ESBD_408085_1744052470343_RFP 809-25-0004 -Capitol Grounds and Museum Sealant Replacement - Solicitation.pdf

State Preservation Board

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP 809-25-0004

FOR

Capitol Grounds and Bullock Texas State History Museum Plaza and Sidewalk Sealant

Replacement

NIGP Class-Item Code(s):

NIGP Class-Item Title 910-08 Concrete Raising and Undersealing Services 910-25 Flooring Maintenance and Repair, including

Refinishing and Sealing Services 910-51 Masonry, Concrete, and Stucco Maintenance, Finishing, and Repair Services Including Inside Concrete Sawing and Grouting Work

910-78 Weatherization, Weather and Waterproofing Maintenance and Repair Services

Solicitation Release Date: Monday April 7, 2025 Pre-Proposal Meeting and Site Visit Wednesday, April 23, 2025: 10:00am CST

Proposal Due Date: Friday, May 30, 2025 by 2:00pm CST

Solicitation Point of Contact Tracy Limon, Contract Specialist, CTCD

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

ATTENTION: It is the responsibility of interested parties to periodically check the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) website, https://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.

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Contents

SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES REQUESTED

1.2 PROJECT DETAILS

1.3 BUDGET

1.4 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

1.5 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1.6 MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING AND SITE VISIT

1.7 HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES

1.8 SUBCONTRACTORS

1.9 CONTRACT TERM

SECTION II – SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 SPECIFIC RFP REQUIREMENTS

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: COMPANY PROFILE AND HISTORY

ITEM 3: ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF PROPOSED PROJECT TEAM AND RESUMES

ITEM 4: PORTFOLIO OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ITEM 5: LIST OF ASSESSED PENALTIES OR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

ITEM 6: LIST OF CITATIONS ISSUED BY REGULATORY AGENCIES

ITEM 7: CONTRACTOR’S SAFETY RECORD

ITEM 8: QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

ITEM 9: RESPONDENT’S COST PROPOSAL

ITEM 10: REFERENCES WITH CORRESPONDING PROJECTS

ITEM 11: HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

Attachments Attachment A - Scope of Work Attachment B - Drawings & Specifications Attachment C - SPB Standard Terms and Conditions Attachment D - HUB Subcontracting Plan Attachment E - Sample Contract

SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES REQUESTED

The Texas Capitol Grounds sidewalk and Museum Plaza sealant was installed in 1997 with some select sealant repairs and replacement in different areas over the last twenty-seven years. The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum Plaza and Sidewalks polyurethane and silicone sealant was installed in 2000 and has had some sealant joints repaired or replaced over the last twenty-four years. Polyurethane horizontal flatwork joints and silicone joints at both sites are all exhibiting varying degrees of fatigue and failure due to excessive traffic, exposure to the elements, and improper installation.

This Project aims to remove, clean, prep, and properly install new sealant joints in all locations as indicated in the provided drawings.

1.2 PROJECT DETAILS

Please see Attachment A: Scope of Work and Attachment B: Drawings and Specifications for complete project details.

1.3 BUDGET

The estimated budget for this project is $600,000, 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.

• Contractor shall provide all labor, materials and equipment necessary to meet requirements of the specified services throughout the term of the contract.

• Contractor is responsible for all costs incurred in the performance of the contract.

• Contractor shall follow relevant industry standard safety rules and conduct the work following all relevant safety protocols as well as jobsite protections.

1.5 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Respondent to this RFP shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

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

b) Must be approved, authorized, or licensed by sealant manufacturer to install sealant and eligible to receive sealant manufacturer’s warranty.

c) 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.

d) Shall provide Evidence of Membership in the Sealant, Waterproofing, and Restoration Institute (SWR Institute).

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

1.6 MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING and SITE VISIT

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

This mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit will be an opportunity for all potential bidders to observe the existing conditions and ask questions to SPB staff.

Although SPB may provide provisional verbal responses to questions during the pre-proposal meeting and site visit, only the written responses officially provided by SPB and posted to the ESBD shall be considered official.

• 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 April 16, 2025 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.

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

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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.

1.7 HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES

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) 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

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.

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

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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. Anticipate an 8 month schedule for work for this project. Contractor will be required to coordinate with the SPB project manager for phasing the install, work area protection, material delivery, and be flexible working around both sites depending on building operation schedule.

SECTION II – SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 SPECIFIC RFP REQUIREMENTS

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 809-25-0004 and must be received by the deadline.

Proposals may be delivered either:

• Electronically to Spb.bids@tspb.texas.gov, or

• Via Express or Overnight Delivery.

When emailing the proposal package, the email subject line should 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.

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

Delivery to:

State Preservation Board Attn: Purchasing

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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 given, 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. Unless specified elsewhere, all submitted documents shall be in Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) format.

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

2. Item 2: 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. Describe the general nature of previous work

e. Provide the number of years in business

f. Provide the size and scope of your operation.

g. Include any accreditation obtained with any industry professional organizations or licensure.

3. Item 3: Organizational Chart of Proposed Project Team and Resumes –Submit an organizational chart outlining the roles and responsibilities of key individuals assigned to provide services under the contract. Include staff resumes for any licensed industry professionals, proposed foreman, technicians, and the project manager who will oversee the contract. Additionally, provide resumes for the proposed foreman and technicians. Do not include information for individuals who will not be actively involved in the project.

4. Item 4: Portfolio of Relevant Experience (maximum – ten pages): Provide a minimum of 3 examples of previous projects completed within the last 5 years that illustrate experience in successfully completing work of a similar nature and scope as the work descried in this solicitation. Provide the following information for each project listed:

a. Project name and location

b. Project owner

c. Project description, including a discussion of how this project is similar

5. Item 5: 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.

6. Item 6: List of Citations issues by Regulatory Agencies – Provide a list of citations issued by regulatory agencies. If none, please state that.

7. Item 7: Contractor’s Safety Record – The Respondent shall provide:

a. Workers’ compensation experience modification rate (EMR) for the last five (5) years.

b. Provide a description of the program.

c. SPB reserves the right to require a copy of the safety manual, which must be maintained by the Contractor during the term of the Contract.

8. Item 8: Quality Control/ Quality Assurance Plan – The Respondent shall provide:

a. The Respondent shall describe the company’s policy regarding establishing quality control processes for adherence to budget, quality, safety and schedule.

b. SPB reserves the right to require a copy of the quality control manual and quality assurance processes, which must be maintained by the Contractor during the term of the Contract.

9. Item 9: Respondent’s Cost Proposal: Proposed amounts must be firm, fixed pricing. Bids must be good for 90 days from bid opening date.

10. Item 10: References with Corresponding Projects: Provide a minimum of 3 verifiable references for the projects listed in Item 4: Portfolio of Relevant Experience, within the last 5 years.

11. Item 11: Historically Underutilized Business 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 will not be responsible for locating or securing information that is not included in 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

The solicitation process for this RFP will proceed according to the following schedule:

EVENT DATE/TIME

(CENTRAL DAYLIGHT TIME)

Solicitation Release Date Monday, April 7, 2025

Mandatory Pre-proposal/Site Visit Meeting Registration Wednesday, April 16, 2025 by 2:00 pm

Mandatory Pre-proposal/Site Visit Meeting Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:00 am

Deadline for Submitting Questions Friday, May 2, 2025 by 5:00 pm

Estimated Release of Written Answers Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Deadline for submission of Solicitation Responses

Friday, May 30, 2025, by 2:00pm CST

These dates represent a tentative schedule of events. SPB reserves the right to change the dates in the schedule of events above upon written notification to prospective Respondents through a posting on the Electronic State Business Daily as an Addendum.

2.3 REVISIONS TO SCHEDULE

SPB reserves the right to change the dates in the Schedule of Events above upon written notification to prospective Respondents 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 .pdf files.

3. All questions will result in written responses with copies posted to the ESBD, available at http://www.txsmartbuy.com/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 mailto:SPB.Bids@tspb.texas.gov http://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd 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.

5. Respondent's names will be removed from questions when the written answers are released.

C. RESPONSES: Official answers will be posted as an addendum to this solicitation, on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) at https://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.

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 will result in 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 https://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd mailto:spb.bids@tspb.texas.gov 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 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.

E. 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.

F. 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.

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

Evaluation Criteria Points Available

Respondent’s Cost Proposal 40 Portfolio of Relevant Experience 40 Project Team Experience (Item 3) 20 Total Points Possible 100

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 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 beginning work on the project.

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. Central Time) 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: Required Proposal Content

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

Each item listed below must be included with the proposal submission. Proposals that are missing an item or items may be disqualified. Items must be submitted in the order listed.

1. Item 1: Respondent's Proposal Form - Completed, Initialed and Signed ☐

2. Item 2: Company Profile and History ☐

3. Item 3: Organizational Chart of Proposed Project Team and Resumes ☐

4. Item 4: Portfolio of Relevant Experience ☐

5. Item 5: List of Assessed Penalties or Liquidated Damages ☐

6. Item 6: List of Citations issued by Regulatory Agencies ☐

7. Item 7: Contractor’s Safety Record ☐

8. Item 8: Quality Control/Quality Assurance Plan ☐

9. Item 9: Respondent’s Cost Proposal ☐

10. Item 10: References with Corresponding Projects ☐

11. Item 11: HUB Subcontracting Plan - Completed and Signed ☐

ITEM 1: RESPONDENT PROPOSAL FORM

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Capitol Grounds and Museum Sealant Replacement

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): ________

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, I also acknowledge and accept all addenda to this RFP posted with the solicitation on Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). The representative certifies that if a Texas address is shown as the address, the respondent qualifies as a Texas Bidder as defined in Section 2155.444(c) of the Texas Government code.

Authorized Signature Date

Title

TO BE PROVIDED BY RESPONDENT

ITEM 2: COMPANY PROFILE and HISTORY

ITEM 3: ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF PROPOSED PROJECT TEAM AND RESUMES

ITEM 4: PORTFOLIO OF RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

ITEM 5: LIST OF ASSESSED PENALTIES OR LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

ITEM 6: LIST OF CITATIONS ISSUED BY REGULATORY AGENCIES

ITEM 7: CONTRACTOR’S SAFETY RECORD

ITEM 8: QUALITY CONTROL/QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

ITEM 9: RESPONDENT’S COST PROPOSAL

RFP 809-25-0004

Capitol Grounds and Bullock Texas State History Museum Sealant Replacement

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 EXHIBIT D- DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS. PRICES MUST BE FIRM AND GOOD FOR

90 DAYS FROM SOLICITATION CLOSE DATE.

Division 07 – Joint Sealant: See Construction Documents for approximate linear feet of work.

1. Bullock Texas State History Museum: $_________________

Plaza Flatwork: $___________ (linear feet)

2. Texas Capitol Grounds: $_________________

Continuous Curb: $___________ (linear feet) Sidewalk: $____________(6’ sections) Oval Walk: $___________ (linear feet) Great Walk: $___________ (33’ sections) Building Perimeter $____________(linear feet)

*Pricing breakdown based on location, product and/or product additive.

**Owner approved initial install can serve as mockup. See specifications.

ITEM 10: REFERENCES with CORRESPONDING PROJECTS

RFP 809-25-0004

Capitol Grounds and Bullock Texas State History Museum Sealant Replacement

Respondent Name: ____________________________________________________________

Respondents shall use this item to provide a minimum of three past projects with corresponding references for projects 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.

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:

Company Name:

Company Address:

Contact Name/Title:

Phone/Email Address:

Service Period: Cost:

Brief Project Description:

REFERENCE 3:

Company Name:

Company Address:

Contact Name/Title:

Phone/Email Address:

Service Period: Cost:

Brief Project Description:

ITEM 11: HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

RFP 809-25-0004

Capitol Grounds and Bullock Texas State History Museum Sealant Replacement

(Attachment D)

Please see SECTION II, SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS, 2.1.B, 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