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CONTRACT

FOR

THE CONSTRUCTION OF

2018 Bond Railroad Trinity Railway Express at Riverside Drive Safety Improvements

City Project No. 104004

CSJ: 0902-00-317

Mattie Parker Jesus “Jay” Chapa Mayor City Manager

Lauren Prieur Director, Transportation and Public Works Department

Prepared for The City of Fort Worth

Transportation and Public Works Department

Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

801 Cherry Street, Unit 11, Suite 1300

Fort Worth, Texas 76102

(817) 335-6511

Scott R. Arnold, P.E. (96782) TPBE Firm No. F-928

October 31, 2025

Adopted September 2011

City of Fort Worth Standard Construction Specification

Documents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Division 00 - General Conditions Last Revised 00 05 10 Mayor and Council Communication 07/01/2011 00 05 15 Addenda 07/01/2011 00 11 13 Invitation to Bidders 02/08/2024 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders 09/01/2025 00 35 13 Conflict of Interest Statement 02/24/2020 00 41 00 Bid Form* 09/19/2025 00 42 43 Proposal Form Unit Price* 09/30/2021 00 43 13 Bid Bond* 09/30/2021 00 43 37 Vendor Compliance to State Law Nonresident Bidder 09/30/2021 00 45 11 Bidders Prequalifications 08/13/2021 00 45 12 Prequalification Statement 09/30/2021 00 45 13 Prequalification Application 06/13/2025 00 45 26 Contractor Compliance with Workers' Compensation Law 07/01/2011 00 45 41 Small Business Goal 9/01/2025 00 52 43 Agreement 9/19/2025 00 61 13 Performance Bond 12/08/2023 00 61 14 Payment Bond 12/08/2023 00 61 19 Maintenance Bond 9/19/2025 00 61 25 Certificate of Insurance 07/01/2011 00 72 00 General Conditions 09/01/2025 00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions 9/19/2025

Division 01 - General Requirements Last Revised 01 11 00 Summary of Work 12/20/2012 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 07/01/2011 01 29 75 Materials On Hand 9/19/2025 01 31 19 Preconstruction Meeting 09/01/2025 01 31 20 Project Meetings 07/01/2011 01 32 16 Construction Schedule 10/06/2023 01 32 33 Preconstruction Video 07/01/2011 01 33 00 Submittals 12/20/2012 01 35 13 Special Project Procedures 03/11/2022 01 45 23 Testing and Inspection Services 03/09/2020 01 50 00 Temporary Facilities and Controls 09/19/2025 01 55 26 Street Use Permit and Modifications to Traffic Control 03/22/2021 01 57 13 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 07/01/2011 01 58 13 Temporary Project Signage 07/01/2011 01 60 00 Product Requirements 03/09/2020 01 66 00 Product Storage and Handling Requirements 07/01/2011 01 70 00 Mobilization and Remobilization 11/22/2016 01 71 23 Construction Staking and Survey 02/14/2018 01 74 23 Cleaning 07/01/2011 01 77 19 Closeout Requirements 03/22/2021 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data 12/20/2012 01 78 39 Project Record Documents 07/01/2011

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Technical Specifications which have been modified by the Engineer specifically for this Project; hard copies are included in the Project’s Contract Documents

None

Technical Specifications listed below are included for this Project by reference and can be viewed/downloaded from the City’s website at:

None

TxDOT Requirements

1. Buy America

2. Child Support Statement (Family Code §231.006)

3. State of Texas Child Support Business Ownership Form*

4. OSHA Implementation

5. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities*

6. Non-Collusion Affidavit and Debarment Certification*

7. Bidder Certification

8. Contractor’s Assurance

9. Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications Equipment or Services

10. Seals Page

11. Prevailing Minimum Wage – Davis Bacon

12. Prison-Produced Materials

13. Differing Site Conditions

14. General Notes

15. TxDOT Specifications, Special Provisions, and Special Specifications List

16. Federal Requirements for Federal-Aid Construction Contracts (FHWA-1273)

17. “Standard Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Highways, Streets, and

Bridges – Adopted by the Texas Department of Transportation September 1, 2024” – Included by Reference.

*Required to be submitted with bid to be deemed a responsive bid. If these items are not submitted with the bid package, the bids will not be read publicly.

Appendix

None

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MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION (M&C)

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MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION (M&C) 2

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ADDENDA

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ADDENDA 2

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INVITATION TO BIDDERS

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RECEIPT OF BIDS

Electronic bids for the construction of the 2018 Bond Railroad Trinity Railway Express at North Beach Street Safety Improvements, CPN 101865 (“Project”) will be received by the City of Fort Worth via the Procurement Portal https://fortworthtexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities, under the respective Project until 2:00 P.M. CST, Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Bids will then be opened publicly and read aloud beginning at 2:00 PM CST in the City Council Chambers.

Your submissions must be uploaded, finalized and submitted prior to the Project’s posted due date. The City strongly recommends allowing sufficient time to complete this process (ideally a week prior to the deadline) to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission.

Uploading large documents may take time, depending on the size of the file(s) and your Internet connection speed. The Bonfire portal can be accessed using Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox. Javascript must be enabled. Browser cookies must be enabled.

Electronic submission is subject to electronic interface latency, which can result in transmission delays. All bidders or proposers assume the risk of late transmission/ submission. The City shall not be held liable if an interested bidder or proposer is unable to submit a complete bid/response before the published deadline due to transmission delays or any other technical issues or obstructions. The City strongly recommends allowing sufficient time to complete the submission process (ideally a week before the deadline) to begin the uploading process and to finalize your submission to give adequate time in the event an issue arises.

All submissions must be submitted electronically prior to the close date and time under the respective Project via the Procurement Portal:

https://fortworthtexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

Failure to submit all completed required information listed in the respective Solicitation will be grounds for rejection of a bid as non-responsive. No late bids/proposals shall be accepted. Bids delivered in any other manner than using the Bonfire Platform (Procurement Portal) will not be accepted or considered.

If, upon being opened, a submission is unreadable to the degree that material conformance to the requirements of the procurement specifications cannot be ascertained, such submission will be rejected without liability to the City, unless such bidder provides clear and convincing evidence

(a) of the content of the submission as originally submitted and (b) that the unreadable condition of the Electronic Bid was caused solely by error or malfunction of the Bonfire Platform (Procurement Portal). Failure to scan a clear or readable copy of a bid into the system does not constitute and shall not be considered an error or malfunction of the Bonfire Platform (Procurement Portal). Bidders are encouraged to fully review each page of every document within their submission prior to submitting to ensure all documents are clear, legible, and complete.

SUPPORT

For technical questions, visit Bonfire’s help forum at https://vendorsupport.gobonfire.com/hc/en-us https://fortworthtexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

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Contact the Bonfire support team at Support@GoBonfire.com or by calling 1-800-354-8010.

To get started with Bonfire, watch this five-minute training video:

Vendor Registration and Submission [VIDEO] – Bonfire Vendor Support (gobonfire.com)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The major work will consist of the (approximate) following paving, sidewalk, curb ramp, signing, and striping improvements for railroad crossing safety improvements.

PREQUALIFICATION

Certain improvements included in this project must be performed by a contractor or designated subcontractor who is pre-qualified by the City (water and sewer items only) at the time of bid opening. The Contractor does not need to be prequalified with TxDOT. The procedures for qualification and pre-qualification are outlined in Section 3 of 00 21 13 – INSTRUCTIONS TO

BIDDERS.

DOCUMENT EXAMINATION AND PROCUREMENTS

The Bidding and Contract Documents may be examined or obtained via the Procurement Portal https://fortworthtexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities, under the respective Project. Contract Documents may be downloaded, viewed, and printed by interested contractors and/or suppliers.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

To ensure potential bidders are kept up to date of any new information pertinent to this project, all interested parties should indicate their intent to bid in the Procurement Portal by selecting “yes” under the Intent to Bid section. All Addenda will be posted in the Procurement Portal https://fortworthtexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities, under the respective Project.

PREBID CONFERENCE – Web Conference A prebid conference will be held as discussed in Section 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS at the following date and time via a web conferencing application:

DATE: November 25, 2025

TIME: 10:00 AM CST

Invitations with links to the web conferencing application will be distributed directly to those who have submitted an Expression of Interest.

If a prebid conference is held, the presentation and any questions and answers provided at the prebid conference will be issued as an Addendum to the call for bids. If a prebid conference is not being held, prospective bidders should direct all questions about the meaning and intent of the Bidding Documents electronically through the Vendors discussions section under the respective Project via the Procurement Portal. If necessary, Addenda will be issued pursuant to the Instructions to Bidders.

CITY'S RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT BIDS

City reserves the right to waive irregularities and to accept or reject any or all bids.

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AWARD

City will award a contract to the Bidder presenting the lowest responsive bid by a responsible bidder.

FUNDING

Any Contract awarded under this INVITATION TO BIDDERS is expected to be funded from revenues generated from grants and reserved by the City for the Project.

ADVERTISEMENT DATES

November 12, 2025 November 19, 2025

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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1. Defined Terms

1.1. Capitalized terms used in these INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS are defined in Section 00 72 00 - GENERAL CONDITIONS.

1.2. Certain additional terms used in these INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS have the meanings indicated below which are applicable to both the singular and plural thereof.

1.2.1. Bidder: Any person, firm, partnership, company, association, or corporation acting directly through a duly authorized representative, submitting a bid for performing the work contemplated under the Contract Documents.

1.2.2. Nonresident Bidder: Any person, firm, partnership, company, association, or corporation acting directly through a duly authorized representative, submitting a bid for performing the work contemplated under the Contract Documents whose principal place of business is not in the State of Texas.

1.2.3. Successful Bidder: The lowest responsible and responsive Bidder to whom City (on the basis of City's evaluation as hereinafter provided) makes an award.

2. Copies of Bidding Documents

2.1. Neither City nor Engineer shall assume any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the Bidders' use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.

2.2. City and Engineer, in making electronic Bidding Documents available, do so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not authorize or confer a license or grant for any other use.

3. Prequalification of Bidders (Prime Contractors and Subcontractors)

3.1. Bidders or their designated subcontractors are required to be prequalified for the work types requiring prequalification as per Sections 00 45 11 BIDDERS PREQUALIFICATIONS and 00 45 12 PREQUALIFICATION STATEMENT.

Firms seeking pre-qualification must submit the documentation identified in Section 00 45 11 on Section 00 45 13 PREQUALIFICATION APPLICATION at least seven (7) calendar days prior to Bid opening for review and, if qualified, acceptance. The subcontractors listed by a Bidder on 00 45 12 must be prequalified for the appropriate work types. Subcontractors must follow the same timelines as Bidders for obtaining prequalification review. Bidders or Subcontractors who are not prequalified at the time bids are opened and reviewed may cause the bid to be rejected.

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Prequalification requirement work types and documentation are available by accessing all required files through the City’s website at:

https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/tpw/development/cfw-departments-tpw-contractors under Division 00 - General Conditions and as follows:

3.1.1. OMITTED

3.1.2. OMITTED

3.1.3. Water and Sanitary Sewer – Requirements document located at:

https://app-us3.e-builder.net/public/publicLanding.aspx?QS=4fc66ff8c36c4c029d542d4e55114e8d

3.2. Each Bidder, unless currently prequalified, must submit to City at least seven (7) calendar days prior to Bid opening, the documentation identified in Section 00 45

11, BIDDERS PREQUALIFICATIONS.

3.2.1. Submission of and/or questions related to prequalification should be addressed to the City contact as provided in Paragraph 6.1.

3.3. The City reserves the right to require any pre-qualified contractor who is the apparent low bidder for a project to submit such additional information as the City, in its sole discretion may require, including but not limited to manpower and equipment records, information about key personnel to be assigned to the project, and construction schedule to assist the City in evaluating and assessing the ability of the apparent low bidder to deliver a quality product and successfully complete projects for the amount bid within the stipulated time frame. Based upon the City’s assessment of the submitted information, a recommendation regarding the award of a contract will be made to the City Council. Failure to submit the additional information, if requested, may be grounds for rejecting the apparent low bidder as non-responsive. Affected contractors will be notified in writing of a recommendation to the City Council.

3.4. In addition to prequalification, additional requirements for qualification may be required within various sections of the Contract Documents.

3.5. OMITTED.

4. Examination of Bidding and Contract Documents, Other Related Data, and Site

4.1. Before submitting a Bid, each Bidder:

4.1.1. Shall examine and carefully study the Contract Documents and other related data identified in the Bidding Documents (including "technical data" referred to in Paragraph 4.2. below). No information given by City or any representative of the City other than that contained in the Contract Documents and officially promulgated addenda thereto, shall be binding upon the City.

https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/tpw/development/cfw-departments-tpw-contractors https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/tpw/development/cfw-departments-tpw-contractors https://app-us3.e-builder.net/public/publicLanding.aspx?QS=4fc66ff8c36c4c029d542d4e55114e8d https://app-us3.e-builder.net/public/publicLanding.aspx?QS=4fc66ff8c36c4c029d542d4e55114e8d

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4.1.2. Should visit the site to become familiar with and satisfy Bidder as to the general, local and site conditions that may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work.

4.1.3. Shall consider federal, state and local Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work.

4.1.4. Is advised that, City, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration of award.

4.1.5. Shall study all: (i) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities) that have been identified in the Contract Documents as containing reliable "technical data" and (ii) reports and drawings of Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at the Site that have been identified in the Contract Documents as containing reliable "technical data."

4.1.6. Is advised that the Contract Documents on file with the City shall constitute all of the information which the City will furnish. All additional information and data which the City will supply after promulgation of the formal Contract Documents shall be issued in the form of written addenda and shall become part of the Contract Documents just as though such addenda were actually written into the original Contract Documents. No information given by the City other than that contained in the Contract Documents and officially promulgated addenda thereto, shall be binding upon the City.

4.1.7. Should perform independent research, investigations, tests, borings, and such other means as may be necessary to gain a complete knowledge of the conditions which will be encountered during the construction of the project. For projects with restricted access, upon request, City may provide each Bidder access to the site to conduct such examinations, investigations, explorations, tests and studies as each Bidder deems necessary for submission of a Bid.

Bidder must fill all holes and clean up and restore the site to its former conditions upon completion of such explorations, investigations, tests and studies.

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4.1.8. Shall determine the difficulties of the Work and all attending circumstances affecting the cost of doing the Work, time required for its completion, and obtain all information required to make a proposal. Bidders shall rely exclusively and solely upon their own estimates, investigation, research, tests, explorations, and other data which are necessary for full and complete information upon which the proposal is to be based. It is understood that the submission of a proposal or bid is prima-facie evidence that the Bidder has made the investigations, examinations and tests herein required.

4.1.9. Shall promptly notify City of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities or discrepancies in or between the Contract Documents and such other related documents. The Contractor shall not take advantage of any gross error or omission in the Contract Documents, and the City shall be permitted to make such corrections or interpretations as may be deemed necessary for fulfillment of the intent of the Contract Documents.

4.1.10. Indicate their intent to bid by selecting “yes” in the Procurement

Portal under the Intent to Bid section. You must indicate your intent to bid to be able to submit a bid to the City.

4.2. Reference is made to Section 00 73 00 – Supplementary Conditions for identification of:

4.2.1. those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the site, which have been utilized by the City in preparation of the Contract Documents. The Soil Borings logs on the plans, if any, are for general information only. Neither the City nor the Engineer guarantees that the data shown is representative of conditions that actually exist.

4.2.2. those drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface and subsurface structures (except Underground Facilities) which are at or contiguous to the site that have been utilized by City in preparation of the Contract Documents.

4.2.3. copies of such reports and drawings will be made available by City to any Bidder on request. Those reports and drawings may not be part of the Contract Documents, but the "technical data" contained therein, upon which Bidder is entitled to rely as provided in Paragraph 4.02. of the General Conditions has been identified and established in Paragraph SC 4.02 of the Supplementary Conditions. Bidder is responsible for any interpretation or conclusion drawn from any "technical data" or any other data, interpretations, opinions or information.

4.2.4. Standard insurance requirements, coverages and limits.

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4.3. The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder:

(i) that Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Paragraph 4, (ii) that without exception the Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Contract Documents and applying the specific means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction (if any) that may be shown or indicated or expressly required by the Contract Documents, (iii) that Bidder has given City written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities and discrepancies in the Contract Documents and the written resolutions thereof by City are acceptable to Bidder, and when said conflicts, etc., have not been resolved through the interpretations by City as described in Paragraph 6., and (iv) that the Contract Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing the Work.

4.4. The provisions of this Paragraph 4, inclusive, do not apply to Asbestos, Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), Petroleum, Hazardous Waste or Radioactive Material covered by Paragraph 4.06. of the General Conditions, unless specifically identified in the Contract Documents.

5. Availability of Lands for Work, Etc.

5.1. The lands upon which the Work is to be performed, rights-of-way and easements for access thereto and other lands designated for use by Contractor in performing the Work are identified in the Contract Documents. All additional lands and access thereto required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment or storage of materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work are to be obtained and paid for by Contractor. Easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in existing facilities are to be obtained and paid for by City unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents.

5.2. Outstanding right-of-way, easements, and/or permits to be acquired by the City are listed in Paragraph SC 4.01 of the Supplementary Conditions. In the event the necessary right-of-way, easements, and/or permits are not obtained, the City reserves the right to cancel the award of contract at any time before the Bidder begins any construction work on the project.

5.3. The Bidder shall be prepared to commence construction without all executed right-of-way, easements, and/or permits, and shall submit a schedule to the City of how construction will proceed in the other areas of the project that do not require permits and/or easements.

6. Interpretations and Addenda

6.1. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be directed to City electrically through the Vendor Discussions section under the respective Project via the Procurement Portal https://fortworthtexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities on or before 2 p.m., the FRIDAY prior to the Bid opening. Questions received after this day may not be responded to. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by City in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda. Only questions answered by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.

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6.2. Addenda may also be issued to modify the Bidding Documents as deemed advisable by City.

6.3. Addenda or clarifications shall be posted under the respective Project via the Procurement Portal https://fortworthtexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

6.4. A prebid conference may be held at the time and place indicated in the Advertisement or INVITATION TO BIDDERS. Representatives of City will be present to discuss the Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. City will transmit to all prospective Bidders of record such Addenda as City considers necessary in response to questions arising at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied upon and will not be binding or legally effective.

7. Bid Security

7.1. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond made payable to City in an amount of five (5) percent of Bidder's maximum Bid price, on the form attached or equivalent, issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraph 5.01 of the General Conditions.

7.2. The Bid Bonds provided by a Bidder will be retained until the conditions of the Notice of Award have been satisfied. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and return the Contract Documents within 14 days after the Notice of Award conveying same, City may consider Bidder to be in default, rescind the Notice of Award and act on the Bid Bond. Such action shall be City's exclusive remedy in the event Bidder is deemed to have defaulted.

8. Contract Times The number of days within which, or the dates by which, Milestones are to be achieved in accordance with the General Requirements and the Work is to be completed and ready for Final Acceptance is set forth in the Agreement or incorporated therein by reference to the attached Bid Form.

9. Liquidated Damages Provisions for liquidated damages are set forth in the Agreement.

10. Substitute and "Or-Equal" Items The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment described in the Bidding Documents without consideration of possible substitute or "or-equal" items.

Whenever it is indicated or specified in the Bidding Documents that a "substitute" or "or-equal" item of material or equipment may be furnished or used by Contractor if acceptable to City, application for such acceptance will not be considered by City until after the Effective Date of the Agreement. The procedure for submission of any such application by Contractor and consideration by City is set forth in Paragraphs 6.05A., 6.05B. and 6.05C. of the General Conditions and is supplemented in Section 01 25 00 of the General Requirements.

11. Subcontractors, Suppliers and Others

11.1. OMITTED.

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11.2. No Contractor shall be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier, other person or organization against whom Contractor or City has reasonable objection.

12. Bid Form

12.1. The Bid Form is included with the Bidding Documents.

12.2. All blanks on the Bid Form must be completed and the Bid Form signed electronically or signed in ink and scan. A Bid price shall be indicated for each Bid item, alternative, and unit price item listed therein. In the case of optional alternatives, the words "No Bid," "No Change," or "Not Applicable" may be entered.

Bidder shall state the prices for which the Bidder proposes to do the work contemplated or furnish materials required.

12.3. Bids by corporations shall be executed in the corporate name by the president or a vice-president or other corporate officer accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The corporate seal shall be affixed. The corporate address and state of incorporation shall be shown below the signature.

12.4. Bids by partnerships shall be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner, whose title must appear under the signature accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The official address of the partnership shall be shown below the signature.

12.5. Bids by limited liability companies shall be executed in the name of the firm by a member and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The state of formation of the firm and the official address of the firm shall be shown.

12.6. Bids by individuals shall show the Bidder's name and official address.

12.7. Bids by joint ventures shall be executed by each joint venture in the manner indicated on the Bid Form. The official address of the joint venture shall be shown.

12.8. All names shall be typed or printed in ink below the signature.

12.9. The Bid shall contain an acknowledgement of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers of which shall be filled in on the Bid Form.

12.10. Postal and e-mail addresses and telephone number for communications regarding the Bid shall be shown.

12.11. OMITTED.

13. Submission of Bids Bids shall be submitted electronically in the Procurement Portal on the prescribed Bid Form, provided with the Bidding Documents, prior to the time indicated in the Advertisement or INVITATION TO BIDDERS.

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14. Withdrawal of Bids

14.1. Bids submitted electronically may be withdrawn prior to the time set for bid opening via the Procurement Portal https://fortworthtexas.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities.

15. Opening of Bids Bids will be opened and read aloud publicly. An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and major alternates (if any) will be made available to Bidders after the opening of Bids.

16. Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for a minimum of 90 days or the time period specified for Notice of Award and execution and delivery of a complete Agreement by Successful Bidder. City may, at City's sole discretion, release any Bid and nullify the Bid security prior to that date.

17. Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract

17.1. City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the rights to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if City believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder. City reserves the right to waive informalities not involving price, contract time or changes in the Work and award a contract to such Bidder. Discrepancies between the multiplication of units of Work and unit prices will be resolved in favor of the unit prices. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum. Discrepancies between words and figures will be resolved in favor of the words.

17.1.1. Any or all bids will be rejected if City has reason to believe that collusion exists among the Bidders, Bidder is an interested party to any litigation against City, City or Bidder may have a claim against the other or be engaged in litigation, Bidder is in arrears on any existing contract or has defaulted on a previous contract, Bidder has performed a prior contract in an unsatisfactory manner, or Bidder has uncompleted work which in the judgment of the City will prevent or hinder the prompt completion of additional work if awarded.

17.2. In addition to Bidder’s relevant prequalification requirements, City may consider the qualifications and experience of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other persons and organizations proposed for those portions of the Work where the identity of such Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other persons and organizations must be submitted as provided in the Contract Documents or upon the request of the City.

17.3. City may conduct such investigations as City deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any Bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications, and financial ability of Bidders, proposed Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons and organizations to perform and furnish the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents to City's satisfaction within the prescribed time.

17.4. Contractor shall perform with his own organization, work of a value not less than 35% of the value embraced on the Contract, unless otherwise approved by the City.

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17.5. If the Contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded to lowest responsible and responsive Bidder.

17.6. OMITTED.

17.7. A contract is not awarded until formal City Council authorization. If the Contract is to be awarded, City will award the Contract within 90 days after the day of the Bid opening unless extended in writing. No other act of City or others will constitute acceptance of a Bid. Upon the contract award, a Notice of Award will be issued by the City.

17.7.1. The contractor is required to fill out and sign the Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295 and the form must be submitted to the Project Manager before the contract will be presented to the City Council. The form can be obtained at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/forms/1295/1295.pdf

17.8. Failure or refusal to comply with the requirements may result in rejection of Bid.

18. Signing of Agreement

18.1. When City issues a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it will be accompanied by the required number of unsigned counterparts of the Project Manual. Within 14 days thereafter, Contractor shall sign and deliver the required number of counterparts of the Project Manual to City with the required Bonds, Certificates of Insurance, and all other required documentation.

18.2. City shall thereafter deliver one fully signed counterpart to Contractor.

https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/forms/1295/1295.pdf

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

Each bidder, offeror or respondent to a City of Fort Worth procurement is required to complete a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire or certify that one is current and on file with the City Secretary's Office pursuant to state law.

If a member of the Fort Worth City Council, any one or more of the City Manager or Assistant City Managers, or an agent of the City who exercise discretion in the planning, recommending, selecting or contracting with a bidder, offeror or respondent is affiliated with your company, then a Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statement (CIS) may be required.

You are urged to consult with counsel regarding the applicability of these forms and Local Government Code Chapter 176 to your company.

Form CIQ (Conflict of Interest Questionnaire) (state.tx.us) https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/forms/conflict/CIS.pdf

CIQ Form does not apply

CIQ Form is on file with City Secretary

CIQ Form is being provided to the City Secretary

CIS Form does not apply

CIS Form is on File with City Secretary

CIS Form is being provided to the City Secretary

BIDDER:

By:

Signature:

Title:

The referenced forms may be downloaded from the links provided below.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

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2018 Bond Railroad Trinity Railway Express at Riverside Drive Safety Improvements

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BID FORM

TO:

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

2.4.

2.5.

2.6.

a.

b.

c.

SECTION 00 41 00

BID FORM

Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid.

"collusive practice" means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or without the knowledge of City, a purpose of which is to establish Bid prices at artificial, non-competitive levels.

Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding.

Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract.

For the purposes of this Paragraph:

"corrupt practice" means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any thing of value likely to influence the action of a public official in the bidding process.

"fraudulent practice" means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to influence the bidding process to the detriment of City (b) to establish Bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive City of the benefits of free and open competition.

FOR:

City Project No.:

2018 Bond Railroad Trinity Railway Express at Riverside Drive Safety Improvements

104004

2. BIDDER Acknowledgements and Certification

In submitting this Bid, Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the INVITATION TO BIDDERS and

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid Bond.

The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with City in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform and furnish all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Bid Price and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.

The Purchasing Manager

1. Enter Into Agreement

200 Texas Street

City of Fort Worth, Texas 76102 c/o: The Purchasing Division

Units/Sections: Base Bid

Bidder is aware of all costs to provide the required insurance, will do so pending contract award, and will provide a valid insurance certificate meeting all requirements within 14 days of notification of award.

Bidder certifies that this Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation.

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a.

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4.2.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

6.1.

6.2.

6.3

Any additional documents that may be required by Section 12 of the Instructions to Bidders

6. Total Bid Amount

It is understood and agreed by the Bidder in signing this proposal that the total bid amount entered below is subject to verification and/or modification by multiplying the unit bid prices for each pay item by the respective estimated quantities shown in this proposal and then totaling all of the extended amounts.

This Bid Form, Section 00 41 00

Proposal Form, Section 00 42 43

Required Bid Bond, Section 00 43 13 issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraph

5.01 of the General Conditions.

Total Bid days after the date when the the Contract Time commences to run as provided in Paragraph 2.03 of the General Conditions.

Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated damages in the event of failure to complete the Work {and/or achievement of Milestones} within the times specified in the Agreement.

Prequalification Statement, Section 00 45 12

Conflict of Interest Affidavit, Section 00 35 13

5. Attached to this Bid

The following documents are attached to and made a part of this Bid:

*If necessary, CIQ or CIS forms are to be provided directly to City Secretary

$0.00

Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following bid amount. In the space provided below, please enter the total bid amount for this project. Only this figure will be read publicly by the City at the bid opening.

3. Prequalification

4. Time of Completion

The Work will be complete for Final Acceptance within

"coercive practice" means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the execution of the

Contract.

The Bidder acknowledges that the following work types must be performed only by prequalified contractors and subcontractors:

Water Distribution, Urban and Renewal, 12-inch and smaller

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Title:

Company:

Address:

Email:

Phone:

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Addendum No. 2:

7. Bid Submittal

Initial

This Bid is submitted on

By:____________________________________________

Receipt is acknowledged of the following Addenda:

Addendum No. 1:

Respectfully submitted, by the entity named below.

State of Incorporation:

Addendum No. 3:

Addendum No. 4:

(Printed Name)

(Signature)

Corporate Seal:

CITY OF FORT WORTH

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BID PROPOSAL

1 0104 6001 REMOVING CONC (PAV) 104 SY 75 -$

2 0104 6011 REMOVING CONC (MEDIANS) 104 SY 31 -$

3 0104 6015 REMOVING CONC (SIDEWALKS) 104 SY 41 -$

4 0104 6017 REMOVING CONC (DRIVEWAYS) 104 SY 120 -$

5 0104 6029 REMOVING CONC (CURB OR CURB & GUTTER) 104 LF 204 -$

6 0105 6046 REMOVING STAB BASE & ASPH PAV (0"-10") 105 SY 814 -$

7 0110 6001 EXCAVATION (ROADWAY) 110 CY 5 -$

8 0132 6001 EMBANKMENT (FINAL)ORD COMP)(TY A) 132 CY 40 -$

9 0161 6017 COMPOST MANUF TOPSOIL (4") 161 SY 275 -$

10 0162 6002 BLOCK SODDING 162 SY 275 -$

11 0432 6006 RIPRAP (CONC)(CL B) 432 CY 1 -$

12 0450 6049 RAIL (HANDRAIL)(TY C) 450 LF 168 -$

13 0479 6005 ADJUSTING MANHOLES (WATER VALVE BOX) 479 EA 1 -$

14 0496 6043 REMOVE STR (SMALL FENCE) 496 LF 8 -$

15 0500 6001 MOBILIZATION 500 LS 1 -$

16 0502 6001 BARRICADES, SIGNS AND TRAFFIC HANDLING 502 MO 6 -$

17 0506 6040 BIODEG EROSN CONT LOGS (INSTL) (8") 506 LF 50 -$

18 0506 6043 BIODEG EROSN CONT LOGS (REMOVE) 506 LF 50 -$

19 0528 6003 COLORED TEXTURED CONC (8") 528 SY 69 -$

20 0529 6002 CONC CURB (TY II) 529 LF 14 -$

21 0529 6008 CONC CURB & GUTTER (TY II) 529 LF 360 -$

22 0531 6001 CONC SIDEWALKS (4") 531 SY 222 -$

23 0536 6006 CONC MEDIAN(MONO NOSE) 536 SY 3 -$

24 0618 6046 CONDT (PVC) (SCH 80) (2") 618 LF 125 -$

25 0618 6047 CONDT (PVC) (SCH 80) (2") (BORE) 618 LF 150 -$

26 0620 6010 ELEC CONDR (NO.6) INSULATED 620 LF 275 -$

27 0624 6010 GROUND BOX TY D (162922)W/APRON 618 EA 3 -$

28 0624 6028 REMOVE GROUND BOX 624 EA 1 -$

29 0644 6001 IN SM RD SN SUP&AM TY10BWG(1)SA(P) 644 EA 4 -$

30 0644 6076 REMOVE SM RD SN SUP&AM 644 EA 3 -$

31 0666 6036 REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)8"(SLD)(100MIL) 666 LF 395 -$

32 0666 6048 REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)24"(SLD)(100MIL) 666 LF 160 -$

33 0666 6093 REFL PAV MRK TY I (W)(RR XING)(100MIL) 666 EA 4 -$

34 0666 6144 REFL PAV MRK TY I (Y)18"(SLD)(100MIL) 666 LF 30 -$

35 0666 6171 REFL PAV MRK TY II (W) 6" (BRK) 666 LF 185 -$

36 0666 6178 REFL PAV MRK TY II (W) 8" (SLD) 666 LF 395 -$

37 0666 6182 REFL PAV MRK TY II (W) 24" (SLD) 666 LF 160 -$

38 0666 6196 REFL PAV MRK TY II (W) (RR XING) 666 EA 4 -$

39 0666 6210 REFL PAV MRK TY II (Y) 6" (SLD) 666 LF 870 -$

40 0666 6213 REFL PAV MRK TY II (Y) 18" (SLD) 666 LF 30 -$

41 0666 6306 RE PM W/RET REQ TY I (W)6"(BRK)(100MIL) 666 LF 185 -$

42 0666 6321 RE PM W/RET REQ TY I (Y)6"(SLD)(100MIL) 666 LF 870 -$

43 0672 6007 REFL PAV MRKR TY I-C 672 EA 3 -$

44 0672 6009 REFL PAV MRKR TY II-A-A 672 EA 38 -$

45 0672 6010 REFL PAV MRKR TY II-C-R 672 EA 10 -$

46 0677 6001 ELIM EXT PAV MRK & MRKS (4") 677 LF 756 -$

47 0677 6003 ELIM EXT PAV MRK & MRKS (8") 677 LF 50 -$

48 0677 6007 ELIM EXT PAV MRK & MRKS (24") 677 LF 147 -$

49 0677 6016 ELIM EXT PAV MRK & MRKS (RR XING) 677 EA 4 -$

50 0678 6002 PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (6") 678 LF 1055 -$

51 0678 6004 PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (8") 678 LF 395 -$

52 0678 6007 PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (18") 678 LF 30 -$

53 0678 6008 PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (24") 678 LF 160 -$

54 0678 6020 PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (RR XING) 678 EA 4 -$

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PROPOSAL FORM

Description

Project Item Information Bidder's Proposal

Unit 1 - Base Bid

UNIT PRICE BID Bidder's Application

TxDOT Specification Section No.

TxDOT Bid Item No.

Bidlist Item No.

Unit of Measure

Bid Quantity

Unit Price Bid Value

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PROPOSAL FORM

Description

Project Item Information Bidder's Proposal

Unit 1 - Base Bid

UNIT PRICE BID Bidder's Application

TxDOT Specification Section No.

TxDOT Bid Item No.

Bidlist Item No.

Unit of Measure

Bid Quantity

Unit Price Bid Value

55 0678 6033 PAV SURF PREP FOR MRK (RPM) 678 EA 51 -$

56 0684 6034 TRF SIG CBL (TY A)(14 AWG)(8 CONDR) 684 LF 395 -$

57 0690 6084 INSTL VID IMAGE VEH DET SYS (VIVDS) 690 EA 1 -$

58 1004 6001 TREE PROTECTION 1004 EA 1 -$

59 3062 6001 TACK COAT 3062 GAL 65 -$

60 3076 6028 D-GR HMA TY-C SAC-A PG70-28 3076 TON 112 -$

61 5003 6002 RETROFIT DET WARN SURF(CAST IN PLACE) 5003 SF 40 -$

62 6001 6001 PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN 6001 DAY 28 -$

63 6010 6002 CCTV FIELD EQUIPMENT (DIGITAL) 6010 EA 1 -$

64 6010 6004 CCTV MOUNT (POLE) 6010 EA 1 -$

65 6499 6001 RAILROAD PREEMPTION SYSTEM 6499 EA 1 -$

66 7021 6041 GRAVEL 7021 SY 22 -$

67 7021 6101 FIRE HYDRANT RELOCATE & RECONNECT 7021 EA 1 -$

68 7211 6105 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING FENCE 7211 LF 8 -$

69 9606 6055 EROSION CONTROL MAINTENANCE 9606 DOL 1 $ 5,000.00 5,000.00$

70 9606 6056 SAFETY CONTINGENCY 9606 DOL 1 $ 10,000.00 10,000.00$

71 9606 6068 RAILROAD FLAGGERS 9606 DOL 1 $ 50,000.00 50,000.00$

$65,000.00

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Total Bid

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BID BOND

designated as day of , 2024.

BY:

ATTEST:

NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such that if the City shall award

WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a bid or proposal to perform Work for the following project 2018 Bond Railroad Trinity Railway Express at Riverside Drive Safety Improvements duly authorized to do business in the State of Texas, known as “Surety” herein, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Fort Worth, a municipal corporation created pursuant to the laws of Texas, known as “City” herein, in the penal sum of five percent (5%) of Bidder’s maximum bid price, in lawful money of the United States, to be paid in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

the Contract for the foregoing project to the Principal, and the Principal shall satisfy all requirements and conditions required for the execution of the Contract and shall enter into the Contract in writing with the City in accordance with the terms of such same, then this obligation shall be and become null and void. If, however, the Principal fails to execute such Contract in accordance with the terms of same or fails to satisfy all requirements and conditions required for the execution of the Contract, this bond shall become the property of the City, without recourse of the Principal and/or Surety, not to exceed the penalty hereof, and shall be used to compensate City for the difference between Principal’s total bid amount and the next selected bidder’s total bid amount.

PRINCIPAL:

Signature

Name and TitleWitness as to Principal

SECTION 00 43 13

KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:

BID BOND

, known asThat we, "Bidder" herein and a corporate surety

PROVIDED FURTHER, that if any legal action be filed on this Bond, venue shall lie in Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have SIGNED and SEALED this instrument by duly authorized agents and officers on this the

CITY OF FORT WORTH

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BID BOND

Address:

SURETY:

BY:

Address:

Attach Power of Attorney (Surety) for Attorney-in-Fact

*Note:

END OF SECTION

Signature

Name and Title

If signed by an officer of the Surety Company, there must be on file a certified extract from the by laws showing that this person has authority to sign such obligation. If Surety’s physical address is different from its mailing address, both must be provided. The date of the bond shall not be prior to the date the Contract is awarded.

Witness as to Surety Telephone Number:

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BIDDERS PREQUALIFICATIONS

CITY OF FORT WORTH

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Revised August 13, 2021

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BIDDERS PREQUALIFICATIONS

(CITY…