ESBD_452758_1757527303919_25-4090-02 ELEVATOR INSTALLATION.pdf

Bid Documents for the

INSTALLATION OF A LIMITED USE/LIMITED

APPLICATION ELEVATOR

Burnet County, Texas

Bid # 25-4090-02

PRE-BID MEETING: SEPTEMBER 10, 2:00 PM

DEADLINE FOR QUESTIONS: SEPTEMBER 15,

5:00 PM

DUE DATE/TIME: SEPTEMBER 24, 2025, 10:00

AM

BID # 25-4090-02 INSTALLATION OF A LIMITED USE/LIMITED APPLICATION ELEVATOR

BURNET COUNTY BID NO. 25-4090-02 INSTALLATION OF A LIMITED

USE/LIMITED APPLICATION ELEVATOR

The undersigned affirms that this company, corporation, firm, partnership or individual has not prepared this bid in collusion with any other bidder, and that the contents of this bid as to price, terms or conditions of said bid have not been communicated by the undersigned nor by any employee or agent to any other person engaged in this type of business prior to the official opening of this bid. The undersigned further affirms and acknowledges it has received and read all of the bid documents, addenda, and is duly authorized to execute the Contract Documents.

The bid documents are composed of the following:

Acknowledgement Form Invitation for Bids Instructions to Bidders Forms Agreement Performance Bond (Sample) Payment Bond (Sample) Certificate of Insurance (Sample) General Conditions Supplemental General Conditions Wage Rates & Payroll Reporting Technical Specifications Addenda (if applicable) Exhibit A - Specifications

Documents are to be submitted as outlined in this bid. The remaining documents are for the information of the bidder and will form the Contract Documents between the successful bidder and the OWNER.

LEGAL NAME OF CONTRACTING COMPANY

CONTACT NAME TITLE

MAILING ADDRESS E-MAIL ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

PHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER

SIGNATURE PRINT SIGNATURE

THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR BID

Following is a summary of information for this Invitation to Bid (ITB). Bidder is cautioned to refer to other sections of the Bid Documents for further details.

The County of Burnet, hereafter called OWNER, is requesting sealed written Bids for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, supervision and performing all Work required for the following Project:

BID No. 25-4090-02

BID Name: INSTALLATION OF A LIMITED USE/LIMITED APPLICATION ELEVATOR

Location: 127 E. Jackson Burnet, Texas 78611

SCOPE OF WORK: Burnet County is seeking sealed bids for the installation of a limited use/limited application elevator at 127 E. Jackson Burnet, Texas 78611, per the attached specifications. Submitted construction cost should include all material, labor, equipment, etc.

needed to ensure use of elevator in our facility.

Bid Documents are available at https://www.burnetcountytexas.org/page/auditor.bids.

Sealed Bids will be received at the Burnet County Auditor Office, 133 E Jackson, Burnet, Texas 78611.

IMPORTANT DATES:

ALL BIDS NOT RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE DATE AND TIMES SET FORTH ABOVE WILL NOT

BE ACCEPTED FOR CONSIDERATION AND WILL BE RETURNED UNOPENED IN

ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW.

Bid, performance, and payment bonds, when required, may be executed on forms furnished by OWNER. A bid bond shall be five percent (5%) of the Contract Amount and Performance and Payment bonds shall be issued in an amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Amount by a solvent surety company authorized to do business in the State of Texas and shall meet any other requirements established by law or by OWNER pursuant to applicable law.

OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any minor informality in any Bid or solicitation procedure (a minor informality is one that does not affect the competitiveness of the bidders).

1. Preparation of Bid

EVENT LOCATION DATE TIME

ITB Issue/Release Date Burnet County Purchasing Office

September 05, On-Site Pre-Bid Meeting

(NON-MANDATORY)

Location shown on Page 3. September 10, 2025 2:00 PM

Deadline for Questions Submit questions through bids@burnetcountytexas.org

September 15, 2025 5:00 PM

BID Due/Open Date Burnet County Purchasing, 133 E Jackson, Burnet, Texas

September 24, 2025 10:00 AM https://www.burnetcountytexas.org/page/auditor.bids

Bid shall state location, description of the proposed Work, type of contract (either lump sum, unit price or any combination thereof) and time in which the Work is to be completed.

Each bidder shall prepare Bid in ink or typed on forms furnished by OWNER or as otherwise specified. Blank spaces for each item in Bid form shall be filled. Bidder shall submit a price for each item in Bid. In case of conflict between unit prices and extensions, unit prices shall govern.

The Bid shall be executed with complete and correct name of individual, partnership, firm, corporation or other legal entity.

First-time bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-bid Conference, if one is scheduled, to assure their understanding of OWNER’s bidding and contracting requirements. When Pre-bid Conference is mandatory, all bidders are required to attend.

The Owner is a tax-exempt organization as defined by Chapter 11 of the Property Tax Code of Texas. Bid prices shall not include sales tax on materials, supplies, or equipment that are exempt in the performance of the Contract.

Bidder shall be knowledgeable of all Addenda issued and shall acknowledge all Addenda in spaces provided on Bid form. Addenda may be downloaded from https://www.burnetcountytexas.org/page/auditor.bids.

Bid shall include all specified items in this section and be submitted in accordance with Item No.

7 below. Any corrections to Bid shall be initialed by person signing Bid before Bid opening.

Bidder shall secure any required services that are defined as professional services under the Professional Services Procurement Act, Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code

Persons desiring further information or interpretation of Bid Documents shall make a written request for such information to the purchasing officer no later than the date specified in the Bid Documents. The OWNER reserves the right to respond to inquiries less than five days before bid due date. Interpretation of Bid Documents will be made by Addendum only and a copy of each Addendum will be posted to https://www.burnetcountytexas.org/page/auditor.bids.

2. Estimates of Quantities (Unit Price Contracts Only)

For Unit priced bids, quantities listed in unit price Bid form are to be considered as approximate and will be used only for comparison of Bids. Payment to CONTRACTOR will be made only for actual quantities of Work performed or materials furnished in accordance with Contract, and it is understood that quantities may be increased or decreased as profiled in General Conditions.

3. Bid Documents and Site (s) of Work

Before submitting a Bid, the bidder shall carefully examine the Bid Documents, site(s) of the proposed Work, soils, and other conditions that may affect the performance of the Work. The bidder shall be satisfied as to character, quality and quantities of Work to be performed and materials to be furnished. Submission of a Bid shall indicate that the bidder has complied with these requirements.

4. Bid Guaranty

All Bids shall be accompanied by a bid guaranty in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total Bid. Bid guaranty shall be made payable to County of Burnet, with Power of Attorney https://www.burnetcountytexas.org/page/auditor.bids attached, issued by a solvent surety authorized under laws of the State of Texas and acceptable to OWNER.

5. Performance and Payment Bonds

Performance and payment bonds are required if bid exceeds amount shown below, and each shall be issued in an amount equal to the Contract Amount as security for the faithful performance and/or payment of all Contractors’ obligations under the Contract Documents. Performance and payment bonds shall be issued by a solvent company authorized to do business in the State of Texas and shall meet any other requirements established by law or by OWNER pursuant to applicable law. The cost of Bond premiums must be included in the bid price.

A payment bond is required for contracts over $25,000. A performance bond is required for contracts in excess of $100,000.

6. Consideration of Bid Amount

For purpose of award, after Bids are opened and read aloud, the total amount of a lump sum bid, including accepted Bid alternates, will be considered the amount of Bid. If the Bid is a Unit Price Bid, the Bid Amount will be the total of all extended Unit Price lines. OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, award by line, and to waive any minor informality in any Bid or solicitation procedure (a minor informality is one that does not affect the competitiveness of the bidders).

7. Submission of Bid

Each Bid, completed and signed by person(s) authorized to bind individual, partnership, firm, corporation or any other legal entity, shall include the following:

A. One copy of Bid form completed and signed.

B. Acknowledgment of receipt of Addenda issued in spaces provided in Bid form.

C. Required bid guaranty.

D. Forms – completed and signed by authorized representative of bidder.

E. Copy of Articles of Partnership or Incorporation and resolution, or corporate board minutes empowering signatory to bind bidder, attested by an officer of bidder, if required.

F. Texas Ethics Commission Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295 (Electronic Form) https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm G. Required information indicated in Bid Documents, if applicable.

H. Bid shall include all specified items in this section and be placed in envelope, sealed and clearly identified on outside as a Bid to OWNER, with bidder’s name and address, and project name and number. Failure to submit Bid in properly marked envelope may subject bidder to disqualification. Bid may be mailed or delivered (in person or any business mail carrier of Bidder’s choice) to:

Kelley Glaeser, Purchasing Agent Burnet County Purchasing Office 133 E. Jackson Burnet, Texas 78611

When sent by mail, Federal Express, UPS, Express Mail, or other delivery service, sealed Bid (marked as indicated above) shall be enclosed in an additional envelope clearly identified on outside as a Bid to OWNER with bidder’s name and address, Project name, and Bid date and time. It is the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure timely delivery of Bid. The bid is timely https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm delivered when it is actually received at the BURNET COUNTY PURCHASING OFFICE on or before the “DUE DATE” as defined in Invitation for Bids. OWNER will not be responsible for failure of service on the part of the U.S. Post Office, courier services, or any other form of delivery service chosen by the Bidder.

Bids will also be accepted electronically at: bids@burnetcountytexas.org. If submitting an electronic response, Bidder is not required to submit in hard copy.

8. Withdrawal of Bid

A Bid may be withdrawn by a bidder, provided an authorized individual of the bidder submits a written request to withdraw the Bid prior to the time set for opening the Bids.

9. Rejection of Bids

A. The following will be cause to reject a Bid:

(1) Bids which are not signed.

(2) Bids which are not accompanied by acceptable bid guaranty with Power of Attorney attached when required.

(3) More than one Bid for same Work from an individual, firm, partnership or corporation.

(4) Reason for believing collusion exists among bidders.

(5) Sworn testimony or discovery in pending litigation with OWNER which discloses misconduct or willful refusal by contractor to comply with subject contract or instructions of OWNER.

(6) Failure to submit post-Bid information within the allotted time(s).

(7) Failure to have an authorized agent of the bidder attend the mandatory Pre- Bid Conference, if applicable.

(8) Bids received from a bidder who has been debarred or suspended by OWNER’s Purchasing Officer.

(9) Bids received from a bidder when bidder or principals are currently debarred or suspended by Federal, State or Local governmental agencies. (Applicable for bid amounts equal to or in excess of $100,000)

B. The following may be cause to reject a Bid:

(1) Failure to acknowledge receipt of Addenda.

(2) Unbalanced unit price Bid. Unbalanced Bid means a Bid that is based on prices which are significantly less than cost for some Bid items and significantly more than cost for others.

(3) Poor performance in execution of work under any previous contract.

(4) Failure to achieve reasonable progress on existing contracts.

(5) Default on previous contracts or failure to execute Contract after award.

(6) Evidence of failure to pay Subcontractors, Suppliers or employees.

(7) Bids containing omissions, alterations of form, additions, qualifications or conditions not called for by OWNER, or incomplete Bids will be considered in non-compliance and may be rejected. In any case of ambiguity or lack of clarity in the Bid, OWNER reserves right to determine most advantageous Bid or to reject the Bid.

(8) Bidder owes delinquent property tax in Burnet County.

10. Award and Execution of Contract

OWNER will process Bids expeditiously. Pursuant 2269 of the Government Code, Burnet County will consider the following for award: the purchase price; the experience and reputation of the mailto:bids@burnetcountytexas.org vendor and the vendor’s goods or services; the quality of the vendor’s goods or services; the extent to which the goods or services meet the Burnet County’s needs; the vendor’s past relationship with the Burnet County or any governmental entity; the impact on the ability of the governmental entity to comply with rules relating to historically underutilized businesses; the total long-term cost to the governmental entity to acquire the vendor’s goods or services; safety record, proposed personnel, and any other relevant factor specifically listed in this Bid/Proposal. Award of Contract will be to the lowest, responsible bidder meeting all requirements of the Bid Documents.

Award of Contract will occur within the period identified on the Bid form, unless mutually agreed between the parties. Purchasing Agent shall submit recommendation for award to Commissioners Court for those project awards requiring Commissioners Court action.

County Judge or his/her designee will sign contract after award and submission of required documentation by bidder. Contract will not be binding upon OWNER until both parties have executed it. OWNER will process the Contract expeditiously. However, OWNER will not be liable for any delays prior to the award or execution of Contract.

BID FORM

A. TOTAL PROPOSAL FOR CONTRACT AMOUNT AS DEFINED IN SCOPE OF WORK

STATEMENT ON PAGE 3

Item No.

Description

Construction Cost

CONSTRUCTION COSTS/COST OF WORK –

INSTALLATION OF A LIMITED

USE/LIMITED APPLICATION ELEVATOR

TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST/COST OF WORK: $

ESTIMATED TIME OF COMPLETION

(DAYS)

BID GUARANTY: Enclosed with this Bid is a bid guaranty meeting the requirements established, in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total Bid. Following the Bid opening, submitted Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of SIXTY (60) Calendar Days. Award of Contract will occur within this period, unless mutually agreed between the parties. The bid guaranty may become the property of the OWNER, or the OWNER may pursue any other action allowed by law, if: bidder withdraws a submitted Bid within the period stated above; bidder fails to submit the required post bid information within the period specified, or any mutually agreed extension of that period; or bidder fails to execute the Contract and furnish the prescribed documentation (bonds, insurance, etc.) needed to complete execution of the Contract within ten

(10) Calendar Days after notice of award, or any mutually agreed extension of that period.

TIME OF COMPLETION: The undersigned bidder agrees to commence work within ten (10) Calendar Days after written notice as specified in a written "Notice to Proceed" to be issued by the OWNER and to finally complete construction of the improvements, as required by the Bid Documents, Drawings and Addenda for the Work within the allocated Calendar Days after the receipt of materials and the issuance of the written “Notice to Proceed.”

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: N/A

OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any minor informality in any Bid or solicitation procedure (a minor informality is one that does not affect the competitiveness of the bidders).

OWNER reserves the right to award by line to lowest responsible bidder if bid price for all lines exceeds budgeted funds.

The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

Addendum No. 1 dated _________________ Received ______________________ Addendum No. 2 dated _________________ Received ______________________ Addendum No. 3 dated _________________ Received ______________________

SECRETARY, *IF BIDDER IS A CORPORATION BIDDER NAME

(Seal) AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

TITLE

DATE

ADDRESS

TELEPHONE NUMBER / FAX NUMBER

*Copy of Corporate Resolution and minutes with Certificate of officer of bidder as to authority of signatory be signed and dated no earlier than one week before Bid Date, and attached to this document

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THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND THE ORIGINAL RETURNED WITH BID RESPONSE

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BURNET COUNTY

BIDDER AFFIRMATION

This sheet must be completed, signed, and returned by Bidder

NOTE: FAILURE TO SIGN AND RETURN THIS FORM WITH THE BID DOCUMENT

MAY RESULT IN THE BID BEING REJECTED OR THE TERMINATION OF

ANY RESULTING CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER.

1. The undersigned agrees this bid becomes the property of Burnet County after the official opening.

The undersigned affirms he has familiarized himself with the local conditions under which the work is to be performed; satisfied himself of the conditions of delivery, handling and storage of equipment and all other matters which may be incidental to the work, before submitting a bid.

The undersigned agrees, if this bid is accepted, to furnish any and all items/services upon which prices are offered, at the price(s) and upon the terms and conditions contained in the Specifications. The period for acceptance of this Bid Proposal will be sixty (60) calendar days unless a different period is noted by the bidder.

2. Bidder affirms that they are duly authorized to execute this Contract, that this company, corporation, firm, partnership or individual has not prepared this bid in collusion with any other Bidder, and that the contents of this bid as to prices, terms or conditions of said bid have not been communicated by the undersigned nor by any employee or director to any other person engaged in this type of business prior to the official opening of this bid.

3. Bidder hereby assigns to purchaser any and all claims for overcharges associated with this Contract which arise under the antitrust laws of the United States, 15 USCA Section 1 et seq., and which arise under the antitrust laws of the State of Texas, Tex. Bus. & Com. Code, Section 15.01, et seq.

4. Pursuant to §262.076 (a) of the Texas Local Government Code, Bidder, hereby affirms that Bidder:

(Please check all that are applicable)

______ Does not own taxable property in Burnet County.

______ Does not owe any ad valorem taxes to Burnet County or is not otherwise indebted to Burnet County.

Bidder Affirmation Page 1 of 2

BIDDER AFFIRMATION

The undersigned affirms that they have read and do understand the specifications, addendum, bid forms and any attachments contained in this bid package. Failure to sign and return this form will result in the rejection of the entire bid.

BIDDER COMPANY NAME

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

PHONE EMAIL

BIDDER SIGNATURE DATE

BIDDER PRINTED NAME TITLE

SIGNATURE OF COMPANY OFFICIAL DATE

AUTHORIZING THE BID (If Applicable)

COMPANY OFFICIAL PRINTED NAME TITLE

Corporate Vendors Shall Furnish the Following Information:

WHERE INCORPORATED CHARTER NUMBER

BUSINESS INCLUDED IN A CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURN? _______YES _______NO

CORPORATION ORGANIZED & EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF________

PARTNERSHIP CONSISTING OF ________________________________________________

INDIVIDUAL TRADING AS ______________________________________________________

PRINCIPLE OFFICES ARE IN THE CITY OF ________________________________________

Bidder Affirmation Page 2 of 2

NON-COLLUSION/ANTI-TRUST AFFIDAVIT

The Company has not given, offered to give, 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 response. Failure to sign this document or signing it with a false statement shall void the submitted offer or any resulting contracts.

Neither the Company or the firm, corporation, partnership, or institution represented by the Company 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 offer made to any competitor or any other person engaged in such line of business. The Company’s signature herein assigns to the County any and all claims for overcharges associated with his contract for this project, which arise under the Antitrust Laws of the United States, 15 USCA, Section 1, Et. Seq. (1973). By signing this proposal, Company certifies that if a Texas address is shown as its address, Company qualifies as a Texas Resident Bidder as defined in Rule 1 TAC 111.2.

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

PRINTED NAME

TITLE

COMPANY NAME

COMPANY’S CORPORATE CHARTER NO.

TAX RECORD AND FAMILY CODE REQUIREMENTS

The Company's signature herein certifies that the firm is not currently delinquent in the payment of any debt owed to the State of Texas; including but not limited to franchise taxes and child support, property tax, and that any payments due the firm under this contract will be applied to that debt.

Texas Family Code Compliance Requirement:

Under Section 231.006, Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated, and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate. The response includes the names and Social Security Numbers of each person with a minimum of twenty-five percent (25%) ownership of the business entity submitting the response.

Firm Owner(s), Partners, Sole Proprietors, or Share Holder(s) of twenty-five percent (25%) interest:

NAME SSN

NAME SSN

NAME SSN

NAME SSN

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

PRINTED NAME

TITLE

COMPANY NAME

COMPANY’S CORPORATE CHARTER NO.

VENDOR REFERENCE INFORMATION SHEET

Please list three (3) references, other than Burnet County, who can verify your performance as a vendor. Performance includes but shall not be limited to, sales and/or service, delivery, invoicing, and other items as may be required for Burnet County to determine your firm’s ability to provide the intended goods or services of this bid. The County prefers references to be from customers for whom your firm has provided the same items (sales and/or services) as those specified in this bid. Inaccurate, obsolete or negative responses from the listed references could result in rejection of your bid. County reserves the right to reject bids from bidders without experience similar to that provided in this bid document.

1. _____________________________________________________________________

GOVERNMENT ENTITY/COMPANY NAME

ADDRESS PHONE

CONTACT PERSON TITLE

EMAIL ADDRESS (PRIMARY) EMAIL ADDRESS (SECONDARY)

SCOPE OF WORK

CONTRACT PERIOD

2. _____________________________________________________________________

GOVERNMENT ENTITY/COMPANY NAME

ADDRESS PHONE

CONTACT PERSON TITLE

EMAIL ADDRESS (PRIMARY) EMAIL ADDRESS (SECONDARY)

SCOPE OF WORK

3. _____________________________________________________________________

GOVERNMENT ENTITY/COMPANY NAME

ADDRESS PHONE

CONTACT PERSON TITLE

EMAIL ADDRESS (PRIMARY) EMAIL ADDRESS (SECONDARY)

SCOPE OF WORK

This Form must be SIGNED and the Original Returned with Bid response

CERTFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY

By submitting a bid or proposal I response to this solicitation, the bidder/proposer certifies that at the time of submission, he/she is not on the Federal Government’s list of suspended, ineligible, or debarred contractors.

In the event of placement on the list between the time of bid/proposal submission and time of award, the bidder/ proposer will notify the Burnet County Purchasing Agent. Failure to do may result in terminating this contract for default.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE DATE

PRINT NAME

SUBCONTRACTOR LIST

Bidders shall list below all work that will be subcontracted under this contract. Provide the company name of all subcontractors identified by the bid due date in the space provided.

Area to be Subcontracted Company Name/Address of Sub-Contractor Dollar Value

VENDOR COMPLIANCE WITH RECIPROCITY ON NON-RESIDENT

BIDDERS

Government Code 2252.002 provides that, in order to be awarded a contract as low bidder, a non-resident bidder must bid projects for construction, improvements, supplies or services in Texas at an amount lower than the lowest Texas resident bidder by the same amount that a Texas resident bidder would be required to underbid a non-resident bidder in order to obtain a comparable contract in the state in which the non-resident’s principal place of business is located.

A non-resident bidder is a contractor whose corporate offices or principal place of business is outside of the state of Texas. This requirement does not apply to a contract involving Federal funds. The appropriate blanks in Section A must be filled out by all out-of-state or non-resident bidders in order for your bid to meet specifications. The failure of out-of-state or non-resident contractors to do so will automatically disqualify that bidder. Resident bidders must check the blank in Section B.

A. Non-resident vendors in ________________________(give state), our principal place of business, are required to be __________ percent lower than resident bidders by state law.

A copy of the statute is attached.

Non-resident vendors in ______________________(give state), our principal place of business, are not required to underbid resident bidders.

B. Our principal place of business or corporate offices are in the State of Texas: ________.

BIDDER:

COMPANY NAME

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

PRINTED NAME

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

TITLE

HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESSES (HUB) POLICY

I. POLICY STATEMENT

The Burnet County Commissioners Court, being the policy development and budgetary control unit of county government, will strive to ensure that all businesses, regardless of size, economic, social or ethnic status have an equal opportunity to participate in the County’s procurement processes. The County is committed to promote full and equal business opportunity for all businesses to supply the goods and services needed to support the mission and operations of county government, and seeks to encourage the use of certified historically underutilized businesses (HUBs) through the use of race, ethnic and gender neutral means. It is the policy of Burnet County to involve certified HUBs to the greatest extent feasible in the County’s procurement of goods, equipment, services and construction projects while maintaining competition and quality of work standards. The County affirms the good faith efforts of firms who recognize and practice similar business standards.

II. DEFINITIONS

Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs), also known as a disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE), are generally business enterprises at least 51% of which is owned, and the management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more persons who is/are socially and economically disadvantaged because of his or her identification as a member of certain groups, including women, Black Americans, Mexican Americans and other Americans of Hispanic origin, Asian Americans and American Indians.

Certified HUBs includes business enterprises that meet the definition of a HUB and who meet the certification requirements of certification agencies recognized by Burnet County.

Businesses include firms, corporations, sole proprietorships, vendors, supplier’s contractors, subcontractors, professionals and other similar references when referring to a business that provides goods and/or services regardless of the commodity category.

Statutory bid limit refers to the Texas Local Government Code provisions that require competitive bidding for many items valued at greater than $50,000.

III. POLICY GUIDELINES

A. Burnet County, its contractors, their subcontractors and suppliers, as well as all vendors of goods, equipment and services shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, mental or physical disability, veteran’s status or political affiliation in the award and/or performance of contracts. All entities doing business or anticipating doing business with County shall support, encourage and implement affirmative steps toward a common goal of establishing equal opportunity for all citizens and businesses of the County.

B. Burnet County will use and recognize the State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business certification process in conjunction with the implementation of this policy.

The County may recognize other agencies’ certification processes recognized by the State of Texas. Burnet County reserves the right to review the certification status of any vendor applying to do business with the County. The review will be accomplished to determine the validity and authenticity of the vendor’s certification as a HUB.

C. The Commissioners Court may establish HUB target goals. Through a systematic approach of soliciting quotes, bids and proposals from certified HUBs and in compliance with applicable state and federal law this policy will strive to meet those goals.

1. Target goals should consider:

a. The availability of HUB firms within the specific category of goods or services to be procured; and

b. The diversity of the County’s population.

2. The goals should be reviewed and amended periodically.

3. The program may apply to all County procurements including construction and professional services.

4. Particular attention will be given to HUB participation on purchases in excess of the statutory bid limit.

5. Commissioners Court will use good faith efforts to meet the goals of this policy.

D. Burnet County will actively seek and encourage HUBs to participate in all facets of the procurement process by:

1. Utilizing the State of Texas Historically Underutilized Business vendor database.

2. Advertising bids on the County’s website and in the local newspaper.

3. Providing bid notice to minority Chambers of Commerce within Burnet County, if applicable.

E. As prescribed by law, the purchase of one or more items costing in excess of the statutory bid limit must comply with the competitive bid process. Where possible, those bids will be structured to include and encourage the participation of HUB firms in the procurement process.

F. A HUB Policy statement shall be included in all specifications. The County will consider the bidder’s responsiveness to the HUB Policy in the evaluation of bids and proposals. Failure to demonstrate a good faith effort to comply with the County’s HUB policy may result in a bid or proposal being considered non-responsive to specifications.

G. The Purchasing Department will actively search the State Comptroller’s HUB vendor list in the quotation process for purchases under the statutory bid limit.

H. Nothing in this policy shall be construed to require the County to award a contract other than to the lowest responsive bidder as required by law. This policy is narrowly tailored in accordance with applicable law.

IV. ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDELINES

A. The Purchasing Office shall serve as the County’s HUB Office with responsibility for the implementation, monitoring and general operations of the HUB policy. The Purchasing Director shall serve as the County HUB Officer.

1. The HUB Officer will establish procedures to implement this policy across the full spectrum of the procurement process. The County HUB Office will periodically review with department head and elected officials regarding procurement opportunities.

2. Managing the policy and training buyers and other County personnel in order to meet County goals will be the responsibility of the HUB Office.

3. The HUB Office will cooperate with other local government entities to increase HUB participation throughout the county and region. The HUB Office is encouraged to participate in educational and other outreach programs to assist HUB firms.

4. Any complaints and/or recommendations regarding the implementation of this policy will be received and reviewed by the HUB Officer. Further, the HUB Office will audit for compliance to the HUB Policy on eligible projects after award, during the performance of the contract and after completion, while also making any recommendations to Commissioner's Court regarding any irregularities or misrepresentations of facts as they relate to compliance with the policy. The HUB Office will review documentation submitted by HUB firms in compliance with this policy.

FOR DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES ONLY

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) are encouraged to participate in Burnet County’s bid process. The Purchasing Office will provide additional clarification of specifications, assistance with Bid Proposal Forms, and further explanation of bidding procedures to those DBEs who request it.

Representatives from DBE companies should identify themselves as such and submit a copy of the Certification.

The County recognizes the certifications of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Historically Underutilized Business Program. All companies seeking information concerning DBE certification are urged to contact The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts at 800-531-5441, extension 3- 6958 or 512-463-6958.

If your company is already certified, attach a copy of your certification to this form and return with bid.

REPRESENTATIVE TITLE

ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

PHONE FAX

EMAIL ADDRESS (PRIMARY) EMAIL ADDRESS (SECONDARY)

Indicate all that apply:

______ Minority-Owned Business Enterprise

______ Women-Owned Business Enterprise

______ Disadvantaged Business Enterprise

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295

Complete Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 if there are interested parties.

Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties.

OFFICE USE ONLY

1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place of business.

2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is being filed.

3 Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract.

Name of Interested Party

City, State, Country (place of business)

Nature of Interest (check applicable)

Controlling Intermediary

5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party.

6 AFFIDAVIT I swear, or affirm, under penalty of perjury, that the above disclosure is true and correct.

Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity

AFFIX NOTARY STAMP / SEAL ABOVE

Sworn to and subscribed before me, by the said , this the day of , 20 , to certify which, witness my hand and seal of office.

Signature of officer administering oath Printed name of officer administering oath Title of officer administering oath

Must file this form online at www.ethics.state.tx.us/File

Please include a printed copy of this notarized form with bid response.

http://www.ethics.state.tx.us/File

HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION

NOTE: FAILURE TO SIGN AND RETURN THIS FORM WITH BID RESPONSE MAY RESULT IN YOUR BID BEING REJECTED

This verification must be completed, signed, and returned by Bidder unless the business is a sole proprietorship or has less than 10 full time employees. Please sign and date below if you are exempt from this requirement.

1. I certify my business is a sole proprietorship or has less than 10 full-time employees.

DATE SIGNATURE OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE

If #1 is not applicable to your company, please move to #2 below.

2. I, ___________________________________(Name), the undersigned representative of (Company Name and Address)__________________________________________________ (hereafter referred to as Company) being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, after being duly sworn by the undersigned notary, do hereby depose and verify under oath that the company named-above, under the provisions of Subtitle F, Title 10, Government Code Chapter 2270:

1. Does not boycott Israel currently; and

2. Will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract the above-named

Company, business or individual with Burnet County, Texas.

Pursuant to Section 2270.001, Texas Government Code:

1. “Boycott Israel” means refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes; and

2. “Company” means a for-profit sole proprietorship, organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or any limited liability company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company or affiliate of those entities or business associations that exist to make a profit.

DATE SIGNATURE OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE

On this, the _____ day of ___________________, 20____, personally appeared ________________________________________, the above-named person, who after by me being duly sworn, did swear and confirm that the above is true and correct.

NOTARY SEAL _____________________________

NOTARY SIGNATURE

FELONY CONVICTION NOTIFICATION

Any person and/or business entity that enters into a contract with the Burnet County must give advance notice if any employee or an owner or operator of the business entity has been convicted of a felony.

The notice must include a general description of the conduct resulting in the conviction of a felony.

The notice must also describe the role that the employee, owner, or operator will perform in executing the contract.

Burnet County may require substitution of employees in the performance of the contract. Burnet County may terminate a contract with a person or business entity if the County determines that the person or business entity failed to give notice as required by this clause, misrepresented the conduct resulting in the conviction, or failed to substitute personnel at the County’s request.

I, the undersigned agent for the firm named below, certify that the information concerning notification of felony convictions has been reviewed by me and the following information furnished is true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature of Authorized Company Official Date

Authorized Company Official’s Name and Title (Printed)

Firm Name

A. My firm is not owned or operated by anyone who has been convicted of a felony nor does it have any employees who have been convicted of a felony:

B. My firm has employee(s) or is owned or operated by the following individual(s) who has/have been convicted of a felony:

Person 1 Person 2

C. Provide a general description of the conduct resulting in the conviction of a felony.

Signature of Authorized Company Official Date

D. Describe the role that the person(s) convicted of a felony will play in the performance of the contract.

GC 2252.152 CERTIFICATION FORM

CONTRACTS WITH COMPANIES ENGAGED IN BUSINESS WITH IRAN,

SUDAN, OR FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS PROHIBITED -

CERTIFICATION

I, _______________________________________________, the undersigned representative of

(Company or business name) being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2252, Section 2252.152 and Section 2252.153, certify that the company named above is not listed on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas concerning the listing of companies that are identified under Section 806.051, Section

807.051 or Section 2253.153. I further certify that should the above-named company enter into a contract that is on said listing of companies on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas which do business with Iran, Sudan or any Foreign Terrorist Organization, I will immediately notify the Burnet County Purchasing Office.

SIGNATURE OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE

NAME OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE (PRINT)

TITLE

DATE

NON-COLLUSION/ANTI-TRUST AFFIDAVIT

The Company has not given, offered to give, 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 response. Failure to sign this document or signing it with a false statement shall void the submitted offer or any resulting contracts.

Neither the Company or the firm, corporation, partnership, or institution represented by the Company 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 offer made to any competitor or any other person engaged in such line of business. The Company’s signature herein assigns to the County any and all claims for overcharges associated with his contract for this project, which arise under the Antitrust Laws of the United States, 15 USCA, Section 1, Et. Seq. (1973). By signing this proposal, Company certifies that if a Texas address is shown as its address, Company qualifies as a Texas Resident Bidder as defined in Section 2252.001, Texas Government Code.

SIGNATURE OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE

NAME OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE (PRINT)

TITLE

COMPANY’S CORPORATE CHARTER NO.

GC 2274 CERTIFICATION FORM

FIREARM ENTITIES AND TRADE ASSOCIATIONS

DISCRIMINATION CERTIFICATION

I, ___________________________________ the undersigned representative of

(Company or business name) being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2274 verify that this company or business (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. If Respondent does not make that verification, Respondent must indicate in its Response and state why the verification is not required.

APPLICABILITY: This clause applies only to a contract that:

(1) is between a governmental entity and a company with at least 10 full-time employees; and

(2) has a value of at least $100,000 that is paid wholly or partly from public funds of the governmental entity.

SIGNATURE OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE

NAME OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE (PRINT)

TITLE

CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, AND

OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

Offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that it and its principals:

1. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal, State, or local department or agency.

2. Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction: violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

3. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph 2 of this certification; and

4. Have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.

I understand that a false statement on this certification may be grounds for rejection of this proposal or termination of the award.

COMPANY NAME

SIGNATURE OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE

NAME OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE (PRINT)

TITLE

DATE

_________ I am unable to certify the above statements. My explanation is attached.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

The County is issuing this BID in accordance with applicable laws that allow an agreement with a private entity that displays demonstrated competence and qualifications to perform the requested task.

The County reserves the right to terminate this process and to cancel or modify this solicitation process at any time. In no event will the County or any of its respective agents, representatives, consultants, directors, officers, or employees be liable for, or otherwise obligated to reimburse, the costs incurred in preparation of this BID, or any other related costs. The prospective firms shall be fully responsible for all costs incurred in the preparation and/or presentation of the BID submittals. The BID submittals will become the property of the County.

All submissions shall be subject to the Texas Public Information Act unless the respondent clearly and prominently identifies a particular submittal item as proprietary and said item unequivocally qualifies for this exception under the Act as determined by the Attorney General.

In connection with the BID, the County reserves all rights (which rights may be exercised by the County in its sole discretion) available to it under applicable laws, including without limitation, and with or without cause and with or without notice, the right to:

1. Cancel this BID, in whole or in part, at any time before the execution of contract by the County, without incurring any cost, obligations or liabilities.

2. Issue addenda, supplements, and modifications to this BID.

3. Revise and modify, at any time before the BID submittal due date, the factors and/or weights of factors the County will consider in evaluating BID submittals and to otherwise revise or expand its evaluation methodology as set forth herein.

4. Extend the BID submittal due date.

5. Investigate the qualifications of any firm under consideration and require confirmation of information furnished by a firm.

6. Require additional information from a firm concerning contents of its BID submittal and/or require additional evidence of qualifications.

7. Waive or permit corrections to data submitted with any response to this BID until such time as the County declares, in writing, that a particular stage or phase of its review of the responses has been completed or closed.

8. Reject at any time, any or all submittals, responses and BID submittals received.

9. Terminate, at any time, evaluations of responses received.

10. Appoint an evaluation committee to review BID submittals or responses, make recommendations and seek the assistance of outside experts and consultants in BID submittal evaluation.

11. Hold interviews and conduct discussions and correspondence with one or more of the firms responding to this BID to seek an improved understanding and evaluation of the responses to this BID.

12. Seek or obtain data from any source that has the potential to improve the understanding and evaluation of the responses to this BID.

13. Disclose information contained in a BID submittal to the public as required under the Texas Public Information Act.

14. Authorize firms to substitute key personnel until the County declares, in writing, that a particular stage or phase of its review has been completed and closed.

15. Waive deficiencies in a BID submittal, accept and review a non-conforming BID submittal or seek clarifications or supplements to a BID submittal.

16. Disqualify any firm that changes its BID submittal without the County’s authorization.

17. Exercise any other right reserved or afforded to the County under this BID. The County reserves the right to modify the process, in its sole discretion, to address applicable law and/or the best interest of the County.

The County shall not, under any circumstances, be bound by or be liable for any obligations with respect to any services until such time (if at all) a contract has been awarded and all approvals obtained in form and substance satisfactory to the County have been executed and authorized by the County, and then only to the extent of such agreements.

COMPANY NAME

SIGNATURE OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE

NAME OF COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE (PRINT)

TITLE

DATE

MAILING ADDRESS

CITY STATE ZIP CODE

SIGNATURE FORM

The undersigned, on behalf of and as the authorized representative of Bidder, agrees this bid becomes the property of Burnet County after the official opening.

The undersigned affirms that the Bidder has familiarized himself with the local conditions under which the work is to be performed; satisfied himself of the conditions of delivery, handling and storage of equipment and all other matters that may be incidental to the work, before submitting a bid.

The undersigned agrees, on behalf of Bidder, that if the bid is accepted, Bidder will furnish all materials and services upon which price(s) are offered, at the price(s) and upon the terms and conditions contained in the specifications. The period for acceptance of this bid will be sixty (60) calendar days.

The undersigned affirms that they are duly authorized to execute this contract, that this bid has not been prepared in collusion with any other Bidder, nor any employee of Burnet County, and that the contents of this bid have not been communicated to any other Bidder or to any…