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R2023-185 2023-08-14DocuSign Envelope ID: 400032D9-2DAD-4015-895C-9F8133C766A2 RESOLUTION NO. R2023-185 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, awarding a 3- year service contract (1-year term with 2 renewals) for demolition services (general clean-up and nuisance abatement), to Sitek Omni Services, LLC., in the annual estimated amount of $70,000.00, for the period of August 15, 2023 and through August 14, 2024. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: Section 1. That competitive bids for demolition services have been reviewed and tabulated. Section 2. That the City Council hereby awards a bid to Sitek Omni Services, LLC., in the estimated amount of $70,000.00. Section 3. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to execute a demolition services contract. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 14th day of August, A.D., 2023. DocuSigned by: 2F-8 B858BC2A475 J. KEVIN COLE MAYOR ATTEST: DocuSigned by: FrataGS a ItAiLar Er22 3, FRANCES AGUILAR, TRMC, MMC CITY SECRETARY APPROVED AS TO FORM: ,-DocuSigned by: ? S ASg$ 6B1F 4 B6... DARRIN M. COKER CITY ATTORNEY City of Pearland 3519 Liberty Drive • Pearland, TX 77581 SERVICE CONTRACT NO. RFP 0622-09 Demolition and Disposal Services for Residential Structures THIS CONTRACT ("Contract") is entered into by and between the City of Pearland, a Texas home - rule municipal corporation ("City") and Sitek Omni Services, LLC ("Contractor"), and consisting of the following parts: I. 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: Sitek Omni Services, LLC. 1780 Roughneck Drive Humble, TX 77338 Description of Services: Contractor will provide demolition and disposal services for residential Structures and premises, and general clean-up and removal of nuisance accumulations, for the City of Pearland, per the specifications of RFP #0622-09. Contract Amount: Not to exceed $70,000 Effective Date: August 15, 2023 End Date: August 14, 2024 Renewals: 2 Resolution No/Bid No: RFP #622-09 II. Signatures CITY OF PEARLAND CONTRACTOR Purchasing Officer 7/18/2023 Q Date Title: elLe F11‘ c12.44,1. *Signed by: Date Superintendent/Manager Director Deputy/Assistant City Manager City Manager *City Contract Signature Authority: Service Contract Standard Form Approved as to Legal Form 6.28.2021 Date: i $ta-3 Superintendent/Manager — up to $10,000 Director - $10,001 - $30,000 City Manager/Deputy/Assistant City Manager - $30,001 + City Council Resolution over $50,000 Page 1 of 7 III. Standard Contract Provisions WHEREAS, Contractor has bid to provide Services ("Services") in response to Request for Bid/Proposal #0622-09 ("Solicitation"), which Solicitation includes the required scope of work and all specifications and which Solicitation and the Contractor's bid or proposal response, as applicable, are incorporated by reference in this Contract as Exhibits 1 and 2, respectively, as if each were fully set out here in its entirety. NOW, THEREFORE, City and Contractor agree as follows: 1. Scope. Contractor will provide Services in accordance with the attached Scope of Work, as detailed in Attachment A, the content of which is incorporated by reference into this Contract as if fully set out here in its entirety, and in accordance with Exhibit 2. 2. Term. This Contract is for one (1) year, with performance commencing upon the effective date or the date of issuance of the notice to proceed issued by the Contract Administrator or the Purchasing Division, or upon the performance date listed in the notice to proceed, whichever is later. The parties may mutually extend the Term of this Contract for up to 2 (two) additional one-year periods ("Option Period(s)"), provided, the parties do so by written amendment prior to the expiration of the original term or the then -current Option Period. The City's extension authorization must be executed by the City Manager or designee. 3. Compensation and Payment. This Contract is for an amount not to exceed $70,000, subject to approved extensions and changes. Payment will be made for Services completed and accepted by the City within thirty (30) days of acceptance, subject to receipt of an acceptable invoice. Contractor shall invoice no more frequently than once per month. All pricing must be in accordance with the attached Bid/Pricing Schedule, as shown in Attachment B, the content of which is incorporated, in its entirety, by reference into this Contract. Any amount not expended during the initial term or any option period may, at the City's discretion, be allocated for use in the next option period. Invoices will be emailed to the following email address with a copy provided to the Contract Administrator: City of Pearland Attn: Accounts Payable Email: accountspayable@pearlandtx.gc 4. Contract Administrator. The Contract Administrator designated by the City is responsible for approval of all phases of performance and operations under this Contract, including deductions for non-performance and authorizations for payment. The City's Contract Administrator for this Contract is as follows: Name: Rance Rhame, Supervisor Code & Environ. Svcs. Department: Fire Department / Code Enforcement Phone: 281.997.4671 Email: rrhame@pearlandtx.gov 5. Insurance; Bonds. (A) Before performance can begin under this Contract, the Contractor must deliver a Certificate of Insurance ("COI"), as proof of the required insurance coverages, to the City's Contract Administrator. Additionally, the COI must state that the City shall be Service Contract Standard Form Page 2 of 7 Approved as to Legal Form 6.28.2021 (B) provided no less than thirty (30) days' advance written notice of cancellation, material change in coverage, or intent not to renew any of the policies. The City must be named as an additional insured. The City Attorney must be given copies of all insurance policies within ten (10) days of the City Manager or his designee's written request. Insurance requirements are as stated in Attachment C, the entirety of which is incorporated by reference into this Contract. Contractor shall provide any required payment bond, performance bond, or both, prior to commencement of performance under this Contract. The terms, conditions, and amounts of the bonds and appropriate surety information shall be included in the RFB/RFP or as may be added to Attachment C, and such content, the entirety of which, shall be incorporated into this Contract. 6. Purchase Release Order. For multiple -release purchases of Services provided by the Contractor over a period of time, the City will exercise its right to specify time, place and quantity of Services to be delivered in the following manner: the authorized City department or division shall send to Contractor a purchase release order signed by an authorized agent of the department or division. The purchase release order shall refer to this Contract, and Services shall not be rendered until the Contractor receives the signed purchase release order. 7. Inspection and Acceptance. City may inspect all Services and products supplied before acceptance. Any Services or products that are provided but not accepted by the City must be corrected or re -worked immediately at no charge to the City. If immediate correction or re- working at no charge cannot be made by the Contractor, a replacement service may be procured by the City on the open market and any costs incurred, including additional costs over the item's bid/proposal price, shall be paid by the Contractor within thirty (30) days of receipt of City's invoice. 8. Warranty. (A) The Contractor warrants that all products supplied under this Contract are new, quality items that are free from defects, fit for their intended purpose, and of good material and workmanship. The Contractor warrants that it has clear title to the products and that the products are free of liens or encumbrances. (B) In addition, the products purchased under this Contract shall be warranted by the Contractor or, if indicated in Attachment D by the manufacturer, for the period stated therein. Attachment D, the entirety of which, is attached to this is incorporated into this Contract. (C) Contractor warrants that all Services will be performed in accordance with the standard of care used by similarly situated contractors performing similar services. 9. Quality/Quantity Adjustments. Any Service quantities indicated on the Bid/Pricing Schedule are estimates only and do not obligate the City to order or accept more than the City's actual requirements nor do the estimates restrict the City from ordering less than its actual needs during the term of the Contract including any Option Period. Substitutions and deviations from the City's product requirements or specifications are prohibited without the prior written approval of the Contract Administrator. 10. Non -Appropriation. The continuation of this Contract after the close of any fiscal year of the City, which fiscal year ends on September 30th annually, is subject to appropriations and budget approval specifically covering this Contract as an expenditure in said budget, and it is Service Contract Standard Form Page 3 of 7 Approved as to Legal Form 6.28.2021 within the sole discretion of the City's City Council to determine whether or not to fund this Contract. The City does not represent that this budget item will be adopted, as said determination is within the City Council's sole discretion when adopting each budget. 11. Independent Contractor. Contractor shall perform all work required by this Contract as an independent contractor and will furnish such Services in its own manner and method, and under no circumstances or conditions will any agent, servant or employee of the Contractor be considered an employee of the City. 12. Subcontractors. In performing the Services, the Contractor will not enter into subcontracts or utilize the services of subcontractors unless the subcontractors were identified in the bid/quote/proposal or approved by the Contract Administrator. 13. Amendments. This Contract may be amended or modified only in writing and executed by authorized representatives of both parties. 14. Waiver. No waiver by either party of any breach of any term or condition of this Contract waives any subsequent breach of the same. 15. Taxes. The Contractor covenants to pay payroll taxes, Medicare taxes, FICA taxes, unemployment taxes and all other applicable taxes. Upon request, the City Manager shall be provided proof of payment of these taxes within 15 days of such request. 16. Notice. Any notice required under this Contract must be given by hand delivery, or certified mail, postage prepaid, and is deemed received on the day hand -delivered or on the third day after postmark if sent by certified mail. Notice must be sent as follows: IF TO CITY: City of Pearland Attn: Rance Rhame Title: Supervisor Code & Env. Svcs. Address: 2703 Veterans Dr. Pearland, Tx. 77584 Phone: 281.997.4671 IF TO CONTRACTOR: Sitek Omni Services, LLC Attn: Kevin Delahunty Title: Vice President Address: 1780 Roughneck Drive, Humble, TX 77338 Phone: 281.812.1461 17. 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 Service Contract Standard Form Page 4 of 7 Approved as to Legal Form 6.28.2021 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. 18. 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. 19. 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. 20. Termination. (A) 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. (B) 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 shall provide 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 pursuant 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. 21. Owner's Manual and Preventative Maintenance. Contractor agrees to provide a copy of the owner's manual and/or preventative maintenance guidelines or instructions if available for any equipment purchased by the City pursuant to this Contract. Contractor must provide such documentation upon delivery of such equipment and prior to receipt of the final payment by the City. 22. Limitation of Liability. The City's maximum liability under this Contract is limited to the total amount of compensation listed in this Contract. In no event shall the City be liable for incidental, consequential or special damages. 23. Assignment. No assignment of this Contract by the Contractor, or of any right or interest contained herein, is effective unless the City Manager first gives written consent to such assignment. The performance of this Contract by the Contractor is of the essence of this Contract, and the City Manager's right to withhold consent to such assignment is within the sole discretion of the City Manager on any ground whatsoever. 24. Severability. Each provision of this Contract is considered to be severable and, if, for any Service Contract Standard Form Page 5 of 7 Approved as to Legal Form 6.28.2021 reason, any provision or part of this Contract is determined to be invalid and contrary to applicable law, such invalidity shall not impair the operation of nor affect those portions of this Contract that are valid, but this Contract shall be construed and enforced in all respects as if the invalid or unenforceable provision or part had been omitted. 25. Order of Precedence. In the event of any conflicts or inconsistencies between this Contract, its attachments, and exhibits, such conflicts and inconsistencies will be resolved by reference to the documents in the following order of priority: A. this Contract (excluding attachments and exhibits); B. its attachments; C. the bid solicitation document including any addenda (Exhibit 1); then, D. the Contractor's bid response (Exhibit 2). 26. Certificate of Interested Parties. Contractor agrees to comply with Texas Government Code Section 2252.908, as it may be amended, and to complete Form 1295 "Certificate of Interested Parties" as part of this Contract if required by said statute for items approved by the City Council. 27. Governing Law. Contractor agrees to comply with all federal, Texas, and City laws in the performance of this Contract. The applicable law for any legal disputes arising out of this Contract is the law of the State of Texas, and such form and venue for such disputes is the appropriate district, county, or justice court in and for Brazoria County, Texas. 28. H.B. 89. In accordance with Chapter 2270 of the Texas Government Code, the signatory executing this contract on behalf of company verifies that the company does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of this contract. This clause is subject to companies with ten or more full time employees and the contract value is $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partially with public funds of the governmental entity. 29. Public Information Act Requirements. This paragraph applies only to Contracts that have a stated expenditure of at least $1,000,000 or that result in the expenditure of at least $1,000,000 by the City. The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code, regarding certain entities requirement to provide contracting information to governmental bodies in connection with a public information request, may apply to this contract and the Contractor agrees that the contract can be terminated if the Contractor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter. 30. Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter of this Contract and supersedes all prior negotiations, arrangements, agreements, and understandings, either oral or written, between the parties. IV. Special Terms and Conditions. None. V. Additional Contract Documents Attached and Incorporated by Reference: Attachment A: Scope of Work Attachment B: Bid/Pricing Schedule Attachment C: Insurance and Bond Requirements Attachment D: Warranty Requirements Service Contract Standard Form Page 6 of 7 Approved as to Legal Form 6.28.2021 Incorporated by Reference Only: Exhibit 1: RFB/RFP/ Bid #0622-09 Exhibit 2: Contractor's Bid/Proposal Response Service Contract Standard Form Approved as to Legal Form 6.28.2021 Page 7 of 7 ATTACHMENT A — SCOPE OF WORK Provide all labor, equipment and materials needed to capture, remove, haul, and dispose of materials. Successful proposals shall provide pricing based on the unit of measure for an unknown quantity, inclusive of any specialized procedures, tools, or additional step(s) involved in each line item. Proposals may submit notations based on knowledge or expertise, but the City may deny a proposal for incomplete or altered line item(s), or for no -bid of line items or requirements specified below requisite of the successful bidder. The following requirements and specifications shall be in addition to the other requirements contained herein and shall supersede the other requirements where applicable. SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS: The apparent silence of these specifications as to any detail or to the apparent omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail. All interpretations of these specifications shall be made based on this statement. 1.0 GENERAL/REQUIREMENTS 1.1 Demolish/clear all above ground structures and related appurtenances. 1.1.1 Includes piers, concrete steps, and concrete porches. 1.1.2 Piers are to be cut twelve (12) inches below ground level and compacted fill dirt shall be used to fill the void. Existing slab/foundation of structure(s) to be demolished and removed to a depth of at least 3 feet below grade. The City reserves the right to require removal of entire foundation based on facts of individual property situation and variables, which would be reflected in adjustment to price. 1.1.3 When completed, structure site should be in a condition to return to a natural state with no man-made objects or material. 1.1.4 At least two clear pictures must be provided to the City of Pearland of work in progress and completion for each structure before project is considered complete and payment can be made. 1.1.5 All disposal/clearance must be done in accordance with local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations. Special and hazardous waste to be handled and removed according to applicable State Law(s). 1.1.6 Grade lot smooth using fill dirt if necessary and slope to drain. Voids will not be allowed, and contractor shall compact ground to fill in below grade areas. Spread a mixture of 50% rye grass and 50% Bermuda grass seed over the entire cleared and disturbed area. Voids filled and grading completed shall create positive drainage and not allow for pooling or ponding of water at any place on the property. 1.1.7 Pools must be demolished or removed in entirety and backfilled, and measurements for the purpose of the applicable pricing shall be measured length times width times approximate average depth. 1.1.8 Additional flatwork shall consist of sidewalks, patios, and driveways to be removed completely. Driveway approaches shall be allowed to remain if in good, sound condition. 1.1.9 Measurement for pricing per square foot of structure shall be measured as length times width per floor or level of structure as recorded with County of Record. 1.1.10 Line item pricing for demolition/removal of structures to include cost to bring the structure to ground and load for removal from the property. The waste stream generated by such work shall be calculated by volume and type per applicable line items. 1.1.11 It is the intent of the City that accessory structures of smaller footprint, such as detached storage or utility sheds be calculated at a reasonable rate using the line item pricing available. The vendor shall discuss the pricing and provide reasonable documentation to support accessory structures for which the vendor intends to charge at the rate included in the line item for structures 1500 sq. ft. or Tess, which is intended to include main structure(s) or structure(s) permissible and designed for human occupancy. The City reserves the right to decline demolition and removal of any accessory structure by the vendor based on pricing quotes submitted without sufficient and reasonable documentation supporting such pricing. 1.2 Remove and dispose of all debris/refuse on property, including tires, rubbish, and brush daily. 1.2.1 All protected trees over 12" in diameter measured at chest height to remain undisturbed on the property. Prior to project start, orange construction fence material to be placed around drip line, minimum circumference equal to tree canopy. Fencing shall remain until completion of demolition, grading, and seeding. 1.2.2 Upon completion of loading of vehicle(s), the successful proposal shall be responsible for all material/refuse during transportation. 1.2.3 Existing structures must be demolished on -site and cannot be relocated to any other site. 1.2.4 Remove all fences. Exception: Do not remove fences that are adjoined to property owned by other individuals who want the fence to remain in place. 1.2.5 No burning or burying of disposal items on site or in City limits. 1.2.6 A disposal and disposition manifest must be completed and submitted to city staff before payment will be made. 1.2.7 Roll -off containers/dumpsters designed for placement on -site for the disposal of debris and refuse must be obtained from the City's contracted waste services vendor, Frontier Waste Solutions. No other vendor may be utilized for this contract. Exception: use of vendor's readily moveable dump trailer or similar which is designed to be loaded and transported for disposal. 1.3 A permit must be submitted to the City of Pearland Permits Department. Fee to be included in pricing for project cost- ensure permit application includes note that demolition is for City of Pearland Project. Successful Proposal must be registered with the City of Pearland Permits Department. 1.4 Acceptable methods and materials to prevent erosion and/or illicit discharge or dumping into adjacent waterways, stormwater systems, or similar shall be installed prior to the start of each project and removed only after final approval of site conditions by city staff. A formal SWPPP will not be required unless applicable laws or regulations require such. 1.5 If asbestos is found, all applicable state and local guidelines to be followed for the demolition and removal. If applicable, vendor will be responsible for asbestos report submittal to City Staff. 1.6 If structure believed to be constructed prior to 1978, successful proposal may be required to provide a lead -based paint report to the City unless report of prior clearance of lead- based paint available for property, or justification provided to adequately support property as clear of lead -based paint if required under applicable law. 1.7 Must have thorough knowledge of the demolition discipline and debris removal, including disposal of any hazardous materials, if found on site. 1.8 Ability to communicate and work effectively with City of Pearland staff with respect to any of the services required. Successful proposal shall notify city staff of proposed schedule and work schedule prior to start of project(s). 1.9 Coordinate with City of Pearland staff to notify utility providers of the pending demolition and request and ensure disconnection of Utilities, Gas, Electric, Cable TV and any other utility to the residential building. Cost included per applicable line item pricing to include only labor of the vendor to perform necessary disconnection or removal of utility equipment or material. 1.9.1 Proof of disconnection of all utilities is required prior to start of demolition of any structure connected to utilities. 1.9.2 Water, sewer, and gas shall be disconnected at the perimeter of the property. Exception: water may remain in service if required for to prevent hazardous particles from becoming airborne. 1.9.3 Underground pipes shall be severed approximately twelve (12) inches below grade level. 1.9.4 Cap all sanitary sewer openings and completely fill all septic tanks and/or below ground pools with sand, compacted every twelve (12) inches, to six (6) inches above natural ground level. Pool gunite, walls, or other impervious materials shall be removed prior to fill and grading. Septic tanks shall be removed prior to fill and grading. If removal not feasible, and if approved by City Staff, the bottom of any pool or septic tank, in which impervious materials may restrict drainage shall have holes or perforations to sufficiently allow for drainage of water to substrate. 1.9.5 Permanently cap all water wells by pulling all pumps and pipe (casing may be left in place) and fill well with sand or concrete from the bottom to ground level. 1.10 Successful Proposal is expected to perform all work in a competent and professional manner. Any damage to a city or citizens building/facility that is not included in the project, either direct or indirect, resulting from the successful proposal, or their employees must be repaired fully and completely at the cost to the successful proposal, including work, materials, and any litigation fees that may be incurred to recover the cost of such damages not repaired or not repaired in a workmanlike manner. The City assumes but makes no guarantee of access conditions at properties. Successful proposal is expected to have available equipment to ensure efficient removal regardless of numerous possible unknown environmental variables which may restrict height, width, or weight clearances, and competent knowledge of methods, tools, and techniques employed in this trade. Proposal shall include the following information in a cover letter to describe the experience and capability of the company (these factors may be evaluated to determine Proposal's capability as a supplier): 1.11.1 Introduce the company; include capabilities and underlying philosophy of the company in providing the requested service. 1.11.2 List equipment and personnel available for use in demolition work. 1.11.3 Experience List; include at least three (3) businesses with whom your company has completed similar type work within the last year. The City reserves the right to confirm. Include contact name, phone number, email address and location address. 1.11.4 Describe the experience of the firm in the last thirty-six (36) months in performing services contracts of similar size and scope. 1.11.5 Provide confirmation that employees meet requested requirements. 1.11.6 In the event portions of the work are to be subcontracted, details of such shall be furnished along with the same information as required for the proposal. 1.12 Each job shall be billed separately and shall include an authorized purchase order number. No invoice will be paid without an authorized purchase order number. 1.13 There shall be no minimum order requirements. 1.14 The City reserves the right to use other Vendors when it is deemed to be in its best interest to do so, as in the following examples: 1.14.1 Service and/or quality of product is not acceptable (does not meet specifications). 1.14.2 Service/product is not available on the day it is needed, or within specified requirements. 1.15 Vendor must ensure that their employees assigned to work on City projects have legal right to work in the United States, and Vendor must comply with requirements of e-verify program, as administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 1.16 Vendor must perform background (on the State level) and criminal history check, and ensure that no employee assigned to work on a City of Pearland project (if applicable) has been convicted of: 1.16.1 A felony or any offense that designates the individual as a sex offender. 1.16.2 Found to have any conviction relating to theft, identity fraud, or vandalism. 1.17 City reserves the right to request different workers from Vendor if it deems any vendor employee's quality of work to be poor or if issues with attendance or behavior (discourteous, belligerent, unsafe, etc.) arise. City's request will be submitted in writing stating reasons. 1.18 Limit hours of operation to Monday through Friday during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Special hours of operation, including weekends and holidays, outside the normal hours must be approved by the City. ATTACHMENT B - BID/PRICING SCHEDULE Description UOM Per Unit Cost Demo/Removal of One -Story Structure - 1,500 square feet or less EA $8,750.00 Demo/Removal of One -Story Structure - 1,501 to 2,500 square feet EA $9,750.00 Demo/Removal of One -Story Structure - 2,501 to 3,500 square feet EA $11,250.00 Demo/Removal of Two -Story Structure - 1,500 square feet or less EA $8,750.00 Demo/Removal of Two -Story Structure - 1,501 to 2,500 square feet EA $9,750.00 Demo/Removal of Two -Story Structure - 2,501 to 3,500 square feet EA $11,650.00 Removal of Additional Flatwork SF $0.401 SF Erosion Control LF $0.24 / LF Illicit Discharge and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Materials LF $0.24 / LF Asbestos Material Removal SF $3.50 / SF Paint Material Removal —Disconnection SF $3.85/ SF Disconnection and Capping Off Utilities Gas EA $150.00 Electric EA $100.00 Water EA $380.00 Sewer EA $380.00 Water Well EA $900.00 Septic Tank EA $940.00 Removal of Excess Vegetation and Weeds SF `: 0.55 / SF Wooden Fence Removal LF $1.55 / LF Cyclone Fence Removal LF $1.00/LF :: l Dirt CU YD. $2.85 / CY Rve/Bermuda Grass Seed SF <1:.0.24 . SF Pool Demo and Backfiil to Grade CU. FT. $3.25 / CF Roll Off Container 20 yd container EA $425.00 30 yd container EA $550.00 40 yd container EA $685.00 6 yd dump trailer or similar EA $515.00 20 yd semi -tractor dump trailer or similar EA $685.00 Lot Grading SF $0.24 / SF Nuisance Waste and Storage Removal - Labor Only Standard Household Waste CU. YD. $3.20 / CY Hazardous and Special Waste CU. YD. $22.501 CY Additional Mobilization EA $800.00 ATTACHMENT C — INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Contractors performing work on City property or public right-of-way for the City of Pearland shall provide the City a certificate of insurance or a copy of their insurance policy(s) evidencing the coverages and coverage provisions identified herein. Contractors shall provide the City evidence that all subcontractors performing work on the project have the same types and amounts of coverages as required herein or that the subcontractors are included under the contractor's policy. All insurance companies and coverages must be authorized by the Texas Department of Insurance to transact business in the State of Texas and must be acceptable to the City of Pearland. Listed below are the types and amounts of insurances required. The City reserves the right to amend or require additional types and amounts of coverages or provisions depending on the nature of the work. Type of Insurance Amount of Insurance Provisions 1. Workers' Compensation Employers' Liability Statutory Limits $100,000 per occurrence City to be provided a WAIVER OF SUBROGATION and 30-day notice of cancellation or material change in coverage. City to be listed as additional insured and provided 30-day notice of cancellation or material change in coverage. City shall be provided 30-day notice of cancellation or material change in coverage. 2. Commercial General (Public) Liability to include coverage for: a) Premises/Operations b) Products/Completed Operations c) Independent Contractors d) Personal Injury e) Contractual Liability Personal Injury - $1,000,000 per person; Property Damage - $1,000,000 per occurrence; General Aggregate - $1,000,000 3. Business Auto Liability to include coverage for: a) Owned/Leased vehicles b) Non -owned vehicles cj Hired vehicles Combined Single Limit - $1,000,000 Certificate of Insurance forms may be sent to Purchasing Department. L ATTACHMENT D - WARRANTY N/A ATTACHMENT A SCOPE OF SERVICES The City of Pearland seeks proposals from qualified vendors known to be experienced and regularly engaged in work of similar character/scope for demolition and general nuisance abatement services of residential premises for the city. The purpose of these specifications is to describe the minimum requirements of the City of Pearland for an annual contract. The City makes no guarantee as to potential quantities of project properties or abatements involved in this contract, and services are on an as -needed basis through the contract period. The successful proposal will provide all labor, equipment and materials needed to capture, remove, haul, and dispose of materials. Successful proposals shall provide pricing based on the unit of measure for an unknown quantity, inclusive of any specialized procedures, tools, or additional step(s) involved in each line item. Proposals may submit notations based on knowledge or expertise, but the City may deny a proposal for incomplete or altered line item(s), or for no -bid of line items or requirements specified below requisite of the successful bidder. The following requirements and specifications shall be in addition to the other requirements contained herein and shall supersede the other requirements where applicable. SILENCE OF SPECIFICATIONS: The apparent silence of these specifications as to any detail or to the apparent omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail. All interpretations of these specifications shall be made based on this statement. 1.0 GENERAL/REQUIREMENTS 1.1 Demolish/clear all above ground structures and related appurtenances. 1.1.1 Includes piers, concrete steps, and concrete porches. 1.1.2 Piers are to be cut twelve (12) inches below ground level and compacted fill dirt shall be used to fill the void. Existing slab/foundation of structure(s) to be demolished and removed to a depth of at least 3 feet below grade. The City reserves the right to require removal of entire foundation based on facts of individual property situation and variables, which would be reflected in adjustment to price. 1.1.3 When completed, structure site should be in a condition to return to a natural state with no man-made objects or material. 1.1.4 At least two clear pictures must be provided to the City of Pearland of work in progress and completion for each structure before project is considered complete and payment can be made. 1.1.5 All disposal/clearance must be done in accordance with local, state and federal environmental laws and regulations. Special and hazardous waste to be handled and removed according to applicable State Law(s). 1.1.6 Grade lot smooth using fill dirt if necessary and slope to drain. Voids will not be allowed, and contractor shall compact ground to fill in below grade areas. Spread a mixture of 50% rye grass and 50% Bermuda grass seed over the entire cleared and disturbed area. Voids filled and grading completed shall create positive drainage and not allow for pooling or ponding of water at any place on the property. 1.1.7 Pools must be demolished or removed in entirety and backfilled, and measurements for the purpose of the applicable pricing shall be measured length times width times approximate depth. 1.1.8 Additional flatwork shall consist of sidewalks, patios, and driveways to be removed completely. Driveway approaches shall be allowed to remain if in good, sound condition. 1.1.9 Measurement for pricing per square foot of structure shall be measured as length times width per floor or level of structure as recorded with County of Record. 1.2 Remove and dispose of all debris/refuse on property, including tires, rubbish, and brush daily. 1.2.1 All protected trees over 12" in diameter measured at chest height to remain undisturbed on the property. Prior to project start, orange construction fence material to be placed around drip line, minimum circumference equal to tree canopy. Fencing shall remain until completion of demolition, grading, and seeding. 1.2.2 Upon completion of loading of vehicle(s), the successful proposal shall be responsible for all material/refuse during transportation. 1.2.3 Existing structures must be demolished on -site and cannot be relocated to any other site. 1.2.4 Remove all fences. Exception: Do not remove fences that are adjoined to property owned by other individuals who want the fence to remain in place. 1.2.5 No burning or burying of disposal items on site or in City limits. 1.2.6 A disposal and disposition manifest must be completed and submitted to city staff before payment will be made. 1.2.7 Roll -off containers/dumpsters designed for placement on -site for the disposal of debris and refuse must be obtained from the City's contracted waste services vendor, Frontier Waste Solutions. No other vendor may be utilized for this contract. Exception: use of vendor's readily moveable dump trailer or similar which is designed to be loaded and transported for disposal. 1.3 A permit must be submitted to the City of Pearland Permits Department. No fee will be assessed — ensure permit application includes note that demolition is for City of Pearland Project. Successful Proposal must be registered with the City of Pearland Permits Department. 1.4 Acceptable methods and materials to prevent erosion and/or illicit discharge or dumping into adjacent waterways, stormwater systems, or similar shall be installed prior to the start of each project and removed only after final approval of site conditions by city staff. A formal SWPPP will not be required unless applicable laws or regulations require such. 1.5 If asbestos is found, all applicable state and local guidelines to be followed for the demolition and removal. If applicable, vendor will be responsible for asbestos report submittal to City Staff. 1.6 If structure believed to be constructed prior to 1978, successful proposal may be required to provide a lead -based paint report to the City unless report of prior clearance of lead - based paint available for property, or justification provided to adequately support property as clear of lead -based paint. 1.7 Must have thorough knowledge of the demolition discipline and debris removal, including disposal of any hazardous materials, if found on site. 1.8 Ability to communicate and work effectively with City of Pearland staff with respect to any of the services required. Successful proposal shall notify city staff of proposed schedule and work schedule prior to start of project(s). 1.9 Properly notify utility providers of the pending demolition and request and ensure disconnection of Utilities, Gas, Electric, Cable TV and any other utility to the residential building. Vendor is responsible for cost associated with any disconnect order request. 1.9.1 Proof of disconnection of all utilities is required. 1.9.2 Water, sewer, and gas shall be disconnected at the perimeter of the property. Exception: water may remain in service if required for to prevent hazardous particles from becoming airborne. 1.9.3 Underground pipes shall be severed approximately twelve (12) inches below grade level. 1.9.4 Cap all sanitary sewer openings and completely fill all septic tanks and/or below ground pools with sand, compacted every twelve (12) inches, to six (6) inches above natural ground level. Pool gunite, walls, or other impervious materials shall be removed prior to fill and grading. Septic tanks shall be removed prior to fill and grading. If removal not feasible, and if approved by City Staff, the bottom of any pool or septic tank, in which impervious materials may restrict drainage shall have holes or perforations to sufficiently allow for drainage of water to substrate. 1.9.5 Permanently cap all water wells by pulling all pumps and pipe (casing may be left in place) and fill well with sand or concrete from the bottom to ground level. 1.10 Successful Proposal is expected to perform all work in a competent and professional manner. Any damage to a city or citizens building/facility that is not included in the project, either direct or indirect, resulting from the successful proposal, or their employees must be repaired fully and completely at the cost to the successful proposal, including work, materials, and any litigation fees that may be incurred to recover the cost of such damages not repaired or not repaired in a workmanlike manner. The City assumes but makes no guarantee of access conditions at properties. Successful proposal is expected to have available equipment to ensure efficient removal regardless of numerous possible unknown environmental variables which may restrict height, width, or weight clearances, and competent knowledge of methods, tools, and techniques employed in this trade. Proposal shall include the following information in a cover letter to describe the experience and capability of the company (these factors may be evaluated to determine Proposal's capability as a supplier): 1.11.1 Introduce the company; include capabilities and underlying philosophy of the company in providing the requested service. 1.11.2 List equipment and personnel available for use in demolition work. 1.11.3 Experience List; include at least three (3) businesses with whom your company has completed similar type work within the last year. The City reserves the right to confirm. Include contact name, phone number, email address and location address. 1.11.4 Describe the experience of the firm in the last thirty-six (36) months in performing services contracts of similar size and scope. 1.11.5 Provide confirmation that employees meet requested requirements. 1.11.6 In the event portions of the work are to be subcontracted, details of such shall be furnished along with the same information as required for the proposal. 1.12 Each job shall be billed separately and shall include an authorized purchase order number. No invoice will be paid without an authorized purchase order number. 1.13 There shall be no minimum order requirements. 1.14 The City reserves the right to use other Vendors when it is deemed to be in its best interest to do so, as in the following examples: 1.14.1 Service and/or quality of product is not acceptable (does not meet specifications). 1.14.2 Service/product is not available on the day it is needed, or within specified requirements. 1.15 Vendor must ensure that their employees assigned to work on City projects have legal right to work in the United States, and Vendor must comply with requirements of e-verify program, as administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 1.16 Vendor must perform background (on the State level) and criminal history check, and ensure that no employee assigned to work on a City of Pearland project (if applicable) has been convicted of: 1.16.1 A felony or any offense that designates the individual as a sex offender. 1.16.2 Found to have any conviction relating to theft, identity fraud, or vandalism. 1.17 City reserves the right to request different workers from Vendor if it deems any vendor employee's quality of work to be poor or if issues with attendance or behavior (discourteous, belligerent, unsafe, etc.) arise. City's request will be submitted in writing stating reasons. 1.18 Limit hours of operation to Monday through Friday during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Special hours of operation, including weekends and holidays, outside the normal hours must be approved by the City. 2 PRICING/TAXES 2.0 City of Pearland will not pay any additional charges unless specified in Proposal. These charges may include, but are not limited to, delivery charges and/or fuel surcharges. 2.1 Prices shall be all inclusive: No price changes, additions, or subsequent qualifications will be honored during the course of the contract. 2.2 The awarded Vendor will pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required by the State of Texas. 2.3 Successful proposals shall provide pricing based on the unit of measure for an unknown quantity, inclusive of any specialized procedures, tools, or additional step(s) involved in each line item. Proposals may submit notations based on knowledge or expertise, but the City may deny a proposal for incomplete or altered line item(s). 3 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Provide a cover letter as stated in General Requirements, section 1.0 (upload to "Response Attachments" tab). 3.2 Provide pricing via the Line Items tab in the e-bid system. The proposal price for each line item shall be all inclusive. Description UOM Per Unit Cost Demo/Removal of One -Story Structure - 1,500 square feet or less EA Demo/Removal of One -Story Structure - 1,501 to 2,500 square feet EA Demo/Removal of One -Story Structure - 2,501 to 3,500 square feet EA Demo/Removal of Two -Story Structure - 1,500 square feet or less EA Demo/Removal of Two -Story Structure - 1,501 to 2,500 square feet EA Demo/Removal of Two -Story Structure - 2,501 to 3,500 square feet EA Removal of Additional Flatwork SF Erosion Control LF Illicit Discharge and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Materials LF Asbestos Material Removal SF Lead Paint Material Removal SF Disconnection and Capping Off Utilities Gas EA Electric EA Water EA Sewer EA Water Well EA Septic Tank EA Removal of Excess Vegetation and Weeds SF Wooden Fence Removal LF Cyclone Fence Removal LF Fill Dirt CU. YD. Rve/Bermuda Grass Seed SF Pool Demo and Backfill to Grade CU. FT. Roll Off Container 20 yd container EA 30 yd container EA 40 yd container EA 6 yd dump trailer or similar EA 20 yd semi -tractor dump trailer or similar EA Lot Grading SF Nuisance Waste and Storage Removal - Labor Only Standard Household Waste CU. YD. Hazardous and Special Waste CU. YD. Additional Mobilization EA 4.0 Required documents to be completed and uploaded to "Response Attachments" tab (forms located in "Attachments" tab of the e-Bid system): 4.0.1 Insurance Requirements; 4.0.2 Local Bidder Preference Claim Form (note N/A if not applicable); 4.0.3 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (note N/A if not applicable); 4.0.4 Contractor Questionnaire; 4.0.5 Non -collusion statement; 4.0.6 House Bill 89 Verification; 4.0.7 Attributes — on a separate tab in the e-Bid system. 5 EVALUATION FACTORS 5.0 Compliance with Proposal requirements and best value are factors which will be considered when evaluating Proposals. After receipt of Proposals, City of Pearland will use the following criteria in the selection process: 35% Pricing/Best Value to the City 30% Qualifications; 20% Experience list 15% Compliance to proposal requirements 5.1 The City reserves the right to award in whole, by group or line item, whichever is in the best interest of the City. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP-0622-09 FOR Demolition and Disposal Services for Residential Structure CITY OF PEARLAND ISSUED DATE: DATE June 22, 2022 CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland, TX 77581 https://pearland.ionwave.net REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)0622-09 for Demolition and Disposal Services for Residential Structures PROPOSAL DOCUMENT Unless otherwise specified, Proposers should upload required, completed documents (signature lines must be signed; electronic signature is acceptable) as attachments under the "Response Attachments" tab on the https://pearland.ionwave.net website. If submitting by hard copy (electronic response is preferred). INQUIRIES All questions regarding this RFP should be submitted via email to ebids@pearlandtx.gov. Questions and answers will be distributed by addendum via the e-bids website https://pearland.ionwave.net Questions should be submitted in writing no later 5:00 P.M. CST, Friday, July 8, 2022, to ebids@pearlandtx.gov. PRE -PROPOSAL CONFERENCE Pre -Proposal Conference shall be held: Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 2:00 PM CST In Person -City of Pearland Council Chambers or WebEx Join from the meeting link https://pearlandtx.webex.com/pearlandtx/j.php?MTID=mbf903ce72a413533483cd6e6cb729872 Join by Phone: 1-408-418-9388 Meeting number (access code): 2554 643 3645 Meeting password: fnMnadyw657 Participants are expressly instructed that the RFP contact instructions is the only authorized source of information concerning this solicitation. Sealed Proposal Submissions will be received on or before Thursday July 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM CST https://pearland.ionwave.net Statements of Qualifications may be sent by USPS mail to: City of Pearland Attn. City Secretary's Office 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland, TX 77581 PURCHASING DIVISION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) RFP 0622-09 Issued: June 22, 2022 OFFERS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: ***Wednesday. July 21. 2022 by 2:OOPM CST*" NO LATE OFFERS SHALL BE ACCEPTED RESPONSES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO: RESPONSES SHALL BE MAILED OR Bid document: Bidders should upload required, completed documents (signature lines must be signed; electronic signature is acceptable) as attachments under the "Response Attachments" tab on the https://pearland.ionwave.net website. If submitting by hard copy (electronic response is preferred). DELIVERED TO: City of Pearland Attn. City Secretary's Office 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland, TX 77581 Pre -Proposal Conference shall be held: Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 2:00 P.M. (CST), In Person or Virtual Option ********************************************* NAME AND ADDRESS OF COMPANY SUBMITTING PROPOSAL: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION All questions regarding this RFP should be submitted via email to ebids@pearlandtx.gov. Questions and answers will be distributed by addendum via the e-bid website https://pearland.ionwave.net. Questions should be submitted in writing to no later 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 8, 2022 to ebids@pearlandtx.gov ********************************************** RETURN THIS COVER SHEET WITH RESPONSE: Contact Person: Title: Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) Email: Signature: Printed Name: Shall contract be available for Cooperative Agreement Acknowledgment of Addenda: #1 #2 #3 use? (See Section 26, page 8) Yes_No #4 #5 Request for Proposals The City of Pearland seeks qualified vendors for Demolition Services of Residential Structures for the City. 1.0 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS 1.1 Unless otherwise specified, Proposers should upload required, completed documents (signature lines must be signed; electronic signature is acceptable) as attachments under the "Response Attachments" tab on the https://pearland.ionwave.net website. If submitting by hard copy (electronic response is preferred). One (1) original, and one (1) USB flash drive of all Offer documents shall be submitted in sealed packages. Proposer's name and address and RFP-0622-09 should be marked on the outside of the envelope. Facsimile transmittals or offers communicated by telephone will not be accepted or considered. Proposal information that is not submitted in sealed packages will not be considered. 1.2 Mail or Deliver Responses to the Following Address: City of Pearland Attn. City Secretary's Office 3519 Liberty Drive Pearland, TX 77581 2.0 DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS Proposals must be received in the City of Pearland E-Bid system @ https://pearland.ionwave.net or City Secretary Office no later than 2:00 P.M. CST Thursday, July 21, 2022. The submitting Proposer is responsible for the means of delivering the proposals to the location listed in paragraph 1.2 on time. Delays due to any instrumentality used to transmit the Proposals including delay occasioned by the Proposer or the City of Pearland internal mailing system will be the responsibility of the Proposer. Proposals must be completed and uploaded or delivered in sufficient time to avoid disqualification for lateness due to difficulties in delivery. The time and date stamp clock in City of Pearland (City) City Secretary Office is the official clock for determining whether submittals are submitted timely. Late Proposal documents will not be accepted under any circumstances. 3.0 PROPRIETARY INFORMATION 3.1 If a Proposer does not desire proprietary information in the Proposal to be disclosed, it is required to identify all proprietary information in the Proposal. This identification will be done by individually marking each page with the words "Proprietary Information" on which such proprietary information is found. If the Proposer fails to identify proprietary information, it agrees that by submission of its Proposal that those sections shall be deemed non-proprietary and made available upon public request. 3.2 Proposers are advised that the City, to the extent permitted by law, will protect the confidentiality of their Proposals. Proposer shall consider the implications of the Texas Public Information Act, particularly after the RFP process has ceased and the Contract RFP No. 0622-09 Page 3 of 12 has been awarded. While there are provisions in the Texas Public Information Act to protect proprietary information, where the Proposer can meet certain evidentiary standards, please be advised that a determination on whether those standards have been met will not be decided by the City of Pearland, but by the Office of the Attorney General of the State of Texas. In the event a request for public information is made, the City will notify the Proposer, who may then request an opinion from the Attorney General pursuant to 552.305, Texas Government Code. The City will not make a request of the AttorneyGeneral. 4.0 COMPLETION OF RESPONSES 4.1 Information presented in the Proposals will be used to evaluate the professional qualifications of the Proposer(s) and to determine the Proposal(s) which will be selected to provide professional services to the City. 4.2 Responses shall be completed in accordance with the requirements of this RFP. Statements made by a Proposer shall be without ambiguity, and with adequate elaboration, where necessary, for clear understanding. 4.3 Proposals shall be limited to a maximum of twenty (20) 8-1/2" X 11" pages (one side only and including cover letter) using a font size no smaller than 11 point and one -inch margins. 5.0 CLARIFICATIONS AND ISSUANCE OF ADDENDA 5.1 Any explanation, clarification, or interpretation desired by a Proposer regarding any part of this RFP shall be requested using ebids@pearlandtx.gov, at least 15 days prior to the published submission deadline, as referenced in Section 2.0 of this RFP. 5.2 If the City, in its sole discretion, determines that a clarification is required, such clarification shall be issued in writing. Interpretations, corrections, or changes to the RFP made in any other manner other than writing are not binding upon the City, and Proposers shall not rely upon such interpretations, corrections, or changes. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of the Contract are not binding. 5.3 Requests for explanations or clarifications may emailed to ebids@pearlandtx.gov 5.4 Any interpretations, corrections or changes to this RFP will be made by addendum. Sole issuing authority of addenda shall be vested in the City of Pearland Purchasing Division. Proposers shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda within the responses. 6.0 WITHDRAWAI, OF PROPOSAI,S A representative of the company may withdraw a Proposal at any time prior to the RFP submission deadline, upon presentation of acceptable identification as a representative of such company. 7.0 AWARD OF CONTRACT 7.1 It is understood that the City reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Proposals and RFP No. 0622-09 Page 4 of 12 to re -solicit for Proposals, as it shall deem to be in the best interests of the City of Pearland. Receipt and consideration of any Proposals shall under no circumstances obligate the City of Pearland to accept any Proposals. If an award of contract is made, it shall be made to the responsible Proposer whose Proposal is determined to be the best evaluated offer taking into consideration the relative importance of the evaluation factors set forth in the RFP. 7.2 The City reserves the right to award a single contract or multiple contracts by section listed in the Scope of Work. 7.3 Tentative Schedule of Events RFP Release Date Pre -Proposal Conference Deadline for Questions Proposals Due Date Evaluation /Interviews Mayor Council Consideration 8.0 PERIOD OF ACCEPTANCE Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 2:00 PM (CST) Friday, July 8, 2022; 5:00 PM (CST) Thursday, July 21, 2022; 2:00 PM (CST) July- August 2022 August 2022 Proposer acknowledges that by submitting the Proposal, Proposer makes an offer that, if accepted in whole or part by the City, constitutes a valid and binding contract as to any and all items accepted in writing by the City. The period of acceptance of proposals is one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days from the date of opening unless the Proposer notes a different period. 9.0 TAX EXEMPTION The City of Pearland is exempt from Federal Excise and State Sale Tax; therefore, tax must not be included in any contract that may be awarded from this RFP. 10.0 COST INCURRED IN RESPONDING All costs directly or indirectly related to preparation of a response to the RFP, or any oral presentation required to supplement and/or clarify a Proposals which may be required by the City shall be the sole responsibility of and shall be borne by the participating Proposers. 11.0 NEGOTIATIONS The City reserves the right to negotiate all elements that comprise the successful Vendor's response to ensure that the best possible consideration be afforded to all concerned. 12.0 CONTRACT INCORPORATION The contract documents shall include the RFP, the Response to the RFP, and such other terms and conditions as the parties may agree. 13.0 NON -ENDORSEMENT If a Proposal is accepted, the successful Offerors, hereinafter "Vendor," shall not issue any news releases or other statements pertaining to the award or servicing of the agreement that state or imply the City of Pearland's endorsement of the successful Proposer'sservices. RFP No. 0622-09 Page 5 of 12 14.0 UNAUTHORIZED COMMUNICATIONS After release of this solicitation, Proposers' contact regarding this RFP with members of the RFP evaluation, interview or selection panels, employees of the City or officials of the City other than the Purchasing Officer, or as otherwise indicated is prohibited and may result in disqualification from this procurement process. No officer, employee, agent, or representative of the Proposers shall have any contact or discussion, verbal or written, with any members of the City Council, members of the RFP evaluation, interview, or selection panels, City staff or City's Vendors, or directly or indirectly through others, seek to influence any City Council member, City staff, or City's Vendors regarding any matters pertaining to this solicitation, except as herein provided. If a representative of any Proposers violates the foregoing prohibition by contacting any of the above listed parties with whom contact is not authorized, such contact may result in the Proposers being disqualified from the procurement process. Any oral communications are considered unofficial and non -binding with regard to this RFP. 15.0 PROPOSAL EVALUATION PROCESS 15.1 An evaluation committee will evaluate the responses to this Request for Proposals, may interview one or more firms, and may recommend one or more firms to the. Selection of a firm may be made without discussion with Proposers after offers are received. Proposals should, therefore, be submitted on the most favorable terms. 15.2 The City's evaluation panel will review all responsive submittals and select the best evaluated offers for further interview. 15.3 The City anticipates selecting Proposer(s) that will be recommended for award of a contract to provide the requested professional services to the City of Pearland. 15.4 The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. 16.0 PROPOSAL, EVALUATION FACTORS 35% Pricing/Best Value to the City 30% Qualifications 20% Experience List 15% Compliance to Proposal requirements. 17.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS The Vendor may not assign its rights or duties under an award without the prior written consent of the City of Pearland. Such consent shall not relieve the assignor of liability in the event of default by its assignee. 18.0 ERRORS OR OMISSIONS The Vendor will not be allowed to take advantage of any errors or omissions in this RFP. Where errors or omissions appear in this RFP, the Vendor shall promptly notify the City of Pearland Purchasing Division in writing of such error or omission it discovers. Any significant errors, omissions or inconsistencies in this RFP are to be reported no later than 7 (7) days before time for the RFP response is to be submitted. RFP No. 0622-09 Page 6 of 12 19.0 TERMINATION 19.1 If this award results in a contract, it shall remain in effect until contract expires, delivery and acceptance of products and/or performance of services ordered or terminated by the City with a thirty (30) day written notice prior to cancellation. In the event of termination, the City of Pearland reserves the right to award a contract to next lowest and best Vendor as it deems to be in the best interest of the City ofPearland. 19.2 Further, the City of Pearland may cancel this contract without expense to the City in the event that funds have not been appropriated for expenditures under this contract. The City of Pearland will return any delivered but unpaid goods in normal condition to the Vendor. 20.0 TERMINATION. REMEDIES. AND CANCELLATION Right to Assurance. Whenever the City has reason to question the Vendor's intent to perform, the City may demand that the Vendor(s) give written assurance of Vendor's intent to perform. In the event a demand is made, and no assurance is given within ten (10) calendar days, the City may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation of the contract. 21.0 CHANGE ORDERS No oral statement of any person shall modify or otherwise change or affect the terms, conditions or specifications stated in the resulting contract. All change orders to the contract will be made in writing by the City of Pearland's Department and signed by both parties. Change orders must be prior approved by the Pearland City Council when the amount exceeds $50,000.00. 22.0 VENUE The agreement(s) will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas. The agreement(s) is (are) performable in Brazoria County, Texas. Venue shall lie exclusively in Brazoria County, Texas. 23.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST No public official shall have interest in this contract, in accordance with Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, Local Government Code Title 5, Subtitled C., Chapter 171. 24.0 INSURANCE The Vendor shall carry insurance in the types and amounts for the duration of this agreement as listed in the Professional Services Agreement, Attachment C to this RFP, and furnish certificates of insurance along with copies of policy declaration pages and policy endorsements as evidence thereof. 25.0 CONTRACT CONSTRAINTS AND CONDITIONS 25.1 All services shall be provided in accordance with applicable requirements and ordinances of the City of Pearland, laws of the State of Texas, and applicable federal laws. RFP No. 0622-09 Page 7 of 12 25.2 Contract term shall be one (1) year from date of award. Upon completion of the term of the original contract, and upon the mutual agreement of both parties, the original contract may be renewed for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. 26.0 COOPERATIVE PURCHASING 26.1 Should other governmental entities decide to participate in this contract, Proposers, shall indicate in their proposals whether they agree that all terms, conditions, specification, and pricing would apply. 26.2 If the successful Proposer agrees to extend the resulting contract to other governmental entities, the following will apply: Governmental entities within utilizing Contracts with the City of Pearland will be eligible, but not obligated, to purchase material/services under this contract(s) awarded as a result of this solicitation. All purchases by governmental entities other than the City of Pearland will be billed directly to that governmental entity and paid by that governmental entity. The City of Pearland will not be responsible for another governmental entity's debts. Each governmental entity will order its own material/services as needed 27.0 PAYMENT All payment terms shall be "Net 30 Days" unless otherwise specified in the proposal. 27.1 Service provider shall invoice no more frequently than monthly for services provided. 27.2 Invoices shall be submitted to the City depth latent that ordered and received the services provided. 28.0 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295 The successful Proposer is required to complete online and notarize the Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295 and the form shall be submitted to the Purchasing contact listed in the solicitation before the purchase/contact shall be presented to the City Council. Form to be completed at https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf info form1295.htm. 29.0 DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION By signature on the Compliance Forms Signature Page, I certify that neither my company nor an owner or principal of my company has been debarred, suspended, or otherwise made ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance programs under Executive Order 12549, "Debarment and Suspension," as described in the Federal Register and Rules and Regulations. Neither my company nor an owner or principal of my company is currently listed on the government -wide exclusions in SAM, debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies or declared ineligible under any statutory or regulatory authority. My company agrees to immediately notify the Cooperative and all Cooperative members with pending purchases or seeking to purchase from my company if my company or an owner or principal is later listed on the government -wide exclusions in SAM, or is debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies or declared ineligible under any statutory or regulatory. RFP No. 0622-09 Page 8 of 12 30.0 NO EXCLUDED NATION OR FOREIGN TERRORIST ORGANIZATION CERTIFICATION Chapter 2252 of the Texas Government Code provides that a Texas governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company engaged in active business operations with Sudan, Iran, or a foreign terrorist organization — specifically, any company identified on a list prepared and maintained by the Texas Comptroller under Texas Government Code §§806.051, 807.051, or 2252.153. (A company that the U.S. Government affirmatively declares to be excluded from its federal sanctions regime relating to Sudan, Iran, or any federal sanctions regime relating to a foreign terrorist organization is not subject to the contract prohibition.) 31.0 CHANGE IN COMPANY NAME OR OWNERSHIP The Contractor shall notify the City's Purchasing Manager, in writing, of a company name, ownership, or address change for the purpose of maintaining updated City records. The president of the company or authorized official shall sign the letter. A letter indicating changes in a company name or ownership shall be accompanied with supporting legal documentation such as an updated W-9, documents filed with the state indicating such change, copy of the board of director's resolution approving the action, or an executed merger or acquisition agreement. Failure to do so may adversely impact future invoice payments. 32.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES See Attachment A 33.0 RESPONSE FORMAT AND ORGANIZATION Label and Tab each section based on scoring criteria. RFP No. 0622-09 Page 9 of 12 CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT Pursuant to Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code, any person or agent of a person who contracts or seeks to contract for the sale or purchase of property, goods, or services with a local governmental entity (i.e. The City of Pearland) must disclose in the Questionnaire Form CIQ ("Questionnaire") the person's affiliation or business relationship that might cause a conflict of interest with the local governmental entity. Bylaw, the Questionnaire must be filed with the City of Pearland City Secretary no later than seven days after the date the person begins contract discussions or negotiations with the City or submits an application or response to a request for proposals or Proposals, correspondence, or another writing related to a potential agreement with the City. Updated Questionnaires must be filed in conformance with Chapter 176. A copy of the Questionnaire Form CIQ is enclosed with the submittal documents. The form is also available at http://www.ethics.state.tx.us/forms/CIO.pdf. If you have any questions about compliance, please consult your own legal counsel. Compliance is the individual responsibility of each person or agent of a person who is subject to the filing requirement. An offense under Chapter 176 is a Class C misdemeanor. RFP No. 0622-09 Page 10 of 12 CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ For vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with chapter 176 of the Local OFFICE USE ONLY Date Received Government Code by a person doing business with the governmental entity. By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local government not later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006, Local Government Code. A person commits an offense if the person violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. 1. Name of person doing business with local governmental entity. 2. Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed (The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate questionnaire. filing authority 176.006(a), Local the originally filed not later than September 1 of the year for which an activity described in Section Government Code, is pending and not later than the 7th business day after the date questionnaire becomes incomplete or inaccurate.) 3. Describe each affiliation or business relationship with an employee or contractor of the local governmental entity who makes recommendations to a local government officer of the local governmental entity with respect to expenditure ofmoney. 4. Describe each affiliation or business relationship with a person who is a local government officer and who appoints or employs a local government officer of the local governmental entity that is the subject of this questionnaire. RFP No. 0622-09 Page 11 of 12 CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ For vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity Page 2 5. Name of local government officer with whom filer has affiliation or business relationship. (Complete this section only if the answer to A, B, or C isYES.) This section, item 5 including subparts A, B, C & D, must be completed for each officer with whom the filer has affiliation or business relationship. Attach additional pages to this Form CIQ as necessary. A. Is the local government officer named in this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income from the filer of the questionnaire? Yes No B. Is the filer of the questionnaire receiving or likely to receive taxable income from or at the direction of the local government officer named in this section AND the taxable income is not from the local governmental entity? Yes No C. Is the filer of this questionnaire affiliated with a corporation or other business entity that the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an ownership of 10 percent ormore? Yes No D. Describe each affiliation or businessrelationship. 6. Describe any other affiliation or business relationship that might cause a conflict ofinterest. 7. Signature of person doing business with the governmental entity Date RFP No. 0622-09 Page 12 of 12