ESBD_391792_1737490741960_RFP 809-25-0003 - SPB Properties Metal Refinishing and Maintenance - Solicitation.pdf

State Preservation Board

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP No. 809-25-0003

FOR

State Preservation Board Properties Metal Refinishing and Maintenance

NIGP Class-Item Code:

NIGP Class-Item Title 910-53 Metal Work Maintenance and Repair Services, Including Metal Refinishing Services 910-06 Carpentry Maintenance and Repair Services

914-27 Carpentry

Solicitation Release Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit

Tuesday, February 4, 2025; 10:00 A.M. CST

Proposal Due Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025, by 2:00 P.M. CST

Solicitation Point of Contact Tracy Limón, Contract Specialist, CTCD

P.O. Box 13286 Austin, Texas 78711 spb.bids@tspb.texas.gov mailto:Spb.bids@tspb.texas.gov

ATTENTION: It is the responsibility of interested parties to periodically check the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) website, http://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd, for updates to this solicitation prior to submitting a response. Please search under Agency Code 809 (State Preservation Board).

The Respondent’s failure to periodically check the ESBD will in no way release the selected contractor from “addenda or additional information” resulting in additional cost to meet the requirements of the Solicitation.

http://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd

SPB RFP No. 809-25-0003

Contents

SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES REQUESTED

1.2 PROJECT DETAILS

1.3 BUDGET

1.4 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

1.5 MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING AND SITE VISIT

1.6 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1.7 HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

1.8 SUBCONTRACTORS

1.9 CONTRACT TERM

SECTION II – SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF RFP

2.2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2.3 REVISIONS TO SCHEDULE

2.4 RESPONSE PREPARATION COSTS

2.5 INQUIRIES

2.6 RESPONSE EVALUATION AND AWARD

2.7 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

2.8 PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND SPB RESPONSIBILITIES

2.9 ADDING NEW PRODUCTS/SERVICES TO CONTRACT AFTER AWARD

2.10 MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT TERMS AND/OR AMENDMENTS

2.11 INSURANCE AND BOND

2.12 MEETINGS

2.13 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

SECTION III – RESPONSE ITEMS

ITEM 1: RESPONDENT PROPOSAL FORM

ITEM 2: RESPONDENT PRICE SCHEDULE

ITEM 3: COMPANY PROFILE AND HISTORY

ITEM 4: ORG CHART OF PROPOSED PROJECT TEAM

ITEM 5: PORTFOLIO OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ITEM 6: LIST OF ASSESSED PENALTIES OR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

ITEM 7: LIST OF CITATIONS ISSUED BY REGULATORY AGENCIES

ITEM 8: FIRE SAFETY PROTOCOL

ITEM 9: CLEANING PROCESS

ITEM 10: PAST PROJECTS WITH CORRESPONDING REFERENCES

ITEM 11: HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

Attachments Attachment A - Scope of Work Attachment B - SPB Standard Terms and Conditions Attachment C - HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) Attachment D - SPB Metal Refinishing Photo Key

SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES REQUESTED

The State Preservation Board (SPB) has a unique and diverse mission to preserve, maintain, and restore historic properties entrusted to its care. The quality of service is evident to occupants and those who visit historic spaces in the Capitol and Grounds, Texas State Cemetery, Governor’s Mansion and Bullock Texas State History Museum. Day-to-day operations range from daily housekeeping, maintenance and groundskeeping to curating and preserving over 4,000 historic artifacts in its collection and on loan.

SPB properties have a variety of unpainted metals, bronze, brass, stainless steel, and aluminum located in each of their properties that are in need of cyclical refinishing and maintenance. The items include, but are not limited to elevators, handrails, storefronts and trim. There are some elevator cab interiors in need of occasional wood touch up services (starred buildings). Vendors may partner with a subcontractor for these services.

The SPB is requesting pricing to provide metal refinishing, maintenance, and wood touch up services at the following SPB properties and state office buildings:

• State Capitol*

• Capitol Extension

• Sam Houston Building (SHB)

• Robert E. Johnson (REJ) Building*

• John H. Reagan (JHR) Building

• Capitol Visitors Center

• Bullock Texas State History Museum*

• Texas State Cemetery

• Governor’s Mansion*

The selected Contractor will provide all labor, materials, insurance, equipment, schedule, and supervision necessary to complete the project more fully described in Attachment A:

Scope of Work.

1.2 PROJECT DETAILS

Please see Attachment A: Scope of Work for project details.

1.3 BUDGET

The projected budget for this project is $165,000, subject to the finalized scope of work.

1.4 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Contractor agrees to conduct all its services under the awarded contract by and through appropriate communications with SPB. No work, installation or other services shall be undertaken by Contractor except with the prior written authorization by SPB. Contractor understands and agrees that work, installation or other services performed without prior written authorization of the SPB is considered work outside the scope of the contract and shall be performed exclusively at Contractor’s risk. Contractor shall provide service in accordance with requirements specified herein and the resulting contract and adhere to the SPB Terms and Conditions.

1.5 MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING and SITE VISIT

All Respondents must attend a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit, at the time and dates shown in Schedule of Events.

This mandatory meeting will be an opportunity for all potential bidders to observe the existing conditions and ask questions of SPB staff.

Although SPB may provide tentative verbal answers to questions at the pre-proposal meeting and site visit, only answers provided in writing by SPB shall be considered official.

Questions about the project may be submitted, but answers are unofficial until posted on the ESBD.

• No bids will be reviewed from any organization not represented at the mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit.

• Potential Respondents must register for the meeting by emailing their interest and contact information to spb.bids@tspb.texas.gov on or before January 28th at 2:00 PM.

• The mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit may take up to 3 hours to walk the properties.

• All Attendees must sign the log for the pre-proposal meeting and site visit.

Participants attending the pre-proposal meeting and site visit must pass a security background check performed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The following information for site visit participants must be included in the registration form or the potential respondents will not be allowed access to the property:

• Legal Name as it appears on your government issued ID

• Date of Birth

• State Driver’s License or State Identification Card

• Email Address mailto:spb.bids@tspb.texas.gov

The SPB reserves the right to schedule an additional mandatory site visit date if needed to ensure a competitive bid process.

Parking is available in the Capitol Visitors Parking Garage located at 1201 San Jacinto Blvd.

Maps are available at tspb.texas.gov.

SPB complies with State and Federal disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for respondents with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to attend the meeting and site visit, please email SPB.Bids@tspb.texas.gov.

1.6 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Respondent to this RFP shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Shall be engaged in the business of metal refinishing, repair, and maintenance for a minimum of five (5) years within the past five (5) years, services similar in type and quantity to those listed herein.

• Shall have available the necessary qualified personnel, skills, qualifications, organization, facilities, equipment and supplies required to fulfill all requirements under this RFP and any resulting contract.

• Shall be in good financial standing. SPB reserves the right to request a copy of the respondent’s audited or un-audited financial statement.

1.7 HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

It is the policy of SPB to make a good faith effort to achieve the annual program goals by contracting directly with Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) or indirectly through subcontracting opportunities in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 2161, Subchapter F, and HUB Rules promulgated by the Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), 34 TAC Chapter 20.

Any contract awarded as a result of this RFP must include reporting responsibilities related to Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) subcontracting. Awarded contractors may not change any subcontractor without submitting a revised HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) to SPB. Any change to a subcontractor and revised HSP must be approved in writing by SPB prior to implementation.

HUBs are strongly urged to respond to this RFP. Under Texas law, state agencies are required to make a good faith effort to assist HUBs in receiving certain percentages of the total value of contract awards. Vendors who meet the qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply for certification as HUBs.

1.8 SUBCONTRACTORS

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Subcontractors providing services must meet the same requirements and level of experience as required of the Contractor. No subcontract relieves the primary Contractor of responsibility for the service. If Contractor uses a subcontractor for any or all work required, the following conditions must apply under the listed circumstances:

a) Respondents planning to subcontract any portion of the work must identify the proposed subcontractors on the Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB) Subcontracting Plan (HSP).

b) Subcontracting must be at Contractor’s expense.

c) SPB retains the right to check a subcontractor’s background and decide to approve or reject the use of a submitted subcontractor.

1.9 CONTRACT TERM

The services provided by the Contractor shall begin on a date determined by SPB, no earlier than the date the contract is executed by both parties. The initial contract term will be two years, with the option to renew for two additional two-year periods under the same terms and conditions.

SECTION II – SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF RFP

Where applicable, the response to each Item, including attachments, must not exceed the specified length. Clearly identify the Item at the beginning of each response and provide a separate section for that response, or indicate why no response is given.

A. Delivery of Proposals:

Proposals must be clearly marked RESPONSE TO RFP 809-25-0003 and must be received by the deadline.

Proposals may delivered either:

• Mailed electronically to spb.bids@tspb.texas.gov, or

• Via Express or Overnight Delivery.

When emailing the proposal package, the email subject line must contain the RFP number and title as indicated in this RFP. It is recommended that Respondents begin the email process at least 24 hours in advance of the due date/time since most large attachments are quarantined and delayed for security scanning. The State is not responsible for failure of electronic equipment or operator error. SPB takes no responsibility for electronic submittals that are captured, blocked, filtered, quarantined or otherwise prevented from reaching the proper destination (email address) by the due date/time by any SPB anti-virus or other security software.

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Proposals delivered via Express or Overnight Delivery must received by the deadline.

Delivery to:

State Preservation Board Attn: Purchasing

201 E. 14th St., Ste. 950 Austin, TX 78701

SPB Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Reception Desk is closed for lunch 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The office is closed on state and national holidays.

Proposals received via email will be acknowledged. If no email confirmation is received, contact the SPB Purchasing Department at 512-936-4691 to confirm receipt of proposal.

The Agency will select the vendor(s) that offers the best value as determined by the information provided in the vendor's Response.

B. Required Contents of Proposal: Respondent must submit all information listed below, in the order give, as the response to this RFP. The response will only be considered if all items are submitted as required. Incomplete/late responses to this RFP will not be considered.

1. Item 1: Completed Respondent’s Proposal Form - Completed, initialed, signed, and dated.

2. Item 2: Respondent’s Price Schedule - Prices offered must be firm, fixed pricing.

Bids must be good for 90 days from bid opening date.

3. Item 3: Company Profile and History (maximum - four pages) - Should include:

a. Company name, address, phone number, website, and legal status (corporation, partnership, joint venture, sole proprietorship).

b. Name and title of person submitting the proposal with the authority to bind the company.

c. Name, phone number, and email address of contact person for any questions on the proposal.

d. The general nature of previous work

e. The number of years in business

f. Size and scope of operation

4. Item 4: Org Chart of Proposed Project Team and Resumes- Provide an Organizational chart which shows roles and responsibilities of key individuals assigned to provide services under the contract; provide staff resumes of industry professionals with licensure, and project manager that will be assigned to the contract. Respondents shall also submit a resume of experience of the proposed foreman and technicians. Don't include information of anyone who will not be actively involved in the Project.

5. Item 5: Portfolio of Relevant Experience (maximum – ten pages) – Provide a minimum of 3 examples of previous projects within the last 5 years, that illustrate experience in successfully completing work of a similar nature and scope as the work described in this solicitation.

6. Item 6: List of Assessed Penalties or Liquidated Damages – Provide a list of assessed penalties or liquidated damages, and the project(s) on which they occurred, in the last 10 years. If none, please state that.

7. Item 7: List of Citations issues by Regulatory Agencies – Provide a list of citations issued by regulatory agencies. If none, please state that.

8. Item 8: Fire Safety Protocol - provide the fire safety precautions and procedures that the contractor has in place, including precautions and procedures for soiled rags.

9. Item 9: Cleaning Process – provide summary of cleaning process, to include how overspray will be managed.

10. Item 10: Past Projects with Corresponding References - Provide a minimum of 3 verifiable references for the projects listed in Item 5: Portfolio of Relevant Experience, within the last 5 years.

11. Item 11: Historically Underutilized Businesses Subcontracting Plan.

C. Proposal Submission:

1. All responses must be received at SPB by the deadline in the Schedule of Events.

SPB will not accept late submittals

2. It is the respondents responsibility to appropriately mark and deliver the proposal to SPB by the specified date and time.

NOTE: Failure to return the required items with the response may result in disqualification of your Response. SPB reserves the right, in its sole judgment and discretion, to waive minor technicalities and errors in the best interest of the State.

D. Notice of Public Information Disclosure

SPB will not consider any Proposal that bears a copyright. Proposals will be subject to the Texas Public Information Act (PIA), Tex. Government Code, Chapter 552, and may be disclosed to the public upon request. The Proposal and other submitted information shall be presumed to be subject to disclosure unless a specific exception to disclosure under the PIA applies. If it is necessary for the Respondent to include proprietary or otherwise confidential information in its Proposal or other submitted information, the Respondent must clearly label that proprietary or confidential information and identify the specific exception to disclosure in the PIA. Merely making a blanket claim the entire Proposal is protected from disclosure because it contains some proprietary information is not acceptable, and shall make the entire Proposal subject to release under the PIA.

In order to initiate the process of seeking an Attorney General opinion on the release of proprietary or confidential information, the specific provisions of the Proposal that are considered by the Respondent to be proprietary or confidential must be clearly labeled as described below. Any information which is not clearly identified as proprietary or confidential shall be deemed to be subject to disclosure pursuant to the PIA. Subject to the Act, Respondents may protect trade and confidential information from public release. Trade secrets or other confidential information, submitted as part of a Proposal, shall be clearly marked at each page it appears.

Such marking shall be in boldface type and at least 14 point font.

2.2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

It is SPB’s intention to comply with the following schedule for this RFP. These dates represent a tentative schedule of events. SPB reserves the right to change the dates at any time. Prospective Respondents will be notified of modifications through a posting of an Addendum on the Electronic State Business Daily.

EVENT DATE/TIME

(CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME)

Solicitation Release Date Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Mandatory Site Visit/Pre-Bid Meeting Registration

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm

Mandatory Site Visit/Pre-Bid Meeting Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 10:00 am

Deadline for Submitting Questions Tuesday, February 11, 2025 by 5:00 pm

Estimated Release of Written Answers Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Deadline for submission of Solicitation Responses

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, by 2:00 pm

2.3 REVISIONS TO SCHEDULE

SPB reserves the right to change the dates in the Schedule of Events above upon written notification to prospective Respondent as an addendum posted on the Electronic State Business Daily.

2.4 RESPONSE PREPARATION COSTS

Respondents are responsible for all costs in the preparation and delivery of the Solicitation Response to SPB.

2.5 INQUIRIES

A. CONTACT: All requests, questions, or other communications about this Solicitation shall be made by email in writing to SPB’s Procurement Department:

Email: SPB.Bids@tspb.texas.gov

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B. QUESTIONS:

1. All questions shall be submitted in writing by email to:

SPB.Bids@tspb.texas.gov by the date and time specified in the Schedule of Events.

2. All questions submitted by email shall be in an editable format, i.e. Microsoft Word, or standard email as opposed to an un-editable format such as Adobe Acrobat .pdf files.

3. All questions will result in official answers posted as an Addendum to this RFP to the ESBD, available at http://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd.

4. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to periodically check the ESBD for updates to the solicitation prior to submitting a proposal. Respondent’s failure to periodically check the ESBD or acknowledge addenda will in no way release the respondent from any obligations detailed in the addenda. Any additional costs incurred to meet the requirements of the RFP are the sole responsibility of each respondent.

C. RESPONSES: Official answers will be posted as an addendum to this solicitation, on the Electronic State Business Daily at http://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd. Respondent names will be removed from questions in the responses released. SPB reserves the right to amend answers prior to the proposal submission deadline. If respondents do not have Internet access, copies may be obtained through the point of contact listed above.

D. PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS: Upon issuance of this RFP, besides written inquiries as described above and administrative questions related to HUB, the procurement process, and proposal submissions, employees and representatives of SPB will not answer questions or otherwise discuss the contents of the RFP with any potential Respondent or their representatives, except for the written inquiries to spb.bids@tspb.texas.gov. Attempts to contact program staff by phone or in person will not be allowed or recognized as valid. Failure to observe this restriction may disqualify respondent. This restriction does not preclude discussions between affected parties for the purposes of conducting business unrelated to this solicitation.

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2.6 RESPONSE EVALUATION AND AWARD

A. SPB is not obligated to accept the lowest priced response but will make an award to a Respondent that provides the “best value” to the State of Texas, as defined by Texas Government Code § 2155.074.

B. SPB will not enter into a contract with any individual who is required by Texas Government Code Chapter 305 to register as a lobbyist as stated in Texas Government Code § 556.005, Employment of Lobbyist. A committee will be established by SPB (including SPB employees) to evaluate the proposals.

C. Texas Comptroller’s Vendor Performance Tracking System is a pass/fail criteria - a score of less than “C” in the Vendor Performance System or currently under a Corrective Action Plan through the CPA, having repeated negative Vendor Performance Reports is a fail.

D. The evaluation committee will determine if a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) is necessary.

Award of a Contract may be made without a BAFO. The SPB may, at its discretion, request clarification or elect to have Respondents provide oral presentations and respond to inquiries from the evaluation committee related to their Proposal. A request for a BAFO is at the sole discretion of SPB and will be extended in writing.

The evaluation committee will determine best value by applying the following criteria:

Criteria Points Available

Cost 40

Experience with similar projects-(Item 5) 40

Project Team Experience-(Item 4) 20

Total Points Possible 100

SPB reserves the right to award a contract to a single contractor, or award to more than one contractor, whichever provides the best value to SPB in performance of this service.

SPB will be the sole judge of best value. An award notice will be sent to the selected Respondent.

Any award is contingent upon the successful negotiation of final contract terms and upon approval of the SPB Executive Director. Negotiations will be confidential and not subject to disclosure to competing Respondents unless and until an agreement is reached. If contract negotiations cannot be concluded successfully, SPB may negotiate a contract with the next highest scoring Respondent or may withdraw this Solicitation.

2.7 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS

Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor and Contractor’s employees performing services outlined in this solicitation and subsequent contract, have not been https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2155.htm https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2155.htm https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.305.htm https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.305.htm https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.556.htm https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.556.htm convicted of a felony criminal offense, or that, if such a conviction has occurred, Contractor has fully advised SPB as to the facts and circumstances surrounding the conviction.

Contractor’s employees and subcontractors that will complete any services described herein will be subject to a criminal background check before entering the job site.

SPB reserves the right to waive any findings that do not impact the successful completion of the project and/or safety of SPB staff or that of the public. It is SPB’s sole discretion to determine potential impact or risk.

2.8 PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND SPB RESPONSIBILITIES

SPB will designate a Project/Contract Manager upon contract award. SPB will furnish no material, labor, equipment, or facilities unless otherwise specified in the contract.

Contractor will be responsible for the performance of any contractual obligations that may result from an award based on this RFP and shall not be relieved due to non-performance of any or all subcontractors. By submitting a proposal, the Respondent commits to providing the goods and services required in the RFP. The successful Respondent will be required to abide by SPB policies, procedures, standards and guidelines relevant to the execution of this contract.

SPB will measure and evaluate the Contractor’s and/or subcontractor’s performance under the contract. If the Contractor or subcontractor does not meet any standards for deliverables and/or performance incentives (if applicable), SPB may impose remedies if the Contractor or subcontractor fails to meet their responsibilities as outlined in the RFP and the terms and conditions of the contract. All services and deliverables under the contract shall be provided at an acceptable quality level and in a manner consistent with acceptable industry standards, customs, and practices. In the event SPB deems that the Contractor’s performance does not meet an acceptable quality level of service and deliverables, SPB may seek or negotiate remedies with the Contractor.

2.9 ADDING NEW PRODUCTS/SERVICES TO CONTRACT AFTER AWARD

Following the contract award, additional products/services of the same general category that could have been encompassed in the award of the contract, and that are not already on the contract, may be added. A formal written request will be sent to the awarded respondent to quote on the proposed additional products/services. Respondent shall submit proposals to SPB as instructed. All prices are subject to negotiation with the Best and Final Offer (“BAFO”). SPB may accept or reject any or all proposals and may issue a separate solicitation for the products/services after rejecting some or all of the responses.

The products/services covered under this provision shall conform to the specifications as outlined in the request.

2.10 MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT TERMS AND/OR AMENDMENTS

A. The terms and conditions of the Contract shall govern all transactions under the

Contract.

B. The Contract may only be modified or amended upon mutual written agreement of

SPB and the Contractor.

2.11 INSURANCE AND BOND

A. Contractor may be required to submit current certificates of insurance, bond documentation and or other proof acceptable to the SPB at the time of notification of a potential award and such proof must be received by the SPB prior to execution of any contract. The SPB, in its sole discretion, may request additional evidence of insurance or bonds coverage as deemed necessary.

B. Prior to the commencement of the work, the Contractor shall furnish to SPB, for approval, a certificate of insurance as proof that the required insurance is in full force and effect. The certificate of insurance shall be emailed to SPB.Bids@tspb.texas.gov.

C. The required coverage is to be with companies licensed in the state of Texas, with an “A” rating from A.M. Best, and authorized to provide the corresponding coverage.

D. Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring its subcontractors are in compliance with all applicable insurance and bond requirements.

E. Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of their performance under the contract the following minimum insurance:

Type of Insurance Each Occurrence/Aggregate

Workers Compensation Minimum coverage for employer liability as determined by the Texas Department of Insurance.

Employer’s Liability

Bodily Injury by Accident Bodily Injury by Disease

Bodily Injury by Disease

$500,000 Ea. Accident

$500,000 Ea. Employee

$500,000 Policy Limit

Commercial General Liability

General Aggregate Applies Per Project

$1,000,000 Aggregate

$5,000 Medical Expense each person

$50,000 Damage to Premises Rented to You

$1,000,000 Products Completed Operations

$500,000 Personal & Advertising Liability

$500,000 Each Occurrence

Automobile Liability

All Owned, Hired and Non-Owned Vehicles

$500,000 Combined Single Limit

2.12 MEETINGS

The Contractor will be asked to attend regular meetings to coordinate full implementation of this project and is expected to attend additional ad hoc meetings as needed to keep the project on schedule. Any meetings or conference calls must be held on regular business days during regular business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or at other mutually agreed dates and times.

2.13 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

SPB will maintain ongoing review and status of Contractor’s progress toward completion of services and will certify whether contractor’s billings are reasonably comparable with the work completed. Payments will not be made until all work has been reviewed and accepted by SPB.

SECTION III – RESPONSE ITEMS

TO BE PROVIDED BY RESPONDENT

Checklist: Proposal Content

Include each item below with the proposal submission.

This checklist is provided to assist bidders in ensuring all necessary documents and information are included in the proposal.

1. Item 1: Respondent Proposal Form – Completed, initialed, and signed ☐

2. Item 2: Respondent Price Schedule ☐

3. Item 3: Company Profile and History ☐

4. Item 4: Org Chart and Resumes of Proposed Project Team ☐

5. Item 5: Portfolio of Relevant Experience ☐

6. Item 6: List of Assessed Penalties or Liquidated Damages ☐

7. Item 7: List of Citations issued by Regulatory Agencies ☐

8. Item 8: Fire Safety Protocol ☐

9. Item 9: Cleaning Process ☐

10. Item 10: Past Projects with Corresponding References ☐

11. Item 11: HUB Subcontracting Plan – Completed and signed ☐

Item 1: RESPONDENT PROPOSAL FORM

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This form is required and must be signed and submitted with the Respondent's proposal. Failure to submit this signed form may result in disqualification of the proposal.

Respondent (Legal Entity Name): _____________________________________________

DBA Name, if applicable: ____________________________________________________

Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN): __________________________________

Contact Person and Title: ____________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________ Email Address: _____________________________

Indicate whether your company is a certified Historically Underutilized Business

(HUB) with the State of Texas by the CPA.

☐Yes ☐No If yes, please indicate HUB Ethnicity and Gender codes (ex: WO, AI): ________

By initialing below, I acknowledge and accept all addenda to this RFP posted with the solicitation on Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) with the proposal.

Initials _______________

I, the undersigned, am the above-referenced company’s representative, and I am authorized to submit this response and sign future contract documents. By signing below, the representative certifies that if a Texas address is shown as the address, the respondent qualifies as a Texas Bidder as defined in 34 TAC Rule 20.32(68).

Authorized Signature Date

Title

Item 2: RESPONDENT PRICE SCHEDULE

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Respondent may use this attachment or a reasonable facsimile to clearly demonstrate how they meet the requirements set forth in this solicitation. Failure to return this attachment or a reasonable facsimile may result in the response submission being considered non-responsive.

LUMP SUM BID TO FURNISH ALL LABOR, MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, SUPERVISION, AND EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO PROVIDE THE SERVICE DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT A - SCOPE OF WORK AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION. PRICES

MUST BE FIRM AND GOOD FOR 90 DAYS FROM BID OPENING.

1. Texas State Capitol*: $_________________

2. Capitol Extension: $_________________

3. Sam Houston Building: $_________________

4. Robert E. Johnson*: $_________________

5. John H. Reagan: $_________________

6. Capitol Visitors Center: $_________________

7. Bullock Texas State History Museum*: $_________________

8. Texas State Cemetery: $_________________

9. Governor’s Mansion*: $_________________

10. Hourly Rate to perform wood touch up to elevator cab interiors $_________________

11. Percentage Increase

Contractor may request an overall increase in this Contract for a renewal period. The increase should not exceed 5% cumulative, with the original Respondent Price Schedule of this solicitation being used as the base figure. Escalators are subject to availability of funds and approval by SPB.

Proposed Increase for the 1st renewal period: ______% increase over the original bid.

Proposed Increase for the 2nd renewal period: ______% increase over the first renewal period.

* Note: Denotes buildings that will need wood touch up in elevator cab interiors as noted during each cycle.

TO BE PROVIDED BY RESPONDENT

Item 3: COMPANY PROFILE AND HISTORY

Item 4: ORG CHART OF PROPOSED PROJECT TEAM

Item 5: PORTFOLIO OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Item 6: LIST OF ASSESSED PENALTIES OR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

Item 7: LIST OF CITATIONS ISSUED BY REGULATORY AGENCIES

Item 8: FIRE SAFETY PROTOCOL

Item 9: CLEANING PROCESS

Item 10: PAST PROJECTS WITH CORRESPONDING REFERENCES

Respondent Name: ____________________________________________________________

Respondents shall provide a minimum of three references for the projects submitted for Item 5, completed within the past five years that illustrate experience in successfully completing work of a similar nature and scope as the work described in this solicitation.

Respondent may use this attachment or a reasonable facsimile to clearly demonstrate how they meet the requirements set forth in this solicitation. Failure to return this attachment or a reasonable facsimile may result in the response submission being considered non-responsive.

REFERENCE 1:

Company Name:

Company Address:

Contact Name/Title:

Phone/Email Address:

Service Period: Cost:

Brief Project Description:

REFERENCE 2:

Contact Name/Title:

REFERENCE 3:

Contact Name/Title:

Item 11: HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (Attachment D)

Please see SECTION II, SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS, 2.1B, Item 11

All HUB Subcontracting Plan Forms must be completed and submitted with the Response. The forms are entitled and can be found at:

https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/forms.php

The following forms are required:

HUB Subcontracting Plan Form HUB Subcontracting Plan Form, SECTION 2 continuation sheet HUB Subcontracting Plan Good Faith Effort - Method A HUB Subcontracting Plan Good Faith Effort - Method B HUB Subcontracting Opportunity Notification Form https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/forms.php