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R2020-199 2020-10-12
RESOLUTION NO. R2020-199 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, authorizing the City Manager or his designee to participate in an interlocal pricing arrangement with the Interlocal Purchasing System for monthly preventative maintenance and repairs associated with Dectron Pool Dehumidifiers, with McMillan James Equipment Company, in the estimated amount of $128,950.00, for the period beginning November 1, 2020 through October 31, 2021. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: Section 1. That interlocal cooperative pricing was obtained for monthly preventative maintenance and repairs associated with Dectron Pool Dehumidifiers. Section 2. That the City Council hereby awards a bid to McMillan James Equipment Company, in the estimated amount of $128,950.00. Section 3. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute a contract for monthly preventative maintenance and repairs associated with Dectron Pool Dehumidifiers. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 12th day of October, A.D., 2020. AT C""STAL ' IAN, TRMC, CMC CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: ()yr DARRIN M. COKER CITY ATTORNEY TOM REID MAYOR City of Pearland 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland, TX 77581 General Services Contract This Contract (Contract) is made between the City of Pearland, Texas (City), and Contractor. The City and Contractor agree to the terms and conditions of this Contract, which consists of the following parts: 1. Summary of Contract Terms II. Signatures III. Standard Contractual Provisions IV. Special Terms and Conditions V. Additional Contract Attachments I. Summary of Contract Terms. Contractor: McMillan James Equipment Company 6767 Portwest Dr., Suite 150 Houston, TX 77024 Description of Services: Contractor will provide monthly preventative maintenance and repair services associated with two (2) Dectron Pool Dehumidifiers, for the City of Pearland, per the specifications of vendor Service Agreement dated October 1, 2020 and TIPS Contract #200201, R2020-199. Contract Type: Unit Price Contract, Estimated Amount of $128,950.00. Effective Date: November 1, 2020 Termination Date: October 31, 2021 Renewal: Two renewal options available, upon the mutual agreement of both parties. II. Signatures. By signing below, the parties agree to the terms of this Contract: CITY OF PEARLAND: CONTRACTOR agaally signed by John Mccarter John MrrarterAssistant Finance Director Date )/14 cn-lohnAlccarte,o=Crtyof 11-13-2020 Pearland. oo=Finance. *Si • ned .ate: /� sr• Z.,.� City - nager Assistant City Manager Director Superintendent/Manager *Contract Signature Authority: T 4-r1 p G Date: ///i b Superintendent/Manager -$5,999 or less Director - $6,000 to $30,000 City Manager/Assistant City Managers - $30,001 to $50,000 City Council Resolution - $50,000+ Page 1 of 4 III. Standard Contractual Provisions. A. Definitions. Contract means this Standard Services Contract. Services means the services for which the City solicited bids or received proposals as described in Exhibit A, attached hereto. B. Services and Payment. Contractor will furnish Services to the City in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in this Contract. Contractor will bill the City for the Services provided at intervals of at least 30 days, except for the final billing. The City shall pay Contractor for the Services in accordance with the terms of this Contract, but all payments to be made by the City to Contractor, including the time of payment and the payment of interest on overdue amounts, are subject to the applicable provisions of Chapter 2251 of the Government Code. C. Termination Provisions. (1) City Termination for Convenience. Under this paragraph, the City may terminate this Contract during its term at any time for the City's own convenience where the Contractor is not in default by giving written notice to Contractor. If the City terminates this Contract under this paragraph, the City will pay the Contractor for all services rendered in accordance with this Contract to the date of termination. (2) Termination for Default. Either party to this Contract may terminate this Contract as provided in this paragraph if the other party fails to comply with its terms. The party alleging the default will give the other party notice of the default in writing citing the terms of the Contract that have been breached and what action the defaulting party must take to cure the default. If the party in default fails to cure the default as specified in the notice, the party giving the notice of default may terminate this Contract by written notice to the other party, specifying the date of termination. Termination of this Contract under this paragraph does not affect the right of either party to seek remedies for breach of the Contract as allowed by law, including any damages or costs suffered by either party. (3) Multi -Year Contracts and Funding. If this Contract extends beyond the City's fiscal year in which it becomes effective or provides for the City to make any payment during any of the City's fiscal years following the City's fiscal year in which this Contract becomes effective and the City fails to appropriate funds to make any required Contract payment for that successive fiscal year and there are no funds from the City's sale of debt instruments to make the required payment, then this Contract automatically terminates at the beginning of the first day of the City's successive fiscal year of the Contract for which the City has not appropriated funds or otherwise provided for funds to make a required payment under the Contract. D. Liability and Indemnity. Any provision of any attached contract document that limits the Contractor's liability to the City or releases the Contractor from liability to the City for actual or compensatory damages, loss, or costs arising from the performance of this Contract or that provides for contractual indemnity by one party to the other party to this Contract is not applicable or effective under this Contract. Except where an Additional Contract Document provided by the City provides otherwise, each party to this Contract is responsible for defending against and liable for paying any claim, suit, or judgment for damages, loss, or costs arising from that party's negligent acts or omissions in the performance of this Contract in accordance with applicable law. This provision does not affect the right of either party to this Contract who is sued by a third party for acts or omissions arising from this Contract to bring in the other party to this Contract as a third -party defendant as allowed by law. E. Assignment. The Contractor shall not assign this Contract without the prior written consent of the City. F. Law Governing and Venue. This Contract is governed by the law of the State of Texas and a lawsuit may only be prosecuted on this Contract in a court of competent jurisdiction located in or having jurisdiction in Brazoria County, Texas. G. Entire Contract. This Contract represents the entire Contract between the City and the Contractor and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or contracts, either written or oral. This Contract may be amended only by written instrument signed by both parties. H. Independent Contractor. Contractor shall perform the work under this Contract as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the City. The City has no right to supervise, direct, or control the Contractor or Contractor's officers or employees in the means, methods, or details of the work to be performed by Contractor under this Contract. The City and Contractor agree that the work performed under this Contract is not inherently dangerous, that Contractor will perform the work in a workmanlike manner, and that Contractor will take proper care and precautions to insure the safety of Contractor's officers and employees. I. Dispute Resolution Procedures. The Contractor and City desire an expeditious means to resolve any disputes that may arise between them regarding this Contract. If either party disputes any matter relating to this Contract, the parties agree to try in good faith, before bringing any legal action, to settle the dispute by submitting the matter to mediation before a third party who will be selected by agreement of the parties. The parties will each pay one- half of the mediator's fees. J. Attorney's Fees. Should either party to this Contract bring suit against the other party for breach of contract or for any other cause relating to this Contract, neither party will seek or be entitled to an award of attorney's fees or other costs relating to the suit. K. Severability. If a court finds or rules that any part of this Contract is invalid or unlawful, the remainder of the Contract continues to be binding on the parties. IV. Special Terms or Conditions. None. V. Additional Contract Documents. The following specified documents attached to this Contract are part of this Contract. Any provision contained in the Contractor's Additional Contract Documents that conflicts with this Contract shall have no legal effect. A. Contractor's Additional Contract Documents: 1. The contractors response to vendor Service Agreement dated October 1, 2020 and TIPS Contract #200201, R2020-199 shall be construed as additional contract documents. 2. Executed Contractor Insurance Requirements & Agreement (required insurance certificate[s] shall be in possession of City at actual commencement of work). B. City's Additional Contract Documents: 1. Scope of Services as listed on the attached. EXHIBIT A CONTRACTOR'S SCOPE OF SERVICES Scope of services shall consist of the contractor providing monthly preventative maintenance and repair services associated with two (2) Dectron Pool Dehumidifiers services for the City of Pearland, as needed, per the specifications of vendor Service Agreement dated October 1, 2020 and TIPS Contract #200201, R2020-199. Pricing is as follows per contractor's response to the same, as listed on the attached pages: Exhibit A —TIPS Vendor Agreement Contract #200201 Exhibit B — McMillan James Service Agreement dated October 1, 2020 Exhibit A Between TIPS VENDOR AGREEMENT (JOC) McMillan James Equipment Company, LP and (Company Name) THE INTER LOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS), a Department of Texas Education Service Center Region 8 for TIPS RCSP 200201 Trades, Labor and Materials (JOC) General Information The Vendor Agreement ("Agreement") made and entered into by and between The Interlocal Purchasing System (hereinafter referred to as "TIPS" respectfully) a government cooperative purchasing program authorized by the Region 8 Education Service Center, having its principal place of business at 4845 US Hwy 271 North, Pittsburg, Texas 75686. This Agreement consists of the provisions set forth below, including provisions of all Attachments referenced herein. In the event of a conflict between the provisions set forth below and those contained in any Attachment, the provisions set forth shall control. The Vendor Agreement shall include and incorporate by reference this Agreement, the terms and conditions, special terms and conditions, any agreed upon amendments, as well as all of the sections of the solicitation as posted, including any addenda and the awarded vendor's proposal. Once signed, if an awarded vendor's proposal varies or is unclear in any way from the TIPS Agreement, TIPS, at its sole discretion, will decide which provision will prevail. Other documents to be included are the awarded vendor's proposals, task orders, purchase orders and any adjustments which have been issued. If deviations are submitted to TIPS by the proposing vendor as provided by and within the solicitation process, this Agreement may be amended to incorporate any agreed deviations. The following pages will constitute the Agreement between the successful vendors(s) and TIPS. Bidders shall state, in a separate writing, and include with their proposal response, any required exceptions or deviations from these terms, conditions, and specifications. If agreed to by TIPS, they will be incorporated into the final Agreement. A Purchase Order, Agreement or Contract is the TIPS Member's approval providing the authority to proceed with the negotiated delivery order under the Agreement. Special terms and conditions as agreed to between the vendor and TIPS Member should be added as addenda to the Purchase Order, Agreement or Contract. Items such as certificate of insurance, bonding requirements, small or disadvantaged business goals are some of the addenda possible. TIPS Vendor Agreement JOC Ver. 01312020_sr Page 1 Terms and Conditions Conflicts with RS Means Unit Price Book If the terms of the solicitation referenced RS Means Unit Price Book occur, the RS Means Book shall control if it determines the legality of the solicitation award as it relates to the requisite Means Unit Price Book. Freight All quotes to members shall provide a line item for cost for freight or shipping regardless if there is a charge or not. If no charge for freight or shipping, indicate by stating "No Charge" or "$0" or other similar indication. Otherwise, all shipping, freight or delivery changes shall be passed through to the TIPS Member at cost with no markup and said charges shall be agreed by the TIPS Member unless alternative shipping terms are agreed by TIPS as a result of the proposal award. Warranty Conditions All new supplies equipment and services shall include manufacturer's minimum standard warranty unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Vendor shall be legally permitted to sell, or an authorized dealer, distributor or manufacturer for all products offered for sale to TIPS Members. All equipment proposed shall be new unless clearly stated in writing. Customer Support The Vendor shall provide timely and accurate customer support for orders to TIPS Members as agreed by the Parties. Vendors shall respond to such requests within a commercially reasonable time after receipt of the request. If support and/or training is a line item sold or packaged with a sale, support shall be as agreed with the TIPS Member. Agreements Agreements for purchase will normally be put into effect by means of a contract, agreement or purchase order(s) executed by authorized agents of the participating government entities. Davis Bacon Act Davis Bacon Act requirements will be met when Federal Funds are used for construction and/or repair of buildings or as otherwise required by applicable statute or regulation. Other Wage Rates Other wage rates may be required by some TIPS Members and acceptance of a project by the Vendor may require the Vendor to comply with the TIPS Member's required wage rate. Tax exempt status Most TIPS Members are tax exempt and the related laws of the jurisdiction of the TIPS Member shall apply. Assignments of Agreements No assignment of Agreement may be made without the prior written approval of TIPS. Payment for delivered goods and services can only be made to the awarded Vendor, Vendor designated reseller or vendor assigned company. Disclosures - Vendor and TIPS affirm that he/she, or any authorized employees or agents, has not given, offered to give, nor intends to give at any time hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, TIPS Vendor Agreement JOC Ver. 01312020_sr Page 2 gratuity, special discount, trip, favor or service to a public servant in connection with this Agreement. • Vendor shall attach, in writing, a complete description of any and all relationships that might be considered a conflict of interest in doing business with the TIPS program. • The Vendor affirms that, to the best of his/her knowledge, the offer has been arrived at independently, and is submitted without collusion with anyone to obtain information or gain any favoritism that would in any way limit competition or give an unfair advantage over other vendors in the award of this Agreement. Term and Renewal of Agreements The Agreement with TIPS is for two (2) years with an option for renewal for additional two (2) consecutive one- year terms years. Total term of Agreement can be up to the number of years provided in the solicitation or as limited by statute. The option renewal year one shall be automatically renewed unless either party objects or terminates the agreement as provided herein at "Termination for Convenience". The Second one-year renewal term is only if both Parties agree. Automatic Renewal Clauses Incorporated in Awarded Vendor Agreements with TIPS Members Resulting from the Solicitation and with the Vendor Named in this Agreement. No Agreement for goods or services with a TIPS Member by the awarded vendor named in this Agreement that results from the solicitation award named in this Agreement, may incorporate an automatic renewal clause that exceeds month to month terms with which the TIPS Member must comply. All renewal terms incorporated in an Agreement by the vendor with the TIPS Member shall only be valid and enforceable when the vendor receives written confirmation by purchase order, executed Agreement or other written instruction issued by the TIPS Member for any renewal period. The purpose of this clause is to avoid a TIPS Member inadvertently renewing an Agreement during a period in which the governing body of the TIPS Member has not properly appropriated and budgeted the funds to satisfy the Agreement renewal. This term is not negotiable and any Agreement between a TIPS Member and a TIPS awarded vendor with an automatic renewal clause that conflicts with these terms is rendered void and unenforcea ble. Shipments The Vendor shall ship, deliver or provide ordered products or services within a commercially reasonable time after the receipt of the order from the TIPS Member. If a delay in said delivery is anticipated, the Vendor shall notify TIPS Member as to why delivery is delayed and shall provide an estimated time for completion of the order. TIPS or the requesting entity may cancel the order if estimated delivery time is not acceptable or not as agreed by the pa rties. Invoices The awarded Vendor shall submit invoices or payment requests to the TIPS Member participating entity clearly stating "Per TIPS Agreement # xxxxxxx." Each invoice or pay request shall include the TIPS Member's purchase order number or other identifying designation as provided in the order or contract by the TIPS Member. If applicable, the shipment tracking number or pertinent information for verification of TIPS Member receipt shall be made available upon request. Pricing Price increases will be honored according to the terms of the solicitation. However, the Vendor shall honor previous prices for thirty (30) days after written notification to TIPS of an increase, except any price changes related to the, then current, RS Means Unit Price Book is valid. Price of a specific Job Order Contract proposal to a TIPS Member shall not change within 60 days of date of proposal as a result of an updated RS Means Unit Price Book TIPS Vendor Agreement JOC Ver. 01312020_sr Page 3 unless agreed by the TIPS Member. All pricing submitted to TIPS shall include the participation fee, as provided in the solicitation, to be remitted to TIPS by the Vendor. Vendor will not show adding the fee to the invoice presented to customer. Failure to render the participation fee to TIPS shall constitute a breach of this agreement and shall be grounds for termination of this agreement and any other agreement held with TIPS. Participation Fees and Reporting of Sales to TIPS by Vendor The Participation Fee that was published as part of the Solicitation and the fee published is the legally effective fee, along with any fee conditions stated in the Solicitation. Collection of the fees by TIPS is required under Texas Government Code §791.011 Et seq. Fees are due on all TIPS purchases reported by either Vendor or Member. Fees are due to TIPS upon payment by the Member to the Vendor, Reseller or Vendor Assigned Dealer. Vendor, Reseller or Vendor Assigned Dealer agrees to pay the participation fee to TIPS for all Agreement sales upon receipt of payment including partial payment, from the Member Entity or as otherwise agreed by TIPS in writing and signed by an authorized signatory of TIPS. Thus, when an awarded Vendor, Reseller or Vendor Assigned Dealer receives any amount of payment, even partial payment, for a TIPS sale, the legally effective fee for that amount is due to TIPS from the Vendor. Reporting of Sales to TIPS by Vendor Vendor is required to report all sales under the TIPS contract to TIPS. If the TIPS Member entity requesting a price from the awarded Vendor requests the TIPS contract, Vendor must include the TIPS Contract number on any communications with the TIPS Member entity. To report sales, the Vendor must login to the TIPS Vendor Portal online at https://www.tips-usa.com/vendors form.cfm and click on the PO's and Payments tab. Pages 3-7 of the Vendor Portal User Guide will walk you through the process of reporting sales to TIPS. Please refer to the TIPS Acco unting FAQ's for more information about reporting sales and if you have further questions, contact the Accounting Team at accounting@tips-usa.com. The Vendor or vendor assigned dealers are responsible for keeping record of all sales that go through the TIPS Agreement and submitting same to TIPS. Failure to render the participation fee to TIPS shall constitute a breach of this agreement with our parent governmental entity, Texas Education Service Center Region 8, as established by the Texas legislature and shall be grounds for termination of this agreement and any other agreement held with TIPS and possible legal action. Any overpayment of participation fees to TIPS by a Vendor will be refunded to the Vendor within ninety (90) days of receipt of notification if TIPS receives written notification of the overpayment not later than the expiration of six (6) months from the date of overpayment and TIPS determines that the amount was not legally due to TIPS pursuant to this agreement and applicable law. It is the Vendor's responsibility to identify which sales are TIPS Agreement sales and pay the correct participation fee due for TIPS Agreement sales. Any notification of overpayment received by TIPS after the expiration of six (6) months from the date of overpayment will be non-refundable. Region 8 ESC and TIPS reserve the right to extend the six (6) month deadline to notify if approved by the Region 8 ESC Board of Directors. TIPS reserves all rights under the law to collect the fees due. Please contact TIPS at tips@tips-usa.com or call (866) 839-8477 if you have questions about paying fees. Indemnity The Vendor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless and defend TIPS, TIPS Member(s), officers and employees from and against all claims and suits by third parties for damages, injuries to persons (including death), property damages, losses, and expenses including court costs and reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of, or resulting from, Vendor's work under this Agreement, including all such causes of action based upon common, constitutional, or statutory law, or based in whole or in part, upon allegations of negligent or intentional acts on the part of the Vendor, its officers, employees, agents, subcontractors, licensees, or invitees. Parties found liable shall pay their proportionate share of damages as agreed by the parties or as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction over the case. NO LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARE PERMITTED OR AGREED BY TIPS/ESC REGION 8. Per Texas Education Code §44.032(f), reasonable Attorney's fees TIPS Vendor Agreement JOC Ver. 01312020_sr Page 4 are recoverable by the prevailing party in any dispute resulting in litigation. State of Texas Franchise Tax By signature hereon, the bidder hereby certifies that he/she is not currently delinquent in the payment of any franchise taxes owed the State of Texas under Chapter 171, Tax Code. Miscellaneous The Vendor acknowledges and agrees that continued participation in TIPS is subject to TIPS sole discretion and that any Vendor may be removed from the participation in the Program at any time with or without cause. Nothing in the Agreement or in any other communication between TIPS and the Vendor may be construed as a guarantee that TIPS or TIPS Members will submit any orders at any time. TIPS reserves the right to request additional proposals for items or services already on Agreement at any time. Purchase Order Pricing/Product Deviation If a deviation of pricing/product on a purchase order or contract modification occurs, TIPS is to be notified within five (5) business days of receipt of change order. Termination for Convenience of TIPS Agreement Only TIPS reserves the right to terminate this agreement for cause or no cause for convenience with a thirty (30) days prior written notice. Termination for convenience is conditionally required under Federal Regulations 2 CFR part 200 if the customer is using federal funds for the procurement. All purchase orders presented to the Vendor, but not fulfilled by the Vendor, by a TIPS Member prior to the actual termination of this agreement shall be honored at the option of the TIPS Member. The awarded Vendor may terminate the agreement with ninety (90) days prior written notice to TIPS 4845 US Hwy North, Pittsburg, Texas 75686. The vendor will be paid for goods and services delivered prior to the termination provided that the goods and services were delivered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the terminated agreement. This termination clause does not affect the sales agreements executed by the Vendor and the TIPS Member customer pursuant to this agreement. TIPS Members may negotiate a termination for convenience clause that meets the needs of the transaction based on applicable factors, such as funding sources or other needs. TIPS Member Purchasing Procedures Usually, purchase orders or their equal are issued by participating TIPS Member to the awarded vendor and should indicate on the order that the purchase is per the applicable TIPS Agreement Number. Orders are typically emailed to TIPS at tipspo@tips-usa.com. • Awarded Vendor delivers goods/services directly to the participating member. • Awarded Vendor invoices the participating TIPS Member directly. • Awarded Vendor receives payment directly from the participating member. • Fees are due to TIPS upon payment by the Member to the Vendor. Vendor agrees to pay the participation fee to TIPS for all Agreement sales upon receipt of payment including partial payment, from the Member Entity or as otherwise agreed by TIPS in writing and signed by an authorized signatory of TIPS. Form of Agreement and Reporting If a vendor submitting an offer requires TIPS and/or TIPS Member to sign an additional agreement, a copy of the proposed agreement must be included with the proposal to the TIPS Member. TIPS does not require a review of a TIPS Member's Job Order contract TYPE AIA or other similar Contract provided by the TIPS Member. This clause does not relieve the Vendor from the responsibility to report the contract execution and the amount of the contract and any change orders. TIPS Vendor Agreement JOC Ver. 01312020_sr Page 5 Licenses Awarded Vendor shall maintain, in current status, all federal, state and local licenses, bonds and permits required for the operation of the business conducted by awarded Vendor. Awarded Vendor shall remain reasonably fully informed of and in compliance with all ordinances and regulations pertaining to the lawful provision of goods or services under the Agreement. TIPS and TIPS Members reserves the right to stop work and/or cancel an order or terminate this or any other sales Agreement of any awarded Vendor whose license(s) required for performance under this Agreement have expired, lapsed, are suspended or terminated subject to a 30-day cure period unless prohibited by applicable statue or regulation. Novation If awarded Vendor sells or transfers all assets, rights or the entire portion of the assets or rights required to perform this Agreement, a successor in interest must guarantee to perform all obligations under this Agreement. A simple change of name agreement will not change the Agreement obligations of awarded vendor. TIPS will consider Contract Assignments on a case by case basis. TIPS must be notified within five (5) business days of the transfer of assets or rights. Site Requirements (when applicable to service or job) Cleanup: Awarded vendor shall clean up and remove all debris and rubbish resulting from their work as required or directed by TIPS Member. Upon completion of work, the premises shall be left in good repair and an orderly, neat, clean and unobstructed condition. Preparation:Awardedvendor shall not begin a project for which TIPS Member has not prepared the site, unless awarded vendor does the preparation work at no cost, or until TIPS Member includes the cost of site preparation in a purchase order. Site preparation includes, but is not limited to: moving furniture, installing wiring for networks or power, and similar pre -installation requirements. Registered sex offender restrictions: For work to be performed at schools, awarded vendor agrees that no employee of a sub -contractor who has been adjudicated to be a registered sex offender will perform work at any time when students are or reasonably expected to be present. Awarded vendor agrees that a violation of this condition shall be considered a material breach and may result in the cancellation of the purchase order at the TIPS Member's discretion. Awarded vendor must identify any additional costs associated with compliance of this term. If no costs are specified, compliance with this term will be provided at no additional charge. Safety measures: Awarded vendor shall take all reasonable precautions for the safety of employees on the worksite, and shall erect and properly maintain all necessary safeguards for protection of workers and the public. Awarded vendor shall post warning signs against all hazards created by the operation and work in progress. Proper precautions shall be taken pursuant to state law and standard practices to protect workers, general public and existing structures from injury or damage. Smoking Persons working under Agreement shall adhere to local smoking policies. Smoking will only be permitted in posted areas or off premises. Marketing Awarded vendor agrees to allow TIPS to use their name and logo within website, marketing materials and advertisement subject to any reasonable restrictions provided to TIPS in the Proposal to the Solicitation. Any use of TIPS name and logo or any form of publicity, inclusive of press release, regarding this Agreement by awarded vendor must have prior approval from TIPS. TIPS Vendor Agreement JOC Ver. 01312020_sr Page 6 Supplemental agreements The TIPS Member entity participating in the TIPS Agreement and awarded vendor may enter into a separate supplemental agreement or contract to further define the level of service requirements over and above the minimum defined in this Agreement i.e. invoice requirements, ordering requirements, specialized delivery, etc. Any supplemental agreement or contract developed as a result of this Agreement is exclusively between the participating entity and awarded vendor. TIPS, its agents, TIPS Members and employees shall not be made party to any claim for breach of such agreement. Survival Clause All applicable software license agreements, warranties, service agreements or any supplemental agreement that were entered into between Vendor and TIPS or the TIPS Member Customer under the terms and conditions of the Agreement shall survive the expiration or termination of the Agreement. All Orders, Purchase Orders issued or contracts executed by TIPS or a TIPS Member and accepted by the Vendor prior to the expiration or termination of this agreement, shall survive expiration or termination of the Agreement, subject to previously agreed terms and conditions agreed by the parties or as otherwise specified herein relating to termination of this agreement. Legal obligations It is the responding vendor's responsibility to be aware of and comply with all local, state and federal laws governing the sale of products/services identified in this Solicitation and any awarded Agreement thereof. Applicable laws and regulations must be followed even if not specifically identified herein. Audit rights Due to transparency statutes and public accountability requirements of TIPS and TIPS Members', the awarded Vendor shall, at their sole expense, maintain appropriate due diligence of all purchases made by TIPS Memberthat utilizes this Agreement. TIPS and Region 8 ESC each reserve the right to audit the accounting of TIPS related purchases for a period of three (3) years from the time such purchases are made. This audit right shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of one (1) year from the effective date of termination. In order to ensure and confirm compliance with this agreement, TIPS shall have authority to conduct random audits of Awarded Vendor's pricing that is offered to TIPS Members with 30 days' notice unless the audit is ordered by a Court Order or by a Government Agency with authority to do so without notice. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event that TIPS is made aware of any pricing being offered to eligible entities that is materially inconsistent with the pricing under this agreement, TIPS shall have the ability to conduct the audit internally or may engage a third- party auditing firm to investigate any possible non -complying conduct or may terminate the Agreement according to the terms of this Agreement. In the event of an audit, the requested materials shall be reasonably provided in the format and at the location designated by Region 8 ESC or TIPS. Force Majeure If by reason of Force Majeure, either party hereto shall be rendered unable wholly or in part to carry out its obligations under this Agreement then such party shall give notice and fully particulars of Force Majeure in writing to the other party within a reasonable time after occurrence of the event or cause relied upon, and the obligation of the party giving such notice, so far as it is affected by such Force Majeure, shall be suspended during the continuance of the inability then claimed, except as hereinafter provided, but for no longer period, and such party shall endeavor to remove or overcome such inability with all reasonable dispatch. Choice of Law The Agreement between the Vendor and TIPS/ESC Region 8 and any addenda or other additions resulting from TIPS Vendor Agreement JOC Ver. 01312020_sr Page 7 this procurement process, however described, shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, regardless of any conflict of laws principles. Venue, Jurisdiction and Service of Process Any Proceeding arising out of or relating to this procurement process or any contract issued by TIPS resulting from or any contemplated transaction shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Camp County, Texas and each of the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of said court in any such proceeding, waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to venue or to convenience of forum, agrees that all claims in respect of the Proceeding shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and agrees not to bring any proceeding arising out of or relating to this procurement process or any contract resulting from or any contemplated transaction in any other court. The parties agree that either or both of them may file a copy of this paragraph with any court as written evidence of the knowing, voluntary and freely bargained for agreement between the parties irrevocably to waive any objections to venue or to convenience of forum. Process in any Proceeding referred to in the first sentence of this Section may be served on any party anywhere in the world. Venue for any dispute resolution process, other than litigation, between TIPS and the Vendor shall be located in Camp or Titus County, Texas. Bonding When applicable, performance bonds and payment bonds will be required on construction or labor required jobs. Awarded vendor will meet the TIPS Member's local and state purchasing requirements. Awarded vendors may need to provide additional capacity as jobs increase. Bonds costs are passed through at cost to the TIPS Member and are not subject to the TIPS Participation fee be paid to TIPS. The actual cost of the bond will be a pass through to the TIPS Member and added to the purchase order or Contract. Professional Engineering and Architect's Services Professional Engineering and Architect's Services are not permitted to be provided under this Agreement. Texas statutes prohibit the procurement of Professional Engineering and Architect's Services through a cooperative agreement. Scope of Services The specific scope of work for each job shall be determined in advance and in writing between TIPS Member, Member's design professionals and Vendor. It is permitted for the TIPS Member to provide a general scope description, but the awarded vendor should provide a written scope of work, and if applicable, according to the TIPS Member's design Professional as part of the proposal. Once the scope of the job is agreed to, the TIPS Member will issue a PO and/or an Agreement or Contract with the Job Order Contract Proposal referenced or as an attachment along with bond and any other special provisions agreed by the TIPS Member. If special terms and conditions other than those covered within this solicitation and awarded Agreements are required, they will be attached to the PO and/or an Agreement or Contract and shall take precedence over those in this base TIPS Vendor Agreement. Project Delivery Order Procedures The TIPS Member having approved and signed an interlocal agreement, or other TIPS Membership document, may make a request of the awarded vendor under this Agreement when the TIPS Member has services that need to be undertaken. Notification may occur via phone, the web, email, fax, or in person. Upon notification of a pending request, the awarded vendor shall make contact with the TIPS Member as soon as possible, but must make contact with the TIPS Member within two working days. TIPS Vendor Agreement JOC Ver. 01312020_sr Page 8 Scheduling of Projects Scheduling of projects (if applicable) may be accomplished when the TIPS Member issues a Purchase Order and/or an Agreement or Contract that will serve as "the notice to proceed" as agreed by the Vendor and the TIPS Member. The period for the delivery order will include the mobilization, materials purchase, installation and delivery, design, weather, and site cleanup and inspection. No additional claims may be made for delays as a result of these items. When the tasks have been completed the awarded vendor shall notify the client and have the TIPS Member or a designated representative of the TIPS Member inspect the work for acceptance under the scope and terms in the Purchase Order and/or Agreement or Contract. The TIPS Member will issue in writing any corrective actions that are required. Upon completion of these items, the TIPS Member will issue a completion notice and final payment will be issued per the contractual requirements of the project with the TIPS Member. Any Construction contract prepared by the TIPS Member's Legal Counsel may alter the terms of this subsection, "Scheduling of Projects". Support Requirements If there is a dispute between the awarded vendor and TIPS Member, TIPS or its representatives may assist, at TIPS sole discretion, in conflict resolution or third party (mandatory mediation), if requested by either party. TIPS, or its representatives, reserves the right to inspect any project and audit the awarded vendors TIPS project files, documentation and correspondence. Status of TIPS Members as Related to This Agreement TIPS Members stand in the place of TIPS as related to this agreement and have the same access to the proposal information and all related documents. TIPS Members have all the same rights under the awarded Agreement as TIPS. Incorporation of Solicitation The TIPS Solicitation, whether a Request for Proposals, the Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals or Request for Qualifications solicitation, the Vendor's response to same and all associated documents and forms made part of the solicitation process, including any addenda, that resulted in the execution of this agreement are hereby incorporated by reference into this agreement as if copied verbatim. SECTION HEADERS OR TITLES THE SECTON HEADERS OR TITLES WITHIN THIS DOCUMENT ARE MERELY GUIDES FOR CONVENIENCE AND ARE NOT FOR CLASSIFICATION OR LIMITING OF THE RESPONSIBILITES OF THE PARTIES TO THIS DOCUMENT. NEW STATUTORY REQUIREMENTEFFETIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2017. You certify that your company (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the Agreement. Texas governmental entities are prohibited from doing business with companies that fail to certify to this condition as required by Texas Government Code Sec. 2270. You certify that your company is not listed on and we do not do business with companies that are on the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts list of Designated Foreign Terrorists Organizations per Texas Gov't Code 2270.0153 found at https://comptroller.texas.govipurchasing,/docs/foreign-terrorist.pdf You certify that pursuant to Texas Business and Commerce Code Chapter 272, as revised September 1, 2017, any construction contract or agreement as defined in the Statute with a TIPS, Education Service Center Region 8 or a Texas TIPS Member subject to the Statute shall include a Choice of Law provision providing that this agreement shall be subject to and interpreted by the Laws of the State of Texas without regard to any conflict of laws principles TIPS Vendor Agreement JOC Ver. 01312020_sr Page 9 for any action shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in Texas and any arbitration shall be in the State of Texas. Pursuant to the Texas Business and Commerce Code, as amended by the 85`h Texas Legislature, this Construction Agreement for Job Order Contract services is, in the event of a dispute between the parties, subject to interpretation according to the Laws of the state of Texas only, without regard to any conflict of laws principles. Venue for any alternative dispute resolution procedure or process shall be in the state of Texas. If the dispute is litigated, venue and jurisdiction shall be in a court of competent jurisdiction in the state of Texas. Pursuant to 85th Texas Legislative H.B. 3270, as it applies to Texas Education Code § 22.0834 et seq, the Vendor shall comply with all relevant sections related to student contact, background checks, fingerprinting and other related requirements. It is the intent of TIPS to award to reliable, high performance vendors to supply products and services to government and educational agencies. It is the experience of TIPS that the following procedures provide TIPS, the Vendor, and the participating agency the necessary support to facilitate a mutually beneficial relationship. The specific procedures will be negotiated with the successful vendor. • Agreements: All vendor Purchase Orders and/or Agreements/Contracts must be emailed to TIPS at tipspo@tips-usa.com. Should an agency send an order direct to vendor, it is the vendor's responsibility to forward the order to TIPS at the email above within three business days and confirm its receipt with TIPS. • Promotion of Agreement: It is agreed that Vendor will encourage all eligible entities to purchase from the TIPS Program. Encouraging entities to purchase directly from the Vendor, bypassing the TIPS Agreement when the Member has requested the TIPS agreement is a violation of the terms and conditions of this Agreement and will result in removal of the Vendor from the TIPS Program. TIPS Vendor Agreement JOC Ver. 01312020_sr Page 10 TIPS Vendor Agreement Signature Form RFP 20020J Trades Labor and Materials (JOC) Company Name McMillan James Equipment Company, LLC Address 1010 Mustang Drive, Suite 100 City Grapevine State TX Zip 76051 Phone 817-912-0800 Fax 817-912-0888 Email of Authorized Representative Jefflmjec.com Name of Authorized Representative Jeff Langlitz Title Principal Signature of Authorized Representative 1 Date 3/24/2020 TIPS Authorized Representative Name Meredith Barton Title Chief Operating Officer TIPS Authorized Representative Signature /"[L L��G1M-vr" Approved by ESC Region 8 Date 5/5/2020 Page 10 of 10 NOTICE TO MEMBERS REGARDING ATTRIBUTE RESPONSES TIPS VENDORS RESPOND TO ATTRIBUTE QUESTIONS AS PART OF TIPS COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION PROCESS. THE VENDOR'S RESPONSES TO ATTRIBUTE QUESTIONS ARE INCLUDED HEREIN AS "SUPPLIER RESPONSE." PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT DEVIATIONS, IF ANY, IN VENDOR'S RESPONSE TO ATTRIBUTE QUESTIONS MAY NOT REFLECT VENDOR'S FINAL ATTRIBUTE RESPONSE, WHICH IS SUBJECT TO NEGOTIATIONS PRIOR TO AWARD. PLEASE CONTACT THE TIPS OFFICE AT 866-839- 8477 WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS REGARDING VENDOR ATTRIBUTE RESPONSE DEVIATIONS. PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT TIPS DOES NOT PROVIDE LEGAL COUNSEL TO MEMBERS. TIPS RECOMMENDS THAT YOU CONSULT YOUR LEGAL COUNSEL WHEN EXECUTING CONTRACTS WITH OR MAKING PURCHASES FROM TIPS VENDORS. 200201 Addendum 3 McMillan James Equipment Company, LP Supplier Response Event Information Number: 200201 Addendum 3 Title: Trades, Labor and Materials (JOC) Type: Request for Proposal Issue Date: 2/6/2020 Deadline: 4/3/2020 03:00 PM (CT) Notes: If your company currently has a Job Order Contracting (181101) it is not necessary or beneficial to you to respond to this solicitation as your current contracts allow you to perform the same work as this new solicitation would permit. Unless and if you wish to bid different terms, pricing or otherwise change from your existing contract, Job Order Contracting (181101), proposing on the current solicitation provides no additional benefits to your company. Dear potential TIPS Vendor, As you review the solicitation information, you are probably looking for detailed job specifications and a scope of work for which to submit a proposal. Because of the way TIPS and most other purchasing cooperatives procure contracts, there is no specific project to award. TIPS awards an IDIQ contract, where IDIQ is an abbreviation of the term "Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity". This is a type of contract that provides for an indefinite quantity of supplies or services during a fixed period of time or life of the awarded agreement. This Page 1 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 RCSP/solicitation was issued as a prospective award for a pricing agreement to be used when a TIPS member entity needs the goods or services offered under the agreement in the different categories of solicitations. If you have any additional questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us here at TIPS! Contact Information Contact: Jensen Mabe, Construction Program Manager Address: Region VIII Education Service Center 4845 Pittsburg, TX 75686 Phone: +1 (903) 438-6237 Fax: +1 (866) 839-8472 Email: bids@tips-usa.com Page 2 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 McMillan James Equipment Company, LP Information Address: 1010 Mustang Drive Suite 100 Grapevine, TX 76051 Phone: (817) 912-0800 Fax: (817) 912-0888 By submitting your response, you certify that you are authorized to represent and bind your company Jeff Langlitz jeffl©mjec.com Signature Email Submitted at 4/2/2020 4:18:59 PM Requested Attachments Vendor Agreement 200201_Vendor_Agreement_JOC.pdf The vendor must download the Vendor Agreement from the attachment tab, fill in the requested information and upload the completed agreement. DO NOT UPLOAD encrypted or password protected files. Agreement Signature Form 200201_Vendor Agreement Signature_Form.pdf If you have not taken exception or deviation to the agreement language in the solicitation attributes, download the AGREEMENT SIGNATURE FORM from the "ATTACHMENTS" tab. This PDF document is a fellable form. Download the document to your computer, fill in the requested company information, print the file, SIGN the form, SCAN the completed and signed AGREEMENT SIGNATURE FORM, and upload here. If you have taken exception to any of the agreement language and noted the exception in the deviations section of the attributes for the agreement, complete the AGREEMENT SIGNATURE FORM, but DO NOT SIGN until those deviations have been negotiated and resolved with TIPS management. Upload the unsigned form here, because this is a required document. Pricing Spreadsheet No response The vendor must download the PRICING SPREADSHEET SHEET from the attachment tab, fill in the requested information and upload the completed spreadsheet. DO NOT UPLOAD encrypted or password protected files. RS Means Pricing Form JOC 200201_RS_MEANS_JOC_Pricing_Form.pdf The vendor must download the "RS Means JOC PRICING_FORM" from the attachment tab, fill in the requested information and upload the completed agreement. DO NOT FAIL TO COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS AND BLANKS IN THE FORM OR IT COULD RENDER YOUR RESPONSE INVALID. DO NOT UPLOAD encrypted or password protected files. Xactimate Pricing JOC Form No response Should you choose to provide optional Xactimate pricing on you should upload that form here References Copy of Reference_Form_JOC_2020.xls Valid Reference Email addresses are REQUIRED on the spreadsheet. The vendor must download the References spreadsheet from the attachment tab, fill in the requested information and upload the completed spreadsheet. DO NOT UPLOAD encrypted or password protected files. Proposed Goods and Services North Texas Line Sheet.pdf Please upload one or more documents or sheets describing your offerings, line cards, catalogs, links to offerings OR list links to your offerings that illustrate the catalog of proposed lines of goods and or services you carry and offer under this proposal. I does not have to be exhaustive but should, at a minimum tell us what you are offering. It could be as simple as a sheet with your Zink to your online catalog of goods and services. Page 3 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 D/MIWBE Certification OPTIONAL No response D/M/WBE Certification documentation may be scanned and uploaded if you desire to claim your status as one of the identified enterprises. (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Minority Business Enterprise and/or Woman Business Enterprise) If vendor has more than one certification scan into one document. (PDF Format ONLY) DO NOT UPLOAD encrypted or password protected files. HUB Certification OPTIONAL No response Completion of the HUB Subcontracting Plan Form is OPTIONAL. THE FORM INFORMATION HAS NO EFFECT ON YOUR EVALUATION SCORE. IT IS INFORMATIONAL ONLY. Some Texas State agencies and Universities require it be a part of the file when determining if they can use a TIPS contract. If you choose to complete one, it is not project specific but the general plan the vendor would use. Complete it as best you can. Vendor can download the HUB Subcontracting Plan Form from the "Attachments" tab and upload their HUB Subcontracting Plan Form. Warranty No response Warranty information (if applicable) must be scanned and uploaded. (PDF Format ONLY) DO NOT UPLOAD encrypted or password protected files. Supplementary No response Supplementary information can be scanned and uploaded. (Company information, brochures, catalogs, etc.) (PDF Format ONLY) DO NOT UPLOAD encrypted or password protected files. All Other Certificates No response All Other Certificates (if applicable) must be scanned and uploaded. If vendor has more than one other certification scan into one document. (PDF Format ONLY) DO NOT UPLOAD encrypted or password protected files. Logo and Other Company Marks No response Please upload your company logo to be added to your individual profile page on the TIPS website. If any particular specifications are required for use of your company logo, please upload that information under the "Logo and Other Company Marks" section under the "Response Attachment" tab. Preferred Logo Format: 350 x 350 pixel - .png, .eps, .jpg preferred. Conflict of Interest Form CIQ- ONLY REQUIRED IF A CONFLICT EXISTS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS ONLY REQUIRED IF A CONFLICT EXISTS PER THE INSTRUCTIONS Conflict of Interest Form for Vendors that are required to submit the form. The Conflict of Interest Form is included in the Base documents or can be found at https://www.tips-usa.com/assets/documents/docs/CIQ.pdf. Certificate of Corporate Offerer - COMPLETE ONLY IF OFFERER IS A CORPORATION No response COMPLETE AND UPLOAD FORM IN ATTACHMENTS SECTION ONLY IF OFFERER IS A CORPORATION Lobbying Report Standard Form-LLL, "disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," No response If you answered "I HAVE Lobbied per above" to attribute #66, please download and complete and upload the Standard Form-LLL, "disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in the Response attachments section. Confidentiality Form CONFIDENTIALITY_CLAIM_FORM.pdf REQUIRED CONFIDENTIALITY FORM. Complete the form according to your company requirements, make any desired attachments and upload to the appropriate section under "Response Attachments" THIS FORM DETERMINES HOW ESCB/TIPS RESPONDS TO LEGAL PUBLIC INFORMATION REQUESTS. Bonding Capacity Letter from Surety/Insurance Company LetterOfBondability.pdf Attach the Bonding Capacity Letter from Surety/Insurance Company. If you do not have one available at time of proposal, attached a letter stating it will be submitted when received to prove bonding capacity. No award can be made until official bonding capacity letter is received by TIPS No response Page 4 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 Bid Attributes 1 Yes - No Disadvantaged/Minority/Women Business Enterprise - D/M/WBE (Required by some participating governmental entities) Vendor certifies that their firm is a D/MIWBE? Vendor must upload proof of certification to the "Response Attachments" D/M/WBE CERTIFICATES section. No 2 Yes - No Historically Underutilized Business - HUB (Required by some participating governmental entities) Vendor certifies that their firm is a HUB as defined by the State of Texas at https://comptroller.texas.gov/purchasing/vendor/hub/ or in a HUBZone as defined by the US Small Business Administration at https://www.sba.gov/offices/headquarters/ohp Proof of one or both may be submitted. Vendor must upload proof of certification to the "Response Attachments" HUB CERTIFICATES section. No 3 Yes - No The Vendor can provide services and/or products to all 50 US States? No 4 States Served: If answer is NO to question #3, please list which states can be served. (Example: AR, OK, TX) No response 5 Company and/or Product Description: This information will appear on the TIPS website in the company profile section, if awarded a TIPS contract. (Limit 750 characters.) McMillan James Equipment Company is a full -service HVAC manufacturers' representative. Representing high quality manufacturers, we office an extensive range of products, services, installation and solutions for the public sector market. Our experienced sales staff, in-house design capability, and full -service factory -certified technicians and installers allow us to exceed the expectations of our clients and their demanding applications. The products that we service, represent and install: Acutherm, Addison, Aircuity, Aquanomix, Armstrong, AuraGreen, Carrier, Circul-Aire, ClimateCraft, Desert Aire, Eaton,Elbi, Freidrich, Filtration Group, Flow -Tech, Fresh -Aire UV, Greensleeves, Lakos, Larrs, Marley, Mueller, Multistack, Munters, Nexus, Paco/Grundfos, Paddock Evacuator, Phoenix Controls, Plasma Air, Precision Air, Samsung, Strobic Air, and XeteX 6 Primary Contact Name Primary Contact Name Jeff Langlitz 7 Primary Contact Title Primary Contact Title Principal 8 Primary Contact Email Primary Contact Email jeffl@mjec.com Page 5 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 9 Primary Contact Phone Enter 10 digit phone number. (No dashes or extensions) Example: 8668398477 817-912-0800 1 0 Primary Contact Fax Enter 10 digit phone number (No dashes or extensions) Example: 8668398477 No response 1 1 Primary Contact Mobile Enter 10 digit phone number (No dashes or extensions) Example: 8668398477 No response 1 2 Secondary Contact Name Secondary Contact Name Shannon Farris 1 3 Secondary Contact Title Secondary Contact Title Inside Sales 1 4 Secondary Contact Email Secondary Contact Email shannonf@mjec.com 1 5 Secondary Contact Phone Enter 10 digit phone number. (No dashes or extensions) Example: 8668398477 817-912-0800 1 6 Secondary Contact Fax Enter 10 digit phone number (No dashes or extensions) Example: 8668398477 No response 1 7 Secondary Contact Mobile Enter 10 digit phone number. (No dashes or extensions) Example: 8668398477 No response 1 8 Admin Fee Contact Name Admin Fee Contact Name. This person is responsible for paying the admin fee to TIPS. Mitch Ellis Page 6 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 1 9 Admin Fee Contact Email Admin Fee Contact Email mitche@mjec.com 2 0 Admin Fee Contact Phone Enter 10 digit phone number. (No dashes or extensions) Example: 8668398477 817-912-0800 2 1 Purchase Order Contact Name Purchase Order Contact Name. This person is responsible for receiving Purchase Orders from TIPS. Shannon Farris 2 2 Purchase Order Contact Email Purchase Order Contact Email shannonf@mjec.com 2 3 Purchase Order Contact Phone Enter 10 digit phone number. (No dashes or extensions) Example: 8668398477 817-912-0800 2 4 Company Website Company Website (Format - www.company.com) www.mjec.com 2 5 Federal ID Number: Federal ID Number also known as the Employer Identification Number. (Format - 12-3456789) 43-1989838 2 6 Primary Address Primary Address 1010 Mustang Drive, Suite 100 2 7 Primary Address City Primary Address City Grapevine 2 8 Primary Address State Primary Address State (2 Digit Abbreviation) TX 2 9 Primary Address Zip Primary Address Zip 76051 Page 7 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 3 0 Search Words: Please list search words to be posted in the TIPS database about your company that TIPS website users might search. Words may be product names, manufacturers, or other words associated with the category of award. YOU MAY NOT LIST NON -CATEGORY ITEMS. (Limit 500 words) (Format: product, paper, construction, manufacturer name, etc.) Products that we service, represent and install: Acutherm, Addison, Aircuity, Aquanomix, Armstrong, AuraGreen, Carrier, Circul-Aire, ClimateCraft, Desert Aire, Eaton,Elbi, Freidrich, Filtration Group, Flow -Tech, Fresh -Aire UV, Greensleeves, Lakos, Larrs, Marley, Mueller, Multistack, Munters, Nexus, Paco/Grundfos, Paddock Evacuator, Phoenix Controls, Plasma Air, Precision Air, Samsung, Strobic Air, and XeteX. Additional Search words: turn -key, service, installation, cooling tower, heat pump, fan coil, air handler, chiller, vfd, mini -split and VRF 3 1 Do you want TIPS Members to be able to spend Federal grant funds with you if awarded? Is it your intent to be able to sell to our members regardless of the fund source, whether it be local, state or federal? Most of our members receive Federal Government grants and they make up a significant portion of their budgets. The members need to know if your company is willing to sell to them when they spend federal budget funds on their purchase. There are attributes that follow that are provisions from the federal regulations in 2 CFR part 200. Your answers will determine if your award will be designated as Federal or Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR)compliant. Do you want TIPS Members to be able to spend Federal grant funds with you if awarded and is it your intent to be able to sell to our members regardless of the fund source, whether it be local, state or federal? Yes 3 2 Yes - No Certification of Residency (Required by the State of Texas) The vendor's ultimate parent company or majority owner: (A) has its principal place of business in Texas; OR (B) employs at least 500 persons in Texas? Yes 3 3 Company Residence (City) Vendor's principal place of business is in the city of? Grapevine 3 4 Company Residence (State) Vendor's principal place of business is in the state of? Texas Page 8 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 3 5 TIPS administration fee By submitting a proposal, I agree that all pricing submitted to TIPS shall include the participation fee, as designated in the solicitation or as otherwise agreed in writing and shall be remitted to TIPS by the Vendor as agreed in the Vendor agreement. I agree that the fee shall not and will not be added by the vendor as a separate line item on a TIPS member invoice, quote, proposal or any other written communications with the TIPS member 3 6 Yes - No Vendor agrees to remit to TIPS the required administration fee? TIPS/ESC Region 8 is required by Texas Government Code § 791 to be compensated for its work and thus, failure to agree shall render your response void and it will not be considered. Yes 3 7 Regular Hours Coefficient What is your regular hours coefficient for the RS Means Price Book? Example: A 5% discount for the RS Means Price Book would be a .95 regular hours coefficient. Remember that this is a ceiling discount. You can discount lower than the contract coefficient, but not higher. 1 3 8 After Hours Coefficient What is your after hours coefficient for the RS Means Price Book for work performed after normal working hours? Example: The most common after hours coefficient is time and a half. If your regular hours coefficient is .95, your after hours coefficient would be 1.45. Remember that this is a ceiling discount. You can discount lower than the contract coefficient, but not higher. 1.5 3 9 Non -Pre -Priced Markup If the material being utilized for a project cannot be found in the RS Means Price Book, what is your materials markup? Remember that this is a ceiling markup. You may markup a lesser percentage, but not a greater percentage. 30% 4 0 Yes - No Do you offer additional discounts to TIPS members for large order quantities or large scope of work? Yes 4 1 Years Experience Company years experience in this category? 33 Page 9 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 4 2 Right of Refusal Does the proposing vendor wish to reserve the right not to perform under the awarded agreement with a TIPS member at vendor's discretion? Yes 4 3 NON -COLLUSIVE BIDDING CERTIFICATE By submission of this bid or proposal, the Bidder certifies that: 1) This bid or proposal has been independently arrived at without collusion with any other Bidder or with any Competitor; 2) This bid or proposal has not been knowingly disclosed and will not be knowingly disclosed, prior to the opening of bids, or proposals for this project, to any other Bidder, Competitor or potential competitor: 3) No attempt has been or will be made to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a bid or proposal; 4) The person signing this bid or proposal certifies that he has fully informed himself regarding the accuracy of the statements contained in this certification, and under the penalties being applicable to the Bidder as well as to the person signing in its behalf. Not a negotiable term. Failure to agree will render your proposal non -responsive and it will not be considered. 4 4 CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE - FORM CIQ -Do you have any CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO REPORT OR DISCLOSE under this statutory requirement? Do you have any CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO REPORT OR DISCLOSE under this statutory requirement? YES or NO If you have a conflict of interest as described in this form or the Local Government Code Chapter 176, cited therein - you are required to complete and file with TIPS. You may find the Blank CIQ form on our website at: Copy and Paste the following link into a new browser or tab: https://www.tips-usa.com/assets/documents/docs/CIQ.pdf There is an optional upload for this form provided if you have a conflict and must file the form. No 4 5 Filing of Form CIQ If yes (above), have you filed a form CIQ by uploading the form to this RFP as directed above? No response 4 6 Regulatory Standing I certify to TIPS for the proposal attached that my company is in good standing with all governmental agencies Federal or state that regulate any part of our business operations. If not, please explain in the next attribute question. Yes Page 10 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 4 Regulatory Standing Regulatory Standing explanation of no answer on previous question. No response 4 8 Antitrust Certification Statements (Tex. Government Code § 2155.005) By submission of this bid or proposal, the Bidder certifies that: I affirm under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Texas that: (1) I am duly authorized to execute this contract on my own behalf or on behalf of the company, corporation, firm, partnership or individual (Company) listed below; (2) In connection with this bid, neither I nor any representative of the Company has violated any provision of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act, Tex. Bus. & Comm. Code Chapter 15; (3) In connection with this bid, neither I nor any representative of the Company has violated any federal antitrust law; (4) Neither I nor any representative of the Company has directly or indirectly communicated any of the contents of this bid to a competitor of the Company or any other company. corporation, firm, partnership or individual engaged in the same line of business as the Company. Page 11 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 4 9 Suspension or Debarment Instructions Instructions for Certification: 1. By answering yes to the next Attribute question below, the vendor and prospective lower tier participant is providing the certification set out herein in accordance with these instructions. 2. The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification in addition to other remedies available to the federal government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and / or debarment. 3. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. 4. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspended," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participants," "person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," "proposal" and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations. 5. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submitting this form that, should the proposed covered transaction be entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with which this transaction originated. 6. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by submitting this form that it will include this clause titled "Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -Lower Tier Covered Transaction" without modification in all lower tier covered transactions and in all solicitations for lower tier covered transactions. 7. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered transaction that it is not debarred, suspended, ineligible or voluntarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the Nonprocurement List. 8. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render in good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge and information of a participant is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. 9. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph 5 of these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other remedies available to the federal government, the department or agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available remedies, including suspension and / or debarment. Page 12 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 5 0 Suspension or Debarment Certification By answering yes, you certify that no federal suspension or debarment is in place, which would preclude receiving a federally funded contract as described above. Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689)—A contract award (see 2 CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the government -wide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Comp., p. 235), "Debarment and Suspension." SAM Exclusions contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549. By answering yes, you certify that no federal suspension or debarment is in place, which would preclude receiving a federally funded contract as described above. Yes 5 1 Non -Discrimination Statement and Certification In accordance with Federal civil rights law, all U.S. Departments, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov. (Title VI of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Title 7 CFR Parts 15, 15a, and 15b; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and FNS Instruction 113-1, Civil Rights Compliance and Enforcement— Nutrition Programs and Activities) All U.S. Departments, including the USDA are equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Not a negotiable term. Failure to agree will render your proposal non -responsive and it will not be considered. I certify that in the performance of a contract with TIPS or its members, that our company will conform to the foregoing anti -discrimination statement and comply with the cited and all other applicable laws and regulations. Yes Page 13 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 5 2 2 CFR PART 200 Contract Provisions Explanation Required Federal contract provisions of Federal Regulations for Contracts for contracts with ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members: The following provisions are required to be in place and agreed if the procurement is funded in any part with federal funds. The ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members are the subgrantee or Subrecipient by definition. Most of the provisions are located in 2 CFR PART 200 - Appendix II to Part 200—Contract Provisions for Non -Federal Entity Contracts Under Federal Awards at 2 CFR PART 200. Others are included within 2 CFR part 200 et al. In addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non -Federal entity, all contracts made by the non - Federal entity under the Federal award must contain provisions covering the following, as applicable. 5 3 2 CFR PART 200 Contracts Contracts for more than the simplified acquisition threshold currently set at $150,000, which is the inflation adjusted amount determined by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) as authorized by 41 U.S.C. 1908, must address administrative, contractual, or legal remedies in instances where contractors violate or breach contract terms, and provide for such sanctions and penalties as appropriate. Notice: Pursuant to the above, when federal funds are expended by ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members, ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members reserves all rights and privileges under the applicable laws and regulations with respect to this procurement in the event of breach of contract by either party. Does vendor agree? Yes 5 4 2 CFR PART 200 Termination Termination for cause and for convenience by the grantee or subgrantee including the manner by which it will be effected and the basis for settlement. (All contracts in excess of $10,000) Pursuant to the above, when federal funds are expended by ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members, ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members reserves the right to terminate any agreement in excess of $10,000 resulting from this procurement process for cause after giving the vendor an appropriate opportunity and up to 30 days, to cure the causal breach of terms and conditions. ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members reserves the right to terminate any agreement in excess of $10,000 resulting from this procurement process for convenience with 30 days notice in writing to the awarded vendor. The vendor would be compensated for work performed and goods procured as of the termination date if for convenience of the ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members. Any award under this procurement process is not exclusive and the ESC Region 8 and TIPS reserves the right to purchase goods and services from other vendors when it is in the best interest of the ESC Region 8 and TIPS. Does vendor agree? Yes Page 14 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 5 5 2 CFR PART 200 Clean Air Act Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387), as amended —Contracts and subgrants of amounts in excess of $150,000 must contain a provision that requires the non -Federal award to agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251- 1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Pursuant to the Clean Air Act, et al above, when federal funds are expended by ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members, ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members requires that the proposer certify that during the term of an award by the ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members resulting from this procurement process the vendor agrees to comply with all of the above regulations, including all of the terms listed and referenced therein. Does vendor agree? Yes 5 6 2 CFR PART 200 Byrd Anti -Lobbying Amendment Byrd Anti -Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352)—Contractors that apply or bid for an award exceeding $100,000 must file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352. Each tier must also disclose any lobbying with non -Federal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the non -Federal award. Pursuant to the above, when federal funds are expended by ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members, ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members requires the proposer certify that during the term and during the life of any contract with ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members resulting from this procurement process the vendor certifies to the terms included or referenced herein. Does vendor agree? Yes 5 7 2 CFR PART 200 Federal Rule Compliance with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 1857(h)), section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368), Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR part 15). (Contracts, subcontracts, and subgrants of amounts in excess of $100,000) Pursuant to the above, when federal funds are expended by ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members, ESC Region 8 and TIPS Members requires the proposer certify that in performance of the contracts, subcontracts, and subgrants of amounts in excess of $100,000, the vendor will be in compliance with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued under section 306 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 1857(h)), section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1368), Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR part 15). Does vendor certify that it is in compliance with the Clean Air Act? Yes Page 15 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 5 8 2 CFR PART 200 Procurement of Recovered Materials A non -Federal entity that is a state agency or agency of a political subdivision of a state and its contractors must comply with section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items designated in guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or the value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000; procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines. Does vendor certify that it is in compliance with the Solid Waste Disposal Act as described above? Yes 5 9 Certification Regarding Lobbying Applicable to Grants, Subgrants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts Exceeding $100,000 in Federal Funds Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction and is imposed by section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of a Federal contract, the making of a Federal grant, the making of a Federal loan, the entering into a cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of a Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. (3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all covered subawards exceeding $100,000 in Federal funds at all appropriate tiers and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. I HAVE NOT Lobbied per above 6 0 Lobbying Report Standard Form-LLL, "disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," ONLY IF you answered "I HAVE Lobbied per above" to attribute #59, please download and complete and upload the Standard Form-LLL, "disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in the Response attachments section. 6 1 Subcontracting with small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms. Do you ever anticipate the possibility of subcontracting any of your work under this award if you are successful? IF NO, DO NOT ANSWER THE NEXT ATTRIBUTE QUESTION. IF YES, and ONLY IF YES, you must answer the next question YES if you want a TIPS Member to be authorized to spend Federal Grant Funds for Procurement. YES Page 16 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 6 2 ONLY IF YES TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTION OR if you ever do subcontract any part of your performance under the TIPS Agreement, do you agree to comply with the following federal requirements? ONLY IF YES TO THE ABOVE QUESTIONS OR if you ever do subcontract any part of your performance under the TIPS Agreement, do you agree to comply with the following federal requirements? Federal Regulation 2 CFR §200.321 Contracting with small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms. (a)The non -Federal entity must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms are used when possible. (b) Affirmative steps must include:(1) Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises on solicitation lists; (2) Assuring that small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises are solicited whenever they are potential sources; (3) Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises; (4) Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises; (5) Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce ; and (6) Requiring the prime contractor, if subcontracts are to be let, to take the affirmative steps listed in paragraphs(1) through (5) of this section. YES 6 3 Davis -Bacon Act compliance. Texas Statute requires compliance with Davis -Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148). When required by Federal program legislation, all prime construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by non -Federal entities must include a provision for compliance with the Davis -Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3144, and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part S, "Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction"). In accordance with the statute, contractors must be required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors must be required to pay wages not less than once a week. The non -Federal entity must place a copy of the current prevailing wage determination issued by the Department of Labor in each solicitation. The decision to award a contract or subcontract must be conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination. The non -Federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency. The contracts must also include a provision for compliance with the Copeland "Anti -Kickback" Act {40 U.S.C. 314S), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3, "Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States"). The Act provides that each contractor or subrecipient must be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. The non -Federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency. BY SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL FOR THIS SOLICITATION, the Vendor agrees, AS REQUIRED BY LAW, to comply with the Davis Bacon Act, IF APPLICABLE. Page 17 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 6 4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708) Where applicable, all contracts awarded by the non -Federal entity in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers must include a provision for compliance with 40 U.S.C. 3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5). Under 40 U.S.C. 3702 of the Act, each contractor must be required to compute the wages of every mechanic and laborer on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard work week is permissible provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than one and a half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the work week. The requirements of 40 U.S.C. 3704 are applicable to construction work and provide that no laborer or mechanic must be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These requirements do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence. By submitting a proposal to this solicitation and IF the customer is utilizing federal funds as described above, the Vendor agrees to comply with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708). 6 5 Indemnification The ESC Region 8 and TIPS is a Texas Political Subdivision and a local governmental entity; therefore, is prohibited from indemnifying third parties pursuant to the Texas Constitution (Article 3, Section 52) except as specifically provided by law or as ordered by a court of competent jurisdiction. A provision in a contract to indemnify or hold a party harmless is a promise to pay for any expenses the indemnified party incurs, if a specified event occurs, such as breaching the terms of the contract or negligently performing duties under the contract. Article III, Section 49 of the Texas Constitution states that "no debt shall be created by or on behalf of the State ... " The Attorney General has counseled that a contractually imposed obligation of indemnity creates a "debt" in the constitutional sense. Tex. Att'y Gen. Op. No. MW-475 (1982). Contract clauses which require the System or institutions to indemnify must be deleted or qualified with "to the extent permitted by the Constitution and Laws of the State of Texas." Liquidated damages, attorney's fees, waiver of vendor's liability, and waiver of statutes of limitations clauses should also be deleted or qualified with "to the extent permitted by the Constitution and laws of State of Texas." Not a negotiable term. Failure to agree will render your proposal non -responsive and it will not be considered. Do you agree to these terms? Yes Page 18 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 6 6 Remedies The parties shall be entitled to exercise any right or remedy available to it either at law or in equity, subject to the choice of law, venue and service of process clauses limitations agreed herein. Nothing in this agreement shall commit the TIPS to an arbitration resolution of any disagreement under any circumstances. Any Claim arising out of or related to the Contract, except for those specifically waived under the terms of the Contract, may, after denial of the Board of Directors, be subject to mediation at the request of either party. Any issues not resolved hereunder MAY be referred to non -binding mediation to be conducted by a mutually agreed upon mediator as a prerequisite to the filing of any lawsuit over such issue(s). The parties shall share the mediator's fee and any associated filing fee equally. Mediation shall be held in Camp or Titus County, Texas. Agreements reached in mediation shall be reduced to writing, and will be subject to the approval by the District's Board of Directors, signed by the Parties if approved by the Board of Directors, and, if signed, shall thereafter be enforceable as provided by the laws of the State of Texas. Do you agree to these terms? Yes, I Agree 6 7 Remedies Explanation of No Answer No response 6 8 Choice of Law The agreement between the Vendor and TIPS/ESC Region 8 and any addenda or other additions resulting from this procurement process, however described, shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, regardless of any conflict of laws principles. THIS DOES NOT APPLY to a vendor's agreement entered into with a TIPS Member, as the Member may be located outside Texas. Not a negotiable term. Failure to agree will render your proposal non -responsive and it will not be considered. Do you agree to these terms? Yes Page 19 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 6 9 Jurisdiction and Service of Process Any Proceeding arising out of or relating to this procurement process or any contract issued by TIPS resulting from or any contemplated transaction shall be brought in a court of competent jurisdiction in Camp County, Texas and each of the parties irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of said court in any such proceeding, waives any objection it may now or hereafter have to venue or to convenience of forum, agrees that all claims in respect of the Proceeding shall be heard and determined only in any such court, and agrees not to bring any proceeding arising out of or relating to this procurement process or any contract resulting from or any contemplated transaction in any other court. The parties agree that either or both of them may file a copy of this paragraph with any court as written evidence of the knowing, voluntary and freely bargained for agreement between the parties irrevocably to waive any objections to venue or to convenience of forum. Process in any Proceeding referred to in the first sentence of this Section may be served on any party anywhere in the world. Any dispute resolution process other than litigation shall have venue in Camp County or Titus County Texas. Not a negotiable term. Failure to agree will render your proposal non -responsive and it will not be considered. Do you agree to these terms? Yes 7 Alternative Dispute Resolution Explanation of No Answer No response 7 1 Infringement(s) The successful vendor will be expected to indemnify and hold harmless the TIPS and its employees, officers, agents, representatives, contractors, assignees and designees from any and all third party claims and judgments involving infringement of patent, copyright, trade secrets, trade or service marks, and any other intellectual or intangible property rights attributed to or claims based on the Vendor's proposal or Vendor's performance of contracts awarded and approved Do you agree to these terms? Yes, I Agree 7 2 Infringement(s) Explanation of No Answer No response 7 3 Acts or Omissions The successful vendor will be expected to indemnify and hold harmless the TIPS, its officers, employees, agents, representatives, contractors, assignees and designees from and against any and all liability, actions, claims, demands or suits, and all related costs, attorney's fees and expenses arising out of, or resulting from any acts or omissions of the vendor or its agents, employees, subcontractors, or suppliers in the execution or performance of any agreements ultimately made by TIPS and the vendor. Do you agree to these terms? Yes, I Agree 7 4 Acts or Omissions Explanation of No Answer No response Page 20 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 7 5 Contract Governance Any contract made or entered into by the TIPS is subject to and is to be governed by Section 271.151 et seq, Tex Loc Gov't Code. Otherwise, TIPS does not waive its governmental immunities from suit or liability except to the extent expressly waived by other applicable laws in clear and unambiguous language. Yes Payment Terms and Funding Out Clause Payment Terms: TIPS or TIPS members shall not be liable for interest or late payment fees on past due balances at a rate higher than permitted by the laws or regulations of the jurisdiction of the TIPS Member Funding Out Clause: Vendor agrees to abide by the laws and regulations, including Texas Local Government Code § 271.903, or any statutory or regulatory limitations of the jurisdiction of any TIPS Member which governs contracts entered into by the Vendor and TIPS or a TIPS Member that requires all contracts approved by TIPS or a TIPS Member are subject to the budgeting and appropriation of currently available funds by the entity or its governing body. See statute(s) for specifics or consult your legal counsel. Not a negotiable term. Failure to agree will render your proposal non -responsive and it will not be considered. Do you agree to these terms? Yes Page 21 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 7 7 Insurance and Fingerprint Requirements Information Insurance If applicable and your staff will be on TIPS member premises for delivery, training or installation etc. and/or with an automobile, you must carry automobile insurance as required by law. You may be asked to provide proof of insurance Fingerprint It is possible that a vendor may be subject to Chapter 22 of the Texas Education Code. The Texas Education Code, Chapter 22, Section 22.0834. Statutory language may be found at: http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/ If the vendor has staff that meet both of these criterion: (1) will have continuing duties related to the contracted services; and (2) has or will have direct contact with students Then you have "covered" employees for purposes of completing the attached form. TIPS recommends all vendors consult their legal counsel for guidance in compliance with this law. If you have questions on how to comply, see below. If you have questions on compliance with this code section, contact the Texas Department of Public Safety Non -Criminal Justice Unit, Access and Dissemination Bureau, FAST -FACT at NCJU@txdps.state.tx.us and you should send an email identifying you as a contractor to a Texas Independent School District or ESC Region 8 and TIPS. Texas DPS phone number is (512) 424-2474. See form in the next attribute to complete entitled: Texas Education Code Chapter 22 Contractor Certification for Contractor Employees Page 22 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 7 8 Texas Education Code Chapter 22 Contractor Certification for Contractor Employees Introduction: Texas Education Code Chapter 22 requires entities that contract with school districts to provide services to obtain criminal history record information regarding covered employees. Contractors must certify to the district that they have complied. Covered employees with disqualifying criminal histories are prohibited from serving at a school district. Definitions: Covered employees: Employees of a contractor or subcontractor who have or will have continuing duties related to the service to be performed at the District and have or will have direct contact with students. The District will be the final arbiter of what constitutes direct contact with students. Disqualifying criminal history: Any conviction or other criminal history information designated by the District, or one of the following offenses, if at the time of the offense, the victim was under 18 or enrolled in a public school: (a) a felony offense under Title 5, Texas Penal Code; (b) an offense for which a defendant is required to register as a sex offender under Chapter 62, Texas Code of Criminal Procedure; or (c) an equivalent offense under federal law or the laws of another state. I certify that: NONE (Section A) of the employees of Contractor and any subcontractors are covered employees, as defined above. If this box is checked, I further certify that Contractor has taken precautions or imposed conditions to ensure that the employees of Contractor and any subcontractor will not become covered employees. Contractor will maintain these precautions or conditions throughout the time the contracted services are provided. OR SOME (Section B) or all of the employees of Contractor and any subcontractor are covered employees. If this box is checked, I further certify that: (1) Contractor has obtained all required criminal history record information regarding its covered employees. None of the covered employees has a disqualifying criminal history. (2) If Contractor receives information that a covered employee subsequently has a reported criminal history, Contractor will immediately remove the covered employee from contract duties and notify the District in writing within 3 business days. (3) Upon request, Contractor will provide the District with the name and any other requested information of covered employees so that the District may obtain criminal history record information on the covered employees. (4) If the District objects to the assignment of a covered employee on the basis of the covered employee's criminal history record information, Contractor agrees to discontinue using that covered employee to provide services at the District. Noncompliance or misrepresentation regarding this certification may be grounds for contract termination. None Page 23 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 7 9 Texas Business and Commerce Code § 272 Requirements as of 9-1-2017 SB 807 prohibits construction contracts to have provisions requiring the contract to be subject to the laws of another state, to be required to litigate the contract in another state, or to require arbitration in another state. A contract with such provisions is voidable. Under this new statute, a "construction contract" includes contracts, subcontracts, or agreements with (among others) architects, engineers, contractors, construction managers, equipment lessors, or materials suppliers. "Construction contracts" are for the design, construction, alteration, renovation, remodeling, or repair of any building or improvement to real property, or for furnishing materials or equipment for the project. The term also includes moving, demolition, or excavation. BY RESPONDING TO THIS SOLICITATION, AND WHEN APPLICABLE, THE PROPOSER AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE TEXAS BUSINESS AND COMMERCE CODE § 272 WHEN EXECUTING CONTRACTS WITH TIPS MEMBERS THAT ARE TEXAS GOVERNMENT ENTITIES. 8 d Texas Government Code 2270 Verification Form Texas Government Code 2270 Verification Form Texas 2017 House Bill 89 has been signed into law by the governor and as of September 1, 2017 will be codified as Texas Government Code § 2270 and 808 et seq. The relevant section addressed by this form reads as follows: Texas Government Code Sec. 2270.002. PROVISION REQUIRED IN CONTRACT. 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: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.engaged by ESC Region 8/The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) 4845 Highway 271 North Pittsburg,TX,75686 verify by this writing that the above -named company affirms that it (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of this contract, or any contract with the above -named Texas governmental entity in the future. I further affirm that if our company's position on this issue is reversed and this affirmation is no longer valid, that the above -named Texas governmental entity will be notified in writing within one (1) business day and we understand that our company's failure to affirm and comply with the requirements of Texas Government Code 2270 et seq. shall be grounds for immediate contract termination without penalty to the above -named Texas governmental entity. AND our company is not listed on and we do not do business with companies that are on the the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts list of Designated Foreign Terrorists Organizations per Texas Gov't Code 2270.0153 found at https://comptroller.texas. gov/purchasing/docs/foreign-terrorist.pdf I swear and affirm that the above is true and correct. YES Page 24 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 8 Logos and other company marks Please uploadyour company logo to be added toyour individualprofile page on the TIPS website. If any P Yp g particular specifications are required for use of your company logo, please upload that information under the "Logo and Other Company Marks" section under the "Response Attachment" tab. Preferred Logo Format: 350 x 350 pixel - .png, .eps, .jpg preferred Potential uses of company logo: * Your Vendor Profile Page of TIPS website * Potentially on TIPS website scroll bar for Top Performing Vendors * TIPS Quarterly eNewsletter sent to TIPS Members * Co -branding Flyers and or email blasts to our TIPS Members (Permission and approval will be obtained before publishing) 8 Felony Conviction Notice Texas Education Code, Section 44.034, Notification of Criminal History, Subsection (a), states "a person or business entity that enters into a contract with a school district must give advance notice to the district if the person or an owner or operator of the business entity has been convicted of a felony. The notice must include a general description of the conduct resulting in the conviction of a felony.' Subsection (b) states "a school district may terminate a contract with a person or business entity if the district determines that the person or business entity failed to give notice as required by Subsection (a) or misrepresented the conduct resulting in the conviction. The district must compensate the person or business entity for services performed before the termination of the contract." (c) This section does not apply to a publicly held corporation. The person completing this proposal certifies that they are authorized to provide the answer to this question. Select A., B. or C, A. My firm is a publicly held corporation; therefore, this reporting requirement is not applicable. OR B.My firm is not owned nor operated by anyone who has been convicted of a felony, OR C. My firm is owned or operated by the following individual(s) who has/have been convicted of a felony (if you answer C below, you are required to provide information in the next attribute. B. Firm not owned nor operated by felon; per above 8 3 If you answered C. My Firm is owned or operated by a felon to the previous question, you are REQUIRED TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. If you answered C. My Firm is owned or operated by a felon to the previous question, you must provide the following information. 1. Name of Felon(s) 2. The named person's role in the firm, and 3. Details of Conviction(s). No response Page 25 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 8 4 Required Confidentiality Claim Form Required Confidentiality Claim Form This form is required by TIPS. By submitting a response to this solicitation you agree to download from the "Attachments" section, complete according to the instructions on the form, then uploading the completed form, with any confidential attachments, if applicable, to the ''Response Attachments" section titled "Confidentiality Form" in order to provide to TIPS the completed form titled, "CONFIDENTIALITY CLAIM FORM". By completing this process, you provide us with the information we require to comply with the open record laws of the State of Texas as they may apply to your proposal submission. If you do not provide the form with your proposal, an award will not be made if your proposal is qualified for award, until TIPS has an accurate, completed form from you. Read the form carefully before completing and if you have any questions, email Rick Powell at TIPS at rick.cowell aitirs-usa.com 8 5 Choice of Law clauses for TIPS Members If the vendor is awarded a contract with TIPS under this solicitation, the vendor agrees to make any Choice of Law clauses in any contract or agreement entered into between the awarded vendor and with a TIPS member entity to read as follows: "Choice of law shall be the laws of the state where the customer resides" or words to that effect. Agreed 8 6 Venue of dispute resolution with a TIPS Member In the event of litigation or use of any dispute resolution model when resolving disputes with a TIPS member entity as a result of a transaction between the vendor and TIPS or the TIPS member entity, the Venue for any litigation or other agreed upon model shall be in the state and county where the customer resides unless otherwise agreed by the parties at the time the dispute resolution model is decided by the parties. Agreed 8 7 Attribute deleted as part of an Addendum 8 8 Indemnity Limitation with TIPS Members Texas and other states restrict by law or state Constitution the ability of a governmental entity to indemnify others. TIPS requires that any contract entered into between a vendor and TIPS or a TIPS Member as a result of an award under this Solicitation limit the requirement that the Customer indemnify the Vendor by either eliminating any such indemnity requirement clauses in any agreements, contracts or other binding documents OR by prefacing all indemnity clauses required of TIPS or the TIPS Member entity with the following: "To the extent permitted by the laws or the Constitution of the state where the customer resides, ". Agreement is a required condition to award of a contract resulting from this Solicitation. Agreed 8 9 Arbitration Clauses Except for certain circumstances, TIPS forbids a mandatory arbitration clause in any contract or agreement entered into between the awarded vendor with TIPS or a TIPS member entity. Does the vendor agree to exclude any arbitration requirement in any contracts or agreement entered into between TIPS or a TIPS member entity through an awarded contract with TIPS? Agreement is a required condition to award of a contract resulting from this Solicitation. Agreed Page 26 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 9 Required Vendor Sales Reporting By responding to this Solicitation, you agree to report to TIPS all sales made under any awarded Agreement with TIPS. Vendor is required to report all sales under the TIPS contract to TIPS. If the TIPS Member entity requesting a price from the awarded Vendor requests the TIPS contract, Vendor must include the TIPS Contract number on any communications with the TIPS Member entity. If awarded, you will be provided access to the Vendor Portal. To report sales, login to the TIPS Vendor Portal and click on the PO's and Payments tab. Pages 3-7 of the Vendor Portal User Guide will walk you through the process of reporting sales to TIPS. Please refer to the TIPS Accounting FAQ's for more information about reporting sales and if you have further questions, contact the Accounting Team at accounting a(�tips-usa.com. The Vendor or vendor assigned dealers are responsible for keeping record of all sales that go through the TIPS Agreement and submitting same to TIPS. 9 1 Solicitation Deviation/Compliance Does the vendor agree with the General Conditions Standard Terms and Conditions or Item Specifications listed in this proposal invitation? Yes 9 2 Solicitation Exceptions/Deviations Explanation If the bidder intends to deviate from the General Conditions Standard Terms and Conditions or Item Specifications listed in this proposal invitation, all such deviations must be listed on this attribute, with complete and detailed conditions and information included or attached. TIPS will consider any deviations in its proposal award decisions, and TIPS reserves the right to accept or reject any bid based upon any deviations indicated below or in any attachments or inclusions. In the absence of any deviation entry on this attribute, the proposer assures TIPS of their full compliance with the Standard Terms and Conditions, Item Specifications, and all other information contained in this Solicitation. No response 9 3 Agreement Deviation/Compliance Does the vendor agree with the language in the Vendor Agreement? Yes 9 4 Agreement Exceptions/Deviations Explanation If the proposing Vendor desires to deviate form the Vendor Agreement language, all such deviations must be listed on this attribute, with complete and detailed conditions and information included. TIPS will consider any deviations in its proposal award decisions, and TIPS reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal based upon any deviations indicated below. In the absence of any deviation entry on this attribute, the proposer assures TIPS of their full compliance with the Vendor Agreement. No response Page 27 of 27 pages Vendor. McMillan James Equipment Company, LP 200201 Addendum 3 REFERENCES Please provide three (3) references, preferably from school districts or other governmental entities who have used your services within the last three years. Additional references may be required. DO NOT INCLUDE TIPS EMPLOYEES AS A REFERENCE. Please verify your references are current and valid, as they are a SIGNIFICANT required evaluation component of the evaluation process, and the evaluation cannot be completed without responses from these references when we contact them. You may provide more than three (3) references. Entity Name Contact Person VALID EMAIL IS REQUIRED Phone University of North Texas HSC Randall Christopher Randall.Christopher@unthsc.edu 817-735-0471 Texas Woman's University Ward Sheeder Wsheeder@mail.twu.edu 940-898-3172 Dallas County Community College District Sharon Wilson sharonw@dcccd.edu 972-860-7763 200201 TIPS RFP # Required Confidential Information Status Form CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE 1'0 COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT REQUESTS OF EDUCATION SERVICE CENTER REGION 8 AND TIPS (ESC8) IS GOVERNED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CI IAPTER 552 If you consider any portion of your proposal to bc confidential information and not subject to public disclosure pursuant to Chapter 552 Texas Gov't Code or other law(s), you must attach a copy of all claimed confidential materials within your proposal and put this COMPLETED form as a cover sheet to said materials then scan, name "CONFIDENTIAL" and upload with your proposal submission. (You must include all the confidential information in the submitted proposal. The copy uploaded is to indicate which material in your proposal, if any, you deem confidential in the event the receives a Public Infonnation Request.) ESC8 and TIPS will follow procedures of controlling statute(s) regarding any claim of confidentiality and shall not bc liable for any release of information required by law. Upon your claim and your defense to the Office of Texas Attorney General is required to make the final determination whether the information submitted by you and held by ESC8 and TIPS is confidential and exempt from public disclosure. McMillan James Equipment Company, LLC Name of company Jeff Langlitz, Principal Printed Name and Title of authorized company officer declaring below the confidential status of material 1010 Mustang Drive, Suite 100 Grapevine TX 76051 817-912-0800 Address City State ZIP ALL VENDORS MUST COMPLETE THE ABOVE SECTION. Phone I DO CLAIM parts of my proposal to be confidential and p0 NOT desire to expressly waive a claim of confidentiality of all information contained within our response to the solicitation. The attached contains material from our proposal that I classify and deem confidential under Texas Gov't Code Sec. 552 or other law(s) and I invoke my statutory rights to confidential treatment of the enclosed materials. ATTACHED ARE COPIES OF PAGES OF CLAIMED CONFIDENTIAL MATERIAL FROM OUR PROPOSAL TIIAT WE DEEM TO 13E NOT PUBLIC INFORMATION AND WILL DEFEND THAT CLAIM TO THE TEXAS ATTORNEY GENERAL IF REQUP.STFD WIIEN A PUBLIC INFORMAJTON REQUEST IS MADE FOR OUR PROPOSAL. Signature Date 3/24/2020 OR I DO NOT CLAIM any of my proposal to be confidential, complete the section below. Express Waiver; I desire to expressly waive any claim of confidentiality as to any and all information contained within our response to the competitive procurement process (e.g. RFP, CSP, Bid, RFQ, etc.) by completing the following and submitting this sheet with our response to Education Service Center Region 8 and TIPS. Signature Datc 3/24/2020 Confidemiality Claim Form rev 02272019 MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY,. March 25, 2020 RE: Principal: McMillan James Equipment Co. Current Bonding Limits: $1,000,000 single, $2,000,000 aggregate Providing Surety Needs Since: 2012 We are pleased to write to you concerning the above principal. We would anticipate no problems providing the customary performance and payment bonds for their normal scope of work should they enter into a written contract. The surety for this principal, Merchants Bonding Company is an AM Best rated "A VIII" company and is an admitted surety in all states. Merchants Bonding Company also appears on the U.S. Treasury list of approved companies. Although this principal has our highest recommendation, execution of any final bonds would be subject to a review of the contract terms and conditions, including any requested bond forms, and also their current financial standing at the time of the request. This letter is written for no consideration and is not a legally binding document or commitment to provide future bonds. Please contact us with any concerns or if we can be of further service. a 't 1 Josh Penwell, Attorney -in -Fact ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SURETY State of Iowa County of Dallas On this 25th day of March, 2020 , before me personally appeared Josh Penwell , of Merchants Bonding Company, who being sworn, stated that he/she is Attorney -In -Fact for the surety and that he/she signed this instrument for the surety ALICIA K. GRAM Commission Number 767430 hey Commission Exp:res April 1.2020 Alicia K. Gram , Notary Public My commission expires: April 1, 2020 street mailing toll free 800.678.8171 6700 Westown Parkway P.O. Box 14498 local 515.243.8171 West Des Moines, IA 50266-7754 Des Moines, IA 50306-3498 fax 515.243.3854 email inforamerchantsbonding.com website merchantsbonding.com SUP 0174 (9/18) MERCHANT_S�'�+� BONDING COMPANY - POWER OF ATTORNEY Know All Persons By These Presents, that MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL) and MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC., both being corporations of the State of Iowa (herein collectively called the "Companies") do hereby make, constitute and appoint, individually, Josh Penwell their true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact, to sign its name as surety(ies) and to execute, seal and acknowledge any and all bonds, undertakings, contracts and other written instruments in the nature thereof, on behalf of the Companies in their business of guaranteeing the fidelity of persons, guaranteeing the performance of contracts and executing or guaranteeing bonds and undertakings required or permitted in any actions or proceedings allowed by law. This Power-of-Attomey is granted and is signed and sealed by facsimile under and by authority of the following By -Laws adopted by the Board of Directors of Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) on April 23, 2011 and amended August 14, 2015 and adopted by the Board of Directors of Merchants National Bonding, Inc., on October 16, 2015. 'The President, Secretary, Treasurer, or any Assistant Treasurer or any Assistant Secretary or any Vice President shall have power and authority to appoint Attorneys -in -Fact, and to authorize them to execute on behalf of the Company, and attach the seal of the Company thereto, bonds and undertakings. recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof." 'The signature of any authorized officer and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile or electronic transmission to any Power of Attomey or Certification thereof authorizing the execution and delivery of any bond, undertaking, recognizance, or other suretyship obligations of the Company, and such signature and seal when so used shall have the same force and effect as though manually fixed." In connection with obligations in favor of the Florida Department of Transportation only, it is agreed that the power and aut hority hereby given to the Attorney -in -Fact includes any and all consents for the release of retained percentages and/or final estimates on engineering and construction contracts required by the State of Florida Department of Transportation. It is fully understood that consenting to the State of Florida Department of Transportation making payment of the final estimate to the Contractor and/or its assignee, shall not relieve this surety company of any of its obligations under its bond. In connection with obligations in favor of the Kentucky Department of Highways only, it is agreed that the power and authority hereby given to the Attomey-in-Fact cannot be modified or revoked unless prior written personal notice of such intent has been given to the Commissioner - Department of Highways of the Commonwealth of Kentucky at least thirty (30) days prior to the modification or revocation. In Witness Whereof, the Companies have caused this instrument to be signed and sealed this 25th day of March 2020 :may GORPOgq ••�O,�Qp.POg4 • • Q:2 -o �' :ram:= o- �• •z. 1933 ' . 2003 _L�; • y. :• • •ti• mod.. ate'. . c7Q •;ate. • STATE OF IOWA •"" COUNTY OF DALLAS ss. On this this 25th day of March 2020 , before me appeared Larry Taylor, to me personally known, who being by me duly swom did say that he is President of MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL) and MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC.; and that the seals affixed to the foregoing instrument are the Corporate Seals of the Companies; and that the said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of the Companies by authority of their respective Boards of Directors. ALICIA K. GRAM Commission Number 767430 My Commission Expires April 1, 2020 MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL) MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC. 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Pearland, Texas 77584 Re: McMillan James Equipment Company Preventative Maintenance Dear Mr. Enochs McMillan James Equipment Company (MJEC) is pleased to present City of Pearland with a proposal for a Preventative Maintenance Contract for (2) Dectron Pool Dehumidifiers in the Pearland Natatorium Building. We are committed to providing you with systems and services to make your equipment perform at its best. MJEC's product exclusivity ensures that you get the full benefit of our service experience, coupled with the distinct technical expertise of an HVAC equipment leader. We value the confidence you have placed in us and look forward to working with you and your staff. Sincerely, Peter Giannangelo Service Manager - Houston °MILLAN AMES EOUIPMENTCOMnPNY.. EOUIPMENT COMPANY.. Service Agreement Preventative Maintenance Contract Presented to: Jack Enochs Facilities Service Manager City of Pearland 3501 East Orange St. Pearland, Texas 77581 October 1, 2020 Presented by: Peter Giannangelo McMillan James Equipment Company - Houston Exhibit B Scope of Service Preventative Service Agreement Scheduled maintenance inspections are performed monthly for one (1) Year. The Equipment List indicates the planned inspection month. Tasking Sheets provide an overview of the maintenance to be performed. Jnsoections This coverage includes monthly maintenance inspection for 1 year (12 site visits/1 per month) SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE PROGRAM Routine maintenance inspections will be performed monthly. EMERGENCY SERVICE Emergency service and repairs are available and will be invoiced at the prevailing straight time or over time rate. Response time: MJEC will Provide a return phone call to the site contact within 4 hours of initial emergency call REPLACEMENT PARTS Parts and materials shall be provided as authorized and invoiced extra to the contract price. WRITTEN REPORTS Written reports will be provided to the facilities management following each regular inspection or emergency call. EQUIPMENT COVERAGE The following equipment will be serviced: Equipment Manufacturer Model Number Serial Number Pool Unit Dectron DSH-362-7 A2009110022 Pool Unit Dectron DSH-362-7 A2009110023 Dectron Pool Unit MONTHLY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION Monthly: • Report in with the Customer Representative. • Review customer Togs with the customer for operational problems and trends. • Check that there are no bubbles in the sight glass after 10 minutes of compressor operation • Check compressor discharge temperature • Check refrigerant levels o By compressor discharge temperature sensors ■ Advise site contact if abnormal conditions are present Check temperature set points o Adjust ONLY if needed • Check and adjust control functions • Check Belts o Advise site contact if abnormal conditions are present • Check for blower bearing wear • Check the condensate drain pan for any accumulated residue o Advise site contact if abnormal conditions are present • Check the air heat transfer coils for dirt and/or trash • Check controller battery and replace as needed • Check general operation of Dectron Pool Unit • Check operation of outdoor condensers o Visual inspection of all condenser fan motors Every Six Months: • Includes everything above (Monthly Inspection) in addition to the following • Check and adjust electrical connections • Grease the blower bearings with high quality grease for HVAC applications • Check and adjust belt tension • Take and record amp readings on all blower motors, condenser fans and compressors Bi-Monthly (6 times per year): • Change Filters o Replace all Outside Air Filters o Replace all Return Air Filters • Filter change schedule to be: o February, April, June, August, October and December- depending on start date. Jack Enochs City of Pearland 3501 East Orange St. Pearland, TX 77581 Pricing and Acceptance Preventative Maintenance Agreement Site Address: Pearland Natatorium 4141 Bailey Rd Pearland, TX 77584 McMillan James Eauipment Company Service Aareement MJEC, agrees to inspect and maintain the equipment listed under the "Equipment Coverage" section (the "Equipment") hereof according to the terms of this Service Agreement, including the "Terms and Conditions," and "Scope of Service," sections hereof. MJEC agrees to give preferential service to Customer over non- contract customers. Service Fee Customer agrees to pay $28,950.00 for 1 year, to MJEC as the fee (the "Service Fee") for the inspection, maintenance and/or repair services described in the Scope of Service section hereof with respect to the Equipment. Term The initial term of this Service Agreement shall be 1 year(s), effective November 1, 2020 provided that MJEC will have no obligation to Customer prior to approval of this Service Agreement in writing as provided below, by and authorized representative of MJEC. Following expiration of the initial term, this Agreement shall NOT renew automatically This agreement is subject to the attached MJEC Terms and Conditions. SUBMITTED BY: Peter Giannangelo Account Manager Proposal Date: October 1, 2020 CUSTOMS'AagPT: C MJEC, /� �t Autho' ep s t_ ive ofized Repres tative �'n141.4 c. Title Title 17 N¢ ,L. 72 i lD / a0x7 Acceptance Date Signatur e MJEC Terms and Conditions (Service) The following "Terms and Conditions" are attached to and made a part of the Service Agreement ("Agreement") between the named Customer and McMillan James Equipment Company (MJEC). For Services performed in the United States, "MJEC" shall mean McMillan James Equipment Company. MJEC's Services are furnished pursuant to and subject to the following terms and conditions, except for any Services that are the subject of a pre- existing valid written agreement currently in effect between MJEC and Customer, in which case such written agreement shall apply. 1. Acceptance. A Proposal or Agreement made upon these terms is subject to Customer acceptance in writing delivered to MJEC within thirty (30) days from the date hereof. If your order is an acceptance of a written Proposal on a form provided by MJEC, without the addition of any other terms and conditions of sale or any other modification, this document shall be treated solely as an acknowledgment of such order, subject to credit approval. If your order is not such an acceptance, then this document is MJEC's offer, subject to credit approval, to provide the services solely in accordance with the following terms and conditions of sale. If we do not hear from you within two weeks from the date hereof, MJEC shall rely upon your silence as an acceptance of these terms and conditions and any performance will be pursuant hereto. Customer's acceptance of services by MJEC will in any event constitute an acceptance by Customer of these terms and conditions. 2. Term and Service Fee Adjustment The initial Term of this Agreement shall be as stated in the 'Pricing & Acceptance' section hereof. Thereafter, this Agreement shall be automatically renewed on the basis stated above, until terminated as provided herein. MJEC reserves the right to renegotiate the Service Fee effective with each annual renewal of this Agreement upon forty-five (45) days written notice in advance of the scheduled expiration date. This Agreement may be cancelled upon the written notice of either party to the other (for any reason or no reason) no later than thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled expiration date; provided, however, that, in the event of a cancellation by Customer, Customer shall pay to MJEC the balance of the Service Fee applicable to the then current 12 month period of the Term. The Service Fee is based on performance during regular business hours. 3. Payment and Taxes. Payment is due upon receipt of MJEC's invoice. Except as may otherwise be provided in the "Service Fee° section, annual Service Fee amounts shall be paid in advance of performance of the Services. A service charge of 1% on unpaid balances may be charged by MJEC. Without liability to Customer, MJEC may discontinue services whenever payment is overdue. In addition to the stated Service Fee, Customer shall pay all taxes not legally required to be paid by MJEC or, alternatively, shall provide MJEC with acceptable tax exemption certificates. Customer shall pay all costs (including attorneys' fees) incurred by MJEC in attempting to collect amounts due. 4. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon a material breach by the other party of its obligations hereunder upon fourteen (14) calendar days prior written notice to the breaching party and the failure of the breaching party to cure the breach within such fourteen (14) day period. Notwithstanding any termination, Customer shall remain liable to MJEC for any amounts for services provided by MJEC and not then paid. 5. Performance. MJEC shall perform the services described in this Agreement with respect to the listed Equipment with reasonable promptness in a workmanlike manner in accordance with industry standards generally applicable in the area. Except as otherwise provided in writing in "Scope of Services," Services will be performed during MJEC's normal business hours and any after- hours services shall be billed separately according to then prevailing overtime or emergency labor/labour rates. MJEC's duty to perform under this Agreement and the Service Fee are subject to the approval of MJEC's credit department, are subject to Events of Force Majeure, and contingent upon the ability to procure materials from the usual sources of supply. Upon disapproval of the credit department or upon the occurrence of any such event as aforesaid, MJEC may delay or suspend performance or, at its option, renegotiate Service Fees, and/or terms and conditions with the Customer. If MJEC and Customer are unable to agree on such revisions, this Agreement shall be cancelled without any liability, other than Customer's obligation to pay for services rendered by MJEC to the date of cancellation. This Agreement presupposes that all major pieces of equipment are in proper operating condition as of the date hereof. Services furnished are premised on the Equipment being in a maintainable condition. In no event shall MJEC have any obligation to replace Equipment that is no longer maintainable. If initial or seasonal start-up is included in the services, or an inspection by MJEC prior to commencement of the services, indicates repairs are required, MJEC will provide a quotation for such repairs. If Customer does not authorized such repairs, MJEC may remove the unacceptable Equipment from the "Equipment Coverage' or "Scope of Services" sections of this Agreement and adjust the Service Fee accordingly, or at MJEC's option, cancel this Agreement. During the Term, MJEC may elect to install/attach to Customer equipment or provide portable devices (hardware and/or software) for execution of control or diagnostic procedures. Such devices shall remain the personal proprietary property of MJEC and in no event shall become a fixture of customer locations. Customer shall not acquire any interest, title or equity in any hardware, software, processes, and other intellectual or proprietary rights to devices used in connection with providing service on Customer equipment. MJEC reserves the right to remove such items at its discretion. 6. Customer Obligations. Customer shall: (a) Provide MJEC reasonable and safe access to all Equipment; (b) Reimburse MJEC for services, repairs, and/or replacements performed by MJEC beyond the "Scope of Services" or otherwise excluded hereunder. Such reimbursement shall be at the then prevailing overtime/holiday rates for labor/labour and prices for materials and may at MJEC's option be subject to a separate written agreement prior to its undertaking such work; and (c) Unless water treatment is expressly included in MJEC's Scope of Services, provide professional cooling tower water treatment in accordance with any reasonable recommendations provided by MJEC. 7. Exclusions. Unless expressly included in "Scope of Services° or "Equipment Coverage," the services to be provided by MJEC do not include, and MJEC shall not be liable for, any of the following: (a) Any guarantee of room conditions or system performance; (b) Inspection, maintenance, repair, replacement of or services for: chilled water and condenser water pumps and piping; electrical disconnect switches or circuit breakers; motor starting equipment and interconnecting power wiring; recording or portable instruments, gauges or thermometers; any pipe covering or insulation containing asbestos, or non -maintainable parts of the system, including, but not limited to, unit cabinets, shells, ductwork, electrical wiring, hydronic piping, structural supports, boiler refractory material and shells, storage tanks and similar items; the appearance of decorative casing or cabinets; damage sustained by other equipment or systems; and/or any failure, misadjustment or design deficiencies in other equipment or systems; (c) Repairs or replacement of parts made necessary as a result of eledrical power failure, low voltage, burned out main or branch fuses, low water pressure, vandalism, misuse or abuse, improper operation, unauthorized alteration of Equipment, accident, negligence of Customer or others, damage due to freezing weather, calamity or malicious act; (d) Any damage or malfunction resulting from freezing, contamination, corrosion or erosion on the water side of the equipment or caused by scale or sludge on intemal tubes except where water treatment protection services are provided by MJEC as part of this agreement; (e) Furnishing any items of equipment, material, or labor/labour, or performing special tests recommended or required by insurance companies or federal, state, or local governments; (f) Failure or inadequacy of any structure or foundation supporting or surrounding the Equipment or any portion thereof; (g) Building access or alterations that might be necessary to repair or replace Customer's existing equipment; (h) The normal function of starting and stopping the Equipment or the opening and closing of valves, dampers or regulators normally installed to protect the Equipment against damage; (i) Any responsibility for design or redesign of the system or the Equipment, obsolescence, safety tests, or removal or reinstallation of valve bodies and dampers; (j) Any services, claims, or damages arising out of Customer's failure to comply with its obligations under this Agreement; (k) Any claims, damages, losses, or expenses, arising from or related to conditions that existed in, on, or upon the premises before the effective date of this Agreement ("Pre -Existing Conditions'), including, without limitation, damages, losses, or expenses involving pre-existing building envelope issues, mechanical issues, plumbing issues, and/or indoor air quality issues involving mold/mould and/or fungi; and (I) Any claims, damages, losses, or expenses, arising from or related to work done by or services provided by individuals or entities that are not employed by or hired by MJEC. 8. Warranties. (a) MJEC manufactured material supplied is warranted be free from defect in material and manufacture for a period of twelve months from date of start-up or replacement and MJEC's obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing the defective part at its option; (b) labor/labour is warranted (to have been properly performed) for a period of 90 days from completion and MJEC's obligation under this warranty is limited to correcting any improperly performed labor/labour; and (c) non-MJEC equipment and/or parts are not warranted by MJEC and shall have such warranties as are extended to MJEC by the respective manufacturer. THE WARRANTY AND LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION ARE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND LIABILITIES, WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR IN NEGLIGENCE, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN LAW OR IN FACT, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MJEC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST REVENUE OR PROFITS), OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OF PURPOSE IS MADE REGARDING PREVENTION BY THE SCOPE OF SERVICES, OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF, OF MOLD, FUNGUS, BACTERIA, MICROBIAL GROWTH, OR ANY OTHER CONTAMINATES. MJEC SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY IF THE SCOPE OF SERVICES OR ANY COMPONENT THEREOF IS USED TO PREVENT OR INHIBIT THE GROWTH OF SUCH MATERIALS. 9. Indemnity and Liability. MJEC and Customer shall indemnify, defend and hold each other harmless from any and all claims, actions, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including reasonable attorneys' fees, resulting from death or bodily injury or damage to real or personal property, to the extent caused by the negligence or misconduct of the indemnifying party, and/or its respective employees or agents. If the parties are both at fault, the obligation to indemnify shall be proportional to their relative fault The duty to indemnify will continue in full force and effect, notwithstanding the expiration or early termination hereof, with respect to any claims based on fads or conditions that occurred prior to expiration or termination. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY CONTRARY PROVISION, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST REVENUE OR PROFITS), WHETHER CLAIMED UNDER CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY OR FACTS, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. 10. Asbestos and Hazardous Materials. MJEC's services expressly exclude any identification, abatement, cleanup, control, disposal, removal or other work connected with asbestos or other hazardous materials (collectively, 'Hazardous Materials'). Should MJEC become aware of or suspect the presence of Hazardous Materials, MJEC may immediately stop work in the affected area and shall notify Customer. Customer will be responsible for taking any and all action necessary to correct the condition in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Customer shall be exclusively responsible for any claims, liability, fees and penalties, and the payment thereof, arising out of or relating to any Hazardous Materials on or about the premises, not brought onto the premises by MJEC. MJEC shall be required to resume performance of the services only when the affected area has been rendered harmless. 11. Insurance. MJEC agrees to maintain insurance in the following minimum amounts during the Term: Commercial General Liability -- $1,000,000 per occurrence; Automobile Liability -- $1,000,000 CSL; Workers Compensation -- Statutory Limits. If Customer has requested to be named as an additional insured under MJEC's insurance policy, MJEC will do so but only to the extent of MJEC's indemnity assumed under the indemnity provision contained herein. MJEC does not waive any rights of subrogation. 12. Force Majeure. If MJEC shall be unable to carry out any material obligation under this Agreement due to an Event of Force Majeure, this Agreement shall at MJEC's election (i) remain in effect but MJEC's obligations shall be suspended until the uncontrollable event terminates or (ii) be terminated upon ten (10) days notice to Customer, in which event Customer shall pay MJEC for all parts of the Work furnished to the date of termination. An "Event of Force Majeure" shall mean any cause or event beyond the control of MJEC. Without limiting the foregoing, "Event of Force Majeure" includes: acts of God; acts of terrorism, war or the public enemy; flood; earthquake; tornado; storm; fire; civil disobedience; pandemic insurrections; riots; labor disputes; labor or material shortages; sabotage; restraint by court order or public authority (whether valid or invalid), and action or non -action by or inability to obtain or keep in force the necessary governmental authorizations, permits, licenses, certificates or approvals if not caused by MJEC. 13. Services Other Than Solely Scheduled Service. If MJEC's services hereunder are not limited solely to Scheduled Service, the following provisions shall also apply: (a) Required restoration shall be performed by Customer at its cost prior to MJEC being obligated to perform hereunder; (b) any changes, adjustments, service or repairs made to the Equipment by any party other than MJEC, unless approved by MJEC in writing, may, at MJEC's option, terminate MJEC's obligation to render further service to the Equipment so affected; in such case no refund of any portion of the Service Fee shall be made; and (c) Customer shall (i) promptly notify MJEC of any unusual performance of Equipment. (ii) permit only MJEC personnel to repair or adjust Equipment and/or controls during the Term; and (iii) utilize qualified personnel to properly operate the Equipment in accordance with the applicable operating manuals and recommended procedures. 14. General. To the maximum extent provided by law, this Agreement is made and shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the state or province in which work is performed. This Agreement contains all of the agreements, representations and understandings of the parties and supersedes all previous understandings, commitments or agreements, oral or written, related to the subject matter hereof. If any part of this Agreement is deemed to be unlawful, invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be reduced only to the extent required to remove the invalidity or unenforceability. Customer may not assign, transfer, or convey this Agreement, or any part hereof, without the written consent of MJEC. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their permitted successors and assigns. Except as provided for Service Fee adjustments, no modifications, additions or changes may be made to this Agreement except in a writing signed by both parties. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all together shall constitute but one and the same Agreement A fully executed facsimile copy hereof or the several counterparts shall suffice as an original. 15. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Clause. MJEC is a federal contractor which complies fully with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the applicable regulations contained in 41 C.F.R. Parts 60-1 through 60-60, 29 U.S.C. Section 793 and the applicable regulations contained in 41 C.F.R. Part 60-741; and 38 U.S.C. Section 4212 and the applicable regulations contained in 41 C.F.R. Part 60-250 in the United States and with Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982 (U.K.) 1982, c. 11 and applicable Provincial Human Rights Codes and employment law in Canada. 16. U.S. Government Work. If the Work is in connection with a U.S. Government contract, Customer certifies that it has provided and will provide current, accurate, and complete information, representations and certifications to all govemment officials, including but not limited to the contracting officer and officials of the Small Business Administration, on all matters related to the prime contract, including but not limited to all aspects of its ownership, eligibility, and performance. Anything herein notwithstanding, MJEC will have no obligations to Customer unless and until Customer provides MJEC with a true, correct and complete executed copy of the prime contract. Upon request, Customer will provide copies to MJEC of all requested written communications with any govemment official related to the prime contract prior to or concurrent with the execution thereof, including but not limited to any communications related to Customer's ownership, eligibility or performance of the prime contract. Customer will obtain written authorization and approval from MJEC prior to providing any government official any information about MJEC's performance of the work that is the subject of this offer or agreement. other than this written offer or agreement.