3-20260128 - Somerset High School Welding Lab Bid Package.pdf

REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED

PROPOSALS FOR

SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL WELDING LAB

PROJECTS NO.: RFCSP# 26-100

SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Somerset ISD –CSP Bid Package – Welding Lab

SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS

PROJECTS NO.: RFCSP# 26-100

Date: February 2, 2026

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS:

The Somerset Independent School District (“District” or “SISD” or “Owner”) is seeking general contractors and requesting proposals (“Proposal”) through a Competitive Sealed Proposal procurement method (“RFCSP”) pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, Subchapter D, Sec. 2269.152, et. seq. for the following project(s):

Renovation and Construction of a Welding Lab at Somerset High School

Hereinafter referred to as “Project(s).”

Information regarding this procurement and the Project is described further below.

General Information:

PROPOSALS DUE: FEBRUARY 20, 2026 2 PM CST on

COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR:

SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL WELDING LAB

The evaluation criteria specified herein will be used to determine which Proposal represents the best value for the District. The District reserves the right to request additional information. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all responses, to waive all technicalities, and to accept the proposal(s) that are determined to represent the best value for the District.

By providing a Proposal, each firm agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the District, its Trustees, agents and employees, and any reference sources, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendation of any Proposal; waiver of any requirements in the Proposal package, acceptance or rejection of any Proposal and award of a contract. The ranking/selection of the proposed Proposal(s) will be presented to the Board, and the Board may delegate authority to Administration to negotiate, finalize, and execute a contract.

Proposals and the pricing therein must be held open for ninety (90) days following the deadline for receipt of the Proposals.

INSTRUCTION TO PROPOSERS

I. General Information

1. Pursuant to the provisions of the Texas Government Code Ch. 2269 it is the intent of the District to select a contractor through a Competitive Sealed Proposal method for the Project described above.

2. The District will evaluate and provide an advisory ranking to the Board for consideration and approval based on the criteria set out herein.

3. The estimated construction budget for the Project scope is ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100s DOLLARS ($1,300,000.00) with an additional Owner’s Contingency of ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100s DOLLARS ($100,000.00) The plans and specifications for this project will also be provided in a separate file due to file size. The construction budget presented is approximate and is presented in 2026 dollars.

4. ANTICIPATED SELECTION SCHEDULE

Item Date 1st Advertisement February 2, 2026 2nd Advertisement February 9, 2026 Pre-Proposal Meeting February 10, 2026 Request for Information/Clarification from Proposers

February 13, 2026 at

2:00 PM CST

Addenda to Respond to RFIs to Proposers February 17, 2026 Proposals Due (Proposal Opening shortly thereafter) February 20, 2026 Proposal Tabulation & Recommendation of Award February 23, 2026 Board Meeting March 02, 2026 at 6:30 PM CST

5. Design Professional. The design professional for the project(s) is:

Wheaton Engineering and Environmental Science, LLC 410 S Enterprise Prkwy.

Corpus Christi, TX 78405 Office 361-299-1801 Mob. 361-215-9846 Ron Wheaton, P.E.

5. Scope of Work: As part of the required services, the selected Contractor will construct the following project(s): converting and renovating three CTE classrooms into a large welding lab at Somerset High School, with a minimum of thirty (30) prefabricated welding booths. The project includes demolition of interior dividing walls, electrical wiring for welding machines and associated work equipment, new duct work for ventilation at each booth, lighting, a new concrete exterior foundation and metal roof for outside work, masonry walls around the outside work space and other related work.

Please refer to the Project Manual (Drawings and Specifications from Wheaton Engineering dated December 18, 2025 (287 pages)) included in Attachment 1 regarding services for the project.

6. Pre-Proposal Meeting: There will be a non-mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting on

February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST; however, attendance is strongly encouraged.

Interested parties will meet at the following location: Administration Offices of Somerset Independent School District, Room 2, 7791 6th Street Somerset, Texas 78069. Verbal questions or inquiries will not be accepted or considered binding. Only information provided through a formal addendum issued by the District shall be considered official and binding. Representatives of the Architect/Engineer and possible Owner will be present at this meeting. All Proposers are strongly encouraged to attend.

7. Questions/Request for Clarification: All questions regarding this invitation must be submitted in writing to:

Somerset ISD Attn: Luis Gomez, Chief Financial Officer 7791 6th Street

Somerset, Texas 78069 Phone: 210-750-8955 Email: luis.gomez@sisdk12.net

Requests for information/interpretation must be received by February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST. Only questions answered by formal written addenda posted on the District website.

Addenda will be posted on the District’s Bonfire Portal https://sisdk12.bonfirehub.com/portal . It is the responsibility of each Proposer to obtain all addenda that pertains to this Proposal package. Failure to receive such addenda does not relieve Proposer from any obligation under any proposal submitted.

All formal written addenda become a part of the procurement documents.

8. Deadline, Location, and Form: Proposals must be received no later than February 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM CST through the Bonfire Portal https://sisdk12.bonfirehub.com/portal . Late responses will not be considered.

Proposals submitted prior to the above deadline may be modified provided such modifications are sealed and received at the designated location, prior to the time and date set for Proposals. Proposals received after the deadline will NOT be accepted and will be returned unopened to the Proposer. Proposals will not be returned to Proposer.

Information submitted by Proposers in response to this Proposal package shall become the property of the Owner.

A proposal may be withdrawn only upon request by the Proposer or duly authorized representative, provided such request is received by the Owner at the place designated https://sisdk12.bonfirehub.com/portal https://sisdk12.bonfirehub.com/portal for receipt of proposals and prior to the time fixed for the opening of Proposals.

Proposals will be publicly opened and read immediately following the deadline for receiving the Proposal via Microsoft Teams at:

Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23471221706160?p=aSfcodndoivZV2MedN Meeting ID: 234 712 217 061 60 Passcode: o6G9AD3d

Any questions pertaining to the procedure should be addressed to the Chief Financial Officer, Luis Gomez, at 210-750-8955 or luis.gomez@sisdk12.net. Any Proposal received later than the specified time shall be disqualified.

9. District Point-of-Contact. The point of contact for this procurement process shall be:

Somerset ISD Attn: Luis Gomez , Chief Financial Officer 7791 6th Street

Somerset, Texas 78069 Phone: 210-750-8955 Email: luis.gomez@sisdk12.net

In order to ensure the integrity of the selection process, Proposer’s employees, officers, agents, or other representatives shall not lobby or attempt to influence a vote or recommendation related to the Proposer’s response, directly or indirectly, through any contact with school board members, other District officials or employees from the date this Proposal package is released until a contract is executed. This Proposal package is subject to cancellation by the District if any person significantly involved in initiating, negotiating, securing, drafting, or creating the offer on behalf of District, is at any time while the Proposal package is in effect, an employee of any other party to the Proposal package in any capacity or a consultant to any other party of the Proposal package with respect to the subject matter of the Proposal package.

10. Public Information. The District fully complies with the Texas Public Information Act.

During the course of the selection process any Proposal is exempt from disclosure to the public under the Texas Public Information Act. The submitted Proposals will, upon the award of the contract, become a public record; and therefore, subject to disclosure to any person who makes a proper request for review of the documents. Some of the information you may provide in your submitted Proposal may contain commercial or financial information which you consider privileged or confidential or may be of a nature which you feel may cause substantial competitive harm to your business if disclosed by the District to a third-party even after the award. You may be entitled to protect this information at the time a request is made for disclosure; however, you will need to consult your legal counsel to assure that this kind of information, if included in your Proposal, is properly marked as https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23471221706160?p=aSfcodndoivZV2MedN confidential prior to submission of your Proposal. Wholesale marking of your entire Proposal “Confidential” or “Proprietary” will not be effective. The District fully complies with the Texas Public Information Act. In the event information from your Proposal is requested, the District will use its best efforts to notify the Proposer of such request but will have no duty to assert any claim to the Attorney General regarding that the Proposal or any parts of the Proposal are not subject to disclosure under the Act.

11. Owner’s Reservation of Rights. The Owner reserves the right to divide the Project into multiple parts, to reject any and all Proposals and re-solicit for new Proposals, or to reject any and all Proposals and temporarily or permanently abandon the Project. Owner makes no representations, written or oral, that it will enter into any form of agreement with any Proposer to this RFCSP Proposal package for any project and no such representation is intended or should be construed by the issuance of this RFCSP Proposal package.

12. Proposers are expected to examine this RFCSP Proposal package carefully, understand the terms and conditions for providing the services listed herein and respond completely.

FAILURE TO COMPLETE AND PROVIDE ANY OF THE REQUIRED

INFORMATION AND/OR FORMS MAY RESULT IN THE PROPOSER’S PROPOSAL

BEING DEEMED NON-RESPONSIVE AND THEREFORE DISQUALIFIED FROM

CONSIDERATION.

II. Contents of Proposal

Please refer to Exhibits A – H, attached hereto for the full Proposal and required forms.

Proposers are required to submit all required forms attached as Exhibits A-H and submit those with their Proposal by the deadline.

III. Method of Selection.

The Proposals will be evaluated and ranked on the basis of the following criteria:

1. Firm’s Pricing Proposal and proposed estimated construction schedule (40 points)

2. Firm’s Experience and Reputation as a Contractor on Projects of a Similar Size and

Scope – (30 points)

3. Firm’s Past Experience with Somerset ISD – (10 points)

4. Firm’s Proposed Personnel and Experience – (10 points)

5. Firm’s Financial capability is appropriate to the size and scope of the project (5 points)

6. Firm’s Safety Record and Claims/Litigation (5 points)

Total Points: (100 points/100 points)

By submitting its Proposals in response to this Request, the Proposer accepts the evaluation process and methodology, and further, acknowledges and accepts that determination of the “best value” offeror will require subjective judgments by the District.

All properly submitted Proposals will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked by an advisory Evaluation Committee. The evaluation of the Proposals shall be based on the criteria and weight of the criteria provided above. An advisory ranking will then be presented to the Board of Trustees at the next possible Board Meeting after completion of the evaluation for approval, and if approved, the Board is anticipated to delegate the negotiation and execution of the Contract to Administration.

Proposer acknowledges and accepts that any costs incurred from the Proposer’s participation in this CSP process shall be at the sole risk and responsibility of the Proposer.

IV. Form of Agreement

The District intends to use a form of AIA Document, as modified by Owner. Copies of the form of agreement are included with this RFCSP in a separate file for review (See Attachment 2).

Proposers are strongly encouraged to review the contract in detail before providing their Proposal.

Note: By responding to this RFCSP, the Respondent agrees to the contract provisions contained in the Attachment 2 (AIA A104, as modified by Owner). Please delineate any comments or requested changes and include an explanation for the requested change, otherwise Respondent will be deemed to have accepted the form of the contract.

Respondent’s proposal will be deemed to have been made based on the terms as stated in Form of Contract. The final contract is subject to review and approval by Somerset ISD’s legal counsel.

Please note that a Payment Bond and Performance Bond, each in an amount equal to 100% of the Contract Sum conditioned upon the faithful performance of the Contract, will be required. Please note that all bonding companies presented must be acceptable to the owner.

Proposers are advised that the Texas Prevailing Wage Law will be administered in accordance with the General Conditions provided. A copy of the Prevailing Wage Rates for this project are included in Attachment 2. The construction of this Project is subject to Chapter 2258 of the Texas Government Code. Among other things, this Chapter provides that it shall be mandatory for a Contractor and upon any subcontractor under him to pay not less than the prevailing rates of per diem wages in the locality at the time of construction to all laborers, workmen, and mechanics employed by them in the execution of the contract.

V. SUBSTITUTIONS OF MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

The materials, products and equipment described in the Construction 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 materials or equipment provided that same meets the requirements of the particular project and is approved in an addendum as a substitution prior to the submission of proposals. Each such request shall include the name of the material or equipment for which it is to be substituted and a complete description of the proposed substitute including drawings, cuts, performance and test data and any other information necessary for an evaluation. The Architect/Engineer’s decision of approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final. If the Architect/Engineer approves any proposed substitution prior to receipt of proposals, such approval will be set forth in an Addendum. Proposers shall not rely upon approvals made in any other manner.

VI. PROPOSAL SECURITY

No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by a Bid Bond executed on an AIA Document A310-2010 Proposal Bond form. The amount shall be not less than ten percent (10%) of the greatest amount proposed (considering alternates, if any). The Bid Bond shall insure the execution of the contract and the furnishing of an acceptable Performance Bond and Payment Bond by the successful Offeror within ten (10) days after notification of award to such Offeror and that this proposal will not be withdrawn within ninety (90) days after date of opening of proposals without the consent of the Owner.

VII. WAIVER OF CLAIMS: BY SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL, EACH RESPONDENT

AGREES TO WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO CLAIMS AGAINST THE DISTRICT, OR

PERSONS AUTHORIZED BY THE DISTRICT, INCLUDING THE DISTRICT’S

ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER, FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING FROM

THE OWNER’S OR SAID PERSON’S EVALUATION OF THE PROPOSER’S

PROPOSAL AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THIS SPECIFIC PROJECT.

ATTACHMENT 1

PROJECT SCOPE AND DETAILS

SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROJECTS NO: RFCSP# 26-100

A copy of the Project Manual prepared by the Architect/Engineer of record is also provided with this RFCSP bid package as a separate file. Please refer to the Project Manual for project specifics. Drawings and specifications have been prepared by the Design Professional listed above. General project information is provided below.

SOMERSET HIGH SCHOOL WELDING LAB

General Information on Project Site and Scope:

• Location: Somerset High School 7650 South Loop 1604 Somerset, Texas 78069

• Campus/Facility Name: Somerset High School Welding Lab

• Estimated total project budget: $1,300,000 with an additional $100,000 Owner’s contingency

Anticipated Project Schedule/Key Project Milestones:

Substantial Completion: August 5, 2026

The District reserves the right to adjust the schedule as needed.

ATTACHMENT 2

FORM OF AGREEMENT AND PREVAILING WAGE RATE SCHEDULE

SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROJECTS NO: RFCSP# 26-100

Please refer to AIA® Document A104® – 2017, Standard Short Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, as modified by Owner provided in a separate document due to file size.

By responding to this RFCSP, the Proposer agrees to the contract provisions contained in the attached form of agreement unless specific modifications are requested, which may or may not be accepted at the District’s discretion. Any comments, objects or requested changes to the form of agreement shall be submitted in writing with the Proposer’s Proposal, otherwise Proposer will be deemed to have accepted the form of the agreement included with this RFCSP. The final contract is subject to review and approval of the District’s Board of Trustees and review by the District’s legal counsel.

PREVAILING WAGE RATES

Prevailing Wage Rate Schedule

"General Decision Number: TX20260231 01/02/2026

Superseded General Decision Number: TX20250231

State: Texas

Construction Type: Building

County: Bexar County in Texas.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/02/2026

ASBE0087-014 06/03/2024

Rates Fringes

ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST

INSULATOR (Duct, Pipe and Mechanical System Insulation)....$ 29.50 8.79

BOIL0074-003 01/01/2025

Rates Fringes

BOILERMAKER......................$ 33.17 24.92

ELEC0060-003 05/26/2025

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN (Communication Technician Only).................$ 37.45 18%+5.45

ELEC0060-004 05/26/2025

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN (Excludes Low Voltage Wiring)..................$ 37.45 18%+5.45

ELEV0081-001 01/01/2025

Rates Fringes

ELEVATOR MECHANIC................$ 51.11 38.435+a+b

FOOTNOTES:

a. 6% under 5 years based on regular hourly rate for all hours worked. 8% over 5 years based on regular hourly rate for all hours worked.

b. Holidays: New Year's Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day;

Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day;

Christmas Day; and Veterans Day.

ENGI0450-002 04/01/2024

Rates Fringes

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Cranes......................$ 39.47 10.39

IRON0066-013 06/01/2025

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL...........$ 27.95 8.03

IRON0084-011 06/01/2024

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL...........$ 28.26 8.13

PLUM0142-009 07/02/2025

Rates Fringes

HVAC MECHANIC (Electrical Temperature Control Installation & Unit Installation Only)...............$ 38.97 11.48 PIPEFITTER (Including HVAC Pipe Installation)...............$ 38.97 11.48 Including HVAC Pipe Installation

PLUMBER..........................$ 38.97 11.48

Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation

SFTX0669-002 04/01/2025

Rates Fringes

SPRINKLER FITTER (Fire Sprinklers)......................$ 38.57 24.47

SHEE0067-004 07/01/2025

Rates Fringes

Sheet metal worker Excludes HVAC Duct Installation................$ 34.10 16.10

HVAC Duct Installation Only.$ 34.10 16.10

SUTX2014-006 07/21/2014

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER.......................$ 22.15 0.00

CARPENTER (Acoustical Ceiling Installation Only)...............$ 17.83 0.00

CARPENTER (Form Work Only).......$ 13.63 0.00

CARPENTER, Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation................$ 16.86 4.17

CAULKER..........................$ 15.00 0.00

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 22.27 5.30

DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER...........$ 13.81 0.00

DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD

INSTALLER........................$ 15.18 0.00

ELECTRICIAN (Low Voltage Wiring Only).....................$ 20.39 3.04

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING..........$ 12.27 0.00

LABORER: Common or General......$ 10.75 0.00

LABORER: Mason Tender - Brick...$ 11.88 0.00

LABORER: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete..................$ 12.00 0.00

LABORER: Pipelayer..............$ 11.00 0.00

LABORER: Roof Tearoff...........$ 11.28 0.00

LABORER: Landscape and Irrigation.......................$ 8.00 0.00

OPERATOR:

Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe.......$ 15.98 0.00

OPERATOR: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader................$ 14.00 0.00

OPERATOR: Bulldozer.............$ 14.00 0.00

OPERATOR: Drill.................$ 14.50 0.00

OPERATOR: Forklift..............$ 12.50 0.00

OPERATOR: Grader/Blade..........$ 23.00 5.07

OPERATOR: Loader................$ 12.79 0.00

OPERATOR: Mechanic..............$ 18.75 5.12

OPERATOR: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete).........$ 16.03 0.00

OPERATOR: Roller................$ 12.00 0.00

PAINTER (Brush, Roller and Spray), Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping.................$ 13.07 0.00

ROOFER...........................$ 12.00 0.00

TILE FINISHER....................$ 11.32 0.00

TILE SETTER......................$ 14.94 0.00

TRUCK DRIVER: Dump Truck........$ 12.39 1.18

TRUCK DRIVER: Flatbed Truck.....$ 19.65 8.57

TRUCK DRIVER: Semi-Trailer Truck............................$ 12.50 0.00

TRUCK DRIVER: Water Truck.......$ 12.00 4.11

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Note: Executive Order 13658 generally applies to contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act that were awarded on or between January 1, 2015 and January 29, 2022, and that have not been renewed or extended on or after January 30, 2022. Executive Order 13658 does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts regardless of when they were awarded.

If a contract is subject to Executive Order 13658, the contractor must pay all covered workers at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in 2025. The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under Executive Order 13658 is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (iii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classifications and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the type(s) of construction and geographic area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order under rate identifiers indicating whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate), a survey rate, a weighted union average rate, a state adopted rate, or a supplemental classification rate.

Union Rate Identifiers

A four-letter identifier beginning with characters other than ""SU"", ""UAVG"", ?SA?, or ?SC? denotes that a union rate was prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2024. PLUM is an identifier of the union whose collectively bargained rate prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers.

0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. The date, 07/01/2024 in the example, is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all changes over time that are reported to WHD in the rates in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing the classification.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

The UAVG identifier indicates that no single rate prevailed for those classifications, but that 100% of the data reported for the classifications reflected union rates. EXAMPLE:

UAVG-OH-0010 01/01/2024. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the State of Ohio.

The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. The date, 01/01/2024 in the example, indicates the date the wage determination was updated to reflect the most current union average rate.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January, to reflect a weighted average of the current rates in the collective bargaining agreements on which the rate is based.

Survey Rate Identifiers

The ""SU"" identifier indicates that either a single non-union rate prevailed (as defined in 29 CFR 1.2) for this classification in the survey or that the rate was derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As a weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SUFL2022-007 6/27/2024. SU indicates the rate is a single non-union prevailing rate or a weighted average of survey data for that classification. FL indicates the State of Florida. 2022 is the year of the survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. The date, 6/27/2024 in the example, indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

?SU? wage rates typically remain in effect until a new survey is conducted. However, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has the discretion to update such rates under 29 CFR 1.6(c)(1).

State Adopted Rate Identifiers

The ""SA"" identifier indicates that the classifications and prevailing wage rates set by a state (or local) government were adopted under 29 C.F.R 1.3(g)-(h). Example: SAME2023-007 01/03/2024. SA reflects that the rates are state adopted. ME refers to the State of Maine. 2023 is the year during which the state completed the survey on which the listed classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination.

The date, 01/03/2024 in the example, reflects the date on which the classifications and rates under the ?SA? identifier took effect under state law in the state from which the rates were adopted.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:

a) a survey underlying a wage determination

b) an existing published wage determination

c) an initial WHD letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

d) an initial conformance (additional classification and rate) determination

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be directed to the WHD Branch of Wage Surveys. Requests can be submitted via email to davisbaconinfo@dol.gov or by mail to:

Branch of Wage Surveys Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

Regarding any other wage determination matter such as conformance decisions, requests for initial decisions should be directed to the WHD Branch of Construction Wage Determinations.

Requests can be submitted via email to BCWD-Office@dol.gov or by mail to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2) If an initial decision has been issued, then any interested party (those affected by the action) that disagrees with the decision can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7).

Requests for review and reconsideration can be submitted via email to dba.reconsideration@dol.gov or by mail to:

Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210.

END OF GENERAL DECISION

EXHIBIT A

REQUIRED FORM - PROPOSAL FORM

SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

RFCSP# 26-100

Sealed proposal will be received by the Owner until FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2026 AT 2:00PM (CST) through the Bonfire Portal unless that time is extended by Addendum hereto issued to those prospective Offerors. We will host the Proposal Opening “Virtually” via Microsoft Teams at:

Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23471221706160?p=aSfcodndoivZV2MedN Meeting ID: 234 712 217 061 60 Passcode: o6G9AD3d

All proposals received will thereupon be opened and read aloud, except as provided herein.

Responses not submitted as specified may be grounds for rejection or disqualification.

GENERAL INFORMATION

a. Legal name of the company:

b. Authorized point of contact for the company:

Name:_____________________________ Cell phone:_________________________

c. Address of office that would be providing services:

d. Telephone number: ___________________

e. Email: ________________________

f. Number of years in Business: __________

g. Type of Operation: Individual _______ Partnership _______ Corporation _______

Limited Liability Company ______ Other _______ (explain: ___________________)

h. Number of Employees: _________ https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/23471221706160?p=aSfcodndoivZV2MedN

i. Is your company currently for sale or involved in any transaction to expand or to become acquired by another business entity? If yes, please explain the impact both in organizational and directional terms.

j. Does any relationship exist between your company and any of District’s officers, employees whether by relative, business associate, capital funding agreement or any other such kinship? If yes, please explain.

CRITERIA 1: Pricing Proposal

1. Please complete the form in Exhibit B. Proposer will be evaluated based on the responses provided there for this criteria.

CRITERIA 2: Firm’s Experience and Reputation as a General Contractor on Projects of a Similar Size and Scope

1. Provide references for no less than three (3) public entities with which Proposer currently has contracts and / or has previously provided construction services of equal type and scope within the past five (5) years. DO NOT USE REFERENCES FROM SOMERSET ISD’S

OFFICIALS.

2. Describe your firm’s past performance on other contracts for school district (including cost control, cost savings, schedule control) and your firm’s demonstrated technical competence and management qualifications with construction projects, particularly those that are similar to the proposed project type.

3. Provide a minimum of three (3) and a maximum of five (5) projects with photos for which your firm has provided/is providing construction services which are most similar to this Project. In determining which projects are most similar, consider: same or related use of facilities related size and complexity; whether the project consisted of an expansion of an existing facility or new construction; how many members of the proposed team (and their role) worked on the listed project; and, how recently the project was completed. List the projects in priority order, with the most similar projects listed first.

4. For each of the listed projects in response to Item #3, above, provide the following information:

construction cost (original Budget and final construction cost), current phase of development, estimated (or past) completion date, type of construction services provided (CM-at-risk with GMP, CM-agency, design/build, General Contractor-low Proposal, General Contractor through sealed Submittals), owner’s contact person and telephone number, and the name and telephone number of the project architect.

5. Provide details regarding any special services, management characteristics or other benefits / advantages offered for the District in selecting your company.

6. Describe your company’s quality assurance program, what are your company’s requirements, and how are they measured? In particular, describe the way your firm maintains quality control during the pre-construction and construction phases.

7. Provide references for no less than three (3) public entities with which Proposer currently has contracts and / or has previously provided construction management services of equal type and scope within the past five (5) years. DO NOT USE REFERENCES FROM SOMERSET

ISD’S OFFICIALS.

CRITERIA 3: Firm’s Past Experience with Somerset ISD

1. Describe your firm’s past performance on other contracts for Somerset ISD (including cost control, cost savings, schedule control). Identify Somerset ISD personnel with whom you worked on these projects.

CRITERIA 4: Firm’s Proposed Personnel Experience

1. Provide a project organization chart along with resumes of key personnel; Project Manager, Estimator, and Superintendent that shows experience with projects of similar size, complexity and scope. Include in your response the length of experience with the firm and within the industry. Highlight at least five (5) key projects that are similar to the project(s) in this RFCSP.

CRITERIA 5: Firm’s Financial capability is appropriate to the size and scope of the project

1. Is your company currently in default on any loan agreement or financing agreement with any bank, financial institution, or other entity? If yes, specify date(s), details, circumstances, and prospects for resolution.

2. Provide a financial rating of your company and any documentation (e.g. a Dunn & Bradstreet analysis), which indicates the financial stability of the company.

3. State whether you will provide a copy of your company's financial statements for the past two

(2) years, if requested by the District.

4. The District requires all contractors to carry general liability, auto liability and worker’s compensation/employer’s liability insurance coverage. All insurance coverages should remain in force during the term of contract. Please state the carrier, agent, amount, expiration date and length of time you have maintained coverage for general liability, auto liability and worker’s compensation/employer’s liability insurance coverage. Please confirm that you can carry insurance in the limits set out in proposed AIA contract template included with this Proposal package.

CRITERIA 6: Firm’s Safety Record and Claims/Litigation

1. Provide any details of all past or pending litigation or claims filed against your company arising out of or in connection with your company's performance under a contract for construction management and / or construction services. Describe how such suit or claims were resolved.

2. Provide your company’s safety Experience Modifier Rate (EMR), Recordable Incident Rate

(RIR) and your Loss Indicator Rate (LIR).

EXHIBIT B

REQUIRED FORM – PRICE PROPOSAL FORM

SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

(Note: Pricing evaluation will be evaluated as CRITERIA 1 in the RFCSP.)

Having examined Proposal and Contract Documents, the undersigned hereby declares that the undersigned has had the opportunity to visit the site, has had sufficient time to make all tests and investigations to arrive at an intelligent estimate of the cost of doing work, and has carefully examined the plans, specifications, and contract documents relating to the work covered by this proposal, and the undersigned agrees to do the work, and that no representations made by the Owner are in any sense a warranty, but are mere estimates for guidance of the contractor.

In submitting this Proposal, the undersigned agrees to the following:

2. Hold proposal open for acceptance for ninety (90) days following the deadline for Submissions.

3. Accept right of Owner to reject any or all proposals, to waive formalities and to accept proposal which Owner considers most advantageous.

4. Enter into and execute the proposed form of contract included with the Proposal package, if awarded, for the

Base Proposal and accepted Alternate Proposals (if any).

5. Complete work in accordance with the Contract Documents within the stipulated contract time.

6. The undersigned proposer does hereby declare and stipulate that this proposal is made in good faith, without collusion or connection with any other person or persons proposing for the same work, and that it is made in pursuance of and subject to all the terms and conditions of the advertisements, proposal requirements, the proposed construction contract, and the contract documents, including the plans pertaining to the work to be done, all of which have been examined by the undersigned.

7. The undersigned further agrees that the undersigned will provide all necessary tools and apparatus, do all work, furnish all materials, and do everything required to carry out the work covered by this proposal, in strict accordance with the contract documents, and the requirements pertaining thereto, for the sum of sums set forth.

8. That the undersigned is authorized to enter into contractual relationship on behalf of the responding company indicated below.

9. The accuracy of all certifications required which accompany this proposal.

10. That the organization has not been a party to any collusion among Proposer in restraint of freedom of competition by agreement to offer at a fixed price or to refrain from offering; or with any of Owner’s employees, Board of Trustees, or consultants as to quantity, quality, or price in the prospective contract, or in any terms of the prospective contract except in any authorized discussion(s) with the District’s Purchasing personnel; or in any discussions or actions between Proposer and any District employee, Board Trustee, or consultant concerning exchange of money or other things of value for special consideration in the award of this contract.

11. That neither it nor its principals are presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.

12. By submitting a Proposal, Proposer agrees to waive any claim it has or may have against the District, its trustees, agents and employees, and any reference sources, arising out of or in connection with the administration, evaluation, or recommendation of any Proposal; waiver of any requirements under the Proposal documents; acceptance or rejection of any Proposal; and award of the Proposal. The District shall have no contractual obligation to any Proposer, nor will any Proposer have any property interest or other right in the Proposal or contract being proposed unless and until the contract is unconditionally executed and delivered by all parties, and all conditions to be fulfilled by the Proposer have been fulfilled by the Proposer.

I. BASE PROPOSAL

Undersigned agrees to complete the Work for the lump sum amount of:

Dollars ($ ) (Amount written in words governs) (Amount in figures)

II. ALTERNATES/UNIT PRICES (if applicable)

Alternate No. 1 : $_________________________________ Alternate No. 2 : $_________________________________ Alternate No. 3: $_________________________________

III. ALLOWANCES/CONTINGENCIES (if applicable)

Undersigned certifies that the specified allowances are included in the Base Proposal and agrees that unexpended balance of allowance sums will revert to Owner in the final settlement of the contract.

Owner’s Contingency: $100,000

IV. CONTRACT TIME

Undersigned agrees to begin Work upon Notice to Proceed and be Substantially Complete by date as indicated on Contract.

All Work shall be completed by: August 5, 2026

Number of proposed days : ____________________________________________ (Calendar Days)

V. ADDENDA

Undersigned acknowledges receipt of Addenda (if any):

No. dated

VI. CHANGES IN THE WORK

Undersigned understands that changes in the work shall be performed in accordance with the form of agreement included in the RFCSP package.

It is understood that the right is reserved by the Owner to reject any or all proposals, or waive any informalities in the proposal process.

VII. FORM OF AGREEMENT AND CONTRACT EXCEPTIONS

Proposer has reviewed the form of agreement included with this Proposal package. Proposer is directed to pay special attention to the terms and conditions in this proposed form of agreement. Proposer may submit proposed revisions or modifications to this form of agreement for the Owner’s consideration; although, Owner is not obligated to accept any proposed revisions. Any revisions not requested with this Proposal may not be considered or rejected by Owner. Provide any comments or requested changes to the AIA Document as amended by the Owner with your submission.

VIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

By signing below, the individual represents and warrants on behalf of the Proposer that he/she has authority to submit this Proposal and that all the information contained herein is true to the best of his/her knowledge.

Authorized Signature

Printed Name of Authorized Representative

Title of Authorized Representative

Full Legal Name of Company

Company Address

Company Phone

Email Address of Authorized Representative

Phone # of Authorized Representative

Date

REQUIRED FORM – PRICE PROPOSAL FORM

SCHEDULE OF VALUES

PROJECT

NAME

SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

PROJECT

NUMBER RFCSP# 26-100

OWNER SOMERSET ISD

PROPOSER _________________________________________________

DESIGNER WHEATON ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, LLC

THE UNDERSIGNED, AS PROPOSER, DECLARES THAT THE ONLY PERSON OR PARTIES

INTERESTED IN THIS PROPOSAL AS PRINCIPALS ARE THOSE NAMED HEREIN; THAT THIS

PROPOSAL IS MADE WITHOUT COLLUSION WITH ANY OTHER PERSON, FIRM,

CORPORATION; THAT HE HAS CAREFULLY EXAMINED THE PLANS THEREIN REFERRED

TO, AND HAS CAREFULLY EXAMINED THE LOCATIONS, CONDITIONS, AND CLASSES OF

MATERIALS OF THE PROPOSED WORK, AND AGREES THAT HE WILL PROVIDE ALL THE

NECESSARY MACHINERY, TOOLS, APPARATUS, AND OTHER MEANS OF CONSTRUCTION

AND WILL DO ALL THE WORK AND FURNISH ALL THE MATERIALS CALLED FOR IN THE

CONTRACT AND SPECIFICATIONS IN THE MANNER PRESCRIBED THEREIN AND

ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ENGINEER AS THEREIN SET FORTH.

EXHIBIT C

REQUIRED FORM - FELONY CONVICTION NOTICE FORM

SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

State of Texas Legislative Senate Bill No. 1, Section 44.034, Notification of Criminal History, Subsection (a), states, “a person or business entity that enters into a contract with a school district must give advance notice to the District if the person or owner or operator of the business entity has been convicted of a felony.” The notice must include a general description of the conduct resulting in the conviction of a felony.

Subsection (b) states “a school district may terminate a contract with a person or business entity if the district determines that the person or business entity failed to give notice as required by Subsection (a) or misrepresented the conduct resulting in the conviction. The district must compensate the person or business entity for services performed before the termination of the contact”.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT REQUIRED OF A PUBLICLY-HELD CORPORATION.

I, the undersigned agent for the firm named below, certify that the information concerning notification of felony convictions has been reviewed by me and the following information furnished is true to the best of my knowledge.

Proposer’s Name:

(Legal/Official Company Name)

Proposer’s Authorized Official’s Name:

(Please print clearly or type)

A. My firm is a publicly-held corporation; therefore, this reporting requirement is not applicable:

Signature of Proposer’s Official Name:

Date:

B. My firm is not owned or operated by anyone who has been convicted of a felony.

Signature of Proposer’s Official Name:

Date:

C. My firm is owned or operated by the following individual(s) who has/have been convicted of a felony:

Name of Felon(s):

Detail of Conviction(s):

Signature of Proposal’s Official Name:

Date:

NOTE: Name and signature of company official should be the same as on the affidavit (Proposal Response Form.

Vendor is responsible for the performance of the persons, employees and/or sub-contractors assigned to provide services for the District pursuant to this RFCSP on any and all District campuses of facilities. Vendor will not assign individuals to provide services at District campus or facility who have a history of violent, unacceptable, or grossly negligent behavior or who have a felony conviction.

EXHIBIT D

REQUIRED FORM - CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCY

SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCY

The State of Texas has passed a law concerning non-resident contractors. This law can be found in Texas Government Code under Chapter 2252, Subchapter A. http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes.gv.toc.htm.

This law makes it necessary for the District to determine the residency of tis bidders. In part, this law reads as follows:

“Section: 2252.001

(3) ‘Non-resident bidder’ refers to a person who is not a resident.

(4) ‘Resident bidder’ refers to a person whose principal place of business is in this state, including a contractor whose ultimate parent company or majority owner has its principal place of business in this state.

Section 2252.002 A governmental entity may not award a governmental contract to a nonresident bidder unless that nonresident underbids the lowest Proposal submitted by a responsible resident bidder by an amount that is not less than the amount by which a resident bidder would be required to underbid the nonresident bidder to obtain a comparable contract in the state in which the nonresident’s principal place of business is located.”

I certify that (Proposer’s Legal/Official Company Name) is, under Section: 2252.001 (3) and (4), a Resident Bidder Non-resident Bidder.

My or Our principal place of business under Section: 2252.001 (3) and (4), is in the city of in the state of .

If not Texas, does the state have preferential treatment on bids? 9 Yes 9 No If yes, what percentage: %

Name of Proposer’s Authorized Official:

(Type or Print)

Title of Proposer’s Authorized Official:

(Type or Print)

Signature of Proposer’s Authorized Official:

Date Signed:

http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/statutes.gv.toc.htm

EXHIBIT E

REQUIRED FORM - CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE

SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTE: THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED WITH COMPANY NAME,

SIGNATURE AND DATE EVEN IF COMPANY HAS NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST

EXHIBIT F

REQUIRED FORM - DEBARMENT OR SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION FORM

SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

DEBARMENT OR SUSPENSION CERTIFICATION FORM

FEDERAL/NON-FEDERAL FUNDS

As the awarded vendor on this contract, you are required to provide disbarment/suspension certification indicating that you are in compliance with the below Federal Executive Order Certification by completing and signing this form.

Debarment:

Federal Executive Order (E.O.) 12549 “Debarment and Suspension “requires that all contractors receiving individual awards, using federal funds, and all sub-recipients certify that the organization and its principals are not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department or agency from doing business with the Federal Government.

Your signature certifies that neither your nor your principal is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any federal department or agency.

Proposer’s Name:

(Legal/Official Company Name)

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Telephone:

Name of Proposer’s Authorized Official:

(Type or Print)

Title of Proposer’s Authorized Official:

(Type of Print)

EXHIBIT G

REQUIRED FORM - NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT

SOMERSET INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT

“The undersigned affirms that he/she is duly authorized to…