Project Manual - Phase II - 06-26-2026.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

VOLUME 1

Electrical and Generator Upgrades – Phase II

Denton County CSP Number: 26-2910

Proposals

Due Date and Time:

August 6, 2026 prior to 2:00 PM CST

Project Manual Publication Date June 26, 2026

Engineer:

LEAF Engineers

14001 Dallas Parkway, Suite 400

Dallas, Texas 75240

T: 972.233.1323

LEAF Engineers ELECTRICAL AND GENERATOR UPGRADES – PHASE II Project No. 250323 DENTON COUNTY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

02_Table of Contents

DIVISION 00 00 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

PACKAGE COVER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

00 00 01 - SEALS PAGE

00 01 09 - PROJECT MANUAL - PREFACE

00 11 19 - ADVERTISEMENT REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSAL

00 21 16 - INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

00 21 16.1 - PREVAILING WAGE RATES

00 26 00 - SUBSTITUTIONS PRIOR TO PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

00 42 16 - TAB 1 - PROPOSAL FORM

00 42 16 - TAB 2 - FIRM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

00 42 16 - TAB 3 - STAFFING PLAN

00 52 13 -

AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ELECTRICAL AND GENERATOR UPGRADES

– PHASE II

DIVISION 01 00 00 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00 - SUMMARY

01 21 16 - CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE

01 33 01 - ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

01 45 23 - TESTS AND INSPECTIONS

01 25 13 - PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION PROCEDURES

01 29 00 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 31 00 - PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION

01 32 00 - CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01 32 33 - PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

01 33 00 - SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 16 - ALTERATION PROJECT PROCEDURES

01 40 00 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 - REFERENCES

01 45 23 - STRUCTURAL TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES

01 45 23 - TESTING AND INSPECTING SERVICES

01 50 00 - TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 73 00 - EXECUTION

01 73 29 - CUTTING AND PATCHING

01 74 00 - CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

01 77 00 - CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

01 77 01 - CLOSEOUT FORMS A-D

01 77 22 - SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION PROCEDURES

01 78 23 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 78 39 - PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

01 79 00 - DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

DIVISION 02 00 00 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 19 - SELECTIVE STRUCTURE DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 00 00 – CONCRETE

03 10 00 - CONCRETE FORMING AND ACCESSORIES

03 15 13 - WATERSTOPS

03 20 00 - CONCRETE REINFORCING

03 30 00 - CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 04 00 00 – MASONRY

04 22 00 - CONCRETE UNIT MASONRY

04 72 00 - CAST STONE MASONRY

DIVISION 05 00 00 – METALS

05 50 00 - METAL FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 09 00 00 – FINISHES

09 24 00 - CEMENT PLASTERING

09 90 00 - PAINTINGS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 26 00 00 – ELECTRICAL

26 05 00 - COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRCAL

26 05 29 - HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 33 - RACEWAY AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 53 - IDENTIFICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 05 26 - GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 08 00 - COMMISIONING OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

26 20 00 - ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT

26 27 26 - WIRING DEVICES

26 32 13 - ENGINE GENERATORS

DIVISION 31 00 00 – EARTHWORK

31 63 29 - DRILLED CONCRETE PIERS AND SHAFTS

DIVISION 32 00 00 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 14 - CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 31 19 - ORNAMENTAL FENCES AND GATES

SHEET NUMBER SHEET NAME

GENERAL

C-001 COVER SHEET

G-001 PROJECT INFORMATION

CIVIL

01-C-101 CIVIL SITE PLAN - DENTON COUNTY COURTS BUILDING

02-C-101 CIVIL SITE PLAN - MARY AND JIM HORN GOVERNMENT CENTER

ARCHITECTURAL

02-A-101 MARY AND JIM HORN GOVERNMENT CENTER - ELECTRICAL YARD

03-A-101 BRIARWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER - ELECTRICAL YARD

04-A-101 LEE WALKER GOVERNMENT CENTER - ELECTRICAL YARD

STRUCTURAL

S-010 GENERAL NOTES & SHEET LIST

S-011 GENERAL NOTES & DESIGN CRITERIA

01-S-101 FOUNDATION PLAN - DENTON COUNTY COURTS BUILDING

02-S-101 FOUNDATION PLAN - MARY AND JIM HORN GOVERNMENT CENTER

03-S-101 FOUNDATION PLAN - BRIARWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER

04-S-101 FOUNDATION PLAN - LEE WALKER GOVERNMENT CENTER

S-300 GENERAL CONCRETE / REINFORCING NOTES & TYPICAL DETAILS

S-301 GENERAL SLAB-ON-GRADE NOTES & TYPICAL DETAILS

S-302 GENERAL FOUNDATION NOTES & TYPICAL DETAILS

S-303 GENERAL EXISTING FOUNDATION NOTES & TYPICAL DETAILS

ELECTRICAL

E-100 ELECTRICAL SYMBOL LEGEND AND CONTACTOR SCHEDULE

01-ED-101 ELECTRICAL DEMO PLANS - DENTON COUNTY COURTS BUILDING

01-E-101 ELECTRICAL PLANS - DENTON COUNTY COURTS BUILDING

01-E-501 ELECTRICAL RISER - DENTON COUNTY COURTS BUILDING

01-E-701 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULE - DENTON COUNTY COURTS BUILDING

02-E-101 ELECTRICAL PLANS - MARY AND JIM HORN GOVERNMENT CENTER

02-E-501 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM- MARY AND JIM HORN GOVT CENTER

03-E-101 ELECTRICAL PLANS - BRIARWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER

03-E-501 ELECTRICAL RISER - BRIARWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER

03-E-701 ELECTRICAL ONE-LINE DIAGRAM - BRIARWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER

04-ED-101 ELECTRICAL DEMO PLANS - LEE WALKER GOVERNMENT CENTER

04-E-101 ELECTRICAL PLANS - LEE WALKER GOVERNMENT CENTER

04-E-501 ELECTRICAL RISER - LEE WALKER GOVERNMENT CENTER

04-E-701 ELECTRICAL PANEL SCHEDULE - LEE WALKER GOVT CENTER

E-601 ELECTRICAL DETAILS - PHASE II

Seals Page 00 00 01 – 1

Each specification section included herein is listed in the Project Manual Table of Contents with a letter code, indicated below, designating the Designer of Record responsible for its preparation, under whose seal and/or authority it is issued for the purpose(s) stated above. Seals and signatures do not apply to documents not included herein, nor (except as otherwise indicated) to documents prepared by the Owner or others ("O"), including but not necessarily limited to documents in Division 00, geotechnical and other reports, etc.

Engineer of Record (Electrical)

Donald C. Richards P.E. #61525

11 Greenway Plaza Suite 1510 Houston, Texas 77046 T: 713.940.3300

Engineer of Record (Civil)

Dylan B. Hedrick P.E. #102108

DIG Engineers 14001 Dallas Parkway Suite 400

Architect of Record:

Brian E. Sahrmann Lic # 22491

PBK Architects 14001 Dallas Parkway Suite 400

Engineer of Record (Structural):

John Kubala P.E. #106120 Firm No. 23612

Kubala Engineers 11 Greenway Plaza Suite 1510 Houston, Texas 77046 T: 713.965.0608

CSP #26-2910 Denton County June 17, 2026

(Denton County Version 08/2024) Electrical and Generator Upgrades – Phase 2

SECTION 00 01 09

PROJECT MANUAL - PREFACE

ELECTRICAL AND GENERATOR UPGRADES – PHASE 2

CSP #26-2910

A. The Project Manual is the volume usually assembled for the Work which may include the Procurement Requirements, Contracting Requirements, and Specifications.

B. Project Manual: Volume or volumes which include but are not limited to four distinct parts:

1. Introductory Requirements:

a. Located within Division 00.

b. Not part of the construction contract unless incorporated by reference in a contracting requirements document.

c. Not specifications.

2. Procurement Requirements, instruct bidders about procedures for preparing and submitting their bids:

a. Located within Division 00.

b. Not part of the construction contract unless incorporated by reference in a contracting requirements document.

c. Not specifications.

3. Contracting Requirements, General Conditions define processes, rights, responsibilities, and relationships of parties to the contract:

a. Located within Division 00.

b. Part of the construction contract.

c. Not specifications.

4. Specifications (6-digit format), establish the quality levels of materials and systems required for the project:

a. Division 01, General Requirements

b. Division 02 - 19, Facility Construction

c. Division 20 - 29, Facility Services

d. Division 30 - 39, Site and Infrastructure

e. Division 40- 49, Process Equipment

C. Project Manual is formatted based on guidelines established by the Construction Specifications Institute.

1. Division:

a. Standard category of construction information.

b. Divisions form basic framework of project specification.

c. Division titles appear in table of contents of project manual.

2. Section:

a. Individual sections dealing with Procurement Requirements, Contracting Requirements, and Specifications.

b. Sections are included in project manual as needed to meet requirements.

c. Section titles appear in table of contents of project manual.

3. Part: Organizational device to divide specification section into three distinct groupings of related information.

a. PART 1 - GENERAL: Defines specific administrative and procedural requirements unique to the section.

b. PART 2 - PRODUCTS: Describes quality of items that are required for incorporation into project under the section.

c. PART 3 - EXECUTION: Describes preparatory actions and how products are to be incorporated into project.

4. Article: Major subject consisting of related paragraphs within part of specification section.

5. Paragraph: One or more sentences, dealing with particular item or point, separated from preceding text by beginning on new line. Groups of paragraphs of related information constitute an article.

D. Specification Language:

1. Basic grammatical moods of sentences can be used to clearly and concisely convey specification requirements.

2. The simple imperative mood is method for instructions covering installation of products and equipment. The verb which clearly defines action becomes first word in the sentence.

The imperative sentence is concise and readily understandable. Example: “a. Spread adhesive with notched trowel.”

3. Streamlining is used to list products, materials, reference standards, and other itemized specifications. This technique places subject first and hence provides key words for quick reference. Example: “a. Sealant: Silicone.”

4. These specifications are written in imperative mood and streamlined form. This imperative language is directed to the Contractor, unless specifically noted otherwise. The words “shall be” shall be included by inference where colon (:) is used within sentences or phrases.

5. In the interest of brevity the Contract Documents frequently omit modifying words such as “all” and “any” and articles such as “the” and “an”, but the fact that a modifier or an article is absent from one statement and appears in another is not intended to affect the interpretation of either statement.

E. Definitions:

1. See Section 00 52 13.

2. The terms bid, proposal, and offer shall be considered interchangeable and shall be defined as the response submitted to the formal solicitation.

3. The terms bidder, proposer, and offeror shall be considered interchangeable and shall be defined as the firm, company, person, or entity who submits a response to the solicitation.

END OF SECTION

SECTION 00 11 19

ADVERTISEMENT

REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS

ELECTRICAL AND GENERATOR UPGRADES – PHASE 2

CSP #26-2910

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 INVITATION

A. Owner invites Competitive Sealed Proposals for Single-Prime Contract on general construction work to include work of all trades.

1. Project Title: ELECTRICAL AND GENERATOR UPGRADES – PHASE 2

2. Project Address:

A. Lee Walker Government Center Lee Walker Government Center, 190 N Valley Parkway, Lewisville, TX 75067

B. Denton County Courts Building

Denton County Courts Building, 1450 E McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76205

C. Mary and Jim Horn Government Center

Mary and Jim Horn Government Center, 1505 E McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209

D. Briarwood Community Center

Briarwood Community Center, 670 Copper Canyon Road, Argyle, TX 76226

3. Owner Name: Denton County Commissioners Court

Owner’s Representative: Chris Lanzi, Construction Coordinator

4. Engineer: LEAF Engineers

14001 N. Dallas Parkway, Suite 400

Dallas, TX 75204

(972) 233-1323

Attention: Andrew Christensen

1.2 DESCRIPTION

A. In general, Work consists of replacing and upgrading emergency power systems at four Denton

County facilities. Work includes demolishing existing generators, pads, transfer switches, emergency panels, fencing, and a light pole where applicable; installing new generators on concrete pads, automatic and manual transfer switches, emergency distribution panels, disconnects, and fencing; replacing select grass areas with concrete paving; reusing existing underground conduits where feasible; and performing an underground utility survey prior to construction.

1.3 COMPLETION

A. Completion of this work in a timely manner is of the essence.

B. Liquidated Damages in the amount of $1,000 will be assessed for each calendar day beyond the established Substantial Completion date that work is not Substantially Completed. If thirty days after Substantial Completion of the Work the Contractor is unable to achieve Final

Completion of the Project as determined by Denton County, liquidated damages will be assessed at $2,000 per calendar day. See Section 9.11 Liquidated Damages of the Agreement of Construction for full description of liquidated damages.

1.4 PROPOSAL RECEIVING AND OPENING

A. Sealed Proposal Receiving:

1. Proposal Receiving Date and Time: August 6, 2026, no later than 2:00 PM (Central).

2. Proposal Receiving (paper submissions) and Opening Location:

Denton County Purchasing Department

1 Courthouse Drive, Suite 2300

Denton, Texas 76208

940.349.3130

a. Electronic submissions: Denton County’s e-procurement portal, Euna Procurement at https://dentoncounty.bonfirehub.com. The portal will not allow submissions past the designated deadline.

b. Paper submissions must be submitted and received by Denton County Purchasing prior to the designated deadline.

1.) All proposals shall be registered by an automatic time clock at the time of submission.

2.) Proposals submitted after the receiving time will be returned unopened.

3. Detailed submission instructions are included in Section 00 21 16, Instructions to Proposers.

1.5 OBTAINING PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS

A. Plans, Specifications and Contract documents may be obtained at Denton County’s online portal https://dentoncounty.bonfirehub.com

1.6 PROPOSAL SECURITY

A. Submit Proposal Security (Bid Bond) with Proposal Form in the amount of 5 percent of the maximum amount of Proposal Price payable without recourse to Denton County. The Bid Bond may be submitted using the surety’s bond form.

B. The original Bid Bond must be received in the office of the Director of Purchasing for Denton County, located at 1 Courthouse Drive, Suite 2300, Denton TX 76208, no later than the CSP due date and time, for the submission to be considered responsive.

https://dentoncounty.bonfirehub.com/

1.7 BONDS

A. Successful Proposer shall submit Owner's Performance and Payment Bonds in amount of 100 percent of Contract Sum on the forms provided in the specifications within 10 days upon notice of award.

1.8 WITHDRAWAL

A. Proposals may not be withdrawn prior to 90 calendar days after the date of proposal opening.

1.9 REJECTION OF PROPOSALS

A. Owner reserves right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all Proposals.

B. Owner further reserves right to reject any and DCall Proposals, and to re-advertise for

Proposals.

C. Owner reserves the right to reject any proposal submitted by a Contractor owing delinquent property taxes to Denton County.

1.10 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

A. Pre-proposal conference will be held to review submittal procedures and review documents; a site tour will immediately follow.

1. Location: 750 S Mayhill Rd., Suite B121, Denton, TX 76208

2. Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

3. Time: 11:00 AM (Central)

4. Questions: Must be submitted by 2:00 PM (Central), Thursday, July 30, 2026

PART 2 - PRODUCTS - NOT USED

PART 3 - EXECUTION - NOT USED

SECTION 00 21 16

INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

ELECTRICAL AND GENERATOR UPGRADES – PHASE 2

CSP #26-2910

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

A. In accordance with Government Code, Chapter 2269, Subchapter D, the Owner will select a contractor for the construction of this project through competitive sealed proposals. The project consists of all labor, supervision, materials, services and equipment required in conjunction with all work.

B. The Engineers estimate of this project is $4,547,202.00 including Contingency Allowance for all work as described in the Drawings, Technical Specifications, and other Contract documents prepared by the Engineer.

C. This Request of Competitive Sealed Proposal as advertised will be considered an inclusion of the specifications and conditions.

D. The term “Owner” or “County” as used throughout these documents will mean Denton County

Commissioners Court, Texas.

E. Proposals will be submitted on the forms provided by Owner. All figures must be written in ink or typewritten. However, mistakes may be crossed out, corrections inserted adjacent thereto and initiated in ink by the person signing the proposal.

F. Formal advertised proposals indicate the date and time by which the proposals must be received in the Purchasing Department. Proposals received after that time will be returned unopened to the Proposer.

G. The Proposer will note any exceptions to the conditions of this competitive sealed proposal, including any proposed revisions to the Contract for Construction in redline format. If no exceptions are stated, it will be understood that all general and specific conditions will be complied with, without exception.

H. Proposers may request withdrawal of a posted sealed proposal prior to the scheduled opening time, provided the request for withdrawal is submitted to the Purchasing Division in writing.

Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals by reason of this request.

I. In the event there are inconsistencies between the general provisions and other terms or conditions contained herein, the former will take precedence.

J. If it becomes necessary to revise any part of this competitive sealed proposal, a written addendum will be issued and posted on Denton County’s online portal https://dentoncounty.bonfirehub.com/. Owner is not bound by any oral representations, clarifications, or changes made in the written specifications by Owner’s employees, unless such clarification of change is provided to Proposers in written addendum form from the

Owner or Engineer.

K. All proposals will be awarded to the Proposer that offers the best value for the Owner based on the published selection criteria contained herein.

L. It is agreed that the successful Proposer will not assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of the contract or its right, title or interest in or to the same, or any part thereof, without previous written consent of Owner and any sureties.

M. When an original and copies are required, if there are discrepancies between the original proposal and copies, the original proposal will prevail.

N. Owner is exempt from State Retail Tax and Federal Excise Tax. The price proposed must be net, exclusive of taxes.

O. All Proposers will comply with Federal, State, and local laws relative to conducting business in Denton County. Laws of the State of Texas will govern as to the interpretation, validity, and effect of this proposal, its award, and contracted entered into.

P. All offerors will comply with all Federal, State, and local laws relative to conducting business in

Denton County. The laws of the State of Texas will govern as to the interpretation, validity, and effect of this proposal, its award and any contract entered into.

Q. The successful Proposer agrees by entering into this contract, to defend, indemnify and hold

Owner harmless from any and all causes of action or claims of damages arising out of or related to Proposer’s performance under this contract.

R. Advanced disclosures of any information to any particular Proposer which gives that particular

Proposer any advantage over any other interested Proposer in advance of the opening of proposal, whether in response to advertising or an informal request for proposal, made or permitted by a member of the governing body or an employee or representative thereof, will operate to void all proposals of that particular solicitation or request.

S. Minority business enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin in consideration for an award.

T. The tentative schedule for this Competitive Sealed Proposal is as follows:

Release CSP to Vendors – July 10, 2026

Advertisement Dates – July 11, 2026, and July 18, 2026

Deadline for Questions and Substitutions – July 30, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline – August 6, 2026, prior to 2:00 PM (Central)

Last day to evaluate and rank proposals (45 days per statute) – September 20, 2026

1.2 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE

A. It is the responsibility of each Proposer before submitting a Proposal, to:

1. examine the Contract Documents thoroughly,

2. visit the site to become familiar with local conditions that may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work,

3. consider federal, state and local Laws and Regulations that may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work,

4. study and carefully correlate Proposer's observations with the Contract Documents, and

5. notify Owner's Representative of all known conflicts, errors or discrepancies in the

Contract Documents. The Owner must be notified by the deadline for Questions and

Substitutions,

6. visit with local utilities, including cable companies, and other entities that may have underground or above-ground infrastructure in the work area for infrastructure location.

B. The submission of a proposal will constitute an incontrovertible representation by Proposer that Proposer has complied with every requirement of this section, that without exception the proposal is premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the Contract

Documents and such means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction as may be indicated in or required by the Contract Documents, and that the Contract Documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work. No pleas of ignorance of conditions that may be encountered in their execution of the Work under this contract, that is a result of failure to make the necessary examinations and investigations herein above indicated, will be accepted as an excuse for the failure or omission on the part of the Contractor to fulfill in every detail all the requirements of the Contract Documents. In no event shall a claim for extra compensation or for an extension of time be allowed for failure to thoroughly examine all requirements of Contract Documents.

1.3 QUALIFICATION OF PROPOSERS

A. To demonstrate qualifications to perform the Work, each Proposer must submit all required documentation with your proposal submittal including, but not limited to, financial data, previous experience, present commitments and other such data as may be called for in the

CSP. Each proposal must contain evidence of the Proposer’s qualifications to do business in the State of Texas or covenant to obtain such qualifications prior to award of the contract. In determining a Proposer’s qualifications, the evaluation factors had been identified herein.

Each Proposer may be required to show that he has properly completed similar type work and that no claims are now pending against such work. No proposal will be accepted from any

Proposer who is engaged in any work that would impair his ability to fully execute, perform or finance this work.

1.4 RECEIPT AND OPENING OF PROPOSALS

A. Denton County Commissioners Court invites proposals for construction.

B. Proposals will be received at place and time indicated on Denton County’s on-line eProcurement partner, Euna Procurement, at https://dentoncounty.bonfirehub.com/.

Proposals received late will not be opened.

C. Properly prepared proposals will be opened publicly and read aloud. A summary of the amounts of the base Proposal Price and major alternates (if any) will be made available and read aloud to Proposer’s after the opening of proposals. All other information contained in the proposals will not be disclosed until after the award of the contract. A tabulation of the

Proposal Prices which are read will be available upon request as soon as it has been assembled and verified.

D. The Owner considers all proposal information, documentation and supporting materials submitted in response to this Competitive Sealed Proposal to be non-confidential and/or non-proprietary in nature, and therefore, shall be subject to public disclosure under the Texas

Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Sec. 552.001, et seq.) after the award of the contract except for trade secrets and confidential information which the Proposer identifies as proprietary. Any material that is to be considered as CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY in nature must be clearly marked on each applicable page as such by the proposer. Marking your entire proposal CONFIDENTIAL /PROPRIETARY is not in conformance with the Texas Public

Information Act.

E. All required documents and form(s) shall be submitted by the time and place indicated on

Denton County’s on-line eProcurement partner, Euna Procurement, at https://dentoncounty.bonfirehub.com/ One (1) unbound original shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope, marked with the project title, name and address of the Proposer. The

Proposal shall be accompanied by the Proposal Security (Bid Bond) and other required documents. If the proposal is sent through the mail or other delivery system, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate envelope with the notation "PROPOSAL ENCLOSED" on the face of it. Each Proposer should, prior to submitting his proposal, check the receipt of all Addenda or letters of clarification issued and acknowledge such receipt on the outside of the envelope containing his Proposal.

1.5 METHOD OF SUBMISSION

A. Owner invites proposals on general construction work to include work of all trades.

B. Throughout Competitive Sealed Proposal (CSP) documents including instructions to proposers, specifications, contract documents and plans, any reference to proposal is interchangeable with proposal for the satisfaction of response to this solicitation as a proposal. In accordance with Government Code, Chapter 2269, Subchapter D, Denton County will select a contractor for the construction of this project through competitive sealed proposals. The project consists of all labor, supervision, materials, services and equipment required in conjunction with all work.

C. See Proposal Form for specific requirements regarding proposals and cost breakdown.

1.6 PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL

A. If submitting electronically, refer to instructions in Exhibit A for uploading your submission and the forms furnished herein. If submitting electronically, do not submit paper documents.

B. If submitting via paper, refer to Exhibit B for paper submittal instructions and fill out in ink or typewritten, without erasure, interlineation, or changes. If you choose to submit in hard copy, submit one (1) original paper copy of your submittal and forms furnished herein, to the office of the Director of Purchasing:

Denton County Purchasing Department

1 Courthouse Drive, Suite #2300

Denton, TX 76208

1. Submit proposal in sealed envelope.

2. Indicate on outside of envelope, name of Proposer, Proposer’s address, and name of Project for which proposal is submitted.

3. The original proposal should be submitted in a single unbound volume separated by and tabbed by section. The tabs should identify the sections by name rather than simply a number or alphabet.

C. Make Proposal in name of principal and if co-partnership, give names of all parties.

D. Give Proposer’s complete address.

E. If Proposals are submitted by an agent, provide satisfactory evidence of agency authority.

F. If a blank is available on Proposal Form, indicate number of consecutive calendar days for construction Substantial Completion of Work.

G. Fill in all proposal prices in both words and figures.

H. In case of inconsistency between portions of Proposal Documents or within Proposal

Documents; propose and provide better quality or greater quantity of Work. Bring all inconsistencies to Engineer’s attention, prior to submission of proposal, for Engineer’s interpretation.

I. There is no express or implied obligation for the Owner to reimburse Proposers for any expense incurred in preparing proposals in response to this CSP and the Owner will not reimburse responding Proposer for these expenses, nor will the Owner pay any subsequent costs associated with the provision of any additional information or presentation, or to procure a contract for these services.

J. All forms and requested information must be filled out and submitted with the Proposal for consideration. Failure to include completed information as requested may result in the rejection of the Proposal. Besides the Proposal Form and Proposal Security (Bid Bond), submit the following Forms:

I. Contractor Background and Qualifications

II. Contractor’s Safety Record

III. Contractor’s Quality Control Program

IV. References

V. Contractor’s Financial and Bonding Resources

VI. Relevant Work Experience

VII. Organizational Plan and Approach

VIII. Provision for Required Disciplines and Skills

IX. Contractor’s Cost Reduction Suggestions

K. If the Form(s) do not provide sufficient space to adequately respond to a question, the

Proposer should attach additional sheets as necessary, referencing the page and question numbers to which the response pertains. A proposal showing omissions, alterations, conditions, exceptions or other qualifiers which modify the Proposal Form(s) may be rejected as irregular.

1.7 PROPOSAL SECURITY

A. Proposers must submit with their Proposal a proposal security (bid bond) in the amount of five (5%) percent of the maximum amount of Proposal Price payable without recourse to the Owner, from a surety company holding permit from the State of Texas to act as a surety, as a guarantee that Proposer will enter into a contract and execute bond and guarantee forms within ten (10) days after notice of award of contract. Proposals without acceptable proposal security (bid bond), as stated above, may not be considered.

The original Bid Bond must be received in the office of the Director of Purchasing for Denton County, located at 1 Courthouse Drive, Suite 2300, Denton TX 76208, no later than the CSP due date and time, for the submission to be considered responsive.

B. Proposal Security shall be in effect from the opening of the Proposal and will be retained until

Proposer has executed the Construction Agreement and furnished the required contract security or more than ninety (90) calendar days from the date of opening of the Proposal have lapsed. All Proposals are irrevocable and cannot be withdrawn for ninety (90) calendar days following the date scheduled for the opening of the Proposals.

C. The Bid Security of the Successful Proposer will be retained until such Proposer has executed the Construction Agreement and furnished the required contract security, whereupon the

Proposal Security will be returned. If the Successful Proposer fails to execute and deliver the

Construction Agreement and furnish the required contract security within ten (10) days after the Notice of Award, Owner may annul the Notice of Award, and the Proposal Security of that

Proposer will be forfeited. The Proposal Security of other Proposers whom Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of receiving the award may be retained by Owner until 5 days after the Construction Agreement is executed.

1.8 WITHDRAWAL OR REVISION OF PROPOSAL

A. Proposals may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed, in the described manner that a proposal must be executed and delivered to the place where proposals are to be submitted at any time prior to the opening of proposals.

1.9 IRREGULAR PROPOSAL

A. Proposal is considered irregular and may be rejected for following reasons unless otherwise provided by law:

1. If Proposal Form furnished is not used or is altered.

2. If there are unauthorized additions, conditional offers, or irregularities of any kind which may tend to make proposal incomplete, indefinite, or ambiguous.

3. If Proposer adds any provisions reserving right to accept or reject any award, or to enter into contract pursuant to an award.

4. If unit or lump sum prices contained in proposal schedule are obviously unbalanced either in excess of, or below, reasonable cost analysis values.

5. If Proposer fails to insert Unit Prices for every such item indicated.

6. If Proposer fails to complete Proposal Form and/or Qualification Documents where information is requested, so proposal may be properly evaluated.

7. Failure to submit Proposal Security (Bid Bond).

B. Owner reserves right to reject any or all proposals and to waive irregularities or informalities as may be in Owner’s interest.

C. Proposers may be disqualified, and rejection of proposals may be recommended to the Owner for any (but not limited to) of the following causes: 1) Evidence of collusion among proposers;

2) Lack of appropriate qualifications and experience relative to the size and scope of the work proposed; 3) Unsatisfactory performance; or 4) Failure to complete projects.

1.10 INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA

A. All questions shall be posted to Denton County’s on-line eProcurement partner, Euna

Procurement, at https://dentoncounty.bonfirehub.com/ by the stated deadline. Proposers are responsible for ensuring all answers to questions are reviewed prior to proposal submittal.

Answers provided to posted questions address minor irregularities and are for clarification purposes only and do not revise or modify the specification requirements. Answers to questions that result in revisions to the specifications will be addressed by Addendum. No oral statement of any person shall modify or otherwise change or affect the specifications.

B. Proposer submitting request is responsible for prompt delivery of such requests.

C. No oral interpretations will be made.

D. Owner or Engineer is not responsible for any other explanations or interpretations which anyone presumes to make.

E. Interpretations or supplemental instructions will be in form of written addenda or clarification.

F. Any addenda issued during the time allowed for the preparation of proposals shall be covered in the proposal and, in executing the contract; they shall become a part thereof. Failure of a

Proposer to receive any addendum shall not release the Proposer from any obligations under his proposal, provided said addendum was posted and distributed by Denton County’s online portal at https://dentoncounty.bonfirehub.com/. Proposers are responsible for ensuring all addenda are reviewed prior to proposal submittal. All addenda will be issued through and can be reviewed at Denton County’s online portal at https://dentoncounty.bonfirehub.com/.

Identify the receipt of any Addenda on the Proposal Form, Section 00 42 16.

G. Failure to receive such an addendum does not relieve proposer from any obligation under proposal as submitted.

H. Proposer desiring approval of material or equipment not specified must comply with Section

00 26 00.

1.11 BASE OFFER

A. General: Proposal must include Base Offer.

B. Absence of any entry will be assumed to indicate zero price or time change.

1.12 CONTINGENCY ALLOWANCE

A. Base Offer must include Contingency Allowance.

B. Description of Contingency Allowance: See Specification Section 01 21 16 and Section 3.8 of

Agreement for Construction.

1.13 METHOD OF AWARD

A. Proposals will be opened publicly to identify the names of the Proposers and their respective proposed contract amount. Other contents of the proposals will not be disclosed prior to award or rejection by Owner.

B. Proposals will be evaluated by the Owner in consultation with the Engineer. The Proposer understands and must agree that if a contract is awarded, it will be awarded to the Proposer submitting the best value to the Owner. The Owner is not bound to accept the lowest priced

Proposal if that Proposal is judged not to be the best value for the Owner, as solely determined by the Owner. The weighted criteria for evaluation and selection of the successful

Proposer for this award will be based upon the factors listed below:

40% Tab 1 – Proposal Form

30% Tab 2 - Firm’s Experience & Qualifications

• Contractor Background and Qualifications

• Contractor’s Safety Record

• Contractor’s Quality Control Program

• References

• Contractor’s Financial and Bonding Resources

• Relevant Work Experience

30% Tab 3 - Staffing Plan

• Organizational Plan and Approach

• Provisions for Required Disciplines and Skills

• Contractor’s Cost Reduction Suggestions

C. After opening the proposals and within forty-five (45) days of the opening, the Owner will evaluate and rank each proposal with respect to the published selection criteria described under this Section. After opening, the evaluation committee shall complete an initial evaluation and rank the firms on the basis of the initially submitted proposal, or the Owner may request clarifications from any or all of the firms. The Owner shall select the Proposer that submits the proposal that offers the best value based on the weighted selection criteria and the ranking evaluation. Other than the data read at the public opening, the Owner shall not disclose any information derived from the proposals submitted by competing Proposers in conducting such discussions.

D. If the Owner determines that it is unable to reach a satisfactory agreement with the first ranked Proposer, the Owner will formally, and in writing, terminate discussions with that

Proposer and proceed to the next Proposer in the order of the selection ranking until a contract can be negotiated or all proposals are rejected.

E. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive any and all informalities and irregularities and to negotiate contract terms with the Successful Proposer, and the right to disregard all non-conforming, non-responsive, unbalanced or conditional offers. Also, Owner reserves the right to reject the proposal of any Proposer if Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the Project to make an award to that Proposer, whether because the proposal is not responsive, or the Proposer is unqualified or of doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by Owner. Discrepancies in 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.

F. In evaluating proposals, Owner will consider the qualifications of the Proposers, whether or not the proposals comply with the prescribed requirements, time of construction, and such alternates, unit prices and other data, as may be requested in the Proposal Form or prior to the Notice of Award.

G. Owner may consider the qualifications and experience of subcontractors, suppliers, and other persons and organizations proposed for those portions of the Work as to which the identity of subcontractors, suppliers, and other persons and organizations must be submitted as provided. Owner may also consider the operating costs, maintenance requirements, performance data and guarantees of major items of materials and equipment proposed for incorporation in the Work when such data is required to be submitted prior to the Notice of

Award.

H. Owner may conduct such investigations as Owner deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any proposal and to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of

Proposers, proposed subcontractors, suppliers and other persons and organizations to perform and furnish the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents to Owner's satisfaction within the prescribed time.

I. If the contract is to be awarded, Owner will give the Successful Proposer a Notice of Award within 45 days after the day of the proposal opening.

1.14 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE

A. Pre-proposal conference will be held to review proposal procedures and review documents.

This meeting is not mandatory, but attendance is highly recommended. Representatives of the Owner and Engineer will be present to discuss the project and proposal documents.

Proposers are highly encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. A site tour will immediately follow the pre-proposal conference.

1. Location: Public Facilities - Facilities Conference Room, 750 S Mayhill Rd., Suite B121, Denton, TX 76208

2. Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026

3. Time: 11:00 AM (Central)

1.15 DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS

A. Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code requires that any vendor or person considering doing business with a local government entity disclose in the Questionnaire Form

CIQ, the vendor or person's affiliation or business relationship that might cause a conflict of interest with a local government entity. By law, this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of Denton County no later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government Code. A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor.

A copy of the new law is available at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/LG/htm/LG.176.htm

The forms for reporting are available at http://www.ethics.state.tx.us/forms/CIQ.pdf.

By submitting a response to this request, the Contractor represents that it is in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code. If required, send completed forms to the Denton County Clerk's Office located at 1450 E. McKinney, Suite 1103, Denton, TX 76209-4524.

1.16 DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTED PARTIES:

A. In compliance with Section 2252.908 of the Texas Government Code, Denton County

Commissioners Court may not enter into a contract with a business entity as a result of acceptance or award of this solicitation unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties form as required by this statute. Notification will be given to the business http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/LG/htm/LG.176.htm http://www.ethics.state.tx.us/forms/CIQ.pdf entity recommended for award upon which the business entity will be required to submit the completed form prior to award.

A copy of this law is available at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/Docs/GV/htm/GV.2252.htm. The on-line form is available at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm. The Definitions are included in Chapter 46, Ethics Commission Rules: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/tec/1295-

Info.htm.

1.17 PROHIBITION OF CONTRACT WITH CERTAIN COMPANIES:

A. Vendors/Contractors/Providers must be in compliance with the provisions of §2252.152 and

§2252.153 of the Texas Government Code, which states in part, contracts with companies engaged in business with Iran, Sudan, or Foreign Terrorist Organizations are prohibited. A governmental entity may not enter into a contract with any company listed on the Comptroller of the State of Texas website identified under Section 806.051, 807.051 or Section 2252.153, which do business with Iran, Sudan or any Foreign Terrorist Organization.

B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, Contractor verifies the following: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association and (2) will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association.

C. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2276, Contractor verifies the following: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies during the term of the contract.

By submitting a signed response to this solicitation, the contractor verified to Denton County that it is not on any such list.

1.18 CHAPTER 2271 VERIFICATION:

A. Denton County is legally prohibited from contracting for goods and services unless the contract contains written verification from the contractor that it does not and will not during the term of the contract boycott Israel as described in Texas Government Code §808.001(1). By submitting a response to this solicitation, the respondent is affirming compliance with Chapter 2271 of the

Texas Government Code.

1.19 HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS (HUB) CONTRACTING:

A. The goal of Denton County is to ensure all HUBs, as described in the Texas Government Code, Title 10 Subtitle D, Chapter 2161, have maximum opportunities to participate in the County’s procurement in awarding of contracts and subcontracts.

B. Denton County will make a good faith effort to increase contract awards for the purchase of goods or services from the HUBs. HUB vendors are encouraged to participate in the county’s purchasing and solicitation process. While the County is oriented to adhere to good faith efforts, nothing in this effort shall be construed to establish set-asides or mandatory quotas.

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The County and all prime contractors (if subcontracts are to be let) will take the affirmative steps listed below:

1. Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women’s business enterprises on solicitation lists.

2. Assuring that small and minority businesses, and women’s business enterprises are solicited whenever they are potential sources.

3. Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority business, and women’s business.

4. Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirements permit, which encourage participation by small and minority business, and women’s business enterprises.

C. Using the services and assistance of the Small Business Administration, the Minority Business

Development Agency of the Department of Commerce and the Texas Procurement and

Support Services (TPASS) Centralized Master Bidders List HUB Directory.

1.20 PREVAILING WAGE RATES

A. The following information from Chapter 2258 Texas Government Code Title 10 requires state agencies, cities, counties, independent school districts, and all other political subdivisions that engage in construction projects using public funds to include prevailing wage rate in the project proposal documents and the construction contract.

2258.021 Duty of Governmental Entity to Pay Prevailing Wage Rates

(a) The state or any political subdivision of the state shall pay a worker employed by it or on behalf of it:

(1) not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character in the locality in which the work is performed; and

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

(b) Subsection (a) does not apply to maintenance work.

(c) A worker is employed on a public work for the purposes of this section if the worker is employed by a contractor or subcontractor in the execution of a contract for the public work with the state, a political subdivision of the state, or any officer or public body of the state or a political subdivision of the state.

2258.023 Prevailing Wage Rates to be Paid by Contractor and Subcontractor; Penalty

(a) The contractor who is awarded a contract by a public body or a subcontractor of the contractor shall pay not less than the rates determined under Section 2258.022 to a worker employed by it in the execution of the contract.

(b) A contractor or subcontractor who violates this section shall pay to the state or a political subdivision of the state on whose behalf the contract is made, $60 for each worker employed for each calendar day or part of the day that the worker is paid less than the wage rates stipulated in the contract. A public body awarding a contract shall specify this penalty in the contract.

(c) A contractor or subcontractor does not violate this section if a public body awarding a contract does not determine the prevailing wage rates and specify the rates in the contract as provided by Section 2258.022.

(d) The public body shall use any money collected under this section to offset the costs incurred in the administration of this chapter.

(e) A municipality is entitled to collect a penalty under this section only if the municipality has a population of more than 10,000.

2258.051 Duty of Public Body to Hear Complaints and Withhold Payment

A public body awarding a contract, and an agent or officer of the public body, shall:

(a) take cognizance of complaints of all violations of this chapter committed in the execution of the contract; and

(b) withhold money forfeited or required to be withheld under this chapter from the payments to the contractor under the contract, except that the public body may not withhold money from other than the final payment without determination by the public body that there is good cause to believe that the contractor has violated this chapter.

B. Current prevailing wage rates are incorporated in the contract documents as attached.

1.21 INSURANCE

A. Insurance requirements are incorporated in the Agreement for Construction, Article 11.

1.22 PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS

A. Payment and Performance Bonds will be required in the amount of 100% of the Contract Sum by the successful proposer. Bonds must be completed on the forms included herein and incorporated in the contract documents. Not later than ten (10) days from and after date on which the award of the solicitation is made by the Owner; Contractor shall execute, as

Principal, bonds joined in by a Surety Company, of the Contractor's choice, on form satisfactory to Owner, generally referred to as a "Performance Bond" and a "Labor and

Material Payment Bond", each in a penal sum equal to 100% of the Contract Sum. Bond form shall be compatible with provisions of governing authorities. Contractor shall file bonds with the Owner. Surety Company executing bonds shall be acceptable to Owner and shall be authorized to do business in the State of Texas.