ESBD_370409_1722530840375_RFP 809-24-0010 - Attachment C - SPB Standard T&Cs.pdf

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State Preservation Board

Terms & Conditions

I. Anti Trust Affirmation: The undersigned affirms under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Texas that (1) in connection with this Response, neither I nor any representative of the Respondent have violated any provision of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act, Tex. Bus. & Comm. Code Chapter 15; (2) in connection with this Response, neither I nor any representative of the Respondent have violated any federal antitrust law; and (3) neither I nor any representative of the Respondent have directly or indirectly communicated any of the contents of this Response to a competitor of the Respondent or any other company, corporation, firm, partnership or individual engaged in the same line of business as the Respondent.

II. Assignment: Respondent shall not assign its rights under the contract or delegate the performance of its duties under the contract without prior written approval from the Agency. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision is void and without effect.

III. Buy Texas: In accordance with Section 2155.4441 of the Texas Government Code, Respondent agrees that during the performance of a contract for services it shall purchase products and materials produced in Texas when they are available at a price and time comparable to products and materials produced outside the state.

IV. Changes in Law and Compliance with Laws: Any alteration, additions or deletions to the terms of the contract that are required by changed in federal or state law or regulations are automatically incorporated into the contract without written amendment hereto and shall become effective on the date designated by such law or by regulation.

V. Child Support Obligation Affirmation: Under Section 231.006 of the Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate in addition to other remedies set out in 231.006(f).

VI. COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Prohibition: Respondent certifies that it does not require its customers to provide any documentation certifying the customer’s COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery on entry to, to gain access to, or to receive service from the Respondent’s business. Respondent acknowledges that such a vaccine or recovery requirement would make Respondent ineligible for a state-funded contract.

VII. Damage to Government Property: In the event of loss, destruction or damage to SPB or

State of Texas property by Respondent or Respondent’s employee or subcontractor, Respondent shall be liable for the full cost of repair, reconstruction and/or replacement v7.24 2 of the lost, destroyed or damaged property. Respondent will reimburse SPB/State of Teas for such damage within 10 calendar days of Agency notice of loss/damage.

VIII. Dealings with Public Servants Affirmation: Respondent has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor, or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted Response.

IX. Debts and Delinquencies Affirmation: Respondent agrees that any payments due under the contract shall be applied towards any debt or delinquency that is owed to the State of Texas. Respondent agrees that any payments due under the contract shall be directly applied towards eliminating any debt or delinquency it has to the State of Texas including, but not limited to, delinquent taxes, delinquent student loan payments, and delinquent child support.

X. Disaster Recovery Plan: Upon agency request, Respondent shall provide descriptions of its business continuity and disaster recovery plans.

XI. Disclosure of Prior State Employment: In accordance with Section 2254.033 of the Texas

Government Code, relating to consulting services, Respondent certifies that it does not employ an individual who has been employed by Agency or another agency at any time during the two years preceding the submission of the Response or, in the alternative, Respondent has disclosed in its Response the following: (i) the nature of the previous employment with Agency or the other agency; (ii) the date the employment was terminated; and (iii) the annual rate of compensation for the employment at the time of its termination.

XII. Dispute Resolution : The dispute resolution process provided for in Chapter 2260 of the

Texas Government Code must be used to attempt to resolve any dispute arising under the contract. Disputes arising under the contract shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution process provided in Chapter 2260 of the Texas Government Code. Or The dispute resolution process provided for in Chapter 2260 of the Texas Government Code must be used to attempt to resolve any dispute arising under the contract. If the Contractor’s claim for breach of Contract cannot be resolved informally with the Agency, the claim shall be submitted to the negotiation process provided in Chapter 2260. To initiate the process, the Contractor shall submit written notice, as required by Chapter 2260, to the individual identified in the Contract for receipt of notices. Any informal resolution efforts shall in no way modify the requirements or toll the timing of the formal written notice of a claim for breach of contract required under §2260.051 of the Texas Government Code. Compliance by the Contractor with Chapter 2260 is a condition precedent to the filing of a contested case proceeding under Chapter 2260. The contested case process provided in Chapter 2260 is the Contractor’s sole and exclusive process for seeking a remedy for an alleged breach of Contract by the Agency if the parties are unable to resolve their disputes as described above. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Contract to the contrary, unless otherwise requested or approved in writing by the v7.24 3

Agency, the Contractor shall continue performance and shall not be excused from performance during the period any breach of contract claim or while the dispute is pending. However, the Contractor may suspend performance during the pendency of such claim or dispute if the Contractor has complied with all provisions of Section 2251.051, Texas Government Code, and such suspension of performance is expressly applicable and authorized under that law.

XIII. Electrical Items: All electrical items must meet all applicable OSHA standards and regulations and bear the appropriate listing from the Underwriters laboratory(UL), Factory Mutual Resource Corporation (FMRC) or National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

XIV. Energy Company Boycotts: If Respondent is required to make a verification pursuant to

Section 2276.002 of the Texas Government Code, Respondent represents and warrants that: (1) it does not, and will not for the duration of the contract, boycott energy companies or (2) the verification required by Section 2274.002 of the Texas Government Code does not apply to the contract. If circumstances relevant to this provision change during the course of the contract, Respondent shall promptly notify Agency.

XV. Entities that Boycott Israel: Respondent represents and warrants that (1) it does not, and shall not for the duration of the contract, boycott Israel or (2) the verification required by Section 2271.002 of the Texas Government Code does not apply to the contract. If circumstances relevant to this provision change during the course of the contract, Respondent shall promptly notify Agency.

XVI. Equal Employment Opportunity: Respondent represents and warrants its compliance with all applicable duly enacted state and federal laws governing equal employment opportunities.

XVII. E-Verify Program: Respondent certifies that for contracts for services, Respondent shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system during the term of the contract to determine the eligibility of:

1. all persons employed by Respondent to perform duties within Texas; and

2. all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by Respondent to perform work pursuant the contract within the United States of America.

XVIII. Excess Obligations Prohibited: The contract is subject to termination or cancellation, without penalty to Agency, either in whole or in part, subject to the availability of state funds. Any contract resulting from this Solicitation is contingent upon the continued availability of lawful appropriations by the Texas Legislature.

XIX. Excluded Parties: Respondent certifies that it is not listed in the prohibited vendors list authorized by Executive Order No. 13224, “Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism”, published by the United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets v7.24 4

Control.

XX. Executive Head of a State Agency Affirmation: In accordance with Section 669.003 of the Texas Government Code, relating to contracting with the executive head of a state agency, Respondent certifies that it is not (1) the executive head of the Agency, (2) a person who at any time during the four years before the date of the contract was the executive head of the Agency, or (3) a person who employs a current or former executive head of the Agency.

XXI. False Statements: Respondent represents and warrants that all statements and information prepared and submitted in this document are current, complete, true, and accurate. Submitting a Response with a false statement or material misrepresentations made during the performance of a contract is a material breach of contract and may void the submitted Response and any resulting contract.

XXII. Financial Participation Prohibited Affirmation: Pursuant to Section 2155.004(a) of the Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that neither Respondent nor any person or entity represented by Respondent has received compensation from Agency to participate in the preparation of the specifications or solicitation on which this Response or contract is based. Under Section 2155.004(b) of the Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that the individual or business entity named in this Response or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that the contract may be terminated, and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

XXIII. Firearm Entities and Trade Associations Discrimination: If applicable, Respondent verifies that: (1) it does not, and will not for the duration of the contract, have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association or (2) the verification required by Section 2274.002 of the Texas Government Code does not apply to the contract. If circumstances relevant to this provision change during the course of the contract, Respondent shall promptly notify Agency.

XXIV. Foreign Terrorist Organizations: Respondent represents and warrants that it is not engaged in business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization, as prohibited by Section 2252.152 of the Texas Government Code.

XXV. Former Agency Employees: In accordance with Section 2252.901 of the Texas Government Code, Respondent represents and warrants that none of its employees including, but not limited to, those authorized to provide services under the contract, were former employees of the Agency during the twelve (12) month period immediately prior to the date of execution of the contract.

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XXVI. Governing Law and Venue The contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to the conflicts of law provisions. The venue of any suit arising under the contract is fixed in any court of competent jurisdiction of Travis County, Texas, unless the specific venue is otherwise identified in a statute which directly names or otherwise identifies its applicability to the contracting Agency.

XXVII. Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs): In accordance with State law, it is SPB’s policy to assist HUBs, whether minority or women-owned, whenever possible, to participate in providing goods and services to the agency. SPB encourages those parties with whom it contracts for the provision of goods and services to adhere to this same philosophy in selecting subcontractors to assist in fulfilling Contractor’s obligations with

SPB.

XXVIII. Human Trafficking Prohibition: Under Section 2155.0061 of the Texas Government Code, the Respondent certifies that the individual or business entity named in this Response or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated, and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

XXIX. Immigration Reform. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and 1990 requires that all employees hired since 1986 provide proof of identity and employment eligibility before they can work in the United States. SPB is committed to complying with all applicable immigration laws of the United States and requires compliance by all contractors and subcontractors who contract with the State. Contractor shall not place any employee of Contractor at a worksite, nor permit any employee, nor any Subcontractor, to perform any Services on behalf of or for the benefit of the State, without first confirming said employee’s authorization to lawfully work in the United States. Contractor warrants they (i) maintain and follow an established policy to verify the employment authorization of its employees and to ensure continued compliance for the duration of employment; (ii) has verified the identity and employment eligibility of all employees in compliance with applicable law; (iii) has established internal safeguards and reporting policies to encourage its employees to report any suspected violations of immigration policies or of immigration law promptly to senior management; and (iv) is without knowledge of any fact that would render any employee or Subcontractor ineligible to legally work in the United States.

XXX. Contractor further acknowledges, agrees, and warrants it: (i) has complied, and shall at all times during the term of the Agreement comply, in all respects with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 and 1990, the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as amended, and all of the laws, rules, and regulations relating thereto; (ii) has properly maintained, and shall at all times during the term of the v7.24 6

Agreement properly maintain, all records required by the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including, without limitation, the completion and maintenance of the Form I-9 for each of it’s employees; and (iii) has responded, and shall at all times during the term of the Agreement respond, in a timely fashion to any inspection requests related to such I-9 Forms. During the term of the Agreement, Contractor shall, and shall cause its directors, officers, managers, agents, and employees to, fully cooperate in all respects with any audit, inquiry, inspection, or investigation that may be conducted by SPB or any state agency of Contractor or any of its employees.

XXXI. Indemnification: RESPONDENT SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE

STATE OF TEXAS AND AGENCY, AND/OR THEIR OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES,

REPRESENTATIVES, CONTRACTORS, ASSIGNEES, AND/OR DESIGNEES FROM ANY AND ALL

LIABILITY, ACTIONS, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, OR SUITS, AND ALL RELATED COSTS, ATTORNEY

FEES, AND EXPENSES ARISING OUT OF, OR RESULTING FROM ANY ACTS OR OMISSIONS

OF RESPONDENT OR ITS AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, ORDER FULFILLERS,

OR SUPPLIERS OF SUBCONTRACTORS IN THE EXECUTION OR PERFORMANCE OF THE

CONTRACT AND ANY PURCHASE ORDERS ISSUED UNDER THE CONTRACT. THE DEFENSE

SHALL BE COORDINATED BY RESPONDENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS ATTORNEY

GENERAL WHEN TEXAS STATE AGENCIES ARE NAMED DEFENDANTS IN ANY LAWSUIT AND

RESPONDENT MAY NOT AGREE TO ANY SETTLEMENT WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE

CONCURRENCE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL. RESPONDENT AND

AGENCY AGREE TO FURNISH TIMELY WRITTEN NOTICE TO EACH OTHER OF ANY SUCH

CLAIM.

XXXII. Indemnification (IP): RESPONDENT SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS

AGENCY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS,

VIOLATIONS, MISAPPROPRIATIONS OR INFRINGEMENT OF ANY PATENT, TRADEMARK,

COPYRIGHT, TRADE SECRET OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS AND/OR OTHER

INTANGIBLE PROPERTY, PUBLICITY OR PRIVACY RIGHTS, AND/OR IN CONNECTION WITH

OR ARISING FROM: (1) THE PERFORMANCE OR ACTIONS OF RESPONDENT PURSUANT TO

THIS CONTRACT; (2) ANY DELIVERABLE, WORK PRODUCT, CONFIGURED SERVICE OR

OTHER SERVICE PROVIDED HEREUNDER; AND/OR (3) AGENCY’S AND/OR RESPONDENT’S

USE OF OR ACQUISITION OF ANY REQUESTED SERVICES OR OTHER ITEMS PROVIDED TO

AGENCY BY RESPONDENT OR OTHERWISE TO WHICH AGENCY HAS ACCESS AS A RESULT

OF RESPONDENT’S PERFORMANCE UNDER THE CONTRACT. RESPONDENT AND AGENCY

AGREE TO FURNISH TIMELY WRITTEN NOTICE TO EACH OTHER OF ANY SUCH CLAIM.

RESPONDENT SHALL BE LIABLE TO PAY ALL COSTS OF DEFENSE, INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’

FEES. THE DEFENSE SHALL BE COORDINATED BY RESPONDENT WITH THE OFFICE OF THE

TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL(OAG) WHEN TEXAS STATE AGENCIES ARE NAMED

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DEFENDANTS IN ANY LAWSUIT AND RESPONDENT MAY NOT AGREE TO ANY SETTLEMENT

WITHOUT FIRST OBTAINING THE CONCURRENCE FROM OAG. IN ADDITION, RESPONDENT

WILL REIMBURSE AGENCY AND THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR ANY CLAIMS, DAMAGES, COSTS,

EXPENSES OR OTHER AMOUNTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ATTORNEYS’ FEES

AND COURT COSTS, ARISING FROM ANY SUCH CLAIM. IF AGENCY DETERMINES THAT A

CONFLICT EXISTS BETWEEN ITS INTERESTS AND THOSE OF RESPONDENT OR IF AGENCY IS

REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW TO SELECT SEPARATE COUNSEL, AGENCY WILL BE

PERMITTED TO SELECT SEPARATE COUNSEL AND RESPONDENT WILL PAY ALL

REASONABLE COSTS OF AGENCY’S COUNSEL.

XXXIII. No Conflicts of Interest: Respondent represents and warrants that the provision of goods and services or other performance under the contract will not constitute an actual or potential conflict of interest or reasonably create an appearance of impropriety.

XXXIV. Prior Disaster Relief Contract Violation: Sections 2155.006 and 2261.053 of the Texas Government Code, prohibit state agencies from accepting a Response or awarding a contract that includes proposed financial participation by a person who, in the past five years, has been convicted of violating a federal law or assessed a penalty in connection with a contract involving relief for Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Katrina, or any other disaster, as defined by Section 418.004 of the Texas Government Code, occurring after September 24, 2005. Under Sections 2155.006 and 2261.053 of the Texas Government Code, Respondent certifies that the individual or business entity named in this Response or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated, and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate.

XXXV. Public Information Act Respondent understands that Agency will comply with the Texas Public Information Act (Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code) as interpreted by judicial rulings and opinions of the Attorney General of the State of Texas. Information, documentation, and other material in connection with this Solicitation or any resulting contract may be subject to public disclosure pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act.

In accordance with Section 2252.907 of the Texas Government Code, Respondent is required to make any information created or exchanged with the State pursuant to the contract, and not otherwise excepted from disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, available in a format that is accessible by the public at no additional charge to the State.

XXXVI. Independent Contractor: Respondent acknowledges and agrees that it is furnishing products and services in the capacity of an independent contractor and that Respondent and its personnel are not employees of the Agency or the State of Texas.

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XXXVII. Limitation on Authority: Respondent shall have no authority to act for or on behalf of Agency or the State of Texas except as expressly provided for in the contract; no other authority, power or use is granted or implied. Respondent may not incur any debt, obligation, expense or liability of any kind on behalf of Agency or the State of Texas.

XXXVIII. No Implied Waiver: The failure of a Party to insist at any time upon the strict performance of any covenant or agreement or to exercise any option, right, power, or remedy contained in the contract shall not be construed as a waiver or a relinquishment thereof for the future.

XXXIX. No Third-Party Beneficiaries: The contract is made solely and specifically among and for the benefit of the parties named herein and their respective successors and assigns, and no other person shall have any right, interest, or claims hereunder or be entitled to any benefits pursuant to or on account of the contract as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise.

XL. Records Retention: Respondent shall maintain and retain all records relating to the performance of the contract including supporting fiscal documents adequate to ensure that claims for contract funds are in accordance with applicable State of Texas requirements. These records will be maintained and retained by Respondent for a period of seven (7) years after the contract expiration date or until all audit, claim, and litigation matters are resolved, whichever is later.

XLI. Signature Authority: By submitting the Response, Respondent represents and warrants that the individual submitting this document and the documents made part of this Response is authorized to sign such documents on behalf of the Respondent and to bind the Respondent under any contract that may result from the submission of this Response.

The undersigned certifies that I am duly authorized to submit this Response and execute a contract on my own behalf or on behalf of the Respondent listed below. Or Other text that specifies that the Respondent signatory is authorized to act on behalf of the Respondent in submitting the Response or executing the contract.

XLII. State Auditor’s Right to Audit: Pursuant to Section 2262.154 of the Texas Government Code, the state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving funds from the state directly under any contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the contract. The acceptance of funds by the Respondent or any other entity or person directly under the contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds.

Under the direction of the legislative audit committee, the Respondent or other entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation by the state auditor must provide the state v7.24 9 auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit. Respondent shall ensure that this paragraph concerning the authority to audit funds received indirectly by subcontractors through the contract and the requirement to cooperate is included in any subcontract it awards.

XLIII. Suspension and Debarment: Respondent certifies that it and its principals are not suspended or debarred from doing business with the state or federal government as listed on the State of Texas Debarred Vendor List maintained by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the System for Award Management (SAM) maintained by the General Services Administration.

XLIV. Severability: If any provision of the contract is construed to be illegal or invalid, such construction will not affect the legality or validity of any of its other provisions. The illegal or invalid provision will be deemed severable and stricken from the contract as if it had never been incorporated herein, but all other provisions will continue in full force and effect.

XLV. Sovereign Immunity: Nothing in the contract shall be construed as a waiver of the Agency’s or the State’s sovereign immunity. This contract shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver of any of the privileges, rights, defenses, remedies, or immunities available to the Agency or the State of Texas. The failure to enforce, or any delay in the enforcement, of any privileges, rights, defenses, remedies, or immunities available to Agency or the State of Texas under the contract or under applicable law shall not constitute a waiver of such privileges, rights, defenses, remedies, or immunities or be considered as a basis for estoppel. Agency does not waive any privileges, rights, defenses, or immunities available to Agency by entering into the contract or by its conduct prior to or subsequent to entering into the contract.

XLVI. Subcontractors: Respondent may not subcontract any or all of the work and/or obligations due under the contract without prior written approval of the Agency.

Subcontracts, if any, entered into by the Respondent shall be in writing and be subject to the requirements of the contract. Should Respondent subcontract any of the services required in the contract, Respondent expressly understands and acknowledges that in entering into such subcontract(s), Agency is in no manner liable to any subcontractor(s) of Respondent. In no event shall this provision relieve Respondent of the responsibility for ensuring that the services performed under all subcontracts are rendered in compliance with the contract.

XLVII. Survival: Expiration or termination of the contract for any reason does not release Respondent from any liability or obligation set forth in the contract that is expressly stated to survive any such expiration or termination, that by its nature would be intended to be v7.24 10 applicable following any such expiration or termination, or that is necessary to fulfill the essential purpose of the contract, including without limitation the provisions regarding warranty, indemnification, confidentiality, and rights and remedies upon termination.

XLVIII. Taxes: Purchases made for State of Texas use are exempt from the State Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax. Agency will furnish Tax Exemption Certificates upon request.

Respondent represents and warrants that it shall pay all taxes or similar amounts resulting from the contract, including, but not limited to, any federal, State, or local income, sales or excise taxes of Respondent or its employees. Agency shall not be liable for any taxes resulting from the contract.

XLIX. Termination for Convenience: Agency reserves the right to terminate the contract at any time, in whole or in part, without cost or penalty, by providing thirty (30) calendar days’ advance written notice, if Agency determines that such termination is in the best interest of the state. In the event of such a termination, Respondent must, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon in writing, cease all work immediately upon the effective date of termination. Agency shall be liable for payments limited only to the portion of work Agency authorized in writing and which Respondent has completed, delivered to Agency, and which has been accepted by Agency. All such work shall have been completed, in accordance with contract requirements, prior to the effective date of termination. Agency shall have no other liability, including no liability for any costs associated with the termination. O

L. Technology Access Clause: Respondent expressly acknowledges that state funds may not be expended in connection with the purchase of an automated information system unless that system meets certain statutory requirements relating to accessibility by persons with visual impairment. Accordingly, Respondent represents and warrants to Agency that the technology provided to Agency for purchase is capable, either by virtue of features included within the technology or because it is readily adaptable by use with other technology, of: • providing equivalent access for effective use by both visual and non-visual means; • presenting information, including prompts used for interactive communications, in formats intended for nonvisual use; and • being integrated into networks for obtaining, retrieving, and disseminating information used by individuals who are not blind or visually impaired. For purposes of this Section, the phrase “equivalent access” means a substantially similar ability to communicate with or make use of the technology, either directly by features incorporated within the technology or by other reasonable means such as assistive devices or services which would constitute reasonable accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act or similar state or federal laws. Examples of methods by which equivalent access may be provided include, but are not limited to, keyboard alternatives to mouse commands and other means of navigating graphical displays, and customizable display appearance. In accordance with Section v7.24 11

2157.005 of the Texas Government Code, the Technology Access Clause contract provision remains in effect for any contract entered into before September 1, 2006.

LI. Terms and Conditions Attached to Response: Any terms and conditions attached to a Response will not be considered unless specifically referred to in the Response. TEX GOVT CODE § 2155.0012 EXCEPTION: Clause does not apply to contracts but is an Essential Clause for solicitations. This clause ensures that Responses received by the agency are complete prior to the closing date of the solicitation.

LII. Texas Bidder Affirmation: Respondent certifies that if a Texas address is shown as the address of the Respondent on this Response, Respondent qualifies as a Texas Bidder as defined in Section 2155.444(c) of the Texas Government Code.

LIII. Unfair Business Practices: Respondent represents and warrants that it has not been the subject of allegations of Deceptive Trade Practices violations under Chapter 17 of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, or allegations of any unfair business practice in any administrative hearing or court suit and that Respondent has not been found to be liable for such practices in such proceedings. Respondent certifies that it has no officers who have served as officers of other entities who have been the subject of allegations of Deceptive Trade Practices violations or allegations of any unfair business practices in an administrative hearing or court suit and that such officers have not been found to be liable for such practices in such proceedings.