RFP2025-174Packet.pdf

The City of Mesquite, Texas, invites sealed proposals from qualified vendors for the referenced proposal with the following specifications as listed herein.

Mark envelope in lower left corner “RFP No. 2025-174, Annual Contract for Uniform Rental Services & Accessories,” so the proposals will not be opened until the appointed hour.

Proposals submitted must be received before proposal closing on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted.

All questions must be submitted via email at purchasing@cityofmesquite.com on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, by 12:00 p.m. Responses will be provided in the form of an addendum after the question deadline.

This RFP is to be submitted via Electronic Submissions only: www.bidnetdirect.com/texas/cityofmesquite

1. CITY OF MESQUITE GENERAL CLAUSES AND CONDITIONS APPLY TO ANY PROCUREMENT

OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES BY THE CITY OF MESQUITE (CITY). TAKING EXCEPTION TO

THESE CLAUSES AND CONDITIONS MAY DEEM A RESPONSE AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

2. Questions: For questions regarding proposal preparation, please contact: purchasing@cityofmesquite.com.

3. Correspondence: The City assigned number of this proposal packet must appear on all correspondence, or inquiries, pertaining to this proposal.

4. Preparation Cost: The City will not be liable for any costs associated with the preparation, transmittal or presentation of any proposals or materials submitted in response to any proposal.

5. Proposal Packet Completion Required: City of Mesquite proposal packets have sections requiring completion.

The proposal form section of the proposal packet must be completed prior to the date and time set for proposal opening and included with the proposal packet or the proposal may be found non-responsive. Failure to complete all requirements in a timely manner, prior to award, may be used by the City in determining a proposer’s responsibility.

6. Laws and Ordinances: The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances and regulations which in any manner affect the Contract or the work and shall indemnify and save harmless the City against any claim arising from the violation of any such laws, ordinances and regulations whether by the Contractor or his employees.

7. Proposal Submission: Proposals must be received via BidNet Direct. Proposals must be submitted in sufficient time to be received on or before the published date and time shown on the RFP.

8. Addenda: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to this proposal packet will be made by addenda issued by the City of Mesquite Purchasing Division. It is the proposer’s responsibility to check for any addendums that may have been issued before the proposal closing date and time.

9. Public Documents: All material submitted by the Contractor to the City shall become property of the City upon receipt. Any portions of such material claimed by the Contractor to be confidential, trademarked, copyrighted, or proprietary must be clearly and ambiguously marked as such. Determination of the public nature of the material is subject to the Texas Public Information Act, Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code.

10. Proposal Opening: Proposals will be received and publicly acknowledged at the location, date and time stated above. Only the name of the proposers responding to this request for proposal shall be released at the proposal opening. Other information submitted by the proposer shall not be released by the City during the proposal evaluation process or prior to contract award. At no time will confidential information, as noted by the proposer, be released.

11. Award: The City reserves the right to award:

a. In whole or in part as determined to be in the best interest of the City; and/or

b. A separate contract to separate proposers for each item/group or to award one contract for the entire proposal.

The City reserves the right to take into consideration contract administration costs for multiple award contracts.

12. Estimated Quantities: Quantities are estimated and based on projected usage. It is specifically understood and agreed that these quantities are approximate, and any increased quantities will be paid at the regular quoted price.

The proposer shall not have any claim against the City of Mesquite for any quantities ordered that are less than the estimated proposal amount.

13. Ambiguities: Any ambiguity in the proposal because of omission, error, lack of clarity or non-compliance by the proposer with specifications, instructions and all conditions shall be construed in favor of the City.

14. Best Advantage: The City of Mesquite reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, without cause, and to waive any defect, irregularity, or informality and to make award of the proposal as may be deemed to the best advantage of the City.

15. Variations: The City of Mesquite reserves the right to evaluate variations from the specifications. If variations are requested, proposer shall state exactly which specifications the proposer seeks a variation from and specifically how the variation shall apply. Failure to completely describe the merchandise being proposed may result in rejection of proposal.

16. Revised Proposals: The proposal that is submitted last will supersede any previous versions within the submission deadline.

17. Altering Proposal Prices: Proposal prices cannot be altered or amended after submission deadline. Any inter-lineation alteration, or erasure made before opening time must be initialed by the signer of the proposer, guaranteeing authenticity.

18. Pricing: Proposal price(s) quoted, must be held firm for ninety (90) days to allow for evaluation unless otherwise stated in this document.

19. Error-Quantity: Prices shall be filled in and extended on the proposal sheet. In case of discrepancy between the unit price and the extension, the unit price shall govern.

20. Withdrawal of Proposals: Proposer agrees that a proposal price may not be withdrawn or cancelled by the proposer for a period of ninety (90) days following the date designated for the receipt of proposals without written approval of the City.

21. Prices Prevail for Term: Prices quoted by proposer shall prevail for the entire term of the contract as stated herein or in the proposal packet.

22. Term of Contract: Unless otherwise stated in the proposal packet, the term of the contract shall be for one (1) year starting after proposal is awarded to the successful proposer. A renewal option is included as a part of this proposal for an additional four (4) automatic one-year periods, renewable on anniversary of the original date, provided proposer can maintain proposal prices and both parties are in mutual agreement.

23. Insurance: The insurance requirements are included in the proposal document. Proposers agree to provide and to maintain the required types of insurance for the term of the contract. An original certificate of insurance shall be submitted by the proposer to the City of Mesquite Purchasing Office within 10 business days of proposer receiving notice from the City that they are the apparent low proposer.

24. Entity Documentation: Proposer shall attach official documentation from the State of Texas or other qualified certification agency of M/WBE status of your company with proposal. This data is for informational purposes only and will not affect the proposal award.

25. Collusion: In submitting a proposal, the proposal certifies that they have not participated in, nor have they been party to any collusion, price fixing or any other illegal or unethical agreements with any company, firm or person concerning the pricing offered.

26. W-9: A completed W-9 form will be required and submitted with proposal.

27. Non-Exclusion Affidavit: The attached Non-Exclusion Affidavit for General Contractor form must be signed, notarized and submitted with proposal.

28. Authorized Signature: All proposals must be signed by an authorized representative of the company.

29. Assignment: The successful proposer’s rights and duties awarded by the contract may not be assigned to another without written consent of the City signed by the City’s authorized agent. Such consent shall not relieve the assigned of liability in the event of default by the assignee.

30. Cooperative Purchasing: As permitted under the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 791.025, other government entities may wish to also participate under the same terms and conditions contained in this contract (piggyback). Successful proposer agrees to extend prices to all entities that have entered into or will enter into joint purchasing interlocal cooperation agreements with the City of Mesquite.

31. F.O.B./Damage: Quotations shall be proposed F.O.B. delivered, designated location, and shall include all delivery and packaging costs. The City of Mesquite assumes no liability for goods delivered in damaged or unacceptable condition. The successful proposer shall handle all claims with carriers, and in case of damaged goods, shall ship replacement goods immediately upon notification by the City of damage.

32. Sample Contract Forms: Any sample contract forms in the proposal packet are included for informative purposes only, so that proposer may be familiar with their contents and requirements. Proposers shall not fill in or execute these sample contract forms at time of proposal submittal.

33. Taxes: The City is exempt from all sales and excise taxes.

34. Change Orders: No oral statement of any person shall modify or otherwise change, or affect the terms, conditions or specifications stated in the resulting contract. All change orders to the contract will be made in writing and shall not be effective unless signed by an authorized representative of the City.

35. Termination: This Contract may be terminated at any time with thirty (30) day’s written notice by either the City of Mesquite or successful proposer.

36. Non-Resident Proposers: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2252, Subchapter A: A proposer whose principal place of business, ultimate parent company or majority owner’s principal place of business is not in Texas, is considered a nonresident proposer. A nonresident proposer must under propose the lowest responsible resident proposer by an amount that is equal to, or less than, the amount by which a Texas resident would be required to under propose in the nonresident proposer’s state. This provision does not apply to a contract involving federal funds.

37. Ordering: Orders shall be placed on an “as-needed” basis at the discretion of the City of Mesquite. Proposers shall advise if there is a minimum dollar amount per order.

38. Invoices: Invoices must be submitted by the Contractor to the City of Mesquite, Accounting Department, P.O. Box 850137, Mesquite, TX, 75185-0137, accounting@cityofmesquite.com. The City Purchase Order must appear on all invoices, delivery memoranda, bills of lading, packing and correspondence.

39. Payment Terms: Payment terms are pursuant to the Texas Prompt Payment Act unless otherwise specified by the City. Upon receipt of a properly executed invoice from the vendor, payment will be processed for items or services delivered.

40. Authorization: The City of Mesquite will not accept or pay for articles delivered or services performed without a specific written Purchase Order.

41. Conformity of Goods/Services: All goods to be delivered or services to be performed shall conform in every respect to the specifications issued by the City in conjunction with its solicitation of proposals. In the event no such specifications were issued, the goods or services shall conform to the proposal submitted by the vendor.

42. Patent Rights: The proposer agrees to indemnify and hold the City harmless from any claim involving patent right infringement or copyrights on goods supplied.

43. Evaluation Process: The proposal evaluation process will occur after the closing date. The City’s evaluation and clarification process will commence. An evaluation team will review the proposals. Financial terms will not be the sole determining factor in this award as other criteria as described in this RFP will be considered. A proposer’s submission of a proposal constitutes their acceptance of the evaluation technique.

1. Price escalation: The City of Mesquite favors fixed pricing. However, due to market conditions, which may result in an increase in the costs of materials awarded by this contract during the contract term, the City may consider, at its option, a request by the successful bidder for a price escalation equivalent to the percentage increase of materials.

Increases will apply only to the products(s) and/or service(s) affected by an increase in raw material, labor or another like cost factor. Price escalation will be made under the following conditions: 1) no request for a price escalation will be considered for the first year of the contract period; 2) Contractor will be required to provide written confirmation from his supplier indicating the exact percentage of increase as well as the effective date of the escalation; 3) The City reserves the right to accept or reject the price increase; and 4) If the price increase is rejected, the Contractor shall provide the materials at the contracted price or may cancel the contract for the remaining term.

2. Price reduction: If during the life of the contract, the successful bidder’s net prices to other customers for the same product(s) and/or service(s) are lower than the City of Mesquite’s contracted prices, an equitable adjustment shall be made in the contract price.

3. Unless otherwise stated in the proposal packet, proposer shall submit a total of five (5) references. The City may contact secondary vendors for references.

4. Proposers shall complete the required documents on the Proposal Checklist and submit with proposal. If the forms are not included, the proposal may be considered non-responsive.

5. The City reserves the right to require additional technical and pricing information and negotiate all elements, which comprise the Vendor’s proposal to ensure that the best possible consideration be afforded to all concerned. The City reserves the right to accept all or part of any proposal, to reject any or all proposals and to re-solicit for proposals.

6. The following RFP Schedule of Events represents the schedule the City will follow. The City plans to meet the dates described below. If a component of the schedule is delayed, it shall be anticipated that the remaining components will also be delayed by a similar number of days. Any significant change to the schedule will be published via RFP Addendum.

Event Estimated Date Request for Proposals Published August 21, 2025 and August 28, 2025 Deadline to Submit Vendor Questions September 2, 2025, 12:00 p.m.

Addendum for Questions Published September 5, 2025, 5:00 p.m.

Deadline for Proposal Submissions September 10, 2025, 2:00 p.m.

Council Award October 1, 2025 Effective Date of Contract October 15, 2025

The undersigned hereby certifies that he/she understands the specifications, has read the document in its entirety and that the prices contained in this submission have been carefully reviewed and are submitted as correct and final. Respondent further certifies and agrees to furnish any or all products/services upon which prices are extended at the price offered and upon conditions contained in the specifications of the submittal.

The following information should be completed in its entirety for the response to be considered.

Company Name:

Address of Principal Place of Business:

Phone of Principal Place of Business:

Email Address of Representative:

Authorized Representative:

Signature Date

Printed Name Title

Please ensure to complete and return the following required documents and information to the City of Mesquite Purchasing Division before the deadline. Late submittals will not be accepted. If the following information is not included, the proposal may be considered non-responsive.

1. ____ Proposer’s Submission: via BidNet Direct

2. ____ Respondent Acknowledgement Form

3. ____ Proposal Checklist (this page)

4. ____ Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (CIQ Form)

5. ____ Non-Exclusion Affidavit for General Contractors (must be notarized)

6. ____ Prohibition on Contracts with Companies Boycotting Israel

7. ____ References

8. ____ Certification Statement

9. ____ Proposal Sheet

10. ____ Contract Statement

11. ____ IRS W-9 (Proposer to provide)

12. ____ Texas Secretary of State Filing Certificate/Partnership Agreement (Proposer to provide)

13. ____ Addendum No. 1 – Acknowledgment of Receipt (initial, if applicable)

14. ____ Addendum No. 2 – Acknowledgment of Receipt (initial, if applicable)

Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code is an ethics law that was initially enacted by the Texas Legislature with HB 914 in 2005 that requires disclosure of employment and business relationships local government officers may have with contractors, consultants and vendors who conduct business with local government entities. The law applies to any written contract for the sale or purchase of real property, goods or services. Further information regarding Texas Conflict of Interest laws and the Conflict-of-Interest Questionnaire (FORM CIQ) can be found at the Texas Ethics Commission website at the following web address:

https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/forms/conflict/CIQ.pdf A sample FORM CIQ has been provided in the following pages. It is recommended to utilize the form at the link above.

Please complete and submit with response.

Section 2252.908 of the Texas Government Code was enacted in 2015, by the Texas Legislature pursuant to HB 1295, which provides that a governmental entity may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity on or after January 1, 2016, unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties (FORM 1295) to the governmental entity at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the governmental entity. Further information regarding the disclosure of interested parties’ law and FORM 1295 can be found at the Texas Ethics Commission website at the following web address:

https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/1295/ Please DO NOT complete Form 1295 until notified of contract award and requested by the Purchasing Division to electronically file Form 1295 with the Texas Ethics Commission.

The City of Mesquite conducts business with the public, business partners, vendors and contractors under a set of rules to ensure that all City officials and employees discharge their duties in a manner designed to promote public trust and confidence in our city. This code of ethics, titled Standards of Conduct, is taken from the Mesquite City Code, Chapter 2, Art. IV, Sec 2-123.

The City wants you to be aware of the rules that its employees are required to follow while performing their services to you.

A violation of state or federal statutes may occur if these rules are broken. It is hoped that by outlining these rules for you, your experience in dealing with the City of Mesquite will be both rewarding and satisfactory.

Accepting gifts or gratuities by employees in consideration for the performance of their duties, or as an appreciation for their performance, is strictly prohibited.

Please do not offer employees any gift, loans or any other thing of value.

Employees may not receive any fee or compensation for their services from any source other than the City, so please don’t offer.

Please do not offer to buy meals for employees.

Employees may accept coffee, tea, soft drinks, snacks, etc. when attending meetings in your office.

Letters to supervisors for exceptional service by employees are always welcome.

Employees are prohibited from engaging in any outside activities that conflict with, or have the appearance of conflicting with, the duties assigned to them in the employment of the City.

Please do not ask employees for any special favor or consideration that is not available to every other citizen.

Please do not ask an employee to disclose any information that is not available to every other citizen through normal public information channels.

Please do not offer to compensate the employee by offering to hire or do business with any business entity of the employee or family member.

Do not ask employees to represent you or your company or make any recommendations on your behalf other than those that are a part of their official duties with the City.

Please do not ask employees to endorse the products or services of your company.

Please do not ask employees to hand out or post advertising materials.

Employees may not solicit gifts, loans, or any other items of value from people doing City business that will be used by them personally.

If you are asked to pay a fee for services that you believe is improper or illegal, please contact the City’s ethic’s officer at 972-329-8723. (payments should only be made to designated cashiers or clerks)

Employees are prohibited from taking retaliatory action against you for failing to comply with any request unless the request is within the scope of the employee’s official duties for the City.

Use of City equipment, facilities and resources is authorized only for City purposes and for those activities permitted by City ordinance and policy.

Please do not ask employees to use City equipment to run errands or perform tasks for your benefit.

Employees may not perform tasks, nor conduct any business not related to their official duties while on City time.

When dealing with employees of the City of Mesquite you have the right to honest, fair and impartial treatment. You may expect prompt, courteous and professional service from our employees who are expected to understand and practice good customer service skills. Employees are tasked to uphold the public trust through the ethical performance of their duties. We understand that the enforcement of regulatory guidelines and codes may sometimes be a cause for concern; however, you may rest assured that we are responsible to all the citizens of Mesquite and our goal is to serve them to the best of our ability.

Should you have any concerns or questions concerning this information or the conduct of any of our employees please contact the City’s ethics officer at 972-329-8723. All calls to the City’s ethics officer are confidential and your name (or any other identifying information) will not be disclosed.

Cliff Keheley City Manager

Federal, state, and local government agencies, not-profits, and other organizations that use federal money to fund all or part of any program or project are required to follow specific requirements regarding the use of such federal funds. One of these requirements is that no contract, subcontract, grant, financial assistance, or other forms of assistance provided using federal funds may be awarded to individuals or entities that have been suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participation in federally funded programs.

The U.S. federal government maintains a website known as the “System for Award Management” (SAM) at www.sam.gov.

One of the purposes of the SAM website is to provide a comprehensive list of all individuals, firms, and other entities that have been suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded from participation in federally funded contracts, subcontracts, grants, etc. SAM provides a simple means of helping government, non-profit agencies, and other organizations ensure that they do not award federally funded grants, contracts, subcontracts, or other financial or non-financial benefits to any individual, firm, or other entity that has been excluded by any agency from participation in such federally funded activities.

I, ________________________________________________ (Contractor Representative), hereby certify that neither I nor __________________________________________________ (Name of the company or organization I represent) nor any subcontractors that I or said company may employ to work on any federally funded activity have been suspended, debarred, or otherwise excluded by any federal agency from participation in any federally funded activity. I further acknowledge my understanding that, before entering into a contract with me or with the company or organization I represent, City of Mesquite staff will perform a search on www.sam.gov to verify whether I, the organization I represent, or any subcontractors I may employ to work on any federally funded activity, have been excluded from participation in any federally funded activity.

Signature of Contractor Representative Date

Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of , 20

Notary Public in and for ____________ County, _____________ (Insert State Name)

Chapter 2271 of the Texas Government Code provides that the City 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: (i) does not Boycott Israel;

and (ii) will not Boycott Israel during the term of the contract.

“Boycott Israel” is defined to mean refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes. “Company” is defined to mean a for-profit organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority-owned subsidiary, parent company, or affiliate of those entities or business associations that exists to make a profit.

* The requirement applies only to a contract that: (1) is between the City and a company with 10 or more full-time employees; and (2) has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from City funds.

I, , the (Name of Certifying Official) (Title or Position of Certifying Official) of , does hereby verify on behalf of said company to the (Name of Company)

City of Mesquite that said company does not Boycott Israel and will not Boycott Israel during the term of this contract.

Signature of Certifying Official

Title

Date of Certification

TO: All Awarded Vendors

RE: Insurance Verification

Dear Vendor:

The City of Mesquite has provided Insurance Certificate Administrators (ICA) authority to monitor certificates of insurance, endorsements and other policy information from our vendors and contractors. ICA will request, receive, evaluate, and order corrections from such companies.

ICA will provide the City of Mesquite with verification that any insurance document your agent or insurer certifies conforms to the contract requirements.

It is necessary that you have your agent or insurer promptly cooperate with ICA by having them provide the information ICA requests.

All correspondence regarding certificates of insurance and insurance policy information for the City of Mesquite should be sent to the following address. There is no need to provide copies to the City of Mesquite.

City of Mesquite c/o ICA input@icaprogram.com P.O. Box 2566 Fort Worth, TX 76113-2566 Phone: 817-332-5313

Please forward the enclosed instructions to your agent/broker. Thank you for your cooperation.

A. AMOUNTS OF INSURANCE

Contractor agrees to provide and to maintain the following types and amounts of insurance, for the term of this Contract.

Type Amount

1. Worker’s Compensation Statutory Limits and $100,000 Employer’s Liability per occurrence

2. Commercial (Public Liability) Bodily Injury:

including but not limited to: $500,000 per person $1,000,000 per occurrence and

A. Premises/Operations B. Independent Contractors C. Personal Injury Property Damage:

D. Products/Complete Operations $500,000 per occurrence E. Contractual Liability (insuring above indemnity provisions) with general aggregate of $1,000,000

3. Business (Commercial) Combined Single Limit/ Automobile Policy: $500,000

The preceding amounts notwithstanding, the City reserves the right to increase the minimum required insurance to be effective thirty (30) days after notice is sent to the address provided herein. The Contractor may pass through to the City all costs for obtaining the increase in the insurance coverage.

B. OTHER INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor understands that it is its sole responsibility to provide the required Certificate and that failure to comply within 10 business days after notice of award and according to the requirements of this article shall be a cause for termination of this Contract.

For any pesticide spraying performed, the City of Mesquite will require the successful bidder to carry Pollution Liability Insurance and Environmental Impairment Liability Insurance.

Insurance required herein shall be issued by a company or companies of sound and adequate financial responsibility and authorized to do business in the State of Texas. All policies shall be subject to examination and approval by the City Attorney’s office for their adequacy as to form, content, form of protection, and providing company.

Insurance required by this Contract for the City, as additional insured shall be primary insurance and not contributing with any other insurance available to City, under any third-party liability policy.

The Contractor further agrees that with respect to the above required insurances, the City shall:

1. Be named as additional insured/or an insured, on all required insurance except workers’ compensation.

Blanket Endorsements are acceptable in meeting this requirement if copies of the endorsements are provided along with the certificate. If using a form that has specific boxes labeled for additional insured, checking those specific boxes is acceptable in meeting this requirement as well.

2. Be provided with a waiver of subrogation, in favor of the City on all required insurance. Blanket Endorsements are acceptable in meeting this requirement if copies of the endorsements are provided along with the certificate. If using a form that has specific boxes labeled for waiver of subrogation, checking those specific boxes is acceptable in meeting this requirement as well.

3. Be provided with an unconditional 30 days’ advance written notice of cancellation or material change.

4. Prior to execution of this Agreement, proof of insurance shall be provided through the office of the City Secretary, or Designee, with either their original Certificate of Insurance or their insurance policy evidencing the above requirements. Thereafter, new certificates or copies of the policies shall be furnished prior to the expiration date of any prior certificate.

C. ADDITIONAL WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Definitions:

Certificate of coverage (“certificate”) A copy of a certificate of insurance, a certificate of authority to self-insure issued by the commission, or a coverage agreement showing statutory Worker’s Compensation insurance coverage for the person’s or entity’s employees providing services on a project, for the duration of the project.

Duration of the project - includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until the contractors’/person’s work on the project has been completed and accepted by the governmental entity.

Persons providing services on the project (subcontractor” in 406.096) - includes all persons or entitles performing all or part of the services the contractor has undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes, without limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers, owner-operators, employees of any such entity or employees of any entity, which furnishes persons to provide services on the project. “Services” include, without limitation, providing, hauling, or other service related to a project. “Services” does not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets.

2. The contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements. Which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011 (44) for all employees of the contractor providing services on the project, for the duration of the project.

3. The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior to being awarded the contract.

4. If the coverage period shown on the contractor’s current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project, the contractor must, prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended.

5. The Contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide to the governmental entity:

(a) a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the governmental entity will have on file certificates of coverage for all persons providing services on the project; and

(b) no later than seven days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project.

6. The Contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter.

1. Company Name:

Company Address:

Company Phone Number: Company Email:

Dates Held Contract: Contract Amount:

Work Description:

2. Company Name:

Company Phone Number: Company Email:

3. Company Name:

Company Phone Number: Company Email:

4. Company Name:

Company Phone Number: Company Email:

5. Company Name:

Company Phone Number: Company Email:

I hereby certify that the information contained in this proposal and any attachments is true and correct and may be viewed as an accurate representation of proposed services to be provided by this organization. I certify that no employee or agent of the City of Mesquite has assisted in the preparation of this proposal. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the requirements and provisions of the solicitation and that (name of organization) will comply with the regulations and other applicable local, state and federal regulations and directives in the implementation of this contract.

I also certify that I have read and understood all sections of this solicitation and will comply with all the terms and conditions as stated; and furthermore that I (printed name) certify that I am the (title) of the organization or other eligible entity named as offeror and respondent herein and that I am legally authorized to sign this offer and to submit it to the City of Mesquite, on behalf of said offeror by authority of its governing body.

Signature

Type/Print Name

Title

Date

The City of Mesquite, Texas, is located in eastern Dallas County and western Kaufman County. The old downtown section of Mesquite is approximately 13 miles from downtown Dallas. The incorporated area of Mesquite is approximately 50 square miles. The City has 20 departments that provides a full range of services, including police and fire protection, streets, health and sanitation services, libraries, parks and recreation, public improvements, planning and zoning, and general administrative services. Additionally, water and sewer utility services, drainage utility services, municipal airport, the municipal golf course and an arts center are provided for citizens.

The City of Mesquite is a Home Rule City operating under a Council-Manager form of government. The City Council consists of the Mayor and six council members. Council members serve two-year terms and are responsible for appointing the City Manager, Municipal Judge, City Attorney, City Secretary, and members of various boards and commissions. The City Manager serves as the administrative head of the municipal government and is responsible for carrying out policies and for daily management of the City.

The City of Mesquite (City) seeks to establish an annual contract for comprehensive uniform rental services and accessories to support various municipal departments and personnel. This contract will provide a reliable, cost-effective solution for maintaining professional appearance standards across City operations while ensuring consistent availability of clean, well-maintained uniforms and related accessories. The intent is to solicit proposals from qualified firms to provide complete uniform rental services including regular delivery, pickup, laundering, pressing, and maintenance of all garments as well as accessories for the uniforms such as patches and the rental and laundering/servicing of floor mats, towels and mops. Services must encompass inventory management, damage replacement, and size exchanges to accommodate personnel changes and service changes throughout the contract term. The contractor must maintain adequate stock levels to ensure uninterrupted service delivery to all City of Mesquite facilities listed below.

All uniforms must display City branding through embroidered logos, patches or screen printing as specified. The contractor shall provide design services for logo placement according to specifications below and ensure consistent application across all garment types. Custom embroidery must be durable and maintain appearance through repeated industrial laundering cycles.

Please provide all information required in each of the following categories. Proposals that do not include all the required information will be disqualified.

Please refer to the “Mesquite Brand Standards” Exhibit (attached) for City Approved Logos (page 14), Color Palette (page 20), visual examples of apparel, department patches, department name guidelines and logo guidelines (pages 27-31).

Each employee is to receive 11 sets of uniforms (unless otherwise noted) – a combination of 11 shirts and 11 pants/shorts, to be determined by each employee/department supervisor.

Mesquite Metro Airport (approximately 5 employees)

1. Airport Shirt

a. Short Sleeve Polo Shirt

b. Moisture wicking

c. Embroidered with FBO logo

d. Color preference is red *A sample of shirt and color shall be submitted with proposal.

2. Airport Cargo Work Pants

a. 65% poly – 35% cotton twill cargo pants

b. No cuffs

c. Side and hip pockets

d. Color preference is dark grey *A sample of trouser and color shall be submitted with proposal.

3. Airport Cargo Work Shorts

a. Comfort waist, stretch fabric

b. Lightweight, breathable pant

c. Zipper with buttons

d. Safety stitched inseam and side seam

e. 11” inseam

f. No cuffs

g. Wide tunnel belt loops

h. Side and hip pockets

i. Color preference is dark grey *A sample of shorts and color shall be submitted with proposal.

Mesquite Arts Center (approximately 2 employees)

1. Arts Center Shirt

a. Oxford Style Shirt

b. Sleeve – long/short or mixed – employee shall have the option

c. Set-in hemmed sleeves, side vents

d. Embroidered with City Logo on Left Chest

e. Embroidered with Employee First Name on Right Chest

f. Color preference is white A sample of shirt and color shall be submitted with proposal.

2. Arts Center Shirt (1 polo shirt to be provided to each employee)

a. Short Sleeve Polo Shirt

b. Moisture wicking

c. Embroidered with City Logo on Left Chest

d. Embroidered with Employee First Name on Right Chest

e. Color preference is white *A sample of shirt and color shall be submitted with proposal.

3. Arts Center Trouser

a. 65% Dacron/Polyester – 35% cotton twill/utility pants

b. Non-roll, dress style waistband with button closure

c. Safety stitched inseam and side seam

d. Heavy-duty brass zipper

e. Belt loops

f. Color preference is black A sample of trouser and color shall be submitted with proposal.

4. Arts Center Shorts (1 pair of shorts to be provided to each employee)

a. 65% Dacron/Polyester – 35% cotton twill/utility shorts

b. Non-roll, dress style waistband with button closure

c. 11” inseam

d. Safety stitched inseam and side seam

e. Heavy-duty brass zipper

f. Belt loops

g. Color preference is black A sample of trouser and color shall be submitted with proposal.

Mesquite Golf Course (approximately 4 employees) Please note: Golf Course employees receive 13 sets of uniforms – a combination of 13 shirts and 13 pants/shorts, to be determined by the employee/supervisor.

1. Golf Course Shirt

a. Vented/air flow/moisture wicking material

b. Two (2) chest pockets with buttons with pencil/pen stall

c. Sleeve – long/short or mixed – employee shall have the option

d. Color preference is grey

e. Golf Course Logo and Employee Name Patches to be sewn as indicated below A sample of shirt and color shall be submitted with proposal.

2. Golf Course Trouser

a. Comfort waist, stretch fabric

b. Lightweight, breathable pant

c. Zipper with buttons

d. Safety stitched inseam and side seam

e. No cuffs

f. Wide tunnel belt loops

g. Side and hip pockets with multi-pocket storage

h. Color preference is dark grey A sample of trouser and color shall be submitted with proposal.

3. Golf Course Shorts

a. Comfort waist, stretch fabric

b. Lightweight, breathable short

c. Zipper with buttons

d. Safety stitched inseam and side seam

e. 11” inseam

f. No cuffs

g. Wide tunnel belt loops

h. Side and hip pockets

i. Color preference is dark grey A sample of trouser and color shall be submitted with proposal.

Print Shop (3), Facilities Maintenance (21), Equipment Services (19), Streets (47), Traffic (8), Utilities (77), Parks Services (46), Warehouse (4), Commercial Solid Waste (21), Residential Solid Waste (65) (Total ~311 employees)

1. Industrial Shirt (Available in Men’s and Women’s Cut)

a. Vented/air flow/moisture wicking material

b. Two (2) chest pockets with buttons with pencil/pen stall

c. Sleeve – long/short or mixed – employee shall have the option

d. Color preference is grey

e. City Logo and Employee Name Patches to be sewn as indicated below A sample of shirt and color shall be submitted with proposal.

2. Utility Cargo Trouser (Available in Men’s and Women’s Cut)

a. Comfort waist, stretch fabric

b. Lightweight, breathable pant

c. Zipper with buttons

d. Safety stitched inseam and side seam

e. No cuffs

f. Wide tunnel belt loops

g. Side and hip pockets with multi-pocket storage

h. Color preference is dark grey or navy blue (Navy blue is applicable for Equipment Services staff only.)

A sample of trouser shall be submitted with proposal.

3. Cargo Work Shorts (Available in Men’s and Women’s Cut) (for Parks and Warehouse only)

a. Comfort waist, stretch fabric

b. Lightweight, breathable short

c. Zipper with buttons

d. Safety stitched inseam and side seam

e. 11” inseam

f. No cuffs

g. Wide tunnel belt loops

h. Side and hip pockets

i. Color preference is dark grey A sample of shorts and color shall be submitted with proposal.

4. ANSI/High Visibility Compliance Shirt (for Utilities, Streets, Traffic and Solid Waste only)

a. Striping configuration must meet ANSI standards

b. Allow for 360-degree visibility of all angles

c. Vented/air flow mesh/moisture wicking material

d. Front chest pocket with pencil/pen stall

e. Sleeve – long/short or mixed – employee shall have the option

f. City Logo and Employee Name Patches to be sewn as indicated below A sample of shirt shall be submitted with proposal.

5. Utility Cargo Trouser with ANSI/High Visibility Trim (for Utilities, Streets, Traffic and Solid Waste only)

a. Striping configuration must meet ANSI standards

b. Comfort waist, stretch fabric

c. Lightweight, breathable pant

d. Zipper with buttons

e. Safety stitched inseam and side seam

f. No cuffs

g. Wide tunnel belt loops

h. Side and hip pockets with multi-pocket storage

i. Color preference is dark grey A sample of trouser shall be submitted with proposal.

6. Flame Resistant Shirt (for Welders only)

a. 100% cotton twill

b. Two (2) chest pockets with buttons with pencil/pen stall

c. Long Sleeve

d. Color preference is navy blue

e. City Logo and Employee Name Patches to be sewn as indicated below A sample of shirt and color shall be submitted with proposal.

7. Flame Resistant Trouser (for Welders only)

a. 88/12 Flame Resistant Cotton/Nylon

b. Comfort waist, stretch fabric

c. Lightweight, breathable pant

d. Zipper with buttons

e. Safety stitched inseam and side seam

f. No cuffs

g. Wide tunnel belt loops

h. Side and hip pockets with multi-pocket storage

i. Color preference is navy blue

Managerial Employees (approximately 39 employees)

1. Executive Shirt

a. Base Bid: 65% Dacron – 35% cotton broadcloth

b. Collars and cuffs shall be lined and topstitched. Collar with two-way banded button or banded stay collar

c. Two (2) chest pockets with buttons

d. Sleeve – long/short or mixed – employee shall have option

e. Color preference is white A sample of shirt and color shall be submitted with proposal.

2. Executive Trouser (Employee shall have the option of regular or western cut)

a. Base Bid: 100% Polyester rib knit or double knit

b. All season type

c. Brass zipper and french tab for smooth front – no buttons

d. Cotton pocketing and trim styled with straight side pockets

e. No cuffs

f. “Ban-roll” waistline

g. Color preference is dark grey A sample of trouser shall be submitted with proposal.

3. Alternative Executive Trouser (Employee shall have the option of regular or western cut)

a. Base Bid: 65% Polyester – 35% cotton

b. Pleated front with button closure

c. Cotton pocketing and trim styled with straight side pockets; however, cargo pockets are preferred.

d. No cuffs

e. “Ban-roll” waistline

f. Color preference is dark grey

Please note: All samples must be submitted prior to the proposal deadline. Samples shall be clearly labeled with Company’s name. All costs for shipping and handling of samples will be the responsibility of the proposer. Samples will be returned to the vendor if requested at the vendor’s expense. Samples shall include one pair of trousers, one pair of shorts and one shirt in each category (polo, executive, industrial and ANSI).

The contractor will work with each department/division for the rental of jackets and/or coveralls for their respective department/division, as needed.

Windbreakers/Rain Jackets – Year-Round Basis, as needed

1. Weather Resistant Nylon Jacket; Water-repellant Jacket

a. To be made available in high visibility for Streets, Utilities and Solid Waste

b. 100% polyester shell

c. 100% polyester jersey lining with mesh insets at gussets for added breathability

d. Snap front closure

e. Interior pocket with front slash pockets

f. Raglan sleeves

g. Drawcord hem with toggles

h. Color preference is black A sample shall be submitted with proposal.

2. Water-Resistant Soft-Shell Jacket

a. To be made available in high visibility for Streets, Utilities and Solid Waste

b. Fleece lining

c. Zipper front closure

d. Interior pocket

e. Color preference is black A sample shall be submitted with proposal.

Jackets – Rental from approximately November–March, as needed (to be chosen by each employee)

1. Quilted Flannel Lined Hooded Jacket

a. To be made available in high visibility for Streets, Utilities and Solid Waste

b. Zipper front closure

c. Two deep front pockets

d. Durable construction on all seams

e. Color preference is black A sample shall be submitted with proposal.

2. Quilted Flannel Lined Jacket

a. To be made available in high visibility for Streets, Utilities and Solid Waste

b. Relaxed fit and mobility

c. Zipper front closure

d. Chest, front and interior pockets

e. Durable construction on all seams

f. Color preference is black A sample shall be submitted with proposal.

3. Quilted Lined Jacket

a. To be made available in high visibility for Streets, Utilities and Solid Waste

b. Zipper front closure

c. Two front slash pockets

d. Color preference is black A sample shall be submitted with proposal.

Insulated Coveralls – Rental from approximately November–March, as needed

1. Insulated Coveralls

a. To be made available in high visibility for Streets, Utilities and Solid Waste

b. Full-zipper front; zips waist-to-ankle with storm flaps

c. Elastic waist inserts

d. Hemmed sleeves with knit storm cuffs

e. Two chest pockets and two inner pockets

f. Allows for freedom of movement

g. Color preference is black A sample shall be submitted with proposal.

All artwork will be furnished to the successful proposer. City Logo colors are Mesquite Green and Flame Orange (Pantone® 3435 C and Pantone® 180 C) on white background. Please refer to page 20 of the “Brand Standards” Exhibit for logo colors.

Department Patches – All other Departments (page 31 of “Brand Standards” Exhibit)

Utilize patches with black border for logo and name Utilize “Real. Texas. Service.” tagline logo Logo patch shall be sewn on left chest panel Name patch shall be sewn on right chest panel Use Last Name only Arial Narrow font, black for the employee and department names Last Name in ALL CAPS Department name in ALL CAPS should be a smaller point size located under the employee name.

A sample of Department patch shall be submitted with proposal.

Examples of Patches:

Walk-Off Mats Mats to be clean and replaced on a weekly basis at various locations as determined in the Delivery Locations list below.

Worn or torn mats are to be replaced as necessary.

Walk-off Mat – 3’ x 4’ (color to be selected) Walk-off Mat – 4’ x 6’ (color to be selected) Walk-off Mat – 3’ x 5’ (color to be selected) Walk-off Mat – 3’ x 10’ (color to be selected)

Mops Mops to be delivered on a weekly basis at various locations as determined in the Delivery Locations list below.

Mops 36” size Mops 48” size

Fender Covers Fender covers to be delivered on a weekly basis. A total of 12 shall be maintained in supplier inventory.

Towels

Bath Towels to be delivered on a weekly basis to locations specified in the Delivery Locations list below. Towels are 100% cotton and measure 20” x 40”. A total of 200 shall be maintained in supplier inventory.

Bar Towels to be delivered on a weekly basis to locations specified in the Delivery Locations list below.

Wipers to be delivered on a weekly basis to locations specified in the Delivery Locations list below.

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