ESBD_432157_1751320303384_RFP 809-25-0011 - Texas State Cemetery Fence Renovation and Replacement.pdf

State Preservation Board

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

809-25-0011

FOR

Texas State Cemetery Fence Renovation and Replacement

NIGP Class-Item Title 570-40 Ornamental Ironwork

910-51 Masonry, Concrete, and Stucco Maintenance, Finishing, and

Repair Services Including Inside Concrete Sawing and Grouting Work

914-57 Metal Work 951-08 Facilities and Other Improvements, Fences 988-15 Fence Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Solicitation Release Date Monday, June 30, 2025 Site Visit Registration Deadline Wednesday, July 16, 2025 by EOD Mandatory Pre-Proposal Site Visit Monday, July 21, 2025 Proposal Submission Deadline Thursday, July 31, 2025 by (no later than) 2:00pm CT

Solicitation Point of Contact Caroline Elverud, Contract Specialist, CTCD/CTCM

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

RFP 809-25-0011

Contents

SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES REQUESTED

1.2 PROJECT DETAILS

1.3 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

1.4 MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL REGISTRATION AND SITE VISIT

1.5 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1.6 HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

1.7 SUBCONTRACTORS

1.8 PROJECT START DATE AND FUNDING

SECTION II – SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF RFP

2.2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2.3 REVISIONS TO SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

2.4 RESPONSE PREPARATION COSTS

2.5 COMMUNICATIONS

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 AND CHECKLIST

ITEM 2: HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

ITEM 3: COMPANY PROFILE AND HISTORY

ITEM 4: PROPOSED PROJECT PERSONNEL

ITEM 5: PAST PROJECTS WITH CORRESPONDING REFERENCES

ITEM 6: PROPOSED PROJECT PLAN AND SCHEDULE

Attachments Attachment A – Project Manual Attachment B – Construction Documents Attachment C – HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) Attachment D – Sample Contract

SECTION I – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES REQUESTED

The State Preservation Board (SPB) is requesting proposals from qualified vendors to furnish labor and materials for the renovation and replacement of the Texas State Cemetery fence at 909 Navasota St, Austin, Texas. The existing fence will be removed and replaced, and historic elements such as the Comal Gate will be restored and repaired.

1.2 PROJECT DETAILS

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

Project Manual and Attachment B: Construction Documents. Note: Please disregard the date and project number listed

1.3 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.

1.4 MANDATORY PRE-PROPOSAL REGISTRATION AND SITE VISIT

All Respondents must attend a mandatory pre-proposal site visit, at the time and date shown in Schedule of Events. No proposals will be reviewed from any organization not represented at the site visit. This mandatory site visit will be an opportunity for all potential respondents to observe the existing conditions of the Texas State Cemetery Fence.

Although SPB may provide tentative verbal answers to questions at the 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.

Pre-registration is required to participate in the site visit. Vendors must register for the site visit by end of day on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

To register, please email SPB.Bids@tspb.texas.gov with the following information for each attendee:

• Name

• Company name

• Email address

• Phone number

Site visit details will be emailed to registered participants the day before the site visit.

Note: Attendance at the mandatory pre-proposal site visit is required for all respondents;

however, potential respondents may also independently view the cemetery fence during regular operating hours.

SPB complies with State and Federal disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for respondents with disabilities. To request accommodations for the site visit, please email SPB.Bids@tspb.texas.gov.

1.5 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Respondents to this RFP shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Shall have minimum experience of seven (7) years with the installation of commercial grade fencing

• Shall have minimum experience of seven (7) years with projects similar to the project described in this RFP

• Respondent’s personnel assigned to perform the services under this RFP shall have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience with commercial grade fencing

• 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

• The respondent must present acceptable references of similar work. SPB reserves the right to reject a proposal if references or the ability to provide services cannot be verified or if a reference is unacceptable to the SPB.

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

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1.6 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.

Please review the HSP forms carefully and allow sufficient time to identify and contact HUBs and allow them to respond. NOTE: Respondent must demonstrate a good faith effort to contract new HUBs if currently proposed HUBs have performed as subcontractors to the Successful Respondent for more than five (5) years. If the Successful Respondent does not plan to subcontract, the Successful Respondent must state that fact in their plan.

Courtesy Review: The SPB Procurement Team is available to provide assistance to all respondents. Respondents may also contact us to request an HSP Courtesy Review prior to the submission of the proposal. Requests for an HSP Courtesy Review must be submitted no later than 10 business days prior to the submission deadline.

1.7 SUBCONTRACTORS

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.

https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2161.htm

1.8 PROJECT START DATE and FUNDING

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.

This contract is contingent upon the continued availability of funding. If funds become unavailable through lack of appropriations, legislative budget cuts, amendment of the Appropriations Act, state agency consolidations, or any other disruption of current appropriations, provisions of the applicable termination articles in the contract and purchase order shall apply.

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 809-25-0011 and must be received by the deadline listed in the Schedule of Events. PROPOSALS RECEIVED PAST THE DEADLINE

WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Proposals may be delivered via:

• Email to spb.bids@tspb.texas.gov, or

• 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 strongly recommended that Respondents begin the email process at least 24 hours in advance of the due date and time since most large attachments are quarantined and/or 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: Procurement

201 E. 14th St., Ste. 950 Austin, TX 78701 mailto:Spb.bids@tspb.texas.gov

Please notify SPB.Bids@tspb.texas.gov ahead of time if you will be submitting your proposal in person. SPB Office Hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reception is closed for lunch from 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 Procurement at (512) 936-4691 to confirm receipt of proposal.

SPB will select the vendor(s) that offers the best value as determined by the information provided in the vendor's response.

B. Required Proposal Items: Respondent must submit all information listed below as the response to this RFP. The response will only be considered if all items are submitted as required.

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

2. Item 2: Historically Underutilized Businesses Subcontracting Plan (Attachment C) – Completed and signed.

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. General nature of previous work

e. Number of years in business

f. Size and scope of operation

4. Item 4: Proposed Project Personnel - Provide resumes for staff to be assigned by the respondent to the project, including the Project Manager and Superintendent.

Do not include information of anyone who will not be actively involved in the project. Consider staffing in terms of your firm's current and projected workload during the timeframe of this project, including percentage of time that the Project Manager and Superintendent will commit to this project. Provide the following for each member of staff:

a. Project staff: Provide resumes that include education, training, and experience, including experience from similar projects and a brief description of each project.

b. Project Manager: List the qualifications and background of your proposed Project Manager. Include the names and addresses of the companies they have been affiliated with in the last seven years. List at least two comparable projects that the Project Manager has supervised in the last seven years. Include company name, names of architects of record, phone numbers, and/or addresses, and the approximate cost of the contracts.

c. Superintendent: List the qualifications and background of your proposed Superintendent. Include the names and addresses of the companies they have been affiliated with in the last seven years. List at least two comparable projects that the Project Manager has supervised in the last seven years. Include company name, names of architects of record, phone numbers, and/or addresses, and the approximate cost of the contracts.

5. Item 5: References and Corresponding Projects - Respondent must provide information for a minimum of three (3) references and corresponding projects where services comparable in size and scope to this RFP have been performed within the last seven (7) years. Include the following information:

o Company name and address o Contact name/title, phone number, and email address o Service period o Description of project services and scope

6. Item 6: Proposed Project Plan and Schedule - Provide a proposed project plan and schedule for completing this project. Project plan and schedule must include estimated amount of time to begin project upon execution of contract, earliest date respondent can begin project, and estimated lead time for all materials.

C. Proposal Submission:

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

Incomplete/late responses to this RFP will not be considered.

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

Failure to submit the required proposal items may result in disqualification of your proposal. 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 Time)

Solicitation Release Date Monday, June 30, 2025

Registration Deadline for Mandatory Pre-Proposal Site Visit

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 by EOD

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Site Visit Monday, July 21, 2025

Deadline for Submission of Questions Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Anticipated Release of Written Answers Friday, July 25, 2025

Proposal Submission Deadline Thursday, July 31, 2025 by (no later than) 2:00pm

2.3 REVISIONS TO SCHEDULE of EVENTS

SPB reserves the right to change the dates or add additional dates in the Schedule of Events set forth above upon written notification to prospective Respondents through a posting of an addendum on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD). Any additional clarifications or interpretations of this RFP that materially affect or change its requirements will be issued as an addendum and will be posted to the ESBD available at https://www.txsmartbuy.com/esbd. All such addenda issued by SPB prior to the time proposals are received shall be considered part of the RFP.

2.4 RESPONSE PREPARATION COSTS

The SPB will not provide compensation to Respondents for any expenses incurred by the Respondents for proposal preparation or for any demonstrations that may be made, unless otherwise expressly stated or required by law. Respondents submit proposals at their own risk and expense.

2.5 COMMUNICATIONS

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 mailto:SPB.Bids@tspb.texas.gov mailto:SPB.Bids@tspb.texas.gov http://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd http://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd http://www.txsmartbuy.gov/esbd

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 is a fail.

D. The SPB may, at its discretion, request clarification, respond to inquiries, or elect to have Respondents provide oral presentations based on the final ranking. The evaluation committee will determine if a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) is necessary.

Award of a Contract may be made without a BAFO. 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 Total Project Cost 25 Project Plan and Schedule 25 Firm Experience with Similar Projects 25 Project Personnel Experience 25 VPTS/References Pass/Fail 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 via email to the selected respondent(s).

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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 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 may 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

Item 1: RESPONDENT PROPOSAL FORM and CHECKLIST

Respondent Proposal Form and Checklist

Texas State Cemetery Fence Renovation and Replacement

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

Respondent Information

Respondent (Legal Entity Name):

DBA Name, if applicable:

Federal Employer Tax Identification Number (EIN):

Contact person name and title regarding Respondent’s response to the RFP:

Address:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Is your company a certified Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) with the State of Texas by the CPA? Yes No

Respondent Cost Proposal

Having examined the PROJECT MANUAL including the CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS, GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS, the SPECIFICATIONS and the DRAWINGS; and the addenda thereto; as well as the premises and all the conditions affecting the work; the undersigned proposes to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and everything necessary to complete the entire work, in accordance with the documents listed above.

BASE PRICE

______________________________________________ Dollars $ ____ (Insert amount in Words and Numbers)

Add Alternate Deduct – Use of standard commercial fence and mow strip without traffic impact-rated installation.

ADD ALTERNATE #01 BASE PRICE

Dollars $ _____

(Insert amount in Words and Numbers)

Contract Time

By the signature of their authorized representative below, the Respondent further agrees that, if awarded the contract, the work will be substantially complete in the calendar day indicated herein following the date of a Notice to Proceed.

Base Time _ calendar days

Unit Prices

Respondents shall submit unit pricing on the Unit Pricing form, or a similar format that includes all listed items and quantities. The Unit Pricing shall be filled in the table below.

Item No.

Description Unit Unit Price Estimated Total

Fence: Refer to Site Plans and Elevations

1.01 6’-0” H Aluminum Iron Fence Standard Commercial

LF $ . $ .

1.02 4’-0” H Aluminum Iron Fence Standard Commercial

LF

1.03 6’-0” H Vehicular Resistance Fence 2/L100

LF

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).

Authorized Signature Date

Printed Name and Title

Checklist: Required Proposal Content

Each item listed below must be included with the proposal submission. Failure to submit the required items may result in disqualification of the proposal. This checklist is a tool for respondents and is not required to be completed.

1. Respondent Proposal Form

2. HUB Subcontracting Plan

3. Company Profile and History

4. Proposed Project Personnel

5. References and Corresponding Projects

6. Proposed Project Plan and Schedule

Item 2: HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

A Historically Underutilized Business Subcontracting Plan (Attachment C) must be completed and submitted with the proposal.

The forms can also be found here:

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

Item 3: COMPANY PROFILE and HISTORY

TO BE PROVIDED BY RESPONDENT

Item 4: PROPOSED PROJECT PERSONNEL

Item 5: PAST PROJECTS WITH CORRESPONDING REFERENCES

Item 6: PROPOSED PROJECT PLAN and SCHEDULE