27-013

FNS Grease Traps Maintenance & Service

Issue Date: 8/18/2026

Questions Deadline: 9/2/2026 12:00 AM (MT)

Response Deadline: 9/9/2026 02:00 PM (MT)

Contact Information Contact: Sandra Burciaga-Velez Buyer, Food and Nutrition S Address: 4900 Woodrow Bean Dr.

El Paso, TX 79924 Phone: (915) 230 x2811 Email: smburcia@episd.org

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Event Information Number: 27-013 Title: FNS Grease Traps Maintenance & Service Type: Request for Proposal Issue Date: 8/18/2026 Question Deadline: 9/2/2026 12:00 AM (MT) Response Deadline: 9/9/2026 02:00 PM (MT) Notes:

The El Paso Independent School District (EPISD) is soliciting proposals from qualified vendors to provide routine maintenance and service for grease traps, sewage holding tanks, and lift stations for the Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Department on a districtwide basis.

The purpose of this solicitation is to secure comprehensive maintenance services that ensure the safe, sanitary, and efficient operation of kitchen and wastewater systems supporting District food service operations. Services shall include, but are not limited to, the scheduled pumping, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, and proper disposal of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) and other accumulated waste from grease traps, interceptors, sewage holding tanks, and lift stations.

Routine maintenance is essential to prevent blockages, sewer backups, equipment failures, and other operational disruptions. These services also support compliance with applicable federal, state, and local health, environmental, and wastewater regulations; minimize odors and pest concerns; and protect District facilities from unplanned downtime and costly repairs.

By procuring these services, EPISD seeks to maintain safe, clean, and reliable food service operations while protecting District infrastructure, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the health and well-being of students and staff.

Ship To Information Contact: EPISD Procurement & School

Resources Address: 4900 Woodrow Bean Dr.

El Paso, TX 79924 Phone: (915) 230-3100 Email: bids@episd.org

Billing Information Contact: Accounts Payable Address: PO Box 20100

El Paso, TX 79998 Phone: (915) 230-2136 Email: accountspayable@episd.org

Bid Activities

Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Informational Conference 9/1/2026 10:00:00 AM (MT) Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Informational Conference

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Bid Attachments

EPISD Agreement - Services Only.pdf View Online

(REVIEW - SAMPLE ONLY) Please review contract sample and state any Deviations on the appropriate form. You are not required to fill out this agreement at this time. (See Bid Attributes)

Pre-Employment Pre-Service Affidavit (R).pdf View Online

Pre-Employment / Pre-Service Affidavit - To be completed by the Vendor for any bids that require Services.

REQUIRED Forms.pdf View Online

(REQUIRED FORMS) Complete and submit all included forms in the corresponding Response Attachments area.

Child Nutrition REQUIRED FORMS.pdf View Online

(Child Nutrition REQUIRED FORMS) Complete and submit ALL included forms in the corresponding Response Attachments area.

Vendor Information.pdf View Online

(VENDOR INFORMATION) Complete and submit this form in the corresponding Response Attachments area.

EDGAR_Certifications.pdf View Online

(EDGAR CERTIFICATIONS) Complete and submit this form in the corresponding Response Attachments area.

CIP_Form_1295.pdf View Online

(CIP FORM 1295) Complete and submit this form in the corresponding Response Attachments area.

General_Terms_and_Conditions.pdf View Online

(REVIEW) Please review RFP General Terms and Conditions

RFP_Goods_and_Services_Requirements.pdf View Online

(REVIEW) Please review RFP Goods and Services Requirements

Deviations_Form.pdf View Online

(DEVIATIONS) Complete and submit this form in the corresponding Response Attachments area only if you are identifying deviations to the sample vendor agreement or any of the general terms and conditions. (See Bid Attributes)

2024_W9_Form.pdf View Online

(IRS W-9 FORM) Please complete W9

Requested Attachments

Required Forms (Attachment required)

Upload only the completed "Required Forms" documents here. Notarize forms where applicable.

Child Nutrition REQUIRED FORMS (Attachment required)

Upload only the completed "Child Nutrition Required Forms" here. Notarize forms where applicable.

(If a form is not applicable to your organization, please indicate “N/A” in acknowledgment of the form.)

Vendor Information (Attachment required)

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EDGAR Certification (Attachment required)

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CIP Form 1295 (Attachment required)

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IRS W-9 Form (Attachment required)

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Deviations (Attachment required)

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(If there are no deviations, please indicate “N/A” on the form as an acknowledgment of the form.)

Certificate of Insurance Please attach a copy of your certificate of insurance with the limits identified within the bid documentation.

Bid Attributes

1 INTRODUCTION

The El Paso Independent School District is the pioneer of public education in the Paso del Norte region. With a history that spans more than 140 years, El Paso ISD is proud of our position as the springboard for generations of students to realize their dreams. We are committed to continuing to invest in innovation and to empowering and inspiring our students so they can thrive socially, emotionally, and academically. We are El Paso’s district!

Our organization’s theory of action is anchored on our core values, mission, and vision. In partnership with our families and community, we seek to uphold the highest standards to provide inclusive and fair learning experiences that support the whole child. We accomplish this theory of action through whole child development, delivery of instructional excellence, fostering a transparent culture of excellence, and intentional equity designed to make EPISD a destination district.

The El Paso Independent School District has approximately 48,000 students, 71 schools, and 8,000 employees.

2 GENERAL INFORMATION - Background Information

This solicitation is being issued in accordance with the following procurement-related guidelines and regulations as required:

Texas Education Code, Section 44.031, Purchasing Contract U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, sections 200.318–200.326 and 7 CFR, parts 210, 225, 226, and 250 Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) “Administrator’s Reference Manual,” Sections 16, 17i , 17a, 17b, and 17c

3 GENERAL INFORMATION - Solicitation Purpose

The El Paso Independent School District is seeking qualified firms and/or individuals to provide maintenance and service for Grease Traps, Sewage Holding Tanks and Lift Stations.

4 NOTICES - Public Disclosure Proposal Information

Potential offerors should be aware that once a proposal is opened, all information contained therein will be available to the public unless the information is excepted from disclosure under the Texas Government Code pertaining to Public Information.

The exception that allows the District to protect that information, if released, would give an advantage to a competitor or bidder. However, the exception does not apply after the bidding is complete and the contract has been awarded. Trade Secrets, commercial or financial background data, and privileged or confidential information may be excepted from public inspection. If any information in your offer qualifies for an exception because it falls into one of the categories, it should be marked "CONFIDENTIAL," and the basis of your claim of confidentiality should be stated. Data so identified will be maintained as a protected record. Offerors who claim that information in a proposal should be protected from public disclosure after the contract award may be asked to support such a claim if the District receives a Public Information Act Request for the information and requests a determination by the Attorney General.

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5 NOTICES - Cone of Silence / Anti-Lobbying Policy

The District’s Cone of Silence/Anti-Lobbying Policy was adopted to ensure a fair and competitive proposing environment by preventing communication between District officials, employees, or representatives and parties involved in the proposing process that could create an unfair advantage to any party concerning the award of a District contract. This restriction extends to “thank you” letters, phone calls, emails, and any contact that results in the direct or indirect discussion of the solicitation and/or proposal submitted by the Vendor. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all Vendors and ensure the integrity of the solicitation process. Any violation of this provision may disqualify the Vendor’s response from consideration.

The Cone of Silence shall begin upon the development of the scope of work through the issuance of a request for information (RFI), request for qualification (RFQ), request for proposal (RFP), bid, or other competitive solicitation as defined in state law and shall officially end upon execution of an award by the Board and/or the execution of a negotiated contract, whichever represents the final act in the procurement process.

Regardless of the above time period, it shall not be acceptable for potential vendors to participate in discussions that determine the scope of work, strategic direction, technical specifications, or evaluation criteria of such projects.

The Cone of Silence shall apply to acquiring goods or services using the procurement methods identified in state law and renewal periods for contracts previously awarded by the Board of Trustees with renewal options.

Campaign contributions, gifts, donations, and any other items of value shall be prohibited between the parties defined above for any known contract under consideration during the cone of silence period.

The Cone of Silence/Anti-Lobbying Policy prohibits any communication or lobbying activities during the Cone of Silence period by any person, including but not limited to proposers, lobbyists or consultants of proposers, service providers, or potential vendors, and any of the following:

1. Any Board member, Superintendent, senior staff member, principal, department head, director, manager, or other District employee who influences the evaluation or selection process.

2. District Staff and Consultants, including any employee of the District, any person retained by the District as a Consultant on the project, or any person having participated in the development, design, or review of documents related to the project.

3. Members of the District’s Evaluation Committee, whether District employees or outside experts appointed or selected by the District.

The Cone of Silence/Anti-Lobbying Policy does not apply to:

1. Communication with the District’s Legal Services and Procurement Services staff. Such communications shall be limited to the purpose of obtaining clarification or information concerning the subject of solicitation or engaging in contract negotiations during any scheduled meeting.

2. Questions of process and procedure, including oral communications with the Executive Director of Procurement & School Resources or procurement staff assigned as the point of contact for the solicitation, provided the communications are strictly limited to matters of process or procedure already contained in the solicitation document. A minimum of ten days will be provided for questions during solicitation unless otherwise stated in the Solicitation Schedule of Events.

3. Pre-Proposal/Pre-Proposal Conferences, including oral communications at pre-proposal or pre-proposal conferences, oral presentations before selection committees, contract negotiations, and public presentations made to the District’s Board of Trustees during a duly noticed public meeting.

4. Written communications to the Procurement staff member identified in the solicitation.

5. Conducting business on contracts previously executed and currently in force.

Vendor will comply with the Cone of Silence Policy (Required: Check if applicable)

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6 NOTICES - Questions and Request for Clarification

If a Vendor doubts the meaning of any part of this solicitation, questions or requests for clarification may be submitted electronically via the District's E-Bid system. Verbal questions and explanations are not permitted.

Interpretations, clarifications, and answers to questions shall be made only by written response to all Vendors via E- Bid message or other delivery form if prior arrangements are made. To meet the District’s schedule, it is extremely important that requests for clarification or additional information be submitted in writing no later than the date identified within this solicitation. Questions submitted after this date may not elicit a response.

7 NOTICES - Schedule of Events

The following Schedule of Events represents the District's estimated timetable that will followed in connection with this solicitation:

EVENTS DATE AND/OR TIME

Issuance of Solicitation 08/18/2026 10:00 AM MT Site Visits (If Applicable) N/A

Non Mandatory Pre-Proposal Informational Conference (Attendance Highly Recommended) 09/01/2026 10:00 AM MT

Last Day for Proposers to Submit Written Questions (Must submit through Ionwave) 09/02/2026 10:00 AM MT

Answers to Questions Provided (Posted through Ionwave) 09/04/2026 2:00 PM MT

Deadline for Submission of Proposals 09/09/2026 2:00 PM MT Evaluation of Proposals (Approximate) TBD

Interviews / Presentations (If Applicable) TBD

Negotiations (If Applicable) TBD

Contract Award Date (Approximate) September 2026 / October 2026

NOTE - The District reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to adjust this Schedule of Events as it deems necessary. If changes are necessary, the District will communicate any adjustments in the form of an addendum or other communication issued through the Ionwave platform.

8 NOTICES - Solicitation Term (Initial and Optional Terms)

The term of this solicitation will be for one (1) year (“initial term”) that will take effect upon the completion of the award process as determined by the District. The District shall have the option to extend the term of the solicitation for up to four (4) additional years ("optional terms") at its discretion. Renewal terms will be contingent upon satisfactory delivery of goods and/or services. Each renewal term shall be at the same contract price/discount established for the initial term unless otherwise approved by District.

All intent to terminate notifications for this agreement must be delivered via certified mail to the following:

El Paso Independent School District Procurement & School Resources Attn: Executive Director RFP #27-013 FNS Grease Traps Maintenance and Service 4900 Woodrow Bean Dr.

El Paso, TX 79924

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9 NOTICES - Electronic Submittal

As permitted by law, Section 44.0313 of the Education Code, the District conducts non-construction solicitation transactions by electronic means (E-Bid System) to the extent possible. The E-Bid System is web-based, and the process requires vendor registration in order to use the system and provide an electronic response to this solicitation. The instructions for electronic filing can be accessed at:

https://www.episd.org/o/episd/page/new-e-bid-system-and-vendor-registration

If you need assistance with registering or accessing the information, you may contact the Procurement & School Resources Department at (915) 230-3100 for assistance.

Vendors are responsible for ensuring that their proposal has been properly submitted. Failure to comply with the requirements of this solicitation, including the specific form of the submission required, may be grounds for disqualification of the proposal as “non-responsive.” All proposals shall be submitted through the Ionwave platform or, in hard copy, by hand delivery, mail, or overnight carrier. The District will not accept proposals via facsimile or email.

NOTICES - Hard Copy Pickup and Submission

If the Vendor does not have the means to submit a response electronically, the District will accept hard copy responses; however, the Vendor must register on the Ionwave platform in order to receive communications during the process. If the Vendor has no access to a computer system, the Vendor may contact the Procurement & School Resources Department at (915) 230-3100 for assistance in registering or obtaining responses from the system.

Prospective Vendors may obtain a hard copy of this solicitation from the District’s Procurement & School Resources Department, located at 4900 Woodrow Bean Dr., El Paso, Texas 79924, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please contact the Procurement & School Resources Department at (915) 230-3100 in advance of your visit to ensure that the hours have not changed and someone will be available to assist you.

Hard copy responses must be submitted prior to the stated submission deadline. Responses shall be mailed or hand delivered to the following address in a sealed envelope or package:

El Paso Independent School District Procurement & School Resources Department 4900 Woodrow Bean Dr.

El Paso, TX 79924

The Vendor’s name, return address, the solicitation name and number, and the opening date and time must be clearly marked on the submitted package. The Procurement & School Resources Department may open any unlabeled submittal to identify it properly. Vendors are required to identify their packages to protect the integrity of their proposals and to fully avail themselves of the evaluation and selection process. Hard copy responses may be modified, provided such modifications are sealed and received at the District’s Procurement & School Resources Department prior to the stated solicitation submission deadline. Any proposal or modification received after the solicitation submission deadline shall not be accepted or considered.

NOTICES - Proposal Delivery Responsibility

Proposals received at the Procurement & School Resources Department after the specified date and time will not be accepted. Package delivery services such as FedEx, UPS, etc., deliver packages addressed to the Procurement & School Resources Department directly to the department. U.S. Postal Service deliveries, including Express Mail, are delivered directly to the department. The offeror accepts all responsibility for providing its proposal to the address stated in this solicitation within the specified time, or the proposal will be considered non-responsive and mailed back unopened. If the envelopes do not reflect a return address, they will be opened for the sole purpose of obtaining the return address.

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NOTICES - Descriptive Literature

Descriptive literature, where applicable, containing the complete scope of services or other information sufficient for the District to determine compliance with the specifications must accompany each proposal. If a Vendor wishes to furnish additional information, more sheets may be added.

The District is not responsible for locating or securing any information not identified in the offer and is reasonably available. The District will not be responsible for locating or securing information not included in the offer. In conducting its assessment, the District may use data provided by the Vendor and data obtained from other sources.

Still, while the District may elect to consider data obtained from other sources, the burden of providing thorough and complete information rests with the Vendor.

NOTICES - Proposal Documents, Supporting Literature, and Related Data

Related data, where applicable, will be made part of the proposal. All proposal documents, literature, and related data submitted as an offer become the property of the El Paso Independent School District.

NOTICES - Proposal Preparation Cost

This solicitation does not commit the El Paso Independent School District to pay any costs incurred in preparing and submitting the proposal or to contract for the services specified. This solicitation is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind, nor does it commit the District to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of a formal presentation, or for any costs incurred prior to the execution of a formal contract.

NOTICES - Contract Performance

The Vendor shall be responsible for the completion of all work set out in any potential contract and task orders. All work is subject to inspection, evaluation, and acceptance by the District. The El Paso Independent School District may employ all reasonable means to ensure that the work is progressing and being performed in compliance with the contract terms and conditions.

NOTICES - Notification of Proposal Award

All awards are made by the Board of Trustees or the Administration of the El Paso Independent School District in accordance with District policy. All agendas for meetings of the District’s Board of Trustees are posted on the District’s website and available to the public. Information may be accessed at:

https://www.episd.org/page/board-meeting-agendasmaterials-new

Additionally, notifications of awards are sent to both awarded and non-awarded respondents via the District’s Ionwave platform.

NOTICES - Acceptance or Rejection of Proposals

The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to waive all minor technicalities and formalities, and to accept the proposal determined to be the most advantageous to the District. Additionally, the District may accept a proposal subject to an exception if, in its sole judgment, the proposal meets or exceeds the District’s specifications. In evaluating responses, the District is not required to select the response based solely on the lowest pricing and will consider the criteria set out in the Texas Education Code, Section 44.031(b), and any other factors specifically set out in this solicitation.

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NOTICES - Solicitation Protest Procedures

A protest may be submitted in writing during the solicitation process when the aggrieved vendor knows or should have known the factors giving rise to a protest or within five (5) business days after the bid due date.

A written formal protest must contain a minimum of the following:

The solicitation number and title of the solicitation.

Specific identification of the statutory or regulatory provision(s) that the procurement staff member or department allegedly violated.

A specific description of each act alleged to have violated the statutory or regulatory provision(s) identified above.

A statement of the relevant facts that includes timelines and involved parties.

Identify the issues that need to be resolved to support the protest.

Protest should be emailed to the procurement staff member responsible for the bid, with the subject line stating “Dispute/Protest and Bid/CSP/RFP name and number.”

The Executive Director of the Procurement & School Resources Department shall:

Contact the involved department and inform them of the vendor protest.

Gather information and prepare documentation for the Chief Financial Officer, outlining the solicitation, evaluation, and award of the solicitation.

Inform the involved department on the vendor protest's progress and/or outcome.

The Procurement & School Resources Department shall promptly issue a written decision if the protest is not resolved by mutual agreement. The decision shall consist of the following:

The reasons for the action taken will be determined and sent to the aggrieved vendor.

A copy of the decision shall be immediately forwarded to the vendor and any other party intervening.

All decisions will be based on “best value” for the District.

A decision shall be final and conclusive.

All vendor protest documentation shall be filed with Procurement & School Resources in the respective bid file.

NOTICES - Price Adjustments

If adjustments are otherwise allowed by the contract, adjustments may not exceed 25% of the total price awarded throughout the duration of the contract. Requests from vendor for Economic Adjustments must be submitted on company letterhead no less than 60 (sixty) days prior to request for adjustment to take effect, original signature in blue ink, reason for request and include letter from manufacturer indicating the adjustment. Adjustments will be verified by an appropriate Producer Price Index (PPI) and/or Consumer Price Index (CPI) published by the U.S.

Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and adjustments will be calculated based on the latest six (6) months of data available in the month preceding the effective date of the price adjustments. All adjustments are subject to District approval.

All requests for price adjustments must be sent to:

El Paso Independent School District Procurement and School Resources Attn: Director RFP #27-013 FNS Grease Traps Maintenance & Service 4900 Woodrow Bean Dr.

El Paso, TX 79924

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NOTICES - Additional Goods and/or Services

During the Term of a Contract awarded under this solicitation, additional goods/services not included in the original solicitation list and resulting awarded contract may become necessary and benefit El Paso ISD. Vendor and El Paso ISD agree that the aggregate value of added purchases during each year of the Contract (if renewed) shall not exceed 25% (10% for federally funded purchases) of the estimated total value of the Contract. The total value of the Contract must be agreed upon, and the dollar value listed in the Contract and each renewal term of the Contract (if any). For purposes of this section, the total value of the Contract includes all contracts awarded because of the procurement solicitation to all vendors. For the initial Term of a Contract awarded under this solicitation, Vendor and El Paso ISD agree that the total value of the Contract shall be as stated on the award.

Additions of new products may be included in the awarded Contract list during the renewal of the Contract through an amendment to the Contract, and the total Contract value adjusted accordingly. For each renewal term of the Contract, the total actual value of the Contract in the preceding year and the additional new product(s) made during that Term will be the basis for determining the maximum dollar amount (not to exceed 25%) of the additional new product(s) that will be allowed during the next Contract renewal term. Material change means a modification that exceeds and/or alters the terms of the original contract between EPISD and the Vendor, exceeding 25% of the contract value.

SCOPE OF WORK - Background Information

The El Paso Independent School District is seeking qualified firms and/or individuals to provide comprehensive maintenance and service for grease traps, sewage holding tanks, and lift stations to help maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Grease trap maintenance and servicing shall help prevent blockages, sewer backups, odors, and operational disruptions in district kitchens through the routine pumping, cleaning, inspection, and proper disposal of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from grease traps and interceptors. Regular maintenance will support compliance with applicable health, environmental, and sewer regulations; reduce odors and pest-related concerns; and protect district facilities and infrastructure from costly repairs and unscheduled downtime.

Consistent and reliable service will help ensure safe, sanitary, and uninterrupted food service operations while protecting the District’s wastewater infrastructure, maintaining facility functionality, and supporting the District’s commitment to a clean, safe, and well-maintained learning environment.

Read and Understood

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SCOPE OF WORK - Objectives

The scope of work for grease trap pumping and service shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Pumping and Removal: Pump and remove accumulated fats, oils, and grease (FOG), solids, and other waste materials from grease traps and interceptors. Service shall include thorough on-site cleaning of the trap interior, screens, baskets, covers, and associated components.

Degreasing and Flushing: Degrease and flush grease traps and associated piping as necessary to restore and maintain proper flow. Inspect inflow and outflow piping for blockages, deterioration, leaks, or other signs of wear or damage.

Waste Disposal: Transport and dispose of all collected FOG and wastewater at a properly licensed and authorized disposal facility in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Provide disposal receipts, manifests, or other documentation verifying proper disposal upon request.

Rinsing and Inspection: Perform a fresh-water rinse following service and provide odor control as needed.

Inspect the grease trap for leaks, damaged or missing baffles, structural deterioration, and overall trap integrity. Report any deficiencies or conditions requiring repair.

Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate service records for each grease trap, including service and pump-out dates, trap location, size and capacity, volume of material removed, disposal information, and any deficiencies identified. Provide a written service report following each visit.

Emergency Response: Provide timely emergency response services for blockages, overflows, backups, or other grease trap-related issues that may disrupt District operations or create health and safety concerns.

Read and Understood

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SCOPE OF WORK - General Requirements

Key technical requirements for school kitchen grease trap services shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

Licensing, Insurance, and Credentials: Contractors shall maintain all licenses, permits, certifications, and insurance required to perform the work. Personnel shall be properly trained in grease trap servicing, confined-space awareness, personal protective equipment (PPE), hazardous materials handling, and applicable workplace safety requirements. All waste collection, transportation, and disposal activities shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements and local health department standards.

Equipment and Service Capabilities: Contractors shall provide properly maintained vacuum pumping, extraction, degreasing, flushing, and cleaning equipment appropriate for the grease traps and interceptors installed at District facilities. Equipment and personnel shall be capable of thoroughly cleaning trap interiors, screens, baskets, covers, and associated components. Contractors shall have the capacity to service traps of varying sizes and specifications and shall properly transport and dispose of collected FOG and other waste at an authorized, licensed disposal facility.

Scope and Performance Standards: Grease traps and interceptors shall be pumped, cleaned, and serviced at intervals necessary to maintain proper operation and comply with applicable local codes and regulations.

Service frequency shall be adjusted as necessary based on kitchen usage, trap capacity, accumulation rates, and seasonal or high-volume operations. Services shall include flushing to restore proper flow; inspection of inflow and outflow piping, baffles, seals, and other components; and odor control when necessary.

Contractors shall promptly identify and report conditions that may affect system performance or require repair.

Documentation and Record-Keeping: Contractors shall maintain complete and accurate service records for each District grease trap or interceptor. Records shall include facility and trap identification, service and pump-out dates, trap size and capacity, quantity and type of waste removed, disposal information, and conditions or deficiencies identified during service. Disposal receipts, manifests, maintenance reports, and other supporting documentation shall be provided to the District upon request. Contractors shall also maintain records of emergency service calls, including response times, work performed, and corrective actions taken for blockages, backups, or overflows.

Compliance, Safety, and School Access: All services shall be performed in accordance with applicable wastewater pretreatment requirements, health and sanitation regulations, environmental regulations, and District safety policies. Contractors shall maintain appropriate safety plans and procedures, including hazard communication, PPE requirements, spill prevention and response, and safe work practices. Personnel shall comply with District requirements for identification, check-in/check-out procedures, access control, and working in occupied school facilities to minimize disruption and protect students, staff, and visitors

Read and Understood (Required: Check if applicable)

PROPOSAL INFORMATION - Name of Company Contact

Please list the name of the contact person that the District may call regarding this bid. The contact person will be the liaison between the District and your organization. This should be the person who will answer questions regarding the bid submittal and questions about purchases and purchase orders.

(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)

PROPOSAL INFORMATION - Company Contact Email

Please list the email address of the company contact person that the District would be emailing regarding this bid and to whom questions about purchases and purchase orders should be addressed.

(Required: Email address)

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PROPOSAL INFORMATION - Principal Place of Business

Pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2252, Subchapter A, it is necessary for the District to determine the residency of its vendors. In part, this law reads as follows:

Section 2252.001: 'Nonresident bidder' refers to a person who is not a resident. 'Resident bidder' refers to a person whose principal place of business is in this state, including a vendor whose ultimate parent company or majority owner has their principal place of business in this state.

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

Please indicate your principal place of business (State).

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Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas

Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota

Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey

New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon

Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas

Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Washington, D.C. West Virginia Wisconsin

Wyoming Other (Required: Check only one)

PROPOSAL INFORMATION - Authorized Signatory

Please provide the NAME and TITLE of the company representative identified as an authorized signatory for any potential contract documents associated with this solicitation.

(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)

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PROPOSAL INFORMATION - References

Provide information regarding three (3) school district clients, other than the El Paso ISD, to whom you have provided similar goods or services to the ones requested in this solicitation or with whom you have worked on projects of similar size and scope to the one for which services are requested in this solicitation. It is preferred that the references are from school districts similar in size to the El Paso ISD. El Paso ISD has an approximate student enrollment of 48,000 students.

For each reference, provide the following information:

1. Reference Name

2. Entity Name and Address

3. Telephone Number

4. Email Address

References may be contacted regarding the quality of your service and your qualifications. Please ensure that the reference point of contact is responsive. The District will attempt to obtain information from your identified references for a period of five (5) business days after the solication has been unsealed. If no response is received from those identified references, they will be deemed non-responsive. Points will be deducted for non-responsive references.

(Required: Maximum 4000 characters allowed)

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EVALUATION - Criteria and Factors

The District reserves the right to award the Vendor offering the best value, and not necessarily to the Vendor proposing the lowest price, and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Proposals and waive any formalities.

It is not the policy of the District to purchase on the basis of lowest price proposals alone. In evaluating proposals submitted, the District will consider the criteria set out in the Texas Education Code, Section 44.031(b), including the following:

EVALUATION CRITERION MAXIMUM POINTS

1. Purchase Price 58

2. Reputation 12

3. Quality 10

4. Meeting the District's Needs 10

5. Long-Term Costs 5

6. Other Relevant Factors 5

Total Points Available 100

CRITERION DESCRIPTION

1. PURCHASE PRICE (58 POINTS)

Includes all costs associated with obtaining the goods and/or services associated with this solicitation.

2. REPUTATION (12 POINTS)

Includes the reputation of the Vendor and the goods and/or services included in their proposal.

3. QUALITY (10 POINTS)

Includes an evaluation of the quality of the goods and/or services proposed by the vendor related to the scope of work of the solicitation.

4. MEETING THE DISTRICT'S NEEDS (10 POINTS)

Includes an evaluation of the extent to which the goods and/or services being proposed by the vendor related to the scope of work of the solicitation meet the District's needs.

5. LONG TERM COSTS (5 POINTS)

Includes a review of the long-term costs incurred by the District when acquiring the goods and/or services included in the Vendor's proposal. For the scope of work included in this solicitation, the District will evaluate the costs associated with years two through five of the Vendor's proposal.

6. OTHER RELEVANT FACTORS (5 POINTS)

Includes a review of other factors considered relevant to the scope of work included in this solicitation. The following will be evaluated, and points will be distributed accordingly:

Evidence of Service Delivery (How do you prove successful service has been provided?)

Read and Understood (Required: Check if applicable)

EVALUATION - Process and Award Determination

All proposals are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation. Material exceptions to the terms and conditions, or failure to meet the District's minimum specifications, shall render the proposal non-responsive to the solicitation.

Any award made under this solicitation shall be made to the vendor who provides goods or services, other than professional services as defined by Section 2254.002 of the Texas Government Code, that are determined to be the most advantageous to the District and that otherwise provides the best value to the District. Factors to be considered in determining the proposal most advantageous to the District are included below, and are described within the evaluation criteria described on this solicitation.

As part of the requirement to establish the responsibility of the vendors, the District may perform a price analysis to determine the reasonableness of the price(s) at which the goods and/or services are offered. Prices that are

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An Evaluation Committee shall be established to evaluate proposals based solely on the Evaluation Criteria set forth within this solicitation. Factors not specified in the solicitation will not be considered. The District reserves the right to waive any minor irregularities or technicalities in the proposals received. Proposals will be evaluated individually against the requirements stated in the solicitation.

Minor problems of completeness or compliance may be brought to the attention of the vendor for clarification.

Substantial deviations from specifications or other requirements of this solicitation will disqualify the proposal.

Cost will not be the only consideration in the selection of short-listed proposals. A detailed evaluation of proposals will determine the most favorable combination of various elements for this solicitation. The selection of the awarded proposal will be based on what the evaluators believe to be most advantageous to the District.

During the evaluation process, the District reserves the right, where it may serve in the District's best interest, to request additional information or clarifications from the vendor or to allow corrections of errors or omissions.

The Procurement & School Resources Department will arrange the presentation/interview process, if deemed necessary, for discussion and/or clarification. Points may be deducted or added to the vendor’s preliminary score as necessary by the Evaluation Committee.

The District may request the vendors in the competitive range ("short list" finalists) to provide an onsite demonstration of their solution at a location that resembles the scope and size of the requirements laid out within this solicitation. Vendors wil l be asked to provide possible site locations for these onsite demonstrations. All planning associated with the logistics of these onsite demonstrations and any costs incurred will be borne entirely by the vendor. The District will be responsible only for travel-related costs for their staff attending the agreed-upon sites.

The District reserves the right to negotiate the final scope of services, price, schedule, and any and all aspects of this solicitation with all vendors in the competitive range ("short list" finalists). Once negotiations are complete, the District shall establish a common date and time for submitting the Best and Final Offers. If a vendor does not submit a notice of withdrawal of its offer or a Best and Final Offer, the vendor’s immediate previous offer shall be construed as its best and final offer.

The best and final offers shall be evaluated in essentially the same manner as the initial offers. The contract shall be awarded to the responsible vendor whose qualifications, price, and other factors are the most advantageous to the District.

The District reserves the right to award this contract to one vendor, to make multiple awards, and to award without discussions. The District may reject any or all offers if such action is in the District’s interest, award a contract other than to the lowest respondent, waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received, and award all or part of the requirements stated.

Proposals that are considered non-responsive will not receive consideration. The District reserves the right to reconsider any proposal submitted during the evaluation process. It also reserves the right to meet with any vendor at any time to gather additional information. Furthermore, the District reserves the right to delete, add, or modify any aspect of this procurement through competitive negotiations until the final contract signing.

The awarded vendor's proposal may be incorporated in whole or part into the final contract. Any false or misleading statements in the proposal will be grounds for disqualification or contract termination. Submission of a proposal indicates acceptance by the vendor of the conditions in this solicitation unless clearly and specifically noted in the proposal and confirmed in the contract between the District and the awarded vendor.

Read and Understood

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FINANCIALS - Responsibility Determination

The responsibility determination includes consideration of a vendor’s integrity, compliance with public policy, past performance with the District (if any), financial capacity, and eligibility to perform government work (e.g., debarments/suspension from any Federal, State, or local government). The District reserves the right to perform whatever research it deems appropriate to assess the merits of any vendor’s proposal.

Provide a current financial statement for your company (or individually if you are a sole proprietor) and end-of-year financial statements for the past two (2) years. Such statements are preferred to be audited; however, if audited financials are unavailable, please submit statements prepared by a third-party preparer.

Financial Statements

Please provide financial statements for your organization for at least the last two (2) fiscal years as follows:

If a publicly held organization:

1. Consolidated financial statements submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 10K.

2. The most recent Form 100 since the last Form 10K was submitted.

3. Any Form 8K's in your last fiscal year.

If a privately held organization:

1. Balance sheet for your last two fiscal years certified by an independent Certified Public Accountant.

2. Statement of income of your last two fiscal years certified by an independent Certified Public Accountant.

3. Management discussion and analysis of your organization's financial condition for the last two years indicating any changes in your financial position since the certified statements were prepared.

4. If not considered proprietary, please provide any recent Management Letters.

Evidence of Financial Responsibility

Submit evidence of financial responsibility. This may be a credit rating from a qualified firm preparing a credit rating or a bank reference. The District reserves the right to confirm and request clarification of all financial information provided (including requesting audited financial statements certified by an independent Certified Public Accountant) or to request documentation of the vendor's ability to comply with all of the requirements in the Proposal Documents. Incomplete disclosures may result in a proposal being deemed non-responsive.

Note: Dun & Bradstreet has the capability to obtain information on past performance on specific contractors.

Accordingly, the District may require vendors to provide a copy of a recent past performance report prepared by Dun & Bradstreet. The Past Performance Evaluation Report provided to the vendor by Dun & Bradstreet shall be submitted no later than 14 calendar days after request by the District. The vendor shall be responsible for the cost of Dun & Bradstreet's report preparation.

Attached in "Response Attachments" Not Attached - Explanation in "Response Attachments" (Required: Check only one)

CERTIFICATIONS - Insurance

Vendor represents that it can provide the insurance coverage set out in the attachment "Insurance Limits" of this solicitation and will provide evidence of such coverage to the District at the time a contract for goods and/or services is executed. Please indicate below if the vendor complies.

Vendor COMPLIES with Certification Vendor Does NOT COMPLY with Certification (Required: Check only one)

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CERTIFICATIONS - Deviations / Exceptions to Terms and Conditions

If identified as an awarded Vendor on this solicitation, you may be required to complete and sign the El Paso Independent School District Vendor Agreement (if applicable). At this time, the EPISD only needs to know that you agree with the terms provided in the agreement provided in the "Attachments" tab. Vendors do not need to complete the contract until an award has been made.