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This document is an RFB (Request for Bids) for the purchase of materials for a new wastewater bypass pump at the WMARRS Central WWTP in Waco, Texas. The City of Waco is requesting bids for a 12"x12" pump and trailer. Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:05 P.M. via Zoom Video and Dial-in Conferencing. The project is located within Mclennan County and the City of Waco jurisdictions.
The bid requires the purchase of materials only, and detailed specifications are available on the City of Waco's website. Interested parties should contact Daryle Bullard at (daryleb@wacotx.gov) or 254-750-6616 for any questions. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified in the document.
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City of Waco, Texas
Request for Bid
RFB No. 2023-055 WMARRS Bypass Pump
Issue Date: August 16, 2023
Closing Date & Time: September 12, 2023 at 2:00 P.M.
Opening Date & Time: September 12, 2023 at 2:05 P.M.
RFB Opening Location: Purchasing Services Office, 1415 N. 4th Street, Waco, Texas
For Information Contact: Daryle Bullard, Purchasing Services, 254-750-6616
Zoom & Dial-In Information
See Page 3
Purchasing Services Post
Office Box 2570 Waco, Texas 76702-2570
Telephone 254 / 750-8060
Fax 254 / 750-8063 www.waco-texas.com
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BONFIRE ELECTRONIC BIDDING
The City of Waco is transitioning to Electronic Bidding, Proposals and Qualification (RFB/RFP & RFQ) submissions. These requests will be managed through the new City’s Data base system, Bonfire.
We ask vendors to register with Bonfire to access and respond to any advertisement for bids and services required by the City. Registration is secure and user friendly. Vendors can register at the link below. Once registered, vendors will be able to:
• Register with the City of Waco.
• Receive notifications for bids and services requests from the City.
• Stay updated on changes, addendums, open solicitations.
• Submit bids and proposals electronically.
• Vendors can inquire about the details and requirements of various bidding opportunities.
The City will still accept bids and proposals by mail or drop off. Notifications of changes, addendums and updates will also be available on the City’s website as well as other media outlets the City uses for solicitations.
The City appreciates your participation. If you have questions during the electronic bid/proposal process, please contact the issuing buyer, whose contact information can be found in the solicitation document. You can also contact Bonfire with registration or customer support issues.
Website links to assist you: https://waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login
MINORITY, WOMEN-OWENED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MWBE)
The City of Waco is committed to providing fair and equal opportunities for all vendors, especially those who face disadvantages in bidding and providing services to the City. The City collects and reports data on the MWBE status of vendors to the federal government as part of this effort. Vendors are asked to fill out theMWBE form and submit it with their offer when they respond to a bid or proposal solicitation.
The MWBE status helps the City ensure that small and disadvantaged businesses are included in the competitive solicitation process. However, the MWBE status does not determine the award of a contract.
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BID NUMBER:
DATE:
TIME: CENTRAL
QUICK LINK:
MEETING ID:
DIAL IN NUMBER:
PASS CODE:
ADDITONAL
INFORMATION:
BID NUMBER:
DATE:
TIME: CENTRAL
QUICK LINK:
MEETING ID:
DIAL IN NUMBER:
PASS CODE:
ADDITONAL
INFORMATION:
PRE BID/ PROPOSAL
BID/ PROPOSAL OPENING
ZOOM ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Table of Contents
Register Interest form
I. Schedule for Solicitation II. Contact with City of Waco III. Definitions IV. Requested Services / Products
V. Request For Bids – Submission And Award Procedures Appendices
A. Services/Products Bid Forms
(1) Pricing Form(s)
B. Contract Requirements
(1) City of Waco General Terms and Conditions
(2) Additional Terms for Service
(3) Sales Tax Information
(4) HB1295 Information Sheet
(5) Protest Procedure
(6) W-9 Form
C. Forms to Complete and Return
(1) Submission of Bid/Proposal and Acknowledgment of Addenda
(2) Business Identification Form
(3) Application for Local Preference Consideration 271.905b
(4) Application for Local Preference Consideration 271.9051b
(5) Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ Form)
(6) Disclosure of Relationships with City Council/Officers (City Charter)
(7) House Bill 89 Israel Form-TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 2274.002
(8) House Bill 89 Firearm Form-TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 2274.002
(9) House Bill 89 Energy Form-TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 2274.002
(10) Minority/Women Owned Business
(11) Litigation Disclosure
(12) Certification Regarding Debarment
(13) Non‐collusion Affidavit
(14) Resident Certification
(15) Texas Public Information Act
(16) Drug Free Workplace.
D. Specifications
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City of Waco, Texas
RFB No. 2023-055 WMARRS Bypass Pump
REGISTER INTEREST
You have received a copy of the above described Request document. If you would like to register your interest in this project so that you will receive any future notices or addenda concerning the project, please fill in the information requested below and fax this page to 254-750-8063. You may also scan this page and email to: daryleb@wacotx.gov.
Company/Firm: ________________________ _
Name of Contact Person(s): _____________________ _
Email(s): __________________________ _
Telephone: _____________ _ Fax:
Mailing Address: ________________________ _
It is your responsibility to complete and return this form to the City. Failure to do so will result in your not receiving notices and addenda related to this project from the City of Waco.
Notices and addenda are posted on the City's website and can be accessed at: http:// www.waco-texas.com/purchasing-rules.asp.
City of Waco Purchasing Services
Post Office Box 2570
Waco, Texas 76702-2570
Telephone 254 / 750-8060
Fax 254 I 750-8063 www.waco-texas.com
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I. Preliminary Schedule for Solicitation The proposed schedule of events is tentative and may be modified throughout the selection process at the discretion of the City of Waco.
Issuance of the RFB Deadline for questions is 5:00 PM CST Bids due by 2:00 PM CST
Tentatively, the final selection decision will be made and bidders will be notified of award by January 2023. This schedule is subject to change by the City.
II. Contact with City of Waco
The contact person for this solicitation process is: Daryle Bullard, Purchasing Agent who can be reached at:
Email: daryleb@wacotx.gov Telephone: (254) 750-6616 Fax: (254) 750-8063
Questions concerning the solicitation must be submitted through the City of Waco's Bonfire portal at https://waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login (preferred) or by email to the contact person listed above. to contact person in writing on or before date shown in the schedule above.
Via U.S. Mail:
City of Waco Purchasing Services Attn: Daryle Bullard, Purchasing Agent P.O. Box 2570 Waco, Texas 76702-2570
Via Delivery Services/Personal Delivery :
City of Waco Purchasing Services Attn: Daryle Bullard, Purchasing Agent 1415 North 4th Street Waco, Texas 76707
NOTE: US Mail does NOT deliver to street address
Contact with someone other than the Purchasing Agent listed above, or his/her designated representative, at the City of Waco concerning this solicitation may be grounds for removal from consideration.
Interpretation, modification, corrections, or changes to the solicitation documents will be made by addenda issued by the City of Waco. Addenda will also be made available through the City of Waco’s Bonfire portal at https://waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login or the City of Waco Website at http:// www.waco-texas.com/bids.asp. Interested professional service providers are encouraged to return the Register Interest form on the previous page.
August 16, 2023 September 5, 2023 September 12, 2023
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III. Definitions The following definitions apply to this document and the transaction between the City and the selected submitter unless otherwise designated in the context. Terms, which are singular, may include multiple, where applicable and when in the best interests of the City:
(1) “City” means and refers to the City of Waco, Texas.
(2) “Company” or “Firm” means and refers to any submitter, whether such submitter be a sole proprietor, corporation, company, partnership, company, or any other entity legally defined or recognized under the laws of the State of Texas.
(3) “Bid” or “Submission” refers to a response submitted to an RFB.
(4) “RFB” means and refers to a Request For Bid that will be awarded based on lowest responsible bid or best value to City of Waco.
(5) “Selected submission” means and refers to the submission sent to the City of Waco by the Selected Firm.
(6) “Selected Firm” means the firm who is selected by the City and to whom the City Council/City Manager awards a contract for the services or commodities requested in this solicitation.
(7) “Solicitation” means an RFB issued by the City Waco seeking products or services described in the document.
(8) “Submitter” or “Vendor” or “Bidder” or “Contractor” means a firm that submits a response to a solicitation.
(9) “Contract documents” includes the RFB and all of the Appendices attached to the
RFB.
(10) “Day” means a calendar day unless otherwise specifically defined.
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IV. REQUESTED SERVICES/PRODUCTS
V. Scope of Services / Specifications
a. The City is requesting to purchase Materials Only for a new wastewater bypass pump at the WMARSS Central WWTP including a 12”x12” pump and trailer. This contract includes the order and purchase of the materials and the delivery of the materials to the WMARSS Central WWTP. The City will require the contractor to submit shop drawings and/or specs of the materials for the City to review and approve before it may be ordered.
(1) Detailed specifications are attached as Appendices.
(2) A digital version of this document can be obtained from the City of Waco’s Bonfire portal at https://waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login or the City of Waco Website at http:// www.waco-texas.com/bids.asp.
VI. Terms, Conditions, and Requirements
In addition to the specifications for the Project, the attached Appendices include the
City's Contract Requirements.
VII. Reservations by City: The City of Waco reserves the right to reject any and all submittals. This issuance of this solicitation does not obligate the City to contract for expressed or implied services. The City of Waco will not reimburse vendors for any costs incurred during the preparation or submittal of responses to this solicitation.
(1) Furthermore, the City expressly reserves the right to:
(a) Waive any defect, irregularity, or informality m any submittal or procedure;
(b) Extend the solicitation closing time and date;
(c) Reissue this solicitation in a different form or context;
(d) Procure any item by other allowable means;
(e) Waive minor deviations from specifications, conditions, terms, or provisions of the solicitation, if it is determined that waiver of the minor deviations improves or enhances the City's business interests under the solicitation; and/or
(f) Extend any contract when most advantageous to the City, as set forth in this solicitation.
(g) Retain all bids submitted and to use any ideas in a bid regardless of whether or not that bid is selected.
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V. REQUEST FOR BIDS-SUBMISSION AND A WARD PROCEDURES
A. Requirements
(1)
(2)
Qualified vendors should submit one (1) original and (2) copies of the Pricing Forms plus a PDF version on a flash drive for the services/products sought by this solicitation and complete all of the required forms by the stated deadline.
Pricing Forms and Submission/Bid Security
(a) Pricing Forms.
1. Bids are to be submitted with a response on each item and the total extended. More than one (1) bid may be submitted on items that meet the specifications and the other RFB requirements.
2. Pricing is to be submitted on units of quantity specified on the Pricing Form with extended totals. In the event of a discrepancy in any extension total, the unit prices shall govern and be binding for purposes of this RFB.
3. All prices included are to be submitted less Federal Excise and State of Texas Sales Taxes. A tax exemption certificate will be executed upon request. The City's federal tax identification number is 1-74-6002468-4.
(b) Security - Bid Bond.
1. Each submission must be accompanied by a certified check of the submitter, or a bid bond executed by the submitter as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company approved by the City in the amount of 5% of the submission.
The Surety's Power of Attorney must accompany the bid bond.
The bid bond and surety's Power of Attorney must both carry the same date which is no earlier than three (3) days prior to the scheduled bid opening date.
2. Checks will be returned to all except the three lowest bidders within three days after the opening of bids. The remaining checks will be returned promptly after the City and the selected bidder have executed the contract.
3. If no award has been made within ninety (90) days after the date of the opening of bids, a bidder may demand that the security submitted be returned so long as said bidder has not been notified of the acceptance of his bid.
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4. If the selected bidder refuses or fails to execute and deliver the contract and bonds (payment and/or performance) required within 10 days after receiving notice of the acceptance of his bid, the bid security shall forfeit to the City as liquidated damages for such failure or refusal.
5. A Bid Bond form can be found in the Appendices.
B. Completeness of Submission
(1) Vendors are responsible for examining and being familiar with all specifications, drawings, standard provisions, instructions, and terms and conditions of the solicitation and their responses.
(2) The vendor must attach all required forms with each submission copy. Forms must be signed by a representative of the vendor authorized to bind the vendor contractually. The vendor must include a statement identifying any exceptions to this RFB or declare that there are no exceptions taken to the RFB.
C. Bid Response Date and Location
Bids must be received at the office of Purchasing Department by 2:00 p.m.
(Central Time) on Tuesday, September 12, 2023.
Responses to this solicitation must be received by 2:00 p.m. (Central Time) on August 16, 2023. The City prefers that vendors use the new Bonfire portal at https://waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login, paper submissions will still be received at the address listed below Via Delivery Services or Personal Delivery to:
City of Waco Purchasing Services Attn: Daryle Bullard, Purchasing Agent 1415 North 4th Street Waco, Texas 76707
Interested parties may also submit their bids through U.S. Mail delivered to:
City of Waco Purchasing Services Attn: Daryle Bullard, Purchasing Agent P.O. Box 2570 Waco, Texas 76702-2570
If using U.S. Mail, note that U.S. Mail is initially received at Waco City Hall and then delivered to the office of Purchasing Services by a City courier. That delivery may occur a day or more after being received at Waco City Hall. Allow additional time in advance of the bid due date for U.S. Mail delivery. If the Purchasing Office has not received the bids by the stated deadline, the bid will be returned unopened.
All submittals shall be sent to the attention of the Purchasing Agent in a sealed envelope that is clearly marked on the outside as follows:
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“RFB 2023-055, WMARRS Bypass Pump"
Bid Opening: 2:00 p.m. (Central Time) on Tuesday Sptember 12, 2023.
Vendors accept all risk of late delivery bids regardless of instance or fault. A bid received after the submission deadline will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the submitter. Vendors accept all risks of delivery.
The City will NOT accept a response submitted by facsimile transmission (fax) or by electronic mail (email.
All submissions and accompanying documentation will become the property of the City.
D. Modification to or Withdrawal of Submission
Submissions cannot be altered or amended after the submission deadline passes.
Submissions may be modified prior to the deadline by providing a written notice to the Purchasing contact person at the address previously stated. To modify a submission prior to the submission deadline:
(1) Submit a written notice of the modification WITHOUT revealing the bid price.
The modification should provide the addition, subtraction, or other modifications so that the final prices or terms will not be revealed to the City until the sealed bid is opened.
(2) The written modification may be submitted by electronic transmission (fax or email or personal delivery to Purchasing Agent identified earlier in this document. The written modification must be received by the City prior to the closing time.
(3) If the modification is submitted through an electronic transmission (fax or email), the City must receive an original of the modification document signed by the bidder and submitted to a delivery company (UPS, FedEx, etc.) prior to the bid closing time. If the original of the modification was not submitted to a delivery company prior to the closing time or is not received within three (3) days after the closing time of the bid, consideration will not be given to the modifications provided in the electronic transmission.
A submission may also be withdrawn by providing the notice in person by a representative of the vendor who can provide proof of his authority to act for the vendor. The representative will be required to execute a receipt reflecting the submission is being withdrawn. If a submission is withdrawn before the submission deadline stated herein, the vendor may submit a new sealed bid provided the new bid is received prior to the closing date and time deadline stated on the cover page and in the Schedule for the Solicitation. This provision does not change the common law right of a submitter to withdraw a submission due to a material mistake in the submission.
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E. Submission Validity Period
A submission responding to this RFB signifies the vendor’s agreement that the submission, and the content thereof, are valid for ninety (90) days following the submission deadline unless otherwise agreed to in writing by all parties. The submission may become part of the contract that is negotiated between the City and the successful vendor.
F. Vendor’s Cost to Develop Submission
Costs for developing and assembling submissions in response to this solicitation are entirely the responsibility and obligation of the vendor and shall not be reimbursed in any manner by the City.
G. References
The City reserves the right to request that a vendor provide references.
H. Method of Award and Evaluation of Factors
(1) For this solicitation, the City will award the contract to the:
Lowest responsible bidder
Bidder who provides goods or services at the best value for the City.
(2) Lowest Responsible Bidder:
(a) The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the base bid plus any selected alternatives provided the amount does not exceed the funds then estimated by the City as available to finance the contract.
(b) If the contract is bid with alternatives, the City reserves the right to select any combination of alternatives and will then compare all bids using the selected alternatives. If the amount of the bids exceeds the funds available to finance the contract, the City may (i) reject all bids or (ii) may award the contract based on the base bid with such deductions as produces a net total which is available within the available funds.
(3) Best Value:
(a) In determining best value for the City, the City may consider:
1. the purchase price;
2. the reputation of the bidder and of the bidder’s goods or services;
3. the quality of the bidder’s goods or services;
4. the extent to which the goods or services meet the municipality’s needs;
5. the bidder’s past relationship with the municipality;
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6. the impact on the ability of the municipality to comply with laws and rules relating to contracting with historically underutilized businesses and non-profit organizations employing persons with disabilities;
7. the total long-term cost to the municipality to acquire the bidder’s good or services; and
(b) Compliance with all bid requirements, delivery and needs of the City are considerations in evaluating bids. The City of Waco reserves the right to contact any offeror, at any time, to clarify, verify or request information with regard to any bid.
(4) During the evaluation process, the City reserves the right, where it may serve the City’s best interest, to request additional information or clarifications from bidders.
I. Contract Award and Execution
The final contract must be awarded and approved by the Waco City Council if the amount of the contract will exceed $50,000.00. If the contract is for less than that amount, depending on the amount, the contract may be executed by the City Manager, an Assistant City Manager, department head or director.
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APPENDIX A
(1) Pricing Form(s)
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12"x12" WMARSS Bypass Pump
Item No. Description Est. Qty. Unit Meas. Unit Price Item Amount
BASE BID
1.00
New 12"x12" Gorman Rupp Prime-Aire Series Priming Assisted Centrifugal Pump with Autostart Model PA12A60-B-QSB4.5P or Approved Equal.
Cummings 4.5L Tier 3 or 4 Four Cylinder Diesel Engine. Auto Controls With Battery And Flanged Fittings. 1 EA
1.01
High-Speed Tandem Axle Pneumatic-Tired Wheel Kit or Trailer Built Specifically For Pump Model supplied. NATM Certified, DOT Rating With LED Lights and Electric Brakes. 1 EA
1.02 Delivery to City of Waco WMARSS Central WWTP 1 LS
BASE BID SUBTOTAL:
TOTAL AMOUNT OF BASE BID:
I WILL USE THE FOLLOWING SUBCONTRACTORS FOR THIS WORK:
SUBCONTRACTOR TYPE OF WORK
FIRM NAME:
BY (SIGNED):
TITLE:
ADDRESS:
Contractor acknowledges and agrees that the official TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID is determined by multiplying the unit bid prices by the respective estimated quantities shown in this bid proposal and then totaling all of the extended amounts.
Extended amounts SHOULD NOT be rounded up or down. All dollar amounts should be written legibly or typed.
Any mistakes should be rewritten and initiated by the Contractor.
All Pages of the Bid Proposal Should Be Returned
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APPENDIX B
Contract Requirements
(1) City of Waco General Terms and Conditions
(2) Additional Terms for Service
(3) Sales Tax Information
(4) HB1295 Information Sheet
(5) Protest Procedure
(6) W-9 Form
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General Waco Terms and Conditions (11/01/2017) Page 1
APPENDIX B.(1)
General Waco Terms and Conditions
(a) Applicable Law and Venue. This solicitation and any resulting contract will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas. The terms and conditions of the contract awarded pursuant to the solicitation are fully performable in McLennan County, Texas and venue for any dispute regarding contract shall be in McLennan County, Texas.
(b) Arbitration / Mediation. The City of Waco will not agree to binding or mandatory arbitration or mediation.
(c) Conflict of Interest. Vendor agrees to comply with the conflict of interest provisions of the Waco City Charter, Waco Code of Ordinances, and/or state law.
Vendor agrees to maintain current, updated disclosure of information on file with the Purchasing Services Division throughout the term of the contract.
(d) Gratuities. The City may, by written notice to the Vendor, cancel this contract without liability to the City, if it is determined by the City that gratuities have been offered to any officer or employee of the City with a view toward securing a contract, securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding, amending, or the making of any determinations in respect to the performance of such a contract. In the event this contract is canceled by City as set forth in this paragraph, the City shall be entitled to recover from Vendor all additional costs incurred by City as a result of the cancellation.
(e) Unfunded Liability. City's obligation is payable only and solely from funds available for the purpose of this purchase. Lack of funds shall render this contract null and void to the extent funds are not available and any delivered but unpaid for goods will be returned to Vendor by City. The City will not incur a debt or obligation to pay selected bidder any amounts the City does not have the current funds available to pay, unless the contract includes a provision for the City to appropriate funding for the debt or obligation.
(f) Advance Payments. The City will not make advance payments to a selected firm or any third party pursuant to this solicitation or resulting contract.
(g) Gift of Public Property. The City will not agree to any terms or conditions that cause the City to lend its credit or grant public money or anything of value to the selected firm.
(h) Procurement Laws. The City will not agree to any terms or conditions that cause the City to violate any federal, Texas, or local procurement laws, including its own charter.
(i) Limitation of Liability. The City of Waco will not agree to an artificial limitation of liability (e.g. liability limited to contract price or liability capped at an amount actually paid in previous 3 months, etc.) or an artificial statute of limitations (e.g. any lawsuit must be commenced within one year of the event).
(j) Waiver. No claim or right arising out of a breach of the contract resulting from this solicitation can be discharged in whole or in part by a waiver or renunciation of the
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General Waco Terms and Conditions (11/01/2017) Page 2 claim or right unless the waiver or renunciation is supported by consideration and is in writing signed by the aggrieved party.
(k) Right To Assurance. Whenever one party to this contract in good faith has reason to question the other party's intent to perform, that party may request that the other party give written assurance of his intent to perform. In the event that a request is made and no assurance is given within five (5) days, the requesting party may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation of the contract.
(l) Attorney’s fees; Legal Costs. The City will not agree to pay the selected firm’s attorney’s fees or other legal costs under any circumstances.
(m) Advertising. Vendor shall not advertise or publish, without City's prior consent, the fact that City has entered into this contract, except to the extent necessary to comply with proper requests for information from an authorized representative of the federal, state or local government.
(n) Arrears In Taxes. Article VII. Taxation, Section 8, of the City of Waco Home Rule Charter states: The City shall be entitled to counterclaim and offset against any debt, claim, demand or account owed by the City to any person, firm or corporation who is in arrears to the City of Waco for taxes, in the amount of taxes so in arrears, and no assignment or transfer of such debt, claim, demand or account after the said taxes are due, shall affect the right of the City to offset the said taxes against the same.
(o) Tax Certification; Offset of Other Debts Against City. Selected bidder hereby certifies that it is not delinquent in the payment of taxes owed to the City and will pay any taxes owed to the City so that such taxes will not become delinquent. If this certification is subsequently determined to be false, such false certification shall constitute grounds for termination of the contract awarded under this SOLICITATION, at the option of City. Furthermore, Selected bidder agrees the City is entitled to counterclaim and offset against any debt, claim, demand, or account owed by the City to the selected bidder, pursuant to the awarded contract, for any debt, claim, demand, or account owed to the City, including other than the taxes mentioned above. The City may withhold from payment under the awarded contract an amount equal to the total amount of debts, claims, accounts, or demands including taxes owed to the City by the selected bidder. The City may apply the amount withheld to the debts and taxes owed to the City by the selected bidder until said debts are paid in full. No assignment or transfer of such debt, claim, demand or account after the said taxes or debts are due shall affect the right of the City to offset the taxes and the debt against the same.
(p) Independent Contractor. The selected bidder will be an independent contractor under the contract. Professional services provided by the selected bidder shall be by the employees or authorized subcontractors of the selected bidder and subject to supervision by the selected bidder, and not as officers, employees or agents of the City. Selected bidder will be required and agrees to comply with all state and federal employment laws as well as all other federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations affecting the performance of all obligations taken herein.
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General Waco Terms and Conditions (11/01/2017) Page 3
(q) No Joint Enterprise/Joint Venture. It is not the intent of this solicitation or the contract to be awarded to create a joint enterprise or joint venture.
(r) Subcontracting Bid. If subcontracting with another company or individual is proposed, that fact, along with providing the same information for the subcontractor that is required to be provided by the bidder under this solicitation, must be provided and clearly identified in the bid. Following the award of the contract, no additional subcontracting will be permitted without the express prior written consent of the City.
(s) Assignment-Delegation. No right or interest in the contract shall be assigned or delegation of any obligation made by Vendor without the written permission of the City. Any attempted assignment or delegation by Vendor shall be wholly void and totally ineffective for all purposes unless made in conformity with this paragraph.
(t) Modifications: This contract can be modified or rescinded only by a written instrument signed by both of the parties or their duly authorized agents.
(u) Interpretation-Parol Evidence: This writing is intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement and is intended also as a complete agreement for dealings between the parties and no usage of the trade shall be relevant to supplement or explain any term used in this agreement. Acceptance or acquiescence in a course of performance rendered under this agreement shall not be relevant to determine the meaning of this agreement even though the accepting or acquiescing party has knowledge of the performance and opportunity for objection.
(v) Equal Employment Opportunity: Vendor agrees that during the performance of its contract it will:
1. Treat all applicants and employees without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, or handicap.
2. Identify itself as an "Equal Opportunity Employer" in all help wanted advertising or request. The Vendor shall be advised of any complaints filed with the City alleging that Vendor is not an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City reserves the right to consider its reports from its human relations administrator in response to such complaints in determining whether or not to terminate any portion of this contract for which purchase orders or authorities to deliver have not been included, however, the Vendor is specifically advised that no Equal Opportunity Employment complaint will be the basis for cancellation of this contract for which a purchase order has been issued or authority to deliver granted.
(w) Israel: Vendor acknowledges that effective September 1, 2017, the City is required to comply with Section 2270.001 of the Texas Government Code, enacted by House Bill 89 (85th (R) Texas Legislature), which requires that a governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. By executing this Agreement, Vendor verifies that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of this Agreement.
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APPENDIX B.(2)
Additional Terms for Services
(a) Permits and Fees: All permitting fees from the City will be waived on construction projects. The contractor will still need to apply for all applicable permits. However, there will be no cost associated with issuance of City permits.
(b) Time of Completion and Liquidated Damages: Completing this Project in a timely manner is very important to the City of Waco. Submitter must agree to commence work on or before a date to be specified in a written "Notice to Proceed" of the City and to fully complete the project within the time stated in the contract documents. As it is impracticable and extremely difficult to fix the actual damages, if any, that may proximately result from a failure by Submitter to perform the service, should submitter fail to complete the project within the calendar days specified in the contract, Submitter agrees to pay to City, or have withheld from monies due it, the amount stated in the contract documents as liquidated damages for each calendar day of delay or nonperformance. Any sums due and payable hereunder by the Submitter shall be payable, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages representing an estimate of delay damages likely to be sustained by the City, estimated at the time of executing this Contract. Execution of a contract for this Project shall constitute agreement by the City and Submitter that said amount is the minimum value of the costs and actual damage caused by the failure of the Submitter to complete the Project within the allotted time. A sum due as liquidated damages may be deducted from payments due the Contractor if such delay occurs. Adjustments to the contract times can only be made as provided in the contract documents and any conditions or specifications referenced therein.
(c) Conditions of Work: While the City is issuing a solicitation including specifications, each Submitter is still responsible for examining all of the issued documents, attending any pre-bid conference, making a site visit, and taking whatever steps are necessary to inform itself of the conditions relating to the project and the employment of labor thereon. Each Submitter must inform itself of the conditions relating to the project and the employment of labor thereon. Failure to do so will not relieve the Submitter awarded this contract of its obligation to furnish all material and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of the contract. Insofar as possible, the Selected Firm, in carrying out the Project, must employ such methods or means as will not cause any interruption of or interference with the work of any other contractor.
(d) Employment Conditions/Requirements: Submitters shall pay particular attention to the required employment conditions that must be observed and the minimum wage rates to be paid. If federal or state funds are involved in paying for the work, there may be additional requirements that must be followed to comply with the terms of the federal or state funding.
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(e) Force Majeure: In the event performance by the Selected Firm of its obligations under this Agreement shall be interrupted or delayed by or as a consequence of a fire, flood, severe weather, or other act of God, war, insurrection, civil disturbance, or act of state, the Selected Firm shall be excused from such performance for the period of time such occurrence shall have lasted or such period as is reasonably necessary to rebuild or take other action necessary to resume performance. The period of time reasonably necessary to rebuild or take other action necessary to resume performance shall be as determined by the agreement of the parties, which agreement shall be negotiated and arrived at in good faith. The Selected Firm shall notify the Contact Person or Contract Administrator of any matter covered above, the occurrence of which interferes or threatens to interfere with the performance of any of its obligations under the bid. Upon such notice, the Selected Firm and the City shall consult and cooperate as to measures which may be taken to overcome the interference or as to alternative measures which may be undertaken by the parties with a view to the continued performance of the bid agreement.
(f) Right to Assurance: Whenever one party to this contract in good faith has reason to question the other party's intent to perform, the questioning party may demand the other party give written assurance of its intent to perform. In the event that a demand is made, and no assurance is given within five (5) days, the demanding party may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation of the contract.
(g) Invoice Submittal Procedures: If invoices are submitted or otherwise used pursuant to the bid awarded under this solicitation, the Selected Firm shall present invoices to the City in the following form and content:
1. Each invoice must reference the City of Waco contract, agreement or Purchase
Order number;
2. Only one contract, agreement, or project shall be billed on a particular invoice;
3. Only one invoice per every thirty (30) days per contract, agreement, or project may be submitted; and
4. Each invoice must have a billing number, which reflects in sequence the number of invoices that have been submitted on the contract, agreement, or project.
The invoice requirements stated herein shall not be read to disallow or exclude other information that may be otherwise required or requested by the City. Such information required herein must be submitted only on an invoice and not in any other non-invoice form or document.
(h) Termination of Contract: Except as provided elsewhere in the contract documents:
1. The City may terminate the contract for cause for Selected Firm’s failure to perform work, non-adherence to established federal, state and/or local laws, or a violation of any of the contract provisions. Upon written termination, the City may
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2. Upon ten (10) days written notice, City may terminate the contract for convenience, for any reason. In such case, the Selected Firm shall be paid, without duplication, for completed and acceptable work and expenses, including reasonable overhead and profit, and for other reasonable expenses directly attributable to the termination. In no case shall the Selected Firm be paid for anticipated profits or other consequential damages. Upon receipt of written notice, the Selected Firm shall have a duty to mitigate its termination costs and shall not incur additional costs unrelated to the costs directly related to either securing completed work or winding down the Project.
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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 goods or services 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
ADD ADDITIONAL PAGES AS NECESSARY
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Adopted 10/5/2015
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Procedure to Protest Award Recommendation A. If a firm or person believes it is injured as a result of an RFB, a written protest may be filed.
B. The written protest may be delivered to the City’s Purchasing Services Department
(“Purchasing”) in person to the department offices located at 1415 N. 4th St., Waco, Texas, 76707, or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the following address:
Purchasing Services c/o City of Waco Post Office Box 2570
Waco, Texas 76702-2570 C. The written protest must be filed no later than 5:00 p.m. on the fifth (5th) business day from the date of receipt of notification of the recommendation for the contract award.
D. The written protest must include the following information before it may be considered:
1. Name, mailing address, and business phone number of the protesting party;
2. Identification of the RFB being protested;
3. A precise and concise statement of the reason(s) for the protest which should provide enough factual information to enable a determination of the basis of the protest; and
4. Any documentation or other evidence supporting the protest.
E. In conjunction with the department that requested the RFB, Purchasing will attempt to resolve the protest, which may at Purchasing’s discretion include meeting with the protesting party. If the protest is successfully resolved by mutual agreement, written verification of the resolution of each ground addressed in the protest will be provided to the city manager or designee assistant city manager.
F. If the Purchasing is unable to resolve the protest, the protesting party may request the protest be reviewed and resolved by the city manager or designee assistant city manager.
G. A request for the city manager’s review must be in writing and received by the Purchasing within three (3) business days from the date the Purchasing informs the protesting party the protest cannot be resolved. The request for review must be delivered in person to the Purchasing at the address stated above or by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the mailing address stated above.
H. If a protesting party fails or refuses to request a review by the city manager within the three (3) days, the protest is deemed finalized and no further review by the city is required.
I. Applicable documentation and other information applying to the protest may be submitted by the protesting party to the Purchasing before review by the city manager. If the protesting party requests a review by the city manager, such documentation will be forwarded to the city manager or designee assistant city manager for consideration. The city manager or designee assistant city manager may likewise notify the protesting party or any city department to provide additional information. The decision reached by the city manager or designee assistant city manager will be final, but the protesting party may still appear before the City Council during the Hearing of the Visitors session of a City Council meeting.
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Form W-9 (Rev. October 2018) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service ▶ Go to www.irs.gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information.
P ri nt o r ty p e.
S ee S p ec ifi c
In st ru ct io ns o n p ag e 3.
1 Name (as shown on your income tax return). Name is required on this line; do not leave this line blank.
2 Business name/disregarded entity name, if different from above
3 Check appropriate box for federal tax classification of the person whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one of the following seven boxes.
Individual/sole proprietor or single-member LLC
C Corporation S Corporation Partnership Trust/estate
Limited liability company. Enter the tax classification (C=C corporation, S=S corporation, P=Partnership) ▶
Note: Check the appropriate box in the line above for the tax classification of the single-member owner. Do not check LLC if the LLC is classified as a single-member LLC that is disregarded from the owner unless the owner of the LLC is another LLC that is not disregarded from the owner for U.S. federal tax purposes. Otherwise, a single-member LLC that is disregarded from the owner should check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner.
Other (see instructions) ▶
4 Exemptions (codes apply only to certain entities, not individuals; see instructions on page 3):
Exempt payee code (if any)
Exemption from FATCA reporting code (if any)
(Applies to accounts maintained outside the U.S.)
5 Address (number, street, and apt. or suite no.) See instructions.
6 City, state, and ZIP code
Requester’s name and address (optional)
7 List account number(s) here (optional)
Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box. The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding. For individuals, this is generally your social security number (SSN). However, for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity, see the instructions for Part I, later. For other entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a TIN, later.
Note: If the account is in more than one name, see the instructions for line 1. Also see What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter.
Social security number or Employer identification number
Part II Certification Under penalties of perjury, I certify that:
1. The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me); and
2. I am not subject to backup withholding because: (a) I am exempt from backup withholding, or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends, or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding; and
3. I am a U.S. citizen or other U.S. person (defined below); and
4. The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct.
Certification instructions. You must cross out item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax return. For real estate transactions, item 2 does not apply. For mortgage interest paid, acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA), and generally, payments other than interest and dividends, you are not required to sign the certification, but you must provide your correct TIN. See the instructions for Part II, later.
Sign Here
Signature of U.S. person ▶ Date ▶
General Instructions Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted.
Future developments. For the latest information about developments related to Form W-9 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to www.irs.gov/FormW9.
Purpose of Form An individual or entity (Form W-9 requester) who is required to file an information return with the IRS must obtain your correct taxpayer identification number (TIN) which may be your social security number (SSN), individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN), adoption taxpayer identification number (ATIN), or employer identification number (EIN), to report on an information return the amount paid to you, or other amount reportable on an information return. Examples of information returns include, but are not limited to, the following.
• Form 1099-INT (interest earned or paid)
• Form 1099-DIV (dividends, including those from stocks or mutual funds)
• Form 1099-MISC (various types of income, prizes, awards, or gross proceeds)
• Form 1099-B (stock or mutual fund sales and certain other transactions by brokers)
• Form 1099-S (proceeds from real estate transactions)
• Form 1099-K (merchant card and third party network transactions)
• Form 1098 (home mortgage interest), 1098-E (student loan interest), 1098-T (tuition)
• Form 1099-C (canceled debt)
• Form 1099-A (acquisition or abandonment of secured property)
Use Form W-9 only if you are a U.S. person (including a resident alien), to provide your correct TIN.
If you do not return Form W-9 to the requester with a TIN, you might be subject to backup withholding. See What is backup withholding, later.
Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 10-2018)
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Submission of Bid/Proposal and Acknomedgment of Addenda
RFB No. 2023-055 issued by City of Wa co, Texas
The entity identified below hereby submits its response to the above identified RFB/P. The entity affinns that it has examined am is familiar with all of the docmrents related to RFB/P.
DECLARATION OF INTENT
I attest that the bid submitted is: (check one box below)
□ 1. to the exact Specifications and the Terms and Conditions of the bid docwnents.
□ 2. to the exact specifications with modifications to the Specifications and/or the Tenns and Conditions as noted in the attached documentation.
or
□ 3. NOT to the exact Specifications and/or the Tenns and Conditions and is therefore an alternate bid, submitted for the City's consideration, with attached justification(s) and documentation defending the alternate bid as meeting or exceeding the intent of the specifications or scope of work
Submitter farther acknowledges receipt ofthe following addenda:
Addendum No issued
Addendwn No issued
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Addendwn No issued
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AddendwnNo issued
Dme: _______________ _
Proposal of(entity name)…
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