RFB 2026-030 Bid Package.pdf

REQUEST FOR BID

RFB No. 2026-030

MKT Corridor Mowing Issue Date: July 17 2026

All Questions Due: August 3, 2026, 5:00 P.M. CT

Bid Closing Date & Time: August 10, 2026, 2:00 P.M. CT

Bid Opening Date & Time: August 10, 2026, 2:01 P.M. CT

For Information Contact:

Christopher Hanchard, Purchasing Agent, 254-750-6640, or ChristopherH@wacotx.gov

Pre-Bid Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

Monday, July 27, 2026, at 10:00 A.M.

Via Zoom Video & Dial In (Please see Page 3)

RFB Opening Location:

Purchasing Services Office, 1415 N. 4th Street, Waco, Texas via Zoom Video Conferencing Only

Zoom & Dial-In Information:

Please see Page 3

Purchasing Services Post Office Box 2570 Waco, Texas 76702-2570 Telephone 254 / 750-8060

Fax 254 / 750-8063 waco-texas.com

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RFB BOILER PLATE – PROJECTS OR SERVICES 05/2026

EUNA / BONFIRE ELECTRONIC BIDDING

The City of Waco utilizes Electronic Bidding, Proposals and Qualification (RFB/RFP & RFQ) submissions through the City’s e-Procurement database system, EUNA / Bonfire.

We ask vendors to register with EUNA / Bonfire to access and respond to any advertisement for bids and services required by the City. Registration is secure and user friendly. Vendors can register at the link below. Once registered, vendors will be able to:

Register with the City of Waco.

Receive notifications for bids and services requests from the City.

Stay updated on changes, addendums, open solicitations.

Submit bids and proposals electronically.

Vendors can inquire about the details and requirements of various bidding opportunities.

The City will still accept bids and proposals by mail or drop off. Notifications of changes, addendums and updates will also be available on the City’s website as well as other media outlets the City uses for solicitations.

The City appreciates your participation. If you have questions during the electronic bid/proposal process, please contact the issuing buyer, whose contact information can be found in the solicitation document. You can also contact EUNA / Bonfire with registration or customer support issues.

Website links to assist you: waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login

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ZOOM ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS & ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

PRE-BID

RFB NUMBER: RFB 2026-030

DATE: July 27, 2026

TIME: CENTRAL 10:00 AM

QUICK LINK: https://wacotx.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/j-jRYouOSx22kUWGoNCMMw

MEETING ID: 165 194 3059

DIAL IN NUMBER: 551 285 1373

PASS CODE: 979005

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION:

Non- Mandatory Via Zoom Video & Dial In

BID OPENING

RFB NUMBER: RFB 2026-030

DATE: AUGUST 10, 2026

TIME: CENTRAL 2:05 P.M.

QUICK LINK: https://wacotx.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/k5iZ-GsVSAOpXLtiSJupIg

MEETING ID: 165 994 7551

DIAL IN NUMBER: 551 285 1373

PASS CODE: 756094

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Register Interest Form I. Schedule for Solicitation II. Contact with City of Waco III. Definitions IV. Requested Services / Products V. Request For Bids – Submission and Award Procedures

Appendices

A. Services/Products Bid Forms

(1) Pricing Form(s)

B. Contract Requirements

(1) City of Waco General Terms and Conditions

(2) Insurance & Indemnification Requirements

(3) Worker’s Compensation

(4) Wage Rates

(5) Sales Tax Information

(6) House Bill 89 Energy Form

(7) House Bill 89 Firearms Form

(8) House Bill 89 Israel Form

(9) House Bill 1295 Information Sheet

(10) Foreign Terrorist Organization Form

(11) Protest Procedure

(12) Sample Contract Form

(13) Sample Payment and Performance Bond Requirements

(14) Registered with the Texas Secretary of State

(15) W-9 Taxpayer Identification Form

(16) Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization (EFT Form)

C. Forms to Complete and Return

(1) Submission of Bid/Proposal and Acknowledgment of Addenda

(2) Business Identification Form

(3) Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ form)

(4) Disclosure of Relationships with City Council/Officers (City Charter)

(5) HUB Business Certification

(6) Litigation Disclosure

(7) Certification Regarding Debarment

(8) Non-collusion Affidavit

(9) Texas Public Information Act

(10) Drug Free Workplace

D. Special Project Provisions See Section for Specific Documentation

E. MKT Trail Maps See Section for Specific Documentation and/or link(s)

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RFB No. 2026-030

MKT Corridor Mowing

Please Register for Notification

REGISTER INTEREST

You have received a copy of the above-described Request document. If you would like to register your interest in this project so that you will receive any future notices or addenda concerning the project, please fill in the information requested below and fax this page to 254-750-8063. You may also scan this page and email to: ChristopherH@wacotx.gov.

Company/Firm:

Name of Contact Person(s):

Email(s):

Telephone:

Fax:

Mailing Address:

It is your responsibility to complete and return this form to the City. Failure to do so will result in your not receiving notices and addenda related to this project from the City of Waco.

Notices and addenda are posted on the City’s website and can be accessed at: waco-texas.com/bids

City of Waco Purchasing Services Post Office Box 2570

Waco, Texas 76702-2570 Telephone 254 / 750-8060

Fax 254 / 750-8063 waco-texas.com

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I. SCHEDULE FOR SOLICITATION

The proposed schedule of events is tentative and may be modified throughout the selection process at the discretion of the City of Waco.

Issuance of the RFB

Pre-Bid Meeting 10:00 a.m.

Deadline for Questions 5:00 p.m.

Bid Due Date 2:00 p.m.

July 17, 2026

Via Zoom Video & Dial In July 27, 2026

August 3, 2026

Via Zoom Video & Dial In August 10, 2026

Bid Opening Date at 2:01 p.m. August 10, 2026

Tentatively, the final selection decision will be made, and submitters will be notified of award by, September 1, 2026. This schedule is subject to change by the City.

II. CONTACT WITH CITY OF WACO

The contact person for this solicitation process is: Christopher Hanchard, Purchasing Agent who can be reached at:

Email: ChristopherH@wacotx.gov Telephone: (254) 750-6640 Fax: (254) 750-8063

Questions concerning the solicitation can be submitted through the City of Waco’s e-Procurement portal (Bonfire) at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login (preferred) or by email to the contact person listed above.

Official Address (if needed) - City of Waco Purchasing Services Attn: Christopher Hanchard, Purchasing Agent 1415 North 4th Street Waco, Texas 76707

Contact someone other than the Purchasing Agent listed above, or his/her designated representative at the City of Waco concerning this solicitation may be grounds for removal from consideration.

Interpretation, modification, corrections, or changes to the solicitation documents will be made by addenda issued by the City of Waco. Addenda will also be made available through the City of Waco’s e-Procurement portal (Bonfire) at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login or the City of Waco Website at waco-texas.com/bids. Interested professional service providers are encouraged to return the Register Interest form on the previous page.

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III. DEFINITIONS

The following definitions apply to this document and the transaction between the City and the selected submitter unless otherwise designated in the context. Terms, which are singular, may include multiple, where applicable and when in the best interests of the City:

(1) “City” means and refers to the City of Waco, Texas.

(2) “Company” or “Firm” means and refers to any submitter, whether such submitter be a sole proprietor, corporation, company, partnership, company, or any other entity legally defined or recognized under the laws of the State of Texas.

(3) “Bid” or “Submission” refers to a response submitted to an RFB.

(4) “RFB” means and refers to a Request for Bid that will be awarded based on lowest responsible bid or best value to City of Waco.

(5) “Selected submission” means and refers to the submission sent to the City of Waco by the Selected Firm.

(6) “Selected Firm” means the firm who is selected by the City and to whom the City Council/City Manager awards a contract for the services or commodities requested in this solicitation.

(7) “Solicitation” means an RFB issued by the City Waco seeking products or services described in the document.

(8) “Submitter” or “Vendor” or “Bidder” or “Contractor” means a firm that submits a response to a solicitation.

(9) “Contract documents” includes the RFB and all the Appendices attached to the RFB.

(10) “Day” means a calendar day or working day (this should be defined based on the bid) unless otherwise specifically defined.

(11) "TxDOT" means Texas Department of Transportation

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IV. REQUESTED SERVICES/PRODUCTS

A. Scope of Services / Specifications

(1) The primary purpose of this project is for the trash pickup, mowing, edging, weed eating and blowing of grass of the MKT Corridor Area. Maps to areas are attached. Work may be performed Monday through Friday from 7am to 7pm.

(2) This contract will be for 1 year with 3 optional renewals.

(3) TxDot Qualifications are NOT Required for this project.

(4) Detailed specifications are attached as Appendices.

(5) A digital version of this document can be obtained from the City of Waco’s Bonfire portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login or the City of Waco Website at waco-texas.com/bids.

(6) EXCEL Bid Sheet available on request.

B. Terms Conditions & Requirements

In addition to the specifications for the Project, the attached Appendices include the City’s

Contract Requirements.

C. Duration of Services The City of Waco is seeking to have the work that is the subject of this RFB completed during WORKING DAYS, Monday through Friday (Base Bid and All Alternates) for 1 year, from the date of the Notice to Proceed. The contract period will run from the City's fiscal year from October 1st to the subsequent September 30th. In determining the number of days for completion of the work under this Contract, it is anticipated that work will not be performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or City holidays unless specifically approved by City. Since “day” is defined as a working day or calendar day, Saturdays, Sundays, and City holidays shall be counted as days and included in calculating the Contract time. If a Contractor wants to perform work on Saturdays, Sundays, or City holidays, the Contractor shall seek approval by making a written request to City. The contractor shall be responsible for all City staff and third-party time, costs, expenses, and overtime for work performed on Saturdays, Sundays, or City holidays, unless excused in writing by the City prior to the work.

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D. Reservations by City:

The City of Waco reserves the right to reject any and all submittals. The issuance of this solicitation does not obligate the City to contract for expressed or implied services. The City of Waco will not reimburse vendors for any costs incurred during the preparation or submittal of responses to this solicitation.

(1) Furthermore, the City expressly reserves the right to:

(a) Waive any defect, irregularity, or informality in any submittal or procedure.

(b) Extend the solicitation closing time and date.

(c) Reissue this solicitation in a different form or context.

(d) Procure any item by other allowable means.

(e) Waive minor deviations from specifications, conditions, terms, or provisions of the solicitation, if it is determined that waiver of the minor deviations improves or enhances the City’s business interests under the solicitation; and/or

(f) Extend any contract when most advantageous to the City, as set forth in this solicitation.

(g) Retain all bids submitted and to use any ideas in a bid regardless of whether or not that bid is selected

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V. REQUEST FOR BIDS – SUBMISSION AND AWARD PROCEDURES

A. Requirements

(1) Vendors should submit their bids through the City of Waco’s e-Procurement portal (Bonfire) at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login. Paper/Physical submissions will still be accepted and should include one (1) electronic copy (CD or Flash Drive) and (1) original and two (2) copies of their statements of qualifications on 8 ½ x 11 paper. These must be received by the date set out above in the Schedule of Solicitation for a submitting firm to be considered:

(2) Pricing Forms and Submission/Bid Security

(a) Pricing Forms.

1. Bids are to be submitted with a response on each item and the total extended. More than one (1) bid may be submitted on items that meet the specifications and the other RFB requirements.

2. Pricing is to be submitted on units of quantity Specified on the Pricing Form, with extended totals. In the event of a discrepancy in any extension total, the unit price shall govern and be binding for purposes of this RFB.

3. All prices included are to be submitted less Federal Excise and State of Texas Sales Taxes. A tax exemption certificate will be executed upon request. The City’s federal tax identification number is 1-74-6002468-4.

B. Completeness of Submission

(1) Vendors are responsible for examining and being familiar with all specifications, drawings, standard provisions, instructions, and terms and conditions of the solicitation and their responses.

(2) The vendor must attach all required forms with each submission copy. Forms must be signed by a representative of the vendor authorized to bind the vendor contractually. The vendor must include a statement identifying any exceptions to this RFB or declare that there are no exceptions taken to the RFB.

C. Bid Response Date and Location Responses to this solicitation must be received by 2:00 p.m. (Central Time) on August 10, 2026.

The City prefers that vendors use the new Bonfire portal at waco-texas.bonfirehub.com/login, paper submissions will still be received at the address listed below Via Delivery Services or Personal Delivery to:

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Attn: Christopher Hanchard, Purchasing Agent 1415 North 4th Street Waco, Texas 76707

If using U.S. Mail, note that U.S. Mail is initially received at Waco City Hall and then delivered to the office of Purchasing Services by a City courier. That delivery may occur a day or more after being received at Waco City Hall. Allow additional time in advance of the proposal due date for U.S. Mail delivery. If the Purchasing Office has not received the proposal by the stated deadline, the proposal will be returned unopened.

All submissions shall be sent to the attention of the Purchasing Agent in a sealed envelope that is clearly marked on the outside as follows:

“RFB No. 2026-030 MKT Corridor Mowing”

Bid Opening: 2:01 P.M. (Central Time) on August 10, 2026

Vendors accept all risk of late delivery bids regardless of instance or fault. A bid received after the submission deadline will not be considered and will be returned unopened to the submitter.

Vendors accept all risks of delivery.

The City will NOT accept a response submitted by facsimile transmission (fax) or by electronic mail (email).

All submissions and accompanying documentation will become the property of the City.

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D. Modification to or Withdrawal of Submission

Submissions cannot be altered or amended after the submission deadline passes. Submissions may be modified prior to the deadline by providing a written notice to the Purchasing contact person at the address previously stated. To modify a submission prior to the submission deadline:

(1) Submit a written notice of the modification WITHOUT revealing the bid price. The modification should provide the addition, subtraction, or other modifications so that the final prices or terms will not be revealed to the City until the sealed bid is opened.

(2) The written modification may be submitted by electronic transmission (fax or email or personal delivery to Purchasing Agent identified earlier in this document. The written modification must be received by the City prior to the closing time.

(3) If the modification is submitted through an electronic transmission (fax or email), the City must receive an original of the modification document signed by the bidder and submitted to a delivery company (UPS, FedEx, etc.) prior to the bid closing time. If the original of the modification was not submitted to a delivery company prior to the closing time or is not received within three (3) days after the closing time of the bid, consideration will not be given to the modifications provided in the electronic transmission.

A submission may also be withdrawn by providing the notice in person by a representative of the vendor who can provide proof of his authority to act for the vendor. The representative will be required to execute a receipt reflecting the submission is being withdrawn. If a submission is withdrawn before the submission deadline stated herein, the vendor may submit a new sealed bid provided the new bid is received prior to the closing date and time deadline stated on the cover page and in the Schedule for the Solicitation. This provision does not change the common law right of a submitter to withdraw a submission due to a material mistake in the submission.

E. Submission Validity Period

A submission responding to this RFB signifies the vendor’s agreement that the submission and the content thereof are valid for ninety (90) days following the submission deadline unless otherwise agreed to in writing by all parties. The submission may become part of the contract that is negotiated between the City and the successful vendor.

F. Vendor’s Cost to Develop Submission

Costs for developing and assembling submissions in response to this solicitation are entirely the responsibility and obligation of the vendor and shall not be reimbursed in any manner by the City.

G. References

The City reserves the right to request that a vendor provide references.

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H. Method of Award and Evaluation of Factors [x in box shows applicable]

(1) For this solicitation, the City will award the contract to the:

Lowest responsible bidder

Bidder who provides goods or services at the best value for the City.

(2) Lowest Responsible Bidder:

(a) The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the base bid plus any selected alternatives provided the amount does not exceed the funds then estimated by the City as available to finance the contract.

(b) If the contract is bid with alternatives, the City reserves the right to select any combination of alternatives and will then compare all bids using the selected alternatives.

If the amount of the bids exceeds the funds available to finance the contract, the City may (i) reject all bids or (ii) may award the contract based on the base bid with such deductions as produces a net total which is available within the available funds.

(3) Best Value:

(a) In determining best value for the City, the City may consider:

1. The purchase price.

2. The reputation of the bidder and of the bidder’s goods or services.

3. The quality of the bidder’s goods or services.

4. The extent to which the goods or services meet the municipality’s needs.

5. The bidder’s past relationship with the municipality.

6. the impact on the ability of the municipality to comply with laws and rules relating to contracting with historically underutilized businesses and non-profit organizations employing persons with disabilities.

7. the total long-term cost to the municipality to acquire the bidder’s good or services;

and

8. any relevant criteria specifically listed in the request for bids or proposals

(b) Compliance with all bid requirements, delivery and needs of the City are considerations in evaluating bids. The City of Waco reserves the right to contact any offer or, at any time, to clarify, verify or request information with regard to any bid.

(4) During the evaluation process, the City reserves the right, where it may serve the City’s best interest, to request additional information or clarifications from bidders.

I. Contract Award and Execution

The final contract must be awarded and approved by the Waco City Council if the amount of the contract will exceed $100,000.00. If the contract is for less than that amount, depending on the amount, the contract may be executed by the City Manager, an Assistant City Manager, department head or director.

The Recipient, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair

X

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APPENDIX A

Services/Products Bid Forms

(1) Pricing Form(s)

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CITY OF WACO

OFFICIAL BID SHEET

City of Waco Public Works MKT Corridor Maintenance

DATE:

BIDDER:

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:

1. In submitting this bid, I certify,

a. Items bid are in exact accordance with specifications, unless noted in bid

b. Prices in this bid have been arrived at independently, without consultation or agreement with any competitor for the purpose of restricting competition.

PRICING INFORMATION

NOTE: Depending on unit prices, requirements and approved budgeted funds, quantities may be reduced or increased during the project period.

Item No.

Task Description

Rotations Per

Year

Cost Per Mow

Total Annual Cost

1.0 Maintenance of All areas in Corridor

and attached vacant lots. For All areas refer to attached Maps and Scope of Work.

24 $ $

Project Total Cost $

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IF SUBMITTING RENEWAL #1

be reduced or increased during the project period.

Per

Year

Cost Per Mow

Total Annual Cost

1.0 Maintenance of All areas in Corridor

and attached vacant lots. For All areas refer to attached Maps and Scope

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IF SUBMITTING RENEWAL #2

be reduced or increased during the project period.

Per

Year

Cost Per Mow

Total Annual Cost

1.0 Maintenance of All areas in Corridor

and attached vacant lots. For All areas refer to attached Maps and Scope

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IF SUBMITTING RENEWAL #3

be reduced or increased during the project period.

Per

Year

Cost Per Mow

Total Annual Cost

1.0 Maintenance of All areas in Corridor

and attached vacant lots. For All areas refer to attached Maps and Scope

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APPENDIX B

Contract Requirements

Please be advised:

The City of Waco mandates that the successful bidder submit the following documents before the official contract is awarded.

(1) City of Waco General Terms and Conditions

(2) Insurance & Indemnification Requirements

(3) Worker’s Compensation

(4) Wage Rates

(5) Sales Tax Information

(6) House Bill 89 Energy Form

(7) House Bill 89 Firearms Form

(8) House Bill 89 Israel Form

(9) House Bill 1295 Information Sheet

(10) Foreign Terrorist Organization Form

(11) Protest Procedure

(12) Sample Contract Form

(13) Sample Payment and Performance Bond Requirements

(14) Registered with the Texas Secretary of State

(15) W-9 Taxpayer Identification Form

(16) Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization (EFT Form)

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APPENDIX B.(1)

General Waco Terms and Conditions

(a) Applicable Law and Venue. This solicitation and any resulting contract will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas. The terms and conditions of the contract awarded pursuant to the solicitation are fully performable in McLennan County, Texas and venue for any dispute regarding contract shall be in McLennan County, Texas.

(b) Arbitration / Mediation. The City of Waco will not agree to binding or mandatory arbitration or mediation.

(c) Conflict of Interest. Vendor agrees to comply with the conflict of interest provisions of the Waco City Charter, Waco Code of Ordinances, and/or state law.

Vendor agrees to maintain current, updated disclosure of information on file with the Purchasing Services Division throughout the term of the contract.

(d) Gratuities. The City may, by written notice to the Vendor, cancel this contract without liability to the City, if it is determined by the City that gratuities have been offered to any officer or employee of the City with a view toward securing a contract, securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding, amending, or the making of any determinations in respect to the performance of such a contract. In the event this contract is canceled by City as set forth in this paragraph, the City shall be entitled to recover from Vendor all additional costs incurred by City as a result of the cancellation.

(e) Unfunded Liability. City's obligation is payable only and solely from funds available for the purpose of this purchase. Lack of funds shall render this contract null and void to the extent funds are not available and any delivered but unpaid for goods will be returned to Vendor by City. The City will not incur a debt or obligation to pay selected bidder any amounts the City does not have the current funds available to pay, unless the contract includes a provision for the City to appropriate funding for the debt or obligation.

(f) Advance Payments. The City will not make advance payments to a selected firm or any third party pursuant to this solicitation or resulting contract.

(g) Gift of Public Property. The City will not agree to any terms or conditions that cause the City to lend its credit or grant public money or anything of value to the selected firm.

(h) Procurement Laws. The City will not agree to any terms or conditions that cause the City to violate any federal, Texas, or local procurement laws, including its own charter.

(i) Limitation of Liability. The City of Waco will not agree to an artificial limitation of liability (e.g. liability limited to contract price or liability capped at an amount actually paid in previous 3 months, etc.) or an artificial statute of limitations (e.g. any lawsuit must be commenced within one year of the event).

(j) Waiver. No claim or right arising out of a breach of the contract resulting from this solicitation can be discharged in whole or in part by a waiver or renunciation of the

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(k) Right To Assurance. Whenever one party to this contract in good faith has reason to question the other party's intent to perform, that party may request that the other party give written assurance of his intent to perform. In the event that a request is made and no assurance is given within five (5) days, the requesting party may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation of the contract.

(l) Attorney’s fees; Legal Costs. The City will not agree to pay the selected firm’s attorney’s fees or other legal costs under any circumstances.

(m) Advertising. Vendor shall not advertise or publish, without City's prior consent, the fact that City has entered into this contract, except to the extent necessary to comply with proper requests for information from an authorized representative of the federal, state or local government.

(n) Arrears In Taxes. Article VII. Taxation, Section 8, of the City of Waco Home Rule Charter states: The City shall be entitled to counterclaim and offset against any debt, claim, demand or account owed by the City to any person, firm or corporation who is in arrears to the City of Waco for taxes, in the amount of taxes so in arrears, and no assignment or transfer of such debt, claim, demand or account after the said taxes are due, shall affect the right of the City to offset the said taxes against the same.

(o) Tax Certification; Offset of Other Debts Against City. Selected bidder hereby certifies that it is not delinquent in the payment of taxes owed to the City and will pay any taxes owed to the City so that such taxes will not become delinquent. If this certification is subsequently determined to be false, such false certification shall constitute grounds for termination of the contract awarded under this SOLICITATION, at the option of City. Furthermore, Selected bidder agrees the City is entitled to counterclaim and offset against any debt, claim, demand, or account owed by the City to the selected bidder, pursuant to the awarded contract, for any debt, claim, demand, or account owed to the City, including other than the taxes mentioned above. The City may withhold from payment under the awarded contract an amount equal to the total amount of debts, claims, accounts, or demands including taxes owed to the City by the selected bidder. The City may apply the amount withheld to the debts and taxes owed to the City by the selected bidder until said debts are paid in full. No assignment or transfer of such debt, claim, demand or account after the said taxes or debts are due shall affect the right of the City to offset the taxes and the debt against the same.

(p) Independent Contractor. The selected bidder will be an independent contractor under the contract. Professional services provided by the selected bidder shall be by the employees or authorized subcontractors of the selected bidder and subject to supervision by the selected bidder, and not as officers, employees or agents of the City. Selected bidder will be required and agrees to comply with all state and federal employment laws as well as all other federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations affecting the performance of all obligations taken herein.

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(q) No Joint Enterprise/Joint Venture. It is not the intent of this solicitation or the contract to be awarded to create a joint enterprise or joint venture.

(r) Subcontracting Bid. If subcontracting with another company or individual is proposed, that fact, along with providing the same information for the subcontractor that is required to be provided by the bidder under this solicitation, must be provided and clearly identified in the bid. Following the award of the contract, no additional subcontracting will be permitted without the express prior written consent of the City.

(s) Assignment-Delegation. No right or interest in the contract shall be assigned or delegation of any obligation made by Vendor without the written permission of the City. Any attempted assignment or delegation by Vendor shall be wholly void and totally ineffective for all purposes unless made in conformity with this paragraph.

(t) Modifications: This contract can be modified or rescinded only by a written instrument signed by both of the parties or their duly authorized agents.

(u) Interpretation-Parol Evidence: This writing is intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement and is intended also as a complete agreement for dealings between the parties and no usage of the trade shall be relevant to supplement or explain any term used in this agreement. Acceptance or acquiescence in a course of performance rendered under this agreement shall not be relevant to determine the meaning of this agreement even though the accepting or acquiescing party has knowledge of the performance and opportunity for objection.

(v) Equal Employment Opportunity: Vendor agrees that during the performance of its contract it will:

1. Treat all applicants and employees without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, or handicap.

2. Identify itself as an "Equal Opportunity Employer" in all help wanted advertising or request. The Vendor shall be advised of any complaints filed with the City alleging that Vendor is not an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City reserves the right to consider its reports from its human relations administrator in response to such complaints in determining whether or not to terminate any portion of this contract for which purchase orders or authorities to deliver have not been included, however, the Vendor is specifically advised that no Equal Opportunity Employment complaint will be the basis for cancellation of this contract for which a purchase order has been issued or authority to deliver granted.

(w) Israel: Vendor acknowledges that effective September 1, 2017, the City is required to comply with Section 2270.001 of the Texas Government Code, enacted by House Bill 89 (85th (R) Texas Legislature), which requires that a governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. By executing this Agreement, Vendor verifies that it does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of this Agreement.

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City of Waco Insurance & Indemnification Requirements Basic (03/22/2019)

Insurance Requirements:

A contractor’s financial integrity is of interest to the City. Therefore, subject to a contractor’s right to maintain reasonable deductibles, a contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of the contract, and any extension hereof, at contractor’s sole expense, insurance coverage written on an occurrence basis by companies authorized to do business in the State of Texas that are rated A- or better by A.M. Best Company and/or otherwise acceptable to the City in the following types and amounts:

Type Amount

Workers' Compensation Statutory

Employer’s Liability $1,000,000/$1,000,000/$1,000,000

Commercial General Liability Including:

• Premises/Operations

• Independent Contractors

• Products Liability/Completed Operations

• Personal & Advertising Injury

• Broad form property damage, to include fire legal liability

$1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000 General Aggregate, or its equivalent in Umbrella or Excess Liability Coverage

Business Automobile Liability

a. Owned/leased vehicles

b. Non-owned vehicles

c. Hired vehicles

$1,000,000 per occurrence or its equivalent on a combined single limit (CSL basis).

Modification of Insurance Requirement: The City reserves the right to review these insurance requirements during the effective period of the contract and any extension or renewal hereof and to modify insurance coverages and their limits when deemed necessary and prudent by City’s Risk Manager or designee, based upon changes in statutory law, court decisions, or circumstances surrounding this contract.

Proof of Insurance Required and When to Submit:

Examination & Approval. All insurance policies shall be subject to the examination and approval of the City for their adequacy as to form and content, form of protection, and financial status of insurance company.

When to Submit. Prior to the execution of the contract by the City of Waco and before commencement of any work under this contract, a contractor shall furnish proof of insurance to the City’s Risk Manager which is clearly labeled with the contract name and City department. The proof will include completed/current Certificate(s) of Insurance, endorsements, exclusions, and/or relevant extracts from the insurance policy, or copies of policies. Thereafter, new certificates, policy endorsements, exclusions, and/or relevant extracts from insurance policies, or policies shall

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Additional Insured. Except for Workers’ Compensation and Employers’ Liability, the City, its elected officials, officers, servants, agents, volunteers and employees shall be named as additional insureds. No officer or employee, other than the City Risk Manager or designee, shall have authority to waive this requirement.

Other-Insurance Endorsement -- All insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to state that an “Other Insurance” clause shall not apply to the City where the City is an additional insured shown on the policy.

Agent Information. The certificate(s) or other proof of insurance must be completed by the broker of record and must be signed and include the agent information including the agent name, title and phone number. The proof of insurance shall be sent directly from the insurance agent to the City’s Risk Management Office by U.S. Postal Service to City of Waco, ATTN: Risk Manager, P.O.

Box 2570, Waco, Texas 76702-2570 or by delivery service to 1415 North 4th Street, Waco, Texas 76707. To send by email, please contact the Risk Management Office at 254-750-5730 to obtain the email address.

Precondition to Performance & Basis for Termination. The City shall have no duty to pay or perform under the contract until such certificate(s), policy endorsements, exclusions, and/or relevant extracts from the insurance policy have been delivered to and approved by the City’s Risk Manager. The contractor understands that it is the contractor’s sole responsibility to provide this necessary information to the City and that failure to timely comply with these insurance requirements shall be a cause for termination of a contract. If the City determines that it will deny payment, not perform, or terminate the contract because of the failure to provide certain information or documents, the City shall give the contractor notice of that determination and allow contractor fifteen (15) days to correct the deficiency.

Waiver of Subrogation. All liability policies will provide a waiver of subrogation in favor of the City.

Notice of Cancellation, Non-renewal, Material Change. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the City of the cancellation, non-renewal, or material change of any insurance required herein. The Contractor shall provide such written notice within five (5) business days of the date the Contractor is first aware of the cancellation, non-renewal, or material change, or is first aware that the cancellation, non-renewal, or material change is threatened or otherwise may occur, whichever comes first. Contractor shall provide the City with a replacement certificate(s) of insurance, policy endorsements, exclusions, and/or relevant extracts from the insurance policy either before the cancellation, non-renewal, or material change is effective, if it knew in advance of such, or within ten (10) business days of first learning of the cancellation, non-renewal, or change if it did not learn of that such action in advance.

INDEMNIFICATION.

A CONTRACTOR EXECUTING A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY AGREES TO ASSUME

FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR THE SERVICES RENDERED PURSUANT TO

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THE CONTRACT AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, DEFEND, AND HOLD

HARMLESS THE CITY, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND SERVANTS, OF AND FROM

ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, AND CAUSES OF ACTIONS OF EVERY KIND AND

CHARACTER, INCLUDING THE COST OF DEFENSE THEREOF, FOR ANY INJURY TO,

INCLUDING DEATH OF, PERSONS AND ANY LOSSES FOR DAMAGES TO PROPERTY

CAUSED BY OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, ARISING OUT OF, OR ALLEGED TO ARISE

OUT OF, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE

SERVICES TO BE RENDERED HEREUNDER, WHETHER OR NOT SAID CLAIMS,

DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTIONS ARE CAUSED BY CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF

THE CITY AND A PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT, OR WHETHER IT WAS CAUSED BY

CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY AND SOME OTHER THIRD PARTY.

Employee Litigation: In any and all claims against any party indemnified hereunder by any employee (or the survivor or personal representative of such employee) of the contractor, any subcontractor, any supplier, or any individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform any of the work, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation herein shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation, or benefits payable by or for contractor or any such subcontractor, supplier, or other individual or entity under workers’ compensation or other employee benefit acts.

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City of Waco Workers’ Compensation Coverage Verification Form

The City of Waco, a State of Texas Governmental Entity and Municipality, is required to comply with the Texas Labor Code. Specifically, Texas Labor Code – Section 406.096 directs Contractors who enter into a building or construction Contract with a Municipality to certify in writing that (1) they provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for each employee of the contractor employed on public projects, and (2) they receive a certificate from each subcontractor showing that every employee of the subcontractor is covered by workers’ compensation insurance.

For your convenience, Texas Labor Code – Section 406.096 is attached.

Please review Section 406.096 prior to completing the City of Waco Workers’ Compensation Coverage Verification Form.

If you have questions concerning this form, contact City of Waco Risk Management office at (254) 750- 5730.

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LABOR CODE

TITLE 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION

SUBTITLE A. TEXAS WORKERS' COMPENSATION ACT

CHAPTER 406. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE

EXTRACT:

Sec. 406.096. REQUIRED COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN BUILDING OR CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTORS. (a) A governmental entity that enters into a building or construction contract shall require the contractor to certify in writing that the contractor provides workers' compensation insurance coverage for each employee of the contractor employed on the public project.

(b) Each subcontractor on the public project shall provide such a certificate relating to coverage of the subcontractor's employees to the general contractor, who shall provide the subcontractor's certificate to the governmental entity.

(c) A contractor who has a contract that requires workers' compensation insurance coverage may provide the coverage through a group plan or other method satisfactory to the governing body of the governmental entity.

(d) The employment of a maintenance employee by an employer who is not engaging in building or construction as the employer's primary business does not constitute engaging in building or construction.

(e) In this section:

(1) "Building or construction" includes:

(A) erecting or preparing to erect a structure, including a building, bridge, roadway, public utility facility, or related appurtenance;

(B) remodeling, extending, repairing, or demolishing a structure; or

(C) otherwise improving real property or an appurtenance to real property through similar activities.

(2) "Governmental entity" means this state or a political subdivision of this state. The term includes a municipality.

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

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Office Use Only Date Received:

City of Waco Workers’ Compensation Coverage Verification Form. For Building or Construction Contractors

This form is being filed in accordance with Texas Labor Code – Section 406.96. Required Coverage For Certain Building Or Construction Contractors.

1. Name of Company doing business with the City of Waco.

2. Company Primary Point of Contact for Insurance issues.

Name: _______________________________ Phone: ____________________.

Address: _________________________________________________________.

Email: __________________________________________ (Optional)

3. Name of Insurance Company providing Workers’ Compensation Coverage for Company

Employees.

Name Address Phone

4. Is this an update to previously provided information on workers’ compensation insurance?

______ YES ______ NO.

Note: Please inform the City of Waco of changes in Insurance Companies.

5. Has the Company hired one or more Subcontractors for this project?

______ YES ______ NO

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6. Has each Subcontractor provided the Company with a certificate showing workers’ compensation insurance coverage for each of the Subcontractor’s employees?

______ YES ______ NO

7. Name of each Subcontractor and Name of its Insurance Carrier providing Workers’

Compensation Coverage for Subcontractor’s Employees:

Subcontractor Insurance Carrier

Please provide a copy of each Subcontractor’s proof of Workers’ Compensation Coverage.

8. Printed Name and Title of person completing this form, and have Witness sign.

Print Name: ____________________________ Title: _______________________

Signature: ______________________________ Date Signed: _________________

WITNESS:

Signature: _______________________________ Date Signed: ________________

Print Name: ______________________________

Print Title: _______________________________

PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN WITH BID

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PREVALING WAGE RATES

INFORMATION

Texas Government Code Chapter 2258 requires a worker employed by a contractor or subcontractor in the execution of a contract for the public work by or on behalf of political subdivision of the state to be paid a prevailing wage rate.

Definition of “public work.” A public work to which this provision applies includes but is not limited to construction of a building, highway, road, excavation, and repair work or other project development or improvement, paid for in whole or in part from public funds, without regard to whether the work is done under public supervision or direction. It does not apply to work done directly by a public utility company under an order of a public authority. Whether this Project is a public work shall be determined by the City, and such determination shall be provided in writing to the Contractor before the opening of bids.

Worker wage rate. Contractor agrees, covenants, and guarantees that it and its subcontractor(s) constructing this Project, if a public work, shall pay their workers, other than maintenance workers, employed on this Project:

1. not less than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages for work of a similar character performed within the geographical limits of the City; and

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

"Worker employed on a public work" defined. A worker is employed on a public work for the purposes of this provision if the worker, including a laborer or mechanic, is employed by a contractor or subcontractor in the execution of a contract for a public work with the City, or any officer of the City, or the City Council of the City of Waco.

Determination of prevailing wage rate. The City Council of the City of Waco shall determine the general prevailing rate of per diem wages to be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to construct the Project by:

1. conducting a survey of the wages received by classes of workers employed on public works of a character similar to the contract work in the geographical limits of the City in which this public work is to be performed; or

2. using the prevailing wage rate as determined by the United States Department of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. Section 276a et seq.) if the survey used to determine that rate was conducted within a three-year period preceding the date the City Council of the City of Waco issues invitations for bids for this public work.

Sum certain of prevailing wage rate. The City Council shall determine the general prevailing rate of per diem wages as a sum certain, expressed in dollars and cents.

Wage rates incorporated in agreement and in invitation to bid. The prevailing wage rate to be paid for each craft or type of worker needed to construct the public work shall be specified in the invitation to bid for this Project and is incorporated by reference herein.

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Determination final. The City Council’s determination of the general prevailing rate of per diem wages is final.

Penalty. A contractor or subcontractor who violates this provision shall pay to the City sixty dollars ($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 invitation to bid and this contract. The City Council shall use any money collected under this provision to offset the costs incurred in the administration of this provision. A contractor or subcontractor does not violate this provision if the City Council, in awarding the bid for this contract, does not determine the prevailing wage rates and specify the rates in the invitation to bid and in this contract.

Maintenance of wage record. Contractor agrees, covenants, and guarantees that it and its subcontractor(s) shall keep a record showing:

1. the name and occupation of each worker employed by the contractor(s) and subcontractor(s) in the construction of this public work; and

2. the actual per diem wages paid to each worker.

Inspection of wage record. The record shall be open at all reasonable hours to inspection by the officers and agents of the City.

Payment greater than prevailing rate not prohibited. This provision does not prohibit the payment to a worker employed on a public work an amount greater than the general prevailing rate of per diem wages.

Reliance on certificate of subcontractor. The contractor awarded this bid is entitled to rely on a certificate by a subcontractor regarding the payment of all sums due those working for the subcontractor until the contrary has been determined.

Duty of City to hear complaints and withhold payment. The City Council shall:

1. take cognizance of complaints of all violations of this provision committed in the execution of the construction of this public work; and

2. withhold money forfeited or required to be withheld under this provision from the…