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PROJECT MANUAL

FOR

FBISD - BP036

SITEWORK PACKAGE 1

FORT BEND INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

December 12, 2025

ISSUED FOR

BIDDING

FORT BEND ISD SITEWORK PACKAGE 1 TITLE PAGE

BP036 SECTION 00 00 01

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR

FORT BEND ISD 2018 BOND – BP036 SITEWORK PACKAGE 1

2323 Texas Parkway Missouri City, Texas 77489

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Plans and Specifications

ISSUE DATE: December 12, 2025 – ISSUED FOR BIDDING

Fort Bend Independent School District Design and Construction Department 2323 Texas Parkway Missouri City, Texas 77494

Owner

Phone: 281-634-5590 Fax: 281-634-5595

MWA Architects, Inc.

11767 Katy Freeway, Ste. 430 Houston, TX 77079

Architect Phone: 713-882-8188

Stanley Spurling & Hamilton 3301 Edloe Street, Ste. 200 Houston, TX 77027

Civil Engineer Phone 713-776-9433

Environments & Co.

3930 Pierce Place Ln Katy, TX 77492

Landscape Architect

Phone: 832-309-1513

FORT BEND ISD SITEWORK PACKAGE 1 DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

BP036 Section 00 01 05 Table of Contents

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Page 1 of 3 Section 00 01 05 – Table of Contents Rev. 12/04/2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 0 – BIDDING, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

00 00 00 Project Manual Cover

00 00 01 Project Title Page

00 00 10 Table of Contents

00 10 00 Project Information Sheet

00 11 00 Advertisements and Invitations

00 20 00 Instructions to Bidders

00 20 01 Instructions for CSP Package B – Base Bid Adjustment

00 20 18 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire Forms

00 20 20 CSP Required Forms

00 31 13 Preliminary Schedule

00 40 00 Package “A” Base Bid Proposal Form

00 40 01 Package “B” Alternate Bid Proposal Form

00 40 10 FBISD Minimum Insurance Requirements

00 40 12 Bonding Capacity Letter

00 40 18 General Provisions for Purchasing Solicitation and Contracts

00 40 20 Deviations Request Form

00 70 00 AIA Agreement Document A101-2017

00 70 01 AIA Agreement Document A201-2017

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 Summary of Work

01 14 13 Contractor Identification Certification of Compliance

01 21 00 Allowances

01 22 00 Unit Prices

01 23 00 Alternates

01 25 00 Substitution Procedures

01 26 00 Contract Modification Procedures

01 29 00 Payment Procedures

01 29 73 Schedule of Values

01 31 00 Project Management and Coordination

01 31 13 Project Coordination

01 31 20 Small Business Enterprise Procedure

01 31 20.01 Subcontractor-Subconsultant Utilization Report

01 31 20.02 Subcontractor-Subconsultant-Suppliers Payment Certification Form

01 32 00 Construction Progress Documentation

01 32 16 Construction Progress Schedule

BP036 Section 00 01 05 Table of Contents

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Page 2 of 3

01 32 33 Photographic Documentation

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

01 35 23 Project Safety and Loss Prevention

01 40 00 Quality Requirements

01 42 00 References

01 45 23 02 Testing and Inspection Services

01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls

01 52 14 Temporary Facilities for Students

01 57 10 TPDES Requirements

01 60 00 Product Requirements

01 73 00 Execution

01 77 00 Closeout Procedures

01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

01 78 39 Project Record Documents

01 79 00 Demonstration and Training

DIVISION 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 26 23 Asbestos Assessment

02 41 19 Selective Structure Demolition

DIVISIONS 3 – CONCRETE

03 20 00 Concrete Reinforcement

03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete

DIVISIONS 4 – MASONRY (SECTION NOT USED)

DIVISIONS 5 – METALS (SECTION NOT USED)

DIVISIONS 6 – WOOD AND PLASTIC (SECTION NOT USED)

DIVISIONS 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION (SECTION NOT USED)

DIVISIONS 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS

08 45 23 Insulated Translucent Skylight System

DIVISION 9 – FINISHES (SECTION NOT USED)

DIVISION 10 – SPECIALTIES

10 53 13 Aluminum Canopies

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DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Page 3 of 3

DIVISIONS 11 – EQUIPMENT (SECTION NOT USED)

DIVISIONS 12 THROUGH 20 – (SECTIONS NOT USED)

DIVISIONS 21 – FIRE SUPRESSION (SECTION NOT USED)

DIVISIONS 22 – PLUMBUNG (SECTION NOT USED)

DIVISIONS 23 - HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING (SECTION NOT USED)

DIVISIONS 25 (SECTION NOT USED)

DIVISIONS 26 – ELECTRICAL (SECTION NOT USED)

DIVISIONS 27 – COMMUNICATIONS (SECTION NOT USED)

DIVISIONS 28 – ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY (SECTION NOT USED)

DIVISIONS 29 THROUGH 31

31 10 00 Site Clearing

31 20 00 Earth Moving

DIVISION 32

32 01 90 Operations and Maintenance of Planting

32 13 13 Concrete Paving

32 13 73 Concrete Paving Joint Sealants

32 31 23 Chain Link Fences and Gates

32 31 16 Cantilever Slide Gate

32 31 19 Ornamental Metal Fences & Gates

32 84 23 Irrigation

32 90 00 Planting

32 91 19 Landscape Grading

32 92 00 Sod

32 92 13 Hydro-Mulching

DIVISIONS 33

33 27 32 Site Sanitary System

33 41 00 Storm Utility Drainage Piping

DIVISIONS 34 THROUGH 48 (SECTIONS NOT USED)

End of Section

FORT BEND ISD SITEWORK PACKAGE 1 PROJECT INFORMATION

BP036 SECTION 00 10 00

REVISED 5/28/25

DOCUMENT 00 10 00

PROJECT INFORMATION

PROJECT INFORMATION SHEET

Project Name: (a) Dr. Lynn Armstong Elementary School

Project Address: 3340 Independence Blvd., Missouri City, TX 77459

Project Name: (b) Austin Parkway Elementary School

Project Address: 4400 Austin Parkway Sugar Land, TX 77479

Project Name: (c) Baines Middle School

Project Address: 9000 Sienna Ranch Road Missouri City, TX 77459

Project Name: (d) NOT USED

Project Address:

Project Name: (e) Walter Moses Burton Elementary School

Project Address: 1625 Hunter Green Ln.

Fresno, TX 77545

Project Name: (f)Commonwealth Elementary School

Project Address: 4909 Commonwealth Blvd.

Project Name: (g) Elkins High School

Project Address: 7007 Knights Court

Project Name: (h) Fort Settlement Middle School

Project Address: 5440 Elkins Road, Sugar Land, TX 77479

Project Name: (i) Edgar Glover Elementary School

Project Address: 1510 Columbia Blue Dr.

Missouri City, TX 77489

Project Name: (j) Lula Bell Goodman Elementary School

Project Address: 1100 W Sycamore St.

Fresno, TX 77545

Project Name: (k) Highland Elementary School

Project Address: 2022 Colonist Park Dr.

Sugar Land, TX 77478

Project Name: (m) E.A. Jones Elementary School

Project Address: 302 Martin Ln.

Project Name: (n) Lake Olympia Middle School

Project Address: 3100 Lake Olympia Pkwy

Project Name: (o) Lantern Lane Elementary School

Project Address: 3323 Mission Valley Dr.

Project Name: (p) Lexington Creek Elementary School

Project Address: 2335 Dulles Ave.

Project Name: (q) McAuliffe Middle School

Project Address: 16650 S Post Oak Rd.

Houston, TX 77053

Project Name: (r) Missouri City Middle School

Project Address: 202 Martin Ln.

Project Name: (s) Quail Valley Elementary School

Project Address: 3500 Village Dr.

Missouri City TX 77459

Project Name: (l) Hunters Glen Elementary School

Project Address: 695 Independent Blvd.

Project Name: (t) Quail Valley Middle School

Project Address: 3019 FM 1092 Rd..

Project Name: (u) Ridge Point High School

Project Address: 500 Waters Lake Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77478

Project Name: (w) Jan Schiff Elementary School

Project Address: 7400 Discovery Lane

Project Name: (x) Settlers Way Elementary School

Project Address: 3015 Settlers Way

Project Name: (y) Sienna Crossing Elementary School

Project Address: 1100 Steep Bank Trace

Project Name:

Project Name: (v) Ridgegate Elementary School

Project Address: 6015 West Ridgecreek Dr.

Fort Bend Independent School District

Competitive Sealed Proposal for

BP036 Sitework Package 1

CSP 26-041AL

Package A Base Bid and all documents except Alternates & SBE documents.

DUE NO LATER THAN 2:00 PM Central Time CST February 12, 2026

Package B Alternates and Package C SBE

DUE NO LATER THAN

3:00 PM Central Time CST February 12, 2026

Bids will be opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM. Package A is still due at 2:00 PM CST and will be held by the district until the public opening at 3:00 PM CST.

LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

SUBMIT PROPOSAL PACKET THROUGH:

FBISD Bid Portal: https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/portal/

Docusign Envelope ID: 0179DC32-3685-45C3-AF1C-AF5C59C2FED2

12/4/2025

12/4/2025

12/4/2025

12/6/2025 https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/portal/

BP036 Sitework Package 1

CSP 26-041AL

BACKGROUND:

Fort Bend ISD (FBISD) is a K-12 public school district in Fort Bend County serving a student enrollment of over 75,000. The district currently consists of 83 campuses and multiple administrative sites. The intention of this Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) is to solicit proposals for sitework renovations, and repairs at multiple campuses (BP036). The estimated construction cost of work for this project is Eight Million, Two Hundred Thousand Dollars. ($8,200,000.00).

PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:

A pre-proposal conference will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST meeting will be held virtually using Microsoft Teams. Attendance is highly recommended in order to have an understanding of the requirements of this CSP. For this pre-proposal meeting, persons with disabilities requiring special accommodations should contact Antoinette Lewis at Antoinette.lewis1@fortbendisd.gov at least two (2) days before the conference. Any questions/clarifications that result from the visit should be submitted through the Ask a Question section in Bonfire. Meeting Link: Join the meeting now

WALK SCHEDULE:

A pre-proposal walk is scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2026, 8:00 AM (CST) to tour each campus.

Attendance is highly recommended in order to have an understanding of existing site conditions and the project’s scope of work. Please arrive 30 minutes early for badging. The walk schedule is listed below.

1. Settlers Way Elementary School, 3015 Settlers Way Blvd Sugar Land, TX 77479

8:00 AM

2. Austin Parkway Elementary School, 4400 Austin Pkwy Sugar Land, TX 77479

8:45 AM

3. Lake Olympia Middle School 3100 Lake Olympia Pkwy, Missouri City, TX 77459

9:30 AM

4. Elkins High School, 7007 Knights Ct Missouri City, TX 77459

10:15 AM

5. Lantern Lane Elementary School, 3323 Mission Valley Dr Missouri City, TX 77459

11:00 AM

6. Edgar Glover Jr Elementary School 11:45 AM

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1510 Columbia Blue Dr,

7. Ridgegate Elementary School, 6015 W Ridgecreek Dr, 12:30 PM

SPECIAL NOTE:

Please be reminded that all Fort Bend ISD campuses and departments are tobacco, drug, and weapon-free facilities. Contractors are responsible for the conduct of their employees and adherence to Fort Bend ISD building policies.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

Any questions or needed clarifications shall be submitted through the Ask a Question section in Bonfire before the deadline for questions due date and time Friday, January 30, 2026 10:00 AM CST. Questions received by the deadline and corresponding answers will be included in an Addendum and posted in FBISD e-bidding portal, Bonfire.

All Fort Bend ISD procurement solicitations and addendums can be accessed on Bonfire at https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE

PROPOSERS TO CHECK FOR ANY ADDENDUMS ON THE BONFIRE ELECTRONIC BIDDING

SYSTEM PRIOR TO SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL.

GENERAL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLICITATIONS:

This solicitation shall be governed by the documents incorporated herein as well as the Fort Bend ISD General Provisions for Purchasing Solicitations are incorporated herein. A copy may be obtained at general-provisions-for-purchasing-solicitations-and-contracts.pdf or by contacting the Fort Bend ISD Buyer listed on the coversheet.

Copy of the Construction contract, the A101 and A 201, are incorporated herein.

Texas Education Code 44.031(a)(5); Texas Government Code Chapter 2269 Purchasing and Acquisition, FBISD Policy CH (Legal) Purchasing and Acquisition, FBISD Policy CH (Local) Facilities and Construction, FBISD Policy CV (Legal) Facilities and Construction, FBISD Policy CV (Local)

Proposers are required to respond to all requests identified in this CSP and indicate their acceptance or objection to the terms of the CSP, the General Provisions, and the terms of the Agreement for Construction Services. Any exceptions to the terms and conditions in the CSP, the General Provisions, or the Agreement for Construction Services must be clearly indicated in the Proposer’s submitted proposal. Each Proposer, by submitting its proposal, represents that the Proposer has read, understands, and agrees with the CSP, the General Provisions, and the Agreement for Construction Services, excluding any exception specifically made by Proposer in its proposal.

VENDOR COMMUNICATION:

Please remember that during the selection process, FBISD desires to avoid even the perception of preferential treatment.

Therefore:

• Other than the designated contact person listed in this CSP: All Communication regarding this CSP with District employees, staff, consultants, Architects/Engineers or Board members is strictly forbidden and may result in disqualification.

• All requests for clarification must be provided in writing through the e-bidding portal Ask a Question section to the designated contact person.

• The answer to the request for clarification and all other communication, clarification, or questions regarding this CSP will be issued in writing to all participating firms through the e-bidding portal (Bonfire).

https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/documents/view/4551620

Scope of Work

FBISD is seeking a contractor to provide a turnkey solution for site work renovations and repairs at multiple campuses (BP036). The scope of work includes repairs to site grading, sidewalks, storm drainage, irrigation, and parking lots.

Contractor Experience and References

Contractor must provide customer references letter in order to receive points in the evaluation criteria section. Contractor must provide proof of pertinent experience (previous educational experience) along with documentation of successful completion of projects completed within the last 3 to 5 years with a minimum construction cost for K-12 site work renovations at approximately $8,000,000.

For information and questions regarding this CSP process, please contact:

Senior Buyer: Antoinette Lewis Email: Antoinette.lewis1@fortbendisd.gov mailto:Antoinette.lewis1@fortbendisd.gov

EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Proposals shall be evaluated using the evaluation criteria listed below, and the scope of work will be awarded by Project. Based on scope of work, FBISD reserves the right to award the Project to the top ranked contractor in the manner that provides the best value to the district based on price and other evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Criteria (Government Code 2269) Point System

The price; Section 2269.055.a (1) Total Proposed Pricing - Provides thoroughly developed, competitive pricing using the tables in Pricing Delivery information section of the CSP

40 points

Offeror’s experience and reputation; Section 2269.055.a (2) Provides evidence of your experience in planning, staging and delivery of recent projects of similar scope and scale (14 pts)

19 points

Past experience with FBISD and other school districts Provides a summary of nature of work, on time delivery and quality of work contracted with FBISD and/or other school districts and FBISD’s assessment of the presented summary. (5 pts)

Quality of the offeror’s goods or services; Section 2269.055.a (3) Contractor’s products should be new and be of the highest quality with an option to substitute for a company branded item of equivalent quality. (14pts)

21 points Quality of contractor’s response in the proposal Effectively responds and processes all request for information and documentation included in this CSP (2pts)

Project Plan and schedule (5pts)

Utilization of historically underutilized businesses; Section 2269.055.a (4)

N/A

Offeror’s safety record; Section 2269.055.a (5) Provides a summary of Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for the last three years, as well as a summary of your company’s safety policies and procedures

5 points

Offeror’s proposed personnel; Section 2269.055.a (6) Proposed Personnel, personnel directly assigned to work on this project 5 points

Offeror’s financial capability appropriate to the size and scope of the project;

Section 2269.055.a (7) Provide proof of Insurance, financial stability and Letter of Surety from Bonding Company

5 points

8 SBE Commitment; CV (Local) 2017.04 5 points

TOTAL

TIME TABLE:

FBISD anticipates following the time table listed below for this proposal: The time table is only an estimate and actual dates may vary.

Item Activity Date

1. Job starts to advertise (1st run) 1/8/2026

2. Job advertises (2nd run) 1/15/2026

3. Pre-Proposal Conference 2:00 PM CST 1/22/2026

4. Final Questions due 10:00 AM CST 1/30/2026 5a. Proposal Package “A” Due 2:00 PM CST Base Bid and all documents, except Alternates and SBE documents. Click or tap here to enter text.

2/12/2026

5b.

Proposal Package “B” Due 3:00 PM CST Alternates only

2/12/2026

5c.

Proposal Package “C” Due 3:00 PM CST SBE documents only

2/12/2026

6. Presentation to Board of Trustees for contract award (Tentative, subject to change)

05/2026

7. Tabulations and awards posted to https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=pastOpportunities

05/2026

8. Substantial Completion of the Work 12/31/2027

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

Fort Bend ISD will accept proposals submitted electronically through Bonfire e-bidding portal until Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com.

Proposals must be uploaded and finalized prior to the closing date and time. Proposals received after the opening will not be accepted. Public bid opening will be conducted via Microsoft Teams Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM CST. Meeting Link: Join the meeting now.

It is recommended that once you have completed your final submission and received a notice status of “Submission Complete” from Bonfire, you access your account again and review the documents to verify that the correct content has been provided.

Once the close date has passed, you will be unable to submit an opportunity or make changes to any of the submitted documents. HARD-COPY PAPER FAXED OR E-MAILED SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Only responses properly submitted to FBISD Bonfire Purchasing Portal will be considered.

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Prevailing Wage Rate Determination Information

The following information is from Chapter 2258 Texas Government Code:

Sec. 2258.021. Right to be Paid Prevailing Wage Rates.

(a) A worker employed on a public work by or on behalf of the state or a political subdivision of the state shall be paid:

(1) not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the work is performed; and

(2) not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for legal holiday and overtime work.

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to maintenance work.

(c) A worker is employed on a public work for the purposes of this section if the worker is employed by a contractor or subcontractor in the execution of a contract for the public work with the state, a political subdivision of the state, or any officer or public body of the state or a political subdivision of the state.

Sec. 2258.023. Prevailing Wage Rates to be paid by Contractor and Subcontractor; Penalty.

(a) The contractor who is awarded a contract by a public body or a subcontractor of the contractor shall pay not less than the rates determined under Section 2258.022 to a worker employed by it in the execution of the contract.

(b) A contractor or subcontractor who violates this section shall pay to the state or a political subdivision of the state on whose behalf the contract is made, $60 for each worker employed for each calendar day or part of the day that the worker is paid less than the wage rates stipulated in the contract. A public body awarding a contract shall specify this penalty in the contract.

(c) A contractor or subcontractor does not violate this section if a public body awarding a contract does not determine the prevailing wage rates and specify the rates in the contract as provided by Section 2258.022.

(d) The public body shall use any money collected under this section to offset the costs incurred in the administration of this chapter.

(e) A municipality is entitled to collect a penalty under this section only if the municipality has a population of more than 10,000.

Sec. 2258.051. Duty of Public Body to Hear Complaints and Withhold Payment.

A public body awarding a contract, and an agent or officer of the public body, shall:

(1) take cognizance of complaints of all violations of this chapter committed in the execution of the contract; and

(2) withhold money forfeited or required to be withheld under this chapter from the payments to the contractor under the contract, except that the public body may not withhold money from other than the final payment without a determination by the public body that there is good cause to believe that the contractor has violated this chapter.

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Prevailing Wage Rates – School Construction Trades June 2, 2025

Texas Gulf Coast Area

CLASSIFICATION 2025

HOURLY RATE

ASBESTOS WORKER $27.20

BRICKLAYER; MASON $24.90

CARPENTER; CASEWORKER $23.13

CARPET LAYER; FLOOR INSTALLER $26.20

CONCRETE FINISHER $23.83

DATA COMM/TELE COMM $24.33

DRYWALL INSTALLER; CEILING INSTALLER $24.33

ELECTRICIAN $29.86

ELEVATOR MECHANIC $39.78

FIREPROOFING INSTALLER $22.99

GLAZIER $23.25

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR $22.17

INSULATOR $21.95

IRONWORKER $26.50

LABORER, HELPER $19.81

LATHERER; PLASTERER $22.75

LIGHT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR $28.75

METAL BUILDING ASSEMBLER $24.00

PAINTER; WALL COVERING INSTALLER $20.17

PIPEFITTER $29.82

PLUMBER $27.98

ROOFER $22.50

SHEET METAL WORKER $29.96

SPRINKLER FITTER $23.00

STEEL ERECTOR $26.00

TERRAZZO WORKER $22.75

TILE SETTER $22.00

WATERPROOFER; CAULKER $24.00

This document was developed by PBK Architects, Inc., in strict accordance with Chapter 2258 of the Texas Government Code.

Worker Classification Definition Sheet

CLASSIFICATION DEFINITION

ASBESTOS WORKER Worker who removes and disposes of asbestos materials.

BRICKLAYER; MASON Craftsman who works with masonry products, stone, brick, block, or any material substituting those materials and accessories.

CARPENTER;

CASEWORKER

Worker who build wood structures or structures of any material which has replaces wood. Includes rough and finish carpentry, hardware and trim.

CARPET LAYER; FLOOR

INSTALLER Worker who installs carpets and /or floor coverings, vinyl tile.

CONCRETE FINISHER Worker who floats, trowels, and finishes concrete.

DATA COMM/TELE COMM Worker who installs data/telephone and television cable and associate equipment and accessories.

DRYWALL;

CEILING

INSTALLER

Worker who installs metal framed walls and ceiling, drywall coverings, ceiling grids, and ceilings.

ELECTRICIAN Skilled craftsman who installs or repairs electrical wiring and devices. Includes fire alarm systems and HVAC electrical controls.

ELEVATOR MECHANIC Craftsman skilled in the installation and maintenance of elevators.

FIREPROOFING INSTALLER Worker who sprays or applies fire proofing materials.

GLAZIER Worker who installs glass, glazing, and glass framing.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT

OPERATOR

Includes but not limited to: all CAT tractors, all derrick-powered, all power operated cranes, back-hoes, back-fillers, power operated shovels, winch trucks, and all trenching machines.

INSULATOR Worker who applies, sprays, or installs insulation.

IRONWORKER Skilled craftsman who erects structural steel framing, and installs structural concrete Rebar.

LABORER, HELPER Worker qualified for only unskilled or semi-skilled work. Lifting, carrying materials or tools, hauling, digging, clean up.

LATHERER; PLASTERER Worker who installs metal framing and lath. Worker who applies plaster to lathing and installs associated accessories.

LIGHT EQUIPMENT

OPERATOR

Includes but not limited to , air compressors, truck crane drivers, flex planes, building elevators, form graders, concrete mixers less than 14cf), conveyers.

METAL

BUILDING

ASSEMBLER

Worker who assembles pre-made metal buildings.

PAINTER; WALL COVERING

INSTALLER Worker who prepares wall surfaces and applies paint and/or wall coverings, tape, and bedding.

PIPEFITTER Trained worker who installs piping systems, chilled water piping and hot water (boiler) piping, pneumatic tubing controls, chillers, boilers, and associated mechanical equipment.

PLUMBER Skilled craftsman who installs domestic hot and cold water piping, waste piping, storm system piping, water closets, sinks, urinals, and related work.

ROOFER Worker who installs roofing materials, Bitumen (asphalt and coal tar) felts, flashings, all types of roofing membranes, and associated products.

SHEET METAL WORKER Worker who installs sheet metal products, Roof metal, flashings and curbs, ductwork, mechanical equipment, and associated metals.

SPRINKLER FITTER Worker who installs fire sprinklers systems and fire protectant equipment.

STEEL ERECTOR Worker who erects and dismantles structural steel frames of buildings and other structures.

TERRAZZO WORKER Craftsman who places and finishes Terrazzo

TILE SETTER Worker who prepares wall and/or floor surfaces and applies ceramic tiles to these surfaces.

WATERPROOFER;

CAULKER

Worker who applies water proofing material to buildings. Products include sealant, caulk, sheet membranes, and liquid membranes, sprayed, rolled or brushed.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

BIDDERS COMMUNICATION

GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................... 1.0

PREBID ............................................................................................................................................... 2.0

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION................................................................................................................... 3.0

INTERPRETATION OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS ..................................... 4.0

SUBSTITUTIONS OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ....................................................................... 5.0

BID BOND/BID GUARANTEE .............................................................................................................. 6.0

PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND ................................................................................. 7.0

INSURANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 8.0

EVALUATION CRITERIA AND RELATIVE WEIGHTS .......................................................................... 9.0

SUBMISSION OF POST COMPETITIVE SEALED COMPETITIVE INFORMATION .......................... 10.0

NOTICE TO PROCEED .................................................................................................................... 11.0

COMPLETION TIME ......................................................................................................................... 12.0

RETAINAGE ..................................................................................................................................... 13.0

ASBESTOS, LEAD AND PCBS CONTAINING MATERIALS .............................................................. 14.0

AVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS .............................................................................. 15.0

USE OF ASBESTOS FREE MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS ............................................ 16.0

Instructions to Bidders:

Bidders Communication

Please remember that during the selection process, we desire to avoid even the perception of preferential treatment.

Therefore:

Other than the designated contact person listed in this CSP: All Communication regarding this CSP with district employees, staff, consultants (Architects/Engineers), or Board members is strictly forbidden and may result in disqualification.

All requests for clarification must be provided in writing to the designated person.

The answer to the request for clarification and all other communication, clarification, or questions regarding this CSP will be issued in writing by addenda to all participants.

The district electronic bidding portal https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/portal/ is the source for all CSP documents and direction; Addenda, Proposal packet, Drawings and specifications.

VERY IMPORTANT

Communication regarding this CSP with district employees, staff, consultants (Architects/Engineers), or Board members is strictly forbidden and may result in disqualification. (Other than the designated contact person listed in this CSP.)

CSP Process for Successful Bidders

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 The Proposer will furnish and pay for a bid bond in the form of a bid bond, postal money order, certified check or cashier’s check in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total greatest amount, bid including any applicable alternates, in accordance with Section 6.0.

1.2 If awarded, the Bidder shall furnish and pay for a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond each in the full contract amount in accordance with Section 7.0. Include this cost in your bid.

1.3 Bidder shall carry and keep in full force for the duration of the Project, insurance coverage for builder's risk, workmen's compensation, comprehensive general liability, and automobile liability as required by the General Provisions and/or Supplementary General Conditions of the Specifications, as outlined in Section 8.0.

1.4 The Bidder will assign a competent full-time superintendent, to the project, and that superintendent shall be maintained on the project for the duration of the project, subject only to his continuous employment.

1.5 During this process all communication regarding this CSP with district employees, staff, consultants (Architects/Engineers), or Board members is strictly forbidden and may result in disqualification.

(Other than the designated contact person listed in this CSP)

1.6 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269, The Board of Trustees, as appropriate, has delegated its authority under this subchapter regarding an action authorized or required by this subchapter to be taken by a school district to the Ft Bend ISD Superintendent. In procuring the construction services, the Board of Trustees has delegated the ranking, selection, or evaluation of bids.

1.7 In determining the award of contract and in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269, the district may consider: the price, the offeror's experience and reputation, the quality of the offeror's goods or services, the impact on the ability of the governmental entity to comply with rules relating to historically underutilized businesses, the offeror's safety record, the offeror's proposed personnel, whether the offeror's financial capability is appropriate to the size and scope of the project; and any other relevant factor specifically listed in the request for bids, proposals, or qualifications.

1.8 Evaluation of the proposed substitutes/deviations does not constitute Owner’s acceptance of the substitutes/deviations but can be considered during negotiations.

1.9 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269, The district shall select the offeror that submits the proposal that offers the best value for the governmental entity based on:

o the selection criteria in the request for proposal and the weighted value for those criteria in the request for proposal; and o its ranking evaluation.

1.10 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269 the Board of Trustees has determined the method that provided the best value for the district is the Competitive Sealed Proposal method.

1.11 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269 the district shall publish in the request for proposals or qualifications the criteria that will be used to evaluate the offerors, and the applicable weighted value for each criterion.

1.12 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269 the district shall document the basis of its selection and shall make the evaluations public not later than the seventh day after the date the contract is awarded.

1.13 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269, the district will receive, publicly open, and read aloud the names of the offerors and their bids.

1.14 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269, the district will evaluate and rank each proposal submitted no later than 45 days after the opening.

1.15 In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2269, The district shall first attempt to negotiate a contract with the selected offeror. The district and its architect or engineer may discuss with the selected offeror options for a scope or time modification and any price change associated with the modification. If the district is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the selected offeror, the district shall, formally and in writing, end negotiations with that offeror and proceed to the next offeror in the order of the selection ranking until a contract is reached or all proposals are rejected.

2.0 COMPETITIVE SEALED BID DOCUMENTS PRE-BID

2.1 A Pre-proposal conference will be held as required. Representatives of the Owner, and design team will be present at this meeting. All Bidders are encouraged to attend.

3.0 COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL PACKET

3.1 Bids will be received only on the Owner's “Bid Form” for the work as indicated by the proposal documents, filled in, and submitted in Bonfire as listed below. Bids will be received at no other place.

3.2 Bonfire Submittal Organization

SUBMIT PROPOSAL PACKET THROUGH:

https://fortbendisd.bonfirehub.com/portal/

Submission Package “A” CSP Cover Page

Addenda Acknowledgment Section Bid Bond Base Bid Form

DUE on Bid Day at 2:00 PM

All required Forms DUE on Bid Day at 2:00 PM Financial Section DUE on Bid Day at 2:00 PM Safety Manual DUE on Bid Day at 2:00 PM

Submission Package “B” Submit Through Bonfire E-Bidding Portal Package “B” DUE same day at

3:00PM

Alternate Pricing

Submission Package “C”

SBEP commitment Submission Submit Through Bonfire E-Bidding Portal Package “C” DUE same day at 3:00PM

4.0 INTERPRETATION OF COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

4.1 Bidders and sub-Bidders requiring “CSP” clarification or interpretation of the CSP documents shall make the request in written form, by email to FBISD buyer listed in the CSP documents.

4.2 Any interpretation, correction or change of the CSP documents will be made by Addendum and posted to our website. Interpretations, corrections or changes of the CSP documents made in any other manner will not be binding.

5.0 SUBSTITUTIONS OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

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Substitutions of Goods. The materials, products and equipment described in the CSP documents establish a standard of required function, dimension, appearance and quality to be met by any proposed substitution. The materials and equipment named in, and the procedures covered by these specifications have been selected as a standard because of quality, particular suitability or record of satisfactory performance. It is not intended to preclude the use of equal or better See (Part V, Section 3.9 of General Provisions) If the Owner/Engineer approves any proposed substitution prior to receipt of bids, such approval will be set forth in an Addendum. Bidders shall not rely upon approvals made in any other manner.

No deviations are allowed in the base bid or base bid adjustment. Any deviation from the Base Bid shall be submitted as Alternate No. on the Deviations Form.

Evaluation of the proposed substitutes/deviations does not constitute Owner’s acceptance of the substitutes/deviations but can be considered during negotiations.

Price scores will be based on the base bid plus/minus the base bid adjustment which must be in adherence to all plans and specifications published.

6.0 BID BOND/BID GUARANTEE

6.1 Bid bonds are required for bids in excess of $25,000. A Bid bond will be submitted in the form of a Bid bond, postal money order, certified check or cashier’s check in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total greatest amount bid, including any applicable alternates, payable without recourse to Fort Bend Independent School District. Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount by the time set for opening may be cause for rejection of the bid. If the successful Bidder, upon acceptance of his bid by the District within the period specified therein for acceptance, fails to execute such further contractual documents, if any, and give such bond(s) (i.e., performance bonds, payment bonds, delivery, etc.) as may be required within the time specified (ten [10] calendar days if no period is specified) after receipt of the forms by him, then he shall be liable for any cost of procuring the work which exceeds the amount of his bid, and the bid guarantee shall be available toward offsetting such difference.

7.0 PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND

7.1 Performance bonds are required for bids in excess of $100,000. Payment Bonds are required for bids in excess of $25,000 Gov’t Code 2253.021

7.2 .When a performance or payment bond is required, the amounts shall be for 100% of the contract amount (including contingency). Any required bond(s) must be filed with the District within 10 days from the date of the Notice Of Award.

7.3 The only forms of surety acceptable as a performance or payment bond are: Cashier's Check, Certified Check, or a Surety or Blanket Bond from a company chartered or authorized to do business in Texas. Bonds completed (signed) by an out-of-Texas surety require a counter signature by a Texas resident agent of a company chartered or authorized to do business in Texas.

7.4 Bonds and other forms of surety must be made payable to Fort Bend Independent School District.

7.5 Bonds in excess of $100,000 must be from a surety that holds a Certificate of Authority from the United States Department of Treasury or have reinsurance for liability in excess of $100,000 from a United States Treasury listed reinsurer.

7.6 Payment and Performance Bonds must be in accordance with Texas Government Code 2253.

8.0 INSURANCE

9.0 EVALUATION CRITERIA AND RELATIVE WEIGHTS

In accordance with Government Code Section 2269.056 the applicable weighted value for each criterion is published in the front pages of the CSP package.

9.1 Proposal Delivery and Organization

Offeror is to organize the Proposal in the following format:

1) To comply with Government code chapter 2269.059 your submittal must be sealed before delivery.

Provide the requirements listed below in the order provided.

1.1 Provide with the Proposal Base Bid Form (Submit in Bonfire Proposal Bid Form Section):

Addenda Acknowledgment Sheet Bid Bond Proposal Base Bid Form

1.2 Provide the district and statute required forms in Bonfire Under Required Forms Section:

No Response Form(Optional) Contractor Informational Form (Required) Contractor Questionnaire (Required) Bonding Capacity Certification Letter (Required) Proposal Submission Form (Required) Non-Collusion Certification (Required) Certificate of Residency (Required) Affidavit of Non-Discriminatory Employment (Required) Contractor Certification (Required) Felony Conviction Notification (Required) Vendor Debarment Statement (Required) Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Required) Certification regarding Lobbying (Required) Confidential Copyrighted Information (Required) Owner(s) Name of Business (Required) Delinquent Taxpayers (Required) Identification Number & Certification (Required) Fort Bend ISD Contractor and Subcontractor Participation Form (Required) Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295 (Required) Forms Certification (Required) Per Govt. Code 2270.002, provide written verification that the company does not boycott Israel and will not during the term of the contract.

1.3 For Proposals Formal Submission: Provide in Each Section in Bonfire as listed below. Provide information that details the evaluation response for each of the following criteria. Must be in the location specified in Bonfire.

Section ONE (Offeror’s Experience and Reputation)

Section TWO (Quality of the Offeror’s Goods and Services) Section THREE (Offeror’s Proposed Personnel) Section FOUR (Other Relevant Factor- Plan and Schedule)

1.5 Financial Section (Submit in Bonfire Offeror’s Financial Section) “Financial stability and bonding capacity” (all financial information provided in Bonfire is confidential)

1.6 Safety plan and safety record” (Submit in Bonfire Safety Manual Section)

1.7 Alternate Bid Proposal Submission (Submit in Bonfire Package “B” Section) Alternate Bid Proposal Form Deviation Form (if Applicable)

1.8 SBEP commitment” submission (Submit in Bonfire Package C Section)

9.2 Relative Weights

To determine the best value bidder, the Owner will evaluate the responses and information submitted on the Bid Form, Contractor’s Information Statement Form and other bid documents in regards to the following criteria:

1) “The Price” Texas Government Code 2269.055.a (1) The price.

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Proposed construction contract price (base price plus alternates as defined on the bid form).

Contract price shall include both base price and accepted alternate price as defined on the bid form. The final weighting distribution will be a calculated percentage.

No deviations are allowed in the base bid or base bid adjustment. Any deviation from the Base Bid shall be submitted as Alternate No. on the Deviations Form.

Evaluation of the proposed substitutes/deviations does not constitute Owner’s acceptance of the substitutes/deviations but can be considered during negotiations.

Price scores will be based on the base bid +/- the base bid adjustment which must be in adherence to all plans and specifications published.

2) “FORMAL SUBMISSION SECTION ONE – “Offeror’s Experience and Reputation”

Texas Government Code 2269.055.a (2) The offeror’s experience and reputation.

2.1) Provide three (3) letters of reference for projects completed in the past one (1) year from major suppliers and/or sub-contractors which specifically address the bidder’s history of paying sub-contractors and material providers on time.

2.2) List current or past FBISD projects completed within the past five (5) years of similar scope and size.

2.3) List current or past projects with other school district completed within the past five (5) years of similar scope and size.

2.4) Letters of reference from Director of Facilities/Operations/Maintenance & from campus on housekeeping and cleanliness from FBISD and/or other school district

2.5) The district staff will contact the Owners, identified in the list of current of past K-12 projects or Non K-12 projects completed within the past five (5) years of similar scope and size. References may be conducted by FBISD staff to ascertain the following:

• The quality of the work provided by bidder.

• The bidder’s history of providing warranty documents.

• The bidder’s history of timeliness in completing warranty work.

• The bidder’s history of staying on schedule.

• The bidder’s cooperative attitude when working with the owner and its architect in resolving construction issues.

• The bidder’s history of providing detailed documentation and a fair assessment of change order pricing.

• The bidder’s history of repeat business with owner(s).

2.6) Provide a detail of your history of on-time project completion. The district may verify the bidder’s history based on references contacted by FBISD Administrative staff.

2.7) List all claims, judgments, arbitration proceedings or suits pending or outstanding against your company or its officers. Summarize the nature of the claims.

3) “FORMAL SUBMISSION SECTION TWO – Quality of the Offeror’s Goods and Services”

Texas Government Code 2269.055.a (3) The offeror’s experience and reputation

3.1) Include in the proposal; your firms’ philosophy on construction management, your sub-contractor selection process, details of managing conflicts, staffing issues, subcontractor disputes. Include your plan for operating on an occupied school site. Include your system for coordination with local jurisdictions, your methodology for quality control. Provide a statement in your work flow plan that indicates scheduling and timing of site meeting, coordination with owners, documentation, and your firm’s unique ability to satisfy the client. Include a project schedule/timeline with project specific parameters or limitations (e.g. evening, summer, holiday work).

3.2) Provide evidence of sufficient resources necessary to manage, staff and successfully perform the Work.

3.3) The bidder’s history of on-time project success

3.4) Provide a sample quality management plan that would include your role in substantiating conformance with the contract documents. Include in the plan your performance history for:

quality assurance/quality control, preconference processes, process for documenting and correcting nonconforming work, as well as the process and staff that would oversee this plan.

3.5) Provide cost saving ideas and associated cost.

3.6) Provide details of firms PMCS capabilities, include familiarity with major software packages, CAD coordination, and electronic filling, submissions, and transmittals.

4) Utilization of historically underutilized businesses

Texas Government Code 2269.055.a (4). Not Applicable

5) Offeror’s Safety Record – “Safety plan and safety record”

Texas Government Code 2269.055.a (5) The offeror’s safety record.

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Provide your company’s safety program manual. (see submission process in section A above)

Provide OSHA No. 300 Log information for the past three (3) years regarding following points:

• Number of injuries and illnesses

• Number of lost time accidents

• Number of recordable cases

• Number of fatalities

• Number of employee direct hire fixed hours worked (round to 1,000's)

5. Provide your company’s safety orientation program for new employees.

5. State the frequency and provide evident of ongoing safety inspections as implemented in current projects.

5. Provide your company’s drug/alcohol prevention policy.

6) “FORMAL SUBMISSION SECTION THREE – “Offeror’s Proposed Personnel”

Texas Government Code 2269.055.a (6) The offeror’s proposed personnel – Resumes, experience, certifications, past specific experience with similar scope.

6.1 List individuals and provide detailed resumes of the positions for Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, Project Superintendent, Assistant Project Superintendent and MEP Quality Control Specialist who will be assigned for the entire duration of the Project. Resumes should address the following points for each of the positions mentioned above.

• Amount of time assigned to project;

• Years of experience;

• Current project assignment and availability for this project

• Relevant K-12 experience;

• Certifications

• Include project available dates for key staff

7) “Offeror’s Financial Capability Appropriate to the Size and scope of the Project”

Texas Government Code 2269.055.a (7) whether the offeror’s financial capability is appropriate to the size and scope of the project

7.1 Submit Bond on FBISD mandated form.

7.2 Provide your company’s single limit coverage.

7.3 Provide your company’s aggregate/total available limit of coverage.

7.4 List your surety company and address following points.

• Years your company has had a business relationship with surety;

• AM Best Rating;

• Identify if surety company is registered in the State of Texas.

7.5 List projects your company has in progress. For each project listed address the following points.

• Name of project;

• Owner's contact person and phone number;

• Architect, Architect's contact person and phone number;

• Contract amount;

• Percent complete;

• Scheduled completion date;

• List total worth of work in progress and under contract.

7.6 Provide a recent financial statement for the organization that is proposing.

7.7 The financial statement should be attested to by a CPA, an Audit is preferred, a Review is acceptable, or a Compilation at a minimum.

AUDIT

provides the highest level of assurance on an organization’s financial statement

REVIEW

provides limited assurance on an organization’s financial statements

COMPILATION

provides no assurance on an organization’s financial statement

7.8 The Financial Statement must address the following points:

• Your organization's latest balance and income statement showing current assets, net fixed assets, other assets, current liabilities and other liabilities;

• Indicate name and address of firm preparing financial statement, and date thereof;

• If the financial statement is not for the identical organization submitting offer, explain the relationship and financial responsibility of the organization whose financial statement is provided (parent, subsidiary, etc.)

7.9 If available, please list your company’s Dunn & Bradstreet risk rating.

8) “SUBMIT IN BONFIRE PACKAGE "C" – “SBEP commitment”

Texas Government Code 2269.055.b (2) Any other relevant factor specifically listed in the request for bids or proposals.

8.0 Provide your Small Business Enterprise Program Proposal packet.

8.1 Small Business Enterprise Program

8.1.1 Owner has adopted a Small Business Enterprise Program to provide increased business opportunities for locally certified small businesses to competitively participate in contracting and procurement within FBISD. See FBISD Board Policy CV(Local), and the FBISD Small Business Enterprise Program.

8.1.2 Small Business Practices:

8.1.2.1 Describe your previous experience, involvement and approach in working with certified…