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Laredo Independent School District Main Office Building - Purchasing Department

3rd Floor, RM #D-322 2400 San Bernardo Avenue, Laredo, Texas. 78040

Telephone: (956) 273-1080 Fax: (956) 273-1085

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Laredo Independent School District invites you to submit a Proposal for:

Contractors for General Repairs, Maintenance, Remodeling and Special Projects

REFERENCE NUMBER

RESPONSE MUST BE DELIVERED BY

RESPONSE MUST BE DELIVERED TO

ESTIMATED CONTRACT PERIOD

PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING

WRITTEN QUESTIONS DUE DATE

DISTRICT BUYER IN CHARGE OF PROPOSAL

PROCUREMENT DIRECTOR

RFP #26-01 0 (the "RFP')

April14, 2026 at 2:30p.m. Central Standard Time (the "Deadline') (Note: Without exception

- Proposal must be timely submitted in the "District's Bonfire Portal or time and date stamped by the Procurement Department.

Proper and complete submission of the Respondent's Proposal in the District's Bonfire Portal is at the risk of the Respondent. Timely physical delivery is at the risk of the respondent.)

Laredo Independent School District Procurement Department Room: D-322, 3rd Floor, L.I.S.D. Main Office Bldg., 2400 San Bernardo Avenue, Laredo, Texas 78040.

May 22, 2026 to May 21, 2027 with the possibility of extending contract for a second and third year. Subject to change based on approval timelines by the LISD Board of Trustees and annual evaluation review.

N/A

(Weds.) April 01, 2026 at 12:00 noon Central Standard Time.

All questions regarding this proposal should be in writing and sent to Eugenio Amaya Jr., CTSBS, Buyer, at eamaya1 @laredoisd.org

Hector M. Mejia )d v

LAREDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

RFP #26-010 Contractors for General Repairs, Maintenance, Remodeling and Special Projects (P1 Yr.)

I. PURPOSE:

The Laredo Independent School District- LISD (herein after referred to as District) is soliciting proposals from firms who offer support for the following area of general repairs, maintenance, remodeling and special projects.

II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

The Laredo Independent School District (LISD) was established in 1882. LISD is a district sprawling more than 13 square miles. The Laredo Independent School District is made up of 33 educational institutions: 20 elementary schools, four middle schools, and four high schools including Hector Garcia Early College High School located on the campus of Texas A&M International University, the Lara Academy, our alternative education campus, and the Jose Valdez Non-Traditional High School, and four magnet schools. The four magnet schools are the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts, located across the street from Nixon High School, Esther G.Buckley Early College High School, located at Martin High School, and the Sabas Perez School for Engineering and Technology Education, located at Cigarroa High School and the new Business, Industry and Public Service Early College Academy at Nixon High School.

The district has a yearly average student enrollment of 19,945 and over 3,761 employees striving for academic excellence. At LISD, learning is the key to a bright and successful future. By setting high standards, the district plays a crucial role in preparing the students to meet the challenges and demands of today's high-tech and multicultural work place.

III. SUBMISSION/SCOPE SPECIFICATIONS:

Due Date: April 14, 2026 at 2:30p.m. (C.S.T.)

Request for Proposal No: RFP #26-01 0 Project Name: Contractors for General Repairs, Maintenance, Remodeling and Special Projects

** Important Note:

Any RFP received after the scheduled time of the due date will not be accepted and will be returned unopened.

LAREDO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

RFP #26-010 Contractors for General Repairs, Maintenance, Remodeling and Special Projects (1'1 Yr.)

Scope of Work

Request for Proposal No.: 26-010

Project Name: Contractors for General Repairs, Maintenance, Remodeling and Special Projects

Due Date: April 14, 2026 at 2:30p.m. (CST)

The Laredo Independent School District - LISD (herein after referred to as District) is soliciting proposals from firms who offer support for the following area of general repairs, maintenance, remodeling and specia l projects.

SCOPE OF WORK

I. Purpose of RFP: For the purpose of this RFP, general contracted work for general types of repairs, remodeling, specia l projects and maintenance services are defined as temporary and flexible labor support services provided by a Contractor(s) to meet specific District project needs for either short term, long term and/or temporary work-related project assignments. This RFP is intended to competitively solicit responses that result in the contract(s) necessary to meet the immediate needs of Laredo Independent School District- LISD (herein after referred to as District).

The purpose of this Request of Proposals (RFP) is to so lic it proposals from qualified persons or organizations interested in contracting and providing services for the District. The District is seeking to contract with a qualified person or company. The proposer's quality in delivery of services and experience with, and knowledge of standards of general maintenance work and repair services and experience in such fields is of paramount importance to Laredo Independent School District. The District is seeking to create a pool of qualified vendors with expertise in the fields of skill trades or general contracted work and repair services to fill temporary work load needs for a range of job projects related to:

• General Repairs/ Maintenance Services I Remodeling and Special Projects.

2. Temporary Hire for Projects: Hiring department manager will contact the vendor to provide specific information related to labor services of various projects.

3. General Special Projects:

• Under this RFP defined minor remodel ing of exterior work may inc lude work such as (but which is not limited to the fo llowing descriptions): demolishing and reconstruction of asphalt paving, doing minor parking lot asphalt pot-hole patch-up or repair work, demolishing and reconstruction of s idewalks, installing, working on or repairing all types of wooden, chain-link, concrete or metal fencing, remov ing parking lot gates, installing, upgrading or retrofitting new gate electro-mechanical "gate opening" devices, parking lot equipment or accessories, patching-up parking lot pot-holes, doing minor parking lot resurfacing of worn-out areas, installing posts or bollards, installing parking lot cement parking blocks, wheel stops or curb stops, painting of parking lot areas and other related facilities defined by the district.

• Minor remodeling work of exterior or interior building faci lities to include (but which is not limited to the following): classrooms, offices, bathrooms, hallways, roofs, canopies, and other facilities defined by the district.

• Minor remodeling work which may include: installing all types of walls, relocating walls within office areas, painting and repairing walls which may have been scratched, or may have holes to be repaired and have texture applied, adding windows or doors to existing walls, relocating or replacing doors, removing and installing all types of flooring or carpeting, removing an installing all types of ceilings, removing and replacing damaged ceiling "cookies" ceiling panels, walls, partitions, closets, setting, reconstructing framing and millwork. Removing, replacing and/or repairing damaged cabinetry and cabinetry handles or fixtures.

Removing, replacing or redoing/reworking all types of concrete foundations for cement, tile or concrete related projects, installing or working on exterior canopy chicken-wire netting, patching-up small to large ho les in a ll types of wooden, gypsum walls or concrete walls and floor sidewalks or foundations.

• Remodeling may include minor HYAC type of work. For example, during the remodel ing of an office wall area this may include the re-routing of HV AC duct piping or compressor for this particular project.

• Remodeling may also include minor electrical repair or upgrade type of work. For example, during the remodeling of an office wall area this may include the re-routing of electrical outlets, switches, audio-visual appliances or equipment, audio-visual wiring and/or switching panels, exterior or interior lighting fixtures and/ or various types of electrical lighting bulbs for these types of projects.

• Remodeling may include minor cement or masonry type of work. Masonry work may require installation, removal or upgrading CMU (Concrete Masonry Unit) blocks, bricks, paver-stones, stones or tiles. For example, during the remodeling of an exterior office building area there may be a need to relocate and re route an existing HV AC compressor unit and this may require the construction of a cement pad for this particular project. There may be other types of similar concrete block retention walls or types of cement related projects such as sidewalks, etc ...

• These are just some examples of potential special work projects and this listing is not all inclusive of all projects, there may be other specific and different types of projects included and which may be further defined by the district as projects are developed.

• Plumbing may include (but may not be limited to) removing, adding, rerouting or relocating existing water, drainage or sewage lines. This may also include removing, adding, rerouting, or relocating existing vent lines. This may include the usage of copper, pvc, galvanized, corrugated or cast iron, clay, polyurethane pipe, flex pipe, " Red PEX," "Blue PEX" pipe or other types of materials utilized in the plumbing industry.

• The proposer must be in constant communication with District's department, for whom which work is being conducted for, regarding project assignment, project status, project issues or concerns, potential project cost overruns and/or other potential situations related to the work being done.

• The proposer will be responsible for notifying the District department of assignment or project conclusion and/or any issues encountered during the course of any project.

4. References: The proposer will provide at least three (3) complete references from companies that have used the proposer' s services for similar or related type of work in the past and whom the district may contact. References must include the following information (must be current):

• References 's organization or company name.

• References's physical mailing address, phone number and email address.

• Contact person.

• Description and date of project and/or services provided for each reference.

• Dates of service, to show years of experience.

• The dollar value of the overall project or amount awarded.

5. Insurance Requirements: The successful proposer will provide, at its sole expense, maintain the following insurance as noted on item # 15 of this RFP' s General Conditions. A current certificate of insurance satisfactory to the District and evidencing the coverage must be presented to the District prior to commencement of services. All policies of insurance referenced herein will be primary and will include the District as an additional insured with the exception of Worker' s Compensation. All policies will include provisions that the insurers waive the rights of recovery or subrogation against the District shall be exempt from, and in no way liable for, any sum of money which may represent a deductible in any of the aforementioned insurance policies. The payment of such deductible shall be the sole responsibility ofthe successful proposer.

6. General Contractor: Must assure that:

• All of its' sub-contractors are properly licensed for the proper skill or trade for the work that the subcontractor is undertaking.

• All of its' sub-contractors have more than 2 years of required experience in such field(s) for which the specific work is being undertaken. This experience must be shown in the "Reference Sheet" page on the " Dates of Service" area of this document.

7. Experience/ Qualifications/ Skills: Eligible participants will be able to have the following skill requirements:

• Be able to make basic cost estimates for materials and labor for any project or job assignment.

• Be able to submit any cost estimate in a timely manner not to exceed I 0 business days from the time of notification, by District department, to move forward to begin gathering cost estimate information.

• Be able to handle carefully or move dusty, dirty equipment, items, or boxes from project site.

• Be able to kneel, stoop, stand for prolong period oftime, and climb on a ladder to a height of approximately I 0 feet.

• Be able to use, own personal small basic hand tools, ladders, wrenches (pliers, screwdrivers, box knives, scissors, wrapping tape, etc.) or any other equipment necessary to complete work assignments.

• Be able to read small lettering and serial numbering from plans, blueprints, diagrams and drawings.

• Be able to clearly and legibly write letters and numbers on papers, take notes and document information in a neat, organized and orderly manner or write simple instructions for District personne l, as necessary.

• Vendor should have related experience in steel, metal structures and/or welding, concrete pouring and mixing, masonry and/or tile work, general contracting work and/or listing the years of experience in these skills or trades in the "Reference Sheet" page in the "Dates of Service" area of this document.

• Be able to move, push or lift items.

• Be able to work in harmony and cooperatively with District staff or personnel when working on assigned site projects.

• List the names of projects indicating previous work experience or projects done and indicate these in the

"Reference Sheet" document.

• Given that projects are always on a very tight time I ine for completion and sometimes district staff needs to promptly contact your organization ' s staff. It is for this reason that there is a " FORM C- Direct Contact Information Sheet" provided. Therefore please, list the first and last names of persons, and their official titles, within your organization whom are " familiar" with the basic information submitted as part of Submittal/ Response documents from your company for this Request for Proposal.

• Project assignments will vary typically throughout the regular school year and will entail working odd hours includ ing holidays and weekends. Will include working outside of the regular schoo l business hours.

• All potential hires wi ll be subject to a background check and fingerprinti ng to be exercised by the awarded proposer.

• Participants will be exposed to extreme heat and potential cold weather during the length of projects.

• Must comply will all District policies and procedures for safety and personal protective equipment (PPE) standards.

• Will be required to do simple drawings, non-certifiable sketches, illustrations, plans, plot plans or non professional plans (drawings that do not require a professional seal) which can be developed and presented in order to convey complex ideas or content for the purpose of explaining work which is to be done.

• Will be required to attend any required trainings as per project or job assignment.

• The awarded proposer/contractor must be will ing to work with the district's campus adm inistrative staff, at the designated project work-site location, in order to develop an effective work schedule which will be suitable for the district' s needs and which will also include and provide safety measures for all campus/district department' s occupants.

8. Scope of Work Exclusions: The following types of Scope of Work will be excluded from this proposal:

• If there is a need to prepare professional quality Architectural Plans, Civil Eng ineer' s, Environmental Engineer's or Structural Engineer's plans or any types of drawings which require an Architect's or specific Engineer's seal or,

• If there is construction of new buildings or new additions to district property or,

• If in order to get the best value, the District: I) reserves the right to use other procurement methods or 2) use existing RFP proposals for specific trades such as HV AC services, plumbing services, electrical services, etc.

9. Scope of Work Exceptions: The fol lowing type of exception(s) may affect the Scope of Work for this proposal:

• The District may add or reduce faci lities in case buildings are sold or new faci lities are built or purchased.

Request for Proposal (RFP) Submittal Instructions

Listed below are the required documents and information needed to complete your submission. Failure to properly complete and submit any of the required documents may subject your proposal to disqualification.

0 ITEM I. Vendor must submit "Appendix A" Pricing Sheet. Required Document.

0 ITEM 2. Submit: "FORM C" Direct Contact Information Sheet. Required Document.

0 ITEM 3. Submit: "FORM B" Similar Work- Reference Information" located on Bonfire (Euna). Please fill in all areas of the form. Required Document.

0 ITEM 4. Vendor must submit signed State Certifications. Found on pages II - 13. Failure to submit will result in immediate disqualification. Required Document.

0 ITEM 5. Vendor must submit signed Federal Certifications. Found on pages 14- 19. Failure to submit will result in immediate disqualification. Required Document.

0 ITEM 6. Vendor must submit a Laredo Independent School District Vendor Packet. Required Document.

0 ITEM 7. Vendor must submit a 1295 Form Certificate oflnterested Parties. Instructions how to submit a 1295 form are located in the District's vendor packet and the 1295 example, both located in Bonfire public files. Required Document.

0 ITEM 8A. Vendor must submit "FORM D" Sample HYPOTHETICAL Project COST ESTIMATE.

Reference (PDF) "Sketch Drawing 1-A." Required Document. Documents and instructions are located in Bonfire public files.

D ITEM 8B. Vendor must submit REFERENCE "Sketch Drawing 1-A" Project. Located in Bonfire public files.

Reference PDF Sketch Drawing 1-A. Required Document.

Documents and instructions are located in Bonfire public files .

0 Awarded vendor(s) will be required to submit certification of insurance (Form ACORD 25) with Laredo lSD named as the "Certificate Holder" within I 0 days of award date.

(Please refer to# 15 in the "General Terms and Conditions" and the "Certificate of Liability Insurance Sample Acord 25" attached under the "Supporting Documentation" section of this RFP on the Bonfire Portal.)

Other Information

a. Proposals received via phone, facsimile, email or other medium will not be accepted or considered.

b. Proposals must be received and date stamped on or before the time and date stated on page I.

c. The District reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals received and to award a contract only upon availability of funding.

d. This RFP is an "ALL or Some" proposal.

e. Failure to submit any of the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS will disqualify your submittal from this Request for Proposals (RFP) bid.

Estimated Time Schedule:

a. 1st advertisement March 28, 2026;

b. 2nd advertisement March 29, 2026;

c. RFP written questions submittal deadline (Wednesday) April 01, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

noon (Central Standard Time);

d. Laredo Independent School District will be closed for Easter Break, on Monday April 06, 2026.

District offices will resume regular business hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (Central Standard Time) beginning on Tuesday April 07, 2026.

e. RFP deadline is April 14, 2026@ 2:30p.m. (Central Standard Time);

f. RFP submittals reviewed April 15-16, 2026;

g. Evaluation committee recommendation presented at the Business and Support Services

Committee Meeting on May 07, 2026;

h. Recommendation presented for Board approval on May 21 , 2026.

t. Proposal Effective date is from May 22, 2026 to May 21 , 2027 (1st Term).

ITEM 1. PRICING:

RFP 26-0 I 0 CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, REMODELING & SPECIAL PROJECTS

(JS1 Year)

APPENDIX A - Pricing Sheet

Labor Hour Cost Estimate for General Overhead and Markup Rate Vendor fill-out all or only those sections (Skill Trades) which apply to your company.

For those sections that do not apply to your company just put N/A (none applicable). Include only Labor Costs

I) Electrical repair or related work = $ per Hour.

Mark Up Rate

2) Plumbing repair or related work = $ per Hour.

3) Roofing repair or related work = $ per Hour.

4) Masonry, Tile, Brick, Concrete, Sidewalk repair or related work= $ per Hour.

5) HV AC repair or related work = $ per Hour.

6) Carpentry, Millwork, Framing, Cabinetry, Shelving or related work= $ per Hour.

7) Flooring repair or related work = $ per Hour.

8) Painting or related work = $ per Hour.

9) Earth moving services related work =$ per Square Yard

I 0) Paving or resurfacing related work =$ per Square Yard

II) Other work (Please specify): = $ per Hour.

Brief description of type of work

General overhead and markup rate or percentage range

**The District reserves the right to negotiate the price on a case by case project basis.

Vendor Name:

(Print)

(Print) First Name Last Name (Print) Title (Authorized agent of company or vendor)

Signature Date (Authorized agent of company or vendor)

I certify that my firm will comply with all scope ofwork requirements listed on pages 3, 4 & 5 of this RFP.

ITEM 3. REFERENCE INFORMATION

FORM B- Similar Work -References Information Sheet

Name of Proposal:---- - - ------------------------- - -- Nameofcompan~pe~on: ____ _ _ ____________________ _ _ _ _

Please provide at least three (3) customer references for similar services provided. Please print information clearly and legibly. Incomplete references will not be considered and will affect your proposal status.

!.Name of company/ organization I School Contact Person Phone Number Email Address (make sure it is

(First & Last Name) (include area code) current)

Type of service provided:

Dates of Service (Show Years of Experience Here):

What was the dollar value of the project or the amount awarded?

2.Name of company/ organization I School Contact Person Phone Number Email Address (make sure it is (First & Last Name) (include area code) current)

Type of service provided:

Dates of Service (Show Years of Experience Here):

What was the dollar value of the project or the amount awarded?

3.Name of company/ organization I School Contact Person Phone Number Email Address (make sure it is (First & Last Name) (include area code) current)

Type of service provided:

Dates of Service (Show Years of Experience Here):

What was the dollar value of the project or the amount awarded?

ITEM 1. PRICING- "APPENDIX A" PRICING SHEET:

This form is included within this proposal or can be found on the BONFIRE website for the proposal:

"RFP 26-010 CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, REMODELING & SPECIAL

PROJECTS (1st Year)"

ITEM 2. FORM C- DIRECT CONTACT INFORMATION SHEET:

This form can be found on the BONFIRE website for the proposal:

"RFP 26-010 CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, REMODELING & SPECIAL

PROJECTS (1 st Year)''

ITEM 3. REFERENCE INFORMATION- "FORM B" Similar Work- References Information Sheet:

This form is included within this proposal or can be found on the BONFIRE website for the proposal:

"RFP 26-010 CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, REMODELING & SPECIAL

PROJECTS (1 st Year)"

ITEM 4. State Certifications:

This form is included within this proposal (pages 11 to13) or can be found on the BONFIRE website for the proposal:

"RFP 26-010 CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, REMODELING & SPECIAL

PROJECTS (1 st Year)''

ITEM 5. Federal Certifications:

This form is included within this proposal (pages 14 to 19) or can be found on the BONFIRE website for the proposal:

"RFP 26-010 CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, REMODELING & SPECIAL

PROJECTS (1st Year)''

ITEM 6. Laredo Independent School District VENDOR PACKET:

This form can be found on the BONFIRE website for the proposal:

"RFP 26-010 CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, REMODELING & SPECIAL

PROJECTS (1 st Year)''

ITEM 7. FORM 1296 - CERTIFICATE OF INTERESETED PARTIES:

This form can be found within the L.I.S.D. Vendor Packet (last page) for the proposal or instructions can be found on the BONFIRE website for the proposal:

"RFP 26-010 CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, REMODELING & SPECIAL

PROJECTS (1 51 Year)"

ITEM 8-A FORM D- (Sample) HYPOTHETICAL Project- COST ESTIMATE.

This form (Cost Estimate) is included within this proposal or can be found on the BONFIRE website for the proposal:

"RFP 26-010 CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, REMODELING & SPECIAL

PROJECTS (1 51 Year)''

ITEM 8-B. REFERENCE: (PDF) Sketch DRAWING 1-A This form -7 REFERENCE Sketch Drawing 1-A can be found on the BONFIRE website for the proposal:

"RFP 26-010 CONTRACTORS FOR GENERAL REPAIRS, MAINTENANCE, REMODELING & SPECIAL

PROJECTS (1st Year)''

ITEM 4: State Certifications

ENTITIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §2271.002)

Vendor herby certifies that (I) it does not, and shall not for the duration of the contract, boycott Israel or (2) the verification required by Section 2271.002 of the Texas Government Code does not apply to the contract. This section applies only to a contract that: (a) is between a governmental entity and a company with ten (10) or more full-time employees; and (b) has a value of$100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds ofthe governmental entity. The term "Boycott Israel" means refusing to deal with, terminating business activities or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes. If circumstances relevant to this provision change during the course of the agreement, Vendor shall promptly notify Laredo ISO.

Does Vendor agree? YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §2252.152)

Vendor herby certifies that it is not a company identified on the Texas Comptroller's list of companies known to have contracts with, or provide supplies or services to, the government of Iran, the government of Sudan, or a foreign organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the U.S. Secretary of State, see Texas Government Code Section 2252.152-

2252.154. For contracts related to critical infrastructure in Texas, contractor herby certifies that it is not owned or controlled by individuals, any company, or headquartered in China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or a designated country, even if publicly traded, in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2274.

Does Vendor agree? YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

PROIDBITED EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (CHF LEGAL) 20 USC 7926

Vendor certifies and agrees that it shall not assist an employee, contractor, or agent of Laredo ISO obtaining a new job if the Vendor knows, or has probable cause to believe, that the individual engaged in sexual misconduct regarding a minor or student in violation of the law. Routine transmission of an administrative or personnel file does not violates this prohibition.

Does Vendor agree? YES _ _ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Certain Energy Companies (SB 13) Vendor herby certifies and agrees by submitting its proposal that, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, it does not boycott energy companies; and will not boycott energy companies during the term of the Agreement. This verification is not required for an agreement where a governmental entity determines that these requirements are inconsistent with the governmental entity's constitutional or statutory duties related to the issuance, incurrence, or management of debt obligations or the deposit, custody, management, borrowing, or investment of funds.

Does Vendor agree? YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

Prohibition on Contracts with Companies That Discriminate Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries (SB 19) Vendor herby certifies and agrees by submitting its proposal that, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, it does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.

Does Vendor agree? YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

Small and Minority Firms, Women's Business Enterprise, and Labor Surplus Area Firms (Historically Underutilized Business or HUB) 2 CFR 200.321 Necessary affirmative steps to procure from minority firms, women 's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms whenever possible

Required inclusion in solicitations/contracts using federal funds; requires contractors to encourage and facilitate participation by small businesses, minority-owned firms, and women's business enterprises whenever to the maximum extent possible.

Preference Points to Encourage Participation of Small and Minority Businesses, Women's Business Enterprises, and Labor

Surplus Area Finns CEs may include the following preference points in the evaluation to promote small, minority, and women 's businesses and labor surplus forms.

- Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women ' s business enterprises on solicitation lists.- Assuring that small and minority businesses and women 's business enterprises are solicited whenever they are potential sources.

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- Dividing specifications and/or technical requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and women' s business enterprises.

- Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage participation by small and minority businesses, and women 's business enterprises.

- Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small Business Administration and the

Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce.

Does Vendor agree? YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689) A contract award (see 2 CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Camp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Camp., p.23 5), " Debarment and Suspension." SAM Exclusions contains the name of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.

Pursuant to federal Rule (H) above, when federal funds are expended by Laredo lSD, Vendors certifies that during the term of an award for all contracts by Laredo lSD resulting from procurement process, Vendor certifies ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation by any federal department or agency.

Does Vendor agree? YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

ANTITRUST CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

Pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2155.005, I affirm under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Texas that:

1. I am duly authorized to execute this contract on my own behalf or on behalf of the company, corporation, firm, partnership or individual (Company) listed below;

2. In connection with this bid, neither I nor any representatives of the Company have violated any provision of the Texas Antitrust laws codified in Tex. Bus. & Comm. Code Chapter 15;

3. In connection with this bid, neither I nor any representative of the Company have violated any federal antitrust law; and

4. Neither I nor any representatives of the Company have directly or indirectly communicated any of the contents of this bid to a competitor of the Company or any other company, Does Vendor agree? YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

Please acknowledge the "State Certifications -Agreement Form" on the next page.

State Certifications -Agreement Form The Proposer confirms they have reviewed and understand all regulations and requirements outlined in the document. By placing their initials in the below field and completing signature panel, the proposer certifies agreement with all set forth in this document.

Name of Regulation Initials of Authorized Company Officials

ENTITIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE §2271.002)

FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE

§2252.152)

PROIDBITED EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE (CHF LEGAL) 20 USC 7926

Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Certain Energy Companies (SB 13)

Prohibition on Contracts with Companies That Discriminate Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries (SB 19) Small and Minority Firms, Women's Business Enterprise, and Labor Surplus Area Firms (Historically Underutilized Business or HUB)

ANTITRUST CERTIFICATION STATEMENT

Company Name: __________________________________________________________ __

Company Address: ----------------------------------------------- -----

Authorized Company Official (Please Print)----- ------------------------

Authorized Company Official: ------------------------------------- - -------- (Signature - Digital Accepted)

Date Signed: ----------------------------------------- - - -

ITEM 5: Federal Certifications Contracts for more than the simplified acquisition threshold, which is the inflation adjusted amount determined by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) as authorized by 41 U.S.C. 1908, must address administrative, contractual, or legal remedies in instances where contractors violate or breach contract terms, and provide for such sanctions and penalties as appropriate.

Pursuant to Federal Rule (A) above, when Laredo ISO expends federal funds, Laredo ISO reserves all rights and privileges under the applicable laws and regulations with respect to this procurement in the event of breach of contract by either party.

Termination for cause and for convenience by the grantee or subgrantee including the manner by which it will be affected and the basis for settlement. (All contracts in excess of $10,000)

Pursuant to Federal Rule (B) above, when Laredo ISO expends federal funds, Laredo ISO reserves the right to immediately terminate any agreement in excess of$! 0,000 resulting from this procurement process in the event of a breach or default of the agreement by Vendor in the event Vendor fails to:( I) meet schedules, deadlines, and/or delivery dates within the time specified in the procurement solicitation, contract, and/or a purchase order; (2) make any payments owed; or (3) otherwise perform in accordance with the contract and/or the procurement solicitation. Laredo ISO also reserves the right to terminate the contract immediately, with written notice to vendor, for convenience, if Laredo ISO believes, in its sole discretion that it is in the best interest of Laredo ISO to do so. Vendor will be compensated for work performed and accepted and goods accepted by Laredo ISO as of the termination date ifthe contract is terminated for convenience of Laredo ISO. Any award under this procurement process is not exclusive and Laredo ISO reserves the right to purchase goods and services from other vendors when it is in Laredo IS D's best interest.

Does Vendor agree? YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH BUY AMERICAN PROVISION

Vendor certifies that vendor is in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Buy American Act. The Buy American Provision requires school food authorities to schools to purchase, to the maximum extent practicable, domestic commodities or products. For a product to meet the Buy American requirement, over 51% of the final processed product (by weight or volume) must consist of agricultural commodities that were grown domestically, and processed domestically. Unprocessed foods must be 100% domestic. See 7 CFR § 210.21(d), and USDA-FNS memo SP 38-2017 Compliance with and Enforcement of the Buy American Provision in the National School Lunch Program. The Buy American provision applies to all purchases made with School Nutrition Program (SNP) funds. Purchases made in accordance with the Buy American Provision must still follow the applicable procurement rules calling for full and open competition.

BYRD, Anti-Lobbying Contractors that apply or bid for an award exceeding $100,000 must file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier must also disclose any lobbying with non-Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the non-Federal award.

Pursuant to Federal Rule (I) above, when federal funds are expended by Laredo ISO, the vendor certifies that during the term and after the awarded term of an award for all contracts by Laredo ISO, resulting from this procurement process, the vendor certifies that it is in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352). The undersigned further certifies that: (I) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid for on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of a Federal contract, the making of a Federal grant, the making of a Federal loan, the entering into any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of a Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. Page 41 of 45

(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying", in accordance with its instructions:

https://www.gsa.gov/ Forms/TrackForm/33144

(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all covered sub-awards exceeding $100,000 in Federal Funds at all appropriate tiers and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

Does Vendor agree? YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH EPA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO GRANTS, SUBGRANTS, COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS, AND CONTRACTS IN EXCESS OF $100,000 OF FEDERAL FUNDS

When federal funds are expended by Laredo lSD for any contract resulting from this procurement process in excess of $100,000, the vendor certifies that the vendor is in compliance with all applicable standards, orders, regulations, and/or requirements issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act of 1970, as amended ( 42 U.S.C. 1857(h)), Section 508 ofthe Clean Water Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1368), Executive Order 117389 and Environmental Protection Agency Regulation, 40 CFR Part 15.

CERTIFICATION OF NON-COLLUSION STATEMENT

Vendor certifies under penalty of perjury that its response to the procurement solicitation is in all respects bona fide, fair, and made without collusion or fraud with any person, joint venture, partnership, corporation, or other business or legal entity.

YES _ _ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor.

CERTIFICATION OF ACCESS TO RECORDS- 2 C.F.R. § 200.336

Vendor agrees that the Inspector General ofthe District or any of their duly authorized representatives shall have access to any books, documents, papers and records of Vendor that are directly pertinent to Vendor's discharge of its obligations under the Contract for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions. The right also includes timely and .

reasonable access to Vendor's personnel for the purpose of interview and discussion relating to such documents.

Does Vend or agree?

YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative ofVendor

CERTIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE WITH NEVER CONTRACT WITH THE ENEMY -2 C.F.R. § 200.215 Federal awarding agencies and recipients are subject to the regulations implementing Never Contract with the Enemy in 2 CFR part 183. The regulations in 2 CFR part 183 affect covered contracts, grants and cooperative agreements that are expected to exceed $50,000 within the period of performance, are performed outside the United States and its territories, and are in support of a contingency operation in which members of the Armed Forces are actively engaged in hostilities.

Does Vendor agree YES _ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

CERTIFICATION OF APPLICABILITY TO SUBCONTRACTORS

Vendor agrees that all contracts it awards pursuant to the Contract shall be bound by the foregoing terms and conditions.

YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

Civil Rights/Discrimination Title VI ofthe Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of

1975; Title 7 CFR Parts 15, !Sa, and 15b; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and FNS Instruction 113-1 , Civil Rights

Compliance and Enforcement- Nutrition Programs and Activities.

Required inclusion in solicitations/contracts using federal funds; prohibits discrimination of all eligible program participants on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, and sex.

Clean Air and Water Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act Clean Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q; Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387); and Executive

Order 1173 8, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations ( 40 CFR part 15)

Required inclusion when applicable to the services and/or products to be procured for solicitations/contracts exceeding

$150,000 using federal funds; requires compliance with all applicable standards, orders, and regulations; prohibits the award of contracts to contractors that are in violation of Clean Air Act. Violations must be reported to the Federal awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Does Vendor agree? YES_ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708)

Where applicable, all contracts awarded by the non-Federal entity in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers must include a provision for compliance with 40 U.S.C. 3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5). Under 40 U .S.C. 3 702 of the Act, each contractor must be required to compute the wages of every mechanic and laborer on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard work week is permissible provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than one and a halftimes the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the work week. The requirements of 40 U.S.C.

3704 are applicable to construction work and provide that no laborer or mechanic must be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsan itary, hazardous or dangerous. These requirements do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of inte lligence.

Pursuant to Federal Rule (E) above, when federal funds are expended by Laredo ISO, the vendor certifies that during the term of an award for all contracts by Laredo ISO resulting from this procurement process, the vendor

Does Vendor agree? YES _Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

Davis-Bacon Act As amended ( 40 U .S.C. 3141-3148). When required by Federal program legislation, all prime construction contracts in excess of$2,000 awarded by non-Federal entities must include a provision for compl iance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C.

3141 -3 144, and 3146-3 148) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5, " Labor Standards Provisions Appl icab le to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction"). In accordance with the statute, contractors must be required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors must be required to pay wages not less than once a week. The non-Federal entity must place a copy of the current prevailing wage determination issued by the Department of Labor in each solicitation. The decision to award a contract or subcontract must be conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination. The non-Federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency. The contracts must a lso include a provision for compliance with the Copeland "Anti-Kickback" Act (40 U .S.C. 3 145), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3, "Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States"). The Act provides that each contractor or subrecipient must be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. The non-Federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency.

Pursuant to Federal Rule (D) above, w hen federal funds are expended by Laredo ISO during the term of an award for all contracts and subgrants for construction or repair, the vendor will be in compliance with a ll applicable Davis-Bacon Act provisions.

Does Vendor agree? YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689) A contract award (see 2 CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Camp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Camp., p.235), " Debarment and Suspension." SAM Exclusions contains the name of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.

Pursuant to federal Rule (H) above, when federal funds are expended by Laredo ISO, Vendors certifies that during the term of an award for all contracts by Laredo ISO resulting from procurement process, Vendor certifies ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation by any federal department or agency.

Does Vendor agree? YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

Energy Policy and Conservation Act Public Law 94-163, 89 Statute 871

Required inclusion when appl icable to the services and/or products to be procured for solic itations/contracts using federal funds; establishes standards for the promotion of energy and water conservation methods when feas ibly obtainable.

Equal Employment Opportunity 41 CFR, Chapter 60. Executive Order 11 246 of September 24, 1965, entitled Equal Employment Opportunity, as amended by

Executive Order 11 375 of October 13, 1967, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR Chapter 60)

Required inclusion in construction solicitations/contracts using federal funds; prohibits hiring practices that do not provide an equal opportunity of a ll persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Does Vendor agree? YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of Vendor

Health and Safety Certifications, Licensing, or Regulations Local, state, or federal health and safety certifications, licensing, or regulations

Required inclusion in solicitations/contracts using federal fund; requires all contractors to meet applicable local, state, and federal health and safety certifications, licensing, or regulations which include, but are not limited, to facility use, food establishment, and authorized providers.

Procurement of Recovered Materials When federal funds are expended, Laredo lSD and its contractors must comply w ith Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002 include: (I) procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Env ironmenta l Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR part 24 7 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent w ith maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $1 0,000; (2) procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and (3) establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines. Pursuant to Federal Rule (J) above, when federal funds are expended by Laredo lSD as required by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (42 U.S.C. § 6962(c)(3)(A)(i)), the vendor certifies, by signing this document, that the percentage of recovered material content for EPA-designated items to be delivered or used in the performance of the contract will be at least the amount required by the applicable contract spec ifications or other contractual requirements.

Does Vendor agree? YES __ Initials of Authorized Representative of

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