CSP 26-08-10

LSC Kingwood Fire Science Water Line and Septic System Project

Issue Date: 8/28/2026

Questions Deadline: 9/11/2026 12:00 PM (CT)

Response Deadline: 9/25/2026 02:00 PM (CT)

Contact Information Contact: Lydia Sterling, Sr Commodity Manager Address: Procurement Department

5000 Research Forest Drive The Woodlands, TX 77381

Email: lydia.sterling@lonestar.edu

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Event Information Number: CSP 26-08-10 Title: LSC Kingwood Fire Science Water Line and Septic System Project Type: Competitive Sealed Proposal Issue Date: 8/28/2026 Question Deadline: 9/11/2026 12:00 PM (CT) Response Deadline: 9/25/2026 02:00 PM (CT) Notes: This CSP is for the LSC Kingwood Fire Science Water Line and Septic System

Project.

It is the intent of this solicitation to contract with a vendor that can complete the project stated in the Scope of Work at Lone Star College System's Kingwood campus.

Please direct any questions regarding this CSP to Lydia Sterling, Sr. Commodity Manager, through the questions and answers tab. Competitive Sealed Proposals shall be submitted electronically through the Lone Star College System eBid system. Bidders are required to read the Special Conditions and to comply with all bid terms. The Lone Star College System will be accepting proposals on a continual basis from the issue date of the CSP until it is opened at 2:00 p.m. CST on September 25, 2026.

The proposals will be opened and read aloud virtually at 2:00 p.m. CST on September 25, 2026. (Webex link listed in the "Bid Activities" Tab).

The Lone Star College System ("LSCS" or "The System") enrolls over 80,000 credit students each semester providing high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education. LSCS is also training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success.

The System consists of 24 locations, including eight colleges, seven centers, and eight Workforce Centers of Excellence, all located in the greater Houston area.

Fully accredited, the Lone Star College System offers industry-specific certifications, associates and workforce bachelor’s degrees and it’s 7,300 employees are committed to supporting students both in and outside the classroom.

The System serves an area of more than 2,700 square miles with a total population of 2.7 million residents, provides an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion and is a major and growing contributor to the local economy.

Mario K. Castillo, J.D., serves as Chancellor of LSCS, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area. LSCS has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education and recognized by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® as one of this year’s Best Workplaces in Texas™. Visit LoneStar.edu to learn more.

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Billing Information Contact: Accounts Payable Address: 5000 Research Forest Drive

The Woodlands, TX 77381 Phone: 1 (832) 813-6551 Email: accounts.payable@lonestar.edu

Bid Activities

1st Ad and CSP Release 8/28/2026 11:00:00 AM (CT) Bid Issue and First Advertisement

Second Advertisement 9/4/2026

Mandatory Site Visit 9/9/2026 9:00:00 AM (CT) Mandatory Site Visit: September 9, 2026 at 9 AM (Meeting room will be communicated through the bid messages)

*Procurement will demonstrate how to submit a response in the e-bid system prior to walking the site*

Deadline for Questions 9/11/2026 12:00:00 PM (CT)

Questions End: 9-11-2026 at 12 PM

Responses to Questions 9/18/2026 12:00:00 PM (CT)

Responses due

Public Bid Opening 9/25/2026 2:00:00 PM (CT)

CSP 26-08-10 LSC Kingwood Fire Science Water Line and Septic System Project

Join from the meeting link https://lonestar.webex.com/lonestar/j.php?MTID=m493672c8cd76ad34b24c420604602cfb

Evaluations 10/5/2026

Proposal Evaluations

Anticipate Board Meeting 12/3/2026 Anticipated date to present to the Board of Trustees for approval and award.

Bid Attachments

26 0813 - LSC Kingwood FTF_Approved PUB Plans_260813.pdf Download

26 0813 - LSC Kingwood FTF_Approved PUB Plans

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26 0814 SOW Water Line 12 & 8 RV1.pdf Download

26 0814 SOW Water Line

26 0818 SOW Septic System.pdf Download

26 0818 SOW Septic System

OGC-S-2016-02_Uniform_General_Conditions.pdf Download

General Terms and Conditions

OGC-S-2010-07 Owner-Contractor Construction Agreement For UGC.pdf Download

Sample Agreement - Owner-Contractor Construction Agreement

DB Wage Rates Combined for Harris and Montgomery Counties 8-25-2026.pdf Download

Davis-Bacon Wages for Harris County and Montgomery County, Construction and Highway

Insurance Table for Construction and Renovation Projects 8-25-26.pdf Download

Insurance Table for Construction and Renovation Projects

W-9 Revised March 2024.pdf View Online

W-9 From - March 2024

Requested Attachments

Insurance Requirements (Attachment required)

Please submit documentation to support the insurance requirements in attribute #7.

Schedule of Values (Attachment required)

Attach the documentation to support the requirement listed in Attribute #7.

W-9 Form (Attachment required)

Please attach a complete and executed current Form W-9. This item is a required attachment listed in attribute #76.

Bond Requirements (Attachment required)

Attach any pertinent bond requirement listed in Attribute #81.

Licenses and Supporting Documentation (Attachment required)

Provide relevant documentation (licenses, registrations, etc) to support Qualifications responses in relation to attributes #82-87.

Safety Requirement (Attachment required)

Attach any required documentation requested in Attribute #89.

Project Schedule (Attachment required)

Attach documentation to support your proposed project schedule proposed in Attribute #90 here.

Tariff Documentation If applicable - Attach any documentation to support tariff pricing requests in relation to attribute #80.

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Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295 If you have completed the Form 1295 for this proposal and wish to submit it with your proposal. Please attach a completed Form 1295.

As stated in Attribute #18, Proposers must file Form 1295 electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission using the online filing application, which can be found at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/. Proposers must use the filing application on the Texas Ethics Commission’s website to enter the required information on Form 1295. Proposers must print a copy of the completed form, which will include a certification of filing containing a unique certification number. The Form 1295 must be signed by an authorized agent of the business entity. The completed Form 1295 with the certification of filing certificate number and signatures must be filed with Lone Star College. Proposer can attach the completed form here.

Bid Attributes

1 NOTICE TO OFFERORS

This Competitive Sealed Proposal (or "CSP) is the intention of the Lone Star College System ("LSCS" or "The System") to purchase services for the LSC-Kingwood Fire Science Water Line and Septic System Project.

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2269, Lone Star College System will evaluate proposals and award a contract to the Proposer whose proposal represents the Best Value to Lone Star College System.

All prices and/or discounts are to be effective from the time of submission until completion of the project and acceptance by the System. Prices for items requiring delivery are to include delivery charges FOB Lone Star College System.

The System may award a contract for any or all of the items of this proposal. A bidder may be awarded on some or all items depending on the System's needs. If a bidder will not accept a partial award, but will accept only an award for all the items proposed, this stipulation must be stated clearly in the proposal response. This agreement is subject to the appropriation of funds by the System in its budget adopted for any fiscal year for the specific purpose of making payments pursuant to the Agreement. The obligations of the System in any fiscal year for which this agreement is in effect shall constitute a current expense of the System for that fiscal year only, and shall not constitute an indebtedness of the System beyond that fiscal year. In the event of non-appropriation of funds in any fiscal year to make payments pursuant to this Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated. Quantities listed are an estimate and should not be construed to be a guarantee of either minimum or maximum since purchases are dependent upon actual need and available funds. Official LSCS purchase orders will be issued on an as-needed basis.

The use of manufacturers’ specifications (Design Guides) by the System is to be considered informative, giving the bidder information as to the minimum requirements of the items requested. Any proposed alternates MUST MEET OR EXCEED these requirements in order to be considered. If unsure from description that item to be offered meets or exceeds specifications, it is the bidder’s responsibility to further research the design guide. The bidder shall note any deviations from specifications and shall note those changes in specifications as a bidder note.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS : Bidders may submit questions regarding this bid online through the LSCS eBid system under the Questions tab. The questions and answers will be made available to all bidders in the Questions tab. It is the bidders’ responsibility to check the bid to see if any answers have been posted. The deadline for submitting questions is listed in the "Bid Information" and "Bid Activities" tabs of the CSP.

The System reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive any irregularities and/or technicalities in responses received, or award a part nut not all of the work involved in the Project(s). The System, in its sole discretion, will determine whether any or all of the responses are responsive and reserves the right to make a determination as to whether any one or more respondents are qualified.

I have read and understand this information.

(Required: Check if applicable)

2 Laws, Regulations and Policy

Laws, Regs and Policy

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1. This solicitation shall be governed by the following documents unless an exception is otherwise taken within this solicitation. Some documents are incorporated by reference only, and may not be attached as part of this solicitation, though they will be considered enforced as part of the solicitation.

1. Texas Education Code 44.031.

2. Texas Government Code 2269.

3. Texas Government Code 2254.

4. Purchasing and Acquisition, LSC Policy III.D.

5. Notice to Offerors, Attribute #1 of this solicitation.

6. All other Attributes and attached documents included in the "Attachments" tab within this solicitation

2.Competitive Sealed Proposals shall be submitted through this eBidding system. Although the Lone Star College System is legally required to accept paper quotes, we strongly request that bidders submit their proposal electronically through the LSCS eBidding system. Please feel free to contact the appropriate Commodity Manager if you require any assistance with this submittal. Electronic bidding will eliminate errors, eliminate unnecessary work, and is more friendly to the environment. Your cooperation is appreciated. Proposals must be submitted on or before the designated hour of the due date specified.

3.The bidder, by his/her electronic signature and/ or submission of response, represents that he/she is authorized to bind bidder to fully comply with terms and conditions of this proposal, including all forms and attachments included and/or referenced herein, for the amount(s) shown on the electronic bid form(s).

4.All proposals must provide goods and services at the price offered and accepted by the Lone Star College System Board of Trustees. Quantity requirements are a close approximation, but the right to make variations is reserved. Any failure to provide the goods or services at the price offered and accepted by the Board Trustee may result in legal action being taken against the successful bidder for breach of contract, deceptive trade practices, and all other remedies, legal or otherwise, available to Lone Star College System.

5.Amendments to proposals will represent a true and correct statement and shall contain no cause for claim of omission or error.

6.The Board of Trustees of the Lone Star College System reserves the right to reject any and all offers and to waive any formalities or irregularities and to make the award of the contract in the best interest of the School System. All protests must be filed in writing with the Executive Director of Procurement within 10 days.

7.This Contract may be terminated without cause by System or bidder by giving sixty (60) days written notice to the other party. Bidder’s notice is proper if sent to the System’s Legal Department as listed on the System's website.

System’s notice is proper if sent to bidder’s contact address as indicated in this proposal. In the event of termination not caused by bidder, the bidder shall be paid for services performed to the date of termination in accordance with the terms of this Contract. If bidder fails to provide the services required under this Contract in any manner, or otherwise fails to comply with the terms of this Contract or violates any policy, regulation or other law which applies to its performance, System may terminate this Contract by giving five (5) calendar days written notice.

8.System specifications have been developed to show minimal standards for the products specified. In those instances where brands are referenced, products equal to or exceeding specifications may be offered as alternates.

9.Proposals must show the unit price based on the specified quantity and pack size requested. Bidders are to offer pricing on proposed items as listed. If offering other than the specified quantity or pack size requested, price should be listed as an ALTERNATE. In addition, the description must list all differences from the specified unit of measure and/or pack size. If this requirement is not followed, the System reserves the right to reject the proposal submitted on that particular item.

10.In the event any article to be sold or delivered hereunder is covered by any patent, copyright, trademark, or application thereof, the seller shall indemnify and hold harmless the System, officers, Trustees, Agents, and employees from any and all loss, cost expenses and legal fees on account of any claims, legal actions, or judgments on account of manufacture, sale or use of such article in violation, infringement or the lack of rights under such patent, copyright, trademark or application.

11.Deliveries shall include transportation costs F.O.B. destination, Lone Star College System, and further

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12. Inside Deliveries and Installation: Items marked and or designated as inside delivery and installation shall include: delivery of items, unload, set-up and install, and remove all debris and trash. If necessary, the floor shall be swept and or vacuumed so as the condition of the floor is returned to its original state.

13. Drop shipments may be refused if they are not labeled with a Lone Star College System purchase order number. Bidder will be required to pay re-delivery charges, if omitted from the paperwork. Drop shipments must include total quantity ordered for a given item.

14. In accordance with Education Code 44.031(b), in evaluating qualified proposals for contract award, the Lone Star College System will use the Best Value Method to determine the awarded Bidder(s).

A.In determining Best Value, the System shall consider the following or as adjusted in the "Evaluation Criteria and Scoring" attribute. NOTE: Order does not represent priority:

1.Purchase price; 2.Reputation of the Bidder or the Bidder’s goods or services; 3.Quality of the Bidder’s goods or services; 4.Extent to which the goods or services meet the needs of The System; 5.Bidder’s past relationship with The System; 6.The impact on the ability of The System to comply with laws and rules relating to historically underutilized businesses; 7.Total long-term cost to The System to acquire the goods or services; 8.For a contract for goods and services, other than goods and services related to telecommunications and information services, building construction and maintenance, or instructional materials, whether the vendor or the vendor’s ultimate parent company or majority owner:

a. has its principal place of business in Texas; or

b. employs at least 500 persons in Texas; and 9.Any other relevant factor specifically listed in the proposal.

B. Discount from terms on invoice will not be considered in the evaluation of the proposal.

C. See Notice to Offerors and/or Special Conditions for any additional details.

15. The Lone Star College System is exempt from all applicable Federal and State Tax. Tax-exempt information will be furnished upon request.

16. Payments will be made within N45 days and credit card payments are N15 days after receipt of original invoice for each shipment completed (where merchandise has been received in good order). Invoices indicating discount for early payment will be paid accordingly at the System’s discretion. Only the company listed on the electronically signed proposal shall invoice and receive payment for those items. All invoices shall be emailed or mailed to the Bill To address listed on the purchase order.

17.Per SB 1, Sec. 44.034, a person or business entity that enters into a contract with a school System must give advance notice to the System if the person or an owner or operator of the business entity has been convicted of a felony. The Felony Conviction Notification must include a general description of the conduct resulting in the conviction of a felony.

18.Insurance coverage is required. A copy of current coverage for General Liability, Workman’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability with Statutory Limits, Automobile Liability and Excess Liability shall be furnished with the response. After board approval of the contract, bidder shall name Lone Star College as the Certificate Holder and

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19.All bidders shall submit at least three (3) references from companies and/or school Systems (other than the Lone Star College System) for which bidder has provided similar products. References should include the company name, contact name, email address, and telephone number. Proposals submitted without three (3) references may be disqualified from consideration.

20.EDGAR: bidders must comply with the REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR NON- FEDERAL ENTITY

CONTRACTS UNDER FEDERAL AWARDS APPENDIX II TO 2 CFR PART 200

21.All awarded vendors shall complete the Texas Ethics Commission’s Form 1295 located on the Texas Ethics Commission website. (https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm)

I have read and understand this information.

(Required: Check if applicable)

3 Project Overview

The Lone Star College System is seeking competitive sealed proposals from qualified contractors to provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permitting, testing, inspections, and closeout services necessary to construct:

Public 12-inch water main Public 8-inch water main Private 8-inch fire service line Fire-rated compound water meter assembly vault RPZ backflow prevention assembly Aerobic septic system with drip irrigation disposal field Related utility appurtenances, testing, restoration, startup, and commissioning services

Estimated Budget - $500,000

The project shall be completed in accordance with approved plans, applicable City of Houston standards, TCEQ requirements, and all associated contract documents.

Liquidated Damages Proposers are advised that Liquidated Damages may be assessed for failure to achieve Substantial Completion and/or Final Completion within the Contract Time established in the Contract Documents. The applicable Liquidated Damages amount, if any, and all related terms and conditions shall be identified in the Owner-Contractor Construction Agreement.

Proposers shall include all costs associated with timely completion of the work in their Proposal Price.

I have read and understand this information.

(Required: Check if applicable)

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4 Procurement Anticipated Schedule

Event Date

CSP Issued 08-28-2026

Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference 09-09-2026

Site Visit 09-09-2026

Deadline for Questions 09-11-2026

Responses to Questions Posted 09-18-2026

Proposal Due Date 09-25-2026

Evaluation Period 10-05-2026

*Board Approval 12-03-2026

Notice of Intent to Award TBD

Contract Execution TBD

Notice to Proceed TBD

*Subject to change at discretion of Lone Star College System*

I have read and understand this information.

(Optional: Check if applicable)

5 Review of Scope of Work Documents

The Scope of Work documents are listed in the Attachments tab (Items #1, 2, & 3). Please acknowledge that your firm has read and understand the requirements of the Scope of Work for this solicitation and are able to submit a proposal in compliance with these documents.

I have read and agree to comply.

(Required: Check if applicable)

6 Evaluation Criteria

Award of a contract resulting from this CSP, if made, will be to the responsible Proposer whose proposal is determined to provide the best value to Lone Star College System. Evaluation will be based on the criteria identified below and any other factors permitted by Texas Government Code Chapter 2269. The System reserves the right to conduct discussions, request clarifications, negotiate, and request best and final offers, when determined to be in the best interest of the System.

Criteria Points

Price 50

Relevant Experience 10

Project Team 5

Technical Approach 5

Schedule 20

Safety Record 5

Firm Qualifications 5

Total 100

I have read and understand this information.

(Required: Check if applicable)

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7 Insurance and Bond Requirements

Insurance Requirements

The successful Proposer shall comply with all insurance requirements contained in the Contract Documents.

Required insurance coverages include, but are not limited to:

• Workers' Compensation Insurance

• Employer's Liability Insurance

• Commercial General Liability Insurance

• Automobile Liability Insurance

• Builder's Risk Insurance

• Umbrella Liability Insurance

• Contractors Pollution Liability Insurance All insurance shall comply with the requirements contained in the Contract Documents.

Schedule of Values The successful Proposer shall submit a Schedule of Values in accordance with the Contract Documents and Owner requirements. The Schedule of Values shall serve as the basis for progress payments throughout the Project.

I have read and understand this information.

(Required: Check if applicable)

8 Contract Documents

The Contract Documents include:

1. Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) and all Addenda

2. Execution of Offer

3. Proposal Pricing Form (from Ion Wave Bid Doc)

4. Owner-Contractor Construction Agreement

5. Uniform General Conditions

6. Drawings

7. Specifications

8. Approved Change Orders

9. Notice to Proceed

10. Other documents specifically identified in the Agreement.

The Owner-Contractor Construction Agreement shall govern Contract Sum, Contract Time, Substantial Completion, Final Completion, Liquidated Damages, notices, and other contract administration requirements.

Order of Precedence In the event of a conflict between Contract Documents, the order of precedence shall be as established in the Owner-Contractor Agreement and Uniform General Conditions.

I have read and understand this information.

(Required: Check if applicable)

9 Vendor Contact During The CSP Process

During the CSP process, proposers are only allowed to contact the Commodity Manager or Procurement Department regarding any aspect of the CSP. Proposers SHALL NOT contact any other System employee, Board Trustee member or System consultant during this proposal solicitation, evaluation, and award process without prior approval of the Executive Director of Procurement. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

I Agree I do not agree (Required: Check only one)

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Vendor Disqualification

The Bidder SHALL NOT contact any other System employee, Board Trustee member or System consultant during this proposal solicitation, evaluation, and award process without prior approval of the Executive Director of Procurement. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.

The LSCS Procurement Department or Evaluation Committee reserves the right to disqualify a vendor's submission if discrepancies are identified. Examples of such discrepancies include, but are not limited to:

Submitting an incomplete bid response.

Not meeting a mandatory requirement set forth in the bid attributes.

Incorrect scope of work listed in the response.

Not submitting a response prior to the required bid closing date and time.

Vendor involvement in the creation of the solicitation specifications.

Vendor collusion – receiving information from employees during blackout period that could give them an unfair advantage.

Any other relevant factor documented by the Evaluation Committee.

I have read and agree.

(Required: Check if applicable)

Short-Listing

The System may shortlist the Proposers based upon responses to the above items. If necessary, the System will conduct interviews/demonstrations. The System will notify each Proposer on the shortlist, if such presentation is required. These presentations will provide an opportunity for the Proposers to respond to questions posed by the evaluators and to clarify their proposals through exhibition and discussion. The System will not reimburse any costs associated with shortlisting.

I Agree I acknowledge.

(Required: Check only one)

Is your principal place of business located in Texas?

Yes No (Required: Check only one)

How many full-time employees are employed by your company in the State of Texas?

(Required: Numbers only)

Non-Collusion Statement

The undersigned affirms that they are duly authorized to execute this contract, that this company, corporation, firm, partnership or individual has not prepared this proposal in collusion with any other bidder and that the contents of this offer as to prices, terms or conditions of this said contract have not been communicated by the undersigned nor by any employee or agent to any other persons engaged in this type of business prior to the official opening of this proposal.

I Agree

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Felony Conviction Notification

State of Texas Education Code, Section 44.034, Notification of Criminal History, Subsection (a), states “a person or business entity that enters into a contract with a school System must give advance notice to the System if the person 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”.

Subsection (b) states “a school System may terminate a contract with a person or business entity if the System determines that the person or business entity failed to give notice as required by Subsection (a) or misrepresented the conduct resulting in the conviction. The System must compensate the person or business entity for services performed before the termination of the contract”. THIS NOTICE IS NOT REQUIRED OF A PUBLICLY-HELD CORPORATION The vendor is to certify that the information concerning notification of felony convictions has been reviewed and the information furnished is true to the best of my knowledge.

The company is a Publicly held corporation Owner / Operator has NOT been convicted of a felony

Owner / Operator HAS been convicted of a felony (Required: Check only one)

Felony Conviction Response

If you answered yes to the felony conviction statement, please state the name(s) of the felon(s) and give a general description of the conduct resulting in the conviction of a felony.

(Optional: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)

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Conflict of Interest Questionnaire Acknowledgement

Texas Local Government Code Chapter 176 requires vendors (or their agents) who enter or seek to enter into a contract with the System to complete and file Texas Ethics Commission Form COI

IF the vendor or agent (1) has an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer or member of the local government officer’s family as defined by Local Government Code 176.001

OR (2) has given a local government officer or a member of the local government officer’s family one or more gifts with an aggregate value specified by Local Government Code 176.003(a)(2)(B), OR has a family relationship with a local government officer.

The form must be filed with the System’s Procurement Department. Local government officers of the System are its Board of Trustees, its Chancellor, and any employee or agent of the System who exercises discretion in the planning, recommending, selecting, or contracting with a vendor.

Employees or agents of the System who exercise discretion in the planning, recommending, selecting, or contracting process may vary for each procurement, resulting in a vendor completing and filing more than one Form

COI.

Business Relationship means a connection between two or more parties based on commercial activity of one of the parties. The term does not include a connection based on:

(a) a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal, state, or local governmental entity or an agency of a federal, state, or local governmental entity;

(b) a transaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public; or

(c) a purchase or lease of goods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and that is subject to regular examination by, and reporting to, that agency.

Family member means a person related to another person within the first degree by consanguinity (blood) or affinity (marriage).

Form COI can be found at the Texas Ethics Commission website:

https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/forms/conflict/

If the filing of form CIQ is required, it must be filed within seven business days of starting discussions or negotiations or submitting a bid, proposal, or other correspondence relating to a potential contract and within seven business days of becoming aware of an employment or other business relationship or gifts to an officer that would require disclosure. It is a Class C misdemeanor to knowingly fail to file form CIQ. Chapter 176 requires that all forms be posted on the System’s Web site. If you have any questions regarding the filing of this form, you should contact your lawyer or other legal representative.

Please select the box to acknowledge that you have read, understand, and if applicable, completed and returned the FORM COI: Conf l ic t of Interest Quest ionnaire, as instructed on the Quest ionnaire located at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/forms/conflict/.

Yes, This applies to me or someone in my company. I will submit the form with my bid response.

No, I confirm I do not have a conflict of Interest based on these requirements.

(Required: Check only one)

Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295

Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295 – must be filled out electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission’s

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Lone Star College System is required to comply with House Bill 1295, which amended the Texas Government Code by adding Section 2252.908, Disclosure of Interested Parties. Section 2252.908 prohibits Lone Star College System from entering into a contract resulting from this CSP procurement process with a business entity unless the business entity submits a Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295) to Lone Star College System at the time the business entity submits the signed contract.

The Texas Ethics Commission has adopted rules requiring business entities to file Form 1295 electronically with the Commission.

The following definitions apply:

(1) “Business Entity” means an entity recognized by law through which business is conducted, including a sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation. TEX. GOV’T CODE § 2252.908(1).

(2) “Interested Party” means a person:

a) who has a controlling interest in a business entity with whom Lone Star College System contracts; or

b) who actively participates in facilitating the contract or negotiating the terms of the contract, including a broker, intermediary, adviser, or attorney for the business entity. TEX. GOV’T CODE § 2252.908(3).

(3) “Controlling interest” means:

a) an ownership interest or participating interest in a business entity by virtue of units, percentage, shares, stock, or otherwise that exceeds 10 percent;

b) membership on the board of directors or other governing body of a business entity of which the board or other governing body is composed of not more than 10 members; or

c) service as an officer of a business entity that has four or fewer officers, or service as one of the four officers most highly compensated by a business entity that has more than four officers. TEX. ETHICS COMM. RULE 46.3(c).

(4) “Intermediary” means a person who actively participates in the facilitation of the contract or negotiating the contract, including a broker, adviser, attorney, or representative of or agent for the business entity who:

a) receives compensation from the business entity for the person’s participation:

b) communicates directly with the governmental entity or state agency on behalf of the business entity regarding the contract; and

c) is not an employee of the business entity. TEX. ETHICS COMM. RULE 46.3(e).

Proposers must file Form 1295 electronically with the Texas Ethics Commission using the online filing application, which can be found at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm.

Proposers must use the filing application on the Texas Ethics Commission’s website to enter the required information on Form 1295. Proposers must print a copy of the completed form, which will include a certification of filing containing a unique certification number.

The Form 1295 must be signed by an authorized agent of the business entity. The completed Form 1295 with the certification of filing certificate number and signatures must be filed with Lone Star College System by including the form in the RFP, CSP, or RFQ response.

Lone Star College System must acknowledge the receipt of the filed Form 1295 by notifying the Texas Ethics Commission of the receipt of the filed Form 1295 no later than the 30th day after the date the contract binds all parties to the contract. After Lone Star College System acknowledges the Form 1295, the Texas Ethics Commission

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Note: Form 1295 is required when a contract is valued at $1 million or more, contracts that require board action, and for any contract for services that requires registration as a lobbyist under Chapter 305 of the Government Code. Publicly traded business entities are exempt from filing a Form 1295.

I Agree (Required: Check if applicable)

Federal Procurements

The System will be utilizing federal funds in making purchases through the contract created by the award of this solicitation. Based on the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter II, Part 200, Appendix II, provides the contract provisions to meet the federal requirements. The proposer will certify and affirm that all applicable requirements by submission of a proposal response.

It is the sole responsibility of the awarded proposer to continue to adhere to the federal regulations. The System may choose at times during the term of the award to verify through the SAM.gov website that the awarded proposer's status has not been changed to suspended or debarred. If the System determines that the company has been suspended or debarred, the System will be required to procure the items through other means until the company's status has changed to active and is again eligible.

Proposers are encouraged to access this website and provide the findings as an attachment to this solicitation.

I certify and affirm compliance (Required: Check if applicable)

Debarment Statement

Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion Lower Tier Covered Transactions

This certification is required by the regulations implementing Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, 7 CFR Part 3017, Section 3017.510, Participants responsibilities. The regulations were published as Part IV of the January 30, 1989, Federal Register (pages 4722-4733). Copies of the regulations may be obtained by contacting the Department of Agriculture agency with which this transaction originated.

(1) The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any Federal department or agency.

(2) Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to comply with any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

I Agree Unable to comply with this statement (Required: Check only one)

Unique Entity ID

The Unique Entity Identification (UEI) number used to identify a vendor in SAM.gov. If you do not have a UEI number, please enter N/A.

(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)

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Criminal History Background Check

If Contractor performs services where students are regularly present, Contractor, at his or her own expense, is required to fully comply with Texas Education Code §22.0834 to the extent before services are performed under this Contract. System reserves the right pursuant to obtain from any law enforcement or criminal justice agency all criminal history record information that relates to Contractor or its employees or agents.

In compliance with Texas Education Code §22.0834, Contractor makes this certification.

Definitions:

Covered employees are employees of Contractor who have or will have continuing duties related to the service to be performed at The System and have or will have direct contact with students. The System will be the final arbiter of what constitutes direct contact with students.

Disqualifying criminal history is any conviction or other criminal history information designated by The System, or one of the following offenses, if at the time of the offense, the victim was under 18 or enrolled in a public school:

1. a felony offense under Title 5, Texas Penal Code;

2. an offense for which a defendant is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of

Criminal Procedure; or

3. an equivalent offense under federal law or the laws of another state.

On behalf of Contractor, I certify that:

None of Contractor’s employees are covered employees, as defined above. If this box is checked, I further certify that Contractor has taken precautions or imposed conditions to ensure that Contractor’s employees will not become covered employees. Contractor will maintain these precautions or conditions throughout the time the contracted services are provided.

Or

Some or all of Contractor or his employees or agents are covered employees. If this box is checked, I further certify that:

1. Contractor has obtained all required criminal history record information regarding its covered employees.

None of the covered employees has a disqualifying criminal history.

2. If Contractor receives information that a covered employee subsequently has a reported criminal history, Contractor will immediately remove the covered employee from contract duties and notify the System in writing within 3 business days.

3. Upon request, Contractor will provide the System with the name and any other requested information of covered employees so that the System may obtain criminal history record information on the covered employees.

4. If the System objects to the assignment of a covered employee on the basis of the covered employee’s criminal history record information, Contractor agrees to discontinue using the covered employee to provide services at the System.

Noncompliance or misrepresentation regarding this certification may be grounds for contract termination.

None of the Contractor's employees are covered employees

Some / All Contractor's employees are covered employees (Required: Check only one)

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FEDERAL PROVISIONS CERTIFICATIONS

FEDERAL PROVISIONS CERTIFICATIONS ADDENDUM FOR CONTRACT FUNDED BY U.S. FEDERAL GRANT OR

OTHER FEDERAL MONIES.

The following certifications and provisions are required and apply when Lone Star College System (“LSCS”) (“System”) expends federal funds for any contract resulting from this procurement process. Accordingly, the parties agree that the following terms and conditions apply to the Contract between the System and “Vendor” in all situations where Vendor has been paid or will be paid with federal funds:

REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR NON-FEDERAL ENTITY CONTRACTS UNDER FEDERAL AWARDS

APPENDIX II TO 2 CFR PART 200

(A) Contracts for more than the simplified acquisition threshold, which is the inflation adjusted amount determined by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) as authorized by 41 U.S.C. 1908, must address administrative, contractual, or legal remedies in instances where contractors violate or breach contract terms, and provide for such sanctions and penalties as appropriate.

Pursuant to Federal Rule (A) above, when LSCS expends federal funds, LSCS reserves all rights and privileges under the applicable laws and regulations with respect to this procurement in the event of breach of contract by either party.

(B) Termination for cause and for convenience by the grantee or sub-grantee including the manner by which it will be effected and the basis for settlement. (All contracts in excess of $10,000)

Pursuant to Federal Rule (B) above, when LSCS expends federal funds, LSCS reserves the right to immediately terminate any agreement in excess of $10,000 resulting from this procurement process in the event of a breach or default of the agreement by Vendor in the event Vendor fails to:

(1) meet schedules, deadlines, and/or delivery dates within the time specified in the procurement solicitation, contract, and/or a purchase order; (2) make any payments owed; or (3) otherwise perform in accordance with the contract and/or the procurement solicitation. LSCS also reserves the right to terminate the contract immediately, with written notice to vendor, for convenience, if LSCS believes, in its sole discretion that it is in the best interest of LSCS to do so. Vendor will be compensated for work performed and accepted and goods accepted by LSCS as of the termination date if the contract is terminated for convenience of LSCS. Any award under this procurement process is not exclusive and LSCS reserves the right to purchase goods and services from other vendors when it is in LSCS’s best interest.

(C) Intentionally Left Blank.

(D) Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148). When required by Federal program legislation, all prime construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by non-Federal entities must include a provision for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3144, and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5, “Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction”). In accordance with the statute, contractors must be required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors must be required to pay wages not less than once a week. The non-Federal entity must place a copy of the current prevailing wage determination issued by the Department of Labor in each solicitation. The decision to award a contract or subcontract must be conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination. The non-Federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency. The contracts must also include a provision for compliance with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (40 U.S.C. 3145), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3, “Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States”). The Act provides that each contractor or sub-recipient must be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. The non-Federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency.

Pursuant to Federal Rule (D) above, when LSCS expends federal funds during the term of an award for all contracts and sub-grants for construction or repair, Vendor will be in compliance with all applicable Davis-Bacon Act provisions.

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(E) Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708). Where applicable, all contracts awarded by the non-Federal entity in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers must include a provision for compliance with 40 U.S.C. 3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5). Under 40 U.S.C. 3702 of the Act, each contractor must be required to compute the wages of every mechanic and laborer on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard work week is permissible provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than one and a half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the work week. The requirements of 40 U.S.C. 3704 are applicable to construction work and provide that no laborer or mechanic must be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These requirements do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence.

Pursuant to Federal Rule (E) above, when LSCS expends federal funds, Vendor certifies that Vendor will be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act during the term of an award for all contracts by LSCS resulting from this procurement process.

(F) Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or Agreement. If the Federal award meets the definition of “funding agreement” under 37 CFR §401.2 (a) and the recipient or sub-recipient wishes to enter into a contract with a small…