HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6571: J-3 METALS CONTRACT P.O. No. 6571
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH 3-3 METALS OF VIDOR, TEXAS, FOR THE HAULING &
RECYCLING OF SCRAP METAL & WHITE GOODS WITH THE OPTION TO
RENEW FOR TWO ADDITIONAL ONE YEAR PERIODS.
WHEREAS, periodically, the City requires the services of a contractor to purchase scrap
metal and white goods from the City and provide for the proper disposal thereof; and,
WHEREAS, the City advertised for bids for the hauling & Recycling of Scrap Metal &
White Goods; and,
WHEREAS, the City received and opened bids on May 11, 2016; and,
WHEREAS, these bids were based on an adjusted amount relative to American Metal
Market (AMM) standard pricing; and,
WHEREAS, J-3 Metals was the sole bidder as shown in attached Exhibit "A"; now
therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That, the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a contract, in
substantially the same form as attached hereto as Exhibit "B", for the Hauling & Recycling of
Scrap Metal &. White Goods, with the option of renewal for two additional one-year periods
with J-3 Metals of Vidor, Texas, with payment to be provided to the City based on the adjusted
amount relative to AMM standard pricing.
Section 3. That, a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
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with 3-3 Metals of Vidor, Texas, with payment to be provided to the City based on the adjusted
amount relative to AMM standard pricing.
Section 3. That, a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED on this day of August, A.D. 2016, at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor: ,
Councilmembers: ,
NOES: .
Derrick Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
APP OVE • AS TO FORM:
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APPROVED ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal, City Manager
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Rawetts Baaheth, Clift• Williams,
Interim Director of Public Works Acting Purchasing Manager
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CONTRACT FOR HAULING & RECYCLING OF SCRAP
METAL & WHITE GOODS
THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of , 2016, by and
between the City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of
the State of Texas, hereinafter called "OWNER" or "CITY" and J-3 Metals, a(n)
Corporation herein acting by and through Lyndon Judy herein after called
"CONTRACTOR".
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payment terms, conditions
and agreements set forth herein, OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree as follows:
1. The term of this Contract shall be from September 11, 2016 to September 10, 2017.
This is a one (1) year contract, with the option to renew for two (2) additional one
year periods.
2. During the term of this Contract, the Contractor will furnish at his own expense all of
the materials, supplies, tools, equipment, labor and other services necessary to
connection therewith, excepting those supplies specifically not required of
Contractor in the Specifications.
3. The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all the work described in the specifications and
contract documents and to comply with the terms in the amounts stated in bid
document.
4. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following:
1) Agreement
2) Invitation to Bid
3) General Information
3) Specification
4) Bid
5) Notice of Award
5. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
6. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed
by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in (2 copies) each of which shall be
deemed an original on the date first written above.
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Signed on the day of , 2016.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
BY:
Brian McDougal, City Manager
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
Signed on the day of , 2016.
3-3 METALS
BY:
PRINT NAME:
TITLE:
WITNESS:
PRINT NAME:
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DELORIS"BOBBIE"PRINCE,MAYOR BRIAN MCDOUGAL
KAPRINA RICHARDSON FRANK,MAYOR PRO TEM City of "` CITY MANAGER
COUNCIL MEMBERS: /.AI0' SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC
RAYMOND SCOTT,JR. CITY SECRETARY
TIFFANY HAMILTON o r t r t It rt r
MORRIS ALBRIGHT Ti nS. VAL TIZENO
KEITH RICHARD CITY ATTORNEY
WILLIE"BAE"LEWIS,JR.
OSMAN SWATI
CHARLOTTE MOSES
APRIL 18,2016
INVITATION TO BID
HAULING & RECYCLING OF SCRAP METAL & WHITE GOODS
DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central Standard
Time, Wednesday, May 11, 2016. (The clock located in the City Secretary's office will be the official time.)
All bids received will be read aloud at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11,2016 in the City Council Chambers,
City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur,TX. You are invited to attend.
MARK ENVELOPE: P16-024
DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one(1) original and one (1) copy of your bid to:
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
CITY SECRETARY or CITY SECRETARY
P.O. BOX 1089 444 4TH STREET,4th Floor
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641 PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77640
POINTS OF CONTACT:
Questions concerning the Invitation to Bid or Scone of%ork should be directed in writin to:
City of Port Arthur,TX
Clifton Williams, Acting Purchasing Manager
P.O. Box 1089
Port Arthur, TX 77641
clifton.williams@portarthurtx.gov
Purchasing Division/Finance Department I Purchasing Manager,Shawna Tubbs,CPPO,CPPB
P.O.Box 10891444 4th Street I Port Arthur,Texas 776411 409.983.8160 I Fax 409.983.8291
The enclosed Invitation to Bid (ITB) and accompanying General Instructions, Conditions and Specifications are
for your convenience in submitting bids for the enclosed referenced services for the City of Port Arthur.
Bids must be signed by a person having authority to bind the firm in a contract. Bids shall be placed in a sealed
envelope, with the Vendor's name and address in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope.
ALL BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE BEFORE OPENING DATE
AND TIME. It is the sole responsibility of the firm to ensure that the sealed ITB submittal arrives at the above
location by specified deadline regardless of delivery method chosen by the firm. Faxed or electronically
transmitted ITB submittals will not be accepted.
Clifton Williams, CPPB
Acting Purchasing Manager
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INVITATION TO BID
HAULING & RECYCLING OF SCRAP METAL & WHITE GOODS
(To be Completed ONLY IF YOU DO NOT BID)
FAILURE TO RESPOND TO BID SOLICITATIONS FOR TWO (2) BID PERIODS MAY RESULT IN
REMOVAL FROM THE VENDOR'S LIST. However, if you are removed you will be reinstated upon request.
In the event you desire not to submit a bid, we would appreciate your response regarding the reason(s).
Your assistance in completing and returning this form in an envelope marked with the enclosed bid
would be appreciated.
NO BID is submitted: this time only not this commodity/service only
Yes No
Does your company provide this product or services?
Were the specifications clear?
Were the specifications too restrictive?
Does the City pay its bills on time?
Do you desire to remain on the bid list for this product or service?
Does your present work load permit additional work?
Comments/Other Suggestions:
Company Name:
Person Completing Form: Telephone:
Mailing Address: Email:
City, State, Zip Code: Date:
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AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATIONS OF BID
BIDDER WILL BE DISQUALIFIED IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ARE
DONE.
1. BIDDER DOES NOT WRITE IN PEN.
2. BIDDER MAKES A CHANGE ON THE BID AND DOES NOT INTIAL BY THE
CHANGE
3. THE BIDDER DOES NOT RETURN THE FOLLOWING FORMS FILLED OUT
COMPLETELY.
A. BID SHEET-PAGE 7. MAKE SURE TO FILL IN PRICE.
B. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT-PAGE 8 (MUST BE NOTARIZED)
C. AFFIDAVIT-PAGE 9 (MUST BE NOTARIZED)
D. CONFLICT OF INTEREST PAGE 10 (IF THERE IS NO CONFLICT BIDDER
MUST WRITE N/A ON LINE 1 AND SIGN AND DATE ON LINE 4).
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR
HAULING & RECYCLING OF SCRAP METAL & WHITE GOODS
PURPOSE:
The City of Port Arthur is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide roll off containers and services for the
collection, removal and recycling of scrap metal & White Goods for the City of Port Arthur Utility Operations
& Public Works Departments. Other City department may utilize the contract. Contractors will pay the City for
the Scrap Metal.
CONTRACT TERM:
The contract is for one year and the contract may be renewed up to two (2) additional years in one (1) year
increments under the terms and conditions contained herein.
SCOPE OF SERVICES:
I. This contract will allow additional City Departments to participate in this program with the same
stipulations stated herein to include separate accounts for the appropriate departments, and to include
additional containers placed at separate locations as designated by the individual departments for their use.
2. Requirement: Two 20 CY roll off containers. One container located at Utility Operations Water Warehouse
located at 111 H. O. Mills Road, Port Arthur, TX 77640. The Other Container location is the Public Works
Electrical Building located at 320 Austin Avenue, Port Arthur, TX 77640.
3. Contractor shall deliver empty 20 CY containers to the designated accumulation area, i.e. Water Warehouse.
Containers must be clearly labeled to distinguish ownership.
4. Contractor can haul scrap metal at the various locations on Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
5. The City will call the contractor when department is ready for pickup. Contractor must pick up container
within 48 hours.
6. The Contractor shall provide a pick up ticket or bill of lading at the time of pick up with a tractable
identification number and description of the load being picked up.
7. Contractor shall perform the services specified in such a manner as not to interrupt or interfere with the
operation of any activity on the premises.
8. Contractor will pick up the container filled with scrap &white goods and haul it off.
9. Within one (1) business day of pickup of the material, Contractor shall return an empty container to the City
site from which scrap was picked up.
10. Contractor will be responsible for loading the stainless steel and brass water meters from the location unto
contractor's equipment and haul it off. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the safety of Contractor's
employees and others relative to Contractor's work, work procedures, materials, equipment, transportation,
signage and related activities and equipment.
11. Contractor shall operate in compliance with OSHA and DOT regulations.
12. Contractor must meet all local, state, federal laws.
13. Contractor is required to have all current licenses, business permits and other permits required to perform
the services of this agreement.
14. Contractor is responsible for inspecting the contents of the containers for unacceptable materials before
removing the container from the City properties.
15. Contractor shall assume ownership, control and responsibility of any materials removed from City
properties.
16. Contractor shall not hold the City of Port Arthur responsible for damages done to containers during the
loading of scrap metal or moving of containers.
17. Contractor shall determine the net weight of the scrap material (gross weight including container, less
container weight, = net weight). A copy of the dated weight bill shall accompany contractor's payment to
the City. The City reserves the right to verify weights at a facility selected by the City. If a discrepancy
exists between the weight and the Contractor's facility and the City's facility, the weight at the City's
facility prevails in determining payments.
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18. Bidder shall indicate if the City is to "Add" or "Deduct" the specified "Adjustor" amount from the AMM
pricing.
19. Contractor's payment must be accompanied by a copy of the American Metal Market pricing that was used
to determine the scrap metal value as well as all weight tickets from the contractor's certified scale.
20. Pricing will be determined by the set monthly cost on the appropriate category published by the American
Metal Market
21. The Water.Meters will be a contracted cost per meter.
22. Within five business days of pickup of the material, Contractor shall mail payment to the City. Payment
shall be by check payable to the "City of Port Arthur." The check should be directed to the Department after
each pick up.
23. Contractor shall disclose any and all additional charges, i.e. pickup charge, delivery charge, container fees,
etc at time of bid.
TYPES OF SCRAP METALS INCLUDED IN CONTRACT:
Utility Operations (Estimated Pickup 4 to 6 times a year)
Brass and Copper Water Meter
Utility Operations (Estimated Pickup 3 to 4 times a year)
Fire Hydrants, Mixed iron and steel, Pipes, Pumps, Tubing, Valves, Copper, Brass,occasional white good
Public Works (Estimated 1 time a year)
Steel &Aluminum signs and poles
NON-QUALIFYING MATERIAL:
It shall be understood that some items provided by the City will contain mixed material and/or non-metallic material.
Please submit any limitations or requirements to which you will require the City to adhere. (Excessive limitations or
requirements may be cause for your bid to be considered non-responsive to the Invitation for Bids).
The Brass and Copper Water Meter will be in their own containers
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS
BID SHEET
BID FOR: Hauling and Recycling of Scrap Metal &White Goods
BID DUE DATE: May 11,2016
DESCRIPTION COST
DESCRIPTION ADD TO AMM DEDUCT FROM AMM
Hauling and Recycling of (1{4ushh 14.1 hcav,)mei sum',deklc.Cfcllw)rice.)
Scrap Metal &White Goods
from stored bins $ $ —1mforss fan (cuPecti t_ 177/30
Hauling and Recycling of CKoos{,n Old AAWANVIVA s IAtJl'/c$-scrr deAter 64,1*, /Am)
Steel&Aluminum Signage
--.15-0,4s/16. (cvccc,nt: .3S/lb)
from Stored Bins $ $
Contractor loading, Hauling .(00511,it 30+(solidSlclis deer 111,3i)ra*
and Recycling of Stainless
Steel $ $ `.Io-cevii0b. (01111,44: 034710
DESCRIPTION COST
Contractor loading,Hauling
and Recycling of Brass &
Copper Water Meters $ 0.I5 /PER METER
PLEASE MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS COMPLETE AS STATED ON PAGE 4
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COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS
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SIG ATURE OF BIDDER P.O.BOX
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PRINT OR TYPE NAME CITY STATE ZIP
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NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR §
STATE OF TEXAS
By the signature below, the signatory for the bidder certifies that neither he nor the firm, corporation,
partnership or institution represented by the signatory or anyone acting for the firm bidding this project
has violated the antitrust laws of this State, codified at Section 15.01, et seq., Texas Business and
Commerce Code, or the Federal antitrust laws, nor communicated directly or indirectly the bid made
to any competitor or any other person engaged in the same line of business, nor has the signatory or
anyone acting for the firm, corporation or institution submitting a bid committed any other act of
collusion related to the development and submission of this bid proposal.
Signature:
Printed Name_
Title:
i'rr•es;d4,/- -
Company: �
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Date: S— /
SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me the undersigned authority by the ' of, ? on
behalf of said bidder.
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Notareublic
in and for the
State of Texas
My commission expires:
JANET MCCOY
Notary Public,State of Texas
y,/`,•:;= My Commission Expires
,;E .•° January 27. 2019
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AFFIDAVIT
All pages in Offeror's Responses containing statements, letters, etc., shall be signed by a duly authorized officer
of the company whose signature is binding.
The undersigned offers and agrees to one of the following:
I hereby certify that I do not have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur. I further agree to pay
succeeding debts as they become due.
I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to pay said
debts prior to execution of this agreement. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due.
I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to enter into an
agreement for the payment of said debts. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due.
J -- 3 wi.C-(J 5 5 /- l
Firm Name Date
Authorized Si nature tt i Title
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Name(please print) Telephone
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Email
STATE: I X.
COUNTY: Q rd
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named P Jud l
on this the / r 7 rt day of I 11 , 20 .
JANET MCCO C
Notary Pubtio,State of texas
3?: ires • otar / ublic
_:• o;��`s'�•• January 27, 2019
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RETURN THIS :AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ
For Vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 1491,801h Leg.,Regular Session.
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176,Local Government Code by a person who has a business relationship
as defined by Section 176.001 (1-a)with a local governmental entity and the person meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not later than the 7'h 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 knowingly violates Section 176.006,Local Government Code.An offense under this
section is a Class C misdemeanor.
1.Name of person who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
2. ri Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire. ,v
I I (The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than
76 business day after the date the originally filed questionnaire becomes incomplete or inaccurate.)
3.Name of a local government officer with whom filer has employment or business relationship.
Name of Officer
This section(item 3 including subparts A,B,C,&D)must be completed for each officer with whom the filer has an employment
or other business relationship as defined by Section 176.001 (1-a),Local Government Code.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,other than investment
income,from the filer ofIthe questionnaire?
LI n Yes No
B. Is the filer of the questionnaire receiving or likely to receive taxable income,other than investment income,from or at the
direction of the local government officer named in this section AND the taxable income is not received from the local
governmental entity?
Yes No
C. Is the filer of this questionnaire employed by a corporation or other business entity with respect to which the local government
Officer serves as an officer or director,or holds an ownership of 10 percent or more?
IJ Yes n No
D. Describe each employment or business relationship with the local government officer named in this section.
Signature of erson doing business with e goveluidiital entity Date
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
NOTE: It is extremely important that the Vendor, Bidder, and/or Contractor furnish the City of Port
Arthur the required information specified in Bid or Proposal Specifications listed in this Bid Package.
All bids meeting the intent of this request for bid will be considered for award. BIDDERS TAKING
EXCEPTION TO THE SPECIFICATIONS, OR OFFERING SUBSTITUTIONS, SHALL STATE THESE
EXCEPTIONS BY ATTACHMENT AS PART OF THE BID. The absence of such a list shall indicate that the
bidder has not taken exceptions and the City shall hold the bidder responsible to perform in strict accordance
with the specifications of the invitation. The City reserves the right to accept any and all or none of the
exception(s)/substitutions(s) deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Port Arthur.
ALTERING BIDS: Bids cannot be altered or amended after submission deadline. Any interlineations,
alteration, or erasure made before opening time must be initialed by the signer of the bid, guaranteeing
authenticity.
BID AWARD: The City of Port Arthur will review all bids for responsiveness and compliance with these
specifications. The award shall be made to the responsive, responsible bidder who submits the best value bid.
The City reserves the right to:
1. Reject any and all bids and to make no award if it deems such action to be in its best interest.
2. Award bids on the lump sum or unit price basis, whichever is in the best interest of the City.
3. Reject any or all bids and to waive informalities or defects in bids or to accept such bids as it shall
deem to be in the best interests of the City.
4. Award bids to bidders whose principal place of business is in the City of Port Arthur and whose bid
is within 5%of the lowest bid price, as provided by Section 271.905 of the Texas Government Code.
TERMINOLOGY: "Bid" vs. "Proposal"--For the purpose of this ITB, the terms "fid" and Proposal" shall be
equivalent.
Bidders are cautioned to read the information contained in this ITB carefully and to submit a complete response
to all requirements and questions as directed.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST: No public official shall have interest in this contract, in accordance with
Vernon's Texas Code Annotated, Local Government Code Title 5, Subtitle C, Chapter 171.
ETHICS: The bidder shall not offer or accept gifts or anything of value nor enter into any business
arrangement with any employee,official or agent of the City of Port Arthur.
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: A prospective bidder must
affirmatively demonstrate bidder's responsibility. A prospective bidder must meet the following requirements:
1. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule.
2. Have a satisfactory record of performance.
3. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics.
4. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award.
5. Be engaged in a full time business and can assume liabilities for any performance or warranty service
required.
6. The City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its
obligations to the City.
7. No payments shall be made to any person of public monies under any contract by
the City with such person until such person has paid all obligations and debts
owed to the City, or has made satisfactory arrangements to pay the same.
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ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to the ITB and Specifications will be made by
addenda. Sole issuing authority of addenda shall be vested in the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Manager. The
City assumes no responsibility for the bidder's failure to obtain and/or properly submit any addendum. Failure
to acknowledge and submit any addendum may be cause for the bid to be rejected. It is the vendor's
responsibility to check for any addendums that might have been issued before bid closing date and time.
PORT ARTHUR PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS: Any bona fide business that claims the City of Port
Arthur as its principal place of business must have an official business address (office location and office
personnel) in Port Arthur, the principal storage place or facility for the equipment shall be in Port Arthur and/or
the place of domicile for the principal business owner(s) shall be in Port Arthur or such other definition or
interpretation as is provided by state law. Contractors outside the City of Port Arthur are allowed to bid.
PRICES: The bidder should show in the proposal both the unit price and total amount, where required, of each
item listed. In the event of error or discrepancy in the mathematics, the unit price shall prevail.
PURCHASE ORDER: A purchase order(s) shall be generated by the City of Port Arthur to the successful
bidder. The purchase order number must appear on all itemized invoices.
INVOICES: All invoices shall be mailed directly to the City of Port Arthur, Attn.: Department, P.O. Box
1089, Port Arthur, Texas 77641.
PAYMENT: Payment will be made upon receipt of the original invoice and the acceptance of the goods or
services by the City of Port Arthur, in accordance with the State of Texas Prompt Payment Act, Article 601 f
V.T.C.S. The City's standard payment terms are net 30, i.e. payment is due 30 days from the date of the
invoice.
SALES TAX: The City of Port Arthur is exempt by law from payment of Texas Sales Tax and Federal Excise
Tax; therefore the proposal shall not include Sales Tax.
VENUE: This agreement will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas. This
agreement is performable in Port Arthur, Texas, Jefferson County.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules,
orders, regulations and codes of the federal, state and local governments relating to performance of work herein.
INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF CITY: No member of the governing body of the City, and no other officer,
employee or agent of the City who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning
and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract;
and, the Contractor shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance.
DELINQUENT PAYMENTS DUE CITY: The City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances prohibits the City
from granting any license, privilege or paying money to any-one owing delinquent taxes, paving assessments or
any money to the City until such debts are paid or until satisfactory arrangements for payment has been made.
Bidders must complete and sign the AFFIDAVIT included as part of this ITB.
QUANTITIES: Quantities shown are estimated, based on projected use. It is specifically understood and
agreed that these quantities are approximate and any additional quantities will be paid for at the quoted price. It
is further understood that the contractor shall not have any claim against the City of Port Arthur for quantities
less than the estimated amount.
SHIPPING INFORMATION: All bids are to be F.O.B., City of Port Arthur, Port Arthur,TX 77640
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INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW: Each provision and clause required by law
to be inserted into the Contract shall be deemed to be enacted herein and the Contract shall be read and enforced
as though each were included herein. If, through mistake or otherwise, any such provision is not inserted or is
not correctly inserted the Contract shall be amended to make such insertion on application by either party.
CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS: The Contractor shall and will, in good workmanlike manner, perform all
work and furnish all supplies and materials, machinery, equipment, facilities and means, except as herein
otherwise expressly specified, necessary or proper to perform and complete all the work required by this
Contract, in accordance with the provisions of this Contract and said 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.
While the purpose of the specifications is to indicate minimum requirements in the way of capability,
performance, construction, and other details, its use is not intended to deprive the City of Port Arthur the option
of selecting goods which may be considered more suitable for the purpose involved.
In the event of conflicts between the written bid proposal and information obtained verbally, the vendor is
specifically advised that the written bid proposal will prevail in the determination of the successful bidder.
Under the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national
origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any
program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.
TERMINATION FOR CAUSE: If, through any cause, the Contractor shall fail to fulfill in a timely and
proper manner his obligations under this contract, or if the Contractor shall violate any of the covenants,
agreements or stipulations of this contract, the City shall thereupon have the right to terminate this contract by
giving written notice to the Contractor of such termination and specifying the effective date thereof, at least
fifteen (15) days before the effective date of such termination. Notwithstanding the above, the Contractor shall
not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained by the City by virtue of any breach of the contract
by the Contractor, and the City may withhold any payments to the Contractor for the purpose of set-off until
such time as the exact amount of damages due the City from the Contractor is determined.
TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: The City may terminate this contract at any time giving at least
thirty (30) days notice in writing to the Contractor. If the Contract is terminated by the City as provided herein,
the Contractor will be paid for the service that it has performed up to the termination date. If this contract is
terminated due to fault of the Contractor, the previous paragraph hereof relative to termination shall apply.
RELEASES AND RECEIPTS: The City of Port Arthur before making payments may require the Contractor
to furnish releases or receipts for any or all persons performing work and supplying material or service to the
Contractor, or any sub-contractors for work under this contract, if this is deemed necessary to protect its
interests.
CARE OF WORK: The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to person or property that occurs as a
result of his fault or negligence in connection with the work performed until completion and final acceptance by
the City.
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SUB-CONTRACTS: The Contractor shall not execute an agreement with any sub-contractor or permit any
sub-contractor to perform any work included in this Contract until he has received from the City of Port Arthur
written approval of such agreement.
INSURANCE: All insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the State of Texas,
unless otherwise permitted by Owner. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, purchase, maintain and keep in
force insurance that will protect against injury and/or damages which may arise out of or result from operations
under this contract, whether the operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or
indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, of the following
types and limits
1. Standard Worker's Compensation Insurance:
2. Commercial General Liability occurrence type insurance City of Port Arthur, its officers, agents,
and employees must be named as an additional insured):
a. Bodily injury $500,000 single limit per occurrence or$500,000 each
person/$500,000 per occurrence for contracts of$100,000 or less; or
Bodily injury $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence or$500,000 each
person /$1,000,000 per occurrence for contracts in excess of$100,000; and,
b. Property Damage$100,000 per occurrence regardless of contract amount; and,
c. Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$1,000,000 for contracts of
$100,000 or less; or, Minimum aggregate policy year limit of$2,000,000
for contracts in excess of$100,000.
3. Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance (Including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles
coverage's).
a. Minimum combined single limit of$500,000 per occurrence, for bodily
injury and property damage.
b. If individual limits are provided, minimum limits are $300,000 per person, $500,000 per
occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage.
Contractor shall cause Contractor's insurance company or insurance agent to fill in all information required
(including names of insurance agency, contractor and insurance companies, and policy numbers, effective dates
and expiration dates) and to date and sign and do all other things necessary to complete and make into valid
certificates of insurance and pertaining to the above listed items, and before commencing any of the work and
within the time otherwise specified, Contractor shall file completed certificates of insurance with the Owner.
None of the provisions in said certificate of insurance should be altered or modified in any respect except as
herein expressly authorized. Said CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Form should contain a provision that
coverage afforded under the policies will not be altered, modified or canceled unless at least fifteen (15) days
prior written notice has been given to the City of Port Arthur. Contractor shall also file with the City of Port
Arthur valid CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE on like form from or for all Subcontractors and showing the
Subcontractor(s) as the Insured. Said completed CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE Form (s) shall in any event
be filed with the City of Port Arthur not more than ten (10)days after execution of this Contract.
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NOTICE TO PROCEED: Notice to Proceed shall be issued within ten (10) days of the execution of the
Contract by OWNER. Should there be any reasons why Notice to Proceed cannot be issued within such period,
the time may be extended by mutual agreement between OWNER and CONTRACTOR.
CELL PHONE OR PAGER: The Contractor must have a working cell phone or pager available Monday
through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. so that the City will be able to contact the contractor.
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