ESBD_444742_1754941166303_PM-1408_CMAR Request for Proposal_25.08.11.pdf

SSC Service Solutions Facilities Services Texas A&M University Revised 09/2022

CMAR – Request for Proposal

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES (CMAR)

East Dining Hall Phase 3 Upgrades

Project Number: PM-1408

DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTAL:

2:00PM, 08/26/2025

SSC Physical Plant West Texas A&M University

Canyon, TX

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 Notice to Respondents

1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16

General Information Public Information Statement Type of Contract Clarifications and Interpretations Submittal Deadline Contact Respondent’s Acceptance of Evaluation Methodology Definitions Direction and Management Obligations of Parties Completeness of Proposal Withdrawal or Modification Ownership of Proposals Validity Period General Conditions HUB Subcontracting Plan (HSP) Submittal Requirements

Section 2 Executive Summary

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4

Scope of Work Project Delivery Tentative Schedule of Actions Preparation and Submittal Instructions

Section 3 Proposal Requirements

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7

3.8 3.9

Respondent’s Ability to Provide Construction Management Services Qualifications of Construction Manager at Risk Team Respondent’s Past Performance on Representative CMAR Projects Respondent’s Ability to Establish and Control Costs Respondent’s Ability to Meet Schedules Respondent’s Ability to Manage Construction Safety and Quality Respondent’s Knowledge of Current Construction Technologies & Best Practices Respondent’s Pricing and Project Delivery Proposal Respondent’s Compliance Certification

Section 4 Proposal Format

4.1 Content

4.2 Additional Information

4.3 Table of Contents

4.4 Divider Tabs

4.5 Pagination

Section 5 Attachments

A Construction Manager at Risk Agreement B Uniform General and Supplementary Conditions C Special Conditions/Wage Rates D Division 1 Specifications E Program of Requirements F Allowable General Conditions Line Items

SECTION 1

NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS

1.1 General Information

Southeast Service Corp (SSC) is accepting proposals for the selection process to enter into a contract with a Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) firm to provide pre-construction services such as constructability guidance, cost estimates, and construction schedules; provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP); and perform complete construction services consistent with the CMAR construction delivery process as utilized by SSC for the East Dining Hall Phase 3 Upgrades at Texas A&M System-WTAMU in Canyon, TX. This document provides information for interested parties to prepare and submit a response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for consideration by SSC and the University.

This RFP is the process for selecting a CMAR firm for the Project as provided by Texas Education Code 51.782(e). The RFP provides the information necessary to prepare and submit Proposals including fee proposals and general conditions prices. The Owner’s Designated Representative (ODR) will rank the Respondents in the order that they provide the “best value” for the ODR based on the published selection criteria and on the ranking evaluations. Interviews of CMAR firms may follow at the ODR’s option.

1.2 Public Information Statement

The ODR considers all information, documentation and other material submitted in response to this solicitation to be of a non-confidential and/or non-proprietary nature and therefore subject to public disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552.001, et seq.) after a contract is executed. Respondents are hereby notified that the ODR adheres to all statutes, court decisions, and opinions of the Texas Attorney General with respect to disclosure of RFP information.

Information in any tangible form which is submitted by respondents will be treated as confidential until such time as a contract is executed. After that time, the information may be disclosed to requestors under the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552, Texas Government Code. If a respondent believes all or a portion of the information submitted is proprietary and confidential and should therefore be exempt from disclosure, they must clearly designate the specific item(s) as proprietary and confidential and the proper statutory citation must be provided in each instance.

1.3 Type of Contract

Any contract resulting from this solicitation will be in the form of the ODR’s Standard CMAR Agreement, a copy of which is attached.

1.4 Clarifications and Interpretations

Respondents are required to restrict questions regarding this RFP to the named individual listed in Section 1.6 of this RFP.

Any clarifications or interpretations of this RFP that materially affect or change its requirements will be issued by the ODR as an addendum. All such addenda issued by the ODR before the Proposals are due are part of the RFP. Respondents shall acknowledge receipt of and incorporate each addendum in its Proposal.

Interpretations or clarifications in any other form, including oral statements, will not be binding on the ODR and should not be relied upon in preparing the Proposal.

1.5 Submittal Deadline

SSC will accept proposals until 2:00PM, Tuesday, August 26th, 2025.

One (1) hard copy of the qualifications submittal and one electronic copy (via cloud storage link) must be received on or before the time and date specified below. Submit to:

Deliver or Mail to:

Dondi Powers SSC Service Solutions West TX A&M University Facilities Services Physical Plant 2401 Russell Long Blvd.

Canyon, TX 79016

Submissions must be enclosed in a sealed envelope, box, or container, addressed to the Point of Contact. The package must clearly identify the submittal deadline, PM-1408, and name and return address of the respondent. SSC will not acknowledge or receive qualifications that are delivered by telephone or e-mail outside the digital copy transmitted via email. Note: The digital copy provided via link (IE. Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, etc.) shall be timestamped and emailed to Dondi Powers by the proposal acceptance date and time of 2PM, Tuesday August 26th, 2025. Both the physical and digital copies must be received prior to this deadline to be considered.

It is the complete responsibility of the Respondent to ensure that submittals are received by the submittal deadline.

1.6 Contact

Any questions regarding this Request for Proposals shall be directed to:

Dondi Powers

West TX A&M University Facilities Services Physical Plant Phone: 806-477-0648 Dondi.powers@sscserv.com

Respondents are required to restrict all contact and questions regarding this RFQ to the above named individual.

1.7 Respondent’s Acceptance of Evaluation Methodology

Submission of a Proposal indicates Respondent's acceptance of the evaluation techniques and the recognition that subjective judgments must be made by the ODR during the evaluation process.

1.8 Definitions

As used in this RFP, the terms have the meanings set forth below:

“Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) Services” means a single contract with a construction firm to complete the construction of the facility.

“Contractor” means the individual, corporation, company, partnership, firm or other organization that has contracted to perform the Work under a CMAR Services with the

ODR.

“Owner” shall mean The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System or its designated representative ODR which is SSC Facilities Services.

1.9 Direction and Management

The work of this project is under the direction and management of SSC Facilities Services with offices in Canyon, Texas.

1.10 Obligations of Parties

Respondent understands and acknowledges by submitting a Proposal that the Proposal presented is based on assumed requirements for the proposed project; and, that the ODR has made no written or oral representations that any such assumed requirements are endorsed or accepted should a contract arise from the presented Proposal.

Furthermore, Respondent understands and acknowledges by submitting a Proposal that any and all costs incurred by the Respondent as a result of the Respondent's efforts to participate in this selection process shall be at the sole risk and obligation of the Respondent.

The ODR will not provide compensation to Respondents for any expenses incurred for proposal preparation or for any presentations made.

The ODR makes no guarantee that an award will be made as a result of this RFP, and reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, waive any formalities or minor technical inconsistencies, or delete any item/requirements from this RFP or resulting contract when deemed to be in the ODR’s best interest. Representations made within the Proposal response will be binding on responding firms.

1.11 Completeness of Proposal

Respondent should carefully read the information contained herein, and the Program of Requirements document. It is the responsibility of the Respondent to submit a complete response to all requirements and questions.

Proposals which are qualified with conditional clauses, or alterations, or items not called for in the RFP documents, or irregularities of any kind are subject to disqualification at the option of the ODR.

Each Proposal should be prepared simply and economically, providing a straightforward, concise description of the firm’s ability to meet the requirements of the RFP. Emphasis should be on completeness, clarity of content, responsiveness to the requirements, and an understanding of the ODR’s needs.

Failure to comply with the requirements contained in this RFP may cause rejection of the Proposal.

The ODR will not acknowledge or receive Qualifications that are delivered by telephone or electronic mail (e-mail).

1.12 Withdrawal or Modification

A Proposal may be withdrawn and resubmitted any time prior to the time set for receipt of Proposals. No Proposal may be changed, amended, or modified after the submittal deadline. No Proposal may be withdrawn after the submittal deadline without approval by the ODR which shall be based on Respondent’s written request stating reasons for withdrawing the proposal that are acceptable, in the ODR’s opinion.

1.13 Ownership of Proposals

Proposals and any other information submitted by Respondents shall become the property of SSC (the ODR); however, the ODR may/may not return all other Proposal information once a contract award is made.

1.14 Validity Period

Proposals are to be valid for the ODR’s acceptance for a minimum of 90 days from the submittal deadline date to allow time for evaluation and selection. A Proposal, if accepted, shall remain valid for the life of the Contracts resulting from this selection process.

1.15 General Conditions

By signing and submitting a Proposal, Respondent certifies that any attached or referenced conditions or documents are applicable to this procurement only to the extent that they do not conflict with the statutes or Administrative Code of the State of Texas, or the advertised contract conditions, and that they do not impose additional requirements on the ODR. Respondent further certifies that the submission of a Proposal is Respondent’s good faith intent to contract with the ODR as specified herein and that such intent to contract is not contingent upon the ODR’s acceptance or execution of any such attached or referenced conditions, or other documents.

1.16 Historically Underutilized Businesses’ Submittal Requirements

It is the policy of the State of Texas and Texas A&M University to encourage the use of

Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) in its prime contracts, subcontractors, and purchasing transactions. The goal of the HUB program is to promote equal access and equal opportunity in Texas A&M University contracting and purchasing.

HUB Participation Plan (Required)

Each respondent is required to submit a HUB Participation Plan that details HUB outreach and recruitment efforts during construction. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A

COMPREHENSIVE, ACCEPTABLE HUB PARTICIPATION PLAN WILL BE

CONSIDERED A MATERIAL FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE

REQUIREMENTS OF THE RFP AND WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE

RESPONSE.

The Participation Plan shall include the following:

The Respondent shall state whether it is a Texas certified HUB.

The Respondent shall state that it intends to meet or exceed the stated Texas A&M

University HUB goal of 21.5% for building construction.

Provide a sample solicitation notice letter that will be sent to HUB vendors for the subcontracting opportunities. The notice shall, in all instances, include the scope of work, information regarding location to review plans and specifications, information about bonding and insurance requirements, and identify a contact person.

Provide a sample solicitation letter that will be sent to trade organizations or development centers for the subcontracting opportunities. The notice shall, in all instances, include the scope of work, information regarding location to review plans and specifications, information about bonding and insurance requirements, and identify a contact person.

Provide a list of the trade organizations or development centers that you intend to work with in your outreach efforts.

Provide documentation that describes how you intend to locate the HUB vendors for solicitation – Will you use the CMBL listings? Will you advertise in trade organization newsletters or newspapers? Etc.

Provide a statement if self-performing pre-construction services to include an explanation as to how your company will perform this entire scope with its own employees, supplies, materials and/or equipment. In the event that the respondent determines a subcontractor(s) will be used for Pre Construction Services, the respondent WILL BE required to make a good faith effort and complete the State of Texas HUB Subcontracting Plan available on the following website:

https://hub.tamu.edu/media/1601613/hub-subcontracting-plan-form-tamu-fy19-nov.pdf

FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COMPREHENSIVE, ACCEPTABLE HUB

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (only if subcontractors will be used by respondents for pre-construction services) WILL BE CONSIDERED A MATERIAL FAILURE TO

COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE RFP AND WILL RESULT IN

REJECTION OF THE RESPONSE.

If you have any questions regarding HUB requirements you can call the West Texas A&M University Director of Procurement and Contracts Bryon McCafferty via phone at 806-651-2111 or via email at bmccafferty@wtamu.edu

SECTION 2

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1 Scope of Work

First Floor ~1,300 sf

Demolish existing meeting room near dining hall entry for a new lobby Removal of existing walls, flooring, & ceiling Lobby to include a new elevator o Partial demolition of existing slab and roof required for installation o New structural steel to support elevator

Lobby to also include new foldable glass partition and interior storefront New egress door within existing exterior storefront New wall, flooring, and ceiling finishes New millwork, equipment, furniture, lighting, and MEP utilities

Second Floor ~8,100 sf

Demolish existing meeting rooms Removal of existing walls, flooring, & ceiling New interior storefront walls for a series of meeting/collab rooms New wall, flooring, and ceiling finishes New millwork, equipment, furniture, lighting, and MEP utilities

2.2 Project Delivery

The completion date for construction is anticipated to be no later than 08/17/2026. Please see attached Program of Requirements or project schedule for anticipated deadlines.

2.3 Tentative Schedule of Actions

Proposal Submittal Deadline 08.26.25 Announce Short Listed Firms 09.03.25 Interviews for CMAR (if required) 09.09 to 09.10.25 Announce Selected CMAR Firm 09.15.25 Approximate Executed Contract Date 10.03.25

2.4 Preparation and Submittal Instructions

Respondents must complete, sign and return Section 3 (3.1 through 3.9) as part of its Proposal response. Failure to sign and return these forms may cause the Proposal to be rejected.

SECTION 3

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Respondents shall carefully read the information contained in the following criteria and submit a complete Proposal to all questions in Section 3 formatted as directed in Section 4. Incomplete Proposals will be considered non-responsive and subject to rejection.

The Respondent selected to be the CMAR will be the firm whose experience and qualifications, as presented in response to this RFP, establish it, in the opinion of the ODR, as well qualified and offering the greatest benefits and experience to SSC and The Texas A&M University System.

The criteria for evaluation of proposals, and selection of the successful respondent, will be based on the following criteria:

3.1 CRITERIA ONE: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

3.1.1 Qualification information submitted shall be applicable only to the company entity or branch that will perform this Work.

3.1.2 Provide a statement of interest along with the respondent’s unique qualifications as they pertain to the work of this project.

3.1.3 Provide the following information on your company:

Organization type, corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship or joint venture. If, corporation identify state of incorporation.

Year the firm was established Volume of work completed in Texas over last 5 years: (Through 12/31) Volume of work completed nationally over last 5 years: (Through 12/31)

3.1.4 Identify the total number and dollar amount of contracts you currently have in progress.

3.1.5 Identify the percent of work and trades you normally perform with your own forces.

3.1.6 Identify if the company is currently for sale or involved in any transaction to expand or to be acquired by another business entity? If yes, please explain the impact to organization and management efforts.

3.1.7 Provide details of any past or pending litigation, or claims filed, against your company that may affect your performance under an Agreement with the ODR.

3.1.8 Identify if your company has ever defaulted, failed to complete any work or otherwise been discharged prior to completion of the project? If yes, stipulate when, where and why.

3.1.9 Identify if your company has ever paid liquidated damages or a penalty for failure to complete a contract on time. If yes, stipulate for which project, when and why.

3.1.10 Does any relationship exist by relative, business associate, capital funding agreement, or any other such kinship between your firm and any ODR employee, officer or Regent? If so, please explain.

3.2 CRITERIA TWO: QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK

TEAM

3.2.1 Describe your management philosophy for the Construction Manager at Risk construction delivery method

3.2.2 Describe your construction management and execution plan for providing Pre- Construction Services for this Project.

3.2.3 Attach your Project Organization Chart for your complete team and resumes of key individuals that will be assigned to this project for Pre-Construction Services and Construction Services for your firm. Include personal references with phone numbers for each. Confirm in graphic form the lines of authority and communication, and the estimated percent of time these individuals will be involved in this project for Pre-Construction Services.

3.3 CRITERIA THREE: RESPONDENT’S PAST PERFORMANCE ON

REPRESENTATIVE CMAR PROJECTS

3.3.1 Identify and describe the proposed team’s past experience for providing Construction Manager at Risk services that are most related to this project within the last five

(5) years. List the projects in order of priority with the most relevant project listed first.

Provide the following information for each project listed:

Project name, location and description Color image of project Original and Final construction cost Percentage or dollar amount of self-performed work Final project gross square foot.

Notice to Proceed and Substantial Completion dates Name of your Project Manager and Project Superintendent Names of Mechanical, Plumbing and Electrical Subcontractors Name and contact information for ODR representative.

Name and contact information for Architect/Engineer

3.4 CRITERIA FOUR: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO ESTABLISH CONTROL COSTS

3.4.1 Describe your fiduciary responsibility as a CMAR using GMP contracts for publicly funded projects.

3.4.2 Describe your cost estimating methods. From any of three (3) projects listed in response to this RFP, describe how the estimates were developed, how often they were updated and the degree of accuracy achieved.

3.4.3 The ODR intends to accept a Guaranteed Maximum Price prior to commencement of Construction Documents. Describe 1) Your process for ensuring that the Design Documents provide the information necessary to arrive at a complete GMP, including all ODR requirements with reasonable contingencies, and 2) Your process for subsequently ensuring that the 100% Construction Documents align with the project scope in the previously accepted GMP proposal documents.

3.5 CRITERIA FIVE: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO MEET SCHEDULES

3.5.1 Describe how you will develop, maintain and update the project schedule during design and construction.

3.5.2 Describe your approach to assuring timely completion of this project, including methods for schedule recovery, if necessary. From any three (3) of the projects listed in response to this RFP, provide examples of how these techniques were used, including specific scheduling challenges/requirements and actual solutions.

3.5.3 Provide a sample Work Progress Schedule (bar chart acceptable) for all phases of this project including pre-construction services and milestones as they may be understood at this time. Should no overall program or schedule be included in this RFP provide a sample from a similar project your firm has recently been involved with.

3.5.4 Describe your experience with CPM scheduling. From any of three (3) of the projects listed in response to this RFP, provide a sample of the monthly schedule reports, including identified milestones, assignment of float and schedule recovery plans.

3.6 CRITERIA SIX: RESPONDENT’S ABILITY TO MANAGE CONSTRUCTION

SAFETY AND QUALITY

3.6.1 Briefly describe the firm’s approach for anticipating, recognizing and controlling safety risks and note the safety resources that the firm provides for each project’s Safety program.

3.6.2 Identify the firm’s Experience Modification Rate (EMR) for the five (5) most recent annual insurance-year ratings

3.6.3 Identify the firm’s annual OSHA Recordable Incident Rate (RIR) for all work performed during the past five (5) calendar years.

3.6.4 Identify the firm’s annual OSHA Days Away From Work Incident Rates (DAFW) for all work performed during the past five (5) calendar years.

3.6.5 List any OSHA reports/citations your firm has been issued during the last five (5) years and final outcome of each

3.6.6 Describe your quality assurance program. Explain the methods used to ensure quality control during the Construction phase of a project. Provide specific examples of how these techniques or procedures were used from any three (3) projects listed in response to 3.3 above.

3.7 CRITERIA SEVEN: RESPONDENT’S KNOWLEDGE OF CURRENT

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES AND BEST PRACTICES

3.7.1 Describe what you perceive are the critical pre-construction issues for this project.

Identify any difficulties or unique challenges that you anticipate in the CMAR process for this project. How does this team intend to manage and resolve these issues? What assistance will you require from the ODR?

3.7.2 Describe your procedures, objectives, and personnel responsible for reviewing design and construction documents and for providing feedback regarding cost, schedule, and constructability to the A/E and the ODR on this project.

3.7.3 Describe your experience utilizing building information modeling processes and tools on other similar projects.

3.7.4 Provide an example of a successful constructability program used to maintain project budgets without sacrificing quality.

3.7.5 Describe your Bid/Proposal package strategy for completion of the Construction Documents and for procuring Cost of the Work subcontractors, vendors, suppliers, etc.

3.7.6 Describe your process for attracting qualified and experienced mechanical, electrical, and plumbing subcontractors to submit proposals for this project.

3.7.7 In addition to, and distinct from any HUB Good Faith Effort required by Texas law, the respondent is required to submit a HUB Participation Plan describing in detail how the respondent will commit to attract and use certified HUBs to meet or exceed the State of Texas Disparity Study Goals for all goods and services needed throughout the term of the contract.

3.7.8 Describe your experience with renovation/expansion projects in occupied facilities. (Only applies to renovation projects.)

3.8 CRITERIA EIGHT: RESPONDENT’S PRICING AND PROJECT DELIVERY

PROPOSAL

THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH

RESPONDENT’S PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO RETURN THIS SECTION WILL

RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR PROPOSAL.

Proposal of:

(Company Name)

To: Southeast Service Corp (SSC) Project Manager: Dondi Powers Project Name: East Dining Hall Phase 3 Upgrades Project Number:PM-1408 West Texas A&M University Canyon, TX 79016

Having carefully examined all of the requirements of this RFP and any attachments thereto, the undersigned proposes to furnish CMAR services as required at the terms stated herein.

Pricing Schedule and Costing Methodologies

Include all fees and costs of the Contractor associated with the Pre-Construction Phase and Construction Phase Services for this project. Identify fee and costs based upon the AACC as stated in the Program of Requirements or the Scope of Work listed in Section 1 of this RFP.

PART 1, PRE-CONSTRUCTION PHASE FEE

Contractor’s fee for Participation in the Pre-Construction Phase (Includes All Design Phases)

PART 2, CONSTRUCTION PHASE FEE

A. For Construction Phase Services, based on the anticipated GMP established at the time of this Agreement, ODR shall pay Contractor a stipulated Construction Phase Fee amount of:

B. If the ODR agrees to an increase or decrease in the GMP, the Construction Phase Fee shall be equitably adjusted.

PART 3, PARTIAL GENERAL CONDITIONS COSTS

A. Attachment F’ – Partial General Condition Line Items shall be completed, unaltered, and attached. No Exceptions.

Addenda Acknowledgment

Receipt is hereby acknowledged of the following addenda to this RFP by entering yes or no in space provided and indicating date received. Enter “0" if none received.

No. 1 ______ Date

No. 2 ______ Date

No. 3 ______ Date

No. 4 ______ Date

3.9 CRITERIA NINE: RESPONDENT’S COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION

THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED WITH

RESPONDENT’S PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO SIGN AND RETURN THIS

SECTION WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR PROPOSAL.

3.9.1 By signature hereon, Respondent offers and agrees to furnish all services to construct the project at the prices quoted and comply with all terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in the RFP documents and contained herein.

3.9.2 By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that it has not given, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted Proposal. Failure to sign hereon, or signing a false statement, may void the proposal or any resulting contracts at the ODR’s option, and the Respondent may be removed from all proposal lists at this Agency.

3.9.3 By signature hereon, a corporate Respondent certifies that it is not currently delinquent in the payment of any Franchise Taxes due under Chapter 171, Texas Tax Code, or that the corporation is exempt from the payment of such taxes, or that the corporation is an out-of-state corporation that is not subject to the Texas Franchise Tax, whichever is applicable. A false certification shall be deemed a material breach of contract and, at the ODR’s option, may result in cancellation of any resulting contract.

3.9.4 By signature hereon, the Respondent hereby certifies that neither the Respondent nor the firm, corporation, partnership or institution represented by the Respondent, or anyone acting for such firm, corporation, or institution has violated the antitrust laws of this state, codified in Section 15.01, et. seq., Texas Business and Commerce Code, or the Federal antitrust laws, nor communicated directly or indirectly the proposal made to any competitor or any other person engaged in such line of business.

3.9.5 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that all statements and information prepared and submitted in response to this RFP are current, complete and accurate.

3.9.6 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that the individual signing this document and the documents made part of the RFP is authorized to sign such documents on behalf of the company and to bind the company under any contract which may result from the submission of this proposal.

3.9.7 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies as follows:

“Under Section 231.006, Texas Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, is not ineligible to receive payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate.”

“Under Section 2155.004, Texas Government Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this bid or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate.”

“Under Section 2254.004, Texas Government Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that each individual or business entity proposed by Respondent as a member of its team that will engage in the practice of engineering or architecture was selected based on demonstrated competence and qualifications only.”

3.9.9 By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that no relationship, whether as a relative, business associate, by capital funding agreement or by any other such kinship exists between Respondent and an employee of the A&M System, or Respondent has not been an employee of the SSC/A&M System within the immediate twelve (12) months prior to the RFP response. All such disclosures will be subject to administrative review and approval prior to the ODR entering into any contract with Respondent.

3.9.10 By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that no compensation has been received for participation in the preparation of the specifications for this RFP. (Ref.Texas Government Code, Section 2155.004.)

3.9.11 Respondent represents and warrants that all services to be provided in response to this RFP will meet or exceed the safety standards established and promulgated under the Federal Occupational Safety and Health law (Public Law 91-596) and its regulations in effect as of the date of this solicitation.

3.9.12 By signature hereon, Respondent signifies its compliance with all federal laws and regulations pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action.

Compliance Certification Signature:

Submitted By:

(Company Name)

(Authorized Signature)

(Printed Name/Title)

(Date)

(Email)

(Street Address)

(Mailing Address)

(City, State, Zip Code)

(Telephone Number)

SECTION 4

PROPOSAL FORMAT

4.1 Content

Proposals shall consist of Responses (certifications, answers to questions, and information) to requirements and questions identified in Section 3 of this RFP. It is not necessary to repeat the question in your Response; however, it is essential that you reference the question number with your corresponding response. In cases where a question does not apply or if you are unable to respond, reference the question number and indicate N/A (Not Applicable) or N/R (No Response) as appropriate.

4.2 Additional Information

Additional attachments shall not be included in the Response. Only the Responses provided by the Respondent to the questions identified in Section 3 of this RFP will be used by the ODR for evaluation.

4.3 Table of Contents

Include a Table of Contents that includes page number references. The Table of Contents should be in sufficient detail to facilitate easy reference of the sections of the Proposal as well as any separate attachments which should also be listed in the Table of Contents.

4.4 Divider Tabs

Separate and identify each criteria response to Section 3 of this RFP by use of a divider tab for ready reference.

4.5 Pagination

All pages of the Proposal should be numbered sequentially in Arabic numerals (1, 2, 3, etc.).