5-07 - Disclosure of Interest.pdf

This is a Disclosure of Interest document issued by the City of Lewisville, Texas, pertaining to an Annual Contract for Chemical Analysis. The document outlines the conflict of interest disclosure requirements that apply to all persons or agents seeking to contract with the City. Under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176, any prospective contractor must complete a conflict of interest questionnaire if they have an affiliation or business relationship that could create a conflict of interest with the City. The questionnaire must be filed with the City Secretary no later than the seventh business day after the person or agent begins contract discussions or negotiations, or submits an application, response to a request for proposal, bid, or other related writing to the City. The conflict of interest questionnaire is available online at ethics.state.tx.us.

Prospective bidders are responsible for ensuring their own compliance with the filing requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code and should consult with legal counsel if they have questions regarding compliance. All goods and services provided to the City must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related regulations, with the successful bidder required to certify such compliance where applicable. Competitive sealed bids for the Chemical Analysis contract are being accepted through the Bonfire platform, with all questions submitted through that system's question and answer section. Award will be determined in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252.