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Summary of RFP 2026-040-DP-002 Cottonwood Water Transmission Main
This is a Request for Sealed Proposals issued by the City of Hutto, Texas, for construction of a 30-inch water transmission main. The project involves installation of approximately 6,200 linear feet of water main extending from the Cottonwood Elevated Storage Tank Project at Bridges at Cross Creek Boulevard and Carl Stern Drive to the Megasite Water Main on County Road 132. A pre-submittal conference is scheduled for August 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with a deadline for proposal question submission on September 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM CST. Proposals are due on September 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST, with notice of intent to award anticipated on September 25, 2026, and a tentative award date of October 15, 2026. All submissions must be completed electronically through the Bonfire vendor portal, with hard copy, faxed, or emailed proposals not accepted. The City intends to award one contract, and contract terms are effective upon execution, with the City retaining the right to extend the term by mutual agreement of the parties.
Proposals will be evaluated based on a 100-point scoring methodology: Bid Price (50 points), Proposed Plan, Schedule & Quality Control Program (30 points), and Background, Experience, Qualifications & Safety (20 points). Respondents must submit 5% bid security in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, or acceptable bid bond. Upon award, the successful proposer must furnish a Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract price within ten days of the notice of award. Required insurance coverages include Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 general aggregate), Business Auto Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation at statutory limits, Professional Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and Railroad Liability ($1,000,000) if applicable. Respondents must submit a completed Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, W-9 form, three project references, and a complete Project Manual response. The City reserves the right to terminate any contract without cause at the end of any fiscal year if sufficient funds are not appropriated.
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Request for Sealed Proposals
Solicitation Response No.
RFP# 2026-040-DP-002
COTTONWOOD 30-INCH
WATER TRANSMISSION MAIN
Issue Date: 8/3/2026
Due date: 9/16/2026 at 2:00 PM CST
Table of Contents Article I. Executive Summary and Exhibits
1.1 Executive Summary
1.2 Exhibits
Article II. Administrative Information
2.1 Schedule of Events
2.2 Inquiries:
2.2.1 Important Notes & Contact
2.2.2 Prohibited Communications
2.3 General Requirements for Solicitation Response
2.3.1 Solicitation Response Format and Deadlines
2.3.3 Alterations, Modifications, Withdrawals
Article III. Evaluation and Award
3.1 Selection Criteria
3.2 Scoring Methodology
3.3 Contract Award & Terms of Contract
3.3.1 Contract Award
3.3.2 Terms of Contract
3.4 New Vendor Packet
3.5 Non-Appropriation
Article IV. Required Respondent Information
4.1 Solicitation Response Form
4.2 Respondent Information
4.2.1 Company Profile
4.2.2 Demonstration of Experience
4.3 Litigation History
4.4 References
4.5 Deviation or Compliance
4.5.1 Deviation
4.5.2 No Deviations
4.6 Cooperative/ Interlocal Purchasing
4.7 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
4.9 Subcontractors
Article V. Proposal
Article VI. Standard Terms and Special Conditions
6.1 Standard Terms and Special Conditions
6.1.1 Labor, Materials, and Time
6.1.2 OSHA Compliance
6.1.4 Amendments, Rejections, and or withdrawals
6.1.5 Irregularities
6.1.6 Evaluation, Offer Period and Contract Award
6.1.7 Affirmations and Solicitation Acceptance
6.1.8 Open Records
6.1.9 Contract Responsibility
6.1.10 Public Disclosure
6.1.11 Remedies
6.2 Insurance and Bonds
6.2.1 Required Insurance Coverages
6.2.2 Performance and Payment Bond Amounts
6.3 Disclosure of Interested Parties
Article VII. Submission Checklist
Article I. Executive Summary and Exhibits
1.1 Executive Summary
The City of Hutto, a home-rule municipality, is requesting a competitive sealed proposal (CSP) from a qualified vendor for construction of the 30-Inch Cottonwood Water Transmission Main located in Hutto, TX (the City).
Project includes installation of approximately 6,200 linear feet of 30-inch water main from the Cottonwood Elevated Storage Tank Project at Bridges at Cross Creek Boulevard and Carl Stern Drive to the Megasite Water Main on County Road 132. Full project specifications can be found in the Project Manual.
Each proposal must be accompanied by Bid Security made payable to the City of Hutto in an amount of five percent (5%) of RESPONDENT's total Bid amount in the form of a cashier’s or certified check by a state or national bank or an acceptable Bid Bond issued by a reliable surety company as a guarantee that the Respondent, if selected, will enter into a contract.
The City of Hutto will consider proposals from business entities that demonstrate the ability to complete the Project within the guidelines of this solicitation, following all applicable federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations and the terms and conditions contained in Exhibit B. Respondent must execute Exhibit A and complete other items listed on the Submission Checklist to be considered for award.
1.2 Exhibits
Exhibit A – General Affirmations and Solicitation Acceptance Exhibit B – Definitions, Standard Terms and Conditions
Article II. Administrative Information
2.1 Schedule of Events
The dates provided represent a tentative schedule of events related to this solicitation.
The City of Hutto reserves the right to modify these dates before the deadline for submission of Solicitation Responses upon notice being posted on the City website and its Vendor Connection website, Bonfire.
Schedule of Events
Event Deadline
Solicitation Issuance 8/3/2026
Pre-Submittal Conference 2:00 PM 8/12/2026
Deadline - Question Submittal 5:00 PM 9/9/2026
Final Addenda Release, if applicable. 9/11/2026
Deadline - Proposal Submission 2:00 PM 9/16/2026
Notice of Intent to Award 9/25/2026
Tentative Award Date 10/15/2026
2.2 Inquiries:
2.2.1 Important Notes & Contact
Solicitation documents may be examined or obtained electronically at the City’s Bid postings website and its Vendor Connection website, Bonfire. All addenda will be posted on the City’s Vendor Connection website. It is the sole responsibility of the Respondent to check for Addenda.
Question deadline is 9/9/2026 at 5:00 PM CST. Any question submitted after this time will not be answered.
Any questions, clarifications, concerns or requests for general information should be submitted in writing via Bonfire.
Respondents are expected to examine all documents that make up this solicitation. Respondents shall promptly notify the City of any omission, https://www.huttotx.gov/bids.aspx ambiguity, inconsistency, or error they may discover upon reviewing the solicitation. The City assumes no responsibility for errors or misrepresentation that result from the use of incomplete submissions.
READ THIS SOLICITATION FULLY AND CAREFULLY. RESPONSES MUST BE
COMPLETE UPON SUBMISSION, INCLUDING ALL FORMS AND
ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED HEREIN. FAILURE TO STRICTLY COMPY WITH
THESE STATED TERMS OF SUBMISSION MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF
THE SUBMISSION.
2.2.2 Prohibited Communications
Upon issuing this solicitation, except for written inquiries as outlined above, the City of Hutto, its representatives, or partners will not answer questions or otherwise discuss the content of this solicitation with any potential Respondent or their representative(s). Respondent agrees to rely solely on the written process outlined herein. Respondents who do not comply with the terms outlined in this section may be disqualified from this solicitation.
2.3 General Requirements for Solicitation Response
2.3.1 Solicitation Response Format and Deadlines
Respondents will need to create an account on Bonfire in order to be able to view and submit an electronic Proposal. All submissions must be completed before the provided “Deadline – Proposal Submission” date and time. Once the date and time has passed, the option to submit a Proposal will no longer be available.
HARD COPY, FAXED, OR E-MAILED PROPOSALS AND/OR LATE
SUBMISSIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
2.3.3 Alterations, Modifications, Withdrawals
Submissions may be modified, altered, or withdrawn from consideration by notifying the point of contact listed herein, provided such notice is received before the deadline. No submission may be withdrawn after the date and time of opening without approval of the Purchasing Officer.
https://www.civcastusa.com/
Article III. Evaluation and Award
3.1 Selection Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated and scored based on the following weighted criteria:
1. Bid Price – 50 Points
The City of Hutto, TX will calculate the price points based on the maximum of 50 points, with the baseline being the lowest Respondents bid price.
2. Proposed Plan, Schedule & Quality Control Program – 30 Points
The City of Hutto, TX will evaluate the Respondent’s overall work plan and construction management approach, including its ability to effectively coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, maintain project schedules, and complete the project within the required timeframe while accounting for existing commitments. Respondents should demonstrate their ability to proactively identify and resolve potential issues, delays, and project risks, as well as provide contingency plans for addressing unforeseen circumstances. Consideration will also be given to the Respondent’s quality control program, including the processes and procedures used to ensure quality throughout the project, supported by examples from recent comparable projects that illustrate the successful implementation of those practices.
3. Background, Experience, Qualifications & Safety -20 Points
The City of Hutto, TX will evaluate the Respondent’s organizational structure, stability, financial strength, bonding capacity, litigation history, and overall resources available to successfully perform the work. Consideration will also be given to the firm’s relevant construction experience, record of on-time project delivery, and demonstrated competence on projects of similar size, scope, and complexity. The qualifications, experience, and availability of the proposed project team will be evaluated, along with the firm’s performance history as evidenced by project references and past client satisfaction. Additionally, the Respondent’s safety program, safety performance record, OSHA compliance history, and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment will be assessed as indicators of the firm’s ability to effectively manage project risks and deliver successful outcomes.
TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS: 100
3.2 Scoring Methodology
The City of Hutto assembles an evaluation committee to evaluate each Solicitation Response. Each evaluator shall complete one Proposal Form for each Solicitation Response and evaluate those responses against the requirements of this solicitation.
Proposals shall be evaluated based on a reasonable assessment of the submitted price and consider such factors as the confirmation of experience and references.
Evaluators may seek the advice of legal counsel and/or subject matter experts if they need help understanding information in a Solicitation Response or require additional technical assistance.
The City of Hutto reserves the right to award to the proposer with the most advantageous proposal considering relative importance of price and other evaluation factors.
3.3 Contract Award & Terms of Contract
3.3.1 Contract Award
The City of Hutto intends to award one contract under this solicitation. An award notice will be sent to the selected Respondent upon selection.
3.3.2 Terms of Contract
Any Contract resulting from this Solicitation shall be effective from the date of execution. The City of Hutto may, at its discretion and in compliance with applicable laws, extend the contract term upon mutually agreement of the parties.
Note: Solicitation Responses are subject to the Texas Public Information Act.
3.4 New Vendor Packet
If selected for award, the vendor agrees to provide the City with a completed New Vendor Packet before the commencement of any performance required under an Agreement. Completed New Vendor Packets must be submitted to the Purchasing Officer via email at procurement@huttotx.gov.
3.5 Non-Appropriation
Respondent hereby acknowledges and agrees that any contract resulting from this solicitation reflects a commitment of the City's current revenues only and that the City shall have the right to terminate any Contract at the end of any City fiscal year if the City Council does not appropriate sufficient funds. The City may effect such termination by providing written notice at the end of its current fiscal year. Provide timely notice to maintain the City's ability to perfect termination.
https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:0f89e043-0a2e-3374-8d94-baf5c5c96b5c https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:0f89e043-0a2e-3374-8d94-baf5c5c96b5c mailto:procurement@huttotx.gov
Article IV. Required Respondent Information
Information requested below is required in order to be consider a responsive proposal.
If any of the requested information is provided in other components of the submission packet, please notate in the space provided. Otherwise, it may be deemed non responsive.
4.1 Solicitation Response Form
By signing and submitting the solicitation response, Respondent acknowledges that they have inspected the specifications, are capable and willing to perform and/or provide the required services and/or products, and shall complete this project within the amount of time and dollar amount specified. The undersigned certifies that the prices contained in this Proposal have been carefully checked and submitted as correct and final. All unit prices include the cost of delivery. The undersigned is authorized to bind themselves or the entity they represent to a contract.
☐ An individual proprietorship
☐ A partnership
☐ A corporation chartered under the laws of the State of _________________, acting by its officers pursuant to its by-laws or a resolution of its Board of Directors.
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date:
4.2 Respondent Information
4.2.1 Company Profile
Company Name:
and D/B/A:
Phone:
E-mail:
If there is no toll-free number, does the company accept collect calls? ☐ Yes ☐ No
Contacts:
Corporate Contact for this Proposal:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail:
Website:
If local contact is the same as corporate contact, check here ☐
Local Contact for this Proposal:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail:
Website:
Number of years the company has been in business under this name:
Other company names used with dates, from/to:
4.2.2 Demonstration of Experience
Years in business under present business name:
Total years of experience in work of the type called for in this contract:
List in table below the contracts of similar scope and scale to the City’s RFP has your organization completed (attach additional pages as necessary). List most recent
FIRST:
Contract Amount
Type of Work Completion
Date Owner’s Name & Contact
Info
List in the table (attach additional pages as necessary) below what contracts your organization currently has:
Contract Amount
Type of Work Completion
Date Owner’s Name & Contact
Info
If you have any additional experience or work that you would like to submit, please provide separate additional documentation upon submittal.
Have you ever failed to complete any contract awarded to you?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If “Yes”, state where and why.
Are you at present in any major litigation or lawsuits involving work of any type?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If “Yes”, explain:
Explain in detail the manner in which you have inspected the work proposed in this contract:
4.3 Litigation History
At its discretion, the City of Hutto's Finance Department may review a Respondent's pending or history of litigation as part of the evaluation process. Any awaiting litigation or litigation history deemed, in the sole discretion of the City of Hutto, to demonstrate unsatisfactory performance, adversarial or contentious demeanor, or significant failure(s) to meet contractual obligations may be grounds for disqualification under this solicitation.
4.4 References
Respondent shall submit a list of at least three (3) references for which Respondent has provided like products or services. References will include contact name and phone number. Solicitation response submitted without three references may be disqualified from consideration. Central Texas area references are preferred.
Company:
Contact name: Phone number:
Email:
Company:
Contact name: Phone number:
Email:
Company:
Contact name: Phone number:
Email:
4.5 Deviation or Compliance
4.5.1 Deviation
In the event the undersigned Respondent intends to deviate from the general term, conditions, special conditions, or specification contrary to those listed in the “Terms and Conditions” and other information attached hereto, all such deviations must be LISTED IN THIS SECTION, with complete and detailed conditions and information also being attached (attach additional pages as necessary.)
4.5.2 No Deviations
In the absence of any deviation entry in this section, Respondent assures the City of Respondent’s compliance with the Terms, Conditions, Specifications, and information contained in this solicitation.
Deviation
Deviation Title
RFP Reference (related to the deviation) Detailed Deviation Description
Deviation
Deviation Title
RFP Reference (related to the deviation) Detailed Deviation Description
4.6 Cooperative/ Interlocal Purchasing
Authority for local governments to contract with one another to perform certain governmental functions and services, including but not limited to purchasing functions, is granted under Government Code, Title 7, Chapter 791 Interlocal Cooperation Contracts, Subchapter B and Subchapter C, and Local Government Code, Title 8, Chapter 271, Subchapter F, Section 271.101 and Section 271.102.
Other governmental entities within the State of Texas may be extended the opportunity to purchase off of the City of Hutto’s RFP, with the consent and agreement of the successful Proposer and the City of Hutto. Such consent and agreement shall be conclusively inferred from the lack of exception to this clause in the Proposer’s submission. However, all parties indicate their understanding, and all parties hereby expressly agree that the City of Hutto is not an agent of, partner to, or representative of those outside agencies or entities and that the City of Hutto is not obligated or liable for any action or debts that may arise out of such independently-negotiated cooperative procurements.
Other governmental entities utilizing Interlocal agreements with the City of Hutto may desire but are not obligated, to purchase goods and services defined in this Proposal from the successful Proposer. All purchases by governmental entities other than the City of Hutto will be billed directly to and paid by that governmental entity. The City of Hutto will not be responsible for the debts of other governmental entities. Each governmental entity will place its orders with the successful Proposer and be accountable for ensuring full compliance with the specifications.
The City of Hutto will notify the successful Proposer of its intent to award before other governmental entities may place orders.
Please indicate below if you permit other governmental entities to purchase from your agreement with the City of Hutto.
☐ Yes, others can purchase; ☐ No, only the City of Hutto can purchase.
Signature:
Printed Name:
Title:
Date:
List in the table any affiliated Cooperatives your organization currently is a part of:
Cooperative Name
Contract Category
Contract # Term
4.7 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
Under Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code, the Respondent must complete a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire at Form CIQ (Conflict of Interest Questionnaire) (state.tx.us). Respondent shall answer each question in the attached Form CIQ in relation to the following individual and submit a completed form with its Solicitation Response.
Local Government
Officer Title
Local Government
Officer Title
Mike Snyder Mayor Jeff White Director of Parks and
Recreation Jerrel W.
Reynolds Council Place 1 Cheney Gamboa
Economic Development Director
Dan Thornton Mayor Pro Tem, Council
Place 2 Eric Carter
Director of Emergency Management
Jim Morris Council Place 3 Howard Koontz Development Services
Director
Corina Zepeda Council Place 4 Rick Coronado Public Works Director
Evan Porterfield Council Place 5 Laura Hallmark City Secretary
Aaron King Council Place 6 David Reeves Information Technologies
Manager
James Earp City Manager Abby Fenton Communications Manager
David Amsler Assistant City Manager Jeffrey Yarbrough Police Chief
Dorothy Palumbo City Attorney Sabrina Manning Purchasing Officer
Kate Moriarty Executive Director of
Administrative Services TBD Evaluation Committee
Sara Cervantes Executive Director of Community Services
TBD Evaluation Committee
Alberta Barrett Finance Director TBD Evaluation Committee
Kristiana Spencer Human Resources Director TBD Evaluation Committee
Kristi Barnes Community & Culture Officer TBD Evaluation Committee
Kristin Phillips Library Director TBD Evaluation Committee
4.9 Subcontractors
Respondent must identify subcontractors that Respondent intends to utilize to perform work on the Project. Respondent is responsible for ensuring that all insurance requirements, the provision of performance and payment bonds, and other necessary contractual obligations are imposed upon subcontractors.
https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/forms/conflict/CIQ.pdf
Article V. Proposal The Proposal should reflect the products and or services specified in this solicitation. It shall include all labor, materials, tools, supplies, equipment, disposal fees, and personnel, including, but not limited to, travel expenses, associated costs, and incidental costs necessary to provide the products and/or services outlined in this solicitation.
Article VI. Standard Terms and Special Conditions
6.1 Standard Terms and Special Conditions
6.1.1 Labor, Materials, and Time
Solicitation Responses must incorporate the cost of all labor, materials, tools, supplies, transportation, disposal, equipment, insurance, personnel, and any other necessary ancillary item to satisfactorily perform work requested in this Solicitation. All travel and associated expenses, including all incidental costs, may be set at the rates determined by the U.S. General Services Administration and shall be the responsibility of Respondent unless otherwise negotiated in the Contract.
6.1.2 OSHA Compliance
In responding to this Solicitation, Respondent affirms that it shall observe the rules and regulations found in the Occupational Health and Safety Standards as published by the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, in the performance of all work requested under this Solicitation.
Respondent acknowledges that, if applicable, compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Standards may require the provision of personal protective equipment during work performance.
6.1.3 Interpretation
(a) The City shall be sole interpreter of the terms, conditions, specifications, and performance requirements of this solicitation.
(b) If the unit price and the extended total for an item differ, the figure that is most advantageous to the City will apply. The Respondent or Respondent’s agent may not change an opened submission to correct any error.
(c) The Respondent shall also be bound by the Standard Purchasing Terms and Conditions presented in Exhibit B.
6.1.4 Amendments, Rejections, and or withdrawals
(a) The City of Hutto reserves the right to alter, amend, or modify any provisions of this solicitation or to withdraw this solicitation at any time prior to contract award.
(b) The City of Hutto reserves the right to reject any Solicitation Responses received before the contract award.
(c) The City reserves the right to accept and/or reject any and all submissions or any part thereof, waive immaterial errors, and award the contract in the best interest of the City.
6.1.5 Irregularities
Any irregularities or lack of clarity in this solicitation should be brought to the attention of the point of contact listed in Section 2.2.1 as soon as possible to ensure corrective addenda may be issued to prospective Respondents via posting on the City website and its Vendor Connection website, Bonfire.
6.1.6 Evaluation, Offer Period and Contract Award
(a) Within thirty (30) days of the submission’s opening, the City will evaluate and rank each response with respect to the selection criteria contained in this document. After opening and ranking, an award shall be made based on the Response initially submitted, without discussion, clarification or modification.
(b) The City's policy is not to award a contract based on price alone. The City reserves the right to award the contract to the Respondent with the submission that is determined to be the most advantageous to the City, considering the relative importance of price and the other evaluation factors included in the solicitation.
(c) If the contract is to be awarded, the City will give the successful Respondent a Notice of Award within sixty (60) days after the submission’s opening. Upon contract execution, prices submitted by the successful Respondent are an irrevocable offer for the contract term and any contract extension(s). No other costs, rates, or fees shall be payable to Respondent unless expressly agreed upon, in writing, by the City of Hutto.
(d) At the City’s sole discretion and convenience, the City may terminate any awarded contract without regard to cause and penalty and pay for the authorized services provided to the date of termination.
(e) Suppose it is determined that any benefit to secure favorable treatment was offered, elicited, or provided by the Respondent or its employee, affiliate, representative, partner, subcontractor, or agent to any officer or employee of the City. In that case, the Respondent will be disqualified from consideration, and/or the awarded contract will be terminated.
6.1.7 Affirmations and Solicitation Acceptance
Execution of Exhibit A of this Solicitation shall constitute an agreement to all terms and conditions specified in this solicitation, including, but not limited to, Exhibit B and all terms and conditions therein.
6.1.8 Open Records
All documents submitted in response to this solicitation shall be subject to the Texas Public Information Act. Following an award, responses are subject to release as public information unless the Solicitation Response or a specific part of the Solicitation Response is deemed exempt from disclosure under the law.
Pricing is not considered confidential under any circumstances. Respondent acknowledges and agrees to the following:
a) Information in a Solicitation Response legally exempted from disclosure as a trade secret or other exemption must be stamped in bold red with 'CONFIDENTIAL.' The City will not be responsible for any public disclosure of information if the vendor fails to mark said information as required under this section.
b) Upon request by the City, Respondent shall furnish sufficient written reasons and information as to why certain information should be withheld from disclosure in response to a public information request. The matter shall then be presented to the Office of the Attorney General of Texas for final determination of confidentiality.
c) The City reserves the right to request clarification or additional information specific to any proposal after all proposals have been received and the Solicitation acceptance period has not closed.
6.1.9 Contract Responsibility
Respondent shall be solely responsible for performing all contractual obligations that may result from an award based on this solicitation.
Respondent shall not be relieved of its obligations for any nonperformance by its subcontractors.
6.1.10 Public Disclosure
Respondent will only advertise that it is doing business with the City of Hutto or use a contract resulting from this solicitation as a marketing or sales tool with the prior written consent of the City of Hutto. Respondent may not distribute or disclose this solicitation to any other vendors or companies without permission from the City of Hutto.
6.1.11 Remedies
All remedies available to the City of Hutto for breach or anticipatory breach of any Contract that results from this solicitation are cumulative and may be exercised concurrently or separately. The exercise of any one remedy shall not be deemed an election of such remedy to the exclusion of other remedies.
Liquidated damages, actual damages, cost projects, and/or injunctive relief may also be invoked separately or combined with any other remedy per applicable law.
6.2 Insurance and Bonds
6.2.1 Required Insurance Coverages
For the duration of any contract resulting from this Solicitation, Respondent shall acquire insurance with financially sound and reputable independent insurers, as applicable, as set forth below:
Type of Insurance Amount of Insurance Required Provisions Commercial General (Public) Liability to include coverage for, at a minimum, the following:
Premises/Operations;
Operations;
Independent Contractors;
Personal Injury, and Contractual Liability.
$1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate
OR
$2,000,000 combined single coverage limit
The City must be listed as an additional insured and provide thirty
(30) days' notice of cancellation or material change in coverage.
The City must be provided a waiver of subrogation.
City prefers the insurer be rated B+V1 or higher by A.M. Best or A or higher by Standard and Poor’s.
Business Auto Liability $1,000,000 combined single limit
The City must be provided with a waiver of subrogation.
Workers’ Compensation & Employers Liability
Statutory Limits of $1,000,000 per incident
The City must be provided with a waiver of subrogation.
Professional Liability $1,000,000 per occurrence The inclusion of a no-burn-off provision is required.
Liability - Railroads
$1,000,000 Bodily Injury $1,000,000 Property per occurrence required for any work performed on or within fifty (50) feet of any railroad property.
None.
6.2.2 Performance and Payment Bond Amounts
The successful proposer shall furnish to the City of Hutto, within ten (10) days of the notice of award, a Performance Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price from an approved surety company holding a permit from the State of Texas, in accordance with the Texas Insurance Code, and solely for the protection of the City in the event the proposer defaults or terminates the contract.
6.3 Disclosure of Interested Parties
Prior to entering into a contract that requires action or vote by the City Council, the Respondent must electronically submit a “Certificate of Interested Parties” Form to the Texas Ethics Commission in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2252.908, as amended, and a copy to the City of Hutto. The City of Hutto shall have no obligations arising from any Contract resulting from this solicitation until such form is completed and correctly submitted.
Article VII. Submission Checklist This checklist is provided for convenience only and identifies documents that must be submitted with this solicitation to be considered responsive. Any Solicitation Response received without required documents completed and signed may be disqualified for award.
☐ Solicitation Response Complete – Article IV
☐ Exhibit A – Affirmations and Solicitation Acceptance completed and signed
☐ Exhibit B – Standard Purchasing Terms and Conditions
☐ Project Manual responses
☐ Completed Bid on Bonfire
☐ 5% Bid Bond
☐ Signed addenda acknowledgements, if applicable
☐ Access latest Conflict of Interest Questionnaire here. Please fill out and return with your submission. If no conflicts exist, write N/A on the “Name of Officer” line.
☐ Access latest W-9 form here. Please fill out, and return with your submission.
https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf
| Article I. Executive Summary and Exhibits |
| 1.1 Executive Summary |
| 1.2 Exhibits |
| Article II. Administrative Information |
| 2.1 Schedule of Events |
| 2.2 Inquiries: |
| 2.2.1 Important Notes & Contact |
| 2.2.2 Prohibited Communications |
| 2.3 General Requirements for Solicitation Response |
| 2.3.1 Solicitation Response Format and Deadlines |
| 2.3.3 Alterations, Modifications, Withdrawals |
| Article III. Evaluation and Award |
| 3.1 Selection Criteria |
| 3.2 Scoring Methodology |
| 3.3 Contract Award & Terms of Contract |
| 3.3.1 Contract Award |
| 3.3.2 Terms of Contract |
| 3.4 New Vendor Packet |
| 3.5 Non-Appropriation |
| Article IV. Required Respondent Information |
| 4.1 Solicitation Response Form |
| 4.2 Respondent Information |
| 4.2.1 Company Profile |
| 4.2.2 Demonstration of Experience |
| 4.3 Litigation History |
| 4.4 References |
| 4.5 Deviation or Compliance |
| 4.5.1 Deviation |
| 4.5.2 No Deviations |
| 4.6 Cooperative/ Interlocal Purchasing |
| 4.7 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire |
| 4.9 Subcontractors |
| Article V. Proposal |
| Article VI. Standard Terms and Special Conditions |
| 6.1 Standard Terms and Special Conditions |
| 6.1.1 Labor, Materials, and Time |
| 6.1.2 OSHA Compliance |
| 6.1.4 Amendments, Rejections, and or withdrawals |
| 6.1.5 Irregularities |
| 6.1.6 Evaluation, Offer Period and Contract Award |
| 6.1.7 Affirmations and Solicitation Acceptance |
| 6.1.8 Open Records |
| 6.1.9 Contract Responsibility |
| 6.1.10 Public Disclosure |
| 6.1.11 Remedies |
| 6.2 Insurance and Bonds |
| 6.2.1 Required Insurance Coverages |
| 6.2.2 Performance and Payment Bond Amounts |
6.3 Disclosure of Interested Parties
Article VII. Submission Checklist
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