IFB AHA-2026-006 Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Final.pdf

IFB# AHA-2026-006 As-Needed Plumbing Maintenance & Repair Services

1149 E. South 11th Street • Abilene, Texas 79602

Invitation For Bids (IFB)

As-Needed Plumbing Maintenance & Repair

Services

Date Issued August 19, 2026

IFB # AHA-2026-006

Closes September 11, 2026 @ 5:00 PM CDT

Meghan Monson, Special Projects Analyst

Prepared by

Patterson & Associates Consulting, LLC for the Abilene Housing Authority https://maps.app.goo.gl/M1LK6Y6gvpEY7cZu8

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2

I. AHA Background, IFB Objective(s), Evaluation, and Information 4

A. AHA’s Background, Mission, and Impact 4

B. IFB Objective(s) 4

C. IFB Information and Timeline: 5

D. Evaluation Process and Criteria: 7

E. Submission Requirements 8

II. Scope of Services 11

A. Scope of Services 11

B. Requested Services 11

C. Length of Contract 14

D. Bid Pricing Sheet - Plumbing Services 15

III. Exhibits 18

A. HUD & Federal Form Exhibits 18

IV. Attachments 18

A. Federal 18

B. AHA and State of Texas Forms 18

I. AHA Background, IFB Objective(s), Evaluation, and Information

A. AHA’s Background, Mission, and Impact

(1) The Abilene Housing Authority (AHA) is committed to providing quality, affordable housing in a suitable living environment to low- and moderate-income individuals and families, without discrimination, and to creating economic opportunities for our customers to become self-sufficient.

(2) Our Mission and Impact: AHA is changing the face of affordable and attainable housing opportunities by providing low-income rental possibilities that enable our clients to flourish in the community. AHA accomplishes this by assisting our clients in elevating themselves to the next level of self-sufficiency and personal responsibility through life-changing programs. Through its real estate development program, AHA also delivers stable investment opportunities for our development partners. The Abilene Housing Authority owns 213 Public Housing units and administers 1571 Housing Choice Vouchers in 20 Counties across West Central Texas. AHA also owns a 48-unit Senior Tax Credit property in conjunction with a developing partner that administers 19 Project Based Vouchers (PBV's) and 3 market rate units within the 48 units.

B. IFB Objective(s)

(1) Objective of this Solicitation: The Abilene Housing Authority (AHA) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified Contractors to provide on-call and as-needed plumbing services at AHA-owned and managed properties located throughout Abilene, Texas. The selected contractor(s) will be responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform a full range of plumbing services, including routine maintenance, repairs, emergency response, and related work as requested by AHA.

(2) Qualifications: Bidders must demonstrate experience and competency in providing plumbing services of a similar size and scope. The bidder shall: a) Be properly licensed in the State of Texas to perform plumbing services; (b) Demonstrate experience in residential and/or multifamily housing maintenance and repair; (c) Have the ability to respond to routine and emergency service requests in a timely manner; (d) Possess adequate staffing, equipment, and resources to perform on-call services; and, (e) Be knowledgeable of applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations.

(3) Goal: To establish a contract with a qualified and reliable contractor(s) to provide timely, cost-effective, and high-quality plumbing services on an as-needed basis. AHA intends to ensure that plumbing issues are addressed promptly to maintain safe, sanitary, and habitable conditions for residents, while preserving the integrity of AHA’s properties.

The selected contractor(s) shall provide consistent service, responsive communication, and dependable performance throughout the term of the contract. AHA may award to one or multiple contractors, as determined to be in the best interest of AHA, to ensure adequate coverage and timely response.

C. IFB Information and Timeline:

Table C-1: Solicitation Activity Date or Target Date

1. Agency Contact for this solicitation Please submit questions at https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com/

1. Solicitation Issued August 19, 2026

2. How to Obtain the IFB

The IFB will be posted online at AHA’s website, as well as at Housing Agency Marketplace (https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com/)

2. Pre-Submittal Conference August 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM CST Earl Williams Apartments:

4398 N 7th ST Abilene, TX 79603

3. Question submittal deadline September 2, 2026 Please submit questions at https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com/

4. Response Deadline: 5:00 PM CDT On: September 11, 2026

6. Bid Submission

1. Updates and addenda, including responses to questions will be posted in the eProcurement Marketplace website;

And

2. All bids to be submitted online as a PDF document uploaded as part of the online form: CLICK HERE.

7. Post-Submission Questions (Available after Response Deadline date)

To submit questions regarding the status of the solicitation, CLICK HERE.

(1) AHA reserves the right to modify this schedule at its discretion. Notification of changes in connection with this solicitation will be made available to all interested parties via online notifications and/or an emailed Addendum.

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(2) This Invitation For Bids (IFB) contains specific submission requirements, a scope of work, as well as terms, conditions, and other pertinent information necessary for submitting a bid.

D. Evaluation Process and Criteria:

(1) Initial Review: Each submission will be internally reviewed to establish responsiveness. The reviewer will ensure that all required materials are included and that no obvious deficiencies are evident. AHA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to waive any informalities or minor irregularities and/or permit the cure of such deficiencies if it serves its best interests to do so, that do not affect the price, quantity, quality, or delivery of the services being procured. AHA may also request clarification of a bid to resolve minor or clerical errors;

however, bidders will not be permitted to revise or modify their bid price or correct material deficiencies. Any submission that fails to include all materials requested under this solicitation or that takes exception to material requirements of the solicitation may be deemed non-responsive, and if determined to be non-responsive by AHA, will not be evaluated or considered for award.

(2) Bid Evaluation and Award: All bids received will be reviewed by AHA to determine responsiveness and responsibility in accordance with the requirements of this solicitation.

Bids will not be scored or ranked. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the solicitation requirements and is determined to be in the best interest of AHA. AHA reserves the right to request clarification of bid information or documentation from bidders as needed to determine responsiveness and responsibility. No negotiations will be conducted; however, minor informalities or irregularities may be waived in accordance with applicable procurement requirements. The reviewer will make a recommendation to the AHA CEO based on bidders’ submissions, interviews, and any additional information gathered during the selection process.

a. AHA reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to accept or reject any item(s) in the bid, and to award a contract in whole or in part, as deemed to be in the best interest of

AHA.

b. AHA reserves the right to accept or reject in part or reject all bids and to resolicit new responses. AHA may also reject any bids that are incomplete or non-responsive, or that are submitted after the deadline.

Responsiveness will be determined based on, but not limited to:

Responsibility may include consideration of:

• Completion of the required Price Sheet

• Submission of all required forms and certifications

• Compliance with the Scope of Work and contract requirements

• Relevant experience and past performance

• Financial capacity

• Licensing and qualifications

• Ability to perform within required timeframes

E. Submission Requirements

(1) Bid Submission (Upload a PDF version via AHA’s Online Submission Form)

a. The response to this IFB shall be submitted in the manner described in this Section.

Failure to submit the Bid in the manner specified may be cause for elimination of that Contractor from consideration for the award.

b. Any submission received after the specified date and time will not be considered.

Submissions must be received on or before the above-specified date and time.

Tab # Description

Letter of Interests (Two-page limit)

1. Introduce the company and why you are interested in responding to this bid.

Why should AHA consider the firm for contract? Please indicate who the authorized representative (with contact address, telephone number, and e-mail address included) is, who will serve as the primary contact throughout the selection process, and must be signed. Include information for a contact alternate in the event that the authorized representative is absent or unavailable. A corporation must indicate its place and date of incorporation in its bid.

2. Describe your understanding of the scope of work and a brief statement of experience.

3. A statement indicating the number of calendar days the bid shall be valid.

(All bids be valid for a minimum of 60 days.)

Form of Bid. This Online Form for Attachment A is at the link to this IFB document. This 1-page Form must be fully completed, executed where provided thereon and submitted online as a part of the bid submittal. Use link above to access.

Form HUD-5369-C (8/93), Certifications and Representations of Offerors, Non-Construction Contract. This Form is attached hereto as Attachment B to this IFB document. This 2-page Form must be fully completed, executed where provided thereon and submitted under this tab as a part of the bid submittal.

Profile of Firm Form. The Profile of Firm Form is attached hereto as Attachment C to this IFB document. This 2-page Form must be fully completed, executed and submitted under this tab as a part of the bid submittal.

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Tab # Description

Form HUD 50071. Sample Contract Appendix No. 2: form HUD 50071 (01/14), Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (NOTE: This form will only be completed and included as a part of the ensuing contract if the Agency anticipates that total awards pursuant to the ensuing contract may or will exceed $100,000.)

Standard Form LLL. Sample Contract Appendix No. 3: Standard Form LLL (Rev. 01/2027), Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (NOTE:

This form will only be completed and included as a part of the ensuing contract if the Contractor designates an affirmative answer to Item No. (2) within the immediate identified form 50071.)

Qualifications and Experience. Summarize your firm s qualifications, experience, and special expertise in providing the type of services identified in the project description, including resumes of key personnel.

Project Approach. Bidders shall provide a brief description of their approach to providing the requested services. At a minimum, the response should address the following:

• How the firm will receive, prioritize, dispatch, and complete routine and emergency service requests.

• How the firm will meet the required response times for emergency and non-emergency service calls.

• The firm's staffing plan, including the availability of licensed journeyman plumbers, apprentices, supervisors, and after-hours personnel.

• The firm's approach to communicating with AHA staff regarding work requests, scheduling, project status, and completion of work.

• Procedures for ensuring quality workmanship, compliance with applicable codes and regulations, and maintaining clean and safe work areas.

• The firm's ability to furnish the labor, equipment, tools, materials, transportation, and supervision necessary to perform the requested services throughout the contract term.

The Project Approach should demonstrate the contractor's understanding of the Scope of Services and its ability to provide reliable, responsive, and high-quality plumbing maintenance and repair services in accordance with the requirements of this solicitation.

Bid/Price Sheet. Bidders must complete the Price Sheet included with this solicitation and submit it as part of their bid package.

Tab # Description

Small, Woman, Minority Business Enterprises Utilization Statement The Bidders shall submit a statement that details how the Contractor will make a good faith effort to subcontract with S/W/MBE companies. Opportunities to subcontract with S/W/MBE companies should be listed here. FAILURE TO

PROVIDE A S/W/MBE UTILIZATION STATEMENT MAY CAUSE THE

RESPONSE TO BE DISQUALIFIED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

HUD Forms, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, and Form 1295 These Forms are attached hereto as Attachment B to this IFB document and must be completed, executed where provided thereon and submitted under this tab.

NOTE: The Selected Bidder shall be required to submit a Form 1295 to the Texas Ethics Commission in compliance with Government Code 2252.908 and a copy of the submission along with the Certification prior to execution of the contract with AHA.

Abilene Housing Authority /State of Texas Forms Each Bidder must complete the Forms as provided in Exhibit B. Additional information on specific forms is included below.

1. Business References: Provide references from related service providers or agency personnel. Include a brief description of Contractor's business relationship with the reference, additional can be utilized, as necessary.

2. All other applicable forms listed in Exhibit B.

Exhibits Bidder may include general information in this section the bidder believes will assist AHA in evaluating their capabilities. (10-page limit)

II. Scope of Work A. Scope of Services Services to be performed include furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supplies, services, tasks, and incidental and customary work necessary to competently perform on-call plumbing maintenance and repair work at various AHA site locations. Mileage and travel time must be factored into the bid; AHA will not reimburse the contractor for additional travel or mileage fees.

The AHA does not guarantee a specific dollar amount associated with the contract resulting from this solicitation.

B. Requested Services Contractor will provide full-service, on-call Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services, and administer the duties and responsibilities set forth below, but not limited to:

• The Contractor is responsible for familiarizing themselves with the site and pointing out any potential problems before starting the job.

• The Contractor shall coordinate and schedule all required plumbing inspections associated with work performed under this contract and shall be present, as required, during inspections.

• The Contractor may be requested to supply and install all access panels, including water line shutoffs.

• The Contractor shall repair or furnish and install all sanitary (soil, waste, and vent) piping as needed and per applicable building codes and municipal ordinances.

• The Contractor shall repair all sewer lines and systems, including collapses, breaks, or leaks.

• The Contractor shall repair or furnish and install all water supply piping as required.

• The Contractor shall perform pipe cleaning and jetting as required.

• The Contractor shall perform backflow inspection, testing, and minor repair as instructed by the AHA representative.

• The Contractor shall perform pressure testing and video inspections with associated recording as required.

• The Contractor shall repair all pipe bursts on major plumbing lines.

• The Contractor shall leave work areas free of all dirt, litter, lubricants, and/or other materials utilized to perform plumbing maintenance.

• The Contractor shall erect barricades, warning signs, and any other devices to prevent unauthorized access by the public, residents, and/or unauthorized AHA staff to work areas.

• The Contractor shall respond to all requests for repairs or unscheduled emergency repairs as required, 24 hours per day, 365 days per year, including holidays. All costs for labor and materials for these calls shall be included in the bid. Response time by the Contractor shall be within four (4) hours of all requests.

• The successful bidder will be responsible for providing labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, service, and the shop facilities necessary to perform high-quality work. The contractor will also be responsible for disposing of all used materials.

(1) General Description of Services:

a. Plumbing-related Work order calls (Business hours): Plumbing-related work, including, but not limited to, repair/replacement of electric and fuel-fired hot water tanks, repairing and/or replacing plumbing fixtures such as toilets, sinks, bathtubs, drain systems, and water and sewer lines, generated during normal business hours work orders.

b. Plumbing-related work order calls (After hours): Plumbing-related work, including but not limited to, repair/replacement of electric and fuel-fired hot water tanks, repairing and/or replacing plumbing fixtures such as toilets, sinks, bathtubs, drain systems, and water and sewer lines; generated by after-hours emergency work orders.

c. Additional Services. Sewer & Drain-related work includes, but is not limited to, excavation of sewer lines, hydro-jet pumping, holding tank pumping, and sewage pump repair and installation. Any other Plumbing and/or Sewer & Drain-related maintenance, repair, or installation work the Agency may order. These services will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

d. Work Standards. It is the responsibility of each Contractor to ensure that each worker provided by the Contractor shall be fully trained and qualified to provide any assigned work. Accordingly, all work provided shall be guaranteed by the Contractor to be performed in a skillful manner and in accordance with all applicable laws, codes, and/or regulations, including, but not limited to: Uniform Building Code (UBC) and the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC).

(2) Hours: Scheduled maintenance and repairs shall typically occur during normal business hours, excluding emergencies. Normal business hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

(3) Service Availability: The contractor shall have trouble-call service available on a 24-hour per day, seven days a week basis, with a response time not to exceed the following:

• Emergencies: Two (2) hour response time.

• Non-Emergencies: Four (4) hour response time to respond shall start when the AHA representative calls the problem into Contractor’s designated emergency phone number.

Additionally, the contractor shall be able to respond immediately to situations involving the health and safety of employees and/or the public and the comfort and operational capability of any public meeting space. Routine repairs, service requests, or other non-urgent tasks shall be completed by journey-level staff within one (1) working day from the date of request by AHA’s representative.

(4) Billable Work: The Contractor shall not bill for unnecessary repairs, for repairs that were not completed satisfactorily, for repairs that did not fix an identified problem, or for facility visits that are made by staff unqualified to complete needed repairs.

(5) Damages: The Contractor will be responsible for all damages to the facility or its contents caused by the Contractor, their staff, or subcontractors during the performance of their duties.

(6) Staffing, Workmanship and Quality Level: The Contractor shall provide a staffing level to perform on-call plumbing maintenance and repair services at designated site locations in a thorough and professional manner, ensuring AHA receives reliable, high-quality plumbing maintenance at all times. The Contractor shall possess and maintain all necessary plumbing licenses required by the State of Texas by the Contractors Licensing Board, throughout the term of the contract. All personnel performing work under this Contract shall possess and maintain a State of Texas journeyman certification and be directly employed and supervised by the Contractor. Any assigned apprentice shall work directly under the supervision of a qualified journeyman. The Contractor shall provide management and technical supervision through competent supervisors as required. The Contractor shall be responsible for the skills, methods, and actions of all employees, subcontractors, and for all work performed.

(7) Property Names and Site Locations:

Property Type Site/Property Name Address No. of Bedrooms Total Units

1 2 3 4

Administrative Corporate Office (Main Admin Office)

1149 E South 11th St.

Abilene, TX 79602 0

Admin / Public Housing

Earl W. Williams Complex (PH office on site)

4398 N 7th St. Abilene, TX 79603 27 28 14 6 75

Public Housing Riviera Complex (Family housing)

3001 N 6th St. Abilene, TX 79603 0 10 16 12 38

Public Housing V.E. Brailsford Complex (Former Vogel Apts)

2100/2250 Vogel St.

Abilene, TX 79603 6 34 21 11 72

Senior Public Housing

Robert Deegan Place (Senior housing)

3402 Rebecca Ln.

Abilene, TX 79604 28 0 0 0 28

Commercial 309 Hickory 309 Hickory St. Abilene, TX 79601 0

Total 213

The Contractor shall hold pricing for the length of the contract term. AHA will have the right to add and/or remove site locations within a 60-day written notification provided to the Contractor.

(8) Parts and Materials:

The Contractor shall furnish all parts and materials necessary for properly maintaining and repairing plumbing systems in City buildings. Markup on parts and materials may not exceed 10% of the Contractor’s cost. Invoices must identify the work performed, cost of labor, parts/materials used, parts/materials cost, and parts/materials markup cost.

(9) Qualifications:

• Must be licensed by all applicable entities governing these services in the State of New Texas.

• Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in plumbing services.

• Should have good communication skills.

• Must be qualified for work under the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development to provide these services.

(10) Additional Services: It is possible that during the term of the ensuing contract, AHA may need additional services from the contractor that have not been detailed herein or within the ensuing contract. Such work shall be calculated through mutual negotiation, using the information submitted by the contractor, including the proposed fees submitted by the contractor.

(11) Coordination of Activities: All activities for this contract will be coordinated through the offices of the Public Housing Manager or Public Housing Assistant Manager (325) 676- 6032 phinfo@abileneha.org.

C. Length of Contract The length of the contract is expected to be a one (1) year term with possible four one-year extensions, renewed annually.

(1) Fee Schedule Payment: The Contractor shall be paid a monthly rate for the requested services. Contractors’ invoices should be emailed to AHA’s Public Housing Management at phinfo@abileneha.org. All invoices submitted for payment shall include the following information:

• Purchase Order Number

• Date

• Start and completion time.

• Line item number with cost describing services rendered.

• Site name and unit address.

• Name of AHA representative who requested service.

AHA will review and process invoices for payment pursuant to the solicitation. AHA net term is 30 days.

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D. Bid Pricing Sheet - Plumbing Services

Please complete the following tables for this IFB. Please add additional lines if necessary.

Bidders must complete the Price Sheet included with this solicitation and submit it as part of their bid package.

• All prices must be clearly entered in the spaces provided.

• Prices shall be firm, fixed, and inclusive of all labor, materials, equipment, overhead, and profit necessary to perform the work.

• Do not leave any required line items blank. If a price is not applicable, indicate “N/A.”

• Alterations to the format or structure of the Price Sheet are not permitted.

• The completed Price Sheet must be signed by an authorized representative of the bidder.

Failure to properly complete and submit the Price Sheet may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

Bid Sheet

Table 1 - Labor Rates

Item No. Description Unit Regular Hours Rate

After Hours /Holiday Hours Rate

($) (After Hours)

1 Master Plumber Hourly

2 Journeyman Plumber Hourly

3 Apprentice / Helper Hourly

4 Service Call / Trip Charge Per Visit

Table 2 - Common Plumbing Tasks & Optional Services (Unit Pricing)

Item No. Description Unit Unit Price ($)

1 Faucet Replacement Each

2 Toilet Repair (Minor) Each

3 Toilet Replacement Each

4 Water Heater Repair Each

5 Water Heater Replacement Each

6 Leak Repair (Minor) Each

7 Drain Unclogging Each

8 Backflow Testing Each

9 Gas Line Repair Hourly

10 Slab Leak Detection Each

Table 3 - On-Call Plumbing Related Services

Item No. Service Description Unit of Measure (U/M) Bid Cost

Additional Plumbing Services (Case by Case Basis)

1 Jetting Services Hourly

2 Camera Scope Services Hourly

3 Backflow Testing Hourly

4 Water heater repair Hourly

5 Trip charges (if applicable) Each

Equipment and Miscellaneous

7 Drain Cleaning Equipment Per Hour

8 Sewer Camera Inspection Per Use

9 Hydro Jetting Equipment Per Hour

10 After-Hours Emergency Service Fee Per Call

Material Markup

11 Material Markup % Markup %

Note: Material costs shall be billed at contractor’s cost plus the markup percentage listed above. Documentation may be required.

Certification by Bidder: I certify that the prices provided are firm, fixed, and inclusive of all costs necessary to perform the services described in the IFB.

Authorized Signature: ___________________________________________________________

Printed Name: _________________________________________________________________

Title: _________________________________________________________________________

III. Exhibits These forms and attachments do not need to be returned as part of the bid response.

A. HUD & Federal Form Exhibits

1. HUD Form 5369-B, Instructions to Offerors

2. HUD Form 5370-C, General Conditions for Non-Construction Contracts (with Maintenance)

3. 2026 Davis-Bacon Wage Rate

IV. Attachments The following forms and attachments must be completed, signed where applicable, and submitted with the bidder’s response to this IFB. Failure to submit all required documents may result in the bid being determined non-responsive.

A. Federal

1. Certificate of Insurance (AHA Minimum Insurance Requirements are attached)

2. Form SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities

3. HUD Form 50071 Certification Regarding Lobbying

4. HUD Form 5369-C Certifications and Representations of Offerors, Non-Construction

5. HUD Form 2992 Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility

Matters

B. AHA and State of Texas Forms

1. Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295 https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295

2. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ)

3. Profile of Firm Form

4. Company Biography

5. Listing of Proposed Subcontractors (if applicable)

6. Section 3 Compliance Statement

7. Bidder s Certification

8. Acknowledgment of Addenda (form must be completed and submitted for each addendum issued. Bidders who have already submitted their bid must still submit the completed acknowledgment before the bid due date.)

9. Business References

10. Non-Collusive Affidavit

11. Authorized Representative & Licensing Certification https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295

III. Exhibits

A. HUD & Federal Form Exhibits

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IV. Attachments

A. Federal

Note: The following forms and attachments must be completed, signed where applicable, and submitted with the bidder’s response to this IFB. Failure to submit all required documents may result in the bid being determined non-responsive.

Insurance Requirements

Insurance Coverage Type Required Minimums Professional Liability

AHA and its affiliates must be named as a Certificate Holder. This is required for vendors who render observational services to AHA such as appraisers, inspectors, attorneys, engineers or consultants.

$1,000,000

Business Automobile Liability

AHA and its affiliates must be named as an additional insured and as the certificate holder. This is required for any vendor that will be using their vehicle(s) to do work on AHA properties.

$500,000 Combined Single Limit Per Occurrence

Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability

Workers’ Compensation coverage is Statutory and has no pre-set limits. Employer’s Liability limit is $500,000. Workers’

Compensation is required for any vendor made up of more than two persons. A Waiver of Subrogation in favor of AHA must be included in the Workers’ Compensation policy.

AHA and its affiliates must be a Certificate Holder.

Statutory Employers Liability is $500,000

Commercial General Liability

This is required for any vendor who will be doing hands-on work at AHA properties. AHA and its affiliates must be named as an

Additional Insured and as the Certificate Holder.

$1,000,000 per accident $2,000,000 aggregate or per project specifications, whichever is higher

Builder’s Risk

Builder shall carry Builder’s Risk to cover the loss of materials, and/or the building under construction/rehabilitation. AHA and its affiliates must be named as an Additional Insured and as the Certificate Holder.

Equal to the Contract Cost of the construction or rehabilitation project stated in the contract.

Abilene Housing Authority 2024

Amber Patterson

DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES Approved by OMB

Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352 0348-0046 (See reverse for public burden disclosure.)

1. Type of Federal Action: 2. Status of Federal Action: 3. Report Type:

a. contract a. bid/offer/application a. initial filing

b. grant b. initial award b. material change

c. cooperative agreement c. post-award For Material Change Only:

d. loan year _________ quarter _________

e. loan guarantee date of last report ______________

f. loan insurance

4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity: 5. If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is a Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime:

Tier ______, if known :

Congressional District, if known : Congressional District, if known :

6. Federal Department/Agency: 7. Federal Program Name/Description:

CFDA Number, if applicable: _____________

8. Federal Action Number, if known : 9. Award Amount, if known :

10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Registrant b. Individuals Performing Services (including address if ( if individual, last name, first name, MI): different from No. 10a )

(last name, first name, MI ):

11. Signature:

Print Name:

Title:

Telephone No.: _______________________ Authorized for Local Reproduction Standard Form LLL (Rev. 7-97)

Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying activities is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when this transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This information will be available for public inspection.

required disclosure shall be subject to a not more than $100,000 for each such failure .

Prime Subawardee

Federal Use Only:

Date:

who fails to file the Any person $10,000 and than civil penalty of not less

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. The filing of a form is required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employeeof any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employeeof Congress, or an employeeof a Member of Congress in connectionwith a coveredFederalaction. Completeall items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.

1. Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of a covered Federal action.

2. Identify the status of the covered Federal action.

3. Identify the appropriateclassification of this report. If this is a followup report caused by a material change to the information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this reporting entity for this covered Federal action.

4. Enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the reporting entity. Include CongressionalDistrict, if known. Check the appropriateclassification of the reporting entity that designates if it is, or expects to be, a prime or subaward recipient. Identify the tier of the subawardee,e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st tier. Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants and contract awards under grants.

5. If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks "Subawardee," then enter the full name, address, city, State and zip code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.

6. Enter the name of the Federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizationallevel below agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.

7. Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments.

8. Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP) number;

Invitation for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement number; the…