ESBD_File_355274_TMD24-ANG-DP-24093001 Water Heater Replacement.pdf

TEXAS MILITARY DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE OF TEXAS

SOLICITATION

NIGP Code

910-60, 912-40

SOLICITATION NO.

TMD24-ANG-DP-24093001

TYPE OF SOLICITATION

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

DATE ISSUED

04/08/2024

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) - Water Heater Replacement

Respondent must submit their responses via email to:

procurement@military.texas.gov no later than 2:00 P.M. CST on 05/13/2024

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ronald L. Bullock

Contract Specialist, CTCD, CTCM

Contract Administrator

PHONE: (512) 782-6786

EMAIL: Procurement@military.texas.gov

RESPONSE (Bidder must fully complete)

DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT:➔ 10 DAYS

20 DAYS

30 DAYS

___ DAYS

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDA:

Bidder acknowledges receipt of solicitation addenda and related documents numbered and dated:

ADDENDUM NO. DATE ADDENDUM NO. DATE

NAME AND ADDRESS

OF Bidder:➔

RESPONSE DATE

TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

CERTIFICATION, DISQUALIFICATION, and REMEDIES By signing this document, Bidder represents and warrants that all statements, certifications, and information submitted in response to this solicitation are true, current, complete, and accurate.

Failure to sign will disqualify response. TMD may pursue and enforce any available remedies against the Bidder for making false statements, including disqualifying the Bidder’s response, immediately cancelling any Contract awarded to Contractor, or recommending State of Texas debarment.

TERM, PRICING, and FUNDING The initial Contract term is effective on the effective date stated in the notice of award (or purchase order if there is no notice of award) and expires one (1) year from that effective date.

TMD will not allow changes after Date of Award to terms or pricing during either the initial term of the Contract or any optional renewal period. The continuation of the Contract for any period is subject to the availability of TMD’s funding source for the Contract.

mailto:procurement@military.texas.gov mailto:Procurement@military.texas.gov

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TMD currently anticipates that the selection of successful Bidder and award of the Contract, if any, will proceed according to the following schedule:

Date Time CST Solicitation Posted to ESBD

04/23/2024 or 04/24/2024

10:00 AM

Pre-bid site visit 136TH CES / TXANG (CARSWELL AFB) 100 Hensley Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76127 - . If you plan to come to the site visit, please email Michael Meeks @ Michael.Meeks@us.af.mil or David Shamburger @ david.shamburger.2@us.af.mil No Later Than 04/15/2024 10:00 am so that Mike or Willie can request a visitor pass. Mike or Willie will need all names and driver’s licenses for all members that want to show up for the site visit.

04/26/2024 2:00 PM Last day to submit written questions for clarification to

TMD

05/03/2024 Estimated date for TMD to post Question and Answer (Q&A) document to ESBD

05/13/2024 2:00 PM Deadline for TMD to receive Bids

05/31/2024 Anticipated date of Contract Award mailto:Michael.Meeks@us.af.mil mailto:david.shamburger.2@us.af.mil

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ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SECTION A—DEFINITIONS

SECTION B—SERVICES AND PRICES

B.1 PRICING REQUIREMENTS

B.1.1 Pricing Instructions

B.2 INVOICE REQUIREMENTS

B.3 PAYMENTS

B.3.2 Payment Adjustment B.3.3 Late Payment B.3.4 Deductions for Unacceptable Compliance B.3.5 Withholding of Payment B.3.6 Debts and Delinquencies B.3.7 Right to Offset

B.4 MANDATORY PRICING SCHEDULE

B.4.1 Contract Term Pricing

SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 INTRODUCTION

C.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

C.3 TMD PERSONNEL

C.3.1. TMD’s Contract Administrator C.3.2 TMD’s Project Manager C.3.3 TMD’s Assistant Project Manager

C.4 INSURANCE REQUIRED UNDER THE CONTRACT

C.5 BONDS REQUIRED UNDER THE CONTRACT

SECTION D—CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REPORTS AND DATA

SECTION E—INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

E.1 RESPONSE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

E.2 AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLICITATION

E.3 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS AND WITHDRAWALS OF RESPONSES

E.4 SIGNATURES ON RESPONSE SUBMITTED

E.5 RESPONSE ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

E.6 CONTRACT AWARD

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E.7 TMD’s RIGHTS

E.8 RESPONSE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

E.8.1 Volume One – Contract Forms and Required Response Information E.8.2 Volume Two – Information Section E.8.3 Volume Three – Cost and Pricing Response

E.9 DISCUSSION AND CORRESPONDENCE

E.10 SUBMISSIONS SUBJECT TO THE Texas public information act

E.12 ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

E.13 PRE-BID SITE VISIT

SECTION F—EVALUATION CRITERIA

SECTION G—LIST OF EXHIBITS

BY NUMBER AND TITLE

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SECTION A—DEFINITIONS

The following terms and acronyms used in this solicitation have the meanings given in this section unless the context indicates otherwise.

“Bid” means the Bidder’s response to this solicitation. A Bid is an offer to contract based upon the terms, conditions, and specifications contained within the solicitation. Bids do not become Contracts until they are accepted through an open market purchase order.

“Bidder” means the individual, business entity, or organization that submits a response in reply to this solicitation with intent to contract with TMD.

“Business Days” means Monday through Friday except for federal, state, and legal holidays observed by the State of Texas.

“Business Hours” means 6:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Central Time.

“Contract” means this formal, written, and legally enforceable agreement between TMD and Contractor.

“Contractor” means the individual, business or other entity awarded the Contract. In the context of submitting a response, “Contractor” also means “Bidder” and “Vendor.”

“Date of Award” means the date the Contract is fully executed.

“Days” means calendar days unless otherwise specified.

“TMD” means the Texas Military Department of the State of Texas, a state agency in the executive branch created under Texas Government Code Chapter 437.

“Fiscal Year” means any of the one (1) year periods beginning September 1 and ending August 31 used for annual budgetary purposes by the State of Texas.

“Parties” means Contractor and TMD.

“Vendor” means the individual, business entity, or organization at any stage in the procurement or contracting process (prior to response, during response, and after Contract award).

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SECTION B—SERVICES AND PRICES

B.1 PRICING REQUIREMENTS

B.1.1 Pricing Instructions

A. TMD seeks and Contractor will provide the commodities and services described in Section C, Specifications on a no minimum, as needed, as requested basis. Pricing is firm fixed price for the commodities and services requested and authorized by TMD as provided under the Contract. Bidder must price the response on this basis.

B. Contractor must deliver and provide the commodities and services in compliance with all requirements of the Contract with such payment to be processed by TMD after TMD’s receipt, testing and acceptance of the commodities and services.

C. Bidder must submit a response that include all costs, fees, licenses, and expenses for

Contractor’s delivery of the commodities and services and performance under the Contract and will represent Contractor’s sole compensation under the Contract. No minimum compensation is guaranteed under the Contract. No payments may be approved or made prior to TMD’s acceptance as provided in the Contract.

D. TMD reserves the right to make an award on the basis of low line item bid, low total of line items, or in any other combination that will serve the best interest of TMD and to reject any and all items bid at the sole discretion of TMD. TMD also reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of any response, waive minor technicalities and award the response to best serve the interests of TMD.

E. Catalogs, brand names, or manufacturer’s references are descriptive only, and indicate type and quality desired. Bids on brands of like nature and quality will be considered unless advertised under Texas Government Code § 2155.067. If a Bidder believes it can satisfy these specifications, it should bid its goods or services and explain how the specifications will be adequately met.

F. If bidding on specifications other than those stated within this solicitation, bid should show manufacturer, brand, or trade name, and other description of product offered. If other than brand(s) specified is offered, specifications, illustrations, and complete descriptions of product offered must be included with bid. Failure to take exception to specifications or reference data will require Bidder to furnish specified brand names, model numbers, etc.

G. Unless otherwise specified, all items bid must be new and unused and of current production.

H. All electrical items must meet all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA) standards and regulations, and bear the appropriate listing from Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual Research Corporation (FMRC), or National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA).

I. Consistent and continued tie bidding may cause rejection of bids by TMD and investigation for anti-trust violations.

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B.2 INVOICE REQUIREMENTS

Invoices are Contractor’s billing for goods or services rendered. TMD will pay Contractor on the basis of itemized invoices submitted to and approved by TMD. The invoices must show the actual deliverables provided and the attendant charge. Itemized invoices must clearly identify the project phase or title, deliverables delivered, the number of hours that each allocated employee worked if applicable, and the date range of work performance for this associated charge.

A. Contractor’s invoice must include the following:

1. the Contract number or Purchase Order number;

2. remittance address; and

3. any prompt payment discount offered.

B. Contractor must send an email with the invoice copy to Payables@military.texas.gov and to the Contract Monitor (if applicable).

An original, hard-copy invoice, if required, will be submitted to the office designated below:

Texas Military Department (TMD) Attn: Accounts Payable Department

P.O. Box 5218, Building 11 Austin, Texas 78763-5218

The State of Texas will not incur any penalty for late payment if the invoice fails to conform to the requirements of this section or if Contractor did not mail the invoice to the appropriate addresses identified in this section.

B.3 PAYMENTS

A. TMD recommends that Contractor receive payments by electronic funds transfer (EFT), also known as direct deposit. If Contractor elects to be set up for direct deposit payment, Contractor must submit a completed Direct Deposit Authorization Form (Attachment G.1).

B. Regardless as to whether Direct Deposit is chosen, Bidder must submit a completed Texas Application for Payee Identification Number (Attachment G.2) to the following address:

Texas Military Department (TMD) Attn: Accounts Payable Department

P.O. Box 5218, Building 11 Austin, Texas 78763-5218

Reference: Contractor Set-up for Solicitation TMD24-ANG-DP-24093001

Notes: Contact Ronald L. Bullock when completed 512-782-6786 or Procurement@military.texas.gov

C. If Contractor has previously submitted a completed Contractor Direct Deposit Authorization Form to TMD for another separate Contract, another form is not required to be submitted.

mailto:Payables@military.texas.gov

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B.3.1 Billing and Payment

A. TMD will not make any payments of any amount to Contractor until an accurate invoice is received that complies with Section B.2 above. TMD will notify Contractor if invoice is deemed to be inaccurate within 20 days of receipt.

B. Texas Government Code Chapter 2251 (the Prompt Payment Act) will govern payment and accrual of interest on any overdue payments.

C. If TMD, for any reason, including lack of supporting documentation, disputes any items in any invoices submitted by Contractor, TMD will place a hold on the disputed items and may pay the remaining amount of the invoice. TMD will timely notify Contractor of the dispute and request clarification or remedial action.

D. If the dispute is resolved in Contractor’s favor, TMD will pay the remaining portion of the original invoice in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act. If the dispute is resolved in TMD’s favor, Contractor must resubmit an invoice reflecting all corrections.

B.3.2 Payment Adjustment

A. TMD may elect to deduct from Contractor’s payment as specified in this section for any amount specified for any money determined to be due as specified in the Contract.

B. If it is determined that the remaining amount of Contractor payment is not adequate to cover the money determined to be due to TMD, then all remaining Contractor’s payments will be withheld and an invoice issued to Contractor for the remaining amount due.

C. Contractor must pay the invoiced amount within 30 days of receipt unless Contractor and TMD mutually agree on an alternative payment method.

B.3.3 Late Payment

Any amount owed to Contractor more than one (1) day beyond the date such amount is due as described in this section will accrue interest each day that such amount is not paid at the rate specified by Texas Government Code § 2251.025, provided; however, that this provision will not excuse failure by TMD to make payment in strict accordance with the Contract.

B.3.4 Deductions for Unacceptable Compliance

If Contractor fails to comply with the terms of the Contract, TMD may withhold Contractor’s payment. If non-compliance results in TMD purchasing goods or services from another entity to remedy the non-compliance, TMD will deduct those costs from Contractor’s payment.

B.3.5 Withholding of Payment

A. TMD will have the right to withhold Contractor’s payment until the failures described below have been corrected.

1. Failure to submit reports or other documentation required in Section D—Contract Compliance Reports and Data required from Contractor;

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2. Failure to comply with background check or security requirements;

3. Failure to respond to audit reports; and

4. Failure to correct identified areas of non-compliance to the satisfaction of TMD within ten days upon receipt of written notification.

B. TMD will not pay interest to Contractor for monies so withheld.

C. Contractor’s withheld payment will be released upon TMD’s satisfaction that compliance has been achieved for 30 consecutive days.

D. In the event that money is due to TMD for Contractor’s failure to provide adequate maintenance or replacement of the property as required in the Contract, the amount required for TMD to correct deficiencies and replace property will be withheld from the final payment.

E. With the exception of disputed issues, such withholding of final payment by TMD will not exceed 120 days from date of the Contract’s termination.

B.3.6 Debts and Delinquencies

TMD is prohibited from issuing any payments to a person or entity that has been reported as having an indebtedness or delinquency to the State of Texas. Contractor agrees and understands that, to the extent Contractor owes any debt or delinquent taxes to the State of Texas, TMD will apply any payments or other amounts Contractor is otherwise owed under the Contract toward the debt or delinquent taxes until the debt or delinquent taxes are paid in full. Contractor must comply with all applicable laws regarding satisfaction of debts or delinquencies to the State of Texas.

B.3.7 Right to Offset

In the event TMD determines that Contractor owes money to TMD under any Contract or purchase order, TMD, upon providing Contractor with written notice of its intent to offset, will have the right to withhold monies due to Contractor with respect to the Contract or with respect to any other Contract or purchase order with TMD and apply such monies to the money due to TMD.

B.4 MANDATORY PRICING SCHEDULE

B.4.1 Contract Term Pricing

The Bidder must submit its bid price within the Pricing Table located in Attachment G.3, replicating, as necessary, in its exact format.

Bid price must be submitted on the Mandatory Pricing Schedule. Bidders will price per unit shown.

Unit prices will govern in the event of extension errors. If a price quotation is submitted as part of Bid, the quotation must be referenced in the response and signed by Bidder to establish formal linkage to the Bid.

Prices bid are firm throughout the term of the Contract. “Discount from List” bid pricing is not acceptable unless requested. Cash discounts are not considered in determining an award. Cash discounts offered will be taken if earned.

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SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 INTRODUCTION

Texas Military Department’s (TMD) 136th Airlift Wing requires the replacement of the existing two

(2) water heaters in building 4175. The existing 125-gallon gas water heaters have reached the end of their service life and replacement is now required. It is the intent for the old water heaters to be removed and new water heating system to be installed which meets the existing capabilities.

C.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

C.2.1 Scope: The contractor shall furnish all labor, parts, tools, plant, equipment, appliances, transportation, and materials necessary to complete this project. Services include, but are not limited to, items identified below. The Contractor shall inspect the existing plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems for suitability, and replace as needed to facilitate installation. The Contractor shall propose, and upon Project Manager’s approval, install a system which meets the water heating requirements of the building, including but not limited to:

A. Replacement of both existing water heaters with new equivalent or better water heaters, B. Replacement of only one (1) existing water heater with a new equivalent or better water heater and replace the second existing water heater with a new storage tank supporting the newly installed water heater.

All work shall be performed in accordance with international, federal, state, and local building codes, as well as the Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC).

C.2.2 Objectives: It is TMD’s intent for the Contractor to perform all the necessary construction services to remove the existing gas water heaters, make necessary mechanical, plumbing, and electrical modifications, and install a new water heating system which meets the heating requirements of the building.

C.2.3 Tasks: The Contractor shall perform the following:

C.2.3.1 Verify all measurements and existing systems prior to performance, as Government provided information is for reference only.

C.2.3.2 Develop and verify a new water heating system which will meet the water heating requirements of the building.

C.2.3.3 Procure replacement water heating system components required to support objective, including but not limited to, new water heater(s), potential storage tanks, supporting components, and items required for adapting existing conditions to the new system.

C.2.3.4 Remove and dispose of existing two (2) water heaters and fully install new water heating system. Fully reconnect all mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems and perform function and leak checks.

C.2.3.5 Install a Carbon Monoxide monitor, per State requirements.

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C.2.3.6 Insulate new and existing piping where insulation was removed during system installation.

C.2.3.7 Clean job site daily during the progress of work, to include sweeping the construction areas to prevent excessive foreign object debris (FOD). The contractor shall be responsible for off-site disposal of all demolition debris and excess material, unless otherwise indicated by the Project Managers. The project site shall be restored to initial condition prior to final acceptance by the Project Managers.

C.2.3.8 Coordinate inspections, as required, by the Project Managers. The completion of a Project Manager’s inspection does not relieve the Contractor of it’s responsibility to comply with required project documents, codes, or the need to provide quality materials and workmanship.

C.2.3.9 Contractorshall request a Pre-Final Inspection from the Project Managers to verify that the project is complete and ready for final acceptance. The Project Managers may develop a Pre-Final Inspection Punch List as a result of this inspection. The Contractor shall ensure that all items on this list have been corrected before notifying the Project Managers to schedule a Final Acceptance Inspection.

C.2.3.10 Request a Final Acceptance Inspection from the Project Managers to perform final inspection and acceptance of the project. Notify the Project Managers at least 14 days prior to the Final Acceptance Inspection and include the Contractor's assurance that all specific items previously identified to the Contractor as being unacceptable, along with all remaining work performed under the Contract, will be complete and acceptable by the date scheduled for the Final Acceptance Inspection.

C.2.4 Deliverables: The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

C.2.4.1 Letter of Guarantee that warrants the project against defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of final acceptance and guarantee that equipment was installed to manufacturer’s specifications for the warranty.

C.2.4.2 Submittal with the technical data sheet for the water heater system selected.

C.2.5 Government Furnished Property (GFP): No GFP provided for this project.

C.2.6 Security: The Government may prohibit installation access to anyone categorized as a security concern. These concerns may include, but are not limited to: record of criminal conduct (active arrest warrant), felony conviction, illegal drug involvement, personal conduct, registration on any sexual offender registry, record of convictions/charges stemming from disrespect for law, and non-us citizen without proper documentation. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to contact the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth visitor control center to determine eligibility and any associated cost with obtaining installation access. The installation currently utilizes two (2) methods for accessing the installation, daily visitor access pass and a long-term pass granted through a Government-approved, Contractor-managed, process named RAPIDGates. In order to obtain a long-term pass (access badge), the Contractor is required to submit an application and pay a fee for each company (prime Contractor and subcontractor) and employee that will require access onto the installation. The Contractor can visit the RAPIDGate website at www.rapidgate.com, or contact them by phone at 1-877-RAPIDGATE. In the event that the Contractor elects to request a daily access pass for its employees, and foregoes use of the RAPIDGate system, it will be responsible for any delays experienced due to waiting for pass

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C.2.7 Cultural Resources: The Contractor shall halt any ground disturbance activity in the event that any Native American or other historical artifacts, fossils, human remains, unmarked graves, or burial sites are found. Report any possible observations to the Project Managers.

The Project Managers shall suspend performance at the site of work and notify the Base Civil Engineer and Environmental Office. Performance cannot resume until directed by the Project Managers. The Project Managers will get their guidance from the Base Contracting Officer Nate Norton.

C.2.8 Disposal: Non-hazardous waste or debris shall be removed by the Contractor from the base and disposed at an appropriately permitted facility.

C.2.9 Radioactive Materials (RAM):

C.2.9.1 The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or designee, in writing, 10 days prior to the delivery of, or prior to completion of any servicing required by the Contract of, items containing radiation producing devices (RPD) (e.g. portable x-ray machines) or devices containing radioactive materials (RAM) (e.g. soil density gauges, radiography cameras, etc.).

C.2.9.2 The Installation Radiation Safety Officer (IRSO) is authorized to temporarily suspend work in the event of unsafe operations involving the use of RAM.

C.2.10 Period of Performance:

C.2.10.1 Contractor shall coordinate material ordering and delivery schedule so that all demolition, repairs and construction are completed in three (3) months, ninety (90) calendar days after the issuance of a notice to proceed (NTP).

C.2.10.2 The normal business hours for the government are 6:30AM to 5:15PM, Tuesday through Friday, with the exception of Holidays, unless arrangements have been made in advance.

C.2.11 References:

C.2.11.1 International Building Code (IBC) C.2.11.2 National Electric Code (NEC) C.2.11.3 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) C.2.11.4 Air National Guard Engineering Technical Letter (ANGETLs) C.2.11.5 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) C.2.11.6 International Mechanical Code (IMC)

C.2.12 Additional TMD Points of Contact:

C.2.12.1 Contract Office Representative / Deputy Base Civil Engineer: Capt Project Managers, PE, Nathaniel Norton 136th Civil Engineer Squadron, Office: 817-852-3327, Email:

nathaniel.norton@us.af.mil

C.2.12.2 Civil Engineer Operations Manager: MSgt David Jones, 136th Civil Engineer Squadron, Office: 817-852-3345, Email: david.jones.233@us.af.mil mailto:nathaniel.norton@us.af.mil mailto:david.jones.233@us.af.mil

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C.3 TMD PERSONNEL

C.3.1. TMD’s Contract Administrator

A. The Contract Administrator of the Contract is Ronald L. Bullock.

B. The telephone number for the Contract Administrator is 512-782-6786.

C. The email address is Procurement@military.texas.gov.

The Contract Administrator is responsible for the general administration of the Contract, negotiation of any changes, and issuance of written amendments to the Contract.

C.3.2 TMD’s Project Manager

A. The Project Manager for the Contract is Michael Meeks.

B. The telephone number for the Project Manager is 817-852-3398.

C. The email address is Michael.Meeks@us.af.mil

TMD’s Project Manager for the Contract is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Contract and will act as the central point of contact for TMD. The Project Manager has full authority to act for TMD in the performance of any project connected to the Contract. The Project Manager or a designated representative will meet with Contractor’s Project Manager to discuss problems as they occur.

C.3.3 TMD’s Assistant Project Manager

A. The Project Manager for the Contract is David Shamburger.

B. The telephone number for the Project Manager is 817-852- 3338.

C. The email address is David.Shamburger.2@us.af.mil

TMD’s Assistant Project Manager for the Contract is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the Contract and will act as the central point of contact for TMD. The Project Manager has full authority to act for TMD in the performance of any project connected to the Contract. The Project Manager or a designated representative will meet with Contractor’s Project Manager to discuss problems as they occur.

C.4 INSURANCE REQUIRED UNDER THE CONTRACT

In its response, Bidder must provide a statement of its intent to obtain and maintain for the term of the Contract (and any renewal periods or additional extensions) the minimum insurance coverage specified. Bidder should also describe other insurance coverage maintained by Bidder in the ordinary course of business and provide proof of same in its response. Proof of insurance and bond coverage may be provided in the form of current certificates of insurance. TMD and the State of Texas do not accept “self-insurance” coverage.

mailto:David.Shamburger.2@us.af.mil

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The awarded Contractor is required, within five (5) business days of Notice of Award or Purchase Order, to provide TMD with current certificates of insurance or other proof acceptable to TMD.

Failure to submit acceptable proof of insurance within such time period may result in TMD’s revocation of the award. Contractor must maintain the required insurance during the initial term and any optional renewal period exercised. Contractor is responsible for ensuring its subcontractors’ compliance with all insurance requirements.

Minimum Required Amounts of Insurance Coverage

Type of Insurance Each Occurrence/Aggregate

Workers’ Compensation Statutory Limits for the State of Texas or for any state Contractor’s employee resides in

Employer’s Liability Bodily Injury by Accident Bodily Injury by Disease Bodily Injury by Disease

$1,000,000 Each Accident $1,000,000 Each Employee $1,000,000 Policy Limit

Commercial General Liability (occurrence based)

Bodily Injury and Property Damage $1,000,000 Each Occurrence Limit $2,000,000 Aggregate Limit $2,000,000 Products/Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $1,000,000 Personal Injury and Advertising Liability $50,000 Damage to Premises Rented $5,000 Medical Payments

Automobile Liability All Owned, Hired and Non-Owned Vehicles

$500,000 Combined Single Limit (for each accident)

Umbrella/Excess Liability $1,000,000 Per Occurrence

Commercial Crime $50,000 Each Occurrence

All required insurance coverage must be issued from a company or companies with a Financial Strength Rating of “A” or better from A.M. Best Company, Inc.

All insurance policies for required coverage must be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the State of Texas and in a form satisfactory to TMD. All required insurance contracts must:

(1) be written on a primary and non-contributory basis with any other insurance coverages Bidder currently has in place; and

(2) include a Waiver of Subrogation Clause.

All certificates of insurance for required coverage other than workers’ compensation and professional liability must name the Texas Military Department as additional insured.

Contractor shall:

A. provide written documentation under this section to the Contract Administrator by email at least 30 calendar days prior to any cancellation, non-renewal, or material change of a required policy.

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B. ensure all insurance policies and certificates of insurance for required coverage are written to include all products, services, and locations related to Contractor’s performance under the Contract; and

C. deliver all renewals policies at least ten calendar days prior of any expiration of a required policy to Contract Administrator by emails. All renewal policies and corresponding certificates of insurance must meet all terms set forth in the Contract.

D. ensure that all provisions of the Contract concerning liability, duty, and standard of care, together with the indemnification provision, are underwritten by contractual liability coverage sufficient to include the Contractor’s obligations under the Contract.

E. obtain and maintain insurance policies that provide coverage for Contractor’s principals, officers, directors, shareholders, partners, owners, agents, employees, subcontractors, independent contractors, and any other representatives who may provide services under the Contract.

C.5 BONDS REQUIRED UNDER THE CONTRACT

Bonds will be required from Contractor before commencing any work as follows:

A. For a contract in excess of $100,000.00 a performance bond will be executed in the amount of the Contract conditioned upon the faithful performance of the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents. Said bond will be solely for the protection of the state.

B. For a Contract in excess of $25,000.00 a payment bond will be executed in the amount of the Contract, solely for the protection of all claimants supplying labor and material.

C. Any bids submitted will include the cost of any applicable bond. Costs will be included in the base Bid and will not be itemized separately.

If a bond is required, Bidder will be notified by email. The bond must be received by TMD within ten calendar days and must reference the solicitation number. A purchase order will not be issued until the bond is received and no work will begin until Contractor is notified.

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SECTION D—CONTRACT COMPLIANCE REPORTS AND DATA

Contractor must submit the reports and all additional Contractor documentation requirements in this section during the course of the Contract. These deliverables may be revised or additional ones may be required at TMD’s sole discretion.

FREQUENCY DUE DATE REPORT ITEM AUTHORITY

TMD PERSONNEL TO

RECEIVE REPORT

State Frequency

State Due Date Invoicing – Specific to the Contract

IFB Section B.2 Payables@military.texas.gov with a copy to Contract Monitor mailto:Payables@military.texas.gov

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SECTION E—INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

E.1 RESPONSE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

Purpose of Instructions

A. These instructions are designed to assure the submission of information essential to the understanding and the comprehensive evaluation of Bidder’s response.

B. Responses must be prepared in accordance with these instructions providing all required information in the format specified.

C. Failure of a response to show compliance with these instructions and submit all documentation may be grounds for disqualification of the response from further consideration unless stated otherwise within this solicitation.

Submission of responses

A. Responses will be typed, paginated, contain a full table of contents, and have component sections clearly identified bookmarks.

B. Responses must be received by TMD no later than the deadline established and submitted to:

Texas Military Department Procurement and Contract Services

Procurement@military.texas.gov Subject: Solicitation No. TMD24-ANG-DP-24093001

C. Bidder must demonstrate that bidder’s operations conform to applicable TMD, state, and federal policies and standards.

D. Bidder must submit only material directly pertinent to the requirements of this solicitation.

Extraneous narrative, elaborate brochures, uninformative public relations material, including Bidder’s policies, procedures, and post orders for which no deviation to TMD Policy is being requested, and other similar documents will not be submitted.

E.2 AMENDMENTS TO THE SOLICITATION

A. If this solicitation is amended all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged.

B. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all amendment(s) to this solicitation by signing and returning the amendment(s), identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for this purpose on the form for submitting a response or by letter.

C. Bidder must submit the acknowledgement to TMD by the time specified for receipt of responses.

D. Failure to acknowledge amendment(s) by Bidder may subject its response to rejection.

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E.3 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS AND WITHDRAWALS OF RESPONSES

A. Responses will be time stamped at the office designated in the solicitation on or before the date and time specified in this solicitation.

B. Any response received after the specified date and time will not be considered.

C. Responses cannot be altered, amended or modified by email, fax or otherwise after closing date and time.

D. Alterations made before closing time will be initialed by Bidder or its authorized representative.

E. No responses can be withdrawn after closing date and time without approval by TMD. Should a Bidder, after closing time, request its response be withdrawn, the request must be made in writing.

F. TMD is not responsible for submissions delivered after the date and time stated on the first page of this solicitation. TMD recommends that Bidder submit their complete response well in advance of the due date and time stated on the first page of this solicitation.

G. TMD takes no responsibility for electronic responses that are captured, blocked, filtered, quarantined, or otherwise prevented from reaching the proper destination server by any TMD anti-virus or other security software.

E.4 SIGNATURES ON RESPONSE SUBMITTED

A. Responses from a partnership will be signed in the firm name by at least one (1) general partner or in the firm name by an attorney-in-fact.

B. Responses signed by an attorney-in-fact, will include a Power of Attorney evidencing the authority to sign response, dated and executed by all partners in the firm.

C. Responses from a corporation will have the correct legal corporate name and the signature of an authorized officer of the corporation.

D. The title of office held by the person signing for the corporation will appear below the signature of the officer.

E. Responses from an individual doing business under a firm or fictitious name will be signed in the same name of the individual doing business under the proper firm name.

F. Joint venture responses will be signed by all members or by a member of the joint venture if there is attached to the response a copy of the joint venture agreement evidencing that the response is signed by the member with authority to bind the joint venture.

E.5 RESPONSE ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

A. All responses will be valid for 120 days after the solicitation opening date and will constitute an irrevocable response to TMD for the 120-day period.

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B. Such period may be extended beyond the 120 days upon mutual written agreement of both parties.

E.6 CONTRACT AWARD

A. TMD may award one (1) Contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Bidder, whose response, is lowest price meeting specifications.

B. A purchase order emailed or otherwise furnished to successful Bidder(s) within the time for acceptance specified in the response will result in a binding Contract without further action by either party.

E.7 TMD’S RIGHTS

A. TMD reserves the right to waive, change, add or delete any terms or conditions of this solicitation.

B. TMD may:

1. reject any or all responses if such action is in the public interest;

2. accept other than the lowest priced response; and

3. waive minor informalities and minor irregularities in responses received.

C. Waiver of deviations in any response will not constitute a modification of this solicitation and will not preclude TMD from asserting all rights against the Bidder for failure to fully comply with all terms and conditions of this solicitation. Copyrighted responses are unacceptable and are subject to disqualification as non-responsive. TMD reserves the right to make any corrections or include additional requirements in the resulting Contract prior to issuance which are necessary for TMD’s compliance, as an agency of the State of Texas, with all state and federal requirements. TMD reserves the right to disqualify any response which asserts any copyright on any TMD-created form which is specifically designated by this solicitation to be a form that will be completed and included in a response submitted in response to this solicitation.

D. TMD reserves the right to reject any response or all responses or portions of responses submitted in response to this solicitation.

E. The submission of a response has the effect of waiving proprietary rights or confidentiality.

F. All responses and any content provided by the Bidder are considered the property of TMD for use for the life of any resulting Contract as determined by TMD with respect to the scope of the project.

G. TMD is not liable for any costs or damages that may be incurred by Bidders or prospective Contractors in the preparation, formulation, or presentation of a response.

H. In case of ambiguity or lack of clarity, TMD may adopt such interpretations as may be advantageous to TMD.

I. TMD reserves the right to withdraw this solicitation at any time for any reason.

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J. TMD reserves the right to award no Contract and to solicit additional responses at a later time.

K. TMD incurs no obligation regarding this solicitation unless and until a Contract is fully executed by the parties. However, all responses received by TMD will remain confidential until the evaluation process is complete.

L. TMD will not hold a public bid opening event.

E.8 RESPONSE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

E.8.1 Volume One – Contract Forms and Required Response Information

This section will contain the following completed Contract:

A. Solicitation, Page 1 (with amendment(s) noted on this page or signed amendment(s) attached to this form);

B. The name and address of Bidder’s insurance carrier(s), along with a statement of liability from the carrier(s) issuing the policies saying that such policies are available to Bidder. For the purpose of responding to this solicitation, Bidder will not be required to purchase insurance, but must show the ability to provide such insurance as specified in the section entitled “Insurance Requirements,” if Bidder’s response is selected.

C. A Redacted Solicitation and Contract response if applicable;

D. Attachment G.1, Direct Deposit Authorization Form, completed if choosing direct deposit as a possible payment option;

E. Attachment G.2, Application for Texas Identification Number;

F. Documentation from the appropriate state entity that indicates that Bidder is properly certified to conduct business in the State of Texas (e.g., The Certificate of Existence from the Texas Secretary of State and the Certificate of Account Status from the Comptroller of Public Accounts); and

E.8.2 Volume Two – Information Section

A. Cover Page: List name and address of Bidder, date of response, solicitation identifier, and signature of authorized official.

B. Information Sheet: Including all information required of Bidder and any subcontractors.

1. Name and address (including telephone number) of Bidder and all subcontractors.

2. Business form of Bidder and its subcontractors (e.g., corporation, partnership).

3. Date and state of incorporation.

4. Names and addresses of principal officers, directors, or partners.

C. Bidder must identify and provide in the enclosed, Verification of Experience, a minimum of three (3) past or current projects of similar size and complexity performed within the past five

(5) years. Bidder must provide, at a minimum, the contact name, email address, phone

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D. Organizational, biographical, and Financial Rating and solvency information for the Bidder and all third-party / subcontractors proposed to fulfill service requirements.

E. The Bidder must specifically address, within its response, the following requests for information as detailed throughout this solicitation. TMD has endeavored to include a complete listing of such submittal requests; however, in the event TMD omitted a requirement, Bidder is responsible for ensuring that all such information is included within its response.

1. B.4, Pricing Schedule

2. C.4, Insurance

3. C.5, Bonds

4. All required submittals under Section E.8.1, Contract Forms and Required response

Information and Section E.8.2, Information Section.

F. Exceptions. No exceptions should be included in response. Bids received that take any exceptions to this solicitation will be disqualified and deemed non-responsive to the solicitation and TMD will remove the bid from further consideration.

E.8.3 Volume Three – Cost and Pricing Response

Bidder must provide updated pricing schedules in the exact format noted in Section B.4 of this solicitation.

E.9 DISCUSSION AND CORRESPONDENCE

A. All communications and questions concerning this solicitation, including any of a technical nature, will be made in writing only to:

Ronald L. Bullock, CTCD, CTCM, Contract Administrator

TMD

Email: Procurement@military.texas.gov

B. Written responses to the questions will then be provided to all parties requesting copies of this solicitation through TMD’s Procurement and Contract Services.

C. Bidder should rely only on the written information provided in this manner. Bidder is specifically cautioned against relying on any oral information.

D. All Bidders are specifically barred from making contact with any TMD personnel involved in this solicitation for the purpose of discussing its responses.

E. Bidder may; however, seek clarifications of the solicitation through the written process described above.

F. Bidder is reminded that 04/26/2024 at 2:00 P.M. Central Time is the last day to submit written questions for clarification by TMD.

mailto:Ronald.Bullock@military.texas.gov

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G. Unauthorized contact with TMD personnel by any Bidder may result in Bidder’s response being rejected in its entirety.

E.10 SUBMISSIONS SUBJECT TO THE TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT

TMD is a governmental body subject to the Texas Public Information Act (PIA), Texas Government Code Chapter 552. The response and other information submitted to TMD by Bidder are subject to release as public information by TMD. The response and other submitted information is presumed subject to disclosure unless a specific exception to disclosure under the PIA applies.

If it is necessary for Bidder to include proprietary or otherwise confidential information in its response or other submitted information, Bidder must clearly label that proprietary or confidential information and identify the legal basis for confidentiality. Merely making a blanket claim that the entire response is protected from disclosure because it contains some proprietary information is not acceptable, and will make the entire response subject to release under the PIA.

In order to trigger the process of seeking an Attorney General opinion on the release of proprietary or confidential information, the specific provisions of the response that are considered by Bidder to be proprietary or confidential must be clearly labeled as described above. Any information which is not clearly identified by Bidder as proprietary or confidential will be deemed subject to disclosure under the PIA. Bidder will irrevocably deem to have waived, and Bidder agrees to fully indemnify the State of Texas and TMD against any claim of infringement by TMD regarding the intellectual property rights of Bidder or any third party for any materials appearing in the response.

E.11 AGENCY POSTING OF CONTRACTS

After award, information, documentation, and other material in connection with this solicitation or the Contract may be subject to public disclosure under the Public Information Act.

Without prior written notice to Bidder, the redacted response may be posted on TMD’s website as part of the Contract per Texas Government Code § 2261.253(a).

E.12 ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

TMD currently anticipates that the selection of successful Bidder and award of the Contract, if any, will proceed according to the following schedule:

Date Time CST Solicitation Posted to ESBD

04/23/2024 or 04/24/2024

10:00 AM

Pre-bid site visit 136TH CES / TXANG (CARSWELL AFB) 100 Hensley Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76127 - . If you plan to come to the site visit, please email Michael Meeks @ Michael.Meeks@us.af.mil or David Shamburger @ david.shamburger.2@us.af.mil No Later Than 04/15/2024 10:00 am so that Mike or Willie can request a visitor pass. Mike or Willie will need all names and driver’s licenses for all members that want to show up for the site visit.

04/26/2024 2:00 PM Last day to submit written questions for clarification to

TMD

mailto:david.shamburger.2@us.af.mil

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05/03/2024 Estimated date for TMD to post Question and Answer (Q&A) document to ESBD

05/13/2024 2:00 PM Deadline for TMD to receive Bids

05/31/2024 Anticipated date of Contract Award

TMD reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to change the above date(s). Notices of changes to items directly impacting the original solicitation process will be posted on the Electronic State Business Daily (ESBD) located at: http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp. Bidder should check the ESBD frequently for updates. Bidder is solely responsible for verifying receipt of its questions, if applicable, and responding by the deadlines stated. A Bidder’s failure to periodically check the ESBD for updates will in no way release the awarded Bidder from compliance with any requirements in posted “addenda or additional information” although such compliance may result in additional costs to meet the requirements.

Questions regarding this solicitation must be in writing and must be submitted to TMD’s Contract Administrator by the date and time noted in the table listed in this solicitation. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted. Questions must be submitted by email. TMD intends to post answers to these questions on the ESBD on or before the date and time noted in the table listed in this solicitation.

Bidder is solely responsible for verifying TMD’s timely receipt of its questions by the stated deadlines.

E.13 PRE-BID SITE VISIT

A mandatory pre-bid site visit will be held at TMD 136TH CES / TXANG (CARSWELL AFB) 100 Hensley Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76127 at xx:00 A.M. on Month/Day/2024. The purpose of the pre-bid site visit is to review the solicitation as well as answer any questions regarding completing and submitting the bid. There will be no technical questions answered at this site visit.

http://www.txsmartbuy.com/sp

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SECTION F—EVALUATION CRITERIA

TMD will evaluate responses in accordance with the best value standard in Texas Government Code § 2156.007.

TMD reserves the right to conduct studies and other investigations as necessary to evaluate any bid.

TMD, in its sole discretion, may amend or modify any provisions of the IFB, or withdraw this IFB at any time prior to award of a Contract. TMD reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to reject any or all IFBs or to select one (1) or more qualified Bidders to this IFB without discussion of Bids with the respective Bidders.

The decision of TMD, or its designee with regard to the above, shall be administratively final. TMD, in its sole discretion, may waive administrative deficiencies and/or minor technicalities in Bids received.

TMD will not disclose any information regarding sealed IFBs to the public prior to…