ESBD_File_352461_RFB 2024-021 Bid Package.pdf

REQUEST FOR BID

RFB No. 2024-021 Riverside Water Treatment Plant

Clearwell Tank Perimeter Tree Clearing

Issue Date: February 28, 2024 All Questions Due: March 13, 2024, 5:00 P.M. CT

Bid Closing Date & Time: March 20, 2024, 2:00 P.M. CT Bid Opening Date & Time: March 20, 2024, 2:05 P.M. CT

For Information Contact:

Melanie Wade, Purchasing Agent, 254-750-8098, or melaniew@wacotx.gov

Pre-Bid Meeting (Mandatory):

Friday, March 08, 2024, at 10:00 A.M.

Riverside Water Treatment Plant 200 Colcord Ave

Waco, Texas 76707

RFB Opening Location:

Purchasing Services Office, 1415 N. 4th Street, Waco, Texas via Zoom Video Conferencing Only

Zoom & Dial-In Information:

Please see Page 3

Purchasing Services Post Office Box 2570 Waco, Texas 76702-2570 Telephone 254 / 750-8060

Fax 254 / 750-8063 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: 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 the MWBE 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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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 Services

(3) Insurance & Indemnification Requirements

(4) Worker’s Compensation

(5) Wage Rates

(6) Sales Tax Information

(7) House Bill 89 Israel Form

(8) House Bill 89 Firearms Form

(9) House Bill 89 Energy Form

(10) House Bill 1295 Information Sheet

(11) Protest Procedure

(12) Sample Contract Form

(13) Sample Payment Bond

C. Forms to Complete and Return

(1) Submission of Bid/Proposal and Acknowledgment of Addenda

(2) Business Identification Form

(3) Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ form)

(4) Disclosure of Relationships with City Council/Officers (City Charter)

(5) Minority Women Owned Business & HUB Certification

(6) Litigation Disclosure

(7) Certification Regarding Debarment

(8) Non-collusion Affidavit

(9) Texas Public Information Act

(10) Drug Free Workplace

(11) W-9 Form

D. Specifications

(1) See Section for Specific Documentation

E. Technical Specifications

(1) See Section for Specific Documentation

F. Area Map

(1) See Section for Specific Documentation

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RFB No. 2024-021 Riverside Water Treatment Plant

Clearwell Tank Perimeter Tree Clearing

Please Register for Notification

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: melaniew@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: waco-texas.com/bids

City of Waco Purchasing Services Post Office Box 2570

Waco, Texas 76702-2570 Telephone 254 / 750-8060

Fax 254 / 750-8063 waco-texas.com

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I. 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 February 28, 2024

• Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting 10:00 a.m. CT On site, see page 1 March 08, 2024

• Deadline for Questions 5:00 p.m. CT March 13, 2024

• Bid Close, 2:00 p.m. CT Via Zoom Video & Dial In March 20, 2024

• Bid Opening, 2:05 p.m. CT Via Zoom Video & Dial In March 20, 2024

Tentatively, the final selection decision will be made, and submitters will be notified of award by, April 2024. This schedule is subject to change by the City.

II. CONTACT WITH CITY OF WACO

The contact person for this solicitation process is: Melanie Wade, Purchasing Agent who can be reached at:

Email: melaniew@wacotx.gov Telephone: (254) 750-8098 Fax: (254) 750-8063

Questions concerning the solicitation can be submitted through the City of Waco’s Bonfire portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login (preferred) or by email to the contact person listed above.

Official Address (if needed) - City of Waco Purchasing Services Attn: Melanie Wade, Purchasing Agent 1415 North 4th Street Waco, Texas 76707

Contact 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 waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login or the City of Waco Website at waco-texas.com/bids. Interested professional service providers are encouraged to return the Register Interest form on the previous page.

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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 working day unless otherwise specifically defined.

(11) "TxDOT" means Texas Department of Transportation

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IV. REQUESTED SERVICES/PRODUCTS

A. Scope of Services / Specifications

(1) The Scope of Services to be provided will be for the perimeter fence clearing of the Riverside

Water Treatment Plant around the Clearwell Tank. The outside of the perimeter fence will have trees and underbrush removed 10 feet from the fence. The trees inside the fence and around the clearwell tank and up the slope/cliff will be cut flush or as close to flush as equipment will allow with the ground, there will be no stump grinding inside the plant fence.

The intent of the specifications is to describe services providing the best performance at the best total cost. All bids shall meet or exceed these specifications.

(2) General Contractor shall self-perform 50% of this project.

(3) Liquidation Fee is $1000.00 for each day of delay.

(4) Detailed specifications are attached as Appendices.

(5) A digital version of this document can be obtained from the City of Waco’s Bonfire portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login or the City of Waco Website at waco-texas.com/bids.

(6) Submitting Contractor, if using Sub-Contractors, please submit Minority, Women Owned

Business Enterprise (MWBE) status for each. Use form on Page 66.

B. Terms Conditions & Requirements In addition to the specifications for the Project, the attached Appendices include the City’s Contract Requirements.

C. Duration of Services The City of Waco is seeking to have the work that is the subject of this RFB completed within 60 CALENDAR DAYS, (Base Bid), from the date of the Notice to Proceed. In determining the number of days for completion of the work under this Contract, it is anticipated that work will not be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or City holidays unless specifically approved by City. Since “day” is defined as a calendar day, Saturdays, Sundays, and City holidays shall be counted as days and included in calculating the Contract time. If a Contractor wants to perform work on Saturdays, Sundays, or City holidays, the Contractor shall seek approval by making a written request to City. The contractor shall be responsible for all City staff and third-party time, costs, expenses, and overtime for work performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or City holidays, unless excused in writing by the City prior to the work.

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D. Reservations by City:

The City of Waco reserves the right to reject any and all submittals. The 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 in 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 AWARD PROCEDURES

A. Requirements

(1) Vendors should submit their bids through the City of Waco’s Bonfire portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login. Paper/Physical submissions will still be accepted and should include one (1) electronic copy (CD or Flash Drive) and (1) original and two (2) copies of their statements of qualifications on 8 ½ x 11 paper. These must be received by the date set out above in the Schedule of Solicitation for a submitting firm to be considered:

(2) 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 price 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. 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

Responses to this solicitation must be received by 2:00 p.m. (Central Time) on March 20, 2024.

The City prefers that vendors use the new Bonfire portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login, paper submissions will still be received at the address listed below Via Delivery Services or Personal Delivery to:

Attn: Melanie Wade, Purchasing Agent

1415 North 4th Street Waco, Texas 76707

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 proposal due date for U.S. Mail delivery. If the Purchasing Office has not received the proposal by the stated deadline, the proposal will be returned unopened.

All submissions shall be sent to the attention of the Purchasing Agent in a sealed envelope that is

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Bid Opening: 2:00 P.M. (Central Time) on March 20, 2024

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.

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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.

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.

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H. Method of Award and Evaluation of Factors [x in box shows applicable]

(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.

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 offer or, 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

Services/Products Bid Forms

(1) Pricing Form(s)

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CITY OF WACO

OFFICIAL BID SHEET

BID INVITATION NO: RFB 2024-021

Riverside Water Treatment Plant Clearwell Tank Perimeter Tree Clearing

DATE: ________________

BIDDER:_____________________________________________________________

AUTHORIZED

SIGNATURE:_________________________________________________________

I. Refer to "Standard Instructions for all Bids" before completing Bid Sheet.

a. Price: quote your best price, F.O.B. Destination, on each item.

II. In submitting this bid, I certify:

a. Items bid are in exact accordance with specifications, unless noted in bid.

b. That prices in this bid have been arrived at independently, without consultation or agreement with any competitor for the purpose of restricting competition.

PRICING INFORMATION

NOTE: Depending on unit process, requirements and approved budgeted funds, quantities may be reduced or increased during the contract period Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Amount

1.0 Tree and Underbrush Removal (cleared from fence to 10 feet on the outside of facility)

0.22 Acre

2.0 Remove tree and underbrush

material from chain link fence and barbed wire

1 Lump Sum

3.0

Remove tree branches that hang over the fence up to 14 feet from ground level if tree is more than 10 feet from the fence

4.0 Removal of trees and brush around tank and along the

slope/cliff

0.19 Acre

5.0 Removal of all trees inside the fenced area within project area not around tank

0.14 Acre

6.0 Chip cut trees and limbs and spread chips out along fence line

7.0 Trash and Rubbish disposal at

City of Waco Landfill 1 Lump Sum

8.0 Bonding and Insurance 1 Lump Sum

9.0 Contingencies (to be used at

discretion of the City) 1 Lump Sum $5,000 $5,000

10.0 Total Price for lines 1.0 thru 9.0

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APPENDIX B

Contract Requirements

(1) City of Waco General Terms and Conditions

(2) Additional Terms for Service

(3) Insurance & Indemnification Requirements

(4) Worker’s Compensation

(5) Wage Rates

(6) Sales Tax Information

(7) House Bill 89 Israel Form

(8) House Bill 89 Firearms Form

(9) House Bill 89 Energy Form

(10) House Bill 1295 Information Sheet

(11) Protest Procedure

(12) Sample Contract Form

(13) Sample Payment Bond

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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 the 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. The submitter must agree to commence work on or before a date 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 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:

document:

Except as provided elsewhere m the contract

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 exclude the Selected Firms from the Project site and pursue any remedies available to the City.

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2. Upon ten (10) days written notice, City may terminate the contract for convenience, for any reason. In such a case, the Selected Finn 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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City of Waco Insurance & Indemnification Requirements Horizontal Construction (03/22/2019)

Insurance Requirements:

A contractor’s financial integrity is of interest to the City. Therefore, subject to a contractor’s right to maintain reasonable deductibles in such amounts as are approved by the City, a contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of the contract, and any extension hereof, at contractor’s sole expense, insurance coverage written on an occurrence basis by companies authorized to do business in the State of Texas that are rated A- or better by A.M. Best Company and/or otherwise acceptable to the City in the following types and amounts:

Type Amount

Workers' Compensation Statutory

Employer’s Liability $1,000,000/$1,000,000/$1,000,000

Commercial General Liability Including:

Premises/Operations Independent Contractors Products Liability/Completed Operations Personal & Advertising Injury Broad form property damage, to include fire legal liability

$1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 General Aggregate, or its equivalent in Umbrella or Excess Liability Coverage

Business Automobile Liability

a. Owned/leased vehicles

b. vehicles

c. Hired vehicles

$1,000,000 per occurrence or its equivalent on a combined single limit (CSL basis).

Term of Policy: With regard to any approved claims-made policy form, a contractor shall maintain and keep in force and effect said coverage during the term of this contract and for a period of seven (7) years following the expiration or completion of the contract with the City, either through an existing carrier or a carrier of comparable financial statute and reputation.

Modification of Insurance Requirement: The City reserves the right to review these insurance requirements during the effective period of the contract and any extension or renewal hereof and to modify insurance coverages and their limits when deemed necessary and prudent by City’s Risk Manager or designee, based upon changes in statutory law, court decisions, or circumstances surrounding this contract. In no instance will the City allow a modification which results in the City incurring increased risk.

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Proof of Insurance Required and When to Submit:

Examination & Approval. All insurance policies shall be subject to the examination and approval of the City for their adequacy as to form and content, form of protection, and financial status of insurance company.

When to Submit. Prior to the execution of the contract by the City of Waco and before commencement of any work under this contract, a contractor shall furnish original proof of insurance to the City’s Risk Manager which is clearly labeled with the contract name and City department. The proof will include completed/current Certificate(s) of Insurance, endorsements, exclusions, and/or relevant extracts from the insurance policy, or copies of policies. Thereafter, new certificates, policy endorsements, exclusions, and/or relevant extracts from insurance policies, or policies shall be provided prior to the expiration date of any prior certificate, endorsement, or policy. No officer or employee other than the City’s Risk Manager or designee shall have authority to waive this requirement.

Additional Insured. Except for Workers’ Compensation, Employers’ Liability, and Professional Liability Insurance, the City, its elected officials, officers, servants, agents, volunteers and employees shall be named as additional insureds. No officer or employee, other than the City Risk Manager or designee, shall have authority to waive this requirement.

Other-Insurance Endorsement -- All insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to state that an “Other Insurance” clause shall not apply to the City where the City is an additional insured shown on the policy.

Agent Information. The certificate(s) or other proof of insurance must be completed by an agent authorized to bind the named underwriter(s) and their company to the coverage, limits, and termination provisions shown thereon, containing all required information referenced or indicated thereon. The original certificate(s) or form must be signed and include the agent information including the agent name, title and phone number. The proof of insurance shall be sent directly from the insurance agent to the City’s Risk Management Office by U.S. Postal Service to City of Waco, ATTN: Risk Manager, P.O. Box 2570, Waco, Texas 76702-2570 or by delivery service to

1415 North 4th Street, Waco, Texas 76707. To send by email, please contact the Risk Management Office at 254-750-5730 to obtain the email address.

Precondition to Performance & Basis for Termination. The City shall have no duty to pay or perform under the contract until such certificate(s), policy endorsements, exclusions, and/or relevant extracts from the insurance policy have been delivered to and approved by the City’s Risk Manager. The contractor understands that it is the contractor’s sole responsibility to provide this necessary information to the City and that failure to timely comply with these insurance requirements shall be a cause for termination of a contract. If the City determines that it will deny payment, not perform, or terminate the contract because of the failure to provide certain information or documents, the City shall give the contractor notice of that determination and allow contractor fifteen (15) days to correct the deficiency.

Waiver of Subrogation. All liability policies will provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City.

Notice of Cancellation, Non-renewal, Material Change. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the City of the cancellation, non-renewal, or material change of any insurance

RFB 2024-021 Page 24 required herein. The Contractor shall provide such written notice within five (5) business days of the date the Contractor is first aware of the cancellation, non-renewal, or material change, or is first aware that the cancellation, non-renewal, or material change is threatened or otherwise may occur, whichever comes first. Contractor shall provide the City with a replacement certificate(s) of insurance, policy endorsements, exclusions, and/or relevant extracts from the insurance policy either before the cancellation, non-renewal, or material change is effective, if it knew in advance of such, or within ten (10) business days of first learning of the cancellation, non-renewal, or change if it did not learn of that such action in advance.

INDEMNIFICATION.

A CONTRACTOR EXECUTING A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY AGREES TO

ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR THE SERVICES

RENDERED PURSUANT TO THE CONTRACT AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY,

PROTECT, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CITY, ITS EMPLOYEES,

AGENTS, AND SERVANTS, OF AND FROM ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND CAUSES

OF ACTIONS OF EVERY KIND AND CHARACTER, INCLUDING THE COST OF

DEFENSE THEREOF, FOR ANY INJURY TO, INCLUDING DEATH OF, PERSONS

AND ANY LOSSES FOR DAMAGES TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY OR ALLEGED TO

BE CAUSED, ARISING OUT OF, OR ALLEGED TO ARISE OUT OF, EITHER

DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE SERVICES TO BE

RENDERED HEREUNDER, WHETHER OR NOT SAID CLAIMS, DEMANDS,

CAUSES OF ACTIONS ARE CAUSED BY CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF THE

CITY AND A PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR WHETHER IT WAS CAUSED BY

CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY AND SOME OTHER THIRD PARTY.

Employee Litigation: In any and all claims against any party indemnified hereunder by any employee (or the survivor or personal representative of such employee) of the contractor, any subcontractor, any supplier, or any individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform any of the work, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation herein shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation, or benefits payable by or for contractor or any such subcontractor, supplier, or other individual or entity under workers’ compensation or other employee benefit acts.

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City of Waco Workers’ Compensation Coverage Verification Form

The City of Waco, a State of Texas Governmental Entity and Municipality, is required to comply with the Texas Labor Code. Specifically, Texas Labor Code – Section 406.096 directs Contractors who enter into a building or construction Contract with a Municipality to certify in writing that (1) they provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for each employee of the contractor employed on public projects, and (2) they receive a certificate from each subcontractor showing that every employee of the subcontractor is covered by workers’ compensation insurance.

For your convenience, Texas Labor Code – Section 406.096 is attached.

Please review Section 406.096 prior to completing the City of Waco Workers’ Compensation Coverage Verification Form.

If you have questions concerning this form, contact City of Waco Risk Management office at (254) 750- 5730.

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LABOR CODE

TITLE 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION

SUBTITLE A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT

CHAPTER 406. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE

EXTRACT:

Sec. 406.096. REQUIRED COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN BUILDING OR CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTORS. (a) A governmental entity that enters into a building or construction contract shall require the contractor to certify in writing that the contractor provides workers' compensation insurance coverage for each employee of the contractor employed on the public project.

(b) Each subcontractor on the public project shall provide such a certificate relating to coverage of the subcontractor's employees to the general contractor, who shall provide the subcontractor's certificate to the governmental entity.

(c) A contractor who has a contract that requires workers' compensation insurance coverage may provide the coverage through a group plan or other method satisfactory to the governing body of the governmental entity.

(d) The employment of a maintenance employee by an employer who is not engaging in building or construction as the employer's primary business does not constitute engaging in building or construction.

(e) In this section:

(1) "Building or construction" includes:

(A) erecting or preparing to erect a structure, including a building, bridge, roadway, public utility facility, or related appurtenance;

(B) remodeling, extending, repairing, or demolishing a structure; or

(C) otherwise improving real property or an appurtenance to real property through similar activities.

(2) "Governmental entity" means this state or a political subdivision of this state. The term includes a municipality.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

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Office Use Only Date Received:

City of Waco Workers’ Compensation Coverage Verification Form. For Building or Construction Contractors

This form is being filed in accordance with Texas Labor Code – Section 406.96. Required Coverage For Certain Building Or Construction Contractors.

1. Name of Company doing business with the City of Waco.

2. Company Primary Point of Contact for Insurance issues.

Name: _______________________________ Phone: ____________________.

Address: _________________________________________________________.

Email: __________________________________________ (Optional)

3. Name of Insurance Company providing Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Company

Employees.

Name Address Phone

4. Is this an update to previously provided information on workers’ compensation insurance?

______ YES ______ NO.

Note: Please inform the City of Waco of changes in Insurance Companies.

5. Has the Company hired one or more Subcontractors for this project?

______ YES ______ NO

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6. Has each Subcontractor provided the Company with a certificate showing workers’ compensation insurance coverage for each of the Subcontractor’s employees?

______ YES ______ NO

7. Name of each Subcontractor and Name of its Insurance Carrier providing Workers’

Compensation Coverage for Subcontractor’s Employees:

Subcontractor Insurance Carrier

Please provide a copy of each Subcontractor’s proof of Workers’ Compensation Coverage.

8. Printed Name and Title of person completing this form, and have Witness sign.

Print Name: ____________________________ Title: _______________________

Signature: ______________________________ Date Signed: _________________

WITNESS:

Signature: _______________________________ Date Signed: ________________

Print Name: ______________________________

Print Title: _______________________________

PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN WITH BID

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PREVALING WAGE RATES

INFORMATION

Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 requires a worker employed by a contractor or subcontractor in the execution of a contract for the public work by or on behalf of political subdivision of the state to be paid a prevailing wage rate.

Definition of “public work.” A public work to which this provision applies includes but is not limited to construction of a building, highway, road, excavation, and repair work or other project development or improvement, paid for in whole or in part from public funds, without regard to whether the work is done under public supervision or direction. It does not apply to work done directly by a public utility company under an order of a public authority. Whether this Project is a public work shall be determined by the City, and such determination shall be provided in writing to the Contractor before the opening of bids.

Worker wage rate. Contractor agrees, covenants, and guarantees that it and its subcontractor(s) constructing this Project, if a public work, shall pay their workers, other than maintenance workers, employed on this Project:

1. not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character performed within the geographical limits of the City; and

2. not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for legal holiday and overtime work.

"Worker employed on a public work" defined. A worker is employed on a public work for the purposes of this provision if the worker, including a laborer or mechanic, is employed by a contractor or subcontractor in the execution of a contract for a public work with the City, or any officer of the City, or the City Council of the City of Waco.

Determination of prevailing wage rate. The City Council of the City of Waco shall determine the general prevailing rate of per diem wages to be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to construct the Project by:

1. conducting a survey of the wages received by classes of workers employed on public works of a character similar to the contract work in the geographical limits of the City in which this public work is to be performed; or

2. using the prevailing wage rate as determined by the United States Department of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Section 276a et seq.) if the survey used to determine that rate was conducted within a three-year period preceding the date the City Council of the City of Waco issues invitations for bids for this public work.

Sum certain of prevailing wage rate. The City Council shall determine the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as a sum certain, expressed in dollars and cents.

Wage rates incorporated in agreement and in invitation to bid. The prevailing wage rate to be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to construct the public work shall be specified in the invitation to bid for this Project and is incorporated by reference herein.

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Determination final. The City Council’s determination of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages is final.

Penalty. A contractor or subcontractor who violates this provision shall pay to the City sixty dollars ($60) for each worker employed for each calendar day or part of the day that the worker is paid less than the wage rates stipulated in the invitation to bid and this contract. The City Council shall use any money collected under this provision to offset the costs incurred in the administration of this provision. A contractor or subcontractor does not violate this provision if the City Council, in awarding the bid for this contract, does not determine the prevailing wage rates and specify the rates in the invitation to bid and in this contract.

Maintenance of wage record. Contractor agrees, covenants, and guarantees that it and its subcontractor(s) shall keep a record showing:

1. the name and occupation of each worker employed by the contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) in the construction of this public work; and

2. the actual per diem wages paid to each worker.

Inspection of wage record. The record shall be open at all reasonable hours to inspection by the officers and agents of the City.

Payment greater than prevailing rate not prohibited. This provision does not prohibit the payment to a worker employed on a public work an amount greater than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages.

Reliance on certificate of subcontractor. The contractor awarded this bid is entitled to rely on a certificate by a subcontractor regarding the payment of all sums due those working for the subcontractor until the contrary has been determined.

Duty of City to hear complaints and withhold payment. The City Council shall:

1. take cognizance of complaints of all violations of this provision committed in the execution of the construction of this public work; and

2. withhold money forfeited or required to be withheld under this provision from the payments to the contractor(s) under the bid contract, except that the City may not withhold money from other than the final payment without a determination by the City Council that there is good cause to believe that the contractor has violated this provision.

Complaint; initial determination. The City Council shall comply with Sections 2258.023 and 2258.056, Government Code, in the initial determination of a complaint presented pursuant to this provision.

For the purposes of this Project, the general prevailing rate of per diem wages are the wage the rates set forth on the following page(s).

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"General Decision Number: TX20240023 01/05/2024

Superseded General Decision Number: TX20230023

State: Texas

Construction Types: Heavy (Sewer/Water Treating Plant and Sewer/Incid. to Hwy.)

Counties: Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Freestone, Hamilton, Hill, Lampasas, Leon, Limestone, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Navarro, Robertson and Williamson Counties in Texas.

WATER & SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS AND LIFT PUMP STATIONS

Note: Contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

Please note that these Executive Orders apply to covered contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but do not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(1).

|If the contract is entered |. Executive Order 14026 | |into on or after January 30, | generally applies to the | |2022, or the contract is | contract. | |renewed or extended (e.g., an |. The contractor must pay | |option is exercised) on or | all covered workers at | |after January 30, 2022: | least $17.20 per hour (or | | | the applicable wage rate | | | listed on this wage | | | determination, if it is | | | higher) for all hours | | | spent performing on the | | | contract in 2024. | |If the contract was awarded on|. Executive Order 13658 | |or between January 1, 2015 and| generally applies to the | |January 29, 2022, and the | contract. | |contract is not renewed or |. The contractor must pay all| |extended on or after January | covered workers at least | |30, 2022: | $12.90 per hour (or the | | | applicable wage rate listed| | | on this wage determination,| | | if it is higher) for all | | | hours spent performing on |

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| | that contract in 2024. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.