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Highway 146 Water Plant

Contract 3-2024

PLAN HOLDER: Set No.:

PROJECT MANUAL

CITY OF LIBERTY

LIBERTY, TEXAS

HIGHWAY 146 WATER PLANT

CONTRACT 3-2024

Prepared by:

STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC.®

TBPE No. F-8405

TBPLS No. 10030000 1906 Niebuhr Street Brenham, TX 77833 www.strand.com

Issued for Bid July 9, 2026 http://www.strand.com/

CERTIFICATION PAGE

CITY OF LIBERTY

LIBERTY, TEXAS

HIGHWAY 146 WATER PLANT

CONTRACT 3-2024

I hereby certify that this engineering document was prepared by me or under my direct personal supervision and that I am a duly licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Texas.

FOR STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC.®

William J. Huebner, P.E. Date License Number: 103580 My license renewal date is March 31, 2027.

SEAL Specification sections covered by this seal:

All sections unless otherwise noted.

I hereby certify that this engineering document was prepared by me or under my direct personal supervision and that I am a duly licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Texas.

FOR STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC.®

Mary E. Seehafer, P.E. Date License Number: 138988 My license renewal date is July 31, 2028.

SEAL Specification sections covered by this seal:

All of Division 26.

I hereby certify that this engineering document was prepared by me or under my direct personal supervision and that I am a duly licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Texas.

FOR STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC.®

Keith R. Behrend, P.E. Date License Number: 127578 My license renewal date is July 31, 2028.

SEAL Specification sections covered by this seal:

Divisions 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 41.

CERTIFICATION PAGE

I hereby certify that this engineering document was prepared by me or under my direct personal supervision and that I am a duly licensed Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Texas.

FOR STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC.®

Nathan L. Brandt, P.E. Date License Number: 116667 My license renewal date is July 31, 2027

SEAL Specification sections covered by this seal:

Divisions 20, 21, 22, and 23.

Section 00 01 10-1 3941.048/3-2024

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CITY OF LIBERTY

LIBERTY, TEXAS

HIGHWAY 146 WATER PLANT

CONTRACT 3-2024

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DIVISION 00–BIDDING AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

CONSTRUCTION ADVERTISEMENT AND INVITATION FOR BIDS

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS FOR CONSTRUCTION

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY GUIDELINES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS

RESOLUTION–REAFFIRMING POLICIES IN CDBG PROJECTS

BID ................................................................................................................................. 00 41 00-12

BID BOND

CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE (FORM CIQ)

CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES (FORM 1295)

NONCOLLUSION AFFIDAVIT OF PRIME BIDDER

CERTIFICATION OF BIDDER REGARDING CIVIL RIGHTS LAWS AND REGULATIONS 1

CONTRACTOR’S LOCAL OPPORTUNITY PLAN

PROPOSED CONTRACTS BREAKDOWN

CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING

CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION CERTIFICATION

STATEMENT OF BIDDER’S QUALIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

NOTICE TO PROCEED.................................................................................................. 00 55 00- 1 EROSION CONTROL CERTIFICATION......................................................................... 00 55 10- 1 REQUIREMENTS FOR PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS.............................. 00 61 00- 2

PERFORMANCE BOND

PAYMENT BOND

GENERAL CONDITIONS–PART I FOR CONSTRUCTION

SPECIAL CONDITIONS–CDBG–MIT

HUD-4010–FEDERAL LABOR STANDARDS PROVISIONS

CONTRACTOR PAYROLL CERTIFICATION

ATTORNEY’S REVIEW CERTIFICATION

CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01–GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SUMMARY OF WORK ................................................................................................... 01 11 00- 4 CONTRACT CONSIDERATIONS................................................................................... 01 29 00- 1 COORDINATION, FIELD ENGINEERING, AND MEETINGS ......................................... 01 31 00- 3 SUBMITTALS ................................................................................................................. 01 33 00- 5

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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................. 01 41 00- 2 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND DEFINITIONS........................................................... 01 42 00- 6 QUALITY CONTROL...................................................................................................... 01 45 00- 2 TEMPORARY FACILITIES ............................................................................................. 01 50 00- 3 TEMPORARY CONTROLS ............................................................................................ 01 57 00- 2 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT..................................................................................... 01 60 00- 4 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT ............................................................................................... 01 77 00- 2

WAGE RATES

DIVISION 03–CONCRETE

CONCRETE FORMWORK ............................................................................................. 03 11 00- 4 CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT.................................................................................... 03 20 00- 4 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE........................................................................................ 03 30 00-15 PRECAST CONCRETE HOLLOW CORE PLANKS ....................................................... 03 41 13- 5

DIVISION 04–MASONRY

MORTAR AND MASONRY GROUT............................................................................... 04 05 13- 3 UNIT MASONRY SYSTEM............................................................................................. 04 20 00- 6

DIVISION 05–METALS

METAL FABRICATIONS ................................................................................................ 05 50 00- 7 HANDRAILS AND RAILINGS ......................................................................................... 05 52 00- 2 ANCHOR BOLTS AND POST-INSTALLED ANCHORS ................................................. 05 56 00- 3

DIVISION 06–WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

WOOD BLOCKING AND CURBING............................................................................... 06 11 10- 2

DIVISION 07–THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

BOARD INSULATION..................................................................................................... 07 21 12- 1 SPRAY FOAM INSULATION.......................................................................................... 07 21 29- 4 VAPOR AND AIR BARRIER........................................................................................... 07 26 00- 1 SINGLE-PLY ROOFING–FULLY ADHERED.................................................................. 07 53 00- 4 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL.................................................................................... 07 62 00- 3 MANUFACTURED ROOF SPECIALTIES....................................................................... 07 71 00- 2 GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS ................................................................................... 07 71 23- 2 FIRESTOPPING............................................................................................................. 07 84 00- 3 CAULKING AND SEALANTS ......................................................................................... 07 90 00- 3

DIVISION 08–OPENINGS

STANDARD STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES.................................................................. 08 11 00- 3 FIBERGLASS DOORS AND FRAMES ........................................................................... 08 22 10- 3

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DOOR HARDWARE ....................................................................................................... 08 71 00- 3 GLAZING........................................................................................................................ 08 81 00- 2

DIVISION 09–FINISHES

STEEL WATER STORAGE TANK PAINTING ................................................................ 09 67 16-12 PAINTING....................................................................................................................... 09 91 00-10

DIVISION 10–SPECIALTIES

FIRST AID KIT................................................................................................................ 10 43 16- 1 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND ACCESSORIES............................................................... 10 44 43- 2

DIVISION 20–COMMON FIRE SUPPRESSION, PLUMBING, AND HVAC REQUIREMENTS

IDENTIFICATION FOR PLUMBING AND HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT................. 20 05 53- 4

DIVISION 22–PLUMBING

GENERAL PLUMBING PIPING SPECIALTIES .............................................................. 22 05 19- 3 GENERAL–DUTY VALVES FOR PLUMBING PIPING ................................................... 22 05 23- 3 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND EQUIPMENT.................. 22 05 29- 4 PIPING INSULATION FOR PLUMBING ......................................................................... 22 07 19- 6 FACILITY WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPING ................................................................... 22 11 00- 6 SANITARY WASTE AND VENT PIPING ........................................................................ 22 13 16- 5 SANITARY WASTE PIPING SPECIALTIES ................................................................... 22 13 19- 4 COMMERCIAL PLUMBING FIXTURES.......................................................................... 22 42 00- 2

DIVISION 23–HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING

HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR HVAC PIPING AND EQUIPMENT .......................... 23 05 29- 5 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING ................................................................... 23 05 93- 4

DUCTWORK INSULATION FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING 23 07 13- 5

PIPING INSULATION FOR HVAC.................................................................................. 23 07 19- 5 TEMPERATURE CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION............................................. 23 09 13- 3 REFRIGERANT PIPING................................................................................................. 23 23 00- 5 DUCTWORK AND DUCTWORK SUPPORTS................................................................ 23 31 00- 5 AIR DUCT ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................ 23 33 00- 3 CENTRIFUGAL HVAC FANS ......................................................................................... 23 34 16- 4 LOUVERS AND VENTS ................................................................................................. 23 37 08- 3 SPLIT-SYSTEM AIR CONDITIONERS........................................................................... 23 81 26- 5 UNIT HEATERS ............................................................................................................. 23 82 39- 3 MECHANICAL DEHUMIDIFICATION UNITS.................................................................. 23 84 16- 4

DIVISION 26–ELECTRICAL

GENERAL ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................. 26 05 00- 9 WIRE.............................................................................................................................. 26 05 19- 8 INSTRUMENT AND COMMUNICATION WIRE AND CABLE......................................... 26 05 23- 4

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Section 00 01 10-4 3941.048/3-2024

SECONDARY GROUNDING.......................................................................................... 26 05 26- 4 SUPPORTING DEVICES ............................................................................................... 26 05 29- 2 CONDUIT ....................................................................................................................... 26 05 33- 8 BOXES ........................................................................................................................... 26 05 35- 4 ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION .................................................................................... 26 05 53- 6 POWER SYSTEM STUDY AND THERMOGRAPHIC SURVEY ..................................... 26 05 73- 6 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION ........................................................................ 26 09 00-37 CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTATION DRAWINGS.................................................... 26 09 10- 4 SCADA SYSTEM I/O LISTING ....................................................................................... 26 09 90- 4 ELECTRICAL SERVICE SYSTEM.................................................................................. 26 21 00- 2 DRY-TYPE TRANSFORMERS....................................................................................... 26 22 13- 4 PANELBOARDS............................................................................................................. 26 24 16- 3 MOTOR CONTROL........................................................................................................ 26 24 19-12 WIRING DEVICES.......................................................................................................... 26 27 26- 4 OVERCURRENT PROTECTIVE DEVICES .................................................................... 26 28 00- 2 DISCONNECT SWITCHES ............................................................................................ 26 28 16- 2 STANDBY POWER SYSTEM......................................................................................... 26 32 13-11 SERVICE ENTRANCE-RATED AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCHES......................... 26 36 24- 5 SURGE PROTECTIVE DEVICES (SPD) ........................................................................ 26 43 13- 4 LIGHTING....................................................................................................................... 26 51 13- 6 EXTERIOR LIGHTING.................................................................................................... 26 56 29- 5

DIVISION 31–EARTHWORK

CLEARING AND GRUBBING......................................................................................... 31 11 00- 2 SITE GRADING.............................................................................................................. 31 22 00- 4 EXCAVATION, FILL, BACKFILL, AND GRADING.......................................................... 31 23 00-13 DEWATERING ............................................................................................................... 31 23 19- 3 CEMENT STABILIZED SAND ........................................................................................ 31 23 23.46- 3 SLOPE PROTECTION AND EROSION CONTROL ....................................................... 31 25 00- 3 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION................................................................ 31 25 13- 7 LIME STABILIZATION OF MATERIALS IN PLACE ........................................................ 31 32 13.19- 4 EXCAVATION SAFETY.................................................................................................. 31 50 00- 2

DIVISION 32–EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

FLEXIBLE BASE ............................................................................................................ 32 11 00- 4 HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT........................................................... 32 12 16.13- 7 CONCRETE EDGING, SIDEWALKS, AND DRIVEWAY APRONS................................. 32 16 13- 4 PAVEMENT MARKINGS................................................................................................ 32 17 23.13- 1 CHAIN LINK FENCE ...................................................................................................... 32 31 13- 5 SEEDING AND SODDING ............................................................................................. 32 92 19- 4

DIVISION 33–UTILITIES

BURIED PIPING AND APPURTENANCES .................................................................... 33 00 10-11 DEEP WELL TURBINE PUMP ....................................................................................... 33 11 34- 9 STEEL ELEVATED WATER TANK................................................................................. 33 16 13.13- 9

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STEEL GROUND LEVEL WATER TANK ....................................................................... 33 16 13.14- 8 CULVERTS .................................................................................................................... 33 42 00- 1

DIVISION 40–PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS

PIPING AND APPURTENANCES................................................................................... 40 05 00-11 MECHANICAL INSULATION.......................................................................................... 40 42 13- 5

DIVISION 43–PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION, AND STORAGE

EQUIPMENT

CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS................................................................................................. 43 23 21.13- 7

DIVISION 46–WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT

GAS CHLORINATION EQUIPMENT .............................................................................. 46 31 12- 4 ORTHOPHOSPHATE EQUIPMENT............................................................................... 46 33 10- 2

APPENDICES (NOT PART OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS)

SAMPLE DRAWINGS

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT

END OF SECTION

BIDDING AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

Construction

Advertisement and Invitation for Bids

The City of Liberty, Texas, will receive Bids for the construction of the Highway 146 Water Plant project until 2 P.M. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Liberty City Hall located at 1829 Sam Houston Street, Liberty, TX 77575. The Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2 P.M. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Liberty City Hall located at 1829 Sam Houston Street, Liberty, TX 77575.

Bids are invited for the construction and testing of a 4,500-gpm booster pump station; a 300,000-gallon ground storage tank; a 300,000-gallon elevated storage tank; associated electrical including a new well pump and motor assembly; and approximately 500 linear feet of a new water line.

Bid/Contract Documents, including Drawings and Technical Specifications, are on file at www.strand.com or at www.civcastusa.com at no cost. Please contact CivcastUSA.com for assistance with free membership registration, downloading, and working with this digital Project information.

Copies of the Bid/Contract Documents may be obtained by depositing a nonrefundable fee of $250 with the issuing Office which is Strand Associates, Inc.®, 1906 Niebuhr Street, Brenham, TX 77833 for each set of documents obtained.

Bidders who submit a Bid must be a Plan Holder of record at the Issuing Office. Bids from Bidders who are not on the Plan Holders List may be returned as not being responsive.

Plan Holders are requested to provide an email address if they wish to receive addenda and other information electronically. Plan Holders are requested to designate whether they are a prime contractor, subcontractor, or supplier if they want this information posted on the Project Plan Holders List.

A bid bond in the amount of 5 percent of the Bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each Bid. A certified check or bank draft payable to the City of Liberty or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond.

Attention is called to the fact that not less than the federally determined prevailing (Davis-Bacon and Related Acts) wage rate, as issued by the Texas General Land Office–Community Development & Revitalization and contained in the Contract Documents, must be paid on this Project. In addition, the successful Bidder must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, or national origin.

The City of Liberty reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or to waive any informalities in the Bidding.

Bids may be held by City of Liberty for a period not to exceed 85 days from the date of the Bid Opening for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the Bidder’s qualifications prior to the Contract Award.

The City of Liberty is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Section 3 Residents, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are encouraged to submit Bids.

All contractors/subcontractors whose System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration is not active or that are debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation on federal assistance programs may not undertake any activity in part or in full under this Project.

City of Liberty, Texas Bryan Kendrick, City Manager July 9, 2026 and July 16, 2026

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

FOR CONSTRUCTION

1. Use of Separate Bid Forms

These contract documents include a complete set of bid and contract forms which are for the convenience of the bidders and are not to be detached from the contract document, completed or executed. Separate bid forms are provided for your use.

2. Interpretations or Addenda

No oral interpretations will be made to any bidder. Each request for clarification shall be made in writing to the Grant Recipient or engineer no less than five (5) business days prior to the bid opening. Each interpretation made will be in the form of an Addendum to the contract documents and will be distributed to all parties holding contract documents no less than three (3) business days prior to the bid opening. It is, however, the bidder's responsibility to make inquiry as to any addenda issued. All such addenda shall become part of the contract documents, and all bidders shall be bound by such addenda, whether or not received by the bidders.

If an addendum to the bid package is necessary, it must be distributed to each potential bidder.

The distribution of an addendum shall be verified either by statements of receipt or registered/certified mail receipts, which shall be included in the public works construction file. The addendum shall allow adequate time for consideration in bid preparation (usually at least one week). If adequate time is not available, the bid opening date must be extended and the Grant Recipient must republish the invitation for bids containing the place, time, and date for the new bid opening. Note that any change to the original bid opening date will require republication of the invitation for bids at least once in a locally published newspaper. The republished notice will include the place, time and date for the new bid opening and must be published at least seven days prior to the new bid opening date.

3. Inspection of Site

Each bidder should visit the site of the proposed work and should become acquainted with the existing conditions and facilities, the difficulties and restrictions pertaining to the performance of the contract. The bidder should thoroughly examine and become familiar with the drawings, technical specifications and all other contract documents. The contractor by the execution of the contract shall in no way be relieved of any obligation under it due to failure to receive or examine any form or legal document or to visit the site or the conditions existing at the site. The City will be justified in rejecting any claim based on lack of inspection of the site prior to the bid.

4. Alternate bid items

No alternate bids or bid items will be considered unless they are specifically requested by the technical specifications.

5. Bids

a. All bids must be submitted on the forms provided and are subject to all requirements of the Contract Documents, including the Drawings.

b. All bids must be regular in every respect and no interlineation, excisions or special conditions may be made or included by the bidder.

c. Bid documents, including but not limited to the bid, the bid bond(s), the contractor’s certifications, local opportunity plan, and the statement of the bidder’s qualifications, shall be sealed in an envelope and clearly labeled with the words "Bid Documents”, the project number, name of bidder and the date and time of bid opening.

d. The City may consider as irregular any bid on which there is an alteration of or departure from the bid form and, at its option, may reject any irregular bid.

e. If a contract is awarded, it will be awarded to a responsible bidder on the basis of the lowest/best bid and the selected alternate bid items, if any. The contract will require the completion of the work in accordance with the contract documents.

6. Bid Modifications Prior to Bid Opening

a. Any bidder may modify its bid by submitting a modification or supplemental bid at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids, provided such modification or supplemental bid is received by the locality prior to the closing time.

The modification or supplemental bid should not reveal the original bid price but should provide only the addition, subtractions or other modifications to the original bid so that the final prices or terms will not be known by the locality until the sealed bid is open.

7. Bid Bond

a. A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid issued by an acceptable surety shall be submitted with each bid [for contracts greater than $100, 000,]. A certified check or bank draft payable to the locality or negotiable U.S. Government Bonds (as par value) may be submitted in lieu of the Bid Bond.

b. The bid bond or its comparable will be returned to the bidder as soon as practical after the opening of the bids.

8. Statement of Bidders Qualifications

Each bidder shall submit on the form furnished for that purpose a statement of the bidder's qualifications. The Grant Recipient shall have the right to take such steps as it deems necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform its obligations under the contract, and the bidder shall furnish the Grant Recipient all such information and data for this purpose as it may request.

The right is reserved to reject any bid where an investigation of the available data does not satisfy the Grant Recipient that the bidder is qualified to carry out properly the terms of the contract.

9. Unit Price

The unit price for each of the several items in the bid shall include its pro rata share of overhead so that the sum of the products obtained by multiplying the quantity shown for each item by the unit price bid represents the total bid. Any bid not conforming to this requirement may be rejected as informal. Special attention is drawn to this condition, as the unit prices will be used to determine the amount of any change orders resulting from an increase or decrease in quantities.

10. Corrections

Erasures or other corrections in the bid must be noted over the signature of the bidder.

11. Time for Receiving Bids

Bids received prior to the advertised hour of opening shall be kept securely sealed. The officer appointed to open the bids shall decide when the specified time has arrived and no bid received thereafter will be considered; except that when a bid arrives by mail after the time fixed for opening, but before the reading of all other bids is completed, and it is shown to the satisfaction of the Grant Recipient that the late arrival of the bid was solely due to delay in the mail for which the bidder was not responsible, such bid will be received and considered.

12. Opening of Bids

The City shall, at the time and place fixed for the opening of bids, open each bid and publicly read it aloud, irrespective of any irregularities therein. Bidders and other interested individuals may be present.

13. Withdrawal of Bids

Bidder may withdraw the bid before the time fixed for the opening of bids, by communicating its purpose in writing to the Grant Recipient. Upon receipt of such notice, the unopened bid will be returned to the bidder. The bid guaranty of any bidder withdrawing his bid will be returned promptly.

14. Award of Contract/Rejection of Bids

a. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible Bidder submitting the lowest/best bid. The bidder selected will be notified at the earliest possible date.

The locality reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any informality in bids received where such rejection or waiver is in its interest.

b. The Grant Recipient reserves the right to consider as unqualified to do the work any bidder who does not habitually perform with his own forces the major portions of the work involved in construction of the improvements embraced in this contract.

15. Execution of Agreement/Performance and Payment Bonds

a. Performance Bonds - Requires all prime contractors which enter into a formal contract in excess of $100,000 with the State, a county, or a municipality; a department, board, or agency of the state, a county, or a municipality; and a school district or a subdivision thereof, to obtain a Performance Bond in the amount of the contract before commencing with work

b. Payment Bonds- Requires all prime contractors which enter into a formal contract with the State, a county, or a municipality; a department, board, or agency of the state, a county, or a municipality; and a school district or a subdivision thereof, to furnish to the governmental entity a payment bond in the amount of the contract.

The payment bond must be filed within 15 days from the date of the Notice of Award:

o Municipalities: If the contract is in excess of $50,000, a payment bond is required.

o Counties: If the contract is in excess of $25,000, a payment bond is required.

c. The failure of the successful bidder to execute the agreement and supply the required bonds within fifteen (15) days from the date of the notice of award-or within such extended period as the locality may grant, shall constitute a default and the locality may, at its option, either award the contract to the next lowest responsible bidder, or re-advertise for bids. In either case, the locality may charge against the bidder the difference between the amount of the bid, and the amount for which a contract is subsequently executed irrespective of whether this difference exceeds the amount of the bid bond. If a more favorable bid is received through re-advertisement, the defaulting bidder shall have no claim against the locality for a refund.

16. Wages and Salaries

Attention is particularly called to the requirement of paying not less than the prevailing Davis Bacon Related Acts (DBRA) wage rates specified in the Contract Documents. These rates are minimums to be paid during the life of the contract. It is therefore the responsibility of the Bidder to inform themselves as to local labor conditions.

17. Equal Employment Opportunity

Attention is called to the requirements for ensuring that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender identity, or national origin, and other civil rights requirements.

18. Certification Regarding Lobbying

Contractors who apply or bid for an award of $100,000 or more shall provide the required certification that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer of employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining anh Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by

31 USC § 1352.

Equal Opportunity Clause

During the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The contractor will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following:

Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause.

(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

(3) The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

(4) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided advising the said labor union or workers' representatives of the contractor's commitments under this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.

(5) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.

(6) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the administering agency and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules, regulations, and orders.

(7) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.

(8) The contractor will include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph (1) and the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (8) in every subcontract or purchase order unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 204 of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance:

Provided, however, that in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the administering agency, the contractor may request the United States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

Equal Opportunity Guidelines for Construction Contractors Note: To be included in bid packet and distributed at the preconstruction conference (optional)

1. What are the responsibilities of the offeror or bidder to ensure equal employment opportunity?

For contracts over $ 10,000, the offeror or bidder must comply with the "Equal Opportunity Clause" and the "Standard Federal Equal Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications."

2. Are construction contractors required to ensure a legal working environment for all employees?

Yes, it is the construction contractor's responsibility to provide an environment free of harassment, intimidation, and coercion to all employees and to notify all foremen and supervisors to carry out this obligation, with specific attention to minority or female individuals.

3. To alleviate developing separate facilities for men and women on all sites, can a construction contractor place all women employees on one site?

No, two or more women should be assigned to each site when possible.

4. Are construction contractors required to make special outreach efforts to Section 3 or minority and female recruitment sources?

Yes, construction contractors must establish a current list of Section 3, minority and female recruitment sources. Notification of employment opportunities, including the availability of on-the-job training and apprenticeship programs, should be given to these sources. The efforts of the construction contractors should be kept in file.

5. Should records be maintained on the number of Section 3 residents, minority and females applying for positions with construction contractors?

Yes, records must be maintained to include a current list of names, addresses and telephone numbers of all Section 3, minority and female applicants. The documentation should also include the results of the applications submitted.

6. What happens if a woman or minority is sent to the union by the Contractor and is not referred back to the Contractor for employment?

If the unions impede the construction contractor's responsibility to provide equal employment opportunity, a written notice should be submitted to TDA.

7. What efforts are made by construction contractors to create entry-level positions for Section 3 residents, women and minorities?

Construction contractors are required to develop on-the-job training programs, or participate in training programs, especially those funded by the Department of Labor, to create positions for Section 3 residents, women and minorities and to meet employment needs.

8. Are any efforts made by the Contractor to publicize their Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy?

Yes, the construction contractor is responsible for notifying unions and sources of training programs of their equal employment opportunity policy. Unions should be requested to cooperate in the effort of equal opportunity. The policy should be included in any appropriate manuals, or collective bargaining agreements. The construction contractor is encouraged to publicize the equal employment opportunity policy in the company newspaper and annual report. The Contractor is also responsible to include the EEO policy in all media advertisement.

9. Are any in-service training programs provided for staff to update the EEO policy?

At least annually a review of the EEO policy and the affirmative action obligations are required of all personnel employees of a decision-making status. A record of the meeting including date, time, location, persons present, subject matter discussed, and disposition of the subject matter should be maintained.

10. What recruitment efforts are made for Section 3 residents, minorities and women?

The construction contractor must notify both orally and in writing, Section 3, minority and female recruitment sources one month prior to the date of acceptance for apprenticeship or other training programs.

11. Are any measures taken to encourage promotions for minorities and women?

Yes, an annual evaluation should be conducted for all minority and female personnel to encourage these employees to seek higher positions.

12. What efforts are taken to insure that personnel policies are in accordance with the EEO policy?

Personnel policies in regard to job practices, work assignments, etc. should be continually monitored to insure that the EEO policy is carried out.

13. Can women be excluded from utilizing any facilities available to men?

No, all facilities and company activities are non-segregated except for bathrooms or changing facilities to ensure privacy.

14. What efforts should be utilized to include minority and female contractors and suppliers?

Take affirmative steps to ensure that small, minority, and women owned businesses are included on all lists for contractors/service providers. Solicit these businesses when issuing RFPs and RFQs and soliciting construction bids. Divide project activities into small tasks to allow participation. Keep records of all offers to minority and female construction contractors.

15. If a construction contractor participates in a business related association that does not comply with equal opportunity affirmative action standards, does that show his/her failure to comply?

No, the construction contractor is responsible for its own compliance.

16. Can a construction contractor hire a subcontractor who has been debarred from government contracts pursuant to EEO?

No. The construction contractor must suspend, terminate or cancel its contract with any Subcontractor who is in violation of the EEO policy.

17. What effort has been taken by the construction contractor to monitor all employment to insure the company EEO policy is being carried out?

The construction contractor must designate a responsible individual to keep accurate records of all employees that includes specific information required by the government.

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SECTION 00 41 00

BID

CITY OF LIBERTY

LIBERTY, TEXAS

HIGHWAY 146 WATER PLANT

CONTRACT 3-2024

A. Table of Contents

ARTICLE 1. BID RECIPIENT

ARTICLE 2. BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: ACCEPTANCE PERIOD,

INSTRUCTIONS, AND RECEIPT OF ADDENDA

ARTICLE 3. BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

ARTICLE 4. BIDDER’S CERTIFICATIONS

ARTICLE 5. BASIS OF BID

ARTICLE 6. TIME OF COMPLETION

ARTICLE 7. ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BID

ARTICLE 8. DEFINED TERMS

ARTICLE 9. COMMUNICATIONS

ARTICLE 10. BID SUBMITTAL

ARTICLE 1–BID RECIPIENT

1.01 Bids to be received until 2 P.M. local time, July 28, 2026.

1.02 This Bid is submitted to: City of Liberty

1829 Sam Houston Street Liberty, TX 77575

1.02 Online electronic Bidding through CivcastUSA.com is the only way the Bid will be accepted.

To access the electronic Bid Form, download the Project Documents and click the Online Bidding button.

1.03 The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with OWNER in the form included in the Bidding Documents to perform all Work as specified or indicated in the Bidding Documents for the prices and within the times indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 2–BIDDER’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: ACCEPTANCE PERIOD, INSTRUCTIONS, AND

RECEIPT OF ADDENDA

2.01 Bid Acceptance Period

A. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for 85 days after the Bid opening, or for such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of OWNER.

2.02 Instructions to Bidders

A. Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid security.

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B. Discrepancies between the multiplication of units of Work and unit prices 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. For Bids submitted on a Lump Sum basis, discrepancies between words and figures will be resolved in favor of the words.

2.03 In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents the following:

A. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, and any data and reference items identified in the Bidding Documents, and hereby acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:

Date: Addendum Number:

2.04 Bidder will sign and deliver the required number of counterparts of the Agreement with the bonds, insurance certificates, and other documents required by the Bidding Requirements within 15 days after the date of OWNER’s Notice of Award.

ARTICLE 3–BIDDER’S REPRESENTATIONS

3.01 Bidder’s Representations

A. In submitting this Bid, Bidder represents the following:

1. Bidder has examined and carefully studied the Bidding Documents, including Addenda.

2. Bidder has visited the Site, conducted a thorough visual examination of the Site and adjacent areas, and become familiar with the general, local, and Site conditions that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

3. Bidder is familiar with all Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, and performance of the Work.

4. Bidder has carefully studied the reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or adjacent to the Site and the drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at the Site that have been identified in the Special Conditions, with respect to the Technical Data in such reports and drawings.

5. Bidder has carefully studied the reports and drawings relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any, at or adjacent to the Site that have been identified in the Special Conditions, with respect to Technical Data in such reports and drawings.

6. Bidder has considered the information known to Bidder itself; information commonly known to contractors doing business in the locality of the Site; information and observations obtained from visits to the Site; the Bidding Documents; and the Technical Data identified in the Special Conditions or by definition, with respect to the effect of such information, observations, and Technical Data on (a) the cost, progress, and performance of the Work; (b) the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction to be employed by Bidder, if selected as CONTRACTOR; and (c) Bidder's (CONTRACTOR's) safety precautions and programs.

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7. Based on the information and observations referred to in the preceding paragraph, Bidder agrees that no further examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, studies, or data are necessary for the performance of the Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Times, and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract.

8. Bidder is aware of the general nature of work to be performed by OWNER and others at the Site that relates to the Work as indicated in the Bidding Documents.

9. Bidder has given ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities, or discrepancies that Bidder has discovered in the Bidding Documents, and of discrepancies between Site conditions and the Contract Documents, and the written resolution thereof by ENGINEER is acceptable to CONTRACTOR.

10. The Bidding Documents are generally sufficient to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work.

11. The submission of this Bid constitutes an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that without exception the Bid and all prices in the Bid are premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Bidding Documents.

ARTICLE 4–BIDDER’S CERTIFICATIONS

4.01 Bidder certifies the following:

A. This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation.

B. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid.

C. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from Bidding.

D. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract. For the purposes of this Paragraph 4.01.D:

1. Corrupt practice means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of anything of value likely to influence the action of a public official in the Bidding process.

2. Fraudulent practice means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made

(a) to influence the Bidding process to the detriment of OWNER, (b) to establish Bid prices at artificial non-competitive levels, or (c) to deprive OWNER of the benefits of free and open competition.

3. Collusive practice means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or without the knowledge of OWNER, a purpose of which is to establish Bid prices at artificial, non-competitive levels.

4. Coercive practice means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their property to influence their participation in the Bidding process or affect the execution of the Contract.

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4.02 Prohibition on Boycotting Israel

In accordance with HB 89 and Texas Government Code Chapter 2270, OWNER may not enter into a Contract with a "company" for goods or services unless the Contract contains the following written verification:

A. For the purposes for this section only, the terms "company" and "boycott Israel" shall have the meaning assigned by Texas Government Code Chapter 2270.

B. If a Bidder qualifies as a "company" outside of the exclusions of HB 793, then Bidder hereby verifies that it:

1. Does not "boycott Israel"; and

2. Will not "boycott Israel" during…