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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19817: TERMINATING THE CONTRACT WITH LONG CLAW CONTRACTORS, LLC P. R. No. 19817 07/24/17 ca RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TERMINATING THE CONTRACT WITH LONG CLAW CONTRACTORS, LLC PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 17- 049, AND AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR AND DERRICK & NOAH LAWN SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS FOR GROUP 3B AND SOUTH EAST TEXAS LAWN & MAINTENANCE OF BEAUMONT, TEXAS FOR GROUP 6 FOR MOWING OF VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES, PARKS AND RIGHT-OF- WAYS, WITH AN ANNUAL PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $46,200.00. FUNDING AVAILABLE IN PARKS ACCOUNT NO. 001-1207- 531.31-00 WHEREAS, on February 28, 2017, the City Council awarded a contract for mowing various city properties, parks and right-of-ways in the city designated as Groups 3B, 5 and 6 to Long Claw Contractors, LLC of Seabrook, Texas, in the amount of $54,150 pursuant to Resolution No. 17-049; and, WHEREAS, Long Claw Contractors, LLC has indicated that due to operational and personnel issues, the company will not be able to fulfill the contract as delineated in Exhibit "A"; and, WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division and Department of Parks and Recreation staff recommend the City Council terminate the contract for mowing various city properties, parks and right-of-ways in the city designated as Groups 3B, 5 and 6 with Long Claw Contractors, LLC of Seabrook, Texas in the amount of$54,150; and, • WHEREAS, sixteen(16) bids were received and opened on January 11, 2017, Derrick & Noah Lawn Service of Port Arthur, Texas for Group 3B and South East Texas Lawn & Maintenance of Beaumont, Texas for Group 6 were the next lowest and most responsive bidders that met all the requirements; as shown in the bid tabulation attached as Exhibit"B"; and P. R. No. 19817 07/24/17 ca WHEREAS, Derrick & Noah Lawn Service for Group 3B and South East Texas Lawn & Maintenance for Group 6 has expressed that they are still interested in cutting the mowing areas as attached hereto as Exhibit"C". WHEREAS, the next lowest and most responsive bidder for Group 5 already has a significant amount of mowing the City decided to re-bid Group 5; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. That the City Council hereby terminates the contract with Long Claw Contractors, LLC of Seabrook, Texas pursuant to Resolution No. 17-049, which awarded a contract for mowing various city properties, parks and right-of-ways in the city designated as Groups 3B, 5 and 6 in the amount of$54,150. Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the City of Port Arthur, contracts for the period of August 1, 2017 to March 19, 2018, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods between the City of Port Arthur and Derrick & Noah Lawn Service of Port Arthur, Texas for Group 3B (Exhibit "D") and South East Texas Lawn & Maintenance of Beaumont, Texas for Group 6 (Exhibit"E"). Section 3. That the estimated number of cuts for the year is thirty. Section 4. That the contracts are for one year and are renewable for two additional one-year periods. Section 5. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. P. R. No. 19817 07/24/17 ca READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of , A.D., 2017, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the following vote: AYES:(Mayor) Councilmembers: NOES: Derrick Ford Freeman, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: f1 � Val Tizeno, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO ADMINISTRATION: Brian McDougal City Manager Jerry Smith Director of Parks and Recreation P. R. No. 19817 07/24/17 ca APPROVED AS TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Rosie Vela Interim Director of Finance Oghd..L AfitAtt,' Clifton Williams Acting Purchasing Manager EXHIBIT "A" LONGCLAW CONTRACTORS City of Port Arthur,TX Attn:Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur,TX 77641 Subject: Contract for Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks,and Right-of-Ways (Groups 3B,5, 6) This letter is to inform the City of Port Arthur that Longclaw Contractors is formally requesting to mutually agree to terminate the above reference contract. We would like to terminate all three Groups (3B, 5, 6) on the contract. We have tried to discuss some of the issues we have had with the city and this has not been resolved.These issues include the following: adding services and areas to our contract that were not there at the time of bid, not approving our invoices until said added services are preformed, not responding in a timely manner to get approvals for a cut, etc. Additional issues were outlined in the letter from our attorney. We hope we can mutually terminate this contract. Even though this would be a mutual termination, we understand that we will not be able to bid projects for the City of Port Arthur for one year. Please let us know if you have any questions. Respectfully Submitted, David Davis Longclaw Contractors 4306 Stacy Seabrook,TX 77586 281.250.2291 EXHIBIT "B" cc cc c C o -, 3'. x O > C7 c 0 Z' m Ro 0 2O 0 c 3 C e l o GG N n1 a g e, o ::.^. - O o n a 0 2 C O H7 A 0 0 O G O ,i 0 " OC`D 0. aQx aH n -. 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N N N N N in N C o G z z z z z z 0 0 0 0 0 0 C a C7 C N C In C C C ..- W C C Rt -0 lNn a a til a o 0 0- o ,nn o d a 0 0 0 o O o o i' 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N in N N N N N C o GI zzzz z z '-' 0 0 0 0 "A Ni CO' O ..,--t' O !1--,' C C Oo co -. co boa 1 13 to a a a a Ln C a Ln SC a Ln C I- C O O C O C O C N • + 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 BID TAB AWARD COST TABLE DESCRIPTION BIDDER AMOUNT ESTIMATED ESTIMATED PER CUT CUTS ANNUAL DERRICK & NOAH LAWN GROUP 3B SERVICE $800.00 30 $24,000.00 GROUP 6 SOUTH EAST TEXAS LAWN & MAINTENANCE $740.00 30 $22,200.00 ESTIMATED TOTAL $46,200.00 EXHIBIT "C" Chandra Alpough From: Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux Sent: Monday,June 12, 2017 11:50 AM To: Chandra Alpough Subject: FW: per our conversation Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux Purchasing Assistant City of Port Arthur, 1'X P.O. Box 1089 I /WI 4th St. ( Port Arthur,TX 77641 409.983.8177 la 409.983.8291 Eyolanda.goudeaux(2iportarthurtx.gov www.portarthur.net From: DERRICK JACKSON [mailto:drrckiackson68@gmail.com] Sent: Monday,June 05, 2017 9:16 PM To:Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux<yolanda.goudeaux@portarthurtx.gov> Subject: Re: per our conversation Yes I'm still interest in cutting area 3B for 800.00 dollars Sent from my iPhone On Jun 5, 2017, at 4:57 PM, Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux <yolanda.goudeaux@portarthurtx.gov> wrote: Hwy Derrick, I am sorry I am just getting back with you about cutting that area for parks . Are you still interested in cutting Area 3B for $800.00? if you are please send me something in writing like you did last time . Please and Thank you 1 Chandra Alpough From: Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux Sent: Monday,June 12, 2017 11:47 AM To: Chandra Alpough Subject: FW: Parks Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux Purchasing Assistant City of Port Arthur,TX P.O. Box 1089 I 444 4th St. I Port Arthur,TX 77641 409.983.8177 (a 409.983.8291 I®yolanda.goudeaux@portarthurtx.gov I www.portarthur.net From:Anthony Young [mailto:ayoungsetx@gmail.com] Sent: Friday,June 09, 2017 9:17 AM To:Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux<yolanda.goudeaux@portarthurtx.gov> Subject: Parks South East Texas Lawn &Maintenance accepts group 6 in the amount of$740 i Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux Purchasing Assistant City of Port Arthur,TX P.O.Box 1089 I 444 4th St. I Port Arthur,TX 77641 409.983.8177 I 409.983.8291 I Eyolanda.goudeaux@portarthurtx.gov ( www.portarthur.net From: DERRICK JACKSON [mailto:drrckjackson68@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday, April 27, 2017 8:53 PM To:Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux<Yolanda.goudeaux@portarthurtx.gov> Subject: Re: per our conversation Yes I am still willing to cut group 3b for 800.00 thank you. Derrick Jackson . Sent from my iPhone On Apr 27, 2017, at 5:23 PM, Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux <yolanda.goudeaux@portarthurtx.gov> wrote: <image001.gif> I Hi,please send per our conversation Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux Purchasing Assistant City of Port Arthur,TX P.O. Box 1089 I 1111 4th St. I Port Arthur, 1X 77641 409.983.8177 I 8 409.983.8291 I Hyolanda.goudeaux@portarthurtx.gov I www.portarthur.net <image002.jpg> 2 This email and its attachments may be confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the City of Port Arthur. If you are not the intended recipient of this email and its attachments, you must take no action based upon them, nor must you copy or show them to anyone. Please reply to the sender if you believe you have received this email in error. This email and its attachments may be confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the City of Port Arthur. If you are not the intended recipient of this email and its attachments, you must take no action based upon them, nor must you copy or show them to anyone. Please reply to the sender if you believe you have received this email in error. 3 EXHIBIT "D" CONTRACT FOR MOWING OF VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES, PARKS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN GROUP 3B IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of , 2017, 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 Derrick Jackson doing business as Derrick& Noah Lawn Service hereinafter called "CONTRACTOR". WITNESSED: 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 date stated in the Notice to Proceed until March 19, 2018, unless sooner terminated under the provision hereof, with an option to renew for two (2) additional one year period. The City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding being available in any budget cycle with thirty (30) days written notice. 2. The Contractor will perform mowing of properties and Rights—of—Way in Group 3B for$800 per cut 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 will commence the work required by the Contract Documents on or before a date to be specified in the"Notice to Mow"and will mow the lots within seven days unless the period for completion is extended otherwise by the Contract Documents. 5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following: 1) Agreement 2) Advertisement for Bids 3) Addenda* 4) General Information 5) Specification 6) Bid 7) Notice of Award 8) 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 2017. OWNER: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Brian McDougal, City Manager Signed on the day of 2017. CONTRACTOR: Derrick & Noah Lawn Service Derrick Jackson CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed Bids, addressed to the City of Port Arthur,will be received at the Office of the City Secretary, City Hall 444-4th Street or P. O. Box 1089, Port Arthur,Texas 77641 no later than 3:00 P. M., Wednesday,January 11,2017 and all bids received will thereafter be opened and read aloud at 3:15 P.M., on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in the City Council Chambers, 5th Floor, City Hall, Port Arthur, Texas for certain services briefly described as: MOWING OF VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES,PARKS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY Bids received after the deadline stated above, regardless of method of delivery, will not be considered and returned unopened. Copies of the Specifications and other Contract Documents are on file in the Purchasing Office, 444-4th Street, City of Port Arthur, and are open for public inspection without charge. They can also be retrieved from the City's website at www.portarthur.net or www.publicpurchase.com. NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY DECEMBER 29 , 2016 AT 2:00 P.M., CITY HALL 5711 FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS 444 4TH ST. ,PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS The City of Port Arthur reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. Per Chapter 2 Article VI Sec. 2-262(C) of the City's Code of Ordinance, the City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the City. Clifton Williams, CPPB Acting Purchasing Manager FIRST PUBLICATION: December 18,2016 SECOND PUBLICATION: December 25,2016 t_ITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS ort rrhur..r— ADDENDUM NO. ONE (1) January 3, 2017 Bid Proposal for: Mowing of Various Properties, Parks and Rights of way 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. All areas will be cut every 10 days, excluding Immigant Park. Immigrant Park should be cut 20 days. Immigant Park should be invoiced separately. 2. Spraying of Right-of-ways, Boulevards and Triangles will be done by Parks and Recreation Department. 3. If the City needs a contractor to spray, a proof of current license to spray must be provided to the Parks Department before work begins. 4. Cutting of all parks, properties and right—of-ways will be cut Monday—Friday only unless otherwise specified by Parks Department. 5. Contract terms on page 7 of 23: 1 Notice- A representative from the Parks and Recreation department will submit a certified letter stating the issues. 2.1'2 — Notice —A representative from the Parks and Recreation department will call contractor in for a meeting. 3rd Notice- will be a letter of termination of contract for cause. 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? l /,re Clifton Williams, CPPB Acting Purchasing Manager /-6 -aol7 Signature of idder Date DERRICK FREEMAN"PRINCE,MAYOR BRIAN MCDOUGAL RAYMOND SCOTT,JR,MAYOR PRO TEM CITY MANAGER Eneticr COUNCIL MEMBERS: City of City SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC TIFFANY CITY SECRETARY IFFANY HAMILTON MORRIS ALBRIGHT,III VAL TIZENO KEITH RICHARD ort rthur CITY ATTORNEY WILLIE"BAE"LEWIS,JR. OSMAN SWATI Teti's CHARLOTTE MOSES KAPRINA RICHARDSON FRANK DECEMBER 20, 2016 INVITATION TO BID Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Rights-of-Way DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Wednesday, January 11, 2017. (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,January 11,2017 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur,TX. You are invited to attend. MARK ENVELOPE: P17-011 DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (I) original and one (I) 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 should be directed in writinc'to: City of Port Arthur,TX Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux, Purchasing Assistant P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur,TX 77641 Yolanda.goudeaux(a portarthurtx.gov Purchasing Division/Finance Department 1 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 The enclosed INVITATION TO BID (ITB) and accompanying GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS 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 Page 2 of 23 NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference between Representatives of the City of Port Arthur, Texas and prospective bidders for Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Rights-of-way is scheduled for Thursday December 29, 2016 at 2:00 P.M., City Hall 5th floor Council Chambers 444 4th street., Port Arthur,Texas The purpose of the 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 Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder. It is highly recommended you attend the pre-bid meeting. Attendance is not mandatory. However, in the event that you misinterpret the specifications because of failure to attend the pre-bid meeting; the City will not be held responsible. Page 3 of 23 INVITATION TO BID MOWING OF VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES,PARKS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY (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 4 of 23 SPECIFICATIONS MOWING OF VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES, PARKS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR 1. SCOPE OF WORK 1.1 These specifications concern the mowing of grass, weeds and uncultured plants on various City properties, parks, and rights-of-way in the City, for mowing of property groups as noted in bid specifications. The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment, fuel, and service, to perform and complete all work in an efficient and workman-like manner as specified in the following. 2. WORK ASSIGNMENT 2.1 The Contractor will be given a schedule as to what week each area will be cut. Failure to contact City's representative as laid out in these specifications may result in the termination of this contract. Assignment shall begin within 48 hours as to the agreed upon date and completed within 24 hours of start. Time extension may be granted due to inclement weather or other act of nature only when contractor request for such extension is submitted to the City's representative. The Schedule will have a start time and a cut-off time; all invoices will be due the last week of mowing. 3. MOWING SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Each area shall be clean cut to a height of two (2) inches using either a flail or a reel mower of sufficient size, and as approved by City's representative, with due consideration given to proven past performance of the equipment on similar work to complete the task. 3.2 The area will be cleared of litter and debris prior to any mowing and all cuttings and clippings disposed of in a proper manner at the time maintenance is performed. 3.3 Ruts caused by contractor's equipment shall be filled at contractor's expense. 3.4 The City will only accept mechanical trimming and edging. No chemical are to be used. 3.5 Limits of mowing are defined as the property lines of park rights-of-way 8-10 feet off pavement. Corners at intersections will be mowed at a 45 degree angle to the intersection for a clear field of vision. Page 5 of 23 3.6 Ditches shall be cut with slope mower to avoid rutting or by other mean approved by City's representative. These areas are noted on bid schedule. See page ten (10). 3.7 Along some Rights-of-Way it should be noted that they are maintained by citizens in some areas. 4. MONOFILAMENT TRIMMING 4.1 Contractor shall neatly trim (cut and/or using a weed-eater), along sidewalks, curbs, abutting fences. Trim around poles, signs, park apparatus, tables and structures, etc. to a radius of three (3)feet. 4.2 Contractor shall collect and dispose of clippings. No grass clippings shall be placed or blown into the City's Drainage Culverts or in the streets. 4.3 Frequency of trimming shall be determined by City's representative but normal frequency is approximately every two (2) weeks for these areas during growing season. HEDGE/TREE TRIMMING 5.1 Hedges, stands of cane, oleander and other flowering/bushes shall be maintained as requested by City's representative. (approximately two (2)times a year). 5.2 Contractor will be responsible for collecting and disposing of cuttings. 6. PAYMENT 6.1 The contractor will submit an invoice in the amount as stipulated on Bid schedule to the Parks and Recreation Department upon completion of work. Payment for completed work will be made only after verification by a City representative that work was performed satisfactorily and within the time constraints allowed. 7. EMERGENCY PLAN 7.1 Is invoked as a result of excessive growth and the contractor unable to handle work load. The City reserves the right to utilize additional contractors in any area to reduce the health hazard from excessive growth and contractor's inability to handle the workload in a timely manner. Contractors should report immediately to the Interim Director of Parks and Recreation, all equipment failures, breakdowns, and rain days in writing within twenty-four (24) hours. Additional mowing can be assigned to other contractors to help alleviate backlogs. Page 6 of 23 8. CONTRACT TERMINATION: l" Notice—A representative from the Utility Operations department will submit a certified letter stating the issues. 2"d Notice -A representative from the Utility Operations department will call contractor in for a meeting. 3rd Notice will be a letter of termination of contract for cause. 9. CONTRACT PERIOD 9.1 This Contract will terminate approximately twelve (12) months from the date of execution with the option to renew two (2) additional one year periods. The City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding being available in any budget cycle with thirty(30)days written notice. 9.2 The City reserves the right to award only one (1) area per contractor. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to provide documentation that their company has the equipment and the manpower to maintain their grass cutting obligation. 10. PROJECTED AREAS GROUP 1 -North Griffing Park A. Town Hall Park B. Hollywood at 32"d Street C. Sunken Court Boulevard Esplanade-Twin City to Lombardy D. Evergreen Boulevard Esplanade. Griffing to Tyrell E. Twin City Highway at 32"d Street F. Lombardy Rights—of—Way from 32nd Street to 9th Avenue(West Rights-of-Way)only GROUP 2-South Griffing Park A. Hermann Park B. Rosedale at Date Street C. Glenwood at Date Street D. Evergreen at Forest Drive E. Evergreen at Glenwood F. 9th Avenue at Evergreen G. Las Palmas Boulevard Esplanade from Griffing Drive to south end of blvd. H. Oaklawn Rights—of—Way to Dryden Road Page 7 of 23 GROUP 3 (A) - 9`h Avenue Including Blackberry Lane to Jimmy Johnson Boulevard to Lake Arthur Drive(Section 1) A. 9th Ave esplanade in center front of library to Stillwell Technical School-both sides (shoulders to drainage ditch bridges) B. Immigrant Park-cut to drainage canal to feeder road on Hwy 73 side and back of TAMS Building C. Blackberry to Lake Arthur 9`h Avenue- center esplanades at both sides (Shoulders at 45 angle corners) D. 9th Avenue Regional - cut esplanade in center at north side shoulder(45 all corners) GROUP 3 (B) - 9`h Avenue Including Blackberry Lane to Jimmy Johnson Boulevard to Lake Arthur Drive (Section 2) A. Jimmy Johnson center esplanades Hwy 69 to Hwy 347 both sides — South and North sides shoulders B. Babe Zaharias Park(Basketball and Tennis Courts)—3500 Jimmy Johnson(cut to ditch line) C. Turtle Creek Drive (Rights—of—Way and esplanade) Hwy 69 to 3700 Block of Turtle Creek Drive D. Central Mall Drive (Rights—of—Way and esplanade) Hwy 69 to Hwy 365 (North Mall Right- of- Ways South Mall Rights—of—Way) GROUP S A. Bryan Park— 1000 Gulfway Drive, including inside train area B. Roosevelt Park— 1900 Gulfway Drive, including along ditch area C. Hughen Park—2700 Lakeshore Drive D. Civic Park—220 Lakeshore Drive E. Flats on Lakeshore Drive F. Kramer G. Schuh Place H. Bledso I. Doumasha GROUP 6 -Port Acres/El Vista Areas A. Eagle Park B. El Vista Park Page 8 of 23 C. Lakeside Park D. Montrose Park E. Ray Park at Shirley and Ray GROUP 9 A. London Bridge Park—3100 Touraine Avenue B. North side underpass @ Highways 73 & 347 C. Cecil Reynolds Park—3900 36th Street and 4008 39th Street GROUP 10 A. Medical Center Blvd from West Jimmy Johnson to Highway 365 B. West Jimmy Johnson to dead end GROUP 11 —Lakeside Addition-Rights—of—Way A. Cambridge B. Robin hood C. Salisbury D. Prospect E. Waverly GROUP 12 —Port Acres Addition—Rights—of—Way A. 62"d Street B. 63rd Street C. Easy and 62nd Street D. Diamond and 62"d Street E. Diamond and Russell F. Hazel and Russell G. 59th Street and Jade H. Silver and 63rd Street I. Hwy 73 and Jade(off H.O. Mills) J. 64th Street(2 right-of-ways at this location) K. 65th Street L. Dorsey M. 66th Street Rights—of—Way as designated—beginning at dead end of streets. NOTE: (A) Rights—of—Way to be cut every 10 days. (B) Rights—of—Way to be bush-hogged or equivalent. (C)Rights—of—Way do not require trimming Page 9 of 23 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PARKS AND RECREATION "2017" Contractor Mowing Schedule* Month # of Cuts January 2017 NO CUTS February 2017 NO CUTS March 2017 Every 10 days April 2017 Every 10 days May 2017 Every 10 days June 2017 Every 10 days July 2017 Every 10 days August 2017 Every 10 days September 2017 Every 10 days October 2017 Every 10 days November 2017 Every 10 days December 2017 NO CUTS *PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 1. The Parks and Recreation Department office must be notified prior to, and immediately following cutting for payment processing. 2. In weeks in which inclement weather or other conditions preclude cutting, the Parks and Recreation Department is to be notified immediately. ALL VARIATIONS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED. 3. Failure to adhere to 1 and 2 above can result in non-payment. 4. Dates are subject to change and budget approval. AWARD Award will be based on information submitted on Pages 11 -14. Page I 0 of 23 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS BID SHEET Page 1 of 3 BID FOR: Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Right-of-Ways BID DUE DATE: January 11, 2017 ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE PER CUT GROUP 1 -NORTH GRIFFING PARK Town Hall Park $ /yo Hollywood at 32"d Street $ 4i0 • 'v Sunken Court Blvd Esplanade-Twin City to Lombardy $ /c,�o Evergreen Blvd Esplanade-Grilling to Tyrell $ / qo '6' Twin City Highway at 32'Street $ Pio • °47 Lombardy Rights-of- Way from 32nd Street to 9th Ave. (West of Rights- of-Way) only. S TOTAL GROUP 1 ' S ,.,{o 0 GROUP 2-SOUTH GRIFFING PARK Hermann Park $ J - Rosedale at Date Street $ /ac Glenwood at Date Street $ iac o Evergreen at Forest Drive $ /ate 0 0 Evergreen at Glenwood $ / S- • o 9th Avenue at Evergreen $ /i a a Las Palmas Blvd Esplanade from Grilling Drive to South End of Blvd. $ aS Oaklawn Rights-of-way to Dryden Road $ /,2 c ' TOTAL GROUP 2 $io a 0 GROUP 3 (A) - (Section 1) 9th Ave. Esplanade in center front of library to Stillwell Technical $ Ji2s- ' " Immigrant Park $ l a2 S 0 Blackberry to Lake Arthur 9th Avenue $ 9th Avenue Regional $ /2s 0 0 TOTAL GROUP 3(A) $ Soo GROUP 3 (B) -(Section 2) Jimmy Johnson center esplanades Hwy 69 to Hwy 347 both sides j $ 02.0±:_a D Babe Zaharias Park i $ goo '1' 1" Turtle Creek Drive $ a 00 •e.' Central Mall Drive $ ‘2,00 ' " TOTAL GROUP 3 (B) S $b0 • o a - / Signature of Bi ,tier Page 1 1 of 23 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS BID SHEET Page 2 of 3 BID FOR: Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Right-of-Ways BID DUE DATE: January 11, 2017 ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE PER CUT Group 5 Bryan Park $ 1025- ' oa Roosevelt Park $ )2s . '1" Hughen Park $ 1a S". Civic Park $ 1 AS- • c" 1"0 Flats on Lakeshore Drive $ 1.25 . vie.; Krammer $ l a$ o Schuh Place $ /a o 0 Bledsoe $ la S o 0 Doumasha TOTAL GROUP 5 S /47c. a o Group 6—Port Acres/EI Vista Areas Eagle Park $ �1Oo• oz. El Vista Park $ oC • "a OO Lakeside Park $ d CO ' °D Montrose Park $ ,200 • 0 0 Ray Park at Shirley and Ray $ _aDO ' 0 TOTAL GROUP 6 S /Doo • 0 a Group 9 London Bridge Park $ JS-'p .1" North Side Underpass 4, Hwy 73 & 347 $ J5D Cecil Reynolds Park $ /CD • ' TOTAL GROUP 9 S 416-0 o Group 10 Medical Center Blvd from West Jimmy Johnson to Hwy 365 $ 02co ` 0 0 West Jimmy Johnson to dead end $ 9.00 TOTAL GROUP 10 S Group 11 —Lakeside Addition-Rights-of-Way Cambridge $ /42‘• oa Robin Hood $ 1026-. oa Salisbury $ Prospect $ /a o-� Waverly $ /aSe- b a TOTAL GROUP 11 S 6, °I' Signature of Bidder Page 12 of 23 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS BID SHEET Page 3 of 3 BID FOR: Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Right-of-Ways BID DUE DATE January 11, 2017 ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE PER CUT Group 12—Port Acres Addition—Rights-of-Way 62nd Street $ 192S o a 63`d Street $ J?c 00 Easy and 62nd Street $ 1a 4'"? Diamond and 62°d Street $ ns-- 0 ° Diamond and Russell $ lips—. DO Hazel and Russell $ la oa 59th Street and Jade $ 'as o a Silver and 63`d Street $ /oZ5.• oo Hwy 73 and Jade(off H.O. Mills) $ 1 c 00 64th Street(2 right-of-ways at this location) I $ 65th Street $ /95." Dorsey $ /2f• o 66th Street $ tar. o a TOTAL GROUP 12 $ j 00 �`k s /vz,c,h L, e 37( 140<e_Itz,zaic COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS A SIGNAT RE OF BIDDER P.O. BOX -SA-150A) � IJu,c ,-3 774q t- PRINT OR TYPE NAME CITY STATE ZIP 6c)n&it. 6/o i 7fq g37 7 TITLE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO DRAG leZ-Ac,ksbAn/(Xg :1.cze\ N 4 EMAIL FAX NO. Equipment List Page 13 of 23 Equipment Qty Size of Cutting Deck Bush Hog Zero Turn or Riding Mower p1 Lla' b I ' ' Weedeater N/A Hedge Trimmers / N/A Walk Behind / N/A Chainsaw g- N/A Blower � N/A Edger I N/A Number of Employees 3 Zen /- 6 -070 / 7 Signature of Proposer Date THIS PAGE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR BID FORM. Page 14 of 23 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT CITY OF PORT ARTHUR § § STATE OF TEXAS 5 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: 0e/fret)l,„4.---- Printed Name: Title: OWAo_rt.. Company: aiG� & Ani40 Sem,c•,--S Date: SUBSCBED and sworn to before me by the above amed e(J'l,..t.- ,)AcC.,n on this the 6day of c.-.-- , 20 1 . - jia /1 77 , d (} t-r �t7 Notary P bi c in and for the State of - as My commission expires: H /iZ ( 2-, 7 '- )'.., S RBUNNI ( , NOTARY Pt1g�C SLATE OF NOTARY 01 g,g Page 15 of 23 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 su eeding 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. De.Q,kic k s 11204,k 1-6 - ,20 17 Firm Name Date O(rJ11 Authorize Signature Title Name (please print) Telephone D z tok Paso .4 8. Spic.i'1 . cz Email STATE: 1�.re...3 COUNTY: 3 f4eLsary SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named r i c.IC�E}L(LSc�'1 on this the • da o 111/ �- ,20/, •Y1, . r BETTYRBUN f �4� NLTm7 PUBLIC STATE OF TEXAS MY COMM EXP 11(1212oi 7 Notary P; 'c 14ocij M0TARY 1012549219-9 RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL Page 16 of 23 CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ For vendor doing business with local governmental entity This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Lag., Regular Session. OFFICE USE ONLY This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code. by a vendor who Data Rxaived has a business relationship as defined by Section 176 001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the vendor 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 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. Sae Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Coda. A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176 006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a misdemeanor. 11 Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity. J ' 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 the 7th business day after the date on which you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.) 1.1 Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed. Name of Officer Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local government officer, or a family member of the officer,as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relationship with the local government officer. Complete subparts A and B for each employment or business relationship described. Attach additional pages to this Form CIO as necessary. A. Is the kcal government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from the vendor? Yes No B Is the vendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income,from or at the direction of the local government officer or a family member of the officer AND the taxable income is not received from the Iccal governmental entity? Yes No Describe each employment or business relationship that the vendor named in Section 1 maintains with a corporation or other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an ownership interest of one percent or more. Check this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1). Signature I/ �a�-1 g g business with the governmental entity Cate Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www ethics state tx us Revised 11'30;2015 CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE For vendor doing business with local governmental entity Acomplete copy of Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code may be found at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/ Docs/LG/htm/G176.htm.For easy reference,below are some of the sections cited on this form. Local Government Code§176.001(1-a):"Business relationship"means a connection between two or more parties based on commercial activity of one of the parties. The term does not include a connection based on: (A) a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal,state,or local governmental entity or an agency of a federal,state,or local governmental entity; (B) a transaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public;or (C) a purchase or lease of goods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and that is subject to regular examination by,and reporting to,that agency. Local Government Code§176.003(a)(2XA)and(B): (a)A local government officer shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with respect to a vendor if: (2) the vendor: (A) has an employment or other business relationship with the local government officer or a family member of the officer that results in the officer or family member receiving taxable income, other than investment income, that exceeds$2,500 during the 12-month period preceding the date that the officer becomes aware that (i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed: or (ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor; (B) has given to the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts that have an aggregate value of more than$100 in the 12-month period preceding the date the officer becomes aware that: (i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed;or (ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor. Local Government Code§176.006(a)and(a-1) (a) Avendor shall file acompleted conflict of interest questionnaire if the vendor has a business relationship with a local governmental entity and: (1) has an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity,or a family member of the officer,described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A); (2) has given a local government officer of that local governmental entity,or a family member of the officer,one or more gifts with the aggregate value specified by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B),excluding any gift described by Section 176.003(a-1);or (3) has a family relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity. (a-1) The completed conflict of interest questionnaire must be filed with the appropriate records administrator not later than the seventh business day after the later of: (1) the date that the vendor: (A) begins discussions or negotiations to enter into a contract with the local governmental entity;or (B) submits to the local governmental entity an application,response to a request for proposals or bids, correspondence, or another writing related to a potential contract with the local governmental entity;or (2) the date the vendor becomes aware: (A) of an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer,or a family member of the officer,described by Subsection(a); (B) that the vendor has given one or more gifts described by Subsection(a);or (C) of a family relationship with a local government officer. Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015 Page 18 of 23 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 "Bid" 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. Page 19 of 23 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.: Parks and Recreation, 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. Page 20 of 23 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. 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. Page 21 of 23 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 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. Page 22 of 23 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. Page 23 of 23 EXHIBIT "E" CONTRACT FOR MOWING OF VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES, PARKS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN GROUP 6 IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR THIS AGREEMENT, made this day of , 2017, 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 Anthony Young doing business as South East Texas Lawn & Maintenance hereinafter called "CONTRACTOR". WITNESSED: 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 date stated in the Notice to Proceed, until March 19, 2018, unless sooner terminated under the provision hereof, with an option to renew for two (2) additional one year period. The City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding being available in any budget cycle with thirty (30) days written notice. 2. The Contractor will perform mowing of properties and Rights—of—Way in Group 6 for $740 per cut 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 will commence the work required by the Contract Documents on or before a date to be specified in the "Notice to Mow" and will mow the lots within seven days unless the period for completion is extended otherwise by the Contract Documents. 5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following: 1) Agreement 2) Advertisement for Bids 3) Addenda* 4) General Information 5) Specification 6) Bid • 7) Notice of Award 8) 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 2017. OWNER: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Brian McDougal, City Manager Signed on the day of 2017. CONTRACTOR: South East Texas Lawn & Maintenance Anthony Young CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed Bids, addressed to the City of Port Arthur,will be received at the Office of the City Secretary, City Hall 444-4th Street or P. O. Box 1089, Port Arthur,Texas 77641 no later than 3:00 P. M.,Wednesday,January 11,2017 and all bids received will thereafter be opened and read aloud at 3:15 P.M., on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in the City Council Chambers, 5th Floor, City Hall, Port Arthur, Texas for certain services briefly described as: MOWING OF VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES,PARKS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY Bids received after the deadline stated above, regardless of method of delivery, will not be considered and returned unopened. Copies of the Specifications and other Contract Documents are on file in the Purchasing Office, 444-4th Street, City of Port Arthur, and are open for public inspection without charge. They can also be retrieved from the City's website at www.portarthur.net or www.publicpurchase.com. NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY DECEMBER 29 , 2016 AT 2:00 P.M., CITY HALL 5TH FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS 444 4TH ST. ,PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS The City of Port Arthur reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities. Per Chapter 2 Article VI Sec. 2-262(C) of the City's Code of Ordinance, the City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the City. Clifton Williams, CPPB Acting Purchasing Manager FIRST PUBLICATION: December 18,2016 SECOND PUBLICATION: December 25,2016 cITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS ort rlhur"r— ADDENDUM NO. ONE (1) January 3,2017 Bid Proposal for: Mowing of Various Properties, Parks and Rights of way 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. All areas will be cut every 10 days, excluding Immigrant Park. Immigrant Park should be cut 20 days. Immigrant Park should be invoiced separately. 2. Spraying of Right-of-ways, Boulevards and Triangles will be done by Parks and Recreation Department. 3. If the City needs a contractor to spray, a proof of current license to spray must be provided to the Parks Department before work begins. 4. Cutting of all parks, properties and right—of-ways will be cut Monday—Friday only unless otherwise specified by Parks Department. 5. Contract tern-is on page 7 of 23: Is' Notice- A representative from the Parks and Recreation department will submit a certified letter stating the issues. 2°d — Notice —A representative from the Parks and Recreation department will call contractor in for a meeting. 3`i Notice- will be a letter of termination of contract for cause. 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. oza;_ Clifton Williams, CPPB Acting Purchasing Manager Signature of Bidder Date CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS ADDENDUM NO. ONE (1) January 3,2017 Bid Proposal for: Mowing of Various Properties, Parks and Rights of way 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. All areas will be cut every 10 days, excluding Immigrant Park. Immigrant Park should be cut 20 days. Immigrant Park should be invoiced separately. 2. Spraying of Right-of-ways, Boulevards and Triangles will be done by Parks and Recreation Department. 3. If the City needs a contractor to spray, a proof of current license to spray must be provided to the Parks Department before work begins. 4. Cutting of all parks, properties and right—of-ways will be cut Monday—Friday only unless otherwise specified by Parks Department. 5. Contract terms on page 7 of 23: 1s` Notice- A representative from the Parks and Recreation department will submit a certified letter stating the issues. 2°d Notice —A representative from the Parks and Recreation department will call contractor in for a meeting. 3`d Notice-will be a letter of termination of contract for cause. 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. /4, �/2 1§,e4, Clifton Williams, CPPB Acting Purchasing Manager Signature of Bid -_� Date DERRICK FREEMAN"PRINCE,MAYOR BRIAN MCDOUGAL RAYMOND SCOTT,JR,MAYOR PRO TEM CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: f City of SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC CITY SECRETARY TIFFANY HAMILTON MORRIS ALBRIGHT,III VAL TIZENO KEITH RICHARD ort r t h u r CITY ATTORNEY WILLIE"BAE"LEWIS,JR. OSMAN SWATI t,i, CHARLOTTE MOSES KAPRINA RICHARDSON FRANK DECEMBER 20,2016 INVITATION TO BID Mowing of Various City Properties,Parks and Rights-of-Way DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Wednesday, January 11, 2017. (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,January 11,2017 in the City Council Chambers,City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur,TX. You are invited to attend. MARK ENVELOPE:P17-011 DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (I)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 should be directed in writing to: City of Port Arthur,TX Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux, Purchasing Assistant P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur,TX 77641 Yolanda.uoudeau x'nportarthurtx.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 1 Fax 409.983.8291 The enclosed INVITATION TO BID (ITB) and accompanying GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS 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 Page 2 of 23 NON-MANDATORY PRE-BID CONFERENCE A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference between Representatives of the City of Port Arthur, Texas and prospective bidders for Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Rights-of-way is scheduled for Thursday December 29, 2016 at 2:00 P.M., Ciri Flail 5th floor Council Chambers 444 4`h street., Port Arthur,Texas The purpose of the 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 Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder. It is highly recommended you attend the pre-bid meeting. Attendance is not mandatory. However, in the event that you misinterpret the specifications because of failure to attend the pre-bid meeting; the City will not be held responsible. Page 3 of 23 INVITATION TO BID MOWING OF VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES, PARKS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY (To be Completed ONLY IF YOU DO NOT BID) FAILURE TO RESPOND TO BID SOLICITATIONS FOR TWO (2) BID PERIODS MAY RESULT TN 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 4 of 23 SPECIFICATIONS MOWING OF VARIOUS CITY PROPERTIES, PARKS AND RIGHTS-OF-WA Y IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR . SCOPE OF WORK I.I These specifications concern the mowing of grass, weeds and uncultured plants on various City properties, parks, and rights-of-way in the City, for mowing of property groups as noted in bid specifications. The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment, fuel, and service, to perform and complete all work in an efficient and workman-like manner as specified in the following. 2. WORK ASSIGNMENT 2.1 The Contractor will be given a schedule as to what week each area will be cut. Failure to contact City's representative as laid out in these specifications may result in the termination of this contract. Assignment shall begin within 48 hours as to the agreed upon date and completed within 24 hours of start. Time extension may be granted due to inclement weather or other act of nature only when contractor request for such extension is submitted to the City's representative. The Schedule will have a start time and a cut-off time; all invoices will be due the last week of mowing. 3. MOWING SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Each area shall be clean cut to a height of two (2) inches using either a flail or a reel mower of sufficient size, and as approved by City's representative, with due consideration given to proven past performance of the equipment on similar work to complete the task. 3.2 The area will be cleared of litter and debris prior to any mowing and all cuttings and clippings disposed of in a proper manner at the time maintenance is performed. 3.3 Ruts caused by contractor's equipment shall be filled at contractor's expense. 3.4 The City will only accept mechanical trimming and edging.No chemical are to be used. 3.5 Limits of mowing are defined as the property lines of park rights-of-way 8-10 feet off pavement. Corners at intersections will be mowed at a 45 degree angle to the intersection for a clear field of vision. Page 5 of 23 3.6 Ditches shall be cut with slope mower to avoid rutting or by other mean approved by City's representative. These areas are noted on bid schedule. See page ten (10). 3.7 Along some Rights-of-Way it should be noted that they are maintained by citizens in some areas. 4. MONOFILAMENT TRIMMING 4.1 Contractor shall neatly trim (cut and/or using a weed-eater), along sidewalks. curbs. abutting fences. Trim around poles, signs, park apparatus, tables and structures. etc. to a radius of three (3)feet. 4.2 Contractor shall collect and dispose of clippings. No grass clippings shall be placed or blown into the City's Drainage Culverts or in the streets. 4.3 Frequency of trimming shall be determined by City's representative but normal frequency is approximately every two (2) weeks for these areas during growing season. HEDGE/TREE TRIMMING 5.1 Hedges, stands of cane, oleander and other flowering/bushes shall be maintained as requested by City's representative. (approximately two (2)times a year). 5.2 Contractor will be responsible for collecting and disposing of cuttings. 6. PAYMENT 6.1 The contractor will submit an invoice in the amount as stipulated on Bid schedule to the Parks and Recreation Department upon completion of work. Payment for completed work will be made only after verification by a City representative that work was performed satisfactorily and within the time constraints allowed. 7. EMERGENCY PLAN 7.1 Is invoked as a result of excessive growth and the contractor unable to handle work load. The City reserves the right to utilize additional contractors in any area to reduce the health hazard from excessive growth and contractor's inability to handle the workload in a timely manner. Contractors should report immediately to the Interim Director of Parks and Recreation, all equipment failures, breakdowns, and rain days in writing within twenty-four (24) hours. Additional mowing can be assigned to other contractors to help alleviate backlogs. Page 6 of 23 GROUP 3 (A) - 9th Avenue Including Blackberry Lane to Jimmy Johnson Boulevard to Lake Arthur Drive(Section 1) A. 9th Ave esplanade in center front of library to Stillwell Technical School-both sides (shoulders to drainage ditch bridges) B. Immigrant Park-cut to drainage canal to feeder road on Hwy 73 side and back of TAMS Building C. Blackberry to Lake Arthur 9th Avenue- center esplanades at both sides (Shoulders at 45 angle corners) D. 9th Avenue Regional -cut esplanade in center at north side shoulder(45 all corners) GROUP 3 (B) - 9th Avenue Including Blackberry Lane to Jimmy Johnson Boulevard to Lake Arthur Drive (Section 2) A. Jimmy Johnson center esplanades Hwy 69 to Hwy 347 both sides — South and North sides shoulders B. Babe Zaharias Park(Basketball and Tennis Courts)—3500 Jimmy Johnson (cut to ditch line) C. Turtle Creek Drive (Rights—of—Way and esplanade) Hwy 69 to 3700 Block of Turtle Creek Drive D. Central Mall Drive (Rights—of—Way and esplanade) Hwy 69 to Hwy 365 (North Mall Right - of- Ways South Mall Rights—of—Way) GROUP S A. Bryan Park— 1000 Gulfway Drive, including inside train area B. Roosevelt Park— 1900 Gulfway Drive, including along ditch area C. Hughen Park—2700 Lakeshore Drive D. Civic Park—220 Lakeshore Drive E. Flats on Lakeshore Drive F. Kramer G. Schuh Place H. Bledso I. Doumasha GROUP 6 - Port Acres/El Vista Areas A. Eagle Park B. El Vista Park Page 8 of 23 C. Lakeside Park D. Montrose Park E. Ray Park at Shirley and Ray GROUP 9 A. London Bridge Park—3100 Touraine Avenue B. North side underpass @ Highways 73 & 347 C. Cecil Reynolds Park—3900 36th Street and 4008 39th Street GROUP 10 A. Medical Center Blvd from West Jimmy Johnson to Highway 365 B. West Jimmy Johnson to dead end GROUP 11 —Lakeside Addition-Rights—of—Way A. Cambridge B. Robin hood C. Salisbury D. Prospect E. Waverly GROUP 12 —Port Acres Addition—Rights—of—Way A. 62nd Street B. 63`d Street C. Easy and 62nd Street D. Diamond and 62nd Street E. Diamond and Russell F. Hazel and Russell G. 59th Street and Jade H. Silver and 63rd Street I. Hwy 73 and Jade(off H.O. Mills) J. 64`" Street(2 right-of-ways at this location) K. 65th Street L. Dorsey M. 66th Street Rights—of—Way as designated—beginning at dead end of streets. NOTE: (A) Rights—of—Way to be cut every 10 days. (B) Rights—of—Way to be bush-hogged or equivalent. (C) Rights—of—Way do not require trimming Page 9 of 23 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR PARKS AND RECREATION "2017" Contractor Mowing Schedule* Month # of Cuts January 2017 NO CUTS February 2017 NO CUTS March 2017 Every 10 days April 2017 Every 10 days May 2017 Every 10 days June 2017 Every 10 days July 2017 Every 10 days August 2017 Every 10 days September 2017 Every 10 days October 2017 Every 10 days November 2017 Every 10 days December 2017 NO CUTS *PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS: 1. The Parks and Recreation Department office must be notified prior to, and immediately following cutting for payment processing. 2. In weeks in which inclement weather or other conditions preclude cutting, the Parks and Recreation Department is to be notified immediately. ALL VARIATIONS MUST BE PRE-APPROVED. 3. Failure to adhere to 1 and 2 above can result in non-payment. 4. Dates are subject to change and budget approval. AWARD Award will be based on information submitted on Pages I 1 -14. Page 10 of 23 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS BID SHEET Page 1 of 3 BID FOR: Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Right-of-Ways BID DUE DATE: January 11,2017 ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE PER CUT GROUP 1 —NORTH GRIFFING PARK Town Hall Park $ !7S Hollywood at 32nd Street $ G o Sunken Court Blvd Esplanade-Twin City to Lombardy $ Evergreen Blvd Esplanade-Griffing to Tyrell $ eto Twin City Highway at 32nd Street $ ,() Lombardy Rights-of- Way from 32nd Street to 9th Ave. (West of Rights- of-Way) only. $ CIO TOTAL GROUP 1 $ .c35 kA55 GROUP 2-SOUTH GRIFFING PARK Hermann Park $ Rosedale at Date Street $ 90 Glenwood at Date Street $ rt O Evergreen at Forest Drive $ 91) Evergreen at Glenwood $ 410 9th Avenue at Evergreen $ �{D Las Palmas Blvd Esplanade from Griffing Drive to South End of Blvd. $ $0 Oaklawn Rights-of-way to Dryden Road $ V TOTAL GROUP 2 $ L.+$Jr GROUP 3 (A)-(Section 1) 9th Ave. Esplanade in center front of library to Stillwell Technical $ 3 L Immigrant Park $ t 4 8 Blackberry to Lake Arthur 9`h Avenue $ ay g 9`h Avenue Regional $ .y g TOTAL GROUP 3(A) $ 19 a-- GROUP GROUP 3 (B)-(Section 2) Jimmy Johnson center esplanades Hwy 69 to Hwy 347 both sides $ 3LI ' Babe Zaharias Park $ Turtle Creek Drive $ Ly g Central Mall Drive $ 9_4 9 TOTAL GROUP 3 (B) $ Si atu of Page 1 I of 23 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS BID SHEET Page 2 of 3 BID FOR: Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Right-of-Ways BID DUE DATE: January 11, 2017 ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE PER CUT Group 5 Bryan Park $ 125 Roosevelt Park $ (2 r Hughen Park $ a 5 Civic Park Flats on Lakeshore Drive $ J 25 Krammer $ 5 0 Schuh Place $ 5 a Bledsoe $ 50 Doumasha S y a TOTAL GROUP 5 $ 82 Group 6—Port Acres/El Vista Areas Eagle Park $ I El Vista Park $ 1,2-5 Lakeside Park $ 12.5 Montrose Park $ )2.5 Ray Park at Shirley and Ray $ TOTAL GROUP 6 $ 14 O Group 9 London Bridge Park $ S 0 North Side Underpass @ Hwy 73 &347 $ 125 Cecil Reynolds Park $ i 5 0 TOTAL GROUP 9 $ ita5 Group 10 Medical Center Blvd from West Jimmy Johnson to Hwy 365 $ t 75 West Jimmy Johnson to dead end $ 1 .1 6 TOTAL GROUP 10 $ 35 0 Group 11 —Lakeside Addition-Rights-of-Way Cambridge $ lab Robin Hood $ 12 0 Salisbury $ Prospect $ i 2-0 Waverly $ 0 TOTAL 12G/ROUP 11 $ (,OO 40--g2A-- Signature of Bir Page 12 of 23 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS BID SHEET Page 3 of 3 BID FOR: Mowing of Various City Properties, Parks and Right-of-Ways BID DUE DATE January 11, 2017 ITEM DESCRIPTION PRICE PER CUT Group 12—Port Acres Addition—Rights-of-Way 62nd Street $ 14r 63rd Street $ 110 Easy and 62nd Street $ go Diamond and 62nd Street $ 4 0 Diamond and Russell $ 40 Hazel and Russell $ tl o 59th Street and Jade $ Silver and 63rd Street $ t.{p Hwy 73 and Jade(off H.O. Mills) $ 9 D 64th Street(2 right-of-ways at this location) $ y b 65th Street $ 4 Dorsey $ '1 o 66th Street $ L4 p TOTAL GROUP 12 $ 5e44-4 &374:4 as Lit cv 111A: 1. COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS ,2_22 72_ SIGNATURE O E�R.-J P.O.BOX /41-rattyDynt� Ee�unkoa'f 7y 777.20 PRINT OR TYVE NAME CITY STATE ZIP (Lies (yoq) 4-1(p 21'1 TITLE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO Ayoun, tX 3) ivi l,(-o (14z g/3 —.29Gv2 EMAIL FAX NO. Page 13 of 23 Equipment List Equipment Qty Size of Cutting Deck Bush Hog k Zero Turn or Riding Mower -I S Weedeater N/A Hedge Trimmers N/A Walk Behind N/A Chainsaw N/A Blower N/A Edger N/A Number of Employees S" % /'- Signature of p se Date THIS PAGE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR BID FORM. Page 14 of 23 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 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: 47l o sur Title: ' 7 OWel 1 ,- Company: 5L44 (p—ias Labom 94/1% ce 41_ Date: rig 7 SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me by the above named -NAM/tont/ \(.ou ' '- on this the day of ',J U t , 2011 . • - ,kgs ___ _ o..ry Public in an for the '— p ---JOANNAALFARD ~t State of Texas 2%42. Notary Public,State Of Texas! 0 g1 03/ p J Q vy Comm.Expires 02-03-2018 My commission expires: U ��P My NotaryID#129697648 Page 15 of 23 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 a Bement for the payment of said debts. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. ,•,.71-1 /1.:45-74- T r s LA 4-,,,-/ ,/tentiiaCC"' / 711 17. Firm Name Date Authorized Sign ture Title A71 ortg aatij (#40 ) 4'6 - b? 1'4 Name(ple e p int) JJ Telephone $ AyotAM5e 7 J( 425km 4 i/,CP-A Email JJ STATE: x co- COUNTY: 3 .2_- tY"S 1' SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above namedkkiW 0--LA V0 'RA on this the k day of 30.,"-u`ter`(',20 11 loN , Public RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL t ,,,5:1-B od w. JOANNA ALFARO t st I v� NPuirv, GeOr sv r v Page 16 of 23 CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ For vendor doing business with local governmental entity This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session. OFFICE USE ONLY This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code,by a vendor who Date Received has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the vendor 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 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Code. A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code.An offense under this section is a misdemeanor. A Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity. Jn ' Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.(The law requires that you file an updated I ' completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7th business day after the date on which you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.) A Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed. Name of Officer J Describe each employment or other business re ationship with the local government officer,or a family member of the officer,as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A). ,Iso describe any family - ionship with the local government officer. Complete subparts A and B for each employment business relatio hip•escr •ed. Attach additional pages to this Form CIQ as necessary. / A. I: the cal. governmen officer or a fa ily member of the •ficer -ceiving or likely to receive taxable income, oth.r than in estment inco e, from the v- dor? Yes N B. • the vendor resolving o likely to receive taxable income,o e than investme income,from or at the direction of • local govern -nt offi.-r or a family m•mber of the office AD the taxable income is not received from the loc: governmental e tity? I Y_ No J 1.1 Describe each e {•loyment or business elationship tha'the vendor named in Section 1 maintains with a corporation or other business a 1tity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an ownership interes of one percent or more. J Check this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(8), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1). LI ` /AO Signature of vendor doi .f'•usi -ss with Ar.ovemmental entity Date Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015 CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE For vendor doing business with local governmental entity Acomplete copy of Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code may be found at http://www.statutes.legis.state.tx.us/ Docs/LGlhtm/LG.176.htm.For easy reference,below are some of the sections cited on this form. Local Government Code§176.001(1-a):"Business relationship"means a connection between two or more parties based on commercial activity of one of the parties. The term does not include a connection based on: (A) a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal,state,or local governmental entity or an agency of a federal,state,or local governmental entity; (B) a transaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public;or (C) a purchase or lease of goods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and that is subject to regular examination by,and reporting to,that agency. Local Government Code§176.003(a)(2XA)and(B): (a)A local government officer shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with respect to a vendor if: (2) the vendor: (A) has an employment or other business relationship with the local government officer or a family member of the officer that results in the officer or family member receiving taxable income,other than investment income, that exceeds$2.500 during the 12-month period preceding the date that the officer becomes aware that (i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed; or (ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor; (B) has given to the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts that have an aggregate value of more than$100 in the 12-month period preceding the date the officer becomes aware that: (i) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed;or (ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor. Local Government Code§176.006(a)and(a-1) (a)Avendor shall file a completed conflict of interest questionnaire if the vendor has a business relationship with a local governmental entity and: (1) has an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity,or a family member of the officer,described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A); (2) has given a local government officer of that local governmental entity,or a family member of the officer,one or more gifts with the aggregate value specified by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B),excluding any gift described by Section 176.003(a-1);or (3) has a family relationship with a local government officer of that local governmental entity. (a-1) The completed conflict of interest questionnaire must be filed with the appropriate records administrator not later than the seventh business day after the later of: (1) the date that the vendor: (A) begins discussions or negotiations to enter into a contract with the local governmental entity;or (B) submits to the local governmental entity an application,response to a request for proposals or bids, correspondence, or another writing related to a potential contract with the local govemmental entity;or (2) the date the vendor becomes aware: (A) of an employment or other business relationship with a local government officer,or a family member of the officer,described by Subsection(a); (8) that the vendor has given one or more gifts described by Subsection(a);or (C) of a family relationship with a local government officer. Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015 Page 18 of 23 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 "Bid" 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. Page 19 of 23 ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to the 1TB 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.: Parks and Recreation, 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. 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. Page 20 of 23 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. 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. Page 21 of 23 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 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. Page 22 of 23 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. Page 23 of 23