller for indemnification in the event the Seller is sued on the grounds of infringement or the like. If Seller is of the opinion that an infringement will result, he will notify Fort Bend County to this effect in writing within two days after the receiving Purchase Order. If the County does not receive notice and is subsequently held liable for the infringement, Seller will defend and save the County harmless. If Seller in good faith ascertains that production of the goods in accordance with the specifications will result in infringement, this contract shall be null and void except that the County will pay Seller the reasonable cost of his search as to infringements.

2.14 Right of Inspection: The County shall have the right to inspect the goods at delivery before accepting them.

2.15 Cancellation: Fort Bend County shall have the right to cancel for default all or any part of the undelivered portion of an order if Seller breaches any of the terms hereof including warranties of Seller, or if the Seller becomes insolvent or files for protection under the bankruptcy laws. Such rights of cancellation are in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies, which Fort Bend County may have in law or equity.

2.16 Termination: The performance of work under a Purchase Order may be terminated in whole or in part by the County in accordance with this provision. Termination of work there under shall be effected by the delivery to the Seller of a "Notice of Termination" specifying the extent to which performance of work under the order is terminated and the date upon which such termination becomes effective. Such right of termination is in addition to and not in lieu of rights of Fort Bend County set forth in Clause 15 herein.

2.17 Force Majeure: Force Majeure means a delay encountered by a party in the performance of its obligations under this Agreement, which is caused by an event beyond the reasonable control of that party. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, "Force Majeure" shall include but not be restricted to the following types of events: acts of God or public enemy; acts of governmental or regulatory authorities; fires, floods, epidemics or serious accidents; unusually severe weather conditions; strikes, lockouts, or other labor disputes; and defaults by subcontractors.

In the event of a Force Majeure, the affected party shall not be deemed to have violated its obligations under this Agreement, and the time for performance of any obligations of that party shall be extended by a period of time necessary to overcome the effects of the Force Majeure, provided that the foregoing shall not prevent this Agreement from terminating in accordance with the termination provisions. If any event constituting a Force Majeure occurs, the affected party shall notify the other parties in writing, within twenty-four (24) hours, and disclose the estimated length of delay, and cause of the delay.

2.18 Assignment-Delegation: No right or interest in an order shall be assigned or delegation of any obligation made by Seller without the written permission of Fort Bend County. Any attempted assignment or delegation by Seller shall be wholly void and totally ineffective for all purposes unless made in conformity with this paragraph.

2.19 Waiver: No claim or right arising out of a breach of any contract can be discharged in whole or in part by a waiver or renunciation of the claim or right unless the waived or renunciation is supported by consideration and is in writing signed by the aggrieved party.

2.20 Modification: A Purchase Order can be modified or rescinded only by a writing signed by both of the parties or their duly authorized agents.

2.21 Parol Evidence: This writing is intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement and is intended also as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of this agreement. No course of prior dealings between the parties and no usage of the trace shall be relevant to supplement or explain any terms rendered under this agreement and shall not be relevant to determine the meaning of this agreement even though the accepting or acquiescing party has knowledge of the performance and opportunity for objection. Whenever a term defined by the Uniform Commercial Code is used in this agreement, the definition contained in the Code is to control.

2.22 Applicable Law: This agreement shall be governed by the Uniform Commercial

Code. Whenever the term "Uniform Commercial Code" is used it shall be construed as meaning the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the State of Texas and in effective on the date of the purchase order.

2.23 Advertising: Seller shall not advertise or publish, without the County's prior consent the fact that Fort Bend County has entered into any contract, except to the extent necessary to comply with proper requests for information from an authorized representative of the federal, state, or local government.

2.24 Right to Assurance: Whenever the County in good faith has reason to question the other party's intent to perform. The County may demand that the other party give written assurance of his intent to perform. In the event that a demand is made and no assurance is given within five (5) days, the County may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation of the contract.

2.25 Venue: Both parties agree that venue for any litigation arising from this contract shall lie in Richmond, Fort Bend County, Texas.

2.26 Prohibition Against Personal Interest in Contracts: No officer or employee of the County shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in any contract with the County, or shall be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to the County of any land, materials, supplies, or service, except on behalf of the County as an officer or employee. Any willful violation of this section shall constitute malfeasance in office, and any officer or employee guilty thereof shall be subject to disciplinary action under applicable laws, statutes and codes of the State of Texas. Any violation of this section, with the knowledge, expressed or implied of the person or corporation contracting with the County shall render the contract involved voidable by the County Commissioners Court.

3.0 SCOPE:

It is the intent of Fort Bend County to contract with one (1) vendor to provide all materials, labor, supervision, and equipment necessary to provide title search services for properties throughout Fort Bend County as stated herein. This project may be federally funded through the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The respondent is responsible for complying with all applicable Federal and State rules and regulations.

4.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENT:

The Parties agree that this Contract contains all of the terms and conditions of the understanding of the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. All prior negotiations, discussions, correspondence and preliminary understandings between the parties and others relating hereto are superseded by this Contract. By entering into this Contract, the parties do not intend to create any obligations, express or implied, other than those specifically set out in this Contract.

5.0 INSURANCE:

5.1 All respondents shall submit, with response, a current certificate of insurance indicating coverage in the amounts stated below. In lieu of submitting a certificate of insurance, respondents may submit, with response, a notarized statement from an Insurance company, authorized to conduct business in the State of Texas, and acceptable to Fort Bend County, guaranteeing the issuance of an insurance policy, with the coverage stated below, to the firm named therein, if successful, upon award of this Contract.

5.2 At contract execution, contractor shall furnish County with properly executed certificates of insurance which shall evidence all insurance required and provide that such insurance shall not be canceled, except on 30 days prior written notice to County. Contractor shall provide certified copies of insurance endorsements and/or policies if requested by County. Contractor shall maintain such insurance coverage from the time Services commence until Services are completed and provide replacement certificates, policies and/or endorsements for any such insurance expiring prior to completion of Services. Contractor shall obtain such insurance written on an Occurrence form (or a Claims Made form for Professional Liability insurance) from such companies having Best’s rating of A/VII or better, licensed or approved to transact business in the State of Texas, and shall obtain such insurance of the following types and minimum limits:

5.2.1 Workers’ Compensation insurance. Substitutes to genuine Workers’

Compensation Insurance will not be allowed.

5.2.2 Employers’ Liability insurance with limits of not less than $1,000,000 per injury by accident, $1,000,000 per injury by disease, and $1,000,000 per bodily injury by disease.

5.2.3 Commercial general liability insurance with a limit of not less than

$1,000,000 each occurrence and $2,000,000 in the annual aggregate. Policy shall cover liability for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage and products/completed operations arising out of the business operations of the policyholder.

5.2.4 Business Automobile Liability coverage with a combined Bodily

Injury/Property Damage limit of not less than $1,000,000 each accident.

The policy shall cover liability arising from the operation of licensed vehicles by policyholder.

5.3 County and the members of Commissioners Court shall be named as additional insured to all required coverage except for Workers’ Compensation and Professional Liability (if required). All Liability policies including Workers’ Compensation written on behalf of contractor, excluding Professional Liability, shall contain a waiver of subrogation in favor of County and members of Commissioners Court.

5.4 If required coverage is written on a claims-made basis, contractor warrants that any retroactive date applicable to coverage under the policy precedes the effective date of the contract; and that continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended discovery period will be exercised for a period of two (2) years beginning from the time that work under the agreement is completed.

5.5 Contractor shall not commence any portion of the work under this Contract until it has obtained the insurance required herein and certificates of such insurance have been filed with and approved by Fort Bend County.

5.6 No cancellation of or changes to the certificates, or the policies, may be made without sixty (60) days prior, written notification to Fort Bend County.

5.7 Approval of the insurance by Fort Bend County shall not relieve or decrease the liability of the Contractor.

6.0 INDEMNIFICATION:

Respondent shall save harmless County from and against all claims, liability, and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from activities of respondent, its agents, servants or employees, performed under this agreement that result from the negligent act, error, or omission of respondent or any of respondent’s agents, servants or employees.

6.1 Respondent shall timely report all such matters to Fort Bend County and shall, upon the receipt of any such claim, demand, suit, action, proceeding, lien or judgment, not later than the fifteenth day of each month; provide Fort Bend County with a written report on each such matter, setting forth the status of each matter, the schedule or planned proceedings with respect to each matter and the cooperation or assistance, if any, of Fort Bend County required by Respondent in the defense of each matter.

6.2 Respondent's duty to defend, indemnify and hold Fort Bend County harmless shall be absolute. It shall not abate or end by reason of the expiration or termination of any contract unless otherwise agreed by Fort Bend County in writing. The provisions of this section shall survive the termination of the contract and shall remain in full force and effect with respect to all such matters no matter when they arise.

6.3 In the event of any dispute between the parties as to whether a claim, demand, suit, action, proceeding, lien or judgment appears to have been caused by or appears to have arisen out of or in connection with acts or omissions of Respondent, Respondent shall never-the-less fully defend such claim, demand, suit, action, proceeding, lien or judgment until and unless there is a determination by a court of competent jurisdiction that the acts and omissions of Respondent are not at issue in the matter.

6.4 Respondent's indemnification shall cover, and Respondent agrees to indemnify Fort

Bend County, in the event Fort Bend County is found to have been negligent for having selected Respondent to perform the work described in this request.

6.5 The provision by Respondent of insurance shall not limit the liability of Respondent under an agreement.

6.6 Respondent shall cause all trade contractors and any other contractor who may have a contract to perform construction or installation work in the area where work will be performed under this request, to agree to indemnify Fort Bend County and to hold it harmless from all claims for bodily injury and property damage that may arise from said Respondent's operations. Such provisions shall be in form satisfactory to Fort Bend County.

6.7 Loss Deduction Clause - Fort Bend County shall be exempt from, and in no way liable for, any sums of money which may represent a deductible in any insurance policy. The payment of deductibles shall be the sole responsibility of Respondent and/or trade contractor providing such insurance.

7.0 TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION FORM 1295:

Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 is not required.

8.0 MODIFICATIONS:

This instrument contains the entire Contract between the parties relating to the rights herein granted and obligations herein assumed. Any oral or written representations or modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no force and effect excepting a subsequent written modification signed by both parties hereto.

9.0 SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS:

The apparent silence of specifications as to any detail, or the apparent omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practice is to prevail and that only material and workmanship of the finest quality are to be used.

All interpretations of specifications shall be made on the basis of this statement. The items furnished under this contract shall be new, unused of the latest product in production to commercial trade and shall be of the highest quality as to materials used and workmanship. Manufacturer furnishing these items shall be experienced in design and construction of such items and shall be an established supplier of the item quote.

10.0 SEVERABILITY:

In the event one or more of the provisions contained in these requirements or the specifications shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision hereof and these requirements or the specifications shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

11.0 GOVERNING FORMS:

In the event of any conflict between the terms and provisions of these requirements and the specifications, the specifications shall govern. In the event of any conflict of interpretation of any part of this overall document, Fort Bend County's interpretation shall govern.

12.0 TAX EXEMPT:

Fort Bend County is exempt from state and local sales and use taxes under Section 151.309 of the Texas Tax Code. This Contract is deemed to be a separate contract for Texas tax purposes, and as such, Fort Bend County hereby issues its Texas Exemption for the purchase of any items qualifying for exemption under this Contract. Contractor is to issue its Texas Resale Certificate to vendors and subcontractors for such items qualifying for this exemption, and further, contractor should state these items at cost.

13.0 APPLICABLE LAW AND VENUE:

This Contract shall be construed under and in accord with the laws of the State of Texas, and all obligations of the parties created hereunder are performable in Fort Bend County, Texas, and that venue for any litigation arising out of or related to this Contract shall lie solely in the court of appropriate jurisdiction located in Fort Bend County, Texas.

14.0 STATE LAW REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTS:

The contents of this section are required by Texas Law and are included by County regardless of content.

14.1 Agreement to Not Boycott Israel Chapter 2271 Texas Government Code:

Contractor verifies that if Contractor employs ten (10) or more full-time employees and this Agreement has a value of $100,000 or more, Contractor does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of this Agreement.

14.2 Texas Government Code Section 2251.152 Acknowledgment: By signature on vendor form, Contractor represents pursuant to Section 2252.152 of the Texas Government Code, that Contractor is not listed on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas concerning the listing of companies that are identified under Section 806.051, Section 807.051 or Section 2253.153.

15.0 HUMAN TRAFFICKING:

By acceptance of this contract, Contractor acknowledges that Fort Bend County is opposed to human trafficking and that no County funds will be used in support of services or activities that violate human trafficking laws.

16.0 PERMITS:

It shall be the sole responsibility of the successful vendor to obtain all required permits in the name of Fort Bend County.

17.0 REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The Vendor shall provide title search services on an as-needed basis for properties identified by Fort Bend County Environmental Health. These services will support the County’s efforts to verify property ownership and facilitate actions to abate and/or remove structures, debris, or other items from affected properties. The Vendor shall conduct research and prepare a comprehensive report detailing the property’s legal ownership history. The objective of this service is to confirm that the current property owner holds a clear and marketable title.

17.1. Public records search: Examine public records, including the County Recorder’s Office, County Assessor’s Office, and relevant court records.

17.2 Chain of title examination: Investigate the complete history of ownership of the property, tracing the title through all previous owners and transactions.

17.3 Document review: Review all relevant documents pertaining to the property, including but not limited to: Deeds, (Warranty, Quitclaim, etc.) Mortgages and deeds of trust, Easements and rights-of-way, Liens, (e.g., tax liens, mechanic's liens, judgment liens) and Plat maps and surveys.

17.4 Legal proceedings search: Search for any legal judgments, bankruptcies, divorces, or other litigation affecting the property or its owners.

17.5 Ownership verification: Confirm the identity of the current owner(s) and confirm the status of property tax.

17.6 Deliverables: The vendor will provide the client with the following deliverables:

17.6.1 Title commitment/report: A preliminary report detailing all findings, including a list of the current owner(s) and any identified liens, encumbrances, or title defects.

17.6.2 Abstract of title: A summary of all recorded documents and transactions related to the property.

17.6.3 Final report: A comprehensive report certifying the legal status of the title.

17.7 Roles and responsibilities

17.7.1 Vendor: Conduct all research and examination of public and private records. Provide a title commitment/report in a timely manner. Clearly communicate any issues found and provide guidance on resolution.

17.7.2 Client: Provide accurate and complete property information, including the address and any known owner details. Cooperate with the vendor to address any issues or provide additional information as needed.

17.8 Timeline

17.8.1 Initial commitment: The vendor will deliver the preliminary title report within ten Five (5) business days of the engagement.

17.8.2 Final report: The final report will be delivered within Ten (10) business days of all title defects being resolved (if any).

18.0 PRICING:

Services will be requested individually as needed during the contract term. Price is to include all expenses. No additional fees will be paid. No minimum or maximum quantity is guaranteed.

Unit Price: $__________ per title search

19.0 TERM OF CONTRACT:

This contract is for the period through SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, renewable annually for three (3) years (through September 30, 2029) under the same terms and conditions if mutually agreeable by both parties. Either party for any reason may terminate this contract by giving thirty (30) days written notice of the intent to terminate.

20.0 VENDOR STATUS:

The awarded vendor is required to hold an active status on the Texas Comptroller Taxable Entity website https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/ and the Official U.S. Government System for Award Management website www.sam.gov.

21.0 AWARD:

This contract will be awarded to the lowest and best vendor meeting specifications.

22.0 REQUIRED FORMS:

All vendors are required to complete the attached, provide any additional as required herein and return with their submission:

22.1 Required Proof of Insurance

22.2 Vendor Form

22.3 W9 Form

22.4 Tax Form/Debt/Residence Certification

23.0 EXHIBIT:

Exhibit A: Federal Clauses https://mycpa.cpa.state.tx.us/coa/ http://www.sam.gov/

Form W-9 (Rev. March 2024) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification

Go to www.irs.gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information.

Give form to the requester. Do not send to the IRS.

Before you begin. For guidance related to the purpose of Form W-9, see Purpose of Form, below.

1 Name of entity/individual. An entry is required. (For a sole proprietor or disregarded entity, enter the owner’s name on line 1, and enter the business/disregarded entity’s name on line 2.)

2 Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above.

3a Check the appropriate box for federal tax classification of the entity/individual whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one of the following seven boxes.

Individual/sole proprietor C corporation S corporation Partnership Trust/estate

LLC. Enter the tax classification (C = C corporation, S = S corporation, P = Partnership) Note: Check the “LLC” box above and, in the entry space, enter the appropriate code (C, S, or P) for the tax classification of the LLC, unless it is a disregarded entity. A disregarded entity should instead check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner.

Other (see instructions)

3b If on line 3a you checked “Partnership” or “Trust/estate,” or checked “LLC” and entered “P” as its tax classification, and you are providing this form to a partnership, trust, or estate in which you have an ownership interest, check this box if you have any foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries. See instructions

4 Exemptions (codes apply only to certain entities, not individuals;

see instructions on page 3):

Exempt payee code (if any)

Exemption from Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting code (if any)

(Applies to accounts maintained outside the United States.)

5 Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.). See instructions. Requester’s name and address (optional)

6 City, state, and ZIP code

7 List account number(s) here (optional)

Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN, later.

Note: If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1. See also What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter.

Social security number or

Part II Certification Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:

1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and

2. I am not subject to backup withholding because (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue

Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no…