ESBD_381615_1730289944135_RFB 2024-087 Bid Package.pdf

REQUEST FOR BID

RFB No. 2024-087 Water Utilities Fire Hydrant Maintenance

Project

Issue Date: November 1, 2024 All Questions Due: November 21, 2024, 5:00 P.M. CT

Bid Closing Date & Time: December 3, 2024, 2:00 P.M. CT Bid Opening Date & Time: December 3, 2024, 2:05 P.M. CT

For Information Contact:

Melanie Wade, Purchasing Agent, 254-750-8098, or melaniew@wacotx.gov

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 10:00 A.M.

Via Zoom Video & Dial In (Please see Page 3)

RFB Opening Location:

Purchasing Services Office, 1415 N. 4th Street, Waco, Texas via Zoom Video Conferencing Only

Zoom & Dial-In Information:

Please see Page 3

Purchasing Services Post Office Box 2570 Waco, Texas 76702-2570 Telephone 254 / 750-8060

Fax 254 / 750-8063 waco-texas.com

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BONFIRE ELECTRONIC BIDDING

The City of Waco is transitioning to Electronic Bidding, Proposals and Qualification (RFB/RFP & RFQ) submissions. These requests will be managed through the new City’s Data base system, Bonfire.

We ask vendors to register with Bonfire to access and respond to any advertisement for bids and services required by the City. Registration is secure and user friendly. Vendors can register at the link below. Once registered, vendors will be able to:

• Register with the City of Waco.

• Receive notifications for bids and services requests from the City.

• Stay updated on changes, addendums, open solicitations.

• Submit bids and proposals electronically.

• Vendors can inquire about the details and requirements of various bidding opportunities.

The City will still accept bids and proposals by mail or drop off. Notifications of changes, addendums and updates will also be available on the City’s website as well as other media outlets the City uses for solicitations.

The City appreciates your participation. If you have questions during the electronic bid/proposal process, please contact the issuing buyer, whose contact information can be found in the solicitation document. You can also contact Bonfire with registration or customer support issues.

Website links to assist you: waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login

MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MWBE)

The City of Waco is committed to providing fair and equal opportunities for all vendors, especially those who face disadvantages in bidding and providing services to the City. The City collects and reports data on the MWBE status of vendors to the federal government as part of this effort. Vendors are asked to fill out the MWBE form and submit it with their offer when they respond to a bid or proposal solicitation.

The MWBE status helps the City ensure that small and disadvantaged businesses are included in the competitive solicitation process. However, the MWBE status does not determine the award of a contract.

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BID NUMBER:

DATE:

TIME: CENTRAL

QUICK LINK:

MEETING ID:

DIAL IN NUMBER:

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ADDITONAL

INFORMATION:

BID NUMBER:

DATE:

TIME: CENTRAL

QUICK LINK:

MEETING ID:

DIAL IN NUMBER:

PASS CODE:

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INFORMATION:

PRE BID/ PROPOSAL

BID/ PROPOSAL OPENING

ZOOM ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Register Interest Form I. Schedule for Solicitation II. Contact with City of Waco III. Definitions IV. Requested Services / Products V. Request For Bids – Submission and Award Procedures

Appendices A. Services/Products Bid Forms

(1) Pricing Form(s)

(2) Sample Bid Bond

B. Contract Requirements

(1) City of Waco General Terms and Conditions

(2) General Condition for Construction Work

(3) Insurance & Indemnification Requirements

(4) Worker’s Compensation

(5) Wage Rates

(6) Sales Tax Information

(7) House Bill 89 Israel Form

(8) House Bill 89 Firearms Form

(9) House Bill 89 Energy Form

(10) Foreign Terrorist Organization Form

(11) House Bill 1295 Information Sheet

(12) Protest Procedure

(13) Sample Contract Form

(14) Sample Payment and Performance Bond Requirements

C. Forms to Complete and Return

(1) Submission of Bid/Proposal and Acknowledgment of Addenda

(2) Business Identification Form

(3) Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ form)

(4) Disclosure of Relationships with City Council/Officers (City Charter)

(5) Minority Women Owned Business & HUB Certification

(6) Litigation Disclosure

(7) Certification Regarding Debarment

(8) Non-collusion Affidavit

(9) Texas Public Information Act

(10) Drug Free Workplace

(11) W-9 Form

D. Specifications

• See Section for Specific Documentation

E. Special Project Provisions

• See Section for Specific Documentation and/or link(s)

F. Map

• See Section for Specific Documentation and/or link(s)

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RFB No. 2024-087 Water Utilities Fire Hydrant Maintenance Project

Please Register for Notification

REGISTER INTEREST

You have received a copy of the above-described Request document. If you would like to register your interest in this project so that you will receive any future notices or addenda concerning the project, please fill in the information requested below and fax this page to 254-750-8063. You may also scan this page and email to: melaniew@wacotx.gov.

Company/Firm:

Name of Contact Person(s):

Email(s):

Telephone: Fax:

Mailing Address:

It is your responsibility to complete and return this form to the City. Failure to do so will result in your not receiving notices and addenda related to this project from the City of Waco.

Notices and addenda are posted on the City’s website and can be accessed at: waco-texas.com/bids

City of Waco Purchasing Services Post Office Box 2570

Waco, Texas 76702-2570 Telephone 254 / 750-8060

Fax 254 / 750-8063 waco-texas.com

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I. SCHEDULE FOR SOLICITATION

The proposed schedule of events is tentative and may be modified throughout the selection process at the discretion of the City of Waco.

• Issuance of the RFB November 1, 2024

• Pre-Bid Meeting 10:00 a.m. CT Via Zoom Video & Dial In November 14, 2024

• Deadline for Questions 5:00 p.m. CT November 21, 2024

• Bid Closing, 2:00 p.m. CT Via Zoom Video & Dial In December 3, 2024

• Bid Opening, 2:05 p.m. CT Via Zoom Video & Dial In December 3, 2024

Tentatively, the final selection decision will be made, and submitters will be notified of award by, January 3, 2025. This schedule is subject to change by the City.

II. CONTACT WITH CITY OF WACO

The contact person for this solicitation process is: Melanie Wade, Purchasing Agent who can be reached at:

Email: melaniew@wacotx.gov Telephone: (254) 750-8098 Fax: (254) 750-8063

Questions concerning the solicitation can be submitted through the City of Waco’s Bonfire portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login (preferred) or by email to the contact person listed above.

Official Address (if needed) - City of Waco Purchasing Services

Attn: Melanie Wade, Purchasing Agent 1415 North 4th Street Waco, Texas 76707

Contact someone other than the Purchasing Agent listed above, or his/her designated representative at the City of Waco concerning this solicitation may be grounds for removal from consideration.

Interpretation, modification, corrections, or changes to the solicitation documents will be made by addenda issued by the City of Waco. Addenda will also be made available through the City of Waco’s Bonfire portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login or the City of Waco Website at waco-texas.com/bids. Interested professional service providers are encouraged to return the Register Interest form on the previous page.

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III. DEFINITIONS

The following definitions apply to this document and the transaction between the City and the selected submitter unless otherwise designated in the context. Terms, which are singular, may include multiple, where applicable and when in the best interests of the City:

(1) “City” means and refers to the City of Waco, Texas.

(2) “Company” or “Firm” means and refers to any submitter, whether such submitter be a sole proprietor, corporation, company, partnership, company, or any other entity legally defined or recognized under the laws of the State of Texas.

(3) “Bid” or “Submission” refers to a response submitted to an RFB.

(4) “RFB” means and refers to a Request for Bid that will be awarded based on lowest responsible bid or best value to City of Waco.

(5) “Selected submission” means and refers to the submission sent to the City of Waco by the

Selected Firm.

(6) “Selected Firm” means the firm who is selected by the City and to whom the City Council/City

Manager awards a contract for the services or commodities requested in this solicitation.

(7) “Solicitation” means an RFB issued by the City Waco seeking products or services described in the document.

(8) “Submitter” or “Vendor” or “Bidder” or “Contractor” means a firm that submits a response to a solicitation.

(9) “Contract documents” includes the RFB and all the Appendices attached to the RFB.

(10) “Day” means a working day unless otherwise specifically defined.

(11) "TxDOT" means Texas Department of Transportation

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IV. REQUESTED SERVICES/PRODUCTS

A. Scope of Services / Specifications

(1) The City of Waco has issued this solicitation for the maintenance service of approximately

1,966 fire hydrants within the noted section of the City of Waco. This is approximately one-third (1/3) of the City’s inventory of fire hydrants. The service is to include, but not limited to, exercising the fire hydrants, conducting pressure tests, greasing various hydrant parts and conducting minor hydrant repairs to be tracked through an online dashboard. In addition, the contractor shall immediately report non-working or irregularly operating fire hydrants and hydrant valves to the City of Waco. At this point, said fire hydrants shall be evaluated for repair or replacement and said fire hydrant shall be repaired or replaced according to the City of Waco’s instructions. Work may be performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment, fuel, backfill material.

(2) The following design and construction criteria referenced in this document are promulgated by City of Waco Staff to support the implementation of the policy adopted by Council.

(3) The City of Waco will provide access to the plant for the contractor, work shall be completed 365 calendar days after Notice to Proceed is issued via email or other communication method.

(4) The Contractor agrees to employ only orderly, competent, and knowledgeable workers, skillful in performance of the type of work required under this contract. The contractor will ensure that their personnel and vehicles/equipment are clearly marked with the company logo or other marking to identify who they work for.

(5) Bidder must be able to comply with ALL aspects of the job.

(6) Engineering Estimate: $130,000.

(7) General Contractor shall self-perform 51% of this project.

(8) Detailed specifications are attached as Appendices.

(9) A digital version of this document can be obtained from the City of Waco’s Bonfire portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login or the City of Waco Website at waco-texas.com/bids.

(10) Submitting Contractor, if using Sub-Contractors, please submit Minority, Women Owned

Business Enterprise (MWBE) status for each. Use form on Page 73.

B. Terms Conditions & Requirements In addition to the specifications for the Project, the attached Appendices include the City’s Contract Requirements.

C. Duration of Services The City of Waco is seeking to have an annual (365 day) contract for the fire hydrant maintenance from the Notice to Proceed. In determining the number of days for completion of the work under this Contract, it is anticipated that work will not be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or City holidays unless specifically approved by City. Since “day” is defined as a calendar day, Saturdays, Sundays, and City holidays shall be counted as days and included in calculating the Contract time. If a Contractor wants to perform work on Saturdays, Sundays, or City holidays, the Contractor shall seek approval by making a written request to City at least two working days before the weekend/holiday work request. The contractor shall be responsible for all City staff and third-party time, costs, expenses and overtime for work performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or City holidays, unless excused in writing by the City prior to the work. This will be an annual contract, with 2 possible renewals. All

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D. Reservations by City:

The City of Waco reserves the right to reject any and all submittals. The issuance of this solicitation does not obligate the City to contract for expressed or implied services. The City of Waco will not reimburse vendors for any costs incurred during the preparation or submittal of responses to this solicitation.

(1) Furthermore, the City expressly reserves the right to:

(a) Waive any defect, irregularity, or informality in any submittal or procedure.

(b) Extend the solicitation closing time and date.

(c) Reissue this solicitation in a different form or context.

(d) Procure any item by other allowable means.

(e) Waive minor deviations from specifications, conditions, terms, or provisions of the solicitation, if it is determined that waiver of the minor deviations improves or enhances the City’s business interests under the solicitation; and/or

(f) Extend any contract when most advantageous to the City, as set forth in this solicitation.

(g) Retain all bids submitted and to use any ideas in a bid regardless of whether or not that bid is selected

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V. REQUEST FOR BIDS – SUBMISSION AND AWARD PROCEDURES

A. Requirements

(1) Vendors should submit their bids through the City of Waco’s Bonfire portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login. Paper/Physical submissions will still be accepted and should include one (1) electronic copy (CD or Flash Drive) and (1) original and two (2) copies of their statements of qualifications on 8 ½ x 11 paper. These must be received by the date set out above in the Schedule of Solicitation for a submitting firm to be considered:

(2) Pricing Forms and Submission/Bid Security

(a) Pricing Forms.

1. Bids are to be submitted with a response on each item and the total extended. More than one (1) bid may be submitted on items that meet the specifications and the other RFB requirements.

2. Pricing is to be submitted on units of quantity Specified on the Pricing Form, with extended totals. In the event of a discrepancy in any extension total, the unit price shall govern and be binding for purposes of this RFB.

3. All prices included are to be submitted less Federal Excise and State of Texas Sales Taxes. A tax exemption certificate will be executed upon request. The City’s federal tax identification number is 1-74-6002468-4.

(b) Security – Bid Bond.

1. Each submission must be accompanied by a certified check of the submitter, or a bid bond (PDF copy through the Bonfire portal) executed by the submitter as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company approved by the City in the amount of 5% of the submission. The Surety’s Power of Attorney must accompany the bid bond. The bid bond and surety’s Power of Attorney must both carry the same date which is no earlier than three (3) days prior to the scheduled bid opening date. An original copy of the bid bond and Surety’s Power of Attorney will be required of the recommended/awarded vendor within three (3) business days from the request by the City.

2. Checks will be returned to all except the three lowest bidders within three days after the opening of bids. The remaining checks will be returned promptly after the City and the selected bidder have executed the contract.

3. If no award has been made within ninety (90) days after the date of the opening of bids, a bidder may demand that the security submitted be returned so long as said bidder has not been notified of the acceptance of his bid.

4. If the selected bidder refuses or fails to execute and deliver the contract and bonds (payment and/or performance) required within 10 days after receiving notice of the acceptance of his bid, the bid security shall forfeit to the City as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal.

5. A Bid Bond form can be found in the Appendices.

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B. Completeness of Submission

(1) Vendors are responsible for examining and being familiar with all specifications, drawings, standard provisions, instructions, and terms and conditions of the solicitation and their responses.

(2) The vendor must attach all required forms with each submission copy. Forms must be signed by a representative of the vendor authorized to bind the vendor contractually. The vendor must include a statement identifying any exceptions to this RFB or declare that there are no exceptions taken to the RFB.

C. Bid Response Date and Location Responses to this solicitation must be received by 2:00 p.m. (Central Time) on December 3, 2024.

The City prefers that vendors use the new Bonfire portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login, paper submissions will still be received at the address listed below Via Delivery Services or Personal Delivery to:

Attn: Melanie Wade, Purchasing Agent 1415 North 4th Street Waco, Texas 76707

If using U.S. Mail, note that U.S. Mail is initially received at Waco City Hall and then delivered to the office of Purchasing Services by a City courier. That delivery may occur a day or more after being received at Waco City Hall. Allow additional time in advance of the proposal due date for U.S. Mail delivery. If the Purchasing Office has not received the proposal by the stated deadline, the proposal will be returned unopened.

All submissions shall be sent to the attention of the Purchasing Agent in a sealed envelope that is clearly marked on the outside as follows:

“RFB 2024-087, Water Utilities Fire Hydrant Maintenance Project” Bid Opening: 2:05 P.M. (Central Time) on December 3, 2024

Vendors accept all risk of late delivery bids regardless of instance or fault. A bid received after the submission deadline will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the submitter.

Vendors accept all risks of delivery.

The City will NOT accept a response submitted by facsimile transmission (fax) or by electronic mail (email).

All submissions and accompanying documentation will become the property of the City.

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D. Modification to or Withdrawal of Submission Submissions cannot be altered or amended after the submission deadline passes. Submissions may be modified prior to the deadline by providing a written notice to the Purchasing contact person at the address previously stated. To modify a submission prior to the submission deadline:

(1) Submit a written notice of the modification WITHOUT revealing the bid price. The modification should provide the addition, subtraction, or other modifications so that the final prices or terms will not be revealed to the City until the sealed bid is opened.

(2) The written modification may be submitted by electronic transmission (fax or email or personal delivery to Purchasing Agent identified earlier in this document. The written modification must be received by the City prior to the closing time.

(3) If the modification is submitted through an electronic transmission (fax or email), the City must receive an original of the modification document signed by the bidder and submitted to a delivery company (UPS, FedEx, etc.) prior to the bid closing time. If the original of the modification was not submitted to a delivery company prior to the closing time or is not received within three (3) days after the closing time of the bid, consideration will not be given to the modifications provided in the electronic transmission.

A submission may also be withdrawn by providing the notice in person by a representative of the vendor who can provide proof of his authority to act for the vendor. The representative will be required to execute a receipt reflecting the submission is being withdrawn. If a submission is withdrawn before the submission deadline stated herein, the vendor may submit a new sealed bid provided the new bid is received prior to the closing date and time deadline stated on the cover page and in the Schedule for the Solicitation. This provision does not change the common law right of a submitter to withdraw a submission due to a material mistake in the submission.

E. Submission Validity Period

A submission responding to this RFB signifies the vendor’s agreement that the submission and the content thereof, are valid for ninety (90) days following the submission deadline unless otherwise agreed to in writing by all parties. The submission may become part of the contract that is negotiated between the City and the successful vendor.

F. Vendor’s Cost to Develop Submission

Costs for developing and assembling submissions in response to this solicitation are entirely the responsibility and obligation of the vendor and shall not be reimbursed in any manner by the City.

G. References

The City reserves the right to request that a vendor provide references.

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H. Method of Award and Evaluation of Factors [x in box shows applicable]

(1) For this solicitation, the City will award the contract to the:

Lowest responsible bidder Bidder who provides goods or services at the best value for the City.

(2) Lowest Responsible Bidder:

(a) The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the base bid plus any selected alternatives provided the amount does not exceed the funds then estimated by the City as available to finance the contract.

(b) If the contract is bid with alternatives, the City reserves the right to select any combination of alternatives and will then compare all bids using the selected alternatives.

If the amount of the bids exceeds the funds available to finance the contract, the City may (i) reject all bids or (ii) may award the contract based on the base bid with such deductions as produces a net total which is available within the available funds.

(3) Best Value:

(a) In determining best value for the City, the City may consider:

1. The purchase price.

2. The reputation of the bidder and of the bidder’s goods or services.

3. The quality of the bidder’s goods or services.

4. The extent to which the goods or services meet the municipality’s needs.

5. The bidder’s past relationship with the municipality.

6. the impact on the ability of the municipality to comply with laws and rules relating to contracting with historically underutilized businesses and non-profit organizations employing persons with disabilities.

7. the total long-term cost to the municipality to acquire the bidder’s good or services;

and

8. any relevant criteria specifically listed in the request for bids or proposals

(b) Compliance with all bid requirements, delivery and needs of the City are considerations in evaluating bids. The City of Waco reserves the right to contact any offer or, at any time, to clarify, verify or request information with regard to any bid.

(4) During the evaluation process, the City reserves the right, where it may serve the City’s best interest, to request additional information or clarifications from bidders.

I. Contract Award and Execution

The final contract must be awarded and approved by the Waco City Council if the amount of the contract will exceed $50,000.00. If the contract is for less than that amount, depending on the amount, the contract may be executed by the City Manager, an Assistant City Manager, department head or director.

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APPENDIX A

Services/Products Bid Forms

(1) Pricing Form(s)

(2) Sample Bid Bond Form

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CITY OF WACO

OFFICIAL BID SHEET

BID INVITATION NO: RFB 2024-087

Water Utilities Fire Hydrant Maintenance Project

DATE: ________________

BIDDER:_____________________________________________________________________

AUTHORIZED

SIGNATURE:_________________________________________________________________

I. Refer to "Standard Instructions for all Bids" before completing Bid Sheet.

a. Price: quote your best price, F.O.B. Destination, on each item.

b. Equipment List: bidder must list equipment that will be available for use on the contract.

II. In submitting this bid, I certify:

a. Items bid are in exact accordance with specifications, unless noted in bid.

b. That prices in this bid have been arrived at independently, without consultation or agreement with any competitor for the purpose of restricting competition.

c. The equipment listed will be available for contract use, and if not available the contractor will notify the project manager of its unavailability and when the estimated time when it will be available.

PRICING INFORMATION

NOTE: Depending on unit prices, requirements and approved budgeted funds, quantities may be reduced or increased during the contract period.

Item No. Description Est. Qty. Unit Meas. Unit Price Total Amount

1.0 Prepare Traffic Control Plan 1 Lump Sum $ $

2.0 Utilization of Traffic Control

Plan 1,980

Each $ $

3.0

Service Existing Fire Hydrants including exercising the operating nuts and caps, greasing the cap grease zerk/threads, flushing the hydrants, and conducting flow tests

1,980

Each $ $

4.0

Install Fire Hydrant Fixture ID tags (labor only, the tags and equipment will be provided by the city)

Each

5.0

Install Fire Hydrant Street Reflectors (labor only, the reflectors and glue will be provided by the city)

50 Each

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6.0 Replace missing water valve box

lids 15

Each

7.0

Paint Existing Fire Hydrants (including cleaning and priming)

Paint Specs:

Federal Spec Yellow 3186 Forest Green 822918 estimated

8.0 Repair Existing Fire Hydrants (Upper rebuild kit for Kennedy brand hydrants)

9.0 Repair Existing Fire Hydrants (lower rebuild kit for Kennedy brand hydrants)

10.0 Repair Existing Fire Hydrants (Upper rebuild kit for US Pipe brand hydrants)

11.0 Repair Existing Fire Hydrants (lower rebuild kit for US Pipe brand hydrants) estimated

Each $ $

12.0 Repair Existing Fire Hydrants (Upper rebuild kit for American Darling brand hydrants)

Each $ $

13.0

Repair Existing Fire Hydrants (lower rebuild kit for American Darling brand hydrants) estimated

Each $ $

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14.0 Repair Existing Fire Hydrants (upper rebuild kit for Mueller brand hydrants) estimated each $ $

15.0 Repair Existing Fire Hydrants (lower rebuild kit for Mueller brand hydrants) estimated each

16.0 Repair Existing Fire Hydrants (upper rebuild kit for Clow brand hydrants) estimated each

17.0 Repair Existing Fire Hydrants (lower rebuild kit for Clow brand hydrants) estimated each

18.0 Repair Existing Fire Hydrants (upper rebuild kit for EJ brand hydrants) estimated

Each

19.0 Repair Existing Fire Hydrants

(lower rebuild kit for EJ brand) estimated

Each

20.0

Replace existing Fire Hydrant up to 6 foot bury in grass (labor only, to be replaced with EJ, Clow, or American Darling fire hydrant that will be supplied by the city) estimated

Each

21.0

Replace existing Fire Hydrant up to 6 foot bury in asphalt (labor only, to be replaced with EJ, Clow, or American Darling fire hydrant that will be supplied by the city) estimated each

22.0

Replace existing Fire Hydrant up to 6 foot bury in concrete (labor only, to be replaced with EJ, Clow, or American Darling fire hydrant that will be supplied by the city) estimated each

Total Amount $

Early Payment Terms:

a) Bidder may offer an early payment discount by filling in the blanks in section b below. City may accept an early payment discount, but in doing so, City does not waive any of its rights under Texas Government Code Section 2251 (Prompt Payment Act).

b) Payment is due thirty (30) DAYS after acceptance of order and receipt of an original invoice, but a ______ percent early payment discount is offered for full payment made within ______(__) DAYS after acceptance of order and receipt of an original invoice.

If more space is needed to list equipment, please duplicate this form, and submit with the bid.

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BID BOND

THE STATE OF TEXAS §

COUNTY OF §

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT

, (hereinafter called the Principal), as Principal, and , (hereinafter called the Surety), as Surety, are bound unto the City of Waco, Texas, a home rule municipal corporation of McLennan County, Texas (hereinafter called Obligee) in the amount

DOLLARS ($ ),

which is five percent (5%) of the bid, for the payment whereof said Principal and Surety bind themselves, and their heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.

WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a Bid to enter into a certain written Contract with Obligee for {enter description of contract below} which is scheduled to be opened on , 20 .

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS

SUCH, that if the said Principal shall faithfully, enter into such written Contract, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise, to remain in full force and effect.

IT IS EXPRESSLY UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED that if said Principal should withdraw its

Bid any time after such Bid is opened and before official rejection of such Bid or, if successful in securing the award thereof, said Principal should fail to enter into the Contract and furnish, if required, satisfactory

Performance Bond and Payment Bond, the Obligee, in either of such events, shall be entitled and is hereby given the right to collect the full amount of this Bid Bond as liquidated damages.

The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligation of said Surety and its bond shall be in no way impaired or affected by any extension of the time within which the Obligee may accept such Bid and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.

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Bid Bond – Page 2

PROVIDED, further that if any legal action be filed upon this Bond, venue shall lie in McLennan

County, Texas.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety do sign and seal this instrument this day of , 20 .

ATTEST/WITNESS:

Secretary (if corporation) / Witness

Name of Principal - Contractor

(if corporation Corporate Seal)

BY:

signature Title:

Address:

ATTEST:

Surety Secretary

Name of Surety

(Surety Seal)

BY:

Attorney-in-Fact signature

Witness to Surety

For Attorney in Fact

NOTE: Submit an original bid bond and a certified copy of the power of attorney along with full contact information for the Surety. Both the bid bond and the power of attorney should be dated for the same date which is no earlier than three (3) business days prior to the scheduled bid opening. [Count back from the day of the bid opening and do not count the bid opening day. Example: bid opening on Thursday, count back Wednesday, Tuesday, and Monday.] If the opening is delayed or rescheduled, Principal and/or Surety may be asked to provide proof that the bid bond executed is still valid.

(11/03/2016)

COMPLETED FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH BID/PROPOSAL

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APPENDIX B

Contract Requirements

(1) City of Waco General Terms and Conditions

(2) General Conditions for Construction Work

(3) Insurance & Indemnification Requirements

(4) Worker’s Compensation

(5) Wage Rates

(6) Sales Tax Information

(7) House Bill 89 Israel Form

(8) House Bill 89 Firearms Form

(9) House Bill 89 Energy Form

(10) Foreign Terrorist Organization Form

(11) House Bill 1295 Information Sheet

(12) Protest Procedure

(13) Sample Contract Form

(14) Sample Payment and Performance Bond Requirements

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General Conditions for Construction Work

The "City of Waco Standard Specifications for Construction" (2013 Edition), hereinafter referred to as City Standard Specifications, is incorporated herein by reference for all intents and purposes. The General Provisions of the City Standard Specifications include provisions related to the administration of the contract. If a provision of the City Standard

Specifications conflicts with a provision in this solicitation, the provision in this solicitation controls. If the applicable provision is still unclear, the City Manager for the City of Waco, or his designee, will determine which provisions, specification or standard controls and his determination shall be final.

The City Standard Specifications may be obtained by accessing the City of Waco website at www.waco-texas.com.

(a) Permits and Fees: All permitting fees from the City will be waived on construction projects. The contractor will still need to apply for all applicable permits. However, there will be no cost associated with issuance of City permits.

(b) Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages: Completing the work described in this solicitation in a timely manner is very important to the City of Waco. Submitter must agree to commence work on or before a date to be specified in a written "Notice to Proceed" of the City and to fully complete the project within the time stated in the contract documents. As it is impracticable and extremely difficult to fix the actual damages, if any, that may proximately result from a failure by Submitter to perform the service, should Submitter fail to complete the project within the calendar days specified in the contract, Submitter agrees to pay to City, or have withheld from monies due it, the amount stated in the contract documents as liquidated damages for each calendar day of delay or nonperformance. Any sums due and payable hereunder by the Submitter shall be payable, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages representing an estimate of delay damages likely to be sustained by the City, estimated at the time of executing this Contract. Execution of a contract for this Project shall constitute agreement by the City and Submitter that said amount is the minimum value of the costs and actual damage caused by the failure of the Submitter to complete the Project within the allotted time. A sum due as liquidated damages may be deducted from payments due the Contractor if such delay occurs. Adjustments to the contract times can only be made as provided in the contract documents and any conditions or specifications referenced therein.

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(c) Conditions of Work: While the City is issuing a solicitation including specifications, each Submitter is still responsible for examining all of the issued documents, attending any pre-bid conference, making a site visit, and taking whatever steps are necessary to inform itself of the conditions relating to the project and the employment of labor thereon. Each Submitter must inform itself of the conditions relating to the project and the employment of labor thereon. Failure to do so will not relieve the Submitter awarded this contract of its obligation to furnish all material and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of the contract. Insofar as possible, the Selected Firm, in carrying out the Project, must employ such methods or means as will not cause any interruption of or interference with the work of any other contractor.

(d) Employment Conditions/Requirements: Submitters shall pay particular attention to the required employment conditions that must be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid. If federal or state funds are involved in paying for the work, there may be additional requirements that must be followed to comply with the terms of the federal or state funding.

(e)

(t) Security for Faithful Performance [Payment and Performance Bonds]:

Simultaneously with his delivery of the executed contract, the Selected Firm shall furnish the required surety bonds as security for faithful performance of this contract (Performance Bond) and for the payment of all persons performing labor on the project under this contract and furnishing materials in connection with this contract (Payment Bond), as specified in the documents included herein. For public works contracts, state law requires a Performance Bond if the contract is for an amount in excess of $100,000.00 and a Payment Bond if the contract is for an amount in excess of $50,000.00. The surety on such bond or bonds shall be a duly authorized surety company satisfactory to the City. The surety who signs contract bonds must file with each bond a certified and effectively dated copy of their power of attorney.

(g) Force Majeure: In the event performance by the Selected Firm of its obligations under this Agreement shall be interrupted or delayed by or as a consequence of a fire, flood, severe weather, or other act of God, war, insurrection, civil disturbance, or act of state, the Selected Firm shall be excused from such performance for the period of time such occurrence shall have lasted or such period as is reasonably necessary to rebuild or take other action necessary to resume performance. The period of time reasonably necessary to rebuild or take other action necessary to resume performance shall be as determined by the agreement of the parties, which agreement shall be negotiated and arrived at in good faith. The Selected Firm shall notify the Contact Person or Contract Administrator of any matter covered above, the occurrence of which interferes or threatens to interfere with the performance of any of its obligations under the bid. Upon such notice, the Selected Firm and the City shall consult and cooperate as to measures which may be taken to overcome the interference or as to alternative measures which may be undertaken by the parties with a view to the continued performance of the bid agreement.

(h) Right to Assurance: Whenever one party to this contract in good faith has reason to question the other party's intent to perform, the questioning party may demand the other party give written assurance of its intent to perform. In the event that a demand is made, and no assurance is given within five (5) days, the demanding party may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation of the contract.

Price Discrepancy. In the case of a discrepancy between the unit price and the extended total for a bid item, the unit price will prevail. The unit prices of bids that have been opened may not be changed for the purpose of correcting an error in the bid price.

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(i) Invoice Submittal Procedures: If invoices are submitted or otherwise used pursuant to the bid awarded under this solicitation, the Selected Firm shall present invoices to the City in the following form and content:

1. Each invoice must reference the City of Waco contract, agreement or Purchase Order number;

2. Only one contract, agreement, or project shall be billed on a particular invoice;

3. Only one invoice per every thirty (30) days per contract, agreement, or project may be submitted; and

4. Each invoice must have a billing number, which reflects in sequence the number of invoices that have been submitted on the contract, agreement, or project.

The invoice requirements stated herein shall not be read to disallow or exclude other information that may be otherwise required or requested by the City. Such information required herein must be submitted only on an invoice and not in any other non-invoice form or document.

Termination of Contract: Except as provided elsewhere in the contract documents:

1. The City may terminate the contract for cause for Selected Firm's failure to perform work, non-adherence to established federal, state and/or local laws, or a violation of any of the contract provisions. Upon written termination, the City may exclude the Selected Firm from the Project site and pursue any remedies available to the City.

2. Upon ten (10) days written notice, City may terminate the contract for convenience, for any reason. In such case, the Selected Firm shall be paid, without duplication, for completed and acceptable work and expenses, including reasonable overhead and profit, and for other reasonable expenses directly attributable to the termination. In no case shall the Selected Firm be paid for anticipated profits or other consequential damages. Upon receipt of written notice, the Selected Firm shall have a duty to mitigate its termination costs and shall not incur additional costs unrelated to the costs directly related to either securing completed work or winding down the Project.

(k) Israel: Vendor acknowledges that effective September 1, 2017, the City is required to comply with Section 2270.001 of the Texas Government Code, enacted by House Bill 89 (85th (R) Texas Legislature), which requires that a governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. By executing this Agreement, Vendor verifies that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of this Agreement.

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City of Waco Insurance & Indemnification Requirements Basic (03/22/2019)

Insurance Requirements:

A contractor’s financial integrity is of interest to the City. Therefore, subject to a contractor’s right to maintain reasonable deductibles, a contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of the contract, and any extension hereof, at contractor’s sole expense, insurance coverage written on an occurrence basis by companies authorized to do business in the State of Texas that are rated A- or better by A.M. Best Company and/or otherwise acceptable to the City in the following types and amounts:

Type Amount

Workers' Compensation Statutory

Employer’s Liability $1,000,000/$1,000,000/$1,000,000

Commercial General Liability Including:

• Premises/Operations

• Independent Contractors

• Products Liability/Completed Operations

• Personal & Advertising Injury

• Broad form property damage, to include fire legal liability

$1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 General Aggregate, or its equivalent in Umbrella or Excess Liability Coverage

Business Automobile Liability

a. Owned/leased vehicles

b. Non-owned vehicles

c. Hired vehicles

$1,000,000 per occurrence or its equivalent on a combined single limit (CSL basis).

Modification of Insurance Requirement: The City reserves the right to review these insurance requirements during the effective period of the contract and any extension or renewal hereof and to modify insurance coverages and their limits when deemed necessary and prudent by City’s Risk Manager or designee, based upon changes in statutory law, court decisions, or circumstances surrounding this contract.

Proof of Insurance Required and When to Submit:

Examination & Approval. All insurance policies shall be subject to the examination and approval of the City for their adequacy as to form and content, form of protection, and financial status of insurance company.

When to Submit. Prior to the execution of the contract by the City of Waco and before commencement of any work under this contract, a contractor shall furnish proof of insurance to the City’s Risk Manager which is clearly labeled with the contract name and City department. The proof will include completed/current Certificate(s) of Insurance, endorsements, exclusions, and/or relevant extracts from the insurance policy, or copies of policies. Thereafter, new certificates, policy endorsements, exclusions, and/or relevant extracts from insurance policies, or policies shall

RFB 2024-087 Page 28 be provided prior to the expiration date of any prior certificate, endorsement, or policy. No officer or employee other than the City’s Risk Manager or designee shall have authority to waive this requirement.

Additional Insured. Except for Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability, the City, its elected officials, officers, servants, agents, volunteers and employees shall be named as additional insureds. No officer or employee, other than the City Risk Manager or designee, shall have authority to waive this requirement.

Other-Insurance Endorsement -- All insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to state that an “Other Insurance” clause shall not apply to the City where the City is an additional insured shown on the policy.

Agent Information. The certificate(s) or other proof of insurance must be completed by the broker of record and must be signed and include the agent information including the agent name, title and phone number. The proof of insurance shall be sent directly from the insurance agent to the City’s Risk Management Office by U.S. Postal Service to City of Waco, ATTN: Risk Manager, P.O.

Box 2570, Waco, Texas 76702-2570 or by delivery service to 1415 North 4th Street, Waco, Texas 76707. To send by email, please contact the Risk Management Office at 254-750-5730 to obtain the email address.

Precondition to Performance & Basis for Termination. The City shall have no duty to pay or perform under the contract until such certificate(s), policy endorsements, exclusions, and/or relevant extracts from the insurance policy have been delivered to and approved by the City’s Risk Manager. The contractor understands that it is the contractor’s sole responsibility to provide this necessary information to the City and that failure to timely comply with these insurance requirements shall be a cause for termination of a contract. If the City determines that it will deny payment, not perform, or terminate the contract because of the failure to provide certain information or documents, the City shall give the contractor notice of that determination and allow contractor fifteen (15) days to correct the deficiency.

Waiver of Subrogation. All liability policies will provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City.

Notice of Cancellation, Non-renewal, Material Change. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the City of the cancellation, non-renewal, or material change of any insurance required herein. The Contractor shall provide such written notice within five (5) business days of the date the Contractor is first aware of the cancellation, non-renewal, or material change, or is first aware that the cancellation, non-renewal, or material change is threatened or otherwise may occur, whichever comes first. Contractor shall provide the City with a replacement certificate(s) of insurance, policy endorsements, exclusions, and/or relevant extracts from the insurance policy either before the cancellation, non-renewal, or material change is effective, if it knew in advance of such, or within ten (10) business days of first learning of the cancellation, non-renewal, or change if it did not learn of that such action in advance.

INDEMNIFICATION.

A CONTRACTOR EXECUTING A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY AGREES TO ASSUME

FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR THE SERVICES RENDERED PURSUANT TO

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THE CONTRACT AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, DEFEND, AND HOLD

HARMLESS THE CITY, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND SERVANTS, OF AND FROM

ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND CAUSES OF ACTIONS OF EVERY KIND AND

CHARACTER, INCLUDING THE COST OF DEFENSE THEREOF, FOR ANY INJURY TO,

INCLUDING DEATH OF, PERSONS AND ANY LOSSES FOR DAMAGES TO PROPERTY

CAUSED BY OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, ARISING OUT OF, OR ALLEGED TO ARISE

OUT OF, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED HEREUNDER, WHETHER OR NOT SAID CLAIMS,

DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTIONS ARE CAUSED BY CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF

THE CITY AND A PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR WHETHER IT WAS CAUSED BY

CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY AND SOME OTHER THIRD PARTY.

Employee Litigation: In any and all claims against any party indemnified hereunder by any employee (or the survivor or personal representative of such employee) of the contractor, any subcontractor, any supplier, or any individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform any of the work, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation herein shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation, or benefits payable by or for contractor or any such subcontractor, supplier, or other individual or entity under workers’ compensation or other employee benefit acts.

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City of Waco Workers’ Compensation Coverage Verification Form

The City of Waco, a State of Texas Governmental Entity and Municipality, is required to comply with the Texas Labor Code. Specifically, Texas Labor Code – Section 406.096 directs Contractors who enter into a building or construction Contract with a Municipality to certify in writing that (1) they provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for each employee of the contractor employed on public projects, and (2) they receive a certificate from each subcontractor showing that every employee of the subcontractor is covered by workers’ compensation insurance.

For your convenience, Texas Labor Code – Section 406.096 is attached.

Please review Section 406.096 prior to completing the City of Waco Workers’ Compensation Coverage Verification Form.

If you have questions concerning this form, contact City of Waco Risk Management office at (254) 750- 5730.

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LABOR CODE

TITLE 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION

SUBTITLE A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT

CHAPTER 406. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE

EXTRACT:

Sec. 406.096. REQUIRED COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN BUILDING OR CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTORS. (a) A governmental entity that enters into a building or construction contract shall require the contractor to certify in writing that the contractor provides workers' compensation insurance coverage for each employee of the contractor employed on the public project.

(b) Each subcontractor on the public project shall provide such a certificate relating to coverage of the subcontractor's employees to the general…