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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19562: APPROVAL OF JANITORIAL SERVICES - UTILITY SERVICE CENTER Energy City of Texas DATE: November 17, 2016 To: Brian McDougal, City Manager From: Jimmie Johnson,Ph.D.,Assistant City Manager RE: Contract Approval For Janitorial Services Between the City of Port Arthur and Diamond Shine, of Port Arthur, Texas, for Janitorial Services at the Utility Service Center. Nature of the Request: The City advertised for proposals for janitorial Services for the Utility Service Center and received seven (7) proposals. Proposals were scored on Experience, References, Pricing, and Project Management Plan (Exhibit A). Diamond Shine, of Port Arthur, Texas, was the highest proposal. This is for a one year contract with the option to renew for two additional years. The annual projected budgetary impact is $38,000.00. Staff Analysis, Considerations: None Recommendations: It is recommended that the City Council approve P.R. No.19562, approving the contract between the City of Port Arthur and Diamond Shine, of Port Arthur, Texas. Budget Considerations: Funds are appropriated to cover the cost of janitorial services in Account No. 410-1253-532.59-00. "REMEMBER WE ARE HERE TO SERVE THE CITIZENS OF PORT ARTHUR" P.O.BOX 1089•PORT ARTHUR,IX 77641-1089.4091983-8101•FAX 409/982-6743 P.R. No. 19562 11/16/2016 CEWJ Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A JANITORIAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR UTILITY SERVICE CENTER WITH DIAMOND SHINE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, WITH AN ANNUAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $38,000.00. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN ACCOUNT NO. 410-1253-532.59-00. WHEREAS, the City advertised for proposals for Janitorial Services for the Utility Service Center; and, WHEREAS,the City received seven (7)proposals; and, WHEREAS, the proposals were ranked and weighted based on experience, references, pricing, and project management plan(Exhibit A); and, WHEREAS, Diamond Shine, of Port Arthur, Texas, was the highest ranked proposal; and, WHEREAS, the contract is for one year, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods; and, WHEREAS, Diamond Shine, of Port Arthur, Texas, submitted a price sheet attached as (Exhibit B). NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT, the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a one year contract for janitorial services at the Utility Service Center, with the option to renew for two (2) additional one year periods, with Diamond Shine, of Port Arthur, Texas, with an annual estimated budgetary impact of$38,000. THAT, funding is available in Account No. 410-1253-532.59-00. THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of November 2016 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: P.R. No. 19562 11/16/2016 CEWJ Page 2 of 2 AYES: Mayor: Councilmembers: NOES: Derrick Freeman, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: 4 165,U / I, // dte) Sherri Bellard Val Tiz- o City Secretary City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Brian McDougal Dr. Jimmie Johnson, PhD City Manager Director of Utility Operations APPROVED AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: iti 6 JJ. Jerry Dale, CPA/CGFO Cli'on Williams, CPPB Director of Finance Acting Purchasing Manager I - - - - - - = / / 2 M C woo' § 5 ƒ : E g friblb S n / /.�Ili / . ) / 2 } / p # - . @ ® ® 7 Ln -0. © el /2 / 2 / k / § § k \ O \ \ - . / % » n } 6 / \\ i Ul L. \ �\ "\ - \ 1. 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The City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but is not limited to, funding not being available in any budget cycle with ten (10) days written notice. 2. The Contractor will perform work as stated in the Contract Documents. 3. 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. 4. The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all the work described in the specifications and contract documents and to comply with the terms therein for the following cost: Janitorial Service $2,825.00 per month Additional Carpet Cleaning $0.60 per square foot Make Ready Cleaning $2,150.00-one-time cost for initial cleaning 5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following: a) Agreement b) Addenda c) General Information d) Specifications e) Bid 1) Notice of Award g) Notice to Proceed 6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. 7. 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 above written. Signed on the day of , 2016. ATTEST: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR BY: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary Brian McDougal, City Manager Signed on the day of , 2016. ATTEST DIAMOND SHINE BY: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary Print Name: Title: _) CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS ADDENDUM NO.TWO(2) July 20,2016 Proposals for: Janitorial Service for Utility Service Center The following clarifications,amendments,deletions,additions,revision and/or modifications are made a part of the contract documents and change the original documents only in the manner and to the extent hereinafter stated and shall be incorporated in the contract documents. Provisions of this addendum shall take precedence over requirements of the original contract documents and all PROPOSERS ARE REQUESTED TO ACKNOWLEDGE SAID PROVISIONS IN THEIR SUBMISSION. Addendum as follows: 1. REPLACE AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATIONS OF BID WITH THE ATTACHED AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFICATIONS OF BID PAGE 2. STRIP & WAX FLOORS EVERY SIX MONTH. MUST BEGIN FIRST MONTH OF CONTRACT. INCLUDE WITH THE MONTHLY COST. 3. REPLACE APPENDIX A WITH THE ATTACHED APPENDIX A. End of Addendum If you have any questions,please contact Clifton Williams at clifton.williams(d4portarthurtx.gov. NOTE:ALL PAGES OF ADDENDA MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR PROPOSAL. y .eeit p Clifton Willis,CPPB Acting Purchasing Manager Signature of Proposer Date `�` 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-APPENDIX A. MAKE SURE TO FILL IN PRICE. B. LETTER OF INTEREST -APPENDIX B. C. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT-APPENDIX D (MUST BE NOTARIZED) D. AFFIDAVIT-APPENDIX C(MUST BE NOTARIZED) E. CONFLICT OF INTEREST APPENDIX E(IF THERE IS NO CONFLICT BIDDER MUST WRITE N/A ON LINE 1 AND SIGN AND DATE ON LINE 4). 4. THE BIDDER DOES NOT SUBMIT THE SIGNED ADDENDUMS WITH THE BID. APPENDIX A INVITATION TO BID CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS BID SHEET BID FOR: JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR UTILITY SERVICE CENTER BID DUE DATE: JULY 27,2016 OTY UOM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST TOTAL COST 12 Months Janitorial Service $ $ Sft Additional Carpet Cleaning $ per square foot Upon Request 1 Once Make Ready Cleaning $ COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS SIGNATURE OF BIDDER P.O.BOX PRINT OR TYPE NAME CITY STATE ZIP TITLE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO EMAIL FAX NO. 0 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS retirr ADDENDL;M NO.ONE (1) July 7, 2016 Bid Proposal For: Janitorial Service for Utility Services Center The following clarifications, amendments, deletions, additions, revision and/or modifications are made a part of the contract documents and change the original documents only in the manner and to the extent hereinafter stated and shall be incorporated in the contract documents. Provisions of this addendum shall take precedence over requirements of the original contract documents and all BIDDERS ARE REQUESTED TO ACKNOWLEDGE SAID PROVISIONS IN THE SUBMISSION OF THEIR BID. Addendum as follows: 1. On page 10 of Bid Proposal there will be a one year minimum of Janitorial experience. If you have any questions,please contact the Purchasing Division at 409-983-8160. NOTE: ALL PAGES OF ADDENDA MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR BID DOCUMENTS. f Aal .4111#a Y► ►: da Scypion-Gou s eaux Purchasing Assistant Signature of Proposer Date • • DELORIS"BOBBIE"PRINCE,MAYOR BRIAN MCDOUGAL RAYMOND SCOTT,JR,MAYOR PRO TEM CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: City of \ �\ SHERRI BTEL SA ARD,TRRY CITY TIFFANY HAMILTON MORRIS ALBRIGHT,III c VAL TIZENO KEITH RICHARD r[r 1 r t h u r CITY ATTORNEY WILLIE"BAE"LEWIS,JR. OSMAN SWATI Texas CHARLOTTE MOSES KAPRINA RICHARDSON FRANK June 29, 2016 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS DEADLINE: Sealed proposal submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Wednesday, July 27, 2016. (The clock located in the City Secretary's office will be the official time.) All proposals received will be read aloud at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. Proposals will be opened in a manner to avoid public disclosure of contents; however, only the names of proposers will be read aloud. MARK ENVELOPE: P 16-047 DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one(1) original and three (3) exact duplicate copies of your RFP 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 Request for Proposal should be directed in writing to: City of Port Arthur, TX Yolanda Scypion, Purchasing Assistant P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur,TX 77641 yolanda.goudeaux@portarthurtx.gov Purchasing Division/Finance Department I Acting Purchasing Manager,Clifton Williams,CPPB P.O.Box 10891444 4th Street I Port Arthur,Texas 776411 409.983.8160 I Fax 409.983.8291 • S The enclosed REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) and accompanying General Instructions are for your convenience in submitting proposals for the enclosed referenced services for the City of Port Arthur. Proposals must be signed by a person having authority to bind the firm in a contract. Proposals shall be placed in a sealed envelope, with the Vendor's name and address in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope. ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE BEFORE OPENING DATE AND TIlVIE. It is the sole responsibility of the firm to ensure that the sealed RFP submittal arrives at the above location by specified deadline regardless of delivery method chosen by the firm. Faxed or electronically transmitted RFP submittals will not be accepted. Clifton Williams, CPPB Acting Purchasing Manager Page 2 of 24 r i REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR UTILITY OPERATIONS (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: Page 3 of 24 IP III MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference between Representatives of the City of Port Arthur, Texas and prospective bidders for Janitorial Services for Utility Operations will be held at the Utility Operations Service Center located at 111 H.O. Mills, Port Arthur TX on Thursday July14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. The purpose of the Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is to make certain that the scope of work is fully understood, to answer any questions, to clarify the intent of the Contract Documents, and to resolve any problems that may affect the project construction. No addendum will be issued at this meeting, but subsequent thereto, the Purchasing Manager, if necessary, will issue an addendum(s)to clarify the intent of the Contract Documents. Bids received from firms or individuals not listed on the roll of attendees of the Mandatory Pre- Bid Conference will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder. Page 4 of 24 • • 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-APPENDIX A. MAKE SURE TO FILL IN PRICE AND THE DAYS. B. LETTER OF INTEREST -APPENDIX B. C. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT-APPENDIX D (MUST BE NOTARIZED) D. AFFIDAVIT-APPENDIX C(MUST BE NOTARIZED) E. CONFLICT OF INTEREST APPENDIX D (IF THERE IS NO CONFLICT BIDDER MUST WRITE N/A ON LINE 1 AND SIGN AND DATE ON LINE 4). Page 5 of 24 11111 SPECIFICATIONS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR UTILITY SERVICE CENTER SCOPE OF SERVICES: To set forth the requirements and conditions for performing Janitorial/Cleaning services for locations listed below. The bidder shall perform the required services in all areas and shall be qualified to furnish a complete and efficient custodial service, including all labor, supervision, cleaning materials and equipment. The successful bidder(s) shall be prepared to perform each task as stated according to the work schedule. Janitorial Services shall be provided (3) days per week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday's during the hours of 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. Any departure from this schedule due to holidays, weather or any special circumstances will only be made by agreement between the bidder and this department. Therefore, billing for services rendered must be based on the total number of completed services. Personal cleanliness items such as hand soap, bathroom tissue and dispenser towels for drying hands will be provided by this department. SQUARE FOOTAGE OF BUILDINGS TO BE CLEANED; Administrative Building: approximately 4,700 Break room approximately: 1,300 Office: approximately 319 CONTRACT PERIOD: The term of this contract shall be for one (1)year, with the option by the City to renew for two (2) additional one year periods. AREAS TO BE CLEANED: The warehouse office building (includes individual offices, hallway, kitchen, restrooms, shower area, locker room, warehouse office, assembly room, foreman's room). The Utility Administrative Building. SUPPLIES FURNISHED BY CONTRACTOR: Contractor shall furnish all materials and equipment including, but not limited to, cleaners, bowl cleaner, wax remover and wax, dust mops, damp mops, brooms, buffer, vacuum cleaners, cloths, furnish polish and anything else pertaining to cleaning as well as white plastic liners for trash wastebasket containers. CONTRACTOR SHALL PERFORM THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC ITEMS OF WORK UNDER THIS CONTRACT: (City Representative may request additional cleaning if needed). SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED ONLY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT: These services are to be performed every 6 months Strip, seal, and wax tile floors of the warehouse and office building (includes individual offices, hallway, kitchen, restrooms, shower area, locker room, warehouse office, assembly room, foreman's room). Page 6 of 24 • SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED EVERY THIRD TUESDAY AFTER 4:00P.M.: Buff tile floors of the warehouse and office buildings with high speed buffer. (Includes area listed above). Wash outside surface of windows of both warehouse and office buildings. SERVICE TO BE PERFORMED PER GENERAL MAINTENANCE VISIT: All floor surfaces will be swept and then wet mop with disinfectant cleaner, using a CLEAN mop. Include the warehouse and office buildings (areas listed earlier). All scuff marks will be cleaned. Clean all restrooms, including shower area and locker room. Mop restroom, shower area and locker room floors with CLEAN hot water and disinfectant cleaner. Clean and disinfect commodes, showers and urinals, clean the base and outside of commodes and urinals. Clean walls directly behind toilets and urinals with clean hot soapy water. (toilets, urinals, sinks, mirrors, soap dishes). Clean and polish mirrors, chrome, dispensers, and lavatories. Break-room must be cleaned with hot water and disinfectant. Wipe all tables and microwave oven. All sinks must be cleaned with appropriate cleaner. Vacuum and clean all carpet areas including entryway. All glass doors and glass panels will be cleaned to remove smudges and fingerprints. Clean doors inside glass (non-window), thresholds, and walls, inside surfaces of windows, ashtrays when needed. Dust and clean window sills and cabinets verbally. Clear outside doorways of dirt, spider webs, and other debris. Wash and clean all floor mats. All Trash receptacles will be emptied, disinfected and lined. Provide/replace trash can liners as required. Trash can liners shall be replaced weekly at a minimum, or when they become stained,soiled, or torn. Dispose of trash in outside dumpster provided by the city. Clean all furniture to include desks, tables, chairs, file cabinets, bookshelves and telephones, taking care not to disturb papers left on desks. Drinking fountains will be cleaned and disinfected and all exposed metal shall be polished and kept free of foreign matter. Clean, dry polish all drinking water fountains with non-abrasive, odorless cleaner. All glass doors and glass panels will be cleaned to remove smudges and fingerprints. Mats and runners will be thoroughly vacuumed and kept clean. Vacuum all carpeted areas floor surfaces, remove spots as needed with the approved spot cleaners. Clean countertops, sinks, tables in kitchen and break room areas. Clean/dust surfaces of cabinets, appliances, and chairs. Cleaning tools(sponges,brushes etc.)used in kitchen and break room areas shall be used only in this area and shall not be used in any other area. Cleaning tools for kitchen and break areas will have a different color for items to be used. Page 7 of 24 • • • All restroom fixtures, including sinks, toilet bowls, toilet seats and urinals, will be scoured and disinfected and kept free of scales at all times. All toilet seats will be disinfected top to bottom. All bright metal accessories, including hardware on plumbing fixtures, partitions and dispensing accessories shall be cleaned and polished. All Soap, towel, and tissue dispensers will be filled nightly. Clean all mirrors. Outside windows must be cleaned once (1) a month. Restroom walls and partitions will be kept clean and free of spots, smudges and foreign matter. Restroom floors will be cleaned by damp CLEAN mop and rinsing with a disinfecting cleaner. TRASH ON UTILITY OPERATION GROUNDS: Pick up all trash outside of building and in parking lot and placed in dumpster. VENTS, WALLS,BASEBOARDS, ETC.: Use vacuum cleaner or vacuum duster equipment and pull all dust from walls, ceilings, corners of rooms, vents, fan vents, and baseboards. CUSTODIAN COMPLAINTS&SERVICE REPORTS: Custodian Complaints & Service Reports and complaints from City Employees will be turned into the Utility Operations Supervisor. The Janitorial Service Contractor shall pick up the request and take corrective action immediately. SUPPLIES FURNISHED BY CONTRACTOR: Contractor shall furnish all materials and equipment including, but not limited to, cleaners, bowl cleaner, wax remover and wax, dust mops, damp mops, brooms, buffer, vacuum cleaners, cloths, furnish polish and anything else pertaining to cleaning as well as white plastic liners for trash wastebasket containers. PRODUCT RESTRICTIONS: ENDUST is not to be used at any time for any reason in any of the Utility Operations buildings— NO EXCEPTIONS. No harsh cleaners shall be used on wallpaper or vinyl walls. Do not use furniture polish on any metal surface. PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS: Johnson's Over and Under(or equal) Johnson's Step Ahead(or equal) All States Chemical's Lemon Glo Furniture Polish(or equal) Liquid Gold(or equal) Franklin's Spray Buff(or equal) Franklin's Disappear(or equal) NOTE: THE BURDEN OF PROOF PERTAINING TO EQUAL PRODUCT QUALITY OF REQUESTED MATERIALS SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. EMPLOYEES: Page 8 of 24 • • The supervisor's and employees' names and telephone number and supervisor's pager number/cell phone, if applicable, must be submitted before the contract begins. Contractor shall supply sufficient employees to maintain the buildings as required in these specifications. Personnel performing work under this contract shall be direct employees of the Contractor. The Contractor must ensure that all personnel assigned to this work site have at least one year's experience in the janitorial services industry, either with the contractor or another janitorial company. Should the maintenance of the building deteriorate, the Contractor will be notified, in writing, and steps shall be taken by the Contractor to correct all problems. If the situation has not improved after a reasonable length of time, the Contractor shall be in violation of the contract and appropriate action shall be taken to rescind the contract. The City of Port Arthur shall have the right to require the dismissal from the premises covered by the contract any employee(s)whose conduct is improper, inappropriate, or offensive as determined by the City of Port Arthur. Any employee so dismissed from working on this contract shall not be allowed to return to the premises without the written consent of the City. Personnel not employed by the Contractor (including minors not employed by the contractor) shall not be permitted on the work premises. Page 9 of 24 • • INSPECTIONS: The quality of the janitorial services performed under this contract shall be observed. Unscheduled job-site inspections will be performed by the City Representative. Any deficiencies or unsatisfactory performance shall be noted, and corrective action by the Contractor will be required. Continued failure to abide by the City's specifications will be grounds for termination of the contract. A minimum of one (1) monthly inspection will be made by the City Representative and Contractor's representative. The following definitions of terms shall be used in evaluating Janitorial services: Dusting - A properly dusted surface shall be free of all dirt and dust, dust streaks, lint, and cobwebs. Dusting shall be completed before vacuuming, sweeping/dust mopping. Sweeping/dust mopping- A properly swept or dust mopped floor shall be free of all dirt, grit, lint and debris. Vacuuming - A properly vacuumed carpet or floor shall be free of all dirt, dust, grit, lint and debris. All spots or stains shall be removed by the spot cleaning methods. The machine used to vacuum shall have adequate suction to lift dirt, grit and debris from the base of the carpet nap (3.5.amps or greater). All stains shall be removed immediately with an approved carpet cleaning solution in such a manner as to not leave rings or discoloration. Wet mopping - A properly wet mopped floor shall be free of all dirt, dust, grit, and debris. Fresh water, to which odorless detergent or cleaning agent has been added, shall be used with a sponge- type mop to removes all dirt and marks. Most of the water shall be squeezed from the mop prior to its application to the floor surface, to prevent free-flowing water from being applied to the floor. Damp mopping - A properly damp mopped floor shall be free of all dirt, dust, grit, marks and debris. Fresh water,to which an odorless detergent or cleaning agent has been added, shall be used with a sponge-type mop to remove all dirt and marks. Most water shall be squeezed from the mop prior to its application to the floor surface, to prevent free-flowing water from being applied to the floor. Glass cleaning - A properly cleaned glass/mirror surface shall be free of streaks dust film, deposits, debris, and stains shall have a uniformly bright appearance. All adjacent surfaces shall be wiped clean. Glass windows, doors and walls shall be cleaned both sides. Floor waxing, buffing- A properly waxed and /or buffed floor shall be free of dirt, dust marks, streaks, debris, built —up wax, and standing waters, and shall have a uniformly bright, lustrous appearance Sinks water fountain cleaning— these fixtures and their hardware, when properly cleaned, shall be free of all deposits, stains, streaks, film, and debris and shall be dry polished to a uniformly bright appearance. Plumbing- fixture, restroom stall, wall, floor cleaning- these restroom surface, when properly cleaned, shall be free of all deposits, stains, streaks, film, odor, debris, and germs. REFERENCES/EXPERIENCE: Each Bidder shall submit a list, with their bid, commercial references for their performance of similar janitorial services. Preferred references are those of similar size and scope of work performed within the past twelve months. Please include name, address, and telephone number of business along with the name and title of the person to contact. Bidder shall have a minimum of five(5) years of documented janitorial service experience. Page 10 of 24 I • The Contractor is responsible for instructing his/her employees on appropriate safety measures, including but not limited to safe use of all chemicals, materials and supplies used to perform these services. Walkways and halls shall be kept free of unattended mops, brooms, machines and other tools. "Wet floor" signs shall be displayed in areas being wet or damp mopped. Signs shall be removed and stored after floors have dried. The contractor shall accompany a Designated City Employee on a tour throughout the areas to receive this janitorial service to establish and mutually agree upon the condition of surfaces, fixtures, furnishings and other City and personal property before starting work on this contract. Surfaces, fixtures or furnishings subsequently damaged by the contractor's employees shall be replaced or repaired to original condition, at no cost to the city. The contractor shall obtain and maintain in effect throughout the duration of this contact, all insurance required by the City of Port Arthur. Page 11 of 24 • 11111 The City of Port Arthur requires comprehensive responses to every section within this RFP. Conciseness and clarity of content are emphasized and encouraged. Vague and general proposals will be considered non-responsive and will result in disqualification. To facilitate the review of the responses, Firms shall follow the described proposal format. The intent of the proposal format requirements is to expedite review and evaluation. It is not the intent to constrain proposers with regard to content, but to assure that the specific requirements set forth in this RFP are addressed in a uniform manner amenable to review and evaluation. Failure to arrange the proposal as requested may result in the disqualification of the proposal. It is requested that proposals be limited to no more than 50 pages, excluding resumes. All pages of the proposal must be numbered and the proposal must contain an organized, paginated table of contents corresponding to the sections and pages of the proposal. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The Proposer shall provide the following information: EXPERIENCE: 1. Proposer's performance in Janitorial Service for Utility Operations entities or other clients. Proposer should indicate the number of years of experience the firm has in performing Janitorial Service with businesses of comparable size to the Utility Operations Service Center or other clients. 2. State the number of years experience for the supervisor. REFERENCES: Include three (3) business references for which similar services have been provided. Include the following: 1. The period for which you have provided this service; 2. A brief description of the scope of work; and 3. Contact name,title, address, and telephone number. The Proposer hereby authorizes and requests any person, firm, corporation and/or government entity to furnish any information requested by the City in verification of the references provided and for determining the quality and timeliness of providing the services. PRICING: Janitorial Services rates. See Appendix A PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN 1. Describe your firm's capability to provide all services required.(Number of employees, Janitorial equipment that will be used, etc) 2. Provide a description of the firm's typical approach to maintain the Utility Operations Service Center. (Number of crews working, how many per crew, how the crews will work the floors, etc) Page 12 of 24 • SELECTION PROCESS: All applications will be screened by an evaluation committee and those applicants selected for a short list may be invited to attend an interview, at the applicant's own expense. The City shall not incur any costs for applicant preparation and/or submittal of qualifications. The City will evaluate all responses based on the qualifications, past performance and project approach. The City reserves the right to negotiate the final fee prior to recommending any business for a contract. The City's process is as follows: 1. The evaluation committee shall screen and rate all of the responses that are submitted. Evaluation ratings will be on a 100 point scale and shall be based on the following criteria: a. Experience ... 40 pts b. References 15 pts c. Pricing 25 pts e. Project Management Plan 20 pts 2. City staff shall recommend the most qualified business to the City Council and request authority to enter into a contract. 3. When services and fees are agreed upon, the selected business shall be offered a contract subject to City Council approval. 4. Should negotiations be unsuccessful, the City shall enter into negotiations with the next, highest ranked business. The process shall continue until an agreement is reached with a qualified business. 5. This RFP does not commit the City to pay for any direct and/or indirect costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of a response. All finalist(s) shall pay their own costs incurred in preparing for, traveling to and attending interviews. Page 13 of 24 • • GENERAL INFORMATION: Proposers are cautioned to read the information contained in this RFP carefully and to submit a complete response to all requirements and questions as directed. TERMINOLOGY: "Bid" vs. "Proposal"--For the purpose of this RFP, the terms "Bid" and `Proposal" shall be equivalent. AWARD: The City of Port Arthur will review all proposals for responsiveness and compliance with these specifications. The City reserves the right to award on the basis of the Lowest and Best Offer in accordance with the laws of Texas, to waive any formality or irregularity, and/or to reject any or all proposals. 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. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL: The proposer may withdraw its proposal by submitting written request,over the signature of an authorized individual,to the Purchasing Division any time prior to the submission deadline. The proposer may thereafter submit a new proposal prior to the deadline. Modification or withdrawal of the proposal in any manner, oral or written, will not be considered if submitted after the deadline. 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. ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to the RFP will be made by addenda no later than 48 hours prior to the date and time fixed for submission of proposals. Sole issuing authority of addenda shall be vested in the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Manager. The City assumes no responsibility for the proposer's failure to obtain and/or properly submit any Page 14 of 24 • addendum. Failure to acknowledge and submit any addendum may be cause for the proposal 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. All addenda will be numbered consecutively,beginning with 1. 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.: Utility Operations,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 601f 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. The City of Port Arthur may request and rely on advice, decisions, and opinions of the Attorney General of Texas and the City Attorney concerning any portion of these requirements. 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 RFP. Page 15 of 24 • 411P 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 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. 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. Page 16 of 24 4111 1111 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 fmal acceptance by the City. 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 Contract 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 Page 17 of 24 1111 • 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. 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. Page 18 of 24 M • APPENDICES Please include Appendix A—D when submitting proposal documents. Page 19 of 24 APPENDIX A INVITATION TO BID CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS BID SHEET BID FOR: JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR UTILITY SERVICE CENTER BID DUE DATE: JULY 27,2016 QTY UOM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST TOTAL COST 12 Months Janitorial Service $ 2,825.00 $ 33.900.00 Sft Additional Carpet Cleaning S .600 per square foot Upon Request 1 Once Make Ready Cleaning $ 2.150,00 Diamond Shine Building Service 624 Linkwood St. COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS t..f7 SIGNA • -OF : i ER P.O.BOX Eric Malveaux Port Arthur, TX 77640 PRINT OR TYPE NAME CITY STATE ZIP Owner (409) 365-(44;19 TITLE AREA COME TELEPHONE NO diamondshine@gt.rr_com (409} 549-9740 EMAIL FAX O. APPENDIX B LETTER OF INTEREST RFP—Janitorial Service for Utility Operations Deadline: July 20, 2016 The undersigned firm submits the following information (this RFP submittal) in response to the Request for Proposals(as amended by any Addenda), issued by the City of Port Arthur, TX (City) for Janitorial Service for Utility Operations. Enclosed, and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part of this RFP,are the following: ❖ Completed RFP Letter of Interest Form ❖ Completed Affidavit ❖ Completed Conflict of Interest Form Firm understands that the City is not bound to select any firm for the final pre-qualified list and may reject any responses submitted. Firm also understands that all costs and expenses incurred by it in preparing this RFP and participating in this process will be borne solely by the firm, and that the required materials to be submitted will become the property of the City and will not be returned. Firm agrees that the City will not be responsible for any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or incomplete statements in this RFP. Firm accepts all terms of the RFP submittal process by signing this letter of interest and making the RFP submittal. This RFP shall be governed by and construed in all respects according to the laws of the State of Texas. Diamond Shine Building Service 07/25/2016 Firm Name Date Owner Authorized Signature Title Eric Maiveaux (409)365-9939 Name (please print) Telephone DIAMONDSHINE@GT.RR.COM Email Page 21 of 24 APPENDIX C 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: X 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. Diamond Shine Building Service 07/25/2016 Firm Name Date // / Owner Authorizes Signat„.IL Title Eric Malveaux (409) 365-9939 Name (please print) Telephone DIAMON DSHI NE@GT.RR.COM Email STATE: a - COUNTY: ' .r'#' J} . - SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me b the above named Yke.. • kie-a0NIC on this the t l da of a1 , 20 i f .pnu / `'._`•r, Lissette McCartney ,�/ :` �' '• 1 NOy C Pudk.84t Na Pu .,G,la�'8 My Cam.EJP.12-17-2018 nab RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL Page 22 of 24 • APPENDIX D 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. 1491,80th 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't'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. N/A 2. n Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire. (The law requires that you file an updated completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than 7th 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. N/A 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 of the questionnaire? 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? Yes No D. Describe each employment or business relationship with the local government officer named in this section. 4. �'-'7 07/25/2016 ignat of pers.ging business with the governmental entity Date Page 23 of 24 APPENDIX E 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: Eric Malveaux 40111111111111111. Title: Owner Company: Diamond Shine Building Service Date: 07/25/2016 SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me the undersigned authority b ,A / the of, on behalf of said bidder. 41N Notary '�ublic in an. • t �e Stat- .f Texas My commission expires: /," �.►•► • 111 Lissette McCartney =• •' Notary Pubtx,State of Texas +I„ �+, My ComExp. 12-17-2018 • Page 24 of 24