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SOLICITATION, OFFER

AND AWARD

Hays County Purchasing Office

712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1012 San Marcos, Texas 78666

Solicitation No.:

RFP 2025-P03 Government Center Security Partitions Date Issued: February 14, 2025

SOLICITATION

Vendors must submit bids as listed: One (1) original and one (1) digital copy on a thumb drive at the Hays County Purchasing Office at the address shown above or Electronically through BidNet Direct and one (1) hard copy at the Hays County Purchasing Office at the address shown above until:

10:00 a.m. local time March 13, 2025.

Proposals received after the time and date set for submission will be returned unopened.

For information please email:

purchasing@hayscountytx.gov

Questions concerning this RFP must be received in writing no later than 5:00

February 25, 2025.

Phone No.: (512) 393-2278

OFFER (Must be fully completed by Respondent)

In compliance with the above, the undersigned offers and agrees to furnish all items or services awarded at the prices stipulated for each item delivered at the designated point(s) and within the time specified herein. Award shall include all solicitation documents and attachments.

MANUALLY SIGN ALL COPIES SUBMITTED. SIGNATURE IS MANDATORY.

Respondent Respondent’s Authorized Representative Entity Name:

Mailing Address:

Name:

Title:

Email Address:

Phone No.:

Signature: Date:

Name, Email Address and Phone No. of person authorized to conduct negotiations on behalf of Respondent:

NOTICE OF AWARD (To be completed by County) Funding Source: Awarded as to item(s): Contract Amount:

Vendor: Term of Contract:

This contract issued pursuant to award made by Commissioners Court on:

Date: Agenda Item:

Important: Award notice may be made on this form or by other Authorized official written notice.

Hays County Judge

Date

Hays County Clerk Date mailto:purchasing@hayscountytx.gov

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Table of Contents

Solicitation, Offer and Award

I. RFP Submittal Checklist

II. Summary

III. Specifications

A. Introduction

B. Scope of Work

C. Cost Proposal

D. Qualifications

E. Proposal Requirements

F. Evaluation Criteria

G. Submittal Requirements

H. Award of Contract

I. Warranty of Performance

IV. General Terms and Conditions for Solicitations

V. Vendor Reference Form

VI. Certificate of Interested Parties

VII. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire

VIII. Code of Ethics

IX. HUB Practices

X. House Bill 89 Verification

XI. Iran, Sudan, and Foreign Terrorist Organization Certification (TGC 2252)

XII. Israel Boycott Certification Form (TGC 271.002)

XIII. Prohibition of Energy Company Boycott Certification Form (TGC 2274)

XIV. Debarment and Licensing Certification

XV. Vendor/Bidder’s Affirmation

XVI. Federal Affirmation and Solicitation Acceptance

XVII. Related Party Disclosure Form

Attachment A: Design Plans

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I. RFP Submittal Checklist

This checklist is provided for the Vendor’s convenience and identifies documents that MUST be submitted for the bid/proposal to be considered responsive, as well as the required forms requested by Hays County.

A COMPLETE SOLICITATION RESPONSE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

The following forms MUST be returned for the bid/proposal to be considered responsive:

____ 1. Solicitation, Offer and Award Form completed and signed & Proposal

____ 2. Cost Proposal

____ 3. Vendor Reference Form

Required Forms by Hays County:

____ 1. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire

____ 2. Code of Ethics

____ 3. HUB Practices

____ 4. House Bill 89 Verification

____ 5. Iran, Sudan, and Foreign Terrorist Organization Certification (TGC 2252)

____ 6. Israel Boycott Certification (TGC 2271.002)

____ 7. Prohibition of Energy Company Boycott Certification (TGC 2274)

____ 8. Debarment & Licensing Certification

____ 9. Vendor/Bidder’s Affirmation

____ 10. Federal Affirmations and Solicitation Acceptance

____ 11. Related Party Disclosure Form

____ 12. System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) Entity Registration Page

____ 13. Any addenda applicable to this solicitation

Hays County will accept bids/proposals, by the stated due date by one of the following methods:

____ 1. Electronic Submission of Bid Packet through BidNet Direct and one (1) hard copy delivered, within 24 hours of proposal due date, in a sealed envelope with the Solicitation Number and Vendor’s name on the outermost envelope addressed to: Hays County Purchasing, 712 S Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1012, San Marcos, TX 78666

OR

____ 2. One (1) original bid packet and one (1) digital copy on a thumb drive in a sealed envelope with the Solicitation Number and Vendor’s Name on the outermost envelope, addressed to:

Hays County Purchasing, 712 S Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1012, San Marcos, TX 78666 http://www.sam.gov/

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II. Summary

1. Type of Solicitation: Request for Proposals (RFP)

2. Solicitation Number: RFP 2025-P03

Government Center Security Partitions

3. Issuing Office: Hays County Purchasing Office 712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1012 San Marcos, TX 78666

4. Responses to Solicitation: Sealed proposals marked with Solicitation Number and Vendor Name on the outermost envelope Manual: One (1) Original and one (1) digital copy on a thumb drive, or

Electronic: Proposals can be submitted through BidNet Direct and one (1) hard copy is required to be received within 24 hours of due date.

5. Facility Tour: Recommended: February 24, 2025 @ 9:00 AM (CST)

712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Ste. 1012, San Marcos, TX

6. Deadline for Responses: In issuing office no later than:

March 13, 2025; 10:00 a.m. Central Time (CT)

7. Initial Contract Term: April 2025 – 6-month completion from Notice to Proceed

8. Designated Contact: Hays County Purchasing

Email: purchasing@hayscountytx.gov

9. Bonding Requirements Performance Bonds: 100% of Contract Price within 10 days of award Payment Bonds: 100% of Contract Price within 10 days of award

10. Retainage The owner will withhold 5% retainage of the Contractor. The Contractor may withhold retainage on subcontractors in accordance with state and federal regulations.

11. Questions & Answers: Questions regarding this solicitation must be made in writing and submitted to the designated contact above no later than February 25, 2025; 5:00 p.m. CT. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Questions may be submitted by email to the address above. Answers to questions will be provided in the form of an addendum posted after the question deadline on the CivicPlus, BidNet Direct, and ESBD websites for the benefit of all potential respondents. The County reserves the right to contact the person submitting a question to clarify the question received, if necessary. Each clarification, supplement, or addenda to this RFP, if any, will be posted on the CivicPlus, BidNet Direct and ESBD websites. All potential or actual respondents are responsible for mailto:purchasing@hayscountytx.gov

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12. Addenda Any interpretations, corrections or changes to this RFP and specifications will be made by addenda. Sole issuing authority of addenda shall be vested in the Hays County Purchasing Office. It is the Vendor’s responsibility to acknowledge receipt of all addenda with proposal submission.

13. Contact with County Staff: Upon issuance of this solicitation, employees and representatives of Hays County, other than the Purchasing Office staff identified as the Designated Contact above, will not discuss the contents of this solicitation with any Vendor or its representatives. Failure of a Vendor or any of its representatives to observe this restriction may result in disqualification of any related offer. This restriction does not preclude discussions between affected parties for the purpose of conducting business unrelated to this procurement.

14. Websites: Plans, Specifications, and Bidding documents for pre-qualified bidders and interested non-bidders may be secured from the following websites:

www.bidnetdirect.com/hayscounty, http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp, https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/Bids.aspx

Anticipated Schedule of Events February 14, 2025 Issuance of RFP February 24, 2025 Facility Tour (9:00 AMCT) February 25, 2025 Deadline for Submission of Questions (5:00 PM CT) March 13, 2025 Deadline for Submission of Proposals (10:00 AM CT)

Late proposals will not be accepted.

April 2025 Anticipated contract award date https://www.sanmarcostx.gov/Bids.aspx

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III. Specifications A. Introduction

Hays County (Owner) is seeking proposals from a qualified firm who can provide temporary security partitions to establish two separate security screening areas at the Hays County Government Center located at 712 South Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666.

B. Scope of Work The current layout at the Government Center allows for free access to all levels of the facility by visitors.

Separation of circulation to control access is required. Administrative functions occupy the first level of the Center with the courts on the upper levels. Access to the Administrative functions should be open to the public, while access to the courts should be more controlled. Two queuing areas will direct visitors to the appropriate security screening area. The purpose of this solicitation is to address this issue with security panels that meet the criteria in the following sections. See Attachment A for layout and measurements.

Contractor Responsibility:

• The contractor shall provide all equipment, labor, trucks, and materials necessary to perform the work.

• The contractor shall behave and operate in an environmentally sound and professional way, as to not create damage by virtue of negligence or omission.

• Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the federal, state and local and OSHA authorities and departments relating to or affecting the work hereunder, and shall secure and obtain any and all permits, licenses and consents as may be necessary in connection therewith.

• Contractor is responsible for the legal disposal and cost of debris removal.

• The contractor must ensure user’s safety when performing services in and around location. The contractor shall be responsible to secure area where work is taking place and for coordination of all work so as to not create any undue interruptions of the normal operation of the area.

Panel Structural and physical Requirements:

• Non-Permanent Installation: The wall panels must be easily installed and removed without causing damage to existing materials (e.g., floors, walls, ceilings).

• Stability: Ensure the wall is secure and stable enough to withstand leaning or minor impacts.

• Dimensions: The height of the panels will be a minimum of 6’ and width determined by field verified dimensions to ensure effective separation of the court and administrative office areas.

Estimated quantity of panel walls totals approximately 280 linear feet with the panels continuous and independent of the columns. See Attachment A

• Modularity: Use prefabricated panels for flexibility in configuration and future reuse.

• Material Transparency: The wall must be clear and use durable, shatter-resistant materials like polycarbonate.

Panel Safety and Compliance:

• Fire Safety: Use flame-resistant materials that comply with local fire codes.

• Emergency Access:

Ensure that emergency ingress and egress points are maintained.

Double doors with crash-type hardware for emergency egress and be wired for card access and key access. A raceway at the bottom of each panel will be required to run electrical and data lines to the card readers. Door locations will be finalized during pre-construction services.

• Accessibility: Ensure compliance with ADA standards, such as door widths and handle types.

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• A door will be provided between the Administration Services and Court screening areas will be provided for security personnel access between areas. This door will also have access control and keyed.

• Visibility Markings: Use decals or markings on transparent sections to prevent collisions.

Panel Functionality and Use:

• Traffic Flow: The wall should not obstruct pedestrian movement and should facilitate logical routing to each area.

• Screening Alignment: Position the wall to integrate seamlessly with the screening area.

Panel Security Features:

• Weapon Control: Ensure the design prevents weapons or other contraband from being passed through, under or concealed within or around the wall. The wall must be continuous with no gaps between the panels and walls.

• Tamper Resistance: Use materials and connections that cannot be easily tampered with or removed.

• Secure Access Control: Include mechanisms to allow only authorized personnel through access points. Currently, a single access point between the screening areas will be required for security personnel. Include lockable, monitored pass-through panel for authorized exchanges and movement of security personnel. Indicated as “Soft Officer Access point” on the Attachment A.

Panel Aesthetic and Environmental Considerations:

• Aesthetic Integration: Match the surrounding environment for minimal visual disruption.

• Provide tempered, clear panels that provide visibility to all areas of the screening and horizontal and vertical circulation areas.

• Sustainability: Use reusable or environmentally friendly materials to reduce waste. The panels should have the capability to be re-used once they are no longer needed at the Government Center.

Panel Costs and Logistics:

• Budget Compliance: The design must meet cost constraints while maintaining quality.

• Ease of Installation: The installation should be adequate to install without requiring significant equipment or special resources.

• Repair and Replacement: Include a plan for quick repairs or replacement of damaged sections.

C. Cost Proposal The Cost Proposal must include:

• All costs that are necessary to successful completion of the project: materials, labor, permits, lifts, supervision, programming, warranties. Freight, and all project requirements as specified in eh contract documents.

• Provide total project pricing and a breakdown for the following: Materials, Installation, Configuration, and Warranties.

• The lowest/best price will not be used as the sole basis for entering into this contract rather, and award will be made to the company providing the best value, cost and other factors considered.

Taxes: Do not include Federal Taxes or State of Texas Limited Sales Excise Tax. Hays County is exempt from payment of such taxes and will issue exemption certificates upon request.

D. Qualifications The following minimum requirements must be demonstrated in order for the submission to be considered responsive to Hays County.

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REFERENCES: Hays County requires respondent to supply with the proposal, a list of at least three (3) references where like services have been supplied by their company for a county or company of similar size within the last five (5) years.

• Include name of company, address, telephone number and name of representative.

• Include project name, project type, costs, scheduled completion and actual completion.

RESPONSIBILITY: A prospective respondent must affirmatively demonstrate respondent’s responsibility.

A prospective respondent must meet the following requirements:

• Have adequate financial resources, or the above ability to obtain such resources as required

• Be able to comply with required or proposed delivery schedule

• Have a satisfactory record of performance

• Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics

• Have a satisfactory safety record and safety policies

• Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award

TIME OF PERFORMANCE: It is imperative that the prospective respondent respond to County requests in a timely manner and comply with required or proposed delivery schedules. Please describe how you intend to respond to and track County requests.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT: Respondent and its Principals may not be debarred or suspended nor otherwise have an exclusion record created in the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

Include verification that the company as well as the company's principals are not listed (are not debarred) through the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov). Enclose a printout of the Entity Registration page that shows your firm is in active status and is not expired.

E. Proposal Requirements Proposals shall be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the respondent’s ability to meet the requirements of this RFP. Emphasis shall be on the quality, completeness, clarity of content, responsiveness to the requirements, and the understanding of the County’s Needs.

Proposals shall not exceed twenty (20) pages (10 sheets front and back) in length, but not including:

• Front and Rear Covers

• Letter of Transmittal: RFP Subject Line, name of Vendor, address, telephone number, name of contact person, and signed by the individual authorized to negotiate for and contractually bind the company.

• Table of Contents

• Appendix materials (any required forms, see RFP Submittal Checklist, and addenda from Hays

County)

Items that count towards the 20-page limit

• Profile/Experience of the Company

Company information shall include: Company legal name of the Bidder, principal place of business, number of years in business, and description of company organization including identification of number of staff dedicated to the project.

Narrative of the firm's experience in providing the services described in the scope of work to public sector entities comparably in size and project scope.

Describe any other facets of your organization and your firm’s experience that are relevant to this proposal that have not been previously described or which you feel would distinguish your firm from other firms submitting proposals.

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List any judgement, claims, arbitration proceedings, or suits filed or outstanding against your organization or its officers for the last 5 years.

Provide a copy of Dunn and Bradstreet reports, bank and supplier credit references, or other documentation sufficient to demonstrate your company’s financial capability to deliver this project.

• Key Personnel Provide resumes of all employees who may be assigned to provide services if your company is selected.

Provide an organizational chart containing the names, telephone numbers and email address of the prime providers and any sub-providers that would be proposed for the team and their contract responsibilities by work category.

• Capacity to Perform Describe all services and trade categories in which your firm is legally qualified to do business and indicate registration or license numbers, if applicable.

Provide a description of your proposed approach/strategy to provide and perform the objectives, specific elements, and tasks associated with services.

Provide supplemental information or materials that would be beneficial to the decision process.

Describe how you will measure the quality of your service warranty List the categories of work that your organization normally performs with its own forces.

List any work that you propose to do and any work you propose to bid out.

List any subcontractors in which your organization has some ownership and list the categories of work those subcontractors normally perform.

List all construction projects your organization currently has in progress, giving the name and location of the Project, the Owner, percent complete and scheduled completion date.

• Management and Organizational Approach: Describe your management and organizational approach to the Project. The following should be addressed within your description.

Please describe your Firm's understanding of the Project.

Describe how the Firm will organize to perform the services.

• Quality Assurance & Quality Control Describe your jobsite specific safety program for this Project and specific safety policies in which employees must be in compliance, including how your safety program and policies have been implemented in the past on similar projects.

• Cost Proposal

Sheet size is limited to 8½” x 11” sheets only, using 12-point font. The organizational chart is permissible to use an 11” x “17” sheet (one-sided) and a font smaller than 12-point for the organizational chart, provided text is clearly legible. It is permissible to use a font smaller than 12-point for graphics, provided text is clearly legible.

The proposal must be submitted with a continuous binding (e.g. – spiral, GBC, etc.) along the left edge;

no other binding will be accepted and should not exceed twenty (20) pages, ten (10) pages front and back, not including the appendix materials.

Any data that is to be considered confidential in nature must be clearly marked as such by CMAR and will be treated as confidential by Hays County only to the extent allowable by the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 552.001, et seq. Information not so marked shall be deemed “contracting information” and subject to disclosure upon request in accordance with the Texas Public Information act, Texas Government ode Chapter 552.

F. Evaluation Criteria

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Per Texas Government Code, Chapter 2269.254, the Evaluating Committee will evaluate each respondent’s proposal based on a comprehensive set of criteria. Proposals received shall be evaluated and ranked by the County according to the below criteria.

At the County’s discretion, submitting entities may be requested by the Evaluating Committee to conduct interviews as part of the evaluation process, prior to making recommendations to Commissioners Court regarding award.

Interview (optional) Ranking

It is the practice of Hays County to encourage local participation and to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for locally owned businesses and labor in all contracts.

The County of Hays does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and disability in employment or the provision of services. Hays County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to attain goals for Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), as amended. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.

G. Submittal Requirements The Company must deliver their proposal to the Hays County Purchasing Office by one of the following methods by the specified deadline:

Evaluation Criteria Maximum Score Points

Select a whole number from the list provided for each question (decimal or unlisted rating score are not permitted)

Experience of the Team 25 25 = Significantly Exceeds Requirements 20 = Exceeds Requirements 15 = Meets ALL Requirements 10 = Marginally Meets Requirements 0 = Does not meet Requirements

Management and Organizational Approach

20 20 = Significantly Exceeds Requirements 16 = Exceeds Requirements 12 = Meets ALL Requirements 8 = Marginally Meets Requirements 0 = Does not meet Requirements

Capacity to Perform 25 25 = Significantly Exceeds Requirements 20 = Exceeds Requirements 15 = Meets ALL Requirements 10 = Marginally Meets Requirements 0 = Does not meet Requirements

Cost Proposal 30 30 = Significantly Exceeds Requirements 24 = Exceeds Requirements 18 = Meets ALL Requirements 12 = Marginally Meets Requirements 0 = Does not meet Requirements

Total Evaluation Points 100

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Mailed or Dropped off Proposals:

• One (1) original proposal with required forms manually signed by the respondent with original signatures

• One (1) digital copy of the full proposal with all required forms on a thumb drive

Electronic Proposals:

• Upload proposal with required forms manually signed by the respondent. (through BidNet

Direct)

• One (1) original proposal with required forms manually signed by the respondent, delivered to the Hays County Purchasing Office. Either the original or Electronic Bid (through BidNet Direct) MUST be received by the due date and time to be considered responsive. Physical copy must be received in the Hays County Purchasing Office within 24 hours of proposal due date.

LATE SUBMITTALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

ALTERING BIDS: Any interlineations, alteration, or erasure made before receiving time must be initialed by the signer of the bid, guaranteeing authenticity.

WITHDRAWING OF BID: A bid may be withdrawn at any time prior to the official opening. After the official opening, bids may not be amended, altered or withdrawn without the recommendation of the County Purchasing Agent and the approval of Commissioners Court.

FORMS: All bids must be submitted on the forms provided in this solicitation document. Changes to solicitation forms made by bidders shall disqualify the bid.

REPONDENT’S ACCEPTANCE: by submitting a response to this RFP, the respondent certifies that is has fully read and understands the terms, conditions and statements of this Invitation for Bid and has knowledge of the scope of the quality of services to be furnished and intends to adhere to the provisions described herein.

It is the practice of Hays County to encourage local participation and to promote and encourage contracting and subcontracting opportunities for locally owned businesses and labor in all contracts.

The County of Hays does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age and disability in employment or the provision of services. Hays County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strives to attain goals for Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 (12 U.S.C. 1701u), as amended. Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises are encouraged to submit proposals.

Hays County reserves the right to award to multiple contractors and to designate contractors in terms of primary service providers and standby service providers.

H. Award of Contract BASIS OF AWARD: The County reserves the right to award a contract to a bidder on the basis of unit price low bid and/or the best value for the County. The County reserves the right to accept in part or in whole any bids submitted and waive any technicalities for the best interest of the County.

The bid award shall be based on but not necessarily limited to, the following factors:

• Unit pricing

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• Special needs and requirements of Hays County

• Vendors past performance record with Hays County

• Hays County’s evaluation of vendor’s ability to perform

• Vendor’s references

CONTRACT: This bid, when properly accepted by Hays County shall constitute a contract equally binding between the successful bidder and Hays County. No negotiations, decisions, or actions shall be initiated or executed by any vendor as a result of any discussions with any County employee. Only those communications that are in writing from the Purchasing Agent shall be considered as a duly authorized expression on behalf of the County. No oral agreements either expressed or implied will be considered in fulfilling this contract. No additional terms will become part of this contract with the exception of Commissioners Court approved change orders.

BIDDER AGREES, if this bid is accepted, to furnish any and all services upon which prices are offered, at the price(s) and upon the terms and conditions contained in the specifications. The period for acceptance of the bid will be ninety (90) calendar days.

The successful bidder expressly warrants that all services specified in the RFP will be performed with care and diligence and in accordance with all specifications of the RFP. The successful bidder agrees to correct any deficiencies in its performance of services upon notification by the County and without additional expense to the County.

I. Warranty of Performance The successful respondent expressly warrants that all services specified in the RFP will be performed with care and diligence and in accordance with all specifications of the RFP. The successful bidder agrees to correct any deficiencies in performance of services upon notification by the County and without additional expense to the County.

CONTINUING NON-PERFORMANCE of the bidder, in terms of specifications, shall be basis for the termination of the contract by the County. The County shall not pay for merchandise/services that are unsatisfactory. Failure to perform any provision will constitute a default of contract, in which case, corrective action shall take place within ten (10) days from the date of written notice citing the nature of breach. Failure to take corrective action or to provide a satisfactory written reply excusing such failure within the prescribed ten (10) days will authorize the County to terminate this agreement by written notice.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The successful Respondents shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to the practice of the profession and the execution of the duties under the solicitation. Any contract executed as a result of this RFP shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR DELAYS: If the work is not substantially complete six months from notice to proceed (NTP) the Contractor shall pay to the County as fixed, agreed, and liquidated damages (it being impossible to determine the actual damages occasioned by the delay) the amount of $500 (five hundred dollars) for each calendar day of delay, until the work is completed. The Contractor and Contractor’s sureties shall be liable to the County for the amount thereof.

EXCUSABLE DELAYS: The right of the Contractor to proceed shall not be terminated nor shall the Contractor be charged with liquidated damages for any delays in the completion of the work due to:

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1. Any acts of the Government, including controls or restrictions upon or requisitioning of materials, equipment, tools, or labor by reason of war, national defense, or any other national emergency;

2. Any acts of the County;

3. Causes not reasonably foreseeable by the parties to this Contract at the time of execution which are beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, including, but not restricted to, acts of God, terrorism, war, acts of another Contractor in the performance of some other contract with the County, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine, restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and weather of unusual severity such as hurricanes, tornadoes, cyclones and other extreme weather conditions;

Provided, however, that the Contractor promptly notifies the City/County within ten (10) days in writing of the cause of the delay. Upon receipt of such notification, the City/County shall ascertain the facts and the cause and extent of delay. If, upon the basis of the facts and the terms of this contract, the delay is properly excusable, the County shall extend the time for completing the work for a period of time commensurate with the period of excusable delay.

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IV. General Terms and Conditions for Solicitations Applicable To: Request for Proposal (RFP)

1. GENERAL DEFINITIONS:

a. "Auditor" means the Hays County Auditor or his/her designee.

b. "Commissioners Court" means Hays County Commissioners Court.

c. “Contract” means the contract awarded pursuant to the RFP.

d. “Contractor” means a person or firm receiving an award of contract from Commissioners Court.

e. "County" means Hays County, Texas, a political subdivision of the State of Texas.

f. "County Building" means any County owned buildings and does not include buildings leased by County.

g. "Is doing business" and "has done business" mean:

i. Paying or receiving in any calendar year any money or other valuable thing which is worth more than $250 in the aggregate in exchange for personal services or for purchase of any property or property interest, either real or personal, either legal or equitable; or

ii. Loaning or receiving a loan of money; or goods or otherwise creating or having in existence any legal obligation or debt with a value of more than $250 in the aggregate in a calendar year;

iii. But does not include any retail transaction for goods or services sold to a Key Contracting Person at a posted, published, or marked price available to the general public.

h. "Purchasing Agent" means the Hays County Purchasing Agent.

i. “Sub-contractor” means a person or firm doing business with a Contractor.

2. FUNDING: Funds for payment on this Contract have been provided through the County budget approved by

Commissioners Court for this fiscal year only. State of Texas statutes prohibit the obligations and expenditure of public funds beyond the fiscal year for which a budget has been approved. However, the cost of items or services covered by this Contract is considered a recurring requirement and is included as a standard and routine expense of Hays County to be included in each proposed budget within the foreseeable future. County Commissioners expect this to be an integral part of future budgets to be approved during the period of this Contract except for unanticipated needs or events which may prevent such payments against this Contract.

However, County cannot guarantee the availability of funds and enters into this Contract only to the extent such funds are made available. The Fiscal Year for County extends from October 1st of each calendar year to September 30th of the next calendar year.

3. FUNDING OUT: Despite anything to the contrary in this Contract, if, during budget planning and adoption, Commissioners Court fails to provide funding for this Contract for the following fiscal year of County, County may terminate this Contract after giving Contractor thirty (30) calendar days written notice that this Contract is terminated due to the failure to fund it.

4. INVOICING/PAYMENTS:

a. Contractor shall provide County with an Internal Revenue Form W-9, Request for Taxpayer Identification

Number and Certification, that is completed in compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and its rules and regulations before any Contract funds are payable.

b. As a minimum, invoices shall include: (i) name, address, and telephone number of Contractor and similar information in the event payment is to be made to a different address; (ii) County Contract or Purchase Order number; (iii) identification of products or services as outlined in this Contract; (iv) quantity or quantities, applicable unit prices, total prices, and total amount; and (v) any additional payment information called for by this Contract. County will not pay invoices that are in excess of the amount authorized by the purchase order.

c. Payment shall be made by check or warrant by County upon satisfactory delivery and acceptance of products and services and submission of an invoice to the address below:

County Auditor 712 S Stagecoach Trail, Suite 1071 San Marcos, Texas 78666

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d. Payment shall be deemed to have been made on the date of mailing of the check or warrant. For purposes of payment discounts, time will begin upon satisfactory delivery of products and services and/or submission of acceptable invoice, whichever is last. Partial payments will not be made unless specifically requested and approved by County prior to Contract award.

e. Accrual and payment of interest on overdue payments shall be governed by Tex. Gov't Code Ann., ch.

2251.

5. COUNTY TAXES: If the Contractor subsequently becomes delinquent in the payment of County taxes, it will be grounds for cancellation of the contract. Despite anything to the contrary, if the contractor is delinquent in payment of County property taxes at the time of invoicing, Contractor assigns any payments to be made for performance under this contract to the County Tax Assessor-Collector for the payment of delinquent taxes.

6. PROMPT PAYMENT ACT: TEX. GOV'T CODE ANN., ch 2251 (Vernon Supp. 1995) requires that payments be made within 30 calendar days. If County fails to pay within 30 days, interest on overdue amounts is subject to Chapter 2251, Texas Government Code. The law does not apply if the terms of a federal grant, contract, regulation, or statute prevent local governments from making timely payments with federal funds. Contractors and subcontractors must pay their suppliers interest if the supplier is not paid within 10 calendar days after the contractor or subcontractor receives payment. Contractors must apply for interest payments within 6 months of submitting a proper invoice if they believe such interest was due but not paid. Interest begins accruing 30 days after either of the following, whichever is later; (i) satisfactory delivery or performance has been completed, or (ii) a correct invoice is received at the designated place.

7. FOB POINT: Delivery of all products under this contract, if any, shall be made Free on Board to final destination, at the address shown in this contract or as indicated on each Purchase Order placed against this contract. The title and risk of loss of the goods shall not pass to County until acceptance takes place at the F.O.B. point.

8. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: The County office or department receiving items pursuant to this contract shall inspect and accept only those items that are satisfactory to them and reject those items which are damaged or which do not conform to specifications. Contractor shall be responsible for the proper labeling, packing, and delivery to final destination, including replacement of rejected deliveries.

9. VARIATION IN QUANTITY: No variation in the quantity of any item called for by this contract will be accepted unless such variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, or packing, or allowances in manufacturing processes, and then only to the extent, if any, specified elsewhere in this contract.

10. OFFICIALS NOT TO BENEFIT: If a member of Commissioners Court belongs to a cooperative association, the County may purchase equipment or supplies from the association only if no member of the Commissioners Court will receive a pecuniary benefit from the purchase, other than as reflected in an increase in dividends distributed generally to members of the association.

11. NONDISCRIMINATION; CIVIL RIGHTS/ADA COMPLIANCE:

a. Contractor shall not engage in employment practices that have the effect of discriminating against employees or prospective employees because of age, race, color, sex, creed, national origin or handicapped condition.

b. Contractor shall provide all services and activities required in a manner that would comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law 93-1122, Section 504, and with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Public Law 101-336 [S.933] if Contractor were an entity bound to comply with these laws.

12. CHANGES:

a. This Contract may be amended only by written instrument signed by both County and Contractor. It is acknowledged by Contractor that NO OFFICIAL, EMPLOYEE, AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE OF COUNTY

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HAS ANY AUTHORITY, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO CHANGE THE SCOPE OF THIS CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE AMEND THIS CONTRACT, OR ANY ATTACHMENTS HERETO, UNLESS EXPRESSLY GRANTED

THAT AUTHORITY BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT.

b. Contractor shall submit all requests for changes to this Contract or any attachment(s) to it to the Purchasing Agent. The Purchasing Agent shall present Contractor's requests to Commissioners Court for consideration.

13. REPRESENTATIONS:

a. Contractor represents that he has thoroughly examined the drawings, specifications, schedule, instructions and all other contract documents. Contractor has made all investigations necessary to be thoroughly informed regarding plant and facilities for delivery of material, equipment and/or services as required by the proposal conditions.

b. The Contractor's delivery time includes weekends and holidays.

c. Contractor certifies that he is a qualified, bondable business entity that he is not in receivership or contemplates it and has not filed for bankruptcy. He further certifies that the Company, Corporation, Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship is not delinquent with respect to payment of County property taxes.

d. Contractor warrants that all applicable patents and copyrights which may exist on items that will be supplied under the contract have been adhered to and further warrants that County shall not be liable for any infringement of those rights. Warranties granted County shall apply for the duration of this contract or for the life of equipment or supplies purchased, whichever is longer. County must not extend use of the granted exclusive rights to any other than County employees or those with whom County has established a relationship aimed at furthering the public interest, and then only for official public uses. County will not knowingly or intentionally violate any applicable patent, license, or copyright. Contractor must indemnify County, its officers, agents, and employees against all claims, suits, and liability of every kind, including all expenses of litigation, court costs, and attorney's fees arising in connection with any alleged or actual infringement of existing patents, licenses or copyrights applicable to items sold.

e. The Contractor warrants that upon execution of a contract with the County, he will not engage in employment practices which have the effect of discriminating against employees or prospective employees because of age, religion, race, color, sex, creed, handicap, or national origin and will submit reports as the County may require to assure compliance.

f. Contractor warrants to County that all items delivered, and all services rendered will conform to the specifications, drawings, or other descriptions furnished or incorporated by reference, and will be of merchantable quality, good workmanship, and free from defects. Contractor further agrees to provide copies of applicable warranties or guarantees to the Purchasing Agent. Copies will be provided within 10 days after the Notice of Award is issued. Return of merchandise under warranty shall be at Contractor's expense.

14. SUBCONTRACTS:

a. Contractor shall not enter into any subcontracts for any service or activity relating to the performance of this Contract without the prior written approval or the prior written waiver of this right of approval from County. IT IS ACKNOWLEDGED BY CONTRACTOR THAT NO OFFICER, AGENT, EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF COUNTY HAS THE AUTHORITY TO GRANT SUCH APPROVAL OR WAIVER UNLESS

EXPRESSLY GRANTED THAT SPECIFIC AUTHORITY BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT.

b. If a subcontract is approved, Contractor must make a "good faith" effort to take all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure HUBs maximum opportunity to be subcontractors under this Contract.

Contractor must obtain County approval of all proposed HUB subcontractors through the Purchasing Agent. Failure by Contractor to make a good faith effort to employ HUBs as subcontractors constitutes a breach of this Contract and may result in termination of this Contract.

15. ASSIGNMENT:

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a. The parties to this Contract shall not assign any of the rights or obligation hereunder without the prior written consent of the other party. No official, employee, representative or agent of County has the authority to approve any assignment under this Contract unless that specific authority is expressly granted by Commissioners Court.

b. The terms, provisions, covenants, obligations and conditions of this Contract are binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors in interest and the assigns of the parties to this Contract if the assignment or transfer is made in compliance with the provisions of this Contract.

c. Contractor remains responsible for the performance of this Contract when there is a change of name or change of ownership. If a change of name is required, the Purchasing Agent shall be notified immediately. No change in the obligation of or to Contractor will be recognized until it is approved by Commissioners Court.

16. DISPUTES AND APPEALS: The Purchasing Agent acts as the County representative in the issuance and administration of this contract in relation to disputes. Any document, notice, or correspondence not issued by or to the Purchasing Agent or other authorized County person, in relation to disputes is void unless otherwise stated in this contract. If the Contractor does not agree with any document, notice, or correspondence issued by the Purchasing Agent, or other authorized County person, the Contractor must submit a written notice to the Purchasing Agent within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the document, notice, or correspondence, outlining the exact point of disagreement in detail. If the matter is not resolved to the Contractor’s satisfaction, Contractor may submit a written Notice of Appeal to the Commissioners Court, through the Purchasing Agent, if the Notice is submitted within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the unsatisfactory reply. Contractor then has the right to be heard by Commissioners Court.

17. MEDIATION: When mediation is acceptable to both parties in resolving a dispute arising under this Agreement, the parties agree to use a mutually agreed upon mediator, or a person appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction, for mediation as described in Section 154.023 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code. Unless both parties are satisfied with the result of the mediation, the mediation will not constitute a final and binding resolution of the dispute. All communications within the scope of the mediation shall remain confidential as described in §154.073 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, unless both parties agree, in writing, to waive the confidentiality.

18. FORCE MAJEURE: If the performance by either party of any of its obligations under this Contract is interrupted or delayed due to an act of God or the common enemy or as the result of war, riot, civil commotion, sovereign conduct, or the act or conduct of any person or persons not a party to this Contract, then it shall be excused from performance for such period of time as is reasonably necessary to remedy the effects thereof.

19. NON-WAIVER OF DEFAULT:

a. No payment, act or omission by County may constitute or be construed as a waiver of any breach or default of Contractor which then exists or may subsequently exist. No official, agent, employee or representative of County may waive any breach of any term or condition of this Contract unless expressly granted that specific authority by the Commissioners Court.

b. All rights of County under this Contract are specifically reserved, and any payment, act or omission shall not impair or prejudice any remedy or fight to County under it. Any right or remedy in this Contract shall not preclude the exercise of any other right or remedy under this Contract or under any law, nor shall any action taken in the exercise of any right or remedy be deemed a waiver of any other rights or remedies.

20. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT: Failure by either County or Contractor to perform any provisions of this Contract shall constitute a breach of contract. Either party may require corrective action within ten (10) calendar days after date of receipt of written notice citing the exact nature of the other's breach. Failure to take corrective action or failure to provide a satisfactory written reply excusing such failure within the ten (10) calendar days shall constitute a default. The defaulting party shall be given a twenty (20) calendar day period within which to

RFP 2025-P03 Government Center Security Partitions Page 18 of 41 show cause why this Contract shall not be terminated for default. All notices for corrective action, breach, default or show cause on behalf of County shall be issued by the Purchasing Agent or County legal representative only, and all replies to the same shall be made in writing to the County Purchasing Agent or County legal representative at the address provided herein. Notices issued by or to anyone other than the Purchasing Agent or County legal representative shall be null and void and shall be considered as not having been issued or received. County reserves the right to enforce the performance of this Contract in any manner prescribed by law in case of default and may contract with another party with or without competition or further notification to the contractor. At a minimum, Contractor shall be required to pay any difference in the cost of securing the services covered by this Contract or compensate for any loss or damage to the County derived hereunder if it becomes necessary to contract with another source because of a default, plus reasonable administrative costs and attorney's fees. In the event of termination for default, County, its agents or representatives, shall not be liable for loss of any profits anticipated under this Contract.

21. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: County reserves the right to terminate this Contract upon thirty (30) days written notice for any reason deemed by the Commissioners…