ESBD_389164_1736375821779_7 - Final Solicitation.pdf

Request for Proposals (RFP)

For

District-Wide Document Shredding and Storage Media

Destruction Services

962-25-229-00-S-JG-RFP

Date of Release: January 8, 2025

National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Commodity Class-Item Codes: 962-27, 966-71, 920-50

Austin Community College District (ACC) Procure to Pay Department

6101 Highland Campus Drive, Bldg. 3000, Suite 3.3210 Austin, Texas 78752

This is a PDF version of the official solicitation for viewing purposes only.

ARTICLE 1 - General Overview and Executive Summary

AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (ACC) DISTRICT is soliciting Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from qualified and interested firms in accordance with District-Wide Document Shredding and Storage Media Destruction Services #962-25-229-00-S-JG-RFP.

ACC Administration is responsible for the following responsibilities with respect to the selection of service providers for the proposed services.

• Serve as the primary/first contact with all external professionals who may be contracted for these projects;

• Develop and publicize scope of solicitation and evaluation criteria for selection of: District-Wide Document Shredding and Storage Media Destruction Services;

• Submit rankings of respondents to the solicitation evaluation committee for evaluation selection and approval; and

• Serve as contact and in oversight role throughout the procurement process.

Selection Process: The RFP is a one-step process for selecting a qualified firm for:

• District-Wide Document Shredding and Storage Media Destruction Services.

ARTICLE 1.1 Authority

ACC is soliciting the proposed services (or goods) listed herein under Texas Education Code, Chapter 44, Subchapter B, Section 44.031(f), and ACC’s Board Policy CF (Local).

ARTICLE 1.2 College Information

ACC is a two-year community college providing university transfer, workforce training, continuing education, and adult basic education opportunities. In fall 2017, more than 45,000 credit and non-credit students took advantage of ACC’s low tuition, small classes, convenient locations, and great instructors.

ACC was founded in 1972 as part of the Austin Independent School District and began offering classes in fall semester 1973. Today, the college functions as an independent institution and operates eleven campuses throughout Greater Austin, two Business Services Centers, as well as other locations in ACC’s service area. Set and periodically revised by the state Legislature, ACC’s service area encompasses all of the following counties: Hays, Caldwell, Blanco, Gillespie, and most of Travis, Bastrop, and parts of Fayette, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Lee and Williamson Counties. The ACC District is composed of areas that support the college’s operations through an ad valorem tax. ACC’s website is at http://www.austincc.edu.

Historical and demographic information about ACC can be viewed by accessing the link below to the ACC Fact Book: http://www.austincc.edu/oiepub/pubs/factbook/index.html.

ARTICLE 1.3 Point of Contact Information

All requests, questions or other communication about this solicitation shall be made in writing to the ACC P2P Department addressed to person listed below:

• Name: John Gross

• Title: Buyer, ACC P2P Department

• Address: 6101 Highland Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78752

• Phone: (512) 223-1329

• E-Mail: john.gross@austincc.edu

ARTICLE 1.4 Prohibited Communication

On issuance of this solicitation, except for the written questions and requests for clarification described in the solicitation, ACC, its representative(s), or partners will not answer any questions or otherwise discuss the contents of this solicitation with any potential respondents or their representative(s).

Attempts by potential respondents to ask questions by phone, email, or in person of other representatives other than the point of contact for this solicitation will not be allowed or recognized as valid. Respondents shall rely only on written statements issued by or through the College's designated staff as provided in this solicitation.

Prohibited communication includes any attempts to contact or notify any ACC agent (see Exhibit C-1) during the procurement process and prior to award of the resulting contract.

This restriction does not preclude discussions between affected parties to conduct business unrelated to this solicitation.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disqualification of respondent's proposal.

ARTICLE 1.5 Clarifications

Respondents must notify the Point of Contact of any ambiguity, conflict, discrepancy, exclusionary specifications, omission or other error in the solicitation in the manner and by the deadline for submitting questions.

If a respondent fails to timely and adequately notify the point of contact of such issues, the respondent submits its proposals at its own risk, and if awarded a contract:

1. shall have waived any claim of error or ambiguity in the solicitation and any resulting contract,

2. shall not contest the interpretation by the College of such provision(s), and,

3. shall not be entitled to additional compensation, relief, or time by reason of ambiguity, error, or later correction.

ARTICLE 1.6 Questions and Responses

Questions or comments concerning this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the ACC’s Point of Contact, by no later than the date and time indicated in Procurement Schedule of Events.

Responses to questions or other written requests for clarification will be communicated via an addendum, or via Workday Strategic Sourcing (WSS) “Message Center”, as applicable. ACC reserves the right to amend answers before the deadline of the solicitation’s responses. It is the respondent's responsibility to contact the Point of Contact for updated responses.

ACC also reserves the right to determine or decline to answer any question or questions or to provide a single consolidated response of all matters they choose to respond in any manner at the sole discretion of the College. If ACC, in its sole discretion, determines that questions necessitate a change to this solicitation, the change will be reduced to writing in the form of an addendum, or via Workday Strategic Sourcing (WSS) “Message Center”, as applicable.

ARTICLE 1.7 Procurement Schedule

The following table documents identify the critical pre-award events for the solicitation.

Procurement Schedule Event Dates Solicitation Release Date January 8, 2025 Solicitation Conference: 2:00 p.m., Central Standard Time (CST) January 17, 2025 Deadline for Questions: 12:00 p.m., CST January 21, 2025 Issuance of Addendum, or via Workday Strategic Sourcing (WSS) “Message Center”, as applicable. January 23, 2025 Withdrawal of Solicitation (Same date as the due date/closing): 12:00 p.m., CST January 30, 2025 Solicitation Response Due Date/Closing Date:

12:00 p.m., CST January 30, 2025 Contract Award February 28, 2025 Anticipated Contract Start Date March 3, 2025

Note: The dates identified are a tentative schedule of events. ACC reserves the right to modify these dates at any time upon notice and at the discretion of ACC, which will be posted to its website, via addenda

ARTICLE 1.8 Solicitation Conference

ACC will host an optional Solicitation Conference on January 17, 2025 at 2:00 p.m., CST on ZOOM via link below:

• Join Zoom Meeting https://austincc.zoom.us/j/84809200374?pwd=MhvYoGXHGT8AYbbIV0exFgsHaBI12l.1

• Meeting ID: 848 0920 0374

• Passcode: 311215

• (US) +1 833-928-4610

ARTICLE 2 - PROJECT OVERVIEW

ARTICLE 2.1 Mission Statement and Objective

The primary mission of ACC’s P2P Department is to acquire the highest quality of goods and services in a timely manner that provided the best value to ACC, and to assure that the procurement function is conducted for effective college operations and in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, and ACC policies.

ARTICLE 2.2 Mission Objectives

ACC’s objective of this solicitation is to provide secure and confidential on-site document shredding and storage media destruction services across the entire district. All respondents proposed services https://austincc.zoom.us/j/84809200374?pwd=MhvYoGXHGT8AYbbIV0exFgsHaBI12l.1 must ensure that ACC's campuses keep student, faculty, and staff records and information secure and safeguarded from individuals who may intend to use sensitive material in an unauthorized manner.

ARTICLE 2.3 Description of Services/Scope of Work (SOW)/Specifications

ACC intends to award a contract for District-Wide Document Shredding and Storage Media Destruction Services to the respondent that provides both: A) requested scheduled on-site destruction of confidential documents and storage media; and, B) provides the same services on an "as-needed" basis, when applicable and requested by ACC.

The selected contractor and its subcontractors must be able to provide timely service to all campuses.

Respondents are requested to assist ACC in understanding the different types of services available and in recommending a proposal solution that meets ACC needs. The proposed solution must ensure quality services are administered in a safe and secure manner.

ARTICLE 2.4 Destruction Compliance Requirements and Certifications

To ensure the highest level of security and safety, all respondents must ensure compliance with the following state, local, and ACC policy requirements and certification requirements including but not limited to the following:

ARTICLE 2.4.1 ACC Policy Requirements

Respondents must ensure compliance with ACC’s Destruction of College Records Policy Requirements. Reference ACC’s requirements: https://offices.austincc.edu/records-and-information-management/destruction-of-college-records/

ARTICLE 2.4.2 Texas Local Government Code Requirements

Respondents must ensure compliance with Texas Local Government Code, Title 6 Records, Chapter 202, Destruction and Alienation of Records. Reference Texas Local Government Code:

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/lg/htm/lg.202.htm.

ARTICLE 2.4.3 National Association for Information Destruction Certification Requirements

At the time of proposal submission, all respondents must ensure compliance with and provide current proof of certification by the National Association for Information Destruction (NAID AAA) for mobile operations. The selected contractor must be NAID AAA Certified for mobile operations.

Additionally, the selected/awarded contractor must remain NAID AAA certified for mobile operations for the full term of the contract including contract renewal periods, as applicable.

ARTICLE 2.5 Ordering Process and Containers

• The service schedule shall be mutually agreed upon by the selected contractor and ACC prior to commencement of services.

• The selected contractor shall provide the appropriate size and number of secure containers to each campus that requests service under the contract.

• Each container shall contain a drop-slot, and have a capacity that is suitable towards the needs of the campus.

• Each container shall have a key-locked or combination dead bolt.

• Each container shall be placed in the location requested by ACC, provided that placement is in accordance with applicable fire codes and ACC’s contract.

• All containers shall be provided free of charge.

https://offices.austincc.edu/records-and-information-management/destruction-of-college-records/ https://offices.austincc.edu/records-and-information-management/destruction-of-college-records/ https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/docs/lg/htm/lg.202.htm

ACC is requesting delivery and installation as specified by ACC in coordination with ACC Records and Information Management Department's contract manager.

ARTICLE 2.6 Cancellation Notification

Respondents are expected to provide prompt notification if they are unable to complete a delivery due to issues such as a truck breakdown, locked doors at the location, or any other reason. When notifying ACC, the selected contractor must include the specific reason for the missed delivery. If a location cannot be serviced, automatic rescheduling of the delivery is required and as specified by ACC in coordination with ACC Records and Information Management Department's contract manager.

ARTICLE 2.7 All Elements of Costs for the Proposed Goods and Services

The cost of the proposed goods and services and all elements of cost offered by all respondents must include, but is not limited to, the initial warranty (when applicable), delivery, and installation. In addition, all respondents are required to maintain the original cost of the proposed services for at least two (2) years from the date of installation. All proposed costs will be considered by ACC in determining the overall best value selection for contract award.

Respondents must ensure the delivery and installation costs are included in the total price/cost for District-Wide Document Shredding and Storage Media Destruction Services; (See Exhibit F - Pricing Response Sheet. Respondents must submit the EXCEL Version of Exhibit F with their proposal response.)

ARTICLE 2.8 Certifying Destruction and Shredding Specifications

• Certificate of Destruction

The selected contractor shall provide a ‘Certificate of Destruction’ at the time service is completed. The certificate shall include the following:

1. Name and Address of the Campus;

2. Date of service;

3. Description of materials destroyed;

4. The service representative’s name; and,

5. Truck number.

Reference Exhibit G - Sample Certificate of Destruction, for sample certificate requirements.

• All paper or printed media will be destroyed to the dimensions outlined in the NAID AAA specifications which includes, but is not limited to the following:

1. Continuous Shred: (maximum width: 5/8”; maximum length: indefinite);

2. Cross Cut or Pierce and Tear:(maximum width: 3/4”; maximum length: 2.5”); and,

3. Pulverized (Equipment with Screens) (maximum screen size: 2” diameter holes).

The above listed specifications are the current dimensions for document destruction used in the NAID AAA Certification Program. If at any point these specifications are updated by NAID AAA it is the selected contractor’s responsibility to ensure compliance with the updated specifications and apply them to ACC’s contract. The selected contractor shall be required to furnish all materials, equipment and/or services necessary to perform contractual requirements. Materials and workmanship in the construction of equipment for this contract shall confirm to all codes, regulations and requirements for such specifications contained herein and set forth in the NAID AAA certification.

ARTICLE 2.9 Sustainability Statement

This contract requires that the selected contractor either compost or recycle all collected materials.

The selected contractor is required to either recycle or compost all collected materials including electronic waste. The selected contractor will provide a process document that details the recycling/compost process and end user.

The selected contractor will provide a quarterly report that documents the quantity in pounds (lbs.) of recycled/composted materials on the first month of Quarter.

ARTICLE 2.10 Bonding Requirements

ACC reserves the right to require the respondents to procure one or more performance, fidelity, payment, or other bonds, if during the term of the contract. ACC in its sole discretion determines that there is a business need for such a requirement.

ARTICLE 3 - SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

ARTICLE 3.1 Small Business Development Program (SBDP)

The Small Business Development Program (SBDP) was established to provide a race- and gender-neutral program for ACC District to use in its efforts to ensure that all segments of its local business community have a reasonable and significant opportunity to participate in District contracts for construction, architectural and engineering services, professional services, non-professional services, and commodities.

Pursuant to ACC’s Board Policy CF (Local) ACC is committed to maximizing the vitality and robustness of the economy of the District’s service area through enhanced opportunities for the utilization of Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE) as defined within the SBDP.

The respondent is required to use its best efforts to assist ACC in achieving this objective through providing maximum opportunities for SLBEs to participate on its team(s), and by using its best efforts to encourage the use of SLBEs by other vendors, suppliers, professionals, subcontractors, and sub-vendors when possible. Vendors are required to provide a plan describing their actions to utilize SLBEs in all phases of the contract.

Respondents may contact the SBDP Office at (512) 223-1086 for assistance or clarification with issues specifically related to ACC Policy, the completion of SLBE forms and related reports, by the terms of the contract, and/or by ACC Policy (See Exhibit B, SBDP Information). Vendors plan will be reviewed for the strength of proposed SLBE participation on respondent’s team and plan to ensure compliance with SBDP by other firms performing on a project under respondent’s supervision.

ARTICLE 3.2 SLBE Participation

Provide a plan (see Exhibit B-3) describing the firm’s good faith efforts to include and utilize SLBEs.

The plan will be reviewed for the strength of proposed SLBE participation on respondent’s team and to ensure compliance with SBDP by other firms performing on projects under respondent’s supervision.

The plan should include the proposed percentage of SLBE participation on the project. All respondents are encouraged to meet or exceed ACC’s internal goal of 30% in all phases of the resulting contract.

During the term of the contract, ACC shall monitor SLBE Participation regularly, in accordance with the plan submitted by the selected respondent for a contract, to determine if the SLBE participation continues to meet or exceed provisions specified in the contract.

Accordingly, if the selected respondent is deemed to have not made a good faith effort to comply with the requirements of the original solicitation, resulting contract and/or the submitted SLBE Participation

Plan, ACC shall report nonperformance relative to its contracts to the comptroller in accordance with its vendor performance tracking system (VPTS) of the Texas Government Code, Section 2262.055.

ARTICLE 4 - AWARD OF CONTRACT

ACC intends to award one (1) or more contracts to the qualified firms whose proposal, conforming to the conditions and requirements of the solicitation, is determined to offer the best value to ACC. ACC, at its discretion, may elect to award a one (1) or more contracts for the proposed services by region/regions according to ACC’s District Map (see Exhibit D).

The award shall not be made upon the opening of proposals but at a time as soon thereafter as may be necessary to evaluate proposals and to obtain Board of Trustee authorization, if required. The provisions, terms, and conditions of this solicitation shall become a part of any subsequent contractual documents. Failure of the successful respondents to accept this obligation may result in the cancellation of any recommendation to award.

Notwithstanding the above, this solicitation does not commit ACC to contract for any requirements detailed in this document.

ARTICLE 5 - Business Proposal

Please complete the following components of your bid submission included in this digital RFP event:

• WSS Questionnaire

• Pricing Response Worksheet (Exhibit F) - EXCEL version

• Required documents:

1. Completed and signed Certification Form (Exhibit A);

2. Completed SBDP Forms (Exhibits B1, B2 and/or B3), as applicable;

3. Respondent’s Affidavit of Non-Collusion (Exhibit C-1);

4. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Exhibit C-2);

5. Proof of Insurability in accordance with ACC’s Terms and Conditions set forth in this solicitation as:

• Respondent must demonstrate they have the appropriate general liability insurance as set forth in ACC’s Terms and Conditions. Specify the bond, professional liability, or comparable insurance coverage maintained by the company. Certification of bond, when the application must be presented within ten (10) calendar days of notification.

• Respondent must show evidence of possessing Workers’ Compensation Insurance as required by law.

• Verification that the firm has completed the online Vendor Registration with ACC on their portal link: https://austincc.edu/sbdpvendor and provided supporting documentation including but not limited to IRS W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification (see www.irs.gov).

6. Provide evidence of licensure by appropriate state board, when applicable.

7. Signed Addendum/Addenda, when applicable.

ARTICLE 6 - Business Proposal Evaluation

Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with Texas Education Code, Chapter 44, Subchapter B, Section 44.031(f), associated with the proposed services, as follows:

• An evaluation committee will conduct evaluations of the submitted proposals.

• Any response that takes exception to any mandatory item(s) in this solicitations process may be rejected and not considered. Any response to the solicitation that does not include a response to all the required information may also be rejected and not considered.

• A notation of “Not applicable” as appropriate will be considered a valid response.

Article 6.1 EVALUATION CRITERIA

ACC will evaluate proposals based on demonstrated competence and qualifications and the fairness and reasonableness of the price. To evaluate these criteria, ACC will consider the following factors:

1. Demonstrated experience and past performance of document shredding and destruction services to other colleges, government and public entities, etc. (30%);

2. Quality and reliability of the vendor proposed services. (30%);

3. Fairness and reasonableness of the proposed costs. (25%); and,

4. Demonstrated experience and qualifications of the Respondent's proposed staff (15%).

If other considerations are equal, ACC will give preference to a consultant with a principal place of business in the State of Texas, or a consultant who will manage the contract from an office in Texas.

ARTICLE 6.2 - SLBE Participation for Evaluations

In accordance with ACC’s Board Policy CF (Local), ACC is committed to maximizing the vitality and robustness of the economy of the District’s service area through enhanced opportunities for the utilization of SLBEs as defined within the SBDP.

ACC’s internal goal for SBDP participation is 30% or more for all its contracts. All respondents have the opportunity to participate in the SBDP by maximizing inclusion of SLBEs; and are encouraged to make a good faith effort to assist ACC in achieving this objective through providing maximum opportunities through the use of SLBEs by other vendors, suppliers, professionals, and subcontractors when possible.

In conjunction with the criteria for evaluation, in this section, respondents will have the opportunity to receive percentage points, which are allocated and based on the respondent’s submitted SLBE Participation Plan that will be considered in the selection of the best value respondent for the proposed contract services.

ARTICLE 6.3 - Acceptance of Evaluation Methodology:

By submitting a proposal in response to the solicitation/RFP, the respondent accepts the evaluation process and acknowledges and accepts that determination of the “most qualified” firms/respondents will require subjective judgments by the Owner.

BY SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THIS RFP, THE RESPONDENT (OR BIDDER) AGREES THAT

IT WAIVES ANY CLAIMS IT HAS OR MAY HAVE AGAINST ACC, ACC’S EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS,

AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES AND MEMBERS OF ACC’S GOVERNING BODY, IN CONNECTION

WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS RFP INCLUDING THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE RFP, THE

BASIS FOR SELECTION, THE EVALUATION OF THE RESPONSES, THE METHOD USED FOR

SELECTION, AND ANY DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE RESPONSES OR

EVALUATIONS. THE SUBMISSION OF QUALIFICATIONS CONSTITUTES THE ACCEPTANCE BY

THE RESPONDENT OF THE EVALUATION TECHNIQUE DESCRIBED IN THIS RFP.

ARTICLE 6.4 - Initial Compliance Screening

ACC will perform an initial screening of all proposals received. Unsigned proposals are subject to rejection without further evaluation. Proposals that do not include all required forms will result in automatic disqualification.

ARTICLE 6.5 - Competitive Range Determinations

ACC may determine that certain proposals are within the competitive range for consideration for negotiation and possible contract award, for proposals that receive the highest or most satisfactory evaluation. ACC may, in the interest of administrative efficiency, place reasonable limits on the number of proposals that will be included in the competitive range.

ARTICLE 6.6 - Oral Presentations and/or Site Visits

ACC may, at its sole discretion, request oral presentations, site visits, and/or demonstrations from one or more respondents included in the competitive range. ACC will notify selected respondents of the time and location for these activities and may supply agendas or topics for discussion. ACC reserves the right to ask additional questions during oral presentations, site visits, and or demonstrations to clarify the scope and content of the written proposal.

The respondent’s oral presentation, site visit, and/or demonstration must substantially represent material included in the written proposal, and should not introduce new concepts or offers unless specifically requested by ACC.

ARTICLE 6.7 - Best and Final Offers

ACC may, but is not required to, permit proposals to prepare one or more revised offers. For this reason, respondents are encouraged to treat their original proposal, and any revised offers requested by ACC, as best and final offers.

ARTICLE 6.8 - Clarifications with Respondents

ACC may, but is not required to, conduct clarifications with all, some, or none of the respondents included in the competitive range for the purpose of obtaining the best value for ACC. ACC may conduct clarification for the purpose of:

• clarifying proposal’s ambiguities;

• requesting modifications to a proposal; and/or

• obtaining a best and final offer.

ACC may make an award that represents the best value to the College.

ARTICLE 7 - Insurance Requirements

Successful contractor shall procure and maintain at its own expense the following minimum insurance coverages insuring all services, work activities, and contractual obligations undertaken in this contract.

These insurance policies must be written by insurers acceptable to ACC. Insurance limits for contracts includes:

ARTICLE 7.1 - General Liability Insurance

Covering all duties, services or work to be performed (under the contract); insurance will provide limits of:

• Policy aggregate $2,000,000

• Each occurrence $1,000,000

• Products/completed operations aggregate $1,000,000

• Personal injury liability $1,000,000

• Fire damage liability $50,000

• Medical payments $5,000

• Sexual Molestation noted as not excluded from coverage, limits equal to policy limits.

• Consultant/Professional Liability Insurance limits $1,000,000 occurrence/aggregate (for consultants/services).

• Automobile Liability Insurance, Combined Single Limit $500,000 or as required by law.

ARTICLE 7.2 - Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Providing the statutory benefits for the State of Texas and Employer’s Liability Insurance for all contracts in the amount of:

• Bodily Injury by accident: $500,000

• Bodily Injury by Disease - each person: $500,000

• Bodily Injury by Disease - policy limit: $500,000

ARTICLE 7.3 - An Original Certificate of Insurance

Must be submitted from the insurer/agent prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. The insurance carriers must be acceptable to ACC, generally an AM Best A-IX or better rating. The General Liability and Automobile Liability Certificate of Insurance must name Austin Community College District as an additional insured.

All certificates except Professional Liability shall include a Waiver of Subrogation for coverages.

Vendors must maintain the required limits of insurance as specified in the contract. They must also inform the College of any changes in insurance carriers, policy effective dates, or agents at least 30 days prior to such change, except if the policy is canceled for non-payment of premium, in which case the notice shall be ten (10) days.

ARTICLE 7.3.1

Vendor shall submit a properly endorsed Certificate of Insurance prior to any use of ACC facilities, work performed or services provided by Vendor under this Contract. Vendor must submit the Certificate of Insurance (COI) on an annual basis to ACC’s Office of Risk Management via email at:

• accriskmgmt@austincc.edu.

mailto:accriskmgmt@austincc.edu

Insurance carriers must be acceptable to ACC, with generally an AM Best A- IX or better rating.

General Liability and Automobile Liability certificates of insurance must name Austin Community College District as additional insured. All certificates except Professional Liability shall include a Waiver of Subrogation for coverages in favor of Austin Community College District. Notice shall be provided to ACC of any changes in insurance carriers, policy effective dates, or agents to insurance required under this Contract at least 30 days prior to such change, except if the policy is cancelled for non-payment of premium, in which case the notice shall be 10 days.

ARTICLE 7.3.2

Vendor shall carry Pollution Liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.

ARTICLE 7.3.3

Vendor shall carry Errors and Omissions insurance with limits of $1,000,000 for each occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate.

ARTICLE 7.3.4

Vendor shall carry Sexual Misconduct and Liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 for each occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate. [OR] Vendor shall have coverage that does not exclude Sexual Molestation coverage with limits equal to policy limits.

ACC shall bear no financial responsibility for Contractor's insurance coverage.