ESBD_378839_1728593655464_2510-001 RFB GC for Cameron Center Select Int Demo_10.07.24.pdf

Request for Bids (RFB) # 2510-001 General Contractor for Select Interior Demolition of Cameron Center

The Architect for this project is The Lawrence Group

October 10, 2024

Contact: Misty Salamero, Procurement Manager 1111 E. Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78702 Phone: 512-978-8599 Email: CHpurchasing@centralhealth.net

BIDS DUE: Thursday, November 21, 2024 - 2:00 P.M. Prevailing Central Time

RFB 2510-001

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Request for Bids 2510-001 General Contractor for Select Interior Demolition of Cameron Center

Procurement Schedule

Action Date Time Responsibility Location / Details Solicitation Issue Date

Thursday, October 10, 2024 5:00

PM

Central Health Bidnet and State of Texas Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD)

Site Walk – Mandatory Attendance

Friday, November 1, 2024 10:00

AM

Central Health 7901 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78754

Pre-Bid Conference- Mandatory Attendance

Friday, November 1, 2024 10:00

AM

Central Health 7901 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78754

Question Submittal Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:00

PM

Bidders Bidnet or CHpurchasing@centralhealth.net

Question Response Friday, November 15, 2024 5:00

PM

Bidders Bidnet

BID DUE DATE Thursday, November 21, 2024 2:00

PM

Bidders Bidnet or 1111 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin TX 78702

Public Opening of Bids

Thursday, November 21, 2024 3:00

PM

Central Health Public Opening is being held virtually only.

Bids received after the Bid Submission time at the designated location will not be considered.

Project location: 7901 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78754 Initial Contract Duration: Through Project Completion Estimated Completion Date: 100 Calendar days from Notice to Proceed Estimated Demolition Budget: $1,500,000 Bids and Prices Good for: 90 days Bid Bond is Required

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BID INSTRUCTIONS

Bidders should note that this Request for Bids (RFB) is published and accessible through electronic means.

Bidders who received notification of this solicitation by means other than through any of the three websites listed below should register with Bidnet in order to receive timely notification of any addenda, amendment, and/or other forms of information that may be issued prior to the solicitation submittal date:

http://www.centralhealth.net/finance/purchasing http://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/traviscountyhealthcaredistrictdbacentralhealth

Registration is free.

Bidders are being given the option to submit an electronic Bid via Bidnet or deliver a printed Bid. In the event a Bidder provides an electronic and a printed Bid, the electronic Bidnet Bid will be the Bid of record and will be used for the purposes of the RFB. Bids submitted in a format other than 1) online via Bidnet or 2) delivery of a sealed printed Bid to the address below, will not be considered.

Bidders who choose to deliver one (1) printed and sealed Bid are asked to deliver via USPS mail, FedEx, DHL, etc.

DUE TO STAFF HYBRID WORK SCHEDULES AND CURRENT BUILDING ACCESS

RESTRICTIONS, YOU MUST CONTACT THE PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY PRIOR TO DELIVERY

OF A PRINTED COPY TO THE PURCHASING OFFICE. The printed Bid, with any supporting and/or sample documentation, must be delivered in a sealed container that is labeled and addressed as follows:

RFB 2510-001 General Contractor for Select Interior Demolition of Cameron Center Central Health – Purchasing Office Attn: Misty Salamero 1111 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78702

It is the Bidder’s sole responsibility to ensure that it obtains any and all addenda and/or amendments to this RFB; addenda and amendments will be posted on the Bidnet website the day they are released. In the event of a conflict between a version of the RFB in the Bidder’s possession and the version maintained by Central Health, the version maintained by Central Health will control.

All Bids will be submitted and/or delivered on or before the closing date and time for receipt of Bids. Bids received at the designated location after the published time and date will not be considered.

http://www.centralhealth.net/finance/purchasing http://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/traviscountyhealthcaredistrictdbacentralhealth

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Entity Background B. Purpose of Request for Bids and Project Scope C. Procurement Authority D. Definition of Terminology

II. PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

A. Site Walk and Pre-Bid Conference B. Deadline to Submit Questions C. Response to Written Questions D. Submission of Bid E. Opening of Bids F. Bid Evaluation G. Interviews of Short-listed Bidders H. Negotiations with Selected Bidder I. Contract Award

III. BIDDER RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

Rights

Amending Bids Withdrawing Bids Designating Bid Contents as Confidential or Proprietary

Obligations Conditions and Contract Terms Associated with RFB Costs Associated with Procurement Electronic Mail Address Identification and Selection of Subcontractors Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program and Good Faith Effort Suspension and Debarment Certification Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire (CIQ Form) Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) Good-Faith Negotiations Texas Workers’ Compensation Coverage (“TWCC”) Summary of TDIDWC Rule 110.110 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage Prevailing Wage Rate Determination - Site Construction & Building Construction Crafts .. 16

IV. CENTRAL HEALTH RIGHTS

Summary of Rights

Reject any or all Bids without obligation or liability to any Bidder;

Accept a Bid other than the lowest-price Bid (as applicable);

Award a Contract on the basis of an initial Bid received without discussions or requests for Interviews or Negotiation for a Best and Final Offer;

Request Best and Final Offers from selected Responsible Bidder;

Procure the Services in whole or in part by other means;

Award a Contract; and/or Not award any Contract

B. Termination of RFB C. Waive Minor Irregularities D. RFB Amendments

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E. Negotiate Additional Contract Terms F. Accept Contract Deviations G. Investigate Bidders H. Request Change in Bidder Representatives I. Assert Ownership of Bids

V. BID FORMAT, CONTENT REQUIREMENTS, AND ORGANIZATION

A. Bid Format

Bid Content Requirements and Organization

VI. EVALUATION PROCESS

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Exhibit A: Construction Documents

Exhibit B: Bid Summary Form

Exhibit C: Acknowledgement of Receipt

Exhibit D: HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP)

Exhibit E: Conflict of Interest Questionnaire

Exhibit F: Certificate of Secretary

Exhibit G: Model Contract with Owner's General Conditions

Exhibit H: 2024 Wage Schedule

Exhibit I: Certificate of Interested Parties

Exhibit J: Not Used

Exhibit K: Insurance Coverage

Exhibit L: Not Used N/A

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I. INTRODUCTION

A. Entity Background The Travis County Healthcare District d/b/a Central Health (“Central Health” or the “district”) is a hospital district created under Chapter 281 of the Texas Health and Safety Code that is responsible for providing or arranging for the provision of hospital and medical care to low-income residents of Travis County. Central Health’s mission is to improve the health of the community by caring for those who need it most – particularly the uninsured and underinsured. Central Health is making health care better through the direct practice of medicine, partnerships and collaborations with other providers, and building facilities to provide care in the communities most in need. The district’s Healthcare Equity Plan, adopted in early 2022, is guiding up to $700 million in investments to close the gaps that persist throughout the safety-net healthcare system.

Central Health owns Sendero Health Plans, a community nonprofit insurer that covers members through the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace. Central Health’s clinical partner, CommUnityCare Health Centers, is a federally qualified health center network with more than 27 primary care locations throughout Central Texas. All three entities (collectively the “Enterprise partners”) are rapidly expanding operations.

B. Purpose of Request for Bids and Project Scope Central Health seeks to obtain Bids from qualified General Contractors. The project site is located at 7901 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78754 and consists of three (3) buildings. Building 1 is two-story with approximately 16,202 square feet. Building 2 is three-story with approximately 49,055 square feet. Building 3 is three-story with approximately 51,836 square feet. The buildings have active water and electric utilities. There are no gas services. Buildings are not sprinkled. Elevators and fire alarm systems are operational.

As of the publication date of this solicitation, the documents provided in Exhibit A have been reviewed and approved by City of Austin. Permits are to be issued to the successful contractor. The Contractor awarded through this solicitation must be aware and comply with any and all additional City requirements that result from the expedited permitting process.

C. Procurement Authority Central Health has designated a Procurement Authority who is responsible for the conduct of this procurement on behalf of Central Health; therefore, all deliveries (including Bid delivery) shall be addressed as follows:

RFB 2510-002 General Contractor for Select Interior Demolition of Cameron Center Central Health - Purchasing Office Attn: Misty Salamero, Procurement Manager 1111 East Cesar Chavez Street Austin, TX 78702

Any inquiries or requests regarding this procurement should be submitted to the Procurement Authority as identified within this document. Bidders shall ONLY contact the Procurement Authority regarding this procurement. Bidders shall NOT contact individual Central Health Board

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Members, Central Health executive team leaders, or staff regarding this solicitation. Such contact shall result in disqualification of the Bidder initiating the contact.

D. Definition of Terminology This section contains definitions and abbreviations that are used throughout this procurement document.

“BAFO” request for a Best and Final Offer.

“Bid” means a competitive sealed Bid submitted in response to this RFB.

“Bid Tabulation” or “Bid Tab” means a document prepared by the Procurement Authority and the Evaluation Committee for Contract/s award. It contains all written Determinations resulting from the RFB.

“Bidder” is any person, entity, corporation, or partnership that submits a Bid.

“Bidnet Website” is the following link:

https://www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/traviscountyhealthcaredistrictdbacentralhealth

“Central Health Website” is the following link:

http://www.centralhealth.net/finance/purchasing

“Close of Business (COB)” means 5:00 PM Prevailing Central Time.

“Contract” means a written agreement for the procurement of items of tangible personal property or services, or both.

“Determination” means the written documentation of a decision by the Procurement Authority, including findings of fact supporting a decision. A Determination becomes part of the procurement file.

“Desirable” means that the terms “may,” “can,” “preferably,” or “prefers” identify a Desirable or discretionary item or factor (as opposed to “Mandatory”).

“Duly Authorized Representative” means the individual who is authorized to submit a Bid to this RFB on behalf of Bidder and to bind the Bidder to any Contract that may result from the Submission of Bid.

“ESBD” is the following link: https://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd

“Evaluation Committee” means a body appointed by Central Health management to perform the evaluation of Bids.

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“Mandatory” means that the terms “must,” “shall,” “will,” “is required,” or “are required” identify a Mandatory item or factor (as opposed to “Desirable”). Failure to meet a Mandatory item or factor may result in the rejection of the Bidder’s Bid.

“Principal” is a person in charge of an organization who takes leadership.

“Procurement Authority” means a person or designee authorized by Central Health to manage or administer a procurement requiring the evaluation of the RFB Bid.

“Request for Bid” or “RFB” means this request for submission of competitive sealed Bids, including all associated documents, Attachments, and Exhibits, which are hereby incorporated by reference and considered a part of the Bids. The term may also refer to the Bid (see “Bid” above) submitted by Bidders in response to this request.

“Responsible Bidder” means a Bidder who submits a Bid and who has furnished, when required, information and data to prove that on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications, its financial resources, production and service facilities, personnel, service reputation, and experience are adequate to satisfactorily perform the Services or provide items of tangible personal property described in the Bid.

“Responsive Bid” means a Bid that includes all required documentation and conforms in all material respects to the requirements set forth in the Request for Bids. The Bid to this Request for Bids must include responsive information, which support the Bidder’s competence, qualifications, and ability to perform the Services, including, but not limited to, quality, quantity, and delivery requirements.

II. PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

This section of the RFB describes all major events listed in the RFB Schedule. The Procurement Authority will make every effort to adhere to the Procurement Schedule set forth in this RFB.

A. Site Walk and Pre-Bid Conference The date and time of these events are noted in the Procurement Schedule on page 2 of this RFB and on the Bidnet Website.

Attendance at the Site Walk/Pre-Bid Conference is a Mandatory pre-requisite to submitting a Bid. Bids received from Bidders that do not attend will be disqualified.

Interested Bidders should RSVP to the Site Walk/Pre-Bid Conference at CHpurchasing@centralhealth.net. Interested out-of-town Bidders may send their sub-Contractors.

An attendance log will be circulating at the event. The sub-Contractor must state on the log the prime Bidder they are representing. Attendees must have their own PPE gear (hardhat, safety glasses, vest, and closed-toe shoes) for the Site Walk.

Attendees’ names and email contact information will be shared and posted on Bidnet and the mailto:CHpurchasing@centralhealth.net

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Central Health Website to facilitate possible subcontracting opportunities. In addition, any questions received and answered at this event will be posted on Bidnet and the Central Health Website.

The Site Walk will also serve as the Pre-Bid Conference.

B. Deadline to Submit Questions All Bidders are expected to carefully examine this RFB. Any ambiguities or inconsistencies therein should be brought to the attention of the Procurement Authority as described in this RFB.

Additionally, it is the responsibility of the Bidder to obtain clarification of any information contained herein that is not fully understood. Bidders may submit written questions via Bidnet.

C. Response to Written Questions Written responses to all questions submitted by potential Bidders will be addressed in either a RFB addendum or question and answer document that will be posted on Bidnet by Close of Business per the Question Response Date as indicated in the Procurement Schedule on page 2 of this RFB.

Any verbal statement made by Central Health regarding the RFB prior to the award will be considered non-binding. The only formal interpretation of the RFB will be made by addendum or a question-and-answer document issued by the Procurement Authority.

D. Submission of Bid The Procurement Authority or designee must receive all Bids for review and evaluation no later than 2:00 PM Prevailing Central Time per the Bid Submission Date as indicated in the Procurement Schedule on page 2 of this RFB. Bids received after this deadline will not be accepted. Refer to Bid Instructions on page 3 of this RFB for Bid Submission instructions.

Bids submitted via Bidnet (preferred method), Bidnet.com will automatically record the date and time of receipt of each correctly submitted Bid.

The date and time of receipt will be recorded on each printed Bid. The Bid must be addressed and delivered to the Procurement Authority in a sealed container at the address listed in 1.C above.

Bids submitted by facsimile or other electronic means will not be accepted.

A public log will be kept of the names of all organizations that submit a Bid. Unless required by law, the contents of any Bid will not be disclosed to competing Bidders prior to Contract award.

E. Opening of Bids The Procurement Authority will publicly open all sealed Bids received by the submission deadline, as outlined in the Procurement Schedule, virtually, on the Date and Time indicated in the Procurement Schedule on page 2 of this RFB. For all Bids received by the deadline, the Procurement Authority will read aloud the names of the offerors and any monetary Bid made by the offerors. For Bids submitted electronically, the names of the Bidders will be available on the solicitation opening date immediately after the opening time at Bidnet.com. Please note for hard copy responses the names of the Bidders will be uploaded into Bidnet.com and available to the public within four

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The Purchasing Office strongly encourages Bidders to download the names of the Bidders from Bidnet.com or use the virtual dial-in information (supplied within the solicitation) where the names of the Bidders will be read aloud for your information. We are strongly discouraging Bidders from going to our office for the bid opening. At the opening, the Bids will be opened in a manner that avoids disclosure of the contents to other Bidders. All Bid contents are kept confidential until a contract is awarded. After a contract award, unless a Bidder has identified parts of the Bid as trade secrets and confidential information in compliance with the Public Information Act, the contents of all Bids will be available and open for public inspection.

F. Bid Evaluation Bids shall be evaluated without discussions. The Evaluation Committee will evaluate and rank written Bids using the criteria identified in Section V, titled BID FORMAT, CONTENT REQUIREMENTS, AND ORGANIZATION. Based on the resulting Bid Tabulation, the Evaluation Committee, may develop a “short list” of Bidders who may be invited to interview, asked for bid clarifications, or propose a Best and Final Offer (“BAFO”).

G. Interviews of Short-listed Bidders Based on step one of the selection process Central Health, at its sole discretion, may determine that it is necessary to interview the short-listed Bidders prior to making a recommendation. If Central Health desires to conduct interviews, only short-listed Bidders will be invited to present their bid to the Evaluation Committee. The purpose of interviews, if conducted, is to ensure the Evaluation Committee’s understanding of the Bidder’s Bid, as well as to evaluate the Bidder’s team under the criteria set forth in Section V, titled BID FORMAT, CONTENT REQUIREMENTS, AND ORGANIZATION. When conducted, interview scores will be used as an additional consideration to determine selection of the most qualified Bidder. The Procurement Authority will schedule the time for each Bidder presentation, if applicable. At Central Health’s discretion, Bidder presentations may be held as in-person or virtual conference call presentations. Each interviewee will be allowed fifteen (15) minutes to set up and one (1) hour for the presentation and questions/answers.

H. Negotiations with Selected Bidder Based on the most responsive and lowest Bid, the Procurement Authority will attempt to negotiate a contract with the Responsible Bidder recommended by the Evaluation Committee. Central Health and its architect or engineer may discuss with the selected Bidder options for a scope or time modification and any price change associated with the modification. If Central Health is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the selected Bidder, the governmental entity shall, formally and in writing, end negotiations with that offeror and proceed to the next offeror in the order of the selection ranking until a contract is reached or all Bids are rejected.

I. Contract Award Central Health may but is not obligated to award a Contract to the Bidder that best satisfies Central Health’s requirements and provides the best overall value to Central Health for the Project.

As of the date of issuance, a single award is contemplated.

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III. BIDDER RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

Rights Amending Bids

Any Bidder may submit an amended Bid before the deadline for receipt of Bids. Such amended Bids must be complete replacements for a previously submitted Bid and must be clearly identified as such in the transmittal letter. Central Health will not merge, collate, or assemble Bid materials.

Withdrawing Bids Bidders will be allowed to withdraw their Bids at any time prior to the deadline for receipt of Bids. To withdraw a Bid, the Bidder must submit a written withdrawal request signed by the Bidder’s Duly Authorized Representative and addressed to the Procurement Authority.

Designating Bid Contents as Confidential or Proprietary Bidders may mark, stamp, or imprint the words “proprietary” or “confidential” on any pages of the Bid that include information of this type. However, Proprietary or confidential information should be readily separable from the Bid in order to facilitate eventual public inspection of the other portions of the Bid. Central Health will not sort, otherwise isolate, or redact proprietary or confidential information embedded within the body of a Bid.

Obligations Conditions and Contract Terms Associated with RFB

Bidders must indicate their acceptance of all conditions governing the RFB in their letter of transmittal. However, a Bidder’s failure to do so will not operate to exempt Bidder from these conditions, as the act of submission itself constitutes acceptance of the conditions, including the criteria contained in Section V, titled BID FORMAT, CONTENT REQUIREMENTS, AND ORGANIZATION of this RFB.

Additionally, Bidders must agree to include the terms contained within Exhibit G – Model Contract with Required Terms and Conditions, including its General Conditions, which is incorporated in this RFB and in any Contract that results from this RFB.

Costs Associated with Procurement Any and all costs incurred by the Bidder in preparation, transmittal, and presentation of any Bid or material submitted in response to this RFB will be borne solely by the Bidder.

Electronic Mail Address A large part of the communication regarding this procurement will be conducted by electronic mail (e-mail). Therefore, all Bidders must have a valid e-mail address to receive correspondence.

Identification and Selection of Subcontractors The term “subcontractor” includes sub-consultants. Bidder’s intended use of subcontractors must be clearly explained in its Bids, and major subcontractors must be identified by name. The

P a g e 12 awarded Bidder will be wholly responsible for the entire performance of the Contract, whether or not subcontractors are used, and Bidder expressly acknowledges that in entering into such subcontract(s), Central Health is in no manner liable to any subcontractor(s). Awarded Bidder further acknowledges that Central Health will make Contract payments only to the awarded Bidder.

Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program and Good Faith Effort Central Health’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program is committed to assisting and promoting all MBE/WBE vendors with procurement opportunities. The Program’s goal is to increase participation by Minority and Women-owned businesses through the procurement process.

HUB contractors and subcontractors must be certified as a HUB, Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises, or Disadvantaged Business Enterprise source by a recognized governmental program, such as:

• City of Austin Municipal Government;

• Texas Unified Certification Program;

• State of Texas; or

• Other certification entity recognized by Travis County, Texas.

Exhibit D (HUB Subcontracting Plan) must be submitted with your bid response. The MBE/WBE HSP form includes the explanation and instructions required for completion. Support in understanding the HSP Form may be obtained by contacting HUB@centralhealth.net.

Any subcontractor who Bidder intends to subcontract with at the time of Bid submission and that is identified as a HUB, will be required to submit a copy of its certification with this Bid.

Central Health reserves the right to verify any entity’s HUB status prior to Contract award.

Suspension and Debarment Certification The Bidder will certify, by signing the Acknowledgement of Receipt Form, attached hereto as Exhibit C, that to the best of its knowledge and belief that the Bidder and/or its Principals or subcontractors are not and have not been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of Contracts by any federal department or district.

Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire (CIQ Form) Pursuant to Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code, the awarded Bidder, if any, will be required to complete the Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire (“CIQ”), which is attached to this RFB as Exhibit E, and submit it together with the Contract, if the Bidder has: (i) an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer of Central Health or a family member of same; (ii) given a local government officer of Central Health or a family member of same one or more gifts having an aggregate value as specified in Exhibit E; or (iii) has a family relationship with a local government officer of Central Health. For additional information concerning filling out the CIQ, see with https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/forms/conflict/.

https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/forms/conflict/

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Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) Section 2252.908 of the Texas Government Code prohibits a governmental entity, like Central Health, from entering into certain Contracts unless the business entity submits a Certificate of Interested Parties form (“Form 1295”), attached to this RFB as Exhibit I, to the governmental entity at the time the business entity executes a Contract. Form 1295 is applicable to any of awarded Bidder’s directors, officers, or employees who hold a controlling interest (10% or more ownership) in the business entity and who actively participated in facilitating the Contract or negotiating the terms of same (broker, intermediary, advisor, and/or attorney), if any.

Selected Bidder will be required to electronically file a Form 1295 with the Texas Ethics Commission upon notification of selection from Central Health. The online filing process will generate a Certificate Number and Date Filed. Selected Bidder will submit that information Central Health as part of its contract.

For more information, visit: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/.

Good-Faith Negotiations The Procurement Authority or designee will participate in all discussions with Selected Bidder.

Discussions will only be conducted with responsible Selected Bidder who submit Responsive Bids to the RFB, which are determined to be reasonably acceptable of being selected for award.

The Selected Bidder will be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to any opportunity for discussion and revision of Bids. The Selected Bidder may be required to submit additional information and/or clarify previously submitted information before negotiations commence.

Revisions and supplements to Bids may also be permitted after submission and before Contract award for the purpose of obtaining BAFOs in Central Health’s sole discretion. Any BAFO, as well as the entire Bid, will become part of Central Health’s awarded Contract.

Central Health reserves the right to negotiate the price and any other term with the Selected Bidder. Any oral negotiations must be confirmed in writing prior to an award.

Texas Workers’ Compensation Coverage (“TWCC”) The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (“TDIDWC”) has adopted Rule 110.110. Rule 110.110 applies to all building and construction contracts advertised for bid by a governmental entity on or after September 1, 1994. Rule 110.100, and any amendments thereto, affects your bid on this project.

• Rule 110.110 is designed to achieve compliance from contractors, subcontractors, and governmental entities regarding workers’ compensation insurance coverage. This affects contractors, subcontractors, and Central Health on this project.

• Providing false or misleading certificates of coverage, failing to provide or maintain required coverage, or failing to report any change that materially affects the coverage may subject the contractor(s) or other persons providing services on this project to administrative penalties, criminal penalties, civil penalties, or other civil actions. This affects contractors and subcontractors.

• Therefore, the following TDIDWC RULE 110.110 is provided below in Section 11 in accordance with the requirements on governmental entities as set forth in Title 28, Part https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/

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2, Section 110.110(c) of the Texas Administrative Code. Read this carefully and prepare your bid in full compliance with TDIDWC Rule 110.110. Failure to provide the required certificates upon submission of a bid could result in your bid being declared non-responsive.

• We do not believe that Rule 110.110 creates any additional duties or burdens on anyone beyond those already established by Texas workers’ compensation laws, rules, and regulations. Therefore, Central Health should not experience any increase in cost because of the need to comply with all Texas workers’ compensation laws, rules, and regulations.

Additional questions may be addressed to the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation Central Office, 7551 Metro Center Drive, Suite 100, Austin, Texas 78744, (512) 804-4000 or toll free at (800) 372-7713.

Summary of TDIDWC Rule 110.110 Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage

A. Definitions:

Certificate of Coverage (“certificate”) - A copy of a certificate of insurance, a certificate of authority to self-insure issued by the commission, or a coverage agreement (TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83, or TWCC-84), showing statutory workers’ compensation insurance coverage for the person’s or entity’s employees providing services on a project, for the duration of the project.

Duration of the project - includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until the contractor’s/person’s work on the project has been completed and accepted by the governmental entity.

Persons providing services on the project (“subcontractor” in §406.096) - includes all persons or entities performing all or part of the services the contractor has undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes, without limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers, owner-operators, employees of any such entity, or employees of any entity that furnish persons to provide services on the project. “Services” include, without limitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials or providing labor, transportation, or other services related to a project. “Services” does not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, or delivery of portable toilets.

B. The contractor shall provide coverage based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all employees of the contractor providing services on the project, for the duration of the project.

The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior to being awarded the contract.

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If the coverage period shown on the contractor’s current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project, the contractor must, prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended.

The contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project and provide to the governmental entity:

1. A certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so that the governmental entity will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services on the project; and

2. No later than seven (7) days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project.

The contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter.

The contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten (10) days after the contractor knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project.

The contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the text, form, and manner prescribed by the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission, informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered and stating how a person may verify coverage and report lack of coverage.

The contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide services on a project, to:

Provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, that meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all of its employees providing services on the project for the duration of the project;

Provide to the contractor, prior to that person beginning work on the project, a certificate of coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all employees of the person providing services on the project for the duration of the project;

Provide the contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project;

Obtain from each other person with whom it contracts and provide to the contractor:

i. A certificate of coverage prior to the other person beginning work on the project; and

ii. A new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, prior to the end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate

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Retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter;

Notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten (10) days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; and

Contractually require each person with whom it contracts to perform, as required by paragraphs (1) - (7), with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are providing services.

By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of coverage, the contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all employees of the contractor who will provide services on the project will be covered by workers’ compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self-insured, with the commission’s Division of Self-Insurance Regulation. Providing false or misleading information may subject the contractor to administrative penalties, criminal penalties, civil penalties, or other civil actions.

The contractor’s failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of contract by the contractor which entitles the governmental entity to declare the contract void if the contractor does not remedy the breach within ten (10) days after receipt of notice of breach from the governmental entity.

Prevailing Wage Rate Determination - Site Construction & Building Construction Crafts

NOTICE

Central Health has adopted the prevailing wage rates for its Travis County projects as determined by the United States Department of Labor in accordance with the Davis –Bacon Act and its subsequent amendments. The prevailing wage rates for this project are those rates set forth for Travis County in the U.S. Department of Labor General Decisions for (1) Building Construction Projects or (2) Highway Construction Projects which can be found at https://sam.gov/wage-determination/TX20240271/5

Copies of the appropriate U.S. Department of Labor General Decisions referenced above are included in this RFB.

This determination of prevailing wages will not be construed to prohibit the payment of more than the rate named. Under no condition will any laborer, workman, or mechanic employed on this job be paid less than the minimum wage scale.

The Contractor must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, including, but not limited to, laws concerned with labor, equal employment opportunity, safety, and minimum https://sam.gov/wage-determination/TX20240271/5

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Pursuant to Chapter 2258 of the Texas Government Code:

• A worker employed on a public work by or on behalf of Central Health must be paid:

o Not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the work is performed; and o Not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for legal holiday and overtime work. NOTE: This Paragraph Number 1 does not apply to maintenance work.

• A worker is employed on a public work for the purposes of Paragraph Number 1 if the worker is employed by a contractor or subcontractor in the execution of a contract for the public work with Central Health or any officer or department of Central Health.

• The contractor who is awarded a contract by Central Health, or a subcontractor of the contractor, must pay not less than the rates (plus fringe benefits when applicable) as listed in the U.S. Department of Labor General Decisions referenced above to a worker employed by the contractor to work on the project.

• A contractor or subcontractor who violates this section must pay to Central Health $60 for each worker employed for each calendar day or part of the day that the worker is paid less than the wage rates set forth in the U.S. Department of Labor General Decisions referenced above. Subject to a final determination of the matter, Central Health may use any money collected pursuant to this section to offset the cost incurred in the administration of the requirements of Chapter 2258.

• Central Health will take notice of complaints of all violations of this chapter committed in the execution of the contract and withhold money or required to be withheld under Chapter 2258 from the payments to the contractor under the contract, except that Central Health may not withhold money from other than the final payment without a determination by Central Health that there is good cause to believe that the contractor has violated this chapter.

• The contractor will post the following notices and the wage rates prominently at the Project.

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WAGE SCHEDULE

“General Decision Number: TX20240271 08/30/2024

Superseded General Decision Number: TX20230271

State: Texas

Construction Type: Building

County: Travis County in Texas.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658. Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(1).

| If the contract is entered |. Executive Order 14026 | | into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the | | 2022, or the contract is | contract. | | renewed or extended (e.g., an |. The contractor must pay | | option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at | | after January 30, 2022: | least $17.20 per hour (or | | | the applicable wage rate | | | listed on this wage | | | determination, if it is | | | higher) for all hours | | spent performing on the | | | contract in 2024. | | If the contract was awarded on |. Executive Order 13658 | | or between January 1, 2015 and | generally applies to the | | January 29, 2022, and the | contract. | | contract is not renewed or |. The contractor must pay all | | extended on or after January | covered workers at least | | 30, 2022: | $12.90 per hour (or the | | | applicable wage rate listed | | | on this wage determination, | | | if it is higher) for all | | | hours spent performing on | | | that contract in 2024. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. If this contract is covered by one of the Executive Orders and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must still submit a conformance request.

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

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Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/05/2024 1 01/12/2024 2 04/05/2024 3 06/14/2024 4 07/12/2024 5 08/30/2024

* ASBE0087-014 06/03/2024

Rates Fringes

ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR (Duct, Pipe and Mechanical System Insulation)....$ 29.50 8.79

BOIL0074-003 07/01/2023

Rates Fringes

BOILERMAKER......................$ 37.00 24.64

CARP1266-002 01/01/2022

Rates Fringes

CARPENTER (Excludes Acoustical Ceiling Installation, Drywall Hanging, Form Work, and Metal Stud Installation)...............$ 26.00 9.12

ELEC0520-005 01/02/2022

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN

Excludes Installation of Sound and Communication Systems.....................$ 31.52 11%+5.73 Low Voltage Wiring Only.....$ 31.52 11%+5.73

ELEV0133-002 01/01/2024

Rates Fringes

ELEVATOR MECHANIC................$ 49.38 37.885

Footnote:

A. 6% under 5 years based on regular hourly rate for all hours worked. 8% over 5 years based on regular hourly rate for all hours worked.

B. Holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Veterans Day.

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ENGI0450-002 04/01/2014

Rates Fringes

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Cranes......................$ 34.85 9.85

IRON0084-011 06/01/2023

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER, ORNAMENTAL...........$ 27.51 8.13

PLUM0286-010 06/03/2024

Rates Fringes

PIPEFITTER (Including HVAC Pipe Installation)...............$ 36.15 15.92

SFTX0669-002 04/01/2024

Rates Fringes

SPRINKLER FITTER (Fire Sprinklers)......................$ 36.15 23.88

* SHEE0067-007 07/03/2024

Rates Fringes

SHEET METAL WORKER

Excludes HVAC Duct Installation................$ 32.24 15.89 HVAC Duct Installation Only.$ 32.24 15.89

* SUTX2014-049 07/21/2014

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER.......................$ 20.07 0.00

CARPENTER (Acoustical Ceiling Installation Only)...............$ 14.00 ** 0.00

CARPENTER (Form Work Only).......$ 15.62 ** 0.05

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER...$ 15.71 ** 0.00

DRYWALL FINISHER/TAPER...........$ 17.06 ** 4.43

DRYWALL HANGER AND METAL STUD

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INSTALLER........................$ 17.47 3.45

ELECTRICAL INSTALLER (Sound and Communication Systems) (Excludes Wiring)................$ 18.00 2.30

FLOOR LAYER: Carpet.............$ 21.88 0.00

GLAZIER..........................$ 12.83 ** 0.00

HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC Unit Installation Only)...............$ 23.78 6.89

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING..........$ 12.27 ** 0.00

IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL...........$ 20.73 5.24

LABORER: Common or General......$ 11.44 ** 0.00

LABORER: Mason Tender - Brick...$ 12.22 ** 0.00

LABORER: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete..................$ 11.85 ** 0.00

LABORER: Pipelayer..............$ 12.45 ** 0.00

LABORER: Roof Tearoff...........$ 11.28 ** 0.00

OPERATOR:

Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe.......$ 19.43 3.49

OPERATOR: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader................$ 13.00 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Bulldozer.............$ 14.00 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Drill.................$ 14.50 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Forklift..............$ 16.64 ** 6.26

OPERATOR: Grader/Blade..........$ 19.30 0.00

OPERATOR: Loader................$ 14.00 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Mechanic..............$ 18.75 5.12

OPERATOR: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, and Concrete).........$ 16.03 ** 0.00

OPERATOR: Roller................$ 11.25 ** 0.00

PAINTER (Brush, Roller and Spray), Excludes Drywall Finishing/Taping.................$ 18.76 6.35

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PLUMBER, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation.....................$ 23.57 6.37

ROOFER...........................$ 12.00 ** 0.00

TILE FINISHER....................$ 11.32 ** 0.00

TILE SETTER......................$ 16.35 ** 0.00

TRUCK DRIVER: Dump Truck........$ 12.39 ** 1.18

TRUCK DRIVER: Flatbed Truck.....$ 19.65 8.57

TRUCK DRIVER: Semi-Trailer Truck............................$ 12.50 ** 0.00

TRUCK DRIVER: Water Truck.......$ 12.00 ** 4.11

WATERPROOFER.....................$ 16.30 ** 0.06

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

** Workers in this classification may be entitled to a higher minimum wage under Executive Order 14026 ($17.20) or 13658 ($12.90). Please see the Note at the top of the wage determination for more information. Please also note that the minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 are not currently being enforced as to any contract or subcontract to which the states of Texas, Louisiana, or Mississippi, including their agencies, are a party.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (iii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of ““identifiers”“ that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

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Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than ““SU”“ or ““UAVG”“ denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example: PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the ““SU”“ identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates.