1-RFB 2025-061 Bid Package.pdf

REQUEST FOR BID

RFB No. 2025-061 Riverside Actuators

Issue Date: August 6, 2025

All Questions Due: August 20, 2025, 5:00 P.M. CT Bid Closing Date & Time: September 4, 2025, 2:00 P.M. CT Bid Opening Date & Time: September 4, 2025, 2:01 P.M. CT

For Information Contact:

Melanie Wade, Purchasing Agent, 254-750-8098, or melaniew@wacotx.gov

RFB Opening Location:

Purchasing Services Office, 1415 N. 4th Street, Waco, Texas via Zoom Video Conferencing Only

Zoom & Dial-In Information:

Please see Page 3

Purchasing Services Post Office Box 2570 Waco, Texas 76702-2570 Telephone 254 / 750-8060

Fax 254 / 750-8063 waco-texas.com

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City of Waco, Texas

To our valued City of Waco vendors, We are pleased to announce that the City of Waco has partnered with Euna Solutions brand, to create a new procurement portal, Euna Procurement. This portal will enable you to receive notifications of business opportunities and submit bids and proposals to the City of Waco online.

To register your company on the portal, please visit the City of Waco's Euna Procurement portal website at https://waco-texas.bonfirehub.com and follow the link to the Euna Procurement vendor registration page.

Registration is free and easy. Please make sure to select the NIGP codes that correspond to your type of business or organization. Our solicitations will be based on these codes and will be matched to vendors and contractors with the same codes.

We are excited about this new initiative to streamline our electronic bid process and we look forward to continuing our relationship with you. Thank you for your interest in doing business with the City of Waco.

If you have any questions, please contact Kasey Gamblin, Purchasing Manager, or any of the Purchasing Agents listed below.

Paul Campos - 254-750-8062, pcampos@wacotx.gov

Daryle Bullard - 254-750-6616, daryleb@wacotx.gov

Chris Hanchard - 254-750-6640, christopherh@wacotx.gov

Melanie Wade - 254-750-8098, melaniew@wacotx.gov

Sherry Martin - 254-750-8060, sherrym@wacotx.gov

Sincerely, Kasey Gamblin

254-750-8405 kaseyg@wacotx.gov

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ZOOM ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Register Interest Form I. Schedule for Solicitation II. Contact with City of Waco III. Definitions IV. Requested Services / Products V. Request For Bids – Submission and Award Procedures

Appendices A. Services/Products Bid Forms

(1) Pricing Form

B. Contract Requirements

(1) City of Waco General Terms and Conditions

(2) Additional Terms for Services

(3) Sales Tax Information

(4) House Bill 89 Israel Form

(5) House Bill 89 Firearm Form

(6) House Bill 89 Energy Form

(7) Foreign Terrorist Organization Form

(8) House Bill 1295 Information Sheet

(9) Protest Procedure

(10) Sample Contract Form

C. Forms to Complete and Return

(1) Submission of Bid/Proposal and Acknowledgment of Addenda

(2) Business Identification Form

(3) Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ form)

(4) Disclosure of Relationships with City Council/Officers (City Charter)

(5) Minority Women Owned Business & HUB Certification

(6) Litigation Disclosure

(7) Certification Regarding Debarment

(8) Non-collusion Affidavit

(9) Texas Public Information Act

(10) Drug Free Workplace

(11) W-9 Form

D. Specifications

• See Section for Specific Documentation

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RFB No. 2025-061 Riverside Actuators

Please Register for Notification

REGISTER INTEREST

You have received a copy of the above-described Request document. If you would like to register your interest in this project so that you will receive any future notices or addenda concerning the project, please fill in the information requested below and fax this page to 254-750-8063. You may also scan this page and email to: melaniew@wacotx.gov.

Company/Firm:

Name of Contact Person(s):

Email(s):

Telephone:

Fax:

Mailing Address:

It is your responsibility to complete and return this form to the City. Failure to do so will result in your not receiving notices and addenda related to this project from the City of Waco.

Notices and addenda are posted on the City’s website and can be accessed at: waco-texas.com/bids

City of Waco Purchasing Services Post Office Box 2570

Waco, Texas 76702-2570 Telephone 254 / 750-8060

Fax 254 / 750-8063 waco-texas.com

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I. SCHEDULE FOR SOLICITATION

The proposed schedule of events is tentative and may be modified throughout the selection process at the discretion of the City of Waco.

• Issuance of the RFB August 6, 2025

• Deadline for Questions 5:00 p.m. CT August 20, 2025

• Bid Closing, 2:00 p.m. CT Via Zoom Video & Dial In September 4, 2025

• Bid Opening, 2:01 p.m. CT Via Zoom Video & Dial In September 4, 2025

Tentatively, the final selection decision will be made, and submitters will be notified of award by, October 3, 2025. This schedule is subject to change by the City.

II. CONTACT WITH CITY OF WACO

The contact person for this solicitation process is: Melanie Wade, Purchasing Agent who can be reached at:

Email: melaniew@wacotx.gov Telephone: (254) 750-8098 Fax: (254) 750-8063

Questions concerning the solicitation can be submitted through the City of Waco’s Euna Procurement portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login (preferred) or by email to the contact person listed above.

Official Address (if needed) - City of Waco Purchasing Services Attn: Melanie Wade, Purchasing Agent 1415 North 4th Street Waco, Texas 76707

Contact someone other than the Purchasing Agent listed above, or his/her designated representative at the City of Waco concerning this solicitation may be grounds for removal from consideration.

Interpretation, modification, corrections, or changes to the solicitation documents will be made by addenda issued by the City of Waco. Addenda will also be made available through the City of Waco’s Euna Procurement portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login or the City of Waco Website at waco-texas.com/bids. Interested professional service providers are encouraged to return the Register Interest form on the previous page.

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III. DEFINITIONS

The following definitions apply to this document and the transaction between the City and the selected submitter unless otherwise designated in the context. Terms, which are singular, may include multiple, where applicable and when in the best interests of the City:

(1) “City” means and refers to the City of Waco, Texas.

(2) “Company” or “Firm” means and refers to any submitter, whether such submitter be a sole proprietor, corporation, company, partnership, company, or any other entity legally defined or recognized under the laws of the State of Texas.

(3) “Bid” or “Submission” refers to a response submitted to an RFB.

(4) “RFB” means and refers to a Request for Bid that will be awarded based on lowest responsible bid or best value to City of Waco.

(5) “Selected submission” means and refers to the submission sent to the City of Waco by the

Selected Firm.

(6) “Selected Firm” means the firm who is selected by the City and to whom the City Council/City

Manager awards a contract for the services or commodities requested in this solicitation.

(7) “Solicitation” means an RFB issued by the City Waco seeking products or services described in the document.

(8) “Submitter” or “Vendor” or “Bidder” or “Contractor” means a firm that submits a response to a solicitation.

(9) “Contract documents” includes the RFB and all the Appendices attached to the RFB.

(10) “Day” means a calendar day unless otherwise specifically defined.

(11) "TxDOT" means Texas Department of Transportation

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IV. REQUESTED SERVICES/PRODUCTS

A. Scope of Services / Specifications

(1) The City of Waco is issuing this solicitation for bids on actuators used by the City of Waco at the Riverside Water Treatment Plant (WTP). These actuators are intended to restore critical filter valve functionality. Due to the critical operational need, delivery lead time, even if not the lowest bidder, will be a key factor in award evaluation. The City reserves the right to award to the bidder with the shortest confirmed lead time, even if not the lowest bidder, when it is in the City’s best interest to expedite delivery.

(2) Detailed specifications are attached as Appendices.

(3) A digital version of this document can be obtained from the City of Waco’s Euna

Procurement portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login or the City of Waco Website at waco-texas.com/bids.

B. Terms Conditions & Requirements

In addition to the specifications for the Project, the attached Appendices include the City’s Contract Requirements.

C. Duration of Services

The successful bidder shall furnish and deliver all specified actuators within the shortest possible lead time as stated in their bid submittal. Delivery timelines must be clearly specified at the time of the bid and will be considered in the evaluation and award process due to the critical operational need. All deliveries shall be completed no later than fourteen (14) weeks from the date of the purchase order, unless otherwise approved by the City in writing.

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D. Reservations by City:

The City of Waco reserves the right to reject any and all submittals. The issuance of this solicitation does not obligate the City to contract for expressed or implied services. The City of Waco will not reimburse vendors for any costs incurred during the preparation or submittal of responses to this solicitation.

(1) Furthermore, the City expressly reserves the right to:

(a) Waive any defect, irregularity, or informality in any submittal or procedure.

(b) Extend the solicitation closing time and date.

(c) Reissue this solicitation in a different form or context.

(d) Procure any item by other allowable means.

(e) Waive minor deviations from specifications, conditions, terms, or provisions of the solicitation, if it is determined that waiver of the minor deviations improves or enhances the City’s business interests under the solicitation; and/or

(f) Extend any contract when most advantageous to the City, as set forth in this solicitation.

(g) Retain all bids submitted and to use any ideas in a bid regardless of whether or not that bid is selected

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V. REQUEST FOR BIDS – SUBMISSION AND AWARD PROCEDURES

A. Requirements

(1) Vendors should submit their bids through the City of Waco’s Euna Procurement portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login. Paper/Physical submissions will still be accepted and should include one (1) electronic copy (CD or Flash Drive) and (1) original and two (2) copies of their statements of qualifications on 8 ½ x 11 paper. These must be received by the date set out above in the Schedule of Solicitation for a submitting firm to be considered:

(2) Pricing Forms and Submission

(a) Pricing Forms.

1. Bids are to be submitted with a response on each item and the total extended. More than one (1) bid may be submitted on items that meet the specifications and the other RFB requirements.

2. Pricing is to be submitted on units of quantity Specified on the Pricing Form, with extended totals. In the event of a discrepancy in any extension total, the unit price shall govern and be binding for purposes of this RFB.

3. All prices included are to be submitted less Federal Excise and State of Texas Sales Taxes.

A tax exemption certificate will be executed upon request. The City’s federal tax identification number is 1-74-6002468-4.

B. Completeness of Submission

(1) Vendors are responsible for examining and being familiar with all specifications, drawings, standard provisions, instructions, and terms and conditions of the solicitation and their responses.

(2) The vendor must attach all required forms with each submission copy. Forms must be signed by a representative of the vendor authorized to bind the vendor contractually. The vendor must include a statement identifying any exceptions to this RFB or declare that there are no exceptions taken to the RFB.

C. Bid Response Date and Location Responses to this solicitation must be received by 2:00 p.m. (Central Time) on September 4, 2025. The City prefers that vendors use the new Euna Procurement portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login .

Paper submissions will still be received at the address listed below Via Delivery Services or Personal Delivery to:

Attn: Melanie Wade, Purchasing Agent 1415 North 4th Street Waco, Texas 76707

If using U.S. Mail, note that U.S. Mail is initially received at Waco City Hall and then delivered to the office of Purchasing Services by a City courier. That delivery may occur a day or more after being received at Waco City Hall. Allow additional time in advance of the proposal due date for U.S. Mail delivery. If the Purchasing Office has not received the proposal by the stated deadline, the proposal will be returned unopened.

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All submissions shall be sent to the attention of the Purchasing Agent in a sealed envelope that is clearly marked on the outside as follows:

“RFB 2025-061 Riverside Actuators” Bid Opening: 2:01 P.M. (Central Time) on September 4, 2025

Vendors accept all risk of late delivery bids regardless of instance or fault. A bid received after the submission deadline will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the submitter.

Vendors accept all risks of delivery.

The City will NOT accept a response submitted by facsimile transmission (fax) or by electronic mail (email).

All submissions and accompanying documentation will become the property of the City.

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D. Modification to or Withdrawal of Submission Submissions cannot be altered or amended after the submission deadline passes. Submissions may be modified prior to the deadline by providing a written notice to the Purchasing contact person at the address previously stated. To modify a submission prior to the submission deadline:

(1) Submit a written notice of the modification WITHOUT revealing the bid price. The modification should provide the addition, subtraction, or other modifications so that the final prices or terms will not be revealed to the City until the sealed bid is opened.

(2) The written modification may be submitted by electronic transmission (fax or email or personal delivery to Purchasing Agent identified earlier in this document. The written modification must be received by the City prior to the closing time.

(3) If the modification is submitted through an electronic transmission (fax or email), the City must receive an original of the modification document signed by the bidder and submitted to a delivery company (UPS, FedEx, etc.) prior to the bid closing time. If the original of the modification was not submitted to a delivery company prior to the closing time or is not received within three (3) days after the closing time of the bid, consideration will not be given to the modifications provided in the electronic transmission.

A submission may also be withdrawn by providing the notice in person by a representative of the vendor who can provide proof of his authority to act for the vendor. The representative will be required to execute a receipt reflecting the submission is being withdrawn. If a submission is withdrawn before the submission deadline stated herein, the vendor may submit a new sealed bid provided the new bid is received prior to the closing date and time deadline stated on the cover page and in the Schedule for the Solicitation. This provision does not change the common law right of a submitter to withdraw a submission due to a material mistake in the submission.

E. Submission Validity Period

A submission responding to this RFB signifies the vendor’s agreement that the submission and the content thereof, are valid for ninety (90) days following the submission deadline unless otherwise agreed to in writing by all parties. The submission may become part of the contract that is negotiated between the City and the successful vendor.

F. Vendor’s Cost to Develop Submission

Costs for developing and assembling submissions in response to this solicitation are entirely the responsibility and obligation of the vendor and shall not be reimbursed in any manner by the City.

G. References

The City reserves the right to request that a vendor provide references.

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H. Method of Award and Evaluation of Factors [x in box shows applicable]

(1) For this solicitation, the City will award the contract to the:

Lowest responsible bidder Bidder who provides goods or services at the best value for the City.

(2) Lowest Responsible Bidder:

(a) The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the base bid plus any selected alternatives provided the amount does not exceed the funds then estimated by the City as available to finance the contract.

(b) If the contract is bid with alternatives, the City reserves the right to select any combination of alternatives and will then compare all bids using the selected alternatives.

If the amount of the bids exceeds the funds available to finance the contract, the City may (i) reject all bids or (ii) may award the contract based on the base bid with such deductions as produces a net total which is available within the available funds.

(3) Best Value:

(a) In determining best value for the City, the City may consider:

1. The purchase price.

2. The reputation of the bidder and of the bidder’s goods or services.

3. The quality of the bidder’s goods or services.

4. The extent to which the goods or services meet the municipality’s needs.

5. The bidder’s past relationship with the municipality.

6. the impact on the ability of the municipality to comply with laws and rules relating to contracting with historically underutilized businesses and non-profit organizations employing persons with disabilities.

7. the total long-term cost to the municipality to acquire the bidder’s good or services;

and

8. any relevant criteria specifically listed in the request for bids or proposals

(b) Compliance with all bid requirements, delivery and needs of the City are considerations in evaluating bids. The City of Waco reserves the right to contact any offer or, at any time, to clarify, verify or request information with regard to any bid.

(4) During the evaluation process, the City reserves the right, where it may serve the City’s best interest, to request additional information or clarifications from bidders.

I. Contract Award and Execution

The final contract must be awarded and approved by the Waco City Council if the amount of the contract will exceed $50,000.00. If the contract is for less than that amount, depending on the amount, the contract may be executed by the City Manager, an Assistant City Manager, department head or director.

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APPENDIX A

Services/Products Bid Forms

1. Pricing Form

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ITEM No Description EST QTY SPARE QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL ITEM AMOUNT

BASE BID

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.00 Electric actuators for mounting to existing 10" lug-style industrial butterfly valves 5 5 Ea _____________ ___________________

2.00 Electric actuators for mounting to existing 10" AWWA-style butterfly valves 5 5 Ea _____________ ___________________

3.00 Electric actuators for mounting to existing 14" AWWA-style butterfly valves 5 5 Ea _____________ ___________________

4.00 Electric actuators for mounting to existing 24" AWWA-style butterfly valves 5 5 Ea _____________ ___________________

5.00 Mounting Kits, as necessary - complete set(s) 1 1 Ea _____________ ___________________

Total Base Bid

Total Base Bid

Need Confirmed Lead Time\Delivery Time _______________________

BID SHEET FOR

Riverside Actuators

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APPENDIX B

Contract Requirements

(1) City of Waco General Terms and Conditions

(2) Additional Terms for Services

(3) Sales Tax Information

(4) House Bill 89 Israel Form

(5) House Bill 89 Firearm Form

(6) House Bill 89 Energy Form

(7) Foreign Terrorist Organization Form

(8) House Bill 1295 Information Sheet

(9) Protest Procedure

(10) Sample Contract Form

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Additional Terms for Services

(a) Permits and Fees: All permitting fees from the city will be waived on construction projects. The contractor will still need to apply for all applicable permits. However, there will be no cost associated with the issuance of City permits.

(b) Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages: Completing this Project in a timely manner is very important to the City of Waco. The submitter must agree to commence work on or before a date specified in a written "Notice to Proceed” of the City and to fully complete the project within the time stated in the contract documents. As it is impracticable and extremely difficult to fix the actual damages, if any, that may proximately result from a failure by Submitter to perform the service, should submitter fail to complete the project within the calendar days specified in the contract, Submitter agrees to pay to City, or have withheld from monies due it, the amount stated in the contract documents as liquidated damages for each calendar day of delay or nonperformance . Any sums due and payable hereunder by the Submitter shall be payable, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages representing an estimate of delay damages likely to be sustained by the City, estimated at the time of executing this Contract. Execution of a contract for this Project shall constitute agreement by the City and Submitter that said amount is the minimum value of the costs and actual damage caused by the failure of the Submitter to complete the Project within the allotted time. A sum due as liquidated damages may be deducted from payments due the Contractor if such delay occurs. Adjustments to the contract times can only be made as provided in the contract documents and any conditions or specifications referenced therein.

(c) Conditions of Work: While the City is issuing a solicitation including specifications, each Submitter is still responsible for examining all of the issued documents, attending any pre-bid conference, making a site visit, and taking whatever steps are necessary to inform itself of the conditions relating to the project and the employment of labor thereon. Each Submitter must inform itself of the conditions relating to the project and the employment of labor thereon. Failure to do so will not relieve the Submitter awarded this contract of its obligation to furnish all material and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of the contract. Insofar as possible, the Selected Firm, in carrying out the Project, must employ such methods or means as will not cause any interruption of or interference with the work of any other contractor.

(d) Employment Conditions/Requirements: Submitters shall pay particular attention to the required employment conditions that must be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid. If federal or state funds are involved in paying for the work, there may be additional requirements that must be followed to comply with the terms of the federal or state funding.

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(e) Force Majeure: In the event performance by the Selected Firm of its obligations under this Agreement shall be interrupted or delayed by or as a consequence of a fire, flood, severe weather, or other act of God, war, insurrection, civil disturbance, or act of state, the Selected Firm shall be excused from such performance for the period of time such occurrence shall have lasted or such period as is reasonably necessary to rebuild or take other action necessary to resume performance. The period reasonably necessary to rebuild or take other action necessary to resume performance shall be as determined by the agreement of the parties, which agreement shall be negotiated and arrived at in good faith. The Selected Firm shall notify the Contact Person or Contract Administrator of any matter covered above, the occurrence of which interferes or threatens to interfere with the performance of any of its obligations under the bid.

Upon such notice, the Selected Firm and the City shall consult and cooperate as to measures which may be taken to overcome the interference or as to alternative measures which may be undertaken by the parties with a view to the continued performance of the bid agreement.

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

(g) Invoice Submittal Procedures: If invoices are submitted or otherwise used pursuant to the bid awarded under this solicitation, the Selected Firm shall present invoices to the City in the following form and content:

1. Each invoice must reference the City of Waco contract, agreement, or Purchase Order number.

2. Only one contract, agreement, or project shall be billed on a particular invoice.

3. Only one invoice per every thirty (30) days per contract, agreement, or project may be submitted; and

4. Each invoice must have a billing number, which reflects in sequence the number of invoices that have been submitted on the contract, agreement, or project.

The invoice requirements stated herein shall not be read to disallow or exclude other information that may be otherwise required or requested by the City. Such information required herein must be submitted only on an invoice and not in any other non-invoice form or document.

(h) Termination of Contract:

document:

Except as provided elsewhere m the contract

1. The City may terminate the contract for cause for Selected Firm’s failure to perform work, non-adherence to established federal, state and/or local laws, or a violation of any of the contract provisions. Upon written termination, the City may exclude the Selected Firms from the Project site and pursue any remedies available to the City.

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2. Upon ten (10) days written notice, City may terminate the contract for convenience, for any reason. In such a case, the Selected Finn shall be paid, without duplication, for completed and acceptable work and expenses, including reasonable overhead and profit, and for other reasonable expenses directly attributable to the termination.

In no case shall the Selected Firm be paid for anticipated profits or other consequential damages. Upon receipt of written notice, the Selected Firm shall have a duty to mitigate its termination costs and shall not incur additional costs unrelated to the costs directly related to either securing completed work or winding down the Project.

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TEXAS SALES TAX EXEMPTION INFORMATION

This information is being provided to assist contractors and is therefore general in nature. It is not a substitute for advice from the contractor's attorney or accountant.

Under the Texas Tax Code Section 151.309, the City of Waco is exempt the payment of sales tax. In addition, when the City contracts with a third party to make certain improvements to real property, purchases of materials/consumable items that are physically incorporated into that real property may also exempt from state and local sales tax. Items qualifying for this exemption must be used up entirely on a job for the City of Waco.

To claim this exemption, a contractor who has a Texas Taxpayer Number (the number on their Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit number) can complete the Texas Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate (front side of Form 01-339) and provide it to the vendor from whom the contractor is purchasing materials and supplies for use under a contract with the City of Waco. The form is available on the Texas Comptroller website at:

http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxforms/01-forms.html or http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxforms/01-339.pdf

A copy of a blank form has been attached for your convenience. In completing the exemption form (01- 339 front) when purchasing materials and supplies, a contractor will:

(1) List itself (the contractor) as the purchaser and complete required information;

(2) Fill in the name and required information about the seller;

(3)

(4)

Describe the item being purchased or attached order or invoice - the only items included must be items that will be entirely consumed or used in the project for the City of Waco - might include statement that purchase is related to contract with City of Waco, Texas, for Project {description, e.g., New Street sewer lien project};

Describe the type of business activity generally engaged in by purchaser or type of items normally sold by the purchaser

Since the City of Waco is a governmental entity, the contract or purchase order with the City provides the necessary documentation that the materials are acquired for an exempt contract [See 34 TAC §3.291(c)(l)]. However, if requested, the City of Waco will provide to the contractor awarded the contract an executed exemption certification showing that the city is exempt from sales tax (Form 01- 339 back).

The state statutes and rules related to sales tax can be accessed from the Texas Comptroller website: http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/sales/ In addition, the Texas Comptroller's office can be contacted at 1-800-252-555 for questions about Sales and Use Taxes.

State statutes regarding sales tax can be found in Texas Tax Code Chapter 151 at:

http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/TX/htm/TX. l 51.htm

Rules related to sales tax in the Texas Administrative Code can be found at:

http://info.sos.state.tx.us/pls/pub/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac view=5&ti=34&pt=l&ch=3&sch=O&rl=Y

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01-339 Front

(Rev.4-13/8)

Texas Sales and Use Tax Resale Certificate

Name of purchaser, firm or agency as shown on permit

Address (Street & number, P. 0. Box or Route number)

City, State, ZIP code

Texas Sales and Use Tax Permit Number (must contain 11 digits)

Out-of-state retailer's registration number or Federal Taxpayers Registry (RFC) number for retailers based in Mexico

I Phone (Area code and number)

(Retailers based in Mexico must also provide a copy of their Mexico registration form to the seller.)

I, the purchaser named above, claim the right to make a non-taxable purchase (for resale of the taxable items described below or on the attached order or invoice) from:

Seller: _________________________________________ _

Street address:

City, __________ State, ___________ ZIP code: ___________________ _

Description of items to be purchased on the attached order or invoice:

Description of the type of business activity generally engaged in or type of items normally sold by the purchaser:

The taxable items described above, or on the attached order or invoice, will be resold, rented or leased by me within the geographical limits of the United States of America, its territories and possessions or within the geographical limits of the United Mexican States, in their present form or attached to other taxable items to be sold.

I understand that if I make any use of the items other than retention, demonstration or display while holding them for sale, lease or rental, I must pay sales tax on the items at the time of use based upon either the purchase price or the fair market rental value for the period of time used.

I understand that it is a criminal offense to give a resale certificate to the seller for taxable items that I know, at the time of purchase, are purchased for use rather than for the purpose of resale, lease or rental, and depending on the amount of tax evaded, the offense may range from a Class C misdemeanor to a felony of the second degree.

Purchaser Title Date

This certificate should be furnished to the supplier.

Do nm send the completed certificate to the Comptroller of Public Accounts.

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Texas Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certification This certificate does not require a number to be valid.

Name of purchaser, firm or agency

Address (Street & number, P. 0. Box or Route number)

I Phone (Area code and number)

City, State, ZIP code

I, the purchaser named above, claim an exemption from payment of sales and use taxes (for the purchase of taxable items described below or on the attached order or invoice) from:

Seller:. ___________________________________________ _

Street address:. ____________________ City,_ __ State,__ ZIP ___ code:'-------

Description of items to be purchased or on the attached order or invoice:

Purchaser claims this exemption for the following reason:

I understand that I will be liable for payment of all state and local sales or use taxes which may become due for failure to comply with the provisions of the Tax Code and/or all applicable law.

I understand that it is a criminal offense to give an exemption certificate to the seller for taxable items that I know, at the time of purchase, will be used in a manner other than that expressed in this certificate, and depending on the amount of tax evaded, the offense may range from a Class C misdemeanor to a felony of the second degree.

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Purchaser Title

NOTE: This certificate cannot be issued for the purchase, lease, or rental of a motor vehicle.

THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT REQUIRE A NUMBER TO BE VALID.

Sales and Use Tax "Exemption Numbers" or "Tax Exempt" Numbers do not exist.

This certificate should be furnished to the supplier.

Date

Do Jlill send the completed certificate to the Comptroller of Public Accounts.

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VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 2271.002

State law requires verification from a Company for contracts (which includes contracts formed through purchase orders) involving goods or services: (1) between a government entity and a

Company with 10 or more full-time employees, and (2) has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the governmental entity.

By signing below, Company hereby verifies the following:

1. Company does not boycott Israel; and

2. Company will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.

PRINT COMPANY NAME:

SIGNED BY:

Print Name & Title:

Date Signed:

The following definitions apply to this state statute:

(1) "Boycott Israel" means refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes;

and

(2) "Company" means a for-profit organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company, or affiliate of those entities or business associations that exists to make a profit.

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ATTACHMENT A

VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 2271.002

By signing below, Contractor hereby verifies that Section 2271.002 does not apply to this contract due to the following (check all that apply):

☐ Contractor is a sole proprietor; or

☐ Contractor has less than 10 full-time employees; or

☐ Contract value is for less than $100,000.00.

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VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 2274.002

through purchase orders) involving goods or services: (1) between a government entity and a

Company with 10 or more full-time employees, and (2) has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the governmental entity.

By signing below, Company hereby verifies the following:

1. Company does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and

2. Company will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.

The following definitions apply to this state statute:

(1) " Ammunition" means a loaded cartridge case, primer, bullet, or propellant powder with or without a projectile;

(2) "Company" means a for-profit organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company, or affiliate of those entities or business associations that exists to make a profit ;

(3) "Discriminate against a firearm entity or firearm trade association":

(A) means, with respect to the entity or association, to:

(i) refuse to engage in the trade of any goods or services with the entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association;

(ii) refrain from continuing an existing business relationship with the entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association; or

(iii) terminate an existing business relationship with the entity or association based solely on its status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and

(B) does not include:

(i) the established policies of a merchant, retail seller, or platform that restrict or prohibit the listing or selling of ammunition, firearms, or firearm accessories; and

(ii) a company's refusal to engage in the trade of any goods or services, decision to refrain from continuing an existing business relationship, or decision to terminate an existing business relationship:

(aa) to comply with federal, state, or local law, policy, or regulations or a directive

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(bb) for any traditional business reason that is specific to the customer or potential customer and not based solely on an entity's or association's status as a firearm entity or firearm trade association;

(4) "Firearm" means a weapon that expels a projectile by the action of explosive or expanding gases;

(5) "Firearm accessory" means a device specifically designed or adapted to enable an individual to wear, carry, store, or mount a firearm on the individual or on a conveyance and an item used in conjunction with or mounted on a firearm that is not essential to the basic function of the firearm. The term includes a detachable firearm magazine;

(6) "Firearm entity" means:

(A) a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, supplier, or retailer; and

(B) a sport shooting range as defined by Section 250.001, Local Government Code;

(7) "Firearm trade association" means any person, corporation, unincorporated association, federation, business league, or business organization that:

(A) is not organized or operated for profit and for which none of its net earnings inures to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual;

(B) has two or more firearm entities as members; and

(C) is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(a), Internal Revenue

Code of 1986, as an organization described by Section 501(c) of that code.

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VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 2274.002

By signing below, Contractor hereby verifies that Section 2274.002 does not apply to this contract due to the following (check all that apply):

☐ Contractor is a sole proprietor; or

☐ Contractor has less than 10 full-time employees; or

☐ Contract value is for less than $100,000.00.

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VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 2276.001-002

through purchase orders) involving goods or services: (1) between a government entity and a

Company with 10 or more full-time employees, and (2) has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the governmental entity.

By signing below, Company hereby verifies the following:

1. Company does not boycott energy companies; and

2. Company will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract.

PRINT COMPANY NAME:

SIGNED BY:

Print Name & Title:

Date Signed:

The following definitions apply to this state statute:

(1) "Boycott energy company" means without an ordinary business purpose, refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations with a company because the company:

(A) engages in the exploration, production, utilization, transportation, sale, or manufacturing of fossil fuel-based energy and does not commit or pledge to meet environmental standards beyond applicable federal and state law; or (B) does business with a company described by Paragraph (A); and

(2) "Company" means a for-profit organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company, or affiliate of those entities or business associations that exists to make a profit.

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VERIFICATION REQUIRED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 2276.001-002

By signing below, Contractor hereby verifies that Section 2276.001-002 does not apply to this contract due to the following (check all that apply):

☐ Contractor is a sole proprietor; or

☐ Contractor has less than 10 full-time employees; or

☐ Contract value is for less than $100,000.00.

PRINT COMPANY NAME:

SIGNED BY:

Print Name & Title:

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CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 2252

By signing below, Contractor acknowledges that effective September 1, 2017, the City is required to comply with Section 2252.151, Subchapter F of the Texas Government Code, enacted by Senate Bill 252 (85th Texas Legislature). The Code requires the Texas Comptroller to prepare and maintain a list of companies known to have contracts with or provide supplies or services to a foreign terrorist organization. Further, the law prevents a governmental entity from entering into a contract with a company that is identified on the list prepared and maintained by the Texas Comptroller. By executing this Agreement, Contractor certifies that it is not a company identified on the Texas Comptroller’s list as a company engaged in business with Iran, Sudan, or foreign terrorist organization, and notwithstanding anything contained herein, the representations and covenants contained in Texas Government Code Section 2252.152 shall survive termination of this agreement until the statute of limitations has run.

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INFORMATION ABOUT FORM 1295 DISCLOSURE

Beginning January 1, 2016, a business entity entering into a contract which is approved by the Waco City Council for services, goods or other property to be used by the City of Waco was required to complete a Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295 on the Texas Ethics Commission website. A Form 1295 may also be required if a contract with the City is changed, amended, extended, or renewed.

House Bill 1295 found in Texas Government Code Chapter 2252 requires a “business entity” that:

(1) enters into a contract which must be approved by the Waco City Council

(2) for services, goods or other property

(3) to be used by the City of Waco to complete a Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295 on the Texas Ethics Commission website.

"Business entity" means any entity recognized by law through which business is conducted, including a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. It includes for-profit and non-profit entities. A contract with an individual is not a contract with a business entity. A Form 1295 is not required for contracts with a publicly traded business entity, including a wholly owned subsidiary of the business entity.

The Texas Ethics Commission has adopted rules to implement the law and adopted the Certificate of Interested Parties form (Form 1295). The Commission states that it does not have any additional authority to enforce or interpret House Bill 1295 (approved in 2015).

Form 1295 requires disclosure of interested parties (a) who have a controlling interest in a business entity with whom the government entity contracts or (b) who actively participate in facilitating a contract or negotiating the terms of a contract (such as a broker, advisor, or attorney for business entity) if the person receives compensation from the business entity (but is not an employee of the entity) and communicates directly with the governmental entity regarding the contract. A person has a controlling interest if the person: (1) has an ownership interest or participating interest in a business entity by virtue of units, percentage, shares, stock, or otherwise that exceeds 10 percent;

(2) has membership on the board of directors or other governing body of a business entity of which the board or other governing body is composed of not more than 10 members; or (3) serves as an officer of a business entity that has four or fewer officers, or serves as one of the four officers most highly compensated by a business entity that has more than four officers.

Filing Process:

The Texas Ethics Commission has made the filing Form 1295 available on its website as an electronic form at: https://prd.tecprd.ethicsefile.com/File/ A business entity entering into a contract for services, goods or other property with the City of Waco must use that website application to enter the required information on Form 1295 and then print or download a copy of the form. The printed Form 1295 will have unique certification number assigned by the Commission in the upper right part of the Form. An authorized agent of the business entity must sign a printed copy of the Form. The executed Form 1295 must be filed with the City of Waco.

The form can be scanned and emailed to the City, faxed to the City, mailed to the City, or delivered to the City. The City is then required to notify the Commission using the Commission’s website that the Form 1295 has been received by the City. The information from the completed Form 1295 will then be posted on the Commission’s website.

2018/01/18 Form 1295 Information

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PROCEDURE TO PROTEST AWARD RECOMMENDATION

A. If a firm or person believes it is injured as a result of an RFB, a written protest may be filed.

B. The written protest may be delivered to the City’s Purchasing Services Department

(“Purchasing”) in person to the department offices located at 1415 N. 4th St., Waco, Texas, 76707, or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following address:

Purchasing Services c/o City of Waco Post Office Box 2570

Waco, Texas 76702-2570 C. The written protest must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m. on the fifth (5th) business day from the date of receipt of notification of the recommendation for the contract award.

D. The written protest must include the following information before it may be considered:

1. Name, mailing address, and business phone number of the protesting party;

2. Identification of the RFB being protested;

3. A precise and concise statement of the reason(s) for the protest which should provide enough factual information to enable a determination of the basis of the protest; and

4. Any documentation or other evidence supporting the protest.

E. In conjunction with the department that requested the RFB, Purchasing will attempt to resolve the protest, which may at Purchasing’s discretion include meeting with the protesting party. If the protest is successfully resolved by mutual agreement, written verification of the resolution of each ground addressed in the protest will be provided to the city manager or designee assistant city manager.

F. If the Purchasing is unable to resolve the protest, the protesting party may request the protest be reviewed and resolved by the city manager or designee assistant city manager.

G. A request for the city manager’s review must be in writing and received by the Purchasing within three (3) business days from the date the Purchasing informs the protesting party the protest cannot be resolved. The request for review must be delivered in person to the Purchasing at the address stated above or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the mailing address stated above.

H. If a protesting party fails or refuses to request a review by the city manager within the three

(3) days, the protest is deemed finalized and no further review by the city is required.

I. Applicable documentation and other information applying to the protest may be submitted by the protesting party to the Purchasing before review by the city manager. If the protesting party requests a review by the city manager, such documentation will be forwarded to the city manager or designee assistant city manager for consideration. The city manager or designee assistant city manager may likewise notify the protesting party or any city department to provide additional information. The decision reached by the city manager or designee assistant city manager will be final, but the protesting party may still appear before the City Council during the Hearing of the Visitors session of a City Council meeting.

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CONTRACT

THIS CONTRACT (“the Contract”), made this _____ day of ________, 2024, by and between

CITY OF WACO, herein called "Owner" acting herein through its City Manager or Assistant City

Man…