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Artavia - Section 40 Landscape Improvements 00 0101 - 1 Project Title Page

SECTION 00 0101

PROJECT TITLE PAGE

PROJECT MANUAL

FOR

ARTAVIA - SECTION 40 LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS

OWNER'S PROJECT NUMBER: TL25009

MONTGOMERY COUNTY M.U.D. NO. 158

INTERSECTION OF ASTAIRE PARKWAY

& CHA CHA WAY

CONROE , TEXAS 77302

DATE: FOR BID - 07/15/2026

CONTRACTOR: TO BE DETERMINED

CONTRACT TIME: 100 CALENDAR DAYS + 45 DAYS MAINTENANCE

CONTRACT TOTAL: TO BE DETERMINED

PREPARED BY:

TERRALAB LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, LLC

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Improvements 00 0110 - 1 Table Of Contents

SECTION 00 0110

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

1.01 DIVISION 00 -- PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

A. 00 0101 - Project Title Page B. 00 0110 - Table of Contents C. 00 2113 - Instructions to Bidders D. 00 4100 - Bid Form E. 00 4301 - Bid Form Supplements Cover Sheet F. 00 4336 - Proposed Subcontractors Form G. 00 4373 - Proposed Schedule of Values Form H. 00 5000 - Contracting Forms and Supplements

SPECIFICATIONS

2.01 DIVISION 01 -- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. 01 2000 - Price and Payment Procedures B. 01 3000 - Administrative Requirements C. 01 3216 - Construction Progress Schedule D. 01 4000 - Quality Requirements E. 01 5713 - Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control F. 01 6000 - Product Requirements G. 01 7000 - Execution and Closeout Requirements H. 01 7800 - Closeout Submittals

2.02 DIVISION 02 -- EXISTING CONDITIONS

2.03 DIVISION 03 -- CONCRETE

A. 03 1000 - Concrete Forming and Accessories B. 03 2000 - Concrete Reinforcing C. 03 3000 - Cast-in-Place Concrete

2.04 DIVISION 04 -- MASONRY

2.05 DIVISION 05 -- METALS

2.06 DIVISION 06 -- WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

2.07 DIVISION 07 -- THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

A. 07 9200 - Joint Sealants

2.08 DIVISION 08 -- OPENINGS

2.09 DIVISION 09 -- FINISHES

2.10 DIVISION 10 -- SPECIALTIES

2.11 DIVISION 11 -- EQUIPMENT

2.12 DIVISION 12 -- FURNISHINGS

2.13 DIVISION 13 -- SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

2.14 DIVISION 14 -- CONVEYING EQUIPMENT

2.15 DIVISION 21 -- FIRE SUPPRESSION

2.16 DIVISION 22 -- PLUMBING

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2.17 DIVISION 23 -- HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC)

2.18 DIVISION 25 -- INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

2.19 DIVISION 26 -- ELECTRICAL

A. 26 0519 - Wire, Cable, and Related Materials B. 26 0526 - Grounding C. 26 0533 - Raceways D. 26 2200 - Low-Voltage Transformers E. 26 2416 - Panelboards F. 26 2726 - Wiring Devices G. 26 2926 - Miscellaneous Electrical Controls and Wiring H. 26 4300.13 - Surge Protective Devices - Standard Interrupting

2.20 DIVISION 27 -- COMMUNICATIONS

2.21 DIVISION 28 -- ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

2.22 DIVISION 31 -- EARTHWORK

A. 31 2200 - Grading B. 31 2316 - Excavation C. 31 2316.13 - Trenching D. 31 2323 - Fill

2.23 DIVISION 32 -- EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

A. 32 0190 - Operation and Maintenance of Planting B. 32 1313 - Concrete Paving C. 32 8423 - Underground Sprinklers D. 32 9219 - Seeding E. 32 9223 - Sodding F. 32 9300 - Plants

2.24 DIVISION 33 -- UTILITIES

A. 33 1416 - Site Water Utility Distribution Piping B. 33 4100 - Subdrainage C. 33 4211 - Stormwater Gravity Piping

2.25 DIVISION 46 -- WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT

END OF SECTION

MONTGOMERY CO. M.U.D. NO. 158 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Instructions to Bidders April 2026

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. PREPARATION OF BIDS. Unless otherwise directed in the Invitation to Bidders, each Bid must be submitted on the bid forms provided or on photocopies of the forms, in conformity with the requirements of the Invitation to Bidders, these Instructions to Bidders (�Instructions�), and the instructions printed on the bid form. In addition, if submitting a paper Bid, the Bid must be submitted in duplicate.

All blanks on the bid form must be completed and no change shall be made to the bid form or any other of the Contract Documents. All amounts must be in figures, with amounts extended and totaled. If minimum unit prices have been established for certain items, the minimum unit prices will be shown on the bid form. See Paragraph 8 of these Instructions. If the bidder chooses not to bid on optional items (if any), �No Bid� must be entered in the bid space. Any Bid may be rejected if it contains any omission, erasure, alteration, addition, irregularity of any kind, or items not called for; if it does not submit prices for each of the items in the bid form; if it is not signed by the bidder; if it is unbalanced; or if it in any manner, fails to conform to the conditions of the Invitation to Bidders and these Instructions. An �unbalanced� Bid means a Bid containing unit prices that are significantly less than cost for some items and significantly more than cost for others. This may be evidenced by submission of unit price Bid items where the cost is significantly higher/lower than the cost of the same Bid items submitted by other Bidders on the same Project.

The bidder must sign its Bid. If the Bid is made by a partnership or corporation, the name and address of the partnership or corporation must be shown together with the names and addresses of the partners or officers. If the Bid is made by an individual, it must be executed by that person; if made by a partnership, it must be executed by one of the partners (and if by a limited partnership, then executed by the general partner); or if made by a corporation, it must be executed in the corporate name by the president or a vice-president (or other corporate officer accompanied by evidence of authority to sign) and the corporate seal must be affixed and attested by the secretary or assistant secretary of the corporation. The corporate address and state of incorporation shall be shown below the signature.

When applicable, evidence of authority to conduct business as an out-of-state corporation in the State of Texas must be provided in accordance with the paragraph entitled QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS.

State contractor license number, if any, must also be shown.

The Bid and the Bid Security must be sealed and must identify the contents (i.e., Bid or Bid Security), the bidder�s name, and the job name and number, and be addressed to the Owner as prescribed in the Invitation to Bidders.

2. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The Contract Documents are complementary and must be read together as a whole; what is called for by one is binding as if called for by all.

Bidders desiring further information or further interpretation of any part of the Contract Documents are hereby obligated to submit a written request online to the www.CivcastUSA.com system for such information to Engineer not less than three (3) calendar days before the Bid opening. If appropriate, answers to these requests will be given, in writing, to all bidders as addenda to the Contract Documents, and when each addendum is issued it becomes a part of the Contract Documents. No explanation or interpretation of the Contract Documents, other than written addenda, is binding.

Should a bidder find discrepancies or errors in or omissions from the Contract Documents or should the bidder be in doubt as to any meaning, the bidder is hereby obligated to notify Engineer in writing. It is

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Each bidder must inform itself fully of the construction and labor conditions under which the Work will be performed and will be presumed to have inspected the Site and to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with the Contract Documents. Failure to do so will not relieve the successful bidder of its obligation to furnish all materials and labor necessary to carry out the requirements of the Contract Documents and to complete the Work for the consideration in its Bid.

3. INTENTIONALLY DELETED.

4. BID SECURITY. Each Bid must be accompanied by a bid bond or a certified or cashier�s check, acceptable to the Owner, in an amount not less than two (2) percent of the total amount bid (the �Bid Security�), as a guarantee that the successful bidder will enter into the Contract and execute the required Bonds on the forms provided and provide the required insurance certificates and Bonds within seven (7) days after the date Contract Documents are received by the successful bidder. Bid Securities will be returned to all but the three (3) most qualified, responsible bidders within three (3) days after opening of Bids, and the latter�s Bid Securities will be returned after complete execution of the Contract Documents.

If the successful bidder does not enter into the Contract after notice of award, then the bidder�s Bid Security will be forfeited and will be retained by Owner. If the award of the Contract to the successful bidder is canceled or not executed for any reason, the Owner may accept the next lowest bid and proceed with the next-lowest qualified bidder.

5. BONDS. The successful bidder must furnish a performance bond and a payment bond each in the sum of 100 percent (100%) of the Contract Price. The successful bidder must also provide a one-year

(1) Maintenance Bond for fifty (50) percent of the cost of the construction of the improvements that will be owned by Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 158; The Bonds must be in the form prescribed by the Contract Documents except as required otherwise by Laws and Regulations. The Bonds must be from a surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas to act as surety. Unless otherwise specified, the cost of proving Bonds must be included in the bidder�s total Bid amount. The surety company must have a minimum Best Key Rating of �B+� or better. The surety company, the agency and agent issuing the Bonds must be authorized to issue Bonds in Texas in an amount equal to the total Contract Price and such authorization must be recorded in the files of the Texas Department of Insurance. The person executing the Bonds must be a licensed Texas local recording agent and such licensing must be recorded in the files of the Texas Department of Insurance. All Bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of the agent�s authority to act. The Bonds must be executed by a duly appointed representative of the surety company licensed by the State of Texas as a General Lines Agent and such licensing must be recorded in the files of the Texas Department of Insurance. If the surety company does not have such a rating due to the length of time it has existed, the surety company must be eligible to participate in the surety bond guarantee program of the Small Business Administration and must be an approved surety listed in the current U.S. Department of

Treasury Circular 570, and must meet all of the rules and regulations of the Treasury Department with respect to performance and payment bonds for federal jobs, including specifically the rules related to underwriting limitation. For contracts over $100,000, the surety must also hold a certificate of authority from the United States Secretary of Treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law, or have obtained reinsurance for any liability in excess of $1,000,000 from a reinsurer that is authorized and admitted as a reinsurer in the State of Texas and is the holder of a certificate of authority from the United States Secretary of Treasury to qualify as a surety or reinsurer on obligations permitted or required under federal law. If bidder�s proposed surety company, agency or agents do not meet the requirements herein, then Owner may refrain from considering the bidder for Contract award and Owner may require bidder to forfeit its Bid Security.

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It is further agreed that the successful bidder will execute the Bonds required for the satisfactory performance of the Work, the fulfillment of any guarantees required, and the prompt payment to all persons supplying labor and materials in the prosecution of the Work, in accordance with the Contract Documents and on the forms provided for this purpose. It is agreed that this Contract is not in effect until the required Bonds are furnished and approved by Owner. Upon increase of the Contract Price authorized by Change Order, Contractor must immediately provide revised Bonds for such increased Contract Price.

Contractor�s failure to provide compliant Bonds may be grounds for immediate termination regardless of whether the Contractor has started the Work on the Project.

If the surety on any Bond furnished by Contractor is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent or its right to do business is terminated in any state where any part of the Project is located or it ceases to meet the requirements herein Contractor must promptly notify Owner; Developer, if there is a Special Conditions of the Contract Part B; and Engineer and must, within ten (10) calendar days after the event giving rise to such notification, provide another Bond and surety to fulfill the required obligations.

6. DELIVERY OF BIDS. It is each bidder�s responsibility to deliver its Bid and Bid Security as stated in the Invitation to Bidders before the closing time. The fact that a Bid and a Bid Security were dispatched will not be considered. The Bid and Bid Security must be timely delivered to be considered.

7. �OR EQUAL� SUBMISSIONS. Where materials or equipment are specified by a trade or brand name, it is not the intention of the Owner to discriminate against an equal product of another manufacturer, but to set a definite standard of quality or performance. In preparing its proposal, each bidder is expected to include in its base Bid the cost of the item so specified. However, in certain Technical Specification sections, manufacturers are listed followed by �or equal�. In certain other Technical Specification sections, manufacturers are listed with �or equal� not included. In those items where �or equal� is not included, it is hereby added and understood to be included, even though not specifically stated in each Technical Specification. If a bidder chooses to submit a suggested �or equal� product in lieu of a product by one of the named manufacturers, Owner will evaluate the item to determine if it is an �equal�. The bidder is responsible for providing all data required to evaluate an item submitted as a suggested �or equal.� Owner�s decision on whether a suggested manufacturer is an �equal� is final. No claims for additional cost or time delay, etc. will be accepted if a suggested manufacturer is submitted by bidder as an �equal� and Owner decides the item is not �equal�.

Bidder must submit its list of suggested �or equal� items at time of Bid submission. No additional suggested �or equal� items will be considered after bid opening.

8. MINIMUM UNIT PRICE ITEMS. If the approximate quantity and a minimum unit price have been established for items in the bid form, the bidder may not bid a unit price less than the minimum value; however, it may bid an amount greater than the minimum unit price. If no entry is made in the spaces provided, the minimum unit prices shown apply.

9. EXTRA UNIT PRICE ITEMS. Extra Unit Price Items are included to facilitate payment for changes and alterations that may be required to complete the Work. The Work, as provided by the Contract Documents, is described in bid items other than Extra Unit Price Items. When additional Work covered by Extra Unit Price Items is performed, payment will be based on the quantity constructed and the unit prices entered in the Bid.

10. TIME FOR COMPLETION. Contractor will not be allowed time extensions (i) due to inclement weather except for Force Majeure events as defined under Section 1.01 of the General Conditions of the

Contract; (ii) due to non-availability of equipment or material, when the principal units of Work and tasks on the critical path are not in progress or are not delayed by the event of delay, interference, Instructions to Bidders April 2026 disruption, or hindrance; (iii) when at least seven (7) hours of available working time remain out of the working day; (iv) while materials are drying and it is possible for the Contractor to enclose the area and use drying devices; (v) when an event of delay, interference, disruption, or hindrance occurs on a day other than a working day or other day when the Contractor had not originally planned to work; (vi) when an event of delay, interference, disruption, or hindrance occurs after the expiration of the Contract Time;

(vii) to the extent the Contractor could have anticipated or alleviated the impact of the event of delay, interference, disruption, or hindrance through reasonable efforts; (viii) when events of concurrent delay overlap the claimed delay; and/or (ix) when an extension of time is precluded by any provision of the Contract Documents.

11. QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS. The apparent most qualified, responsible bidder must submit to Owner, within five (5) calendar days of notification of award of the Contract, either (i) a fully completed contractor�s statement of qualification or (ii) a written statement that the most recently submitted contractor�s statement of qualification is accurate, which statement of qualification must be considered in the award of the Contract. Failure to accurately complete the contractor�s statement of qualification or to timely submit the statement of qualification will, at Owner�s option, disqualify the bidder from consideration in the award of the Contract. The form of the Contractor�s statement of qualification is available from the Engineer. Owner may reject, at Owner�s sole discretion, a bidder�s statement of qualification if the bidder�s statement of qualification is not on the form provided. Evidence of out-of-state incorporation to conduct business in the state in which the Work is to be performed, along with state contractor license number, must also be provided and is a consideration in the award of the Contract.

12. MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS. Bids may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed (in the manner that a Bid must be executed) and delivered in the same manner as Bids were submitted at any time prior to the opening of Bids. If, within twenty-four (24) hours after Bids are opened, any bidder files a duly signed, written notice with Owner and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of Owner that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of its Bid despite the exercise of ordinary care, that bidder may withdraw its Bid and the Bid Security will be returned.

13. HOUSE BILL 1295. Provision of Texas Ethics Commission Form 1295 (�TEC Form 1295�) pursuant to Texas Government Code § 2252.908 (the �Interested Party Disclosure Act� or the �Act�): Unless bidder is exempt from such requirements pursuant to Texas Government Code Section

2252.908(c)(4), the Owner may not award the Contract to a bidder unless the bidder has provided to the Owner a completed and signed TEC Form 1295 which has been assigned a certificate number by the Texas Ethics Commission (the �TEC�). Pursuant to the rules prescribed by the TEC, the TEC Form 1295 must be completed online through the TEC�s website, assigned a certificate number, printed, signed, and provided to the Owner. For purposes of completing the TEC Form 1295, the entity�s name is Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 158; the contract ID number is TL25009; and the description of goods and services is Artavia � Section 40 Landscape Improvements. Neither the Owner nor its consultants have the ability to verify all of Contractor�s information included in a TEC Form 1295, and neither have an obligation nor undertake responsibility for advising any bidder with respect to the proper completion of the TEC Form 1295. BIDDERS SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR TEC FORM 1295

WITH THEIR BID. THE CONTRACT WILL NOT BE AWARDED TO A BIDDER UNLESS A

TEC FORM 1295 HAS BEEN COMPLETED BY THE BIDDER.

14. AWARD OF CONTRACT. Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the right to reject any or all nonconforming, non-responsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids and to reject the Bid of any bidder if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make award to that bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the bidder is unqualified or of

Instructions to Bidders April 2026 doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria of Owner. Owner also reserves the right to waive all informalities and defects in bidding, except time of submitting a Bid.

Discrepancies between the multiplication of units and unit prices in a Bid will be resolved in favor of the unit prices. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum if the correct sum is evident from the face of the Bid.

In evaluating Bids, Owner will consider, among other things, the qualifications of bidders, whether the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements, and such substitutions, alternates, unit prices and other data, as may be requested in the bid form or prior to the notice of award. Alternate bid items will not be considered unless requested in the bid form.

Owner may consider the qualifications and experience of subcontractors, suppliers, and other persons and organizations proposed for the Work. Owner also may consider the operating costs, maintenance requirements, performance data and guarantees of major items of materials and equipment proposed for incorporation in the Work.

Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any Bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of bidders, proposed subcontractors, suppliers and other persons and organizations to perform and furnish the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, to Owner�s satisfaction.

BY SUBMITTING A BID, EACH BIDDER AUTHORIZES OWNER TO PERFORM ALL

INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE BIDDER�S BACKGROUND, CAPABILITIES, PRIOR

EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER FACTORS PERTAINING TO BIDDER�S PERFORMANCE OF THE

WORK, AS OWNER DEEMS NECESSARY IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, AND FOR THAT

PURPOSE, SUBMISSION OF A BID ACTS AS BIDDER�S SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION TO

PERSONS AND ENTITIES CONTACTED BY OWNER IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH

INVESTIGATIONS TO PROVIDE OWNER WITH THE INFORMATION REQUESTED BY OWNER

AND TO DISCUSS AND EXPRESS OPINIONS CONCERNING BIDDER. FURTHER, BY

SUBMISSION OF A BID, BIDDER AGREES TO FULLY AND FOREVER WAIVE AND RELEASE

ANY CLAIM (KNOWN OR UNKNOWN) IT HAS OR MAY HAVE AGAINST THE OWNER,

ENGINEER, DEVELOPER AND THEIR RESPECTIVE ATTORNEYS, EMPLOYEES,

CONSULTANTS, REPRESENTATIVES, AND AGENTS (�THE EVALUATING PARTIES�)

ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE: (1) ADMINISTRATION, EVALUATION, OR

RECOMMENDATION (OR LACK THEREOF) OF ANY BID; (2) WAIVER OF ANY

REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE BID DOCUMENTS OR THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; AND (3)

ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION OF ANY BIDS AND AWARD OF THE CONTRACT.

Owner reserves the right to award the Bid, at Owner�s discretion, based on the amount of the total base bid (without including �Extra Unit Price Items� or �alternate� bid items) or on the amount of the total amount bid (including �Extra Unit Price Items� or �alternate� bid items), or based on any other combination, means or method determined appropriate by Owner.

If the Contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the responsible bidder whose evaluation by Owner indicates that the award will be most advantageous to the Owner and result in the best and most economical completion of the Work.

If the Contract is to be awarded, Owner will give the successful bidder a notice of award within sixty (60) days after the day of the Bid opening. All bidders must honor the Contract Price on their bid form, if the Contract is awarded within the timeframe provided herein. A Notice to Proceed will be issued within a reasonable period after the Contract Documents are fully executed.

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Within seven (7) calendar days of receipt from the Owner of the notice of award, the successful bidder must submit to the Engineer the payment and performance bonds and all information or other items necessary to complete the Contract Documents, including the required insurance, anticipated construction schedule, and Contractor�s safety program. See SAFETY under Section 5.20 of the General Conditions of the Contract. The successful bidder must return the fully executed Contract Documents to Engineer within seven (7) calendar days of receipt, or Owner may at its sole discretion disqualify the Bid and accept another Bid and the bidder must, at Owner�s option, forfeit its Bid Security.

15. TAXES, LICENSES AND FEES. Certain taxes, licenses, fees, and other similar items are part of the cost of the Work, and it is bidder�s responsibility to familiarize itself with these costs and to observe and comply with the Laws and Regulations relating to same. The prices, sums, rates, and other charges set forth in the bidder�s Bid must cover and include all such costs. Owner is exempt from Texas sales and use taxes pursuant to Texas Tax Code § 151.309 as a political subdivision of the State of Texas. Owner shall provide Contractor, if requested by Contractor in writing, with a completed Texas Sales and Use

Tax Exemption Certification as evidence of the applicability of such exemption, as limited by applicable statute. In addition, Contractor, and all subcontractors to Contractor (i) must not include any provision for Texas sales and use taxes with respect to such exempt items in any Bid or the Contract Price, and (ii) must pass on to the Owner cost savings due to the exempt status of such exempt items.

Contractor�s contracts with all subcontractors to Contractor must include the foregoing provision regarding the exemption from Texas sales and use taxes. Contractor must pay taxes on items that are not exempt.

16. NUMBER OF SIGNED SETS OF DOCUMENTS. The Contract Documents will be prepared in one (1) original sets for signature, for delivery to the Owner. Fully executed contract will be delivered electronically to the Contractor. Owner will furnish the successful bidder one (1) digital set of Plans and Technical Specifications.

17. ELECTRONIC COUNTERPARTS; FORM OF BONDS TO BE PROVIDED TO OWNER.

The Contract Documents may be executed and delivered in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed and delivered will be deemed to be an original and all of which will constitute one and the same instrument. Electronic Signatures, as defined by and in accordance with the Owner�s Order Adopting Electronic Signature Rules for Construction Contracts, will be deemed original signatures for purposes of the Contract Documents and all matters related thereto, with such Electronic Signatures having the same legal effect as physical, wet-ink signatures. Owner; Engineer; Contractor; and Developer, if there is a Special Conditions of the Contract Part B, agree that the Contract Documents may be accepted, executed, or agreed to using an Electronic Signature. Any document accepted, executed, or agreed to in conformity with such Order is binding on Owner, Engineer, Contractor, and Developer, if applicable, the same as if it were physically executed, and Owner, Engineer, Contractor, and Developer, if applicable, each hereby consent to the use of any third-party electronic signature capture service provider that may be chosen by Owner or Engineer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, all Bonds must be provided to Owner either as a physical, wet-ink original, or in the form of a certified and complete copy of such Bond, which may be provided to Owner in electronic form, such as a .pdf file.

18. INSURANCE. See section entitled �INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS� attached to and incorporated into the General Conditions of the Contract as Attachment A to the General Conditions of the Contract and Special Conditions of the Contract Part B, if attached..

19. SOILS REPORT. If a soils investigation has been made for this Project, the soils report and log of borings is available for bidder�s information only. The report is not a warranty of subsurface conditions, nor is it a part of the Contract Documents. Bidders are expected to examine the Site and such reports and then decide for themselves the soils or conditions that may be encountered.

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Owner, Engineer, and Developer, if applicable, disclaim any responsibility for the accuracy, true location and extent of the surface and subsurface investigations that have been prepared by others. Owner, Engineer, and Developer, if applicable, further disclaim responsibility for interpretation of that data by bidder, e.g., projecting soil-bearing values, rock profiles, soil stability and the presence, level and extent of underground water or other underground facilities or utilities.

20. LABOR CLASSIFICATION AND MINIMUM WAGE SCALE.

(A) General: Chapter 2258 of the Texas Government Code provides that any political subdivision of the State of Texas shall determine the general prevailing wage rate received by the classes of workers employed on projects similar to this Project and shall specify in the call for bids and in the Contract Documents the minimum wage rates which must be paid for each type of worker. This statute further provides that the Contractor or subcontractors must pay, as penalty to Owner, Sixty Dollars ($60.00) 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 Contract. Owner is authorized to withhold from the Contractor the amount of this penalty from any payment due under the Contract Documents.

The statute likewise requires that the Contractor and subcontractors keep an accurate record of the names and occupations of all persons employed by them on the construction of the Project and to show the actual per diem wages paid to each worker. These records are open to the inspection of Owner.

(B) The minimum wage rates that apply to this Contract are specified in Attachment B to the General Conditions of the Contract. Contractor and subcontractors must review and ascertain such wage rates and pay at least such minimum rates.

21. ECONOMIC DISINCENTIVES. The Contractor and the Owner agree that time is of the essence of this Contract. The Contractor and the Owner agree that a breach of this Contract by failure to complete the Work in the specified time will cause harm to the Owner. Therefore, the

Contractor and the Owner agree that for each and every calendar day the Work or any portion thereof shall remain uncompleted after the expiration of the time limit(s) set in the Contract, or as extended under the provisions of these General Conditions (including, without limitation, due to a delay caused by Contractor�s failure to comply with the Contract Documents or due to Owner�s termination of Contractor for default under the Contract Documents), Contractor shall be liable to

Owner for economic disincentives under Section 49.271(e) of Texas Water Code, in the amount of

$500 for each such calendar day. The Owner shall have the option to deduct and withhold said amount from any monies that the Owner owes the Contractor or its sureties or to recover such amount from the Contractor or the sureties on the Contractor�s bond.

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SECTION 00 4100

BID FORM

THE PROJECT AND THE PARTIES

1.01 TO:

Owner c/o Artavia Development Company

19350 SH-249

Suite 210 Houston, TX77070

On Behalf Of:

c/o Schwartz, Page & Harding, L.L.P.

1300 Post Oak Blvd.

Suite 2400 Houston, TX 77056

1.02 FOR:

A. Project: Artavia - Section 40 Landscape Improvements B. Landscape Architect's Project Number: TL25009

Intersection of Astaire Parkway Conroe, Texas77302

1.03 DATE: ______________________ (BIDDER TO ENTER DATE)

1.04 SUBMITTED BY: (BIDDER TO ENTER NAME AND ADDRESS)

Bidder's Full Name: ___________________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _______________________________________________________________

1.05 OFFER

A. Having carefully examined the Standard Agreement, General Conditions, Supplementary

Conditions, General Requirements, Specifications, Drawings, and Addenda prepared by Terralab Landscape Architects, LLC for the construction of the above mentioned project, having acertained all conditions affecting the proposed work, and having visited the project site, we, the undersigned, hereby offer to enter into a Contract to perform the Work for the Sum of:

B. ______________________________________________________________________ dollars ($______________________), in lawful money of the United States of America.

C. This offer includes all supervision, labor, taxes, permits, materials, transportation services, equipment, and incidentals necessary for the construction and proper completion of the entire work called for by the Bid Documents, D. We have included the required security Bid Bond or Cashier's Check as required by the Instruction to Bidders.

E. All applicable federal taxes are included and State of Texas taxes are included in the Bid Sum.

1.06 ACCEPTANCE

A. This offer shall be open to acceptance and is irrevocable for a period of sixty (60) days from the bid closing date.

B. If this bid is accepted by Owner within the time period stated above, we will:

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1. Execute the Agreement within fourteen (14) days of receipt of Notice of Award.

2. Furnish the required bonds within fourteen (14) days of receipt of Notice of Award.

3. Commence work within ten (10) days after written Notice to Proceed.

1.07 CONTRACT TIME

A. If this Bid is accepted, we will:

1. Substantially complete the Work in ninety (90) calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

2. Submit weekly logs for delays in construction to the Landscape Architect.

B. Any time extensions from the date of the Notice to Proceed must be approved by Owner.

C. Penalties for exceeding the specified contract time may be withheld from the Contractor's final invoice at the rates specified in the Section 00 5200 - Agreement Form.

1.08 UNIT PRICES

When changes are ordered other than that identified in the base bid proposal involving additional cost above or below the Contract Sum, and when such work has been approved in writing by the Owner and the Landscape Architect, the successful bidder agrees that the contract sum shall be adjusted according to the following unit prices.

Item Descriptions below may or may not be included in the current project scope. Items outside of the current scope of work are commonly associated with Artavia landscape projects and may be requested by the Owner, as additional services, at some point during the the Contract time should site conditions vary or additional work scope become necessary.

Unit prices include the cost of all work and materials in place and complete per the Contract Documents, including but not limited to all labor, materials, equipment, freight, taxes, insurance, overhead, profit, maintenance, and guarantee. All items in the unit price list shall meet all requirements of the drawings and specifications.

A. The following are Unit Prices for specific portions of the Work as listed. The following is the list of Unit Prices:

1.09 UNIT PRICE LIST

A. ITEM DESCRIPTION - UNIT QUANTITY - UNIT PRICE - ITEM VALUE

1. Site Preparation / Demolition / Tree Preservation

a. Removal and Disposal of Concrete Flatwork - per - S.F. - $________

b. Removal and Disposal of 6" Concrete Curb - per - L.F. - $________

2. Grading and Drainage

a. Import, Placement, and Compaction of General Fill - per - C.Y. - $________

b. Placement and Compaction of Owner Provided and delivered fill - per - C.Y. -

c. Placement and Compaction of Owner Provided, Contractor loaded and unloaded on-site (within 1 mile of project site) - per - C.Y. - $________

d. Excavation and Disposal of Existing Grade - per - C.Y. - $________

e. [Rough Grading/Land Sculpting +/- 6"; No Import or Haul Off] - [per] - [Day] -

f. NDS 18" SQ. Catch Basin w/ Green Lawn Grate - per - EA. - $________

g. NDS 18" SQ. Catch Basin w/ Black Atrium Grate - per - EA. - $________

h. 6" Solid SDR 35 Drainpipe - per - L.F. - $________

i. 4" Solid SPR 35 Drainpipe - per L.F. - $________

3. Sitework

a. 8' Wide Concrete Sidewalk - per - L.F. - $________

b. 6' Wide Concrete Sidewalk - per - L.F. - $________

c. 5' Wide Concrete Sidewalk - per - L.F. - $________

d. 4' Wide Concrete Sidewalk - per - L.F. - $________

e. 8' Wide Pedestrian ADA Ramp - per - EA. - $________

f. 6' Wide Pedestrian ADA Ramp - per - EA. - $________

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g. 5' Wide Pedestrian ADA Ramp - per - EA. - $________

4. Irrigation

a. Irrigation Controller, as specified, if req'd. - per - EA - $________

b. 1" Water Meter, if req'd. - per - EA - $________

c. 1-1/2" Water Meter, if req'd. - per - EA - $________

d. 2" Water Meter, if req'd. - per - EA - $________

e. 1" Sche. 40 PVC Mainline - per - L.F. - $________

f. 1.5" Sche. 40 PVC Mainline - per - L.F. - $________

g. 2" Sche. 40 PVC Mainline - per - L.F. - $________

h. 3" Sche. 40 PVC Mainline - per - L.F. - $________

i. Class 200 Lateral Pipe, as specified - per - LF - $________

j. Backflow Preventor, as specified, if req'd. - per - EA - $________

k. Quick Coupling Valve w/, as specified - per - EA - $________

l. Extension of Two-Wire Electrical Run - per - L.F. - $________

m. Tree Hand Watering of Reforested area- per - AC - per month $________

n. 6" Bore and Sleeve - per - LF - $________

o. 4" Bore and Sleeve - per - LF - $________

5. Planting

a. Dura Heat River Birch, 30 gal. - per - EA - $________

b. Dura Heat River Birch, 65 gal. - per - EA - $________

c. Dura Heat River Birch, 200 gal. - per - EA - $________

d. Natchez Crape Myrtle, 30 gal. - per - EA - $________

e. Natchez Crape Myrtle, 65 gal. - per - EA - $________

f. Tuscarora Crape Myrtle, 30 gal. - per - EA - $________

g. Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia, 15 gal. - per - EA - $________

h. Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia, 30 gal. - per - EA - $________

i. Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia, 65 gal. - per - EA - $________

j. Little Gem Dwarf Southern Magnolia, 100 gal. - per - EA - $________

k. Wax Myrtle, 15 gal. - per - EA - $________

l. Longleaf Pine, 7 gal. - per - EA - $________

m. Longleaf Pine, 15 gal. - per - EA - $________

n. Longleaf Pine, 30 gal. - per - EA - $________

o. Longleaf Pine, 45 gal. - per - EA - $________

p. Longleaf Pine, 65 gal. - per - EA - $________

q. Loblolly Pine, 1 gal. - per - EA - $________

r. Loblolly Pine, 3 gal. - per - EA - $________

s. Loblolly Pine, 5 gal. - per - EA - $________

t. Loblolly Pine, 7 gal. - per - EA - $________

u. Loblolly Pine, 15 gal. - per - EA - $________

v. Loblolly Pine, 30 gal. - per - EA - $________

w. Loblolly Pine, 45 gal. - per - EA - $________

x. Loblolly Pine, 65 gal. - per - EA - $________

y. Loblolly Pine, 100 gal. - per - EA - $________

z. Loblolly Pine, Machine Moved - per - EA - $________

aa. Mexican Sycamore, 5 gal. - per - EA - $________

bb. Mexican Sycamore, 10 gal. - per - EA - $________

cc. Mexican Sycamore, 15 gal. - per - EA - $________

dd. Mexican Sycamore, 30 gal. - per - EA - $________

ee. Mexican Sycamore, 45 gal. - per - EA - $________

ff. Mexican Sycamore, 65 gal. - per - EA - $________

gg. Mexican Sycamore, 100 gal. - per - EA - $________

hh. Mexican Sycamore, 200 gal. - per - EA - $________

ii. Mexican Sycamore, Machine Moved - per - EA - $________

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jj. Burr Oak, 100 gal. - per - EA - $________

kk. Burr Oak, 200 gal. - per - EA - $________

ll. Water Oak, 3 gal. - per - EA - $________

mm. Water Oak, 10 gal. - per - EA - $________

nn. Water Oak, 15 gal. - per - EA - $________

oo. Water Oak, 30 gal. - per - EA - $________

pp. Water Oak, 45 gal. - per - EA - $________

qq. Water Oak, 65 gal. - per - EA - $________

rr. Water Oak, 100 gal. - per - EA - $________

ss. Water Oak, 200 gal. - per - EA - $________

tt. Willow Oak, 30 gal. - per - EA - $________

uu. Mexican White Oak, 45 gal. - per - EA - $________

vv. Mexican White Oak, 100 gal. - per - EA - $________

ww. Shumard Oak, 15 gal. - per - EA - $________

xx. Shumard Oak, 45 gal. - per - EA - $________

yy. Shumard Oak, 65 gal. - per - EA - $________

zz. Shumard Oak, 100 gal. - per - EA - $________ aaa. Shumard Oak, 200 gal. - per - EA - $________ bbb. Shumard Oak, Machine Moved - per - EA - $________ ccc. Cedar Elm, 10 gal. - per - EA - $________ ddd. Cedar Elm, 15 gal. - per - EA - $________ eee. Cedar Elm, 30 gal. - per - EA - $________ fff. Cedar Elm, 45 gal. - per - EA - $________ ggg. Cedar Elm, 65 gal. - per - EA - $________ hhh. Cedar Elm, 200 gal. - per - EA - $________

iii. Montrose Purple Chaste Tree, 30 gal. - per - EA - $________ jjj. Montrose Purple Chaste Tree, 65 gal. - per - EA - $________ kkk. Flame Acanthus, 3 gal. - per - EA - $________ lll. Foxtail Fern, 3 gal. - per - EA - $________ mmm. American Beautyberry, 3 gal. - per - EA - $________ nnn. Bat-Faced Cuphea, 1 gal. - per - EA - $________ ooo. Silver Streak Flax Lily, 3 gal. - per - EA - $________ ppp. Red Yucca, 7 gal. - per - EA - $________ qqq. Dwarf Yaupon Holly, 7 gal. - per - EA - $________ rrr. Big Blue Lilyturf, 1 gal. - per - EA - $________ sss. Little Kitten Eulalia Grass, 3 gal. - per - EA - $________ ttt. Pink Muhly Grass, 3 gal. - per - EA - $________ uuu. Lindheimer's Muhly, 3 gal. - per - EA - $________

vvv. Dwarf Wax Myrtle, 7 gal. - per - EA - $________ www. Catmint, 1 gal. - per - EA - $________

xxx. Lemon Drift Rose, 3 gal. - per - EA - $________ yyy. Upright Rosemary, 15 gal. - per - EA - $________ zzz. Dwarf Palmetto, 7 gal. - per - EA - $________ aaaa. Mexican Bush Sage, 3 gal. - per - EA - $________ bbbb. Bells of Fire Esperanza, 15 gal. - per - EA - $________ cccc. Zig Zag Iris, 1 gal. - per - EA - $________ dddd. New Gold Lantana, 1 pint - per - EA - $________ eeee. Turk's Cap, 1 gal. - per - EA - $________ ffff. Orange Zexmenia, 4" pot. - per - EA - $________ gggg. "HW" Hardwood Mulch, as specified - per - CY - $________ hhhh. "TIFS" Fine Grading, Soil Prep, Tifway 419 Bermuda Grass Sod, - per - SF -

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iiii. "CDS" Fine Grading, Soil Prep, Common Bermuda Grass Sod, - per - SF -jjjj. "CDH" Fine Grading, Soil Prep, Common Bermuda Grass Seed, - per - SF -kkkk. "REPAIR" Fine Grading, Soil Prep, Common Bermuda Grass Seed, - per - SF -

1.10 ADDENDA

The following Addenda have been received. The modifications to the Bid Documents noted below have been considered and all costs are included in the Bid Sum.

Addendum # _______ Dated ________________.

Addendum # _______ Dated ________________.

Addendum # _______ Dated ________________.

Addendum # _______ Dated ________________.

Addendum # _______ Dated ________________.

1.11 BID FORM SUPPLEMENTS

A. The following Supplements are attached to this Bid Form and are considered and shall be included as part of this Bid Form:

1. Document 00 4323 - Alternates Form: Include the cost variations to the Bid Sum applicable to the Work as described in Section ________.

2. Document 00 4336 - Proposed Subcontractors Form: Include the names of all

Subcontractors and the portions of the Work they will perform.

3. Document 00 4373 - Proposed Schedule of Values Form identifies the Bid Price segmented into portions as requested.

1.12 BID FORM SUBMITTED BY:

Name of Contractor:

Address:

Phone No.:

Signed By: Title:

License No.: Date:

The Corporate Seal of

A. ____________________________________________ B. (Bidder - print the full name of your firm) C. was hereunto affixed in the presence of:

D. ____________________________________________ E. (Authorized signing officer, Title) F. (Seal)

1.13 IF THE BID IS A JOINT VENTURE OR PARTNERSHIP, ADD ADDITIONAL FORMS OF

EXECUTION FOR EACH MEMBER OF THE JOINT VENTURE IN THE APPROPRIATE FORM

OR FORMS AS ABOVE.

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SECTION 00 4301

BID FORM SUPPLEMENTS COVER SHEET

PARTICULARS

1.01 OWNER'S PROJECT NUMBER: TL25009

1.02 PROJECT: ARTAVIA - SECTION 40 LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS

1.03 DATE: ____________

1.04 SUBMITTED BY: (BIDDER TO INSERT FULL NAME AND ADDRESS)

A. ______________________________ B. ______________________________ C. ______________________________ D. ______________________________ E. In accordance with Section 00 2113 - Instructions to Bidders and Section 00 4100 - Bid Form - , we include the Supplements To Bid Form listed below. The information provided shall be considered an integral part of the Bid Form.

1.05 SUPPLEMENTS TO BID FORM

A. 00 4336 - Proposed Subcontractors Form B. 00 4373 - Proposed Schedule of Values Form

SIGNATURE(S)

2.01 THE CORPORATE SEAL OF

A. _____________________________________________________ B. (Bidder please print the full name of your Proprietorship, Partnership, or Corporation)

2.02 WAS HEREUNTO AFFIXED IN THE PRESENCE OF:

A. _____________________________________________________ B. (Authorized signing officer Title)

2.03 (SEAL)

A. _____________________________________________________ B. (Authorized signing officer Title)

2.04 (SEAL)

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SECTION 00 4336

PROPOSED SUBCONTRACTORS FORM

PARTICULARS

1.01 HEREWITH IS THE LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS REFERENCED IN THE BID SUBMITTED BY:

1.02 (BIDDER) ____________________________________

1.03 TO (OWNER ): MONTGOMERY COUNTY M.U.D. NO. 158

1.04 DATED ___________________ AND WHICH IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE BID FORM.

1.05 THE FOLLOWING WORK WILL BE PERFORMED (OR PROVIDED) BY SUBCONTRACTORS

AND COORDINATED BY US:

LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS

WORK SUBJECT | SUBCONTRACTOR NAME

A. _______________________________________________________________ B. _______________________________________________________________ C. _______________________________________________________________ D. _______________________________________________________________ E. _______________________________________________________________ F. _______________________________________________________________ G. _______________________________________________________________ H. _______________________________________________________________ I. _______________________________________________________________ J. _______________________________________________________________

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SECTION 00 4373

PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF VALUES FORM

PARTICULARS

1.01 THE FOLLOWING IS A COST BREAKDOWN REFERENCED IN THE BID SUBMITTED BY:

1.02 (BIDDER) ________________________________

1.03 TO (OWNER ): MONTGOMERY COUNTY M.U.D. NO. 158

1.04 DATED ____________ AND WHICH IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE BID FORM.

ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

2.01 ITEM #01:

A. Description: GENERAL CONDITIONS, MOBILIZATIONS, PERMITS B. Overhead Included.

C. TOTAL VALUE: $ ____________

1. "R.O.W." Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2. "Parks & Rec" Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

D. Notes:

1. This project is tax exempt.

2. CONTRACTOR to coordinate, acquire/pay, and install water meter(s), if required.

Coordinate with Inframark. OWNER to procure meter address(es) upon request by the

CONTRACTOR.

3. CONTRACTOR to visit the site prior to submitting bid.

2.02 ITEM #02:

A. Description: BONDING (PAYMENT, PERFORMANCE, MAINTENANCE) B. Overhead Included.

C. TOTAL VALUE: $ ____________

1. "R.O.W." Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2. "Parks & Rec" Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2.03 ITEM #03:

A. Description: GRADING & DRAINAGE B. Overhead Included.

C. TOTAL VALUE: $ ____________

1. "R.O.W." Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2. "Parks & Rec" Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

D. Notes:

1. Fill dirt, if required, to be provided and placed by OWNER in approximate required location for CONTRACTOR use.

2. CONTRACTOR responsible for all rough and fine grading within project limits.

2.04 ITEM #04:

A. Description: SITEWORK - CONCRETE FLATWORK B. Overhead Included.

C. TOTAL VALUE: $ ____________

1. "R.O.W." Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2. "Parks & Rec" Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2.05 ITEM #05:

A. Description: PEDESTRIAN CONTROLLED CROSSING EQUIPMENT B. Overhead Included.

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C. Equipment & Freight.

D. TOTAL VALUE: $ ____________

1. "R.O.W." Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2. "Parks & Rec" Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

E. Notes:

1. Concrete ramp pricing to be included within ITEM #04.

2. Posts for crossing signage will be OWNER provided.

2.06 ITEM #06 :

A. Description: PEDESTRIAN CONTROLLED CROSSING INSTALLATION & ELECTRICAL B. Overhead Included.

C. TOTAL VALUE: $ ____________

1. "R.O.W." Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2. "Parks & Rec" Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

D. Notes:

1. Electric service is existing and functional.

2.07 ITEM #07 :

A. Description:PLANTING B. Overhead Included.

C. TOTAL VALUE: $ ____________

1. "R.O.W." Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2. "Parks & Rec" Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2.08 ITEM #08:

A. Description: IRRIGATION B. Overhead Included.

C. TOTAL VALUE: $ ____________

1. "R.O.W." Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2. "Parks & Rec" Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2.09 ITEM #09:

A. Description: 45 DAY LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE (POST SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION) B. Overhead Included.

C. TOTAL VALUE: $ ____________

1. "R.O.W." Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2. "Parks & Rec" Public Area Subtotal: $_____________

2.10 ITEM #10:

A. Description; PROJECT CONTINGENCY

B. TOTAL VALUE: $ _____20,000_______

1. "R.O.W." Public Area Subtotal: $______5,000_______

2. "Parks & Rec" Public Area Subtotal: $_____15,000________

C. NOTES:

1. Item to be used for any/all additional required needs, including by not limited to, clearing, grading and drainage, hardscape, supplemental planting.

2. No contingency to be used without written approval of pricing by OWNER.

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SECTION 00 5000

CONTRACTING FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 THE CONTRACTING FORMS AND SUPPLEMENTS TO THIS CONTRACT ARE…