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City of Hampton

ISSUING OFFICE:

DATE: September 15, 2026

ITB ITEM NO.

27-271106/NB

Consolidated Procurement Division 1 Franklin Street, Suite 345 Hampton, VA 23669 Telephone: (757) 727-2200 Fax: (757)727-2207

Attention of Bidder is Directed to Section 2.2-4367 to 2.2-4377 Code of Virginia (Ethics in Public Contracting)

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

Nicole Bonelli, Buyer

SEALED BIDS will be received in the Issuing Office or via DemandStar (www.demandstar.com) until Opening Date and Opening Time as specified in this solicitation including any addenda issued by this office. Bids received by telephone, email, facsimile, or any other means of electronic transfer will not be accepted. The School Board of the City of Hampton is not responsible for late delivery by U.S. Postal mail or other couriers. All inquiries for information regarding this Invitation to Bid are to be directed to the Issuing Office as defined herein.

COMMODITY: ANNUAL NEEDS FOR MECHANICAL SERVICES

NIGP CODE: 91000, 91450, 91468, 92830

OPENING DATE

October 15, 2026

OPENING TIME

2:30 PM EST

PLEASE FILL IN OFFEROR’S NAME & ADDRESS

IN THE SPACES PROVIDED BELOW:

THIS IS NOT AN ORDER

PREBID CONFERENCE

DATE: N/A

TIME: N/A

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF HAMPTON HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS “HCS”, RESERVES

THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS IN WHOLE OR IN PART AND WAIVE ANY

INFORMALITIES IN THE BIDDING PROCESS. FURTHER, HCS RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ENTER INTO

ANY CONTRACT DEEMED TO BE IN ITS BEST INTEREST. THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THE

INVITATION TO BID, ANY ADDENDA, BIDDERS RESPONSE AND ANY CHANGE ORDERS SHALL BE

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO ANY RESULTING CONTRACT.

HCS DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS.

The School Board of Hampton City Schools (HCS) of Hampton, VA is seeking bids from responsible and responsive bidders to provide mechanical related services; to include plumbing on an annual needed basis.

ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF ADDENDUM: #1____ #2____ #3____ #4____ (Please Initial)

THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE CITY OF HAMPTON CANNOT LEGALLY AGREE TO ANY CLAUSE INDEMNIFYING THE CONTRACTOR FROM ANY DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE CONTRACT OR HOLDING THE CONTRACTOR HARMLESS. THE SUBMISSION OF A BID CONSTITUTES AN AGREEMENT BY THE CONTRACTOR NOT TO REQUEST SUCH LANGUAGE IN THE RESULTING CONTRACT. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SOLICITATION AND TO ALL THE CONDITIONS IMPOSED HEREIN, THE UNDERSIGNED AGREES TO PERFORM ANY CONTRACT AWARDED AS A RESULT OF THIS SOLICITATION. THE FOLLOWING SECTION SHALL BE SIGNED BY AN AGENT AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE COMPANY. FAILURE TO EXECUTE THIS PORTION MAY RESULT IN BID REJECTION.

Authorized Agent:

Signature Type or Print Name

Email Address Telephone Number Fax Number Company FEI/FIN#

ENCLOSURES

INVITATION TO BID

GOODS AND SERVICES

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ANTI-COLLUSION/NONDISCRIMINATION/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS

ANTI-COLLUSION CLAUSE:

IN THE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF THIS PROPOSAL, SAID BIDDER DID NOT EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY ENTER INTO ANY COMBINATION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH ANY PERSON, FIRM OR CORPORATION, OR ENTER INTO ANY AGREEMENT, PARTICIPATE IN ANY COLLUSION, OR OTHERWISE TAKE ANY ACTION IN VIOLATION OF THE SHERMAN ACT (15 U.S.C. SECTION 1), SECTIONS 59.1-9.1 THROUGH 59.1-9.17 OR SECTIONS 59.1-68.6 THROUGH 59.1-68.8 OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA.

THE UNDERSIGNED BIDDER HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT THIS AGREEMENT, OR ANY CLAIMS RESULTING THEREFROM, IS NOT THE RESULT OF, OR AFFECTED BY, ANY ACT OF COLLUSION WITH, OR ANY ACT OF, ANOTHER PERSON OR PERSONS, FIRM OR CORPORATION ENGAGED IN THE SAME LINE OF BUSINESS OR COMMERCE; AND, THAT NO PERSON ACTING FOR, OR EMPLOYED BY, CITY HAS AN INTEREST IN, OR IS CONCERNED WITH, THIS PROPOSAL; AND, THAT NO PERSON OR PERSONS, FIRM OR CORPORATION

OTHER THAN THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVE, OR ARE, INTERESTED IN THIS PROPOSAL.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:

DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT, THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER AGREES TO (I) PROVIDE A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER'S EMPLOYEES; (II) POST IN CONSPICUOUS PLACES, AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT, A STATEMENT NOTIFYING EMPLOYEES THAT THE UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURE, SALE, DISTRIBUTION, DISPENSATION, POSSESSION, OR USE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR MARIJUANA IS PROHIBITED IN THE SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR'S WORKPLACE AND SPECIFYING THE ACTIONS THAT WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST EMPLOYEES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SUCH PROHIBITION; (III) STATE IN ALL SOLICITATIONS OR ADVERTISEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES PLACED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR THAT THE SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR MAINTAINS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE; AND (IV) INCLUDE THE PROVISIONS OF THE FOREGOING CLAUSES IN EVERY SUBCONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER OF OVER $10,000, SO THAT THE PROVISIONS WILL BE BINDING UPON EACH

SUSUCCESSFUL OFFEROR OR VENDOR.

FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION, "DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE" MEANS A SITE FOR THE PERFORMANCE OR WORK DONE IN CONNECTION WITH A SPECIFIC CONTRACT AWARDED TO A SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW, THE EMPLOYEES OF WHOM ARE PROHIBITED FROM ENGAGING IN THE UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURE, SALE, DISTRIBUTION, DISPENSATION, POSSESSION OR USE OF ANY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR MARIJUANA DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT.

EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION BY THE SUCESSFUL OFFEROR SHALL BE PROHIBITED:

1. DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT, THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER AGREES AS FOLLOWS:

a THE BIDDER, SHALL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY EMPLOYEE OR APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT BECAUSE OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY STATE LAW RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT WHERE THERE IS A BONA FIDE OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATION REASONABLY NECESSARY TO THE NORMAL OPERATION OF THE SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER AGREES TO POST IN CONSPICUOUS PLACES, AVAILABLE TO EMPLOYEES AND APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT, NOTICES SETTING FORTH THE

PROVISIONS OF THIS NONDISCRIMINATION CLAUSE.

b. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER, IN ALL SOLICITATIONS OR ADVERTISEMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES PLACED BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER, SHALL STATE THAT SUCH SUCCESSFUL BIDDER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

c. NOTICES, ADVERTISEMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS PLACED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW, RULE OR REGULATION

SHALL BE DEEMED SUFFICIENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS SECTION.

2. THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WILL INCLUDE THE PROVISIONS OF THE FOREGOING PARAGRAPHS A, B, AND C IN EVERY

SUBCONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER OF OVER $10,000, SO THAT THE PROVISIONS WILL BE BINDING UPON EACH

SUBCONTRACTOR OR VENDOR.

Name and Address of BIDDER: Date: _____ Authorized Signature__________________________

Printed Name:___________________________Title:____________________________

Phone Number:__________________________ Fax Number:_____________________

Email Address:__________________________________________________________

Federal Tax Identification Number/Social Security Number: ________________________________

Is Bidder a "minority" business? Yes No If yes, please indicate the "minority" classification below:

African American Hispanic American American Indian Eskimo Asian American Aleut Other; Please Explain:

Is Offeror Woman Owned? Yes No Is Offeror a Small Business? Yes No Is Offeror a Faith-Based Organization? Yes No

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Scope of Work

The purpose of this bid is to establish a contract(s) with qualified contractor(s) to provide mechanical related services; to include plumbing on an annual needed basis.

A. General Requirements:

a. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportations and any incidentals necessary to provide mechanical services relating to construction, replacement, repair installation, and preventive maintenance in schools, offices and support facilities annually on an "as needed" basis as specified herein. The Contractor shall perform services at the highest standards set forth in the Mechanical Services industry. In addition, the Contractor shall also perform plumbing related services and perform such services at the highest standards set forth in the plumbing industry.

B. Mechanical services shall include but not limited to:

a. Install additional or replace existing HVAC units, roof top units, makeup air units, unit ventilators, water source heat pumps, PTAC's, split systems, CRAC units, etc.

b. Install additional or replace existing boilers and water heaters. (Gas and Electric)

c. Install, repair or replace duct work, drain pans, sheet metal, welded piping, mechanical joint piping, associated electrical, insulation, etc.

d. Install, repair/ replace pumps, flanges, seals, impellers, check valves, isolation valves, etc.

e. Install, repair or replace control systems.

f. Coordinate services with control contractors or third-party vendors approved by HCS.

g. Please note this is not an all-inclusive list of services to be provided. Any plumbing or HVAC services required by Hampton City Schools may be covered under this contract.

C. Specific Requirements

a. All required permits and inspections to complete quoted job shall be the responsibility of the primary Contractor.

b. The Contractor must possess a current and active Class A Commonwealth of Virginia contractor’s license at the time of submission.

c. The Contractor shall be competent and qualified to install variable refrigerant systems and equipment.

Provide references of three most recent jobs similar in scope (See Attachment E).

d. The Contractor must be licensed to do mechanical work; including both HVAC and Plumbing related services.

e. All work must be in strict accordance with all state and local codes.

f. Installation shall reflect any Mechanical/Electrical code changes to maintain compliance.

g. All OSHA safety requirements shall be enforced.

h. A staffed, certified service department shall be maintained at all times by primary Contractor.

i. The Contractor shall obtain authorization from the HCS Operations and Maintenance prior to starting work.

j. The Contractor must be properly insured as required.

k. Professional Structural Engineering shall be utilized as applicable and will be the responsibility of the

Contractor.

l. Professional roofing services shall be provided by Contractor during the contract period to support scope of work as required.

m. HCS shall provide warranty information and design for roof penetrations and curb installations.

n. All required crane and rigging services shall be provided by the Contractor to support scope of work.

Pictures of crane route shall be provided to HCS Operations and Maintenance in order to document condition of grounds prior to and directly after lift.

o. All quoted jobs shall reflect straight hourly labor rates. Any deviation must be noted. Once a quote is accepted, a full schedule of values shall be produced within seven (7) business days. Quotes shall include a full schedule of values. This will also be used in invoicing to match up with the progress of project.

p. Any new unit replacement shall have the following provided with the quote: manuals, heat load calculations, manual S, equipment selection and duct sizing requirements

q. A site walk-through consisting of an authorized Contractor and HCS Maintenance and Operations Representative shall be conducted prior to job completion. All Punch List, control drawings and close out items shall be corrected prior to authorization of final payment.

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r. Close out documents shall include, but not limited to warranty letter, refrigerant tracking information in accordance with operating and maintenance manuals, startup sheets, as-built control drawings, final inspections, punch list and action items.

s. Provide specific cut sheets to include:

i. All options being used

ii. Manufacturer and model #

iii. Energy efficiency rating (both existing unit and replacement)

iv. Preconstruction meetings will be required on job site prior to commencing any work.

t. Integral electrical disconnects, if commercially available are preferred. Stainless steel disconnects shall be utilized if external to unit.

u. Condensate drip pans shall be constructed of Galvanized steel or stainless steel if commercially available.

v. Condensate drain lines shall be roughed and supported to roof drain or gutter as applicable.

w. Condensate drain lines shall be secured to the roof by non-invasive means.

x. Emergency condensate drip pan shall have overflow switch installed and connected to BAS.

y. Overflow condition to shut down unit and provide alarm.

z. R22 units are not acceptable under this contract.

aa. Units shall be sealed to be weather, vermin and bird proof, including hail guards where applicable.

bb. All units with gas service shall have new gas valves, regulator and new galvanized pipe to shut off valve installed as part of the project.

cc. Units shall be labeled to reflect as built drawings/electrical service with a riveted weatherproof plaque and unit name provided by the Owner’s Representative.

dd. New units and Building Automation Systems (BAS) shall have provisions for space dehumidification, where directed.

ee. BAS - Qualified controls vendors shall remove existing unit from and reconnect the replacement unit to

Building Automation System.

ff. BAS - All graphics and control as-built shall be updated as required.

gg. BAS- Minimum points required on each unit:

i. All compressor status

ii. All fan status

iii. All heat bank status

iv. Discharge air temp

v. Damper position and command if applicable

hh. BAS wires shall be continuous without splices. Included but not limited to:

i. LAN wires and Controller to unit wiring

ii. Building Automation System shall be verified during the "Punch List" procedure.

jj. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating the testing, removing, reinstalling and retesting smoke detectors, if equipped. HCS fire alarm contractor will assist. All fire and smoke detection systems installed shall be tested as required with supporting documentation provided.

kk. A one (1) year inclusive warrantee shall be supported by the Contractor.

ll. A minimum five (5) year inclusive warrantee for unit compressors shall be supported by the Contractor.

mm. There shall be one Point of Contact for service calls associated with the contract.

nn. All warrantee or service calls shall be followed up with a written report outlining the cause and remedied within twenty-four (24) hours. Report shall be sent electronically to Quentena Zanders-qzanders@hampton.k12.va.us

oo. Contractors must have a company uniform and picture ID badge.

pp. HCS reserves the right for first right of refusal for all parts and equipment.

qq. Four (4) hours of equipment training shall be provided for all given installations.

rr. Commissioning (mechanical analysis) can be requested by HCS Maintenance and Operations

Representative prior to the quoting of new work to ensure that the new work meets the needs of the space in which it is installed.

ss. Removal and replacement of duct heaters where applicable.

tt. Duct sizing shall be verified as adequate for the replacement unit prior to sourcing units.

uu. Any additional or modified ductwork shall match existing.

D. Hours and Response Times: Straight time- M-F 8AM-5PM. Overtime- Weekdays after 5PM, Weekends and Holidays. Option for flex hours that are not considered overtime will be agreed upon on a project to project basis.

a. Non-Emergency Response Time: Non-Emergency response time shall not exceed as follows:

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i. Four (4) hours for all non-emergency warrantee and services calls

b. Emergency Response Time: Emergency response time shall not exceed as follows:

i. Two (2) hours on weekdays for emergency warrantee and service calls.

ii. Four (4) hours on weekends and holidays for emergency warrantee and service calls.

1. For a list of HCS holidays, please visit https://www.hampton.k12.va.us/calendars/calendar.html .

E. Duct work:

a. The Contractor shall inspect ductwork and insulation; new insulation shall match existing.

b. Collapsed ductwork shall be braced prior to lagging; use twenty-six (26) gauge galvanized metal for all duct work.

c. Top seams are to be one (1)"standing seams; slide the pieces under the two (2)"lap.

d. Lap all pieces to inhibit water introduction to the lagging; pop rivet lagging every six (6)"and at all laps.

e. Seal laps with duct sealer.

f. Paint all exterior lagging with aluminum roof coating.

g. Factory start up sheets shall be performed by FACTORY certified individual.

h. Factory start up sheets, operation and maintenance documents and controls as-built drawings shall be completed and provided prior to job completion.

i. Weekly report shall be provided to HCS Maintenance and Operations Representative on Thursday of every week.

j. Include before and after water and air balancing services, where directed, and provide documentation at completion of work. Balance results should be compared to original documentation; any discrepancies shall be brought to the attention of HCS Maintenance and Operations Representative prior to starting work.

k. Include a specific Occupation/Significant completion date listed upon job completion for warrantee.

F. Assignment of Work

a. Each job requires its own proposal/quote. Construction proposals equaling $100,000 or greater will require a performance and payment bond, both equal to the amount of the task(s) quote.

G. Inspections

a. All work must be inspected to ensure conformity with the specifications and requirements surrounding the work. Inspections should be arranged by contacting the Contract Administrator.NO PAYMENT WILL

BE MADE UNTIL THE WORK IS INSPECTED AND APPROVED.

H. Work Performance

a. The Contractor shall supply a dumpster or other devices necessary for the disposal of demolished materials.

b. Materials or equipment owned by HCS shall not be used by the Contractor.

c. Any HCS equipment (brooms, mops, trash cans etc.) used by the Contractor shall become the property of the Contractor. An amount equal to the replacement cost of the materials shall be deducted from the Contract price before final payment is rendered.

d. Contractor shall clean the work area at the end of each workday. All materials shall be secured in a safe and neat manner. No trash or debris is to be left overnight at the work site.

e. Upon completion of the project, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean all finished work, the work site and adjacent areas returning it to a level of cleanliness equal to that existing prior to start of work.

f. The Contractor shall perform all work in a professional manner by personnel experienced in their trade.

g. Work shall progress in such manner as to cause the least inconvenience to HCS, and it is to be done with proper consideration for the rights of other Contractors or workmen. The Contractor shall keep in touch with the entire operation and perform all installations promptly and professionally.

I. Quality Control

a. The Contractor shall notify HCS Maintenance and Operations of any omissions, contradictions or conflicts in the specifications prior to acceptance of work. If the Contractor does not notify HCS of any such conditions, it will be assumed that the Contractor has included all necessary items in his/her proposal to complete the project.

b. Projects will be completed as the contract document specifies, unless changes are approved in writing by HCS. The Contractor shall make his own Contracts with Subcontractors and be responsible for obtaining any required permits. The Contractor alone shall be held responsible by HCS for the completed project.

c. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of project materials stored on premises.

https://www.hampton.k12.va.us/calendars/calendar.html

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d. The Contractor shall take precautions to ensure that dust and debris associated with the project is contained within the work area and not allowed to spread into other areas of the school. Equipment or materials which cannot be moved, shall be covered by the Contractor to prevent contamination or damage.

e. All materials used by the Contractor shall be certified asbestos-free by the manufacturer. There will be no exceptions. A letter from the Contractor certifying that no asbestos-containing materials were used shall be provided upon completion of the project.

f. The Contractor shall provide on-site supervision at all times while work is in progress. All Subcontractors and/or workers shall report to a single supervisor who shall be on site to answer questions and coordinate work. The supervisor shall carry a copy of this specification and any amendments.

J. Safety Requirements - The Contractor shall:

a. assure that all application, material handling, and associated equipment will he handled and operated in conformance with OSHA safety requirements. Where applicable, provide Material Safety Data Sheets for materials to be used on the project.

b. comply with federal, state, and local fire and safety codes and requirements.

c. advise HCS whenever work is expected to be hazardous to HCS employees, students or other building occupants.

d. maintain fire extinguisher within easy access whenever power tools; flammable materials or heat producing devices are being used.

e. advise HCS when volatile materials are to be used near air ventilation intakes or near occupied spaces so that action may be taken to prevent degradation of indoor air quality.

f. dispose of all asbestos containing materials into an EPA approved sanitary landfill.

Contractors performing work, that disturbs paint in housing and child-occupied facilities including schools built before 1978, must be EPA-certified. In addition, their employees must be trained in the use of lead-safe work practices. The Contractor must follow Lead-safe work practices that minimize occupants' exposure to lead hazards. Information about these requirements can be found at www.epa.goY/lead or by calling 1-800-424- 5323.

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Special Instructions to Bidders

A. Definitions:

1. Issuing Office Wherever used in this Invitation to Bid, Issuing Office will be:

Nicole Bonelli, Buyer Consolidated Procurement Division Community, Municipal Services/Education 1 Franklin Street, Suite 345 Hampton, VA 23669 Phone: (757) 727-2203 Email: nbonelli@hampton.gov

2. HCS Contract Administrator Wherever used in this Invitation to Bid and for purposes of any notices under this contract, HCS Contract Administrator will be:

Dr. Daniel Bowling HCS – Operations and Maintenance 2113 Woodmansee Drive Hampton, VA 23669 Phone : 757-850-2123 Email : dbowling@hampton.k12.va.us

B. Questions:

Bidders must submit questions regarding this Invitation to Bid in writing to the Issuing Office via email to: nbonelli@hampton.gov no later than October 1, 2026 at 2:30PM EST. Necessary replies will be issued to all bidders as addenda that shall become part of the contract documents. Oral instructions do not form a part of the bid documents.

Bidder is responsible for checking the Hampton Procurement web site at www.hampton.gov/bids-contracts or the eVA website at www.eva.virginia.gov prior to bid opening to secure any addenda issued for this ITB.

C. Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawal of Bid:

Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any modifications or withdrawals, so as to reach the Issuing Office designated in the ITB by the time specified in the ITB.

Any bid, modification, or withdrawal received at the Issuing Office designated in the ITB after the exact time specified for receipt of bids shall be considered "late" and will not be considered unless there is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Issuing Office and was under the control of HCS prior to the time set for receipt of bids.

Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Issuing Office includes the time/date stamp of that office on the bid wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the office, or oral testimony or statements of Consolidated Procurement Division personnel.

If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal HCS processes so that bids cannot be received at the Issuing Office by the exact time specified in the ITB and urgent HCS requirements preclude modifications to the ITB, the time specified for receipt of bids will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal City processes resume.

Bids may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of bids. A bid may be withdrawn in person by a Bidder or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for http://www.hampton.gov/bids-contracts http://www.eva.virginia.gov/

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D. Preparation of Bids:

To be considered for award, a bid must comply in all material respects with the ITB. Bidders are expected to examine the drawings, specifications, and all instructions in this ITB. Failure to do so will be at the Bidder's own risk.

Each Bidder shall furnish the information required by the solicitation. The Bidder is expected to:

• Sign the bid and print or type its name and address on the cover of the ITB;

• Sign the ANTICOLLUSION/NON-DISCRIMINATION on page 2 of this ITB and complete all other information requested on the same page;

• Complete the Pricing Sheet requested in the ITB;

• Changes must be initialed by the authorized Agent signing the bid. In case of discrepancy between a unit price and an extended price, the unit price shall govern as the correct price.

• Complete all applicable Attachments (i.e. A, B, C, etc.)

Bids for supplies or services other than those specified will not be considered unless authorized by the solicitation.

Bidders must state a definite time for delivery of supplies or for performance of services, unless otherwise specified in the solicitation. Time, if stated as a number of days, will be interpreted to include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

• Acknowledge Addenda on page 1 of this solicitation.

E. Descriptive Literature:

"Descriptive literature," as used in this provision, means information furnished by a Bidder, such as cuts, illustrations, drawings, and brochures that shows a product's characteristics or construction or explains its operation. The term includes only that information required to evaluate the acceptability of the product and excludes other information for operating or maintaining the product.

Descriptive literature is required to establish, for the purpose of evaluation and award, details of the product offered that are specified elsewhere in the solicitation and pertain to significant elements including, but not limited to:

• Design;

• Materials;

• Components;

• Performance characteristics; and

• Methods of manufacture, assembly, construction, or operation.

• Descriptive literature, required elsewhere in this solicitation, must be:

• Identified to show the item(s) of the offer to which it applies; and

• Received by the time specified in this solicitation.

• If the Bidder fails to submit required descriptive literature on time with the Bid submittal, HCS may reject the bid.

If the descriptive literature fails to show that the product offered conforms to the requirements of the solicitation, HCS will reject the bid.

F. Bid Submittal Requirements:

Bids must be submitted utilizing the following requirements:

• Bids shall be placed in a sealed envelope or package, and the envelope or package labeled with the Invitation for Bid's item number and the name and address of the Bidder. Submit the original bid.

Bidders are encouraged to submit bids on recycled paper. Please print one one side and do not use staples.

• Bidders may also submit bids via DemandStar (www.demandstar.com) until the Closing Date and Closing Time as specified in this solicitation including any addenda issued by this office.

• All bids shall be received and time stamped in the Issuing Office no later than the Closing Date and Time shown on the cover page of this Invitation to Bid. Any bid received after the specified date and time (time stamped 2:31 p.m. or later) shall not be considered and shall be returned unopened to Bidder.

• Bids received by telephone, telegraph, email, or facsimile shall not be accepted.

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• Bids must include all elements noted in the Bid Preparation paragraph above.

• Bids should be submitted in the format specified on the pricing sheet.

• Statement setting forth the basis for protection of proprietary information, if any, as detailed in the Proprietary Information/Disclosure section

G. Bid Opening:

The Issuing Office shall decide when the time set for opening bids has arrived. Bids received before the bid opening time will be publicly opened and, if practical, read aloud to the persons present, recorded and abstracted. Review of the abstract of the bids by interested persons will be permitted immediately after bid opening, as soon as prepared, if it does not unduly interfere with the conduct of HCS business, as determined by the Issuing Office. Bid records shall be open to public inspection only after a formal evaluation and award determination has been made by the Issuing Office.

Contact with HCS Staff, Representatives, and/or Agents:

Direct contact with HCS staff, representatives, and/or agents other than Consolidated Procurement Division staff on the subject of this ITB or any subject related to this ITB is expressly prohibited except with the prior knowledge of the Procurement Department.

H. A withdrawal of bid due to error shall be in accordance with Section 2.2-4330 B (1) of the Code of Virginia. The bidder shall give notice in writing of his claim of right to withdraw his bid within two business days after conclusion of the bid opening procedure and shall submit original work papers with such notice.

I. FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC BUSINESSES-AUTHORITY TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THE

COMMONWEALTH

Contractor whether organized as a stock or nonstock corporation, limited liability company, business trust, or limited partnership or registered as a registered limited liability partnership shall be authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth as a domestic or foreign business entity and shall provide proof thereof.

Contractor shall not allow its existence to lapse or its certificate of authority or registration to transact business in the Commonwealth to be revoked or cancelled at any time during the term of the Agreement.

Failure by the Contractor to remain in compliance with the provisions of this section shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement.

Hampton City Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex disability, age or other protected classes in its programs, activities, and employment practices and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Robbin A. Ruth, Executive Director of Human Resources, One Franklin Street, Hampton, Virginia 23669, 757-727-2318.

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I. General Terms and Conditions

A. Contract Document:

These General Terms and Conditions are a sample of what may be included in the final contract awarded to

Bidder and are subject to change.

B. Bid Binding for Ninety (90) Days:

Bidder agrees that its bid shall be binding and may not be withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled opening date of this Invitation for Bid.

C. Proprietary Information/Non-Disclosure:

Bidder is advised that the Virginia Public Procurement Act (Section 2.2-4342, Code of Virginia, 1950 as amended) shall govern public inspection of all records submitted by Bidder. Specifically, if Bidder seeks to protect any proprietary data or materials, pursuant to Section 2.2-4342, Bidder shall:

• Invoke the protections of this section prior to or upon submission of the data or other materials,

• Provide a statement that identifies the data or other materials to be protected and that states the reasons why protection is necessary.

• Submit trade secrets or other proprietary information under separate cover in a sealed envelope clearly marked “PROPRIETARY”.

• Information submitted that does not meet the above requirements will be considered public information in accordance with State statutes.

• CITY reserves the right to submit such information to HCS attorney for concurrence of the Bidder’s claim that it is in fact proprietary.

• References to the proprietary information may be made within the body of the Proposal; however, all information contained within the body of the Proposal shall be public information in accordance with State statutes.

• Trade secrets or proprietary information submitted by a Bidder in conjunction with this ITB is not subject to public disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA).

• Information submitted that does not meet the above requirements will be considered public information in accordance with the VFOIA.

• An all-inclusive statement that the entire bid is proprietary is unacceptable. A statement that Bidder’s costs and/or Bid pricing are to be protected is unacceptable. Bidder will be requested to remove any such statement(s) in order to be eligible for further evaluation and award.

D. Contract Modification(s):

After award, any and all modifications to this contract shall be mutually agreed to by both parties, in writing, and authorized by HCS Purchasing Agent or his designee via issuance of a change order (purchase order).

E. Bidder Obligation:

Bidder shall carefully examine the contents of this Invitation for Bid and any subsequent addenda. Failure to do so shall not relieve the Successful Bidder of its obligation to fulfill the requirements of any contract awarded as a result of this ITB.

F. Conditions of Work:

Bidder shall inform itself fully of the conditions relating to services required herein. Failure to do so will not relieve a Successful Bidder of the obligation to furnish all goods and/or services necessary to carry out the provisions of this contract

G. Prime Contractor:

If in its performance of this contract, Successful Bidder supplies goods or services by or through another party or subcontractor, Successful Bidder agrees that:

• Successful Bidder shall act as the prime contractor for the goods and services to be provided under contract and shall be the sole point of contact with regard to all obligations under this contract.

• Successful Bidder represents and warrants that Successful Bidder has made third parties or subcontractors aware of the proposed use and disposition of the other party’s products or services, and that such other party has agreed in writing that it has no objection and that CITY is not liable to such third parties or subcontractors for any work performed under this contract.

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• The use of subcontractors and the work they perform must receive the prior written approval of HCS.

HCS will designate a Contract Administrator to approve such work.

• Successful Bidder shall be solely responsible for all work performed and materials provided by subcontractors.

• Successful Bidder shall be responsible for the liability of subcontractors for the types and limits required of the Successful Bidder under this contract.

H. Subcontractors:

Contractor's use of subcontractors and the work they are to perform must receive written approval from the Contract Administrator at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the work being performed. Contractor shall be solely responsible for all work performed and materials provided by subcontractors. Contractor shall be responsible for the liability of subcontractors for the types and limits required of the Contractor.

Payments to Subcontractors:

In accordance with Title 2.2, Chapter 43, Article 4 of the Code of Virginia (Virginia Public Procurement Act), Contractor shall make payment to all subcontractors, as defined in the Code, within seven (7) days after receipt of payment from the City; or, shall notify the City and subcontractors in writing of the intention to withhold all or a part of the amount due along with the reason for nonpayment. In the event payment is not made as noted, Contractor shall pay interest at the rate of one (1) percent per month, unless otherwise provided in the Agreement, to the subcontractors on all amounts that remain unpaid after seven (7) days except for the amounts withheld as provided herein.

These same requirements shall be included in each subcontract and shall be applicable to each lower-tier subcontractor.

Contractor's obligation to pay an interest charge to a subcontractor pursuant to the payment clause in this section may not be construed to be an obligation of the City. An Agreement modification may not be made for the purpose of providing reimbursement for such interest charge. A cost reimbursement claim may not include any amount for reimbursement for such interest charge.

I. Non-Assignment:

Successful Offeror shall not assign its rights and duties under this Agreement without the prior written consent of HCS Contract Administrator.

J. Antitrust:

Any perceived anti-trust violation will be reported to the State Attorney General for possible enforcement of anti-trust laws.

K. Anti-collusion/Nondiscrimination Requirements Form:

The attached “Anti-collusion/Nondiscrimination Requirements” form, on page 2 of this ITB, shall be executed by Bidder and is to be submitted with Bidder’s Proposal. The requirements set forth on said form shall be considered to be binding terms and conditions in any contract resulting from this ITB. A contract will not be awarded to a Bidder who has not signed the anti-collusion/nondiscrimination statement.

L. Hold Harmless/Indemnification:

It is understood and agreed that Contractor hereby assumes the entire responsibility and liability for any and all material damages to persons or property caused by or resulting from or arising out of any act or omission on the part of Contractor, its subcontractors, agents or employees under or in connection with this Contract or the performance or failure to perform any work required by this Contract. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless HCS and its agents, volunteers, servants, employees and officials from and against any and all claims, losses, or expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees and litigation expenses suffered by any indemnified party or entity as the result of claims or suits due to, arising out of or in connection with

(a) any and all such damages, real or alleged, (b) the violation of any law applicable to this Contract, and (c) the performance of the work by Contractor or those for whom Contractor is legally liable. Upon written demand by HCS, Contractor shall assume and defend at Contractor's sole expense any and all such suits or defense of claims made against HCS, its agents, volunteers, servants, employees or officials.

M. Notices:

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All notices, requests, demands, and elections under this contract, other than routine operational communications, shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date when hand-delivered, or on the date of the confirmed facsimile transmission, or on the date received when delivered by courier that has a reliable system for tracking delivery, or six (6) HCS business days after the date of mailing when mailed by United States mail, certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid. All notices shall be addressed to the following individuals:

To the School Board of the City of Hampton: HCS Contract Administrator as designated in this ITB.

To Contractor: Contractor’s Contract Administrator as defined in Successful Bidder’s Bid Response. Either party may from time to time change the individual(s) to receive notices and/or its address for notification purposes by giving the other party written notice as provided above.

N. Non-Performance:

1. Delivery Delays: HCS reserves the right to procure goods and/or services to be provided under this contract from other sources in the event Contractor fails to deliver such goods and/or service deliverables in accordance with delivery dates and time frames set forth in this contract.

2. Unacceptable Deliveries (Rejections): Upon notification by HCS that goods and/or service deliverables provided by the Contractor under this contract are damaged and/or not of the quality specified by HCS, such goods and/or service deliverables will be rejected. Contractor shall replace such rejected goods and/or service deliverables immediately or within a reasonable time as determined by HCS.

3. Contractor shall remove all rejected materials, equipment or supplies from the premises of HCS within ten (10) days of notification. Rejected goods and/or service deliverables not removed from HCS’s premises within ten (10) days will be regarded as abandoned, shall become the property of HCS, and HCS shall have the right to dispose of such items.

4. HCS reserves the right to authorize immediate purchase from other sources against rejections.

5. Liability: Contractor shall be liable to HCS of Hampton for all costs incurred by HCS as a result of Contractor's failure to perform in accordance with the contract. Contractor's liability shall include, but not be limited to:

a. Damages and other delay costs, to include costs to procure goods/services from alternate suppliers.

b. Increased costs of performance, such as extended overhead and increased performance costs resulting from performance delays caused by Contractor and/or rejections of Contractor’s goods and/or service deliverables.

c. Warranty and rework costs, liability to third party, excess costs, attorney’s fees and related costs incurred by HCS due to non-responsive performance of Contractor.

O. Termination Without Cause:

HCS may at any time, and for any reason, terminate this Contract by written notice to Contractor specifying the termination date, which shall be not less than thirty (30) days from the date such notice is mailed. Notice shall be given to Contractor by certified mail/return receipt requested at the address set forth in Contractor's Bid Proposal or in Paragraph I of this Contract. In the event of such termination, Contractor shall be paid such amount as shall compensate Contractor for the work satisfactorily completed, and accepted by HCS, at the time of termination. If HCS terminates this Contract, Contractor shall withdraw its personnel and equipment, cease performance of any further work under this Contract, and turn over to HCS any work completed or in process for which payment has been made.

P. Termination with Cause/Breach:

In the event that Contractor shall for any reason or through any cause be in default of the terms of this Contract, HSC may give Contractor written notice of such default by certified mail/return receipt requested at the address set forth in Contractor's Bid Proposal or in Paragraph I of this Contract. Unless otherwise provided, Contractor shall have ten (10) days from the date such notice is mailed in which to cure the default. Upon failure of Contractor to cure the default, City may immediately cancel and terminate this Contract as of the mailing date of the default notice. Upon termination, Contractor shall withdraw its personnel and equipment, cease performance of any further work under the Contract, and turn over to City any work in process for which payment has been made. In the event of violations of law, safety or health standards and regulations, this Contract may be immediately cancelled and terminated by HCS and provisions herein with respect to opportunity to cure default shall not be applicable. This contract may be terminated by either party in the event that the other party has failed to perform a material obligation or has otherwise breached a material term of this contract, if that other party has failed to cure that failure or breach within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice thereof from the other party.

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Q. Breach of Contract:

Contractor shall be deemed in breach of this contract if the Contractor:

Fails to comply with any terms of this contract;

Fails to cure such noncompliance within ten (10) calendar days from the date of HCS written notice or such other time frame, greater than ten (10) calendar days, specified by HCS Contract Administrator in the notice.

Fails to submit a written response to HCS’s notification of noncompliance within ten (10) calendar days after the date of HCS notice.

All notices under this contract shall be submitted, either by fax or certified mail, return-receipt requested, to the respective contract administrator. Contractor shall not be in breach of this contract as long as its default was due to causes beyond the reasonable control of and occurred without any fault or negligence on the part of both the Contractor and its subcontractors. Such causes may include, but are not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, acts of HCS in its sovereign capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, strikes, freight embargoes, and unusually severe catastrophic weather such as hurricanes.

R. Applicable Law:

This Contract shall be deemed to be a Virginia contract and shall be governed as to all matters whether of validity, interpretations, obligations, performance or otherwise exclusively by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and all questions arising with respect thereto shall be determined in accordance with such laws.

Regardless of where actually delivered and accepted, this Contract shall be deemed to have been delivered and accepted by the parties in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

S. Compliance with All Laws:

Contractor shall comply with all federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations now in effect or hereafter adopted, in the performance of scope work set forth herein. Contractor represents that it possesses all necessary licenses and permits required to conduct its business and will acquire any additional licenses and permits necessary for performance of this Contract prior to the initiation of work.

Contractor further expressly represents that it is a corporation, partnership, or limited liability company, that it is in good standing in the Commonwealth of Virginia and will remain in good standing throughout the term of this Contract. Contractor shall at all times observe all health and safety measures and precautions necessary for the sanitary and safe performance of Contractor's obligations hereunder. All City of Hampton business license, personal property, real estate and other applicable tax requirements shall be met by Contractor.

T. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986

Contractor/Vendor does not and shall not during the performance of the Contract knowingly employ an unauthorized alien as defined in the federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

U. Venue:

Venue shall be in the Circuit Court of HCS of Hampton, Virginia, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk Division, compliant with applicable laws and regulations, as deemed appropriate by HCS of Hampton. Any and all suits for any claims or for any and every breach or dispute arising out of this Agreement shall be maintained in the appropriate court of competent jurisdiction in the City of Hampton, or the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk Division.

V. Severability:

If any provision of this contract is found by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the other provisions of this contract, and all other provisions of this contract shall remain in full force and effect.

W. Non-Appropriation of Funds:

It is understood and agreed between the parties hereto that HCS shall be bound and obligated hereunder only to the extent that the funds shall have been appropriated and budgeted for the purpose of this Contract.

In the event funds are not appropriated and budgeted in any fiscal year for payments due under this Contract, HCS shall immediately notify Contractor of such occurrence and this Contract shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal year for which (an) appropriation(s) (was) were received without penalty or expense to HCS of any kind whatsoever.

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X. Tax Exemption:

HCS of Hampton is exempt from federal excise tax and from all State and local taxes. Contractor shall not include such taxes in any invoices under this agreement. Upon request, HCS will furnish the Contractor with tax exemption certificates or HCS of Hampton’s tax-exempt number.

Y. Vendor’s Invoices:

Contractor shall submit to HCS all invoices promptly upon completion of the requirements for installation, delivery, and acceptance of the Products and Services required under this contract. Invoices shall not include any costs other than those identified in the executed HCS purchase order awarding this contract or any subsequent change orders issued by the Consolidated Purchasing Division on behalf of HCS. All shipping costs are the Contractor’s responsibility, except to the extent such charges are identified in the executed HCS purchase order or change orders. Contractor’s invoices shall provide at a minimum:

• Type and description of the Product or Service installed, delivered and accepted;

• Serial numbers, if any;

• Quantity delivered;

• Charge for each item;

• Extended total (unit costs x quantity);

• This ITB number and City Purchase Order Number.

Z. Contractual Disputes:

Any dispute concerning a question of fact as a result of a contract with HCS of Hampton which is not disposed of by agreement shall be decided by the Purchasing Agent or designee, who shall reduce his decision to writing and mail or otherwise forward a copy thereof to the contractor within thirty (30) days.