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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 22303: CONTRACT APPROVALS FOR VARIOUS TREATMENT CHEMICALS FOR THE WATER PURIFICATION & WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS fool.J „, , rthut_ Texas INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Date: December 20, 2021 To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Through: Ronald Burton, City Manager From: Calvin Matthews, Water Utilities Director RE: PR 22303 —Contract Approvals for Various Treatment Chemicals for the Water Purification& Wastewater Treatment Plants Introduction: The intent of this Agenda Item is to seek City Council's approval for City Manager to enter into contracts for various treatment chemicals for the Water Purification and Wastewater Treatment Plants. Background: On November 23,2021,the Purchasing Department solicited bids from seven(7)companies for seven(7)different treatment chemicals used in water purification and wastewater treatment.The Bid Tabulation is attached as Exhibit A. Budget Impact: The total budgetary impact for these chemicals is $1,029,748.80. Funding for Treatment Chemicals is available in Water Utilities Account Nos. 410-40-210-5217-00-00-000 (Purification)and 410-40-225-5217-00-00-000 (Wastewater Treatment). Recommendation: It is recommended that City Council adopt Proposed Resolution No. 22303, which authorizes City Manager to enter into contracts for various treatment chemicals for the Water Purification and Wastewater Treatment Plants. "Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur" k, , ' P.R. No. 22303 12/20/21 bw Page 1 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS FOR THE WATER UTILITIES DEPARTMENT WITH NAPCO CHEMICAL, UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA, INC., DXI INDUSTRIES, INC., AIRGAS SPECIALTY PRODUCTS, INC., TANNER INDUSTRIES, INC., PENCCO, INC., AND CARUS, LLC WITH A PROJECTED BUDGETARY IMPACT OF $1,029,748.80. BUDGETED FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN WATER PURIFICATION AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT DIVISIONS ACCOUNT NUMBERS 410- 40-210-5217-00-00-000 & 410-40-225-5217-00-00-000, TREATMENT CHEMICALS. WHEREAS, Water Utilities Department routinely utilizes various water and wastewater treatment chemicals to treat drinking water and wastewater at various treatment facilities throughout the City; and, WHEREAS, Purchasing Division has solicited bids for such water and wastewater treatment chemicals,as delineated in City of Port Arthur Purchasing Policy,and seven(7)vendors submitted bids as of December 8, 2021; and, WHEREAS, the bids have been evaluated by Water Utilities and Purchasing (bid tabulation attached as Exhibit"A"); and, WHEREAS, due to constant delivery issues with the Anhydrous Ammonia, staff is recommending that this contract be awarded to both responsive bidders, (i.e., Airgas Specialty Products and Tanner Industries). NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: THAT,the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct: THAT, the City Manager of City of Port Arthur is hereby authorized and directed to execute, in substantially the same form, one year contracts (with the option to renew for one additional year) between City of Port Arthur and Napco Chemical, Univar Solutions USA, Inc., DXI Industries, Inc., Airgas Specialty Products, Inc., Tanner Industries, Inc., Pencco, Inc. and P.R. No. 22303 12/20/21 bw Page 2 of 3 Carus, LLC, for the unit prices shown in the Bid Tabulation (attached as Exhibit "A"), and as shown in the individual contracts attached as Exhibit(s) "B", "C", "D", "E", "F", "G" and "H"; and, THAT,City of Port Arthur can terminate any of these contracts at its convenience with ten days' written notice; and, THAT,funding for these chemicals is provided in Water Utilities budget; and, THAT, a copy of the caption of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED THIS day of 2022 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote:AYES: Mayor Councilmembers: NOES: Thurman"Bill"Bartie Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Sherri Bellard Ronald Burton City Secretary City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: Calvin Matthews, P.E. Water Utilities Director ,h_ku2/6-1. Valecia Ti eno City Attorney P.R.No. 22303 12/20/21 bw Page 3 of 3 APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: Kandy Daniel Interim Director or Finance Clifton Williams, CPPB Purchasing Manager Exhibit "A" (Bid Tabulation) 1 C O 0 0 EL 0 H i. 70, 'O 7) 77 7-1 70 4t 4t T • COCO COr_. c zzzzz M ,cr Td 0 2 J X o en F .C-i .. - V. -C 'O :0 .D ;O c0 Gi c al CO co m CO CC a $'j .. G U z z z z z N 0 w a en L. v) N 13:1 Li .o ,-1 '0'C b '� 'd -b 'b en>, "J a) ..1 C CO C] al C CO CO = `d a) j z z z z z z z a L 0 N g Pi E W Ts 00 [r u s. U -1 a � � cu " o eCIO e C•O 0•o •01 CO CO 03 U d •0 d L �i = V N 0 Z z z Z Z CN >4 .D F• &-. e e °ON rn - E L A w a v a 1 p2„ AO F oA; ; I L .`' O d O E>"., C e o U b 5 co >, q 0 -a -d -o -b b C7 U CO CO CO C) Ca m d, Ca 0 . E0 0 0 0 0 z ° N Z w o ao U ,". U a v 0) w yX c C . O, O O 0 � C 0 F OQ x >, y y E U y x C C E 0 A E = .O .O Q' .� 7 O G) 0 o V 0 0 at ao b b o o Q a O .,, Vl es) �l ..1 < X a. 1... 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Q 64 j � -'-- 1) i... le �.cn Z o o o .' -�- : O• E-, H cn a d '1 • z 0 a m a a ; e z 0 A E- .a .a .a E- II 3 0 \�� C It • q y O cg E .-. N M Tr h C U 0 y A Q a Exhibit "B" PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT (Napco Chemical) PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this the of , 2022, by and between an individual, firm partnership or corporation, Napco Chemical, of Spring, Texas, hereinafter called "Vendor", and the City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called the "Owner" or "City". WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments, terms, conditions and agreements set forth herein, Owner and Vendor agree as follows: 1 . The term of this Contract shall be for one (1) year, with an option to renew for one (1) additional year, from the date stated on the Notice to Proceed unless sooner terminated under the provision hereof. The City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding not being available in any budget cycle, with ten (10) days written notice. 2. The Vendor will provide both 50% Sodium Hydroxide as delineated and submitted in their bid on December 8, 2021. 3. During the term of this Contract, the Vendor will furnish all of the materials and supplies, as stated in the advertised bid specifications, described as: Water Treatment Chemicals 4. The Vendor agrees to deliver all materials on an as-needed basis during the term of this contract. in the amount of$780.00/ton for 50% Sodium Hydroxide as shown in the Bid schedule. 5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following: (A)Agreement (B) Specifications (C)General Information (D)Bid (E)Addendum (F) Notice to Proceed 6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in two (2) copies each of which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CONTRACTOR: Napco Chemical. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: City Secretary City Manager THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR RONALD BURTON DONALD FRANK,SR.,MAYOR PRO TEM City of CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: �j SHERRI BELLARD, INCTRMC ID HOLMES ort rth u CITY SECRETARY CAL JONES THOMAS KINLAW III Texas VAL TIZENO KENNETH MARKS CITY ATTORNEY CHARLOTTE MOSES NOVEMBER 23,2021 INVITATION TO BID WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Wednesday, December 8, 2021. (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, December 8,2021 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend. MARK ENVELOPE: P22-012 DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1)original and one (1) copy of your bid to: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY SECRETARY or CITY SECRETARY P.O. BOX 1089 444 4TH STREET, 4th Floor PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641 PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640 POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions concerning the Invitation to Bid or Scope of Work should be directed in tiiririnz too: City of Port Arthur, TX Clifton Williams, Purchasing Manager P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, TX 77641 clifton.williams(aportarthurtx.gov Purchasing Division/Finance Department I Purchasing Manager,Clifton Williams,CPPB P.O.Box 10891444 4th Street I Port Arthur,Texas 77641 1409.983.8160 I Fax 409.983.8291 Page 1 of 19 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 Purchasing Manager Page 2 of 19 INVITATION TO BID WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS (To be Completed ONLY IF YOU DO NOT BID.) FAILURE TO RESPOND TO BID SOLICITATIONS FOR TWO (2) BID PERIODS MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE VENDOR'S LIST. However, if you are removed you will be reinstated upon request. In the event you desire not to submit a bid, we would appreciate your response regarding the reason(s). Your assistance in completing and returning this form in an envelope marked with the enclosed bid would be appreciated. NO BID is submitted: this time only not this commodity/service only Yes No Does your company provide this product or services? Were the specifications clear? Were the specifications too restrictive? Does the City pay its bills on time? Do you desire to remain on the bid list for this product or service? Does your present work load permit additional work? Comments/Other Suggestions: Company Name: Person Completing Form: Telephone: Mailing Address: Email: City, State, Zip Code: Date: Page 3 of 19 THE BIDDER MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING. A. BID SHEET-PAGE 7 B. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT-PAGE 8 (MUST BE NOTARIZED) C. AFFIDAVIT-PAGE 9 (MUST BE NOTARIZED) D. CONFLICT OF INTEREST-(IF NO CONFLICT WRITE N/A OR NOT APPLICABLE ON LINE 1 AND SIGN AT THE BOTTOM.- PAGE 10 E. CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION -PAGE 12 F. HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION -PAGE 13 Page 4 of 19 SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT GENERAL INFORMATION All chemicals specified herein shall conform to Standard 60 of the American United Laboratory National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation/Underwriter's Laboratory (ANSI/NSF/UL). Conformance with this Standard must be certified by an agency recognized by the TCEQ. Each bidder shall provide such certification to the City, with their bid, along with a current Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS) for any chemicals supplied per these specifications. All bids are to be F.O.B. at the specified City delivery location in Port Arthur, Texas. The delivery points will include the Water Purification Plant at 1101 H.O. Mills Blvd., Main WWTP at 6300 Procter St. Ext., and the Port Acres WWTP at 2901 W. Hwy. 365, and will be specified on the order. The WWTP's will only receive shipments of liquid chlorine. The City of Port Arthur will not accept demurral charges or freight bills. Shippers shall notify the appropriate City personnel prior to unloading any of the above-mentioned items. Successful bidder, or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one (1)year, with the option to extend the contract for one (1) additional one year period. Shipments are to be made as needed. No price increases will be allowed for the first ninety (90) days during life of the contracts. The estimated quantities stated below are supplied as a basis for bidding purposes only. These quantities were estimated from past experience, and do not obligate the City to purchase these exact amounts All chemical prices shall be firm for 90 days. Thirty (30) days prior written notice must be submitted, along with market justification, for any price changes during the life of the contract. The vendor is required to submit a letter from their supplier to the City of Port Arthur showing any increase or decrease in price to the vendor by their supplier from the previous month. Officers of each company must sign this letter. If there is a price decrease to the vendor by their supplier the City will be given an equal decrease. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with fifteen(15)days prior written notice. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive informalities. The City reserves the right to award all items to one responsible bidder, or to award by item. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item No. 1 100% Liquid Chlorine-325 tons (estimated) in one-ton containers Shipments shall be made in lots of nine tons. Shipments are to be by truck and are to be unloaded and drums placed in position on City racks, by successful bidder. Liquid Chlorine shall conform to the latest revision of AWWA Standard B301. All ton cylinders shall be equipped with new or newly reconditioned valves meeting the Chlorine Institute standard for new valves. All newly reconditioned valves shall be reconditioned according to the Chlorine Institute's latest publication. It shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder to immediately remove any ton cylinder failing to meet any requirements of these specifications. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the Liquid Chlorine to be furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Page 5 of 19 Item No. 2 100% Liquid Chlorine-36,000 lbs. (estimated)in 150 lb. cylinders Same condition as above Item No. 3, except shipments shall be in 20 cylinder lots, and shall be unloaded by successful bidder. Item No.3 23-25% (available fluoride) Hydrofluosilicic Acid - 190,000 lbs. (estimated) Hydrofluorsilicic Acid shall be supplied by tank truck in 4,000 gallon loads, as ordered. Water Plant storage connections consist of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 17 feet. Hydrofluosilicic Acid shall conform to AWWA Standard B703-89 or latest revision. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit signed by an officer of the company acknowledging that the Hydrofluosilicic Acid furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No. 4 Phosphates - 135,000 lbs (estimated) Vendor shall furnish an estimated 135,000 pounds of a 50/50 ortho/polyphosphate blend, with 36-40% total phosphate. Each bidder shall provide, with their bid, certification that their product meets these requirements. Successful bidder must provide water quality analysis to monitor and verify performance of their product during the life of the contract as follows: l. Two (2) lead samples and two (2) copper samples may be required for the vendor to collect and analyze each month. Testing method must be one approved by the TCEQ and the EPA. This is to monitor the distribution system if any discrepancies arise. 2. This treatment system is currently in compliance and the successful bidder must keep the system in compliance or this contract will be terminated. Item No. 5 50% (by weight) Sodium Hydroxide— 145 dry tons(estimated) Solution should contain approximately 6.4 lbs. of dry sodium hydroxide per gallon. It should contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainer or flow control valve. Shipments shall be made in 4,000 to 4,500 gallon loads as ordered, by tank truck. Supplier shall be prepared to deliver under the following conditions. Water Plant storage connection consists of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 20 feet, and must be blown off with transporter's compressor. The sodium hydroxide to be supplied shall conform to the American Water Works Association Standard B501-75, or the latest revision of this standard. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the sodium hydroxide furnished, according to the City of Port Arthur's order, complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No. 6 25% (by weight) Sodium Hydroxide-72 dry tons (estimated) Same conditions as Item No.1, except solution should contain 3.2 lbs of dry Sodium Hydroxide per gallon. Page 6 of 19 Item No. 7 99.995% (by weight) Anhydrous Ammonia - 80,000 pounds(estimated) Ammonia shall be refrigeration (R) grade, and shall contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainers or flow regulating devices. The City has it's own 1,460 gallon tank. Successful bidder, or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one (1) year. Prices shall be firm for the life of the contract. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with (5) days prior written notice. The term of this contract will he one year with the option to renew for one additional vear. f'aLze7of19 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS BID SHEET BID FOR: Water Treatment Chemicals for Utility Operations BID DUE DATE: December 8,2021 ITEM# UOM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST 1 DRY TONS 50%SODIUM HYDROXIDE 2 DRY TONS 25% SODIUM HYDROXIDE $ / O/ 3 TONS LIQUID CHLORINE(TON CYL.) $ 4 LBS LIQUID CHLORINE(150LB CYL.) $ 5 LBS ANHYDROUS AMMOINIA $ 6 LBS HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID $ 7 LBS PHOSPHATE $ ' 80 Delivery will be made ...6---Days after Receipt of Order. 40,0 gi/ -/ �, 2 31� A/'COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS408 ,C5 NAT OF BIDDER P.O. BOX _ ;.2/%(ef g PRINT OR TYPE NAME CITY STATE ZIP /VA . /— TITLE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO ZWeegaid(WhIV/M/Ke9,09 EMAIL FAX NO. • Page 8 of 19 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. Title: c ! A-1 Company: Date: / _ SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me by the above named LOt \C.E 'D(Atkl on this the Lp day of OeLe,i(Y1'x,e , 200- - �-Ft - Gabrielle Nicole Notary Public in and for the �' My Commission E State of Texas r 09l0212024 y'�g.pf . ID No 13265429, My commission expires: 01\ - a 0 dui i Page 9 of 19 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: 1// 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. AlltI 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. y<% 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 beco4eo „‘ (71-/e--/(7(/GL4 L ap. /2`� r 2/ Firm Name Date orizeedd Signature Title , / ge/--/..4-- Name (please print) Telephone / ne a ( 47/i/r7C '-'I. �� Email F____, STATE: dg 5 COUNTY: SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named L a C t, "12-0(L— on this the Le day of Dec \W ,20a.I _ 4# N Gabrielle Nicole Huff doCA C L VtLA �(� My Commission Exp4res Notary Public 1 h,p 09'02/2024 1 oft`'. ID Ho 132654297 RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL Page 10 of 19 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 peered 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).Loral 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. .J Nam of vendor who has a si'n^ess relationship wi governmental entity. X INZ0 1 1(1e/it- . 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 dale on which you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.) ,J Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed. Name of Officer Al 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(aX2)(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 local 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 not received tram the local governmental entity? Yes No jj 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. li r-i 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(02)(B). excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1). LI / - '' _ign-- re of vendor doing business with the governmental entity Date Form provid•. .y Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics_state.tx.us Reiised 11:30.2015 Page 1 I of 19 House Bill 89 Verification I, d e o4q" (Person name), the undersigned represents 've (herea er referred to s "Representative") of (company or business name, hereafter referred to as "Business Entity"), being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, after being duly sworn by the undersigned notary, do hereby depose and affirm the following: 1 . That Representative is authorized to execute this verification on behalf of Business Entity; 2. That Business Entity does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of any contract that will be entered into between Business Entity and the City of Port Arthur; and 3- That Representative understands that the term "boycott Israel" is defined by Texas Government Code Section 2270.001 to mean refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes. GNATURE OF REPRESENTATIVE SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority. on this day of Dec9A- \'o* , 20 a1 . P`4 cs`:rime Nicole Huff . 1:; My Com^,ss:on Expo oZ 091021202- `- Z :r ID No 532654 ? NOf-( fy�l� 1h �l0� Notary Public Page 13 of 19 SB 252 CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION I /-44x.([° ,the undersigned an representative of 1 C4L 0� (Company or Business Name) being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 7252, Section 2252152 and Section 2952.153, certify that the company named above is not listed on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas concerning the listing of companies that are identified under Section 806.051, Section 807.051 or Section 2253.153. I further certify that should the above-named company enter into a contract that is on said listing of companies on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas which do business with Iran, Sudan or any Foreign Terrorist Organization, I will immediately notify the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Department. /AA!cam- U.Q C/ Name of Company Representative 'nt) ature of Company Representative /2—Z,—2/ Date Page 14 of 19 INFORMATION TO BIDDERS: 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 [TB, 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: Provide a completed copy of the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ). The Texas legislature recently enacted House Bill 914 which added Chapter 176 to the Texas Local Government Code. Chapter 176 mandates the public disclosure of certain information concerning persons doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur, including affiliations and business and financial relationships such persons may have with City of Port Arthur officers. The form can be can be located at the Texas Ethics Commission website: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/conflict_forms.htm By doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur including submitting a response to this RFP, you acknowledge that you have been notified of the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code and you are representing that you in compliance with them. Page 15 of 19 Any information provided by the City of Port Arthur is for information purposes only. If you have concerns about whether Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code applies to you or the manner in which you must comply,you should consult an attorney. ETHICS: Public employees must discharge their duties impartially so as to assure fair, competitive access to governmental procurement by responsible contractors. Moreover, they should conduct themselves in such a manner as to foster public confidence in the integrity of the City of Port Arthur's procurement organization. Any employee that makes purchases for the City is an agent of the City and is required to follow the City's Code of Ethics. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidder's responsibility. A prospective bidder must meet the following requirements: 1. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule. 2. Have a satisfactory record of performance. 3. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics. 4. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award. 5. Be engaged in a full time business and can assume liabilities for any performance or warranty service required. 6. The City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the City. 7. No payments shall be made to any person of public monies under any contract by the City with such person until such person has paid all obligations and debts owed to the City, or has made satisfactory arrangements to pay the same. ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to the 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.: Utility Operations, P.O. Box 1089, Port Arthur, Texas 77641. Page 16 of 19 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. 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. Page 17 of 19 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. SUB-CONTRACTS: The Contractor shall not execute an agreement with any sub-contractor or permit any sub-contractor to perform any work included in this Contract until he has received from the City of Port Arthur written approval of such agreement. INSURANCE: All insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the State of Texas, unless otherwise permitted by Owner. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, purchase, maintain and keep in force insurance that will protect against injury and/or damages which may arise out of or result from operations under this contract, whether the operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, of the following types and limits 1. Standard Worker's Compensation Insurance: Page 18 of 19 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. 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 19 of 19 Exhibit "C" PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT (Univar Solutions USA, Inc.) PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this the of , 2022, by and between an individual, firm partnership or corporation, Univar Solutions USA, Inc., of Dover, Florida, hereinafter called "Vendor", and the City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called the "Owner" or "City". WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments, terms, conditions and agreements set forth herein, Owner and Vendor agree as follows: 1. The term of this Contract shall be for one (1) year, with an option to renew for one (1) additional year, from the date stated on the Notice to Proceed unless sooner terminated under the provision hereof. The City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding not being available in any budget cycle, with ten (10) days written notice. 2. The Vendor will provide both 25% Sodium Hydroxide as delineated and submitted in their bid on December 8, 2021 . 3. During the term of this Contract, the Vendor will furnish all of the materials and supplies, as stated in the advertised bid specifications, described as: Water Treatment Chemicals 4. The Vendor agrees to deliver all materials on an as-needed basis during the term of this contract, in the amount of $1,000.00/ton for 25% Sodium Hydroxide, as shown in the Bid schedule. 5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following: (A)Agreement (B)Specifications (C)General Information (D)Bid (E)Addendum (F) Notice to Proceed 6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in two (2) copies each of which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CONTRACTOR: Univar Solutions USA, Inc. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: City Secretary City Manager fir. r• City of -CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS nrt r►hn ""-` ADDENDUM NO, ONE (I) tr/ r«x,. November 30,2021 BID FOR: WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS The following clarifications, amendments, deletions, additions, revision and/or modifications are made a part of the contract documents and change the original documents only in the manner and to the extent hereinafter stated and shall be incorporated in the contract documents. Provisions of this addendum shall take precedence over requirements of the original contract documents and all BIDDERS ARE REQUESTED TO ACKNOWLEDGE SAID PROVISIONS IN THE SUBMISSION OF THEIR BID. Addendum as follows 1. On page 7 the ammonia tank size has changed to 1,000 gal as we replaced it with a new one. 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. � Gtie d- Cl, n Williams,CPPB Purchasing Manager 4:7 Signature of roposer Date t I (,,nlyci,/, Aden' S ompany Vendor Name THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR DONALD FRANK,SR.,MAYOR PRO TF,M1I r x RONALD BURTON Cih of CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC INGRID HOLMES ZLJ7r!r !r n CITY SECRETARY CAL JONES �� THOMAS KINLAW III /ctrru -AL TIZENO KENNETH MARKS CHARLOTTE MOSES CITY ATTORNEY NOVEMBER 23,2021 INVITATION TO BID WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Wednesday, December 8, 2021. (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, December 8, 2021 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend. MARK ENVELOPE: P22-012 DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of your bid to: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY SECRETARY or CITY SECRETARY P.O. BOX 1089 444 4TH STREET. 4th Floor PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641 PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640 POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions concerning the Invitation to Bid or Scope of Work should be directed in writing to: City of Port Arthur, TX Clifton Williams, Purchasing Manager P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, TX 77641 cl ifton.wi ll iamsAportarthurtx.gov Purchasing Division/Finance Department 1 Purchasing Manager,Clifton Williams,CPPB P.O.Box 1G89 1444 41h Street I Port Arthur,Texas 77641 1409.983.8160 I Fax 409.983.8291 Page 1 of 19 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. 0) Clifton Williams, CPPB Purchasing Manager Page 2 of 19 INVITATION TO BID WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS (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 yourpresent work load permit additional work? Comments/Other SL:ggestions: Company Name: Person Completing Form: Telephone: Mailing Address: Email: City, State, Zip Code: Date: Page 3 of 19 THE BIDDER MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING. A. BID SHEET-PAGE 7 B. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT-PAGE 8(MUST BE NOTARIZED) C. AFFIDAVIT-PAGE 9 (MUST BE NOTARIZED) D. CONFLICT OF INTEREST-(IF NO CONFLICT WRITE N/A OR NOT APPLICABLE ON LINE I AND SIGN AT THE BOTTOM.- PAGE 10 E. CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION-PAGE 12 F. HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION -PAGE 13 Pan 4of19 SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT GENERAL INFORMATION All chemicals specified herein shall conform to Standard 60 of the American United Laboratory National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation/Underwriter's Laboratory (ANSI/NSF/UL). Conformance with this Standard must be certified by an agency recognized by the TCEQ. Each bidder shall provide such certification to the City. with their bid. along with a current Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS) for any chemicals supplied per these specifications. All bids are to be F.O.B. at the specified City delivery location in Port Arthur, Texas. The delivery points will include the Water Purification Plant at 1 101 H.O. Mills Blvd., Main WWTP at 6300 Procter St. Ext., and the Port Acres WWTP at 2901 W. Hwy. 365, and will be specified on the order. The WWTP's will only receive shipments of liquid chlorine. The City of Port Arthur will not accept demurral charges or freight bills. Shippers shall notify the appropriate City personnel prior to unloading any of the above-mentioned items. Successful bidder, or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one (1)year, with the option to extend the contract for one (1) additional one year period. Shipments are to be made as needed. No price increases will be allowed for the first ninety (90) days during life of the contracts. The estimated quantities stated below are supplied as a basis for bidding purposes only. These quantities were estimated from past experience, and do not obligate the City to purchase these exact amounts All chemical prices shall be firm for 90 days. Thirty (30) days prior written notice must be submitted, along witli market justification, for any price changes during the life of the contract. The vendor is required to submit a letter from their supplier to the City of Port Arthur showing any increase or decrease in price to the vendor by their supplier from the previous month. Officers of each company must sign this letter. If there is a price decrease to the vendor by their supplier the City will be Riven an equal decrease. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with fifteen (15) days prior written notice. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive informalities. The City reserves the right to award all items to one responsible bidder, or to award by item. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item No. 1 100% Liquid Chlorine- 325 tons (estimated) in one-ton containers Shipments shall be made in lots of nine tons. Shipments are to be by truck and are to be unloaded and drums placed in position on City racks, by successful bidder. Liquid Chlorine shall conform to the latest revision of AWWA Standard B301. All ton cylinders shall be equipped with new or newly reconditioned valves meeting the Chlorine Institute standard for new valves. All newly reconditioned valves shall be reconditioned according to the Chlorine Institute's latest publication. It shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder to immediately remove any ton cylinder failing to meet any requirements of these specifications. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the Liquid Chlorine to be furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Page 5 of 19 Item No. 2 100% Liquid Chlorine-36,000 lbs. (estimated) in 150 lb. cylinders Same condition as above Item No. 3. except shipments shall be in 20 cylinder lots, and shall be unloaded by successful bidder. Item No. 3 23-25% (available fluoride) Hydrofluosilicic Acid - 190,000 lbs. (estimated) Hydrofluorsilicic Acid shall be supplied by tank truck in 4,000 gallon loads, as ordered. Water Plant storage connections consist of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 17 feet. Hydrofluosilicic Acid shall conform to AWWA Standard B703-89 or latest revision. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit signed by an officer of the company acknowledging that the Hydrofluosilicic Acid furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No. 4 Phosphates - 135.000 lbs (estimated) Vendor shall furnish an estimated 135.000 pounds of a 50/50 ortho/polyphosphate blend, with 36-40% total phosphate. Each bidder shall provide, with their bid. certification that their product meets these requirements. Successful bidder must provide water quality analysis to monitor and verify performance of their product during the life of the contract as follows: 1. Two (2) lead samples and two (2) copper samples may be required for the vendor to collect and analyze each month. Testing method must be one approved by the TCEQ and the EPA. This is to monitor the distribution system if any discrepancies arise. 2. This treatment system is currently in compliance and the successful bidder must keep the system in compliance or this contract will be terminated. Item No. 5 50% (by weight)Sodium Hydroxide— 145 dry tons(estimated) Solution should contain approximately 6.4 lbs. of dry sodium hydroxide per gallon. It should contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainer or flow control valve. Shipments shall be made in 4,000 to 4,500 gallon loads as ordered. by tank truck. Supplier shall be prepared to deliver under the following conditions. Water Plant storage connection consists of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 20 feet. and must be blown off with transporter's compressor. The sodium hydroxide to be supplied shall conform to the American Water Works Association Standard B501-75. or the latest revision of this standard. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the sodium hydroxide furnished, according to the City of Port Arthur's order, complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No. 6 25% (by weight) Sodium Hydroxide- 72 dry tons (estimated) Same conditions as Item No.1. except solution should contain 3.2 lbs of dry Sodium Hydroxide per gallon. Page 6 of 19 Item No. 7 99.995% (by weight)Anhydrous Ammonia - 80,000 pounds (estimated) Ammonia shall be refrigeration (R) grade. and shall contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainers or flow regulating devices. The City has it's own 1.460 gallon tank. Successful bidder. or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one (1) year. Prices shall be firm for the life of the contract. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with (5) days prior written notice. The term of this contract will he one year with the option to renew for one additional year. Page 7 of 19 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS BID SHEET BID FOR: Water Treatment Chemicals for Utility Operations BID DUE DATE: December 8, 2021 ITEM# UOM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST 1 DRY TONS 50% SODIUM HYDROXIDE $ 880.00/dry ton 2 DRY TONS 25% SODIUM HYDROXIDE $ 1.000.00/dry ton 3 TONS LIQUID CHLORINE (TON CYL.) $ No Bid 4 LBS LIQUID CHLORINE (150LB CYL.) $ No Bid 5 LBS ANHYDROUS AMMOINIA $ No Bid 6 LBS HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID $550.00/wet ton 23% basis 7 LBS PHOSPHATE S No Bid Delivery will be made 5 Days after Receipt of Order. Business days from order placement Univar Solutions USA Inc. 12720 E US Hwy 92, trl: 427 COMPANY NAM { STREET ADDRESS SIGNATUR F BIDDE P.O. BOX Roise Holiday Dover FL 33527 PRINT OR TYPE NAME CITY STATE ZIP Municipal Specialist 206 653-5075 TITLE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO muniteam-westO.univarsolutions.com -0- EMAIL FAX NO. Page 8of19 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: /AN , / , ').___.:: Printed Name: `' Roise Holiday Title: Municipal Specialist Company. Univar Solutions USA Inc. Date: 11/30/2021 SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me by the above named Roise Holiday on this the 30th day of November 20 21 otary Pubii/and for the (-/- State of-cxo3 .-�'/7i o My commission expires: "~-/ '- &Lt7 4 `` tiiiiiii,, `�,0c\GGLE, ,vpT,ii %iJo`Niy OF80,, y9�i:i •j „Si, .Erv'XP 8" \O �� s°,'��;0`y 0,``N� Page 9 cif 19 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: V I hereby certify that I do not have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur. 1 further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to pay said debts prior to execution of this agreement. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to enter into an agreement for the payment of said debts. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. Univar Solutions USA Inc. 11/3012021 Firm me Date at." / Municipal Specialist Authorized Signature J Title Roise Holiday 206-653-5075 Name (please print) Telephone muniteam-west@univarsolutions.com Email • STATE: (C Lo' COUNTY:yg �,' SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named Roise Holiday _ on this the 30th --- day of. November _ 20 21 )26z.e. , • Notary Pub ' 14 \4P\GGLF, N° i,,` ' RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL ��`,�\\kjY OF e�T. g9�'' Page 10 of 19 ',0/1 tr►Ot1oto�```• CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ For vendor doing business with local governmental entity This questionnaire reflects ch?nges 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. J Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity. Univar Solutions USA Inc. ?1 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.) Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed. City of Port Arthur Name of Officer J 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 CIQ as necessary. A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income. other than Investment income, from the vendor? EjYes ElNo 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 local governmental entity? nYes n 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. n/a f l Check this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts l as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1). J 11/30/2021 gnature o v dor doi g business th emmentai entity Date Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015 Page 11 of 19 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:Iiwww,statutes.legis.state.tx.us/ Docs/LG/htm/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)(2)(A)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) A vendor 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 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 Pane 12 of 19 House Bill 89 Verification I, Roise Holiday (Person name), the undersigned representative (hereafter referred to as '`Representative") of Univar Solutions USA Inc. (company or business name, hereafter referred to as "Business Entity"), being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, after being duly sworn by the undersigned notary, do hereby depose and affirm the following: 1. That Representative is authorized to execute this verification on behalf of Business Entity; 2. That Business Entity does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of any contract that will be entered into between Business Entity and the City of Port Arthur; and 3. That Representative understands that the term `boycott Israel" is defined by Texas Government Code Section 2270.001 to mean refusing to deal with, terminating ` business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with israel. or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes. S GNATURE F REPRESENtATIVE SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this 30th day of November . 20 21 \_Iwittittl,,' , `�" ,\GGLE, No!,,, de_Le. ``�y o�l'i OF 80)•/C9,9'ice d Notary Public 'ey _ _ '"""",. =_1 ti p osi S 'N.EXP. e\o 4.` i'fi"I P& OF O```‘� iitltt1110 Page 13 of 19 SB 252 CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION Roise Holiday the undersigned an representative of Univar Solutions USA Inc. (Company or Business Name) being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2252, Section 2252.152 and Section 2252.153, certify that the company named above is not listed on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas concerning the listing of companies that are identified under Section 806.051, Section 807.051 or Section 2253.153. I further certify that should the above-named company enter into a contract that is on said listing of companies on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas which do business with Iran, Sudan or any Foreign Terrorist Organization, I will immediately notify the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Department. Roise Holiday Name of Company Representative (Print) \. Signature of ompany Re ntative 11/30/2021 Date Page 14 of 19 INFORMATION TO BIDDERS: 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: Provide a completed copy of the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ). The Texas legislature recently enacted House Bill 914 which added Chapter 176 to the Texas Local Government Code. Chapter 176 mandates the public disclosure of certain information concerning persons doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur, including affiliations and business and financial relationships such persons may have with City of Port Arthur officers. The form can be can be located at the Texas Ethics Commission website: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/conflict forms.htm By doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur including submitting a response to this RFP, you acknowledge that you have been notified of the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code and you are representing that you in compliance with them. Page 15 of 19 Any information provided by the City of Port Arthur is for information purposes only. If you have concerns about whether Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code applies to you or the manner in which you must comply,you should consult an attorney. ETHICS: Public employees must discharge their duties impartially so as to assure fair, competitive access to governmental procurement by responsible contractors. Moreover, they should conduct themselves in such a manner as to foster public confidence in the integrity of the City of Port Arthur's procurement organization. Any employee that makes purchases for the City is an agent of the City and is required to follow the City's Code of Ethics. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidder's responsibility. A prospective bidder must meet the following requirements: 1. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule. 2. Have a satisfactory record of performance. 3. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics. 4. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award. 5. Be engaged in a full time business and can assume liabilities for any performance or warranty service required. 6. The City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the City. 7. No payments shall be made to any person of public monies under any contract by the City with such person until such person has paid all obligations and debts owed to the City. or has made satisfactory arrangements to pay the same. ADDENDA: Any interpretations. corrections or changes to the 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.: Utility Operations, P.O. Box 1089, Port Arthur. Texas 77641. Page 16 of 19 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. 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. Page 17 of 19 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. SUB-CONTRACTS: The Contractor shall not execute an agreement with any sub-contractor or permit any sub-contractor to perform any work included in this Contract until he has received from the City of Port Arthur written approval of such agreement. INSURANCE: All insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the State of Texas, unless otherwise permitted by Owner. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, purchase, maintain and keep in force insurance that will protect against injury and/or damages which may arise out of or result from operations under thi3 contract, whether the operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly of 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: Page 18 of 19 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 bodil\ 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. 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 19 of 19 Exhibit "D" PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT (DXI Industries, Inc.) PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this the of , 2022, by and between an individual, firm partnership or corporation, DXI Industries, Inc., of Houston, Texas, hereinafter called "Vendor", and the City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called the "Owner" or "City". WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments, terms, conditions and agreements set forth herein, Owner and Vendor agree as follows: 1 . The term of this Contract shall be for one (1) year, with an option to renew for one (1) additional year, from the date stated on the Notice to Proceed unless sooner terminated under the provision hereof. The City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding not being available in any budget cycle with ten (10) days written notice. 2. The Vendor will provide 1 ton Liquid Chlorine Cylinders and 150 lbs. Chlorine Tablets, as delineated and submitted in their bid on December 8, 2021. 3. During the term of this Contract, the Vendor will furnish all of the materials and supplies, as stated in the advertised bid specifications, described as: Water Treatment Chemicals 4. The Vendor agrees to deliver all materials on an as-needed basis during the term of this contract, in a not-to-exceed maximum amount of $1,776/ton) for 1 ton Chlorine Cylinders $1.2733/Ib) for 150 lb Chlorine Cylinders as shown in the Bid schedule. 5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following: (A)Agreement (B) Specifications (C)General Information (D)Bid (E)Addendum (F) Notice to Proceed 6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in two (2) copies each of which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CONTRACTOR: DXI Industries, Inc. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: City Secretary City Manager ;,,.of -CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS orf rrhur'r~ ADDENDUM NO. ONE (1) Teuis November 30, 2021 BID FOR: WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS The following clarifications, amendments, deletions, additions, revision and/or modifications are made a part of the contract documents and change the original documents only in the manner and to the extent hereinafter stated and shall be incorporated in the contract documents. Provisions of this addendum shall take precedence over requirements of the original contract documents and all BIDDERS ARE REQUESTED TO ACKNOWLEDGE SAID PROVISIONS IN THE SUBMISSION OF THEIR BID. Addendum as follows 1. On page 7 the ammonia tank size has changed to 1,000 gal as we replaced it with a new one. 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. CIA Williams. CPPB Purchasing Manager November 30, 2021 ignature of Pro ser Date DXI Industries, Inc. Company Vendor Name • ,THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR RONALD BURTON DONALD FRANK,SR.,MAYOR PRO TEM City of CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: � . SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC T� INGRID HOLMES u r t r i It tt r CITY SECRETARY CAL JONES THOMAS KINLAW III I`..U'� VAL TIZENO KENNETH MARKS CITY ATTORNEY CHARLOTTE MOSES NOVEMBER 23, 2021 INVITATION TO BID WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Wednesday, December 8, 2021. (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, December 8, 2021 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend. MARK ENVELOPE: P22-012 DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of your bid to: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY SECRETARY or CITY SECRETARY P.O. BOX 1089 444 4TH STREET,4th Floor PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641 PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640 POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions concerning the Invitation to Bid or Scope of Work should be directed in writing to: City of Port Arthur, TX Clifton Williams, Purchasing Manager P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur,TX 77641 clifton.williams@portarthurtx.gov Purchasing Division/Finance Department I Purchasing Manager,Clifton Williams,CPPB P.O.Box 10891444 4th Street I Port Arthur,Texas 77641 1409.983.8160 I Fax 409.983.8291 Page 1 of 19 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 Purchasing Manager Page 2 of 19 INVITATION TO BID WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS (To be Completed ONLY IF YOU DO NOT BID.) FAILURE TO RESPOND TO BID SOLICITATIONS FOR TWO (2) BID PERIODS MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE VENDOR'S LIST. However, if you are removed you will be reinstated upon request. In the event you desire not to submit a bid, we would appreciate your response regarding the reason(s). Your assistance in completing and returning this form in an envelope marked with the enclosed bid would be appreciated. NO BID is submitted: this time only not this commodity/service only Yes No Does your company provide this product or services? Were the specifications clear? Were the specifications too restrictive? Does the City pay its bills on time? Do you desire to remain on the bid list for this product or service? Does your present work load permit additional work? Comments/Other Suggestions: Company Name: Person Completing Form: Telephone: Mailing Address: Email: City, State, Zip Code: Date: Page 3 of 19 THE BIDDER MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING. A. BID SHEET—PAGE 7 B. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT—PAGE 8 (MUST BE NOTARIZED) C. AFFIDAVIT—PAGE 9 (MUST BE NOTARIZED) D. CONFLICT OF INTEREST—(IF NO CONFLICT WRITE N/A OR NOT APPLICABLE ON LINE 1 AND SIGN AT THE BOTTOM.- PAGE 10 E. CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION—PAGE 12 F. HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION—PAGE 13 Page 4 of 19 SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT GENERAL INFORMATION All chemicals specified herein shall conform to Standard 60 of the American United Laboratory National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation/Underwriter's Laboratory (ANSI/NSF/UL). Conformance with this Standard must be certified by an agency recognized by the TCEQ. Each bidder shall provide such certification to the City, with their bid, along with a current Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS) for any chemicals supplied per these specifications. All bids are to be F.O.B. at the specified City delivery location in Port Arthur, Texas. The delivery points will include the Water Purification Plant at 1101 H.O. Mills Blvd., Main WWTP at 6300 Procter St. Ext., and the Port Acres WWTP at 2901 W. Hwy. 365, and will be specified on the order. The WWTP's will only receive shipments of liquid chlorine. The City of Port Arthur will not accept demurral charges or freight bills. Shippers shall notify the appropriate City personnel prior to unloading any of the above-mentioned items. Successful bidder, or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one(1) year, with the option to extend the contract for one (1) additional one year period. Shipments are to be made as needed. No price increases will be allowed for the first ninety (90) days durinr life of the contracts. The estimated quantities stated below are supplied as a basis for bidding purposes only. These quantities were estimated from past experience, and do not obligate the City to purchase these exact amounts All chemical prices shall be firm for 90 days. Thirty (30) days prior written notice must be submitted, along with market justification, for my price changes during the life of the contract. The vendor is required to submit a letter from their supplier to the City of Port Arthur showing any increase or decrease in price to the vendor by their supplier from the previous month. Officers of each company must sign this letter. If there is a price decrease to the vendor by their supplier the City will be riven an equal decrease. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with fifteen (15) days prior written notice. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive informalities. The City reserves the right to award all items to one responsible bidder, or to award by item. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item No. 1 100% Liquid Chlorine-325 tons (estimated) in one-ton containers Shipments shall be made in lots of nine tons. Shipments are to be by truck and are to be unloaded and drums placed in position on City racks, by successful bidder. Liquid Chlorine shall conform to the latest revision of AWWA Standard B301. All ton cylinders shall be equipped with new or newly reconditioned valves meeting the Chlorine Institute standard for new valves. All newly reconditioned valves shall be reconditioned according to the Chlorine Institute's latest publication. It shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder to immediately remove any ton cylinder failing to meet any requirements of these specifications. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the Liquid Chlorine to be furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Page 5 of 19 Item No. 2 100% Liquid Chlorine-36,000 lbs. (estimated) in 150 lb. cylinders Same condition as above Item No. 3, except shipments shall be in 20 cylinder lots, and shall be unloaded by successful bidder. Item No. 3 23-25% (available fluoride) Hydrofluosilicic Acid - 190,000 lbs. (estimated) Hydrofluorsilicic Acid shall be supplied by tank truck in 4,000 gallon loads, as ordered. Water Plant storage connections consist of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 17 feet. Hydrofluosilicic Acid shall conform to AWWA Standard B703-89 or latest revision. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit signed by an officer of the company acknowledging that the Hydrofluosilicic Acid furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No.4 Phosphates- 135,000 lbs (estimated) Vendor shall furnish an estimated 135,000 pounds of a 50/50 ortho/polyphosphate blend, with 36-40% total phosphate. Each bidder shall provide, with their bid, certification that their product meets these requirements. Successful bidder must provide water quality analysis to monitor and verify performance of their product during the life of the contract as follows: 1. Two (2) lead samples and two (2) copper samples may be required for the vendor to collect and analyze each month. Testing method must be one approved by the TCEQ and the EPA. This is to monitor the distribution system if any discrepancies arise. 2. This treatment system is currently in compliance and the successful bidder must keep the system in compliance or this contract will be terminated. Item No. 5 50% (by weight) Sodium Hydroxide—145 dry tons (estimated) Solution should contain approximately 6.4 lbs. of dry sodium hydroxide per gallon. It should contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainer or flow control valve. Shipments shall be made in 4,000 to 4,500 gallon loads as ordered, by tank truck. Supplier shall be prepared to deliver under the following conditions. Water Plant storage connection consists of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 20 feet, and must be blown off with transporter's compressor. The sodium hydroxide to be supplied shall conform to the American Water Works Association Standard B501-75, or the latest revision of this standard. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the sodium hydroxide furnished, according to the City of Port Arthur's order, complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No. 6 25% (by weight) Sodium Hydroxide-72 dry tons (estimated) Same conditions as Item No.1, except solution should contain 3.2 lbs of dry Sodium Hydroxide per gallon. Page 6 of 19 Item No. 7 99.995% (by weight)Anhydrous Ammonia -80,000 pounds (estimated) Ammonia shall be refrigeration (R) grade, and shall contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainers or flow regulating devices. The City has it's own 1,460 gallon tank. Successful bidder, or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one (1)year. Prices shall be firm for the life of the contract. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with (5)days prior written notice. The term of this contract will be one year with the option to renew for one additional year. Page 7 of 19 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS BID SHEET BID FOR: Water Treatment Chemicals for Utility Operations BID DUE DATE: December 8, 2021 ITEM# UOM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST 1 DRY TONS 50% SODIUM HYDROXIDE $ 950.00/ DST 2 DRY TONS 25% SODIUM HYDROXIDE $ 1025.00 DST 3 TONS LIQUID CHLORINE (TON CYL.) S thESS 1 -4-6 14-o'\ 4 LBS LIQUID CHLORINE (150LB CYL.) $ 1.2733 N/A 5 LBS ANHYDROUS AMMOINIA $ 6 LBS HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID $ N/A 7 LBS PHOSPHATE $ N/A Delivery will be made 3 Days after Receipt of Order. DXI Industries,Inc. 1919 Jacintoport Blvd/ COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS 24600 SI ATU OF BID P.O.BOX Joseph E Johnston Houston TX 77229 PRINT OR TYPE NAME CITY STATE ZIP Territory Manager (218) 457-4828 TITLE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO johnston@dxgroup.com (281)457 4807 EMAIL FAX NO. Page 8 of 19 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: R. C. Karm Title: President Company: DXI Industries, Inc. Date: 12/01/2021 SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me by the above named R. C. Karm on this the 1st day of December , 20 21 . 2aJey,6 "art6 Notary Publ. in and for the State of Te s My commission expires: 02/06/2023 \��pyp���, BEVERL S BATES ..?,:pi!. . :Notary Public,EY State. of Texas ?'9':*rQi Comm. Expires 02-06-2023 '',4, � Notary ID 12446160-0 Page 9 of 19 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: XX I hereby certify that I do not have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to pay said debts prior to execution of this agreement. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to enter into an agreement for the payment of said debts. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. DXI Industries, Inc. 12/01/2021 Firm Name Date President Authorized Signature Title R. C. Karm 713-863-1947 Name(please print) Telephone rkarm@dxgroup.com Email STATE: Texas COUNTY: Harris SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named R. C. Karm on this the 1st day of December , 2021 . hz Notary Pu RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL iJtAn:,fiaio� BEVERLEY S. BATES ::°� ; :Notary Public,State of Texas Page 10 of 19 Comm.Expires 02-06-2023 'o.,;;,.. Notary ID 12446160-0 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. ,J Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity. DXI Industries, Inc. 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.) J Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed. None Name of Officer Al 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 CIQ as necessary. A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from the vendor? Yes n 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 local governmental entity? nYes n 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. Ti 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). R C.Karm,President DXI Industries,Inc. 12 01/2021 ignature o ven or ing business with e governmental entity Date Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015 Page 11 of 19 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/LG.176.htm.For easy reference,below are some of the sections cited on this form. Local Government Code§176.001(1-al:"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)(2)(A)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) A vendor 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 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 12 of 19 House Bill 89 Verification I, R. C. Karm (Person name), the undersigned representative (hereafter referred to as "Representative") of DXI Industries, Inc. (company or business name, hereafter referred to as "Business Entity"), being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, after being duly sworn by the undersigned notary, do hereby depose and affirm the following: 1. That Representative is authorized to execute this verification on behalf of Business Entity; 2. That Business Entity does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of any contract that will be entered into between Business Entity and the City of Port Arthur; and 3. That Representative understands that the term "boycott Israel" is defined by Texas Government Code Section 2270.001 to mean refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes. SIGNATURE OF REPRESENTATIVE SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this 1st day of December , 20 21 ./ . /50h-J Notary Public °um', BEVERLEY S. BATES NipAr•PL9 r?;' ��=Notary Public, State of Texas ': .•P Comm. Expires 02-06-2023 i9jp OF�.`� ,,,rr���,.� Notary ID 12446160-0 Page 13 of 19 SB 252 CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION I, R. C. Karm , the undersigned an representative of DXI Industries, Inc. (Company or Business Name) being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2252, Section 2252.152 and Section 2252.153, certify that the company named above is not listed on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas concerning the listing of companies that are identified under Section 806.051, Section 807.051 or Section 2253.153. I further certify that should the above-named company enter into a contract that is on said listing of companies on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas which do business with Iran, Sudan or any Foreign Terrorist Organization, I will immediately notify the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Department. R. C. Karm, President, DXI Industries, Inc. Name of Company Representative(Print) Signature of Company Representative 12/01/2021 Date Page 14 of 19 INFORMATION TO BIDDERS: 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: Provide a completed copy of the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ). The Texas legislature recently enacted House Bill 914 which added Chapter 176 to the Texas Local Government Code. Chapter 176 mandates the public disclosure of certain information concerning persons doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur, including affiliations and business and financial relationships such persons may have with City of Port Arthur officers. The form can be can be located at the Texas Ethics Commission website: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/conflict forms.htm By doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur including submitting a response to this RFP, you acknowledge that you have been notified of the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code and you are representing that you in compliance with them. Page 15 of 19 Any information provided by the City of Port Arthur is for information purposes only. If you have concerns about whether Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code applies to you or the manner in which you must comply,you should consult an attorney. ETHICS: Public employees must discharge their duties impartially so as to assure fair, competitive access to governmental procurement by responsible contractors. Moreover, they should conduct themselves in such a manner as to foster public confidence in the integrity of the City of Port Arthur's procurement organization. Any employee that makes purchases for the City is an agent of the City and is required to follow the City's Code of Ethics. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidder's responsibility. A prospective bidder must meet the following requirements: 1. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule. 2. Have a satisfactory record of performance. 3. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics. 4. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award. 5. Be engaged in a full time business and can assume liabilities for any performance or warranty service required. 6. The City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the City. 7. No payments shall be made to any person of public monies under any contract by the City with such person until such person has paid all obligations and debts owed to the City, or has made satisfactory arrangements to pay the same. ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to the 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.: Utility Operations,P.O. Box 1089, Port Arthur,Texas 77641. Page 16 of 19 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. 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. Page 17 of 19 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 fmal acceptance by the City. SUB-CONTRACTS: The Contractor shall not execute an agreement with any sub-contractor or permit any sub-contractor to perform any work included in this Contract until he has received from the City of Port Arthur written approval of such agreement. INSURANCE: All insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the State of Texas, unless otherwise permitted by Owner. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, purchase, maintain and keep in force insurance that will protect against injury and/or damages which may arise out of or result from operations under this contract, whether the operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, of the following types and limits 1. Standard Worker's Compensation Insurance: Page 18 of 19 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. 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 19 of 19 Exhibit "E" PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT (Airgas Specialty Products, Inc.) PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this the of , 2022, by and between an individual, firm partnership or corporation, Airgas Specialty Products, Inc., of Southampton, Pennsylvania, hereinafter called "Vendor", and the City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called the "Owner" or "City". WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments, terms, conditions and agreements set forth herein, Owner and Vendor agree as follows: 1 . The term of this Contract shall be for one (1) year, with an option to renew for one (1) additional year, from the date stated on the Notice to Proceed unless sooner terminated under the provision hereof. The City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding not being available in any budget cycle with ten (10) days written notice. 2. The Vendor will be the primary provider of Anhydrous Ammonia, as delineated and submitted in their bid on December 8, 2021 . 3. During the term of this Contract, the Vendor will furnish all of the materials and supplies, as stated in the advertised bid specifications, described as: Water Treatment Chemicals 4. The Vendor agrees to deliver all materials on an as-needed basis during the term of this contract, in the amount of $0.92/Ibs for Anhydrous Ammonia as shown in the Bid schedule. 5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following: (A)Agreement (B) Specifications (C)General Information (D)Bid (E)Addendum (F) Notice to Proceed 6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in two (2) copies each of which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CONTRACTOR: Airgas Specialty Products, Inc. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: City Secretary City Manager DocuSign Envelope ID.54ADCA9B-546C-4D00-A3AS-7 568C0779 -CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS ADDENDUM NO. ONE (1) November 30,2021 BID FOR: WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS The following clarifications, amendments, deletions, additions, revision and/or modifications are made a part of the contract documents and change the original documents only in the manner and to the extent hereinafter stated and shall be incorporated in the contract documents. Provisions of this addendum shall take precedence over requirements of the original contract documents and all BIDDERS ARE REQUESTED TO ACKNOWLEDGE SAID PROVISIONS IN THE SUBMISSION OF THEIR BID. Addendum as follows 1. On page 7 the ammonia tank size has changed to 1,000 gal as we replaced it with a new one. 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. (i AH. A- Clif(Sn Williams, CPPB Purchasing Manager t , (49 12/3/2021 Signature of Proposer Date Airgas Specialty Products, Inc. Company Vendor Name THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR ` 6� RONALD BURTON DONALD FRANK,SR.,MAYOR PRO TEM City of _; CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC INGRID HOLMES V?T't r t h u r CITY SECRETARY CAL JONES THOMAS KINLAW III Texas VAL TIZENO KENNETH MARKS CITY ATTORNEY CHARLOTTE MOSES NOVEMBER 23,2021 INVITATION TO BID WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Wednesday, December 8, 2021. (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, December 8, 2021 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend. MARK ENVELOPE: P22-012 DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1)original and one (1) copy of your bid to: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY SECRETARY or CITY SECRETARY P.O. BOX 1089 444 4TH STREET,4th Floor PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641 PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640 POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions concerning the Invitation to Bid or Scope of Work should be directed in ►rr•itiir " to- City of Port Arthur, TX Clifton Williams, Purchasing Manager P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, TX 77641 clifton.williams@,portarthurtx.gov Purchasing Division/Finance Department I Purchasing Manager,Clifton Williams,CPPB P.O.Box 1089 1 444 4th Street I Port Arthur,Texas 77641 1409.983.8160 I Fax 409.983.8291 Page 1 of 19 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. C.6, c} Eca-x-d- Clifton Williams, CPPB Purchasing Manager Page 2 of 19 INVITATION TO BID WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS (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: Paze 3 of 19 THE BIDDER MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING. A. BID SHEET-PAGE 7 B. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT-PAGE 8 (MUST BE NOTARIZED) C. AFFIDAVIT-PAGE 9 (MUST BE NOTARIZED) D. CONFLICT OF INTEREST-(IF NO CONFLICT WRITE N/A OR NOT APPLICABLE ON LINE I AND SIGN AT THE BOTTOM.-PAGE 10 E. CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION-PAGE 12 F. HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION-PAGE 13 Page 4 of 19 SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT GENERAL INFORMATION All chemicals specified herein shall conform to Standard 60 of the American United Laboratory National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation/Underwriter's Laboratory (ANSI/NSF/UL). Conformance with this Standard must be certified by an agency recognized by the TCEQ. Each bidder shall provide such certification to the City, with their bid, along with a current Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS) for any chemicals supplied per these specifications. All bids are to be F.O.B. at the specified City delivery location in Port Arthur, Texas. The delivery points will include the Water Purification Plant at 1101 H.O. Mills Blvd., Main WWTP at 6300 Procter St. Ext., and the Port Acres WWTP at 2901 W. Hwy. 365, and will be specified on the order. The WWTP's will only receive shipments of liquid chlorine. The City of Port Arthur will not accept demurral charges or freight bills. Shippers shall notify the appropriate City personnel prior to unloading any of the above-mentioned items. Successful bidder, or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one (1) year, with the option to extend the contract for one (1) additional one year period. Shipments are to be made as needed. No price increases will be allowed for the first ninety (90) days during life of the contracts. The estimated quantities stated below are supplied as a basis for bidding purposes only. These quantities were estimated from past experience, and do not obligate the City to purchase these exact amounts All chemical prices shall be firm for 90 days. Thirty (30) days prior written notice must be submitted, along with market justification, for any price changes during the life of the contract. The vendor is required to submit a letter from their supplier to the City of Port Arthur showing any increase or decrease in price to the vendor by their supplier from the previous month. Officers of each company must sign this letter. If there is a price decrease to the vendor by their supplier the City will be given an equal decrease. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with fifteen(15) days prior written notice. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive informalities. The City reserves the right to award all items to one responsible bidder, or to award by item. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item No. 1 100% Liquid Chlorine-325 tons (estimated) in one-ton containers Shipments shall be made in lots of nine tons. Shipments are to be by truck and are to be unloaded and drums placed in position on City racks, by successful bidder. Liquid Chlorine shall conform to the latest revision of AWWA Standard B301. All ton cylinders shall be equipped with new or newly reconditioned valves meeting the Chlorine Institute standard for new valves. All newly reconditioned valves shall be reconditioned according to the Chlorine Institute's latest publication. It shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder to immediately remove any ton cylinder failing to meet any requirements of these specifications. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the Liquid Chlorine to be furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Page 5 of 19 Item No. 2 100% Liquid Chlorine-36,000 lbs. (estimated) in 150 lb. cylinders Same condition as above Item No. 3, except shipments shall be in 20 cylinder lots, and shall be unloaded by successful bidder. Item No.3 23-25% (available fluoride) Hydrofluosilicic Acid - 190,000 lbs. (estimated) Hydrofluorsilicic Acid shall be supplied by tank truck in 4,000 gallon loads, as ordered. Water Plant storage connections consist of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 17 feet. Hydrofluosilicic Acid shall conform to AWWA Standard B703-89 or latest revision. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit signed by an officer of the company acknowledging that the Hydrofluosilicic Acid furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No. 4 Phosphates - 135,000 lbs (estimated) Vendor shall furnish an estimated 135,000 pounds of a 50/50 ortho/polyphosphate blend, with 36-40% total phosphate. Each bidder shall provide, with their bid, certification that their product meets these requirements. Successful bidder must provide water quality analysis to monitor and verify performance of their product during the life of the contract as follows: 1. Two (2) lead samples and two (2) copper samples may be required for the vendor to collect and analyze each month. Testing method must be one approved by the TCEQ and the EPA. This is to monitor the distribution system if any discrepancies arise. 2. This treatment system is currently in compliance and the successful bidder must keep the system in compliance or this contract will be terminated. Item No. 5 50% (by weight) Sodium Hydroxide—145 dry tons (estimated) Solution should contain approximately 6.4 lbs. of dry sodium hydroxide per gallon. It should contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainer or flow control valve. Shipments shall be made in 4,000 to 4,500 gallon loads as ordered, by tank truck. Supplier shall be prepared to deliver under the following conditions. Water Plant storage connection consists of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 20 feet, and must be blown off with transporter's compressor. The sodium hydroxide to be supplied shall conform to the American Water Works Association Standard B501-75, or the latest revision of this standard. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the sodium hydroxide furnished, according to the City of Port Arthur's order, complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No. 6 25% (by weight) Sodium Hydroxide-72 dry tons (estimated) Same conditions as Item No.1, except solution should contain 3.2 lbs of dry Sodium Hydroxide per gallon. Page 6 of 19 Item No. 7 99.995% (by weight) Anhydrous Ammonia - 80,000 pounds (estimated) Ammonia shall be refrigeration (R) grade, and shall contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainers or flow regulating devices. The City has it's own 1,460 gallon tank. Successful bidder, or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one (1)year. Prices shall be firm for the life of the contract. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with(5) days prior written notice. The term of this contract will he one year with the option to renew for one additional year. Page 7 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID:3380B22E-5BB0-4161-A318-D7253800DC63 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR. TEXAS BID SHEET BID FOR: Water Treatment Chemicals for Utility Operations BID DUE DATE: December 8, 2021 ITEM# UOM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST 1 DRY TONS 50% SODIUM HYDROXIDE $ No Bid 2 DRY TONS 25% SODIUM HYDROXIDE $ No Bid 3 TONS LIQUID CHLORINE(TON CYL.) $ No Bid 4 LBS LIQUID CHLORINE(150LB CYL.) $ No Bid 5 LBS ANHYDROUS AMMOINIA $ 0.92 6 LBS HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID $ No Bid 7 LBS PHOSPHATE $ No Bid Delivery will be made 2-3 Days after Receipt of Order. Airgas Specialty Products, Inc. 2530 Sever Road. Suite 300 COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS FV'aln jc 1/utYicU4 SIGNATURE OF BIDDER P.O. BOX Frank Burkus Lawrenceville, GA 30043 PRINT OR TYPE NAME CITY STATE ZIP Vice President of Sales 470 701 0446 TITLE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO Michele.Coley@Airgas.com (Manager of Contracts 866-689-3382 EMAIL FAX NO. Page 8 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID:3380822E-5BB0-4161-A318-D7253B00DC63 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: Frank Burkus Title: Vice President of Sales Company: Airgas Specialty Products, Inc. Date: SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me by the above named Frank Burkus on this the 2nd day of December , 20 21 SLUA,I,rS p l SAN�'4i 068"4.,;N% Notary Public in and for the „oTAtt . = State of Tcxs Georgia s..t °k.8i. ' jr cc 1;34.I,,,IF3 gyp • (`, My commission expires: June 3, 2023 2193.1N111511 / V VU1V 1.0% Page 9 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID 3380B22E-5BB0-4161-A318-07253800DC63 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: V I hereby certify that I do not have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to pay said debts prior to execution of this agreement. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to enter into an agreement for the payment of said debts. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. Airgas Specialty Products, Inc. 12/2/2021 Firm Name Date 'r US VP Sales Authorized Signature Title Frank Burkus 470-701-0446 Name(please print) Telephone Michele.Coley©Airgas.com (Manager of Contracts) Email STATE: Georgia COUNTY: Gwinnett SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named Frank Burkus on this the 2nd day of December , 20 21 +`,,p,l,BgN Notary Public = • pueu� ; . i� COUN,, ' '' RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL Page 10 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID:3380622E-5BB0-4161-A318-D7253B00DC63 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. OFRCE 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. J Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity. Airgas Specialty Products, Inc. J Iv l� Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.(The law requires that you file an updated Iv ' 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.) J Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed. Name of Officer J 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 CIQ as necessary. A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income. other than investment income, from the vendor? nYes El 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 local governmental entity? El YesnNo Describe each employment or business relationshipthat 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. Ti Check this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or afamily member of the officer one or more gifts as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(B). excluding gifts described in Section 176.0O3(a-1). Fra.t4 bvidd.s 12/2/2 021 Signature of vendor doing business with the governmental entity Date Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11,30/2015 Page 11 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID:3380B22E-5BB0-4161-A318-D7253B00DC63 House Bill 89 Verification I, Frank Burkus (Person name), the undersigned representative (hereafter referred to as "Representative") of Airgas Specialty Products, Inc. (company or business name, hereafter referred to as "Business Entity"), being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, after being duly sworn by the undersigned notary, do hereby depose and affirm thefollowing: 1. That Representative is authorized to execute this verification on behalf of Business Entity; 2. That Business Entity does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of any contract that will be entered into between Business Entity and the City of Port Arthur; and 3. That Representative understands that the term "boycott Israel" is defined by Texas Government Code Section 2270.001 to mean refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes. SIGNATURE OF REPRESENTATIVE SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this 2nd day of December , 20 21 . otba441 tei ,44.\P SANQ S MN1E itt SA1A,1,V'$ /a ?• Y a S pueL Notary Public y .41;* . o.. Page 13 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID:3380B22E-5B80-4161-A318-D7253BOODC63 SB 252 CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION I Frank Burkus ,the undersigned an representative of Airgas Specialty Products. Inc. (Company or Business Name) being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2252, Section 2252.152 and Section 2252.153, certify that the company named above is not listed on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas concerning the listing of companies that are identified under Section 806.051, Section 807.051 or Section 2253.153. I further certify that should the above-named company enter into a contract that is on said listing of companies on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas which do business with Iran, Sudan or any Foreign Terrorist Organization, I will immediately notify the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Department. Frank Burkus Name of Company Representative(Print) Frtuitk. bt&VC.uS Signature of Company Representative 12/2/2021 Date Page 14 of 19 DocuSign Envelope ID.54ADCA9B-54BC-4D00-A3AB-2DF5668C0779 Lily of0 -CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS r���u` •-- ADDENDUM NO. ONE (1) r� November 30,2021 BID FOR: WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS The following clarifications, amendments, deletions, additions, revision and/or modifications are made a part of the contract documents and change the original documents only in the manner and to the extent hereinafter stated and shall be incorporated in the contract documents. Provisions of this addendum shall take precedence over requirements of the original contract documents and all BIDDERS ARE REQUESTED TO ACKNOWLEDGE SAID PROVISIONS IN THE SUBMISSION OF THEIR BID. Addendum as follows 1. On page 7 the ammonia tank size has changed to 1,000 gal as we replaced it with a new one. 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. I.I I/L�D�1iH A. Clifin Williams, CPPB Purchasing Manager (U (,oLu1 12/3/2021 Signature of Proposer Date Airgas Specialty Products. Inc. Company Vendor Name DocuSrgn Envelope ID:3380B22E-5BB0-4161-A318-D7253B00DC63 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. 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 19of19 INFORMATION TO BIDDERS: 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: Provide a completed copy of the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ). The Texas legislature recently enacted House Bill 914 which added Chapter 176 to the Texas Local Government Code. Chapter 176 mandates the public disclosure of certain information concerning persons doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur, including affiliations and business and financial relationships such persons may have with City of Port Arthur officers. The form can be can be located at the Texas Ethics Commission website: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/conflict forms.htm By doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur including submitting a response to this RFP, you acknowledge that you have been notified of the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code and you are representing that you in compliance with them. Page 15 of 19 Any information provided by the City of Port Arthur is for information purposes only. If you have concerns about whether Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code applies to you or the manner in which you must comply,you should consult an attorney. ETHICS: Public employees must discharge their duties impartially so as to assure fair, competitive access to governmental procurement by responsible contractors. Moreover, they should conduct themselves in such a manner as to foster public confidence in the integrity of the City of Port Arthur's procurement organization. Any employee that makes purchases for the City is an agent of the City and is required to follow the City's Code of Ethics. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidder's responsibility. A prospective bidder must meet the following requirements: 1. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule. 2. Have a satisfactory record of performance. 3. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics. 4. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award. 5. Be engaged in a full time business and can assume liabilities for any performance or warranty service required. 6. The City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the City. 7. No payments shall be made to any person of public monies under any contract by the City with such person until such person has paid all obligations and debts owed to the City, or has made satisfactory arrangements to pay the same. ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to the 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.: Utility Operations, P.O. Box 1089, Port Arthur, Texas 77641. Page 16 of 19 PAYMENT: Payment will be made upon receipt of the original invoice and the acceptance of the goods or services by the City of Port Arthur, in accordance with the State of Texas Prompt Payment Act, Article 601 f V.T.C.S. The City's standard payment terms are net 30, i.e. payment is due 30 days from the date of the invoice. SALES TAX: The City of Port Arthur is exempt by law from payment of Texas Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax;therefore the proposal shall not include Sales Tax. VENUE: This agreement will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas. This agreement is performable in Port Arthur,Texas, Jefferson County. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations and codes of the federal, state and local governments relating to performance of work herein. INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF CITY: No member of the governing body of the City, and no other officer, employee or agent of the City who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract; and, the Contractor shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance. DELINQUENT PAYMENTS DUE CITY: The City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances prohibits the City from granting any license, privilege or paying money to any-one owing delinquent taxes, paving assessments or any money to the City until such debts are paid or until satisfactory arrangements for payment has been made. Bidders must complete and sign the AFFIDAVIT included as part of this ITB. QUANTITIES: Quantities shown are estimated, based on projected use. It is specifically understood and agreed that these quantities are approximate and any additional quantities will be paid for at the quoted price. It is further understood that the contractor shall not have any claim against the City of Port Arthur for quantities less than the estimated amount. SHIPPING INFORMATION: All bids are to be F.O.B., City of Port Arthur, Port Arthur, TX 77640 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. Page 17 of 19 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. SUB-CONTRACTS: The Contractor shall not execute an agreement with any sub-contractor or permit any sub-contractor to perform any work included in this Contract until he has received from the City of Port Arthur written approval of such agreement. INSURANCE: All insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the State of Texas, unless otherwise permitted by Owner. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, purchase, maintain and keep in force insurance that will protect against injury and/or damages which may arise out of or result from operations under this contract, whether the operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, of the following types and limits 1. Standard Worker's Compensation Insurance: Page 18 of 19 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. 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 19 of 19 Exhibit "F" PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT (Tanner Industries, Inc.) PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this the of . 2022, by and between an individual. firm partnership or corporation. Tanner Industries, Inc. of Southampton, Pennsylvania, hereinafter called "Vendor", and the City of Port Arthur. a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called the "Owner" or "City". WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments, terms, conditions and agreements set forth herein, Owner and Vendor agree as follows: 1 . The term of this Contract shall be for one (1) year. with an option to renew for one (1) additional year. from the date issued on the Notice to Proceed unless sooner terminated under the provision hereof. The City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to. funding not being available in any budget cycle with ten (10) days written notice. 2. The Vendor will be the secondary provider of Anhydrous Ammonia, as delineated and submitted in their bid on December 8. 2021 . 3. During the term of this Contract, the Vendor will furnish all of the materials and supplies, as stated in the advertised bid specifications, described as: Water Treatment Chemicals 4. The Vendor agrees to deliver all materials on an as-needed basis during the term of this contract, in the amount of $0.985/lbs) for Anhydrous Ammonia as shown in the Bid schedule. 5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following: (A)Agreement (B) Specifications (C)General Information (D)Bid (E)Addendum (F) Notice to Proceed 6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in two (2) copies each of which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CONTRACTOR: Tanner Industries, Inc. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: City Secretary City Manager -CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS tip2 �r r,� -- ADDENDUM NO. ONE (1) 1November 30,2021 BID FOR: WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS The following clarifications, amendments, deletions, additions, revision and/or modifications are made a part of the contract documents and change the original documents only in the manner and to the extent hereinafter stated and shall be incorporated in the contract documents. Provisions of this addendum shall take precedence over requirements of the original contract documents and all BIDDERS ARE REQUESTED TO ACKNOWLEDGE SAID PROVISIONS IN THE SUBMISSION OF THEIR BID. Addendum as follows 1. On page 7 the ammonia tank size has changed to 1,000 gal as we replaced it with a new one. 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. Cliftdn Williams, CPPB Purchasing Manager I l / 3 o /z Signature of Proposer Date Rtnvier ,Juc(v l iC 5, Jvtlt Company Vendor Name �- • THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR RONALD BURTON DONALD FRANK,SR.,MAYOR PRO TEM City of CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: /;,t IP,��� ) SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC INGRID HOLMES O r t rt h u _ CITY SECRETARY CAL JONES THOMAS KINLAW III TeirLv VAL TIZENO KENNETH MARKS CITY ATTORNEY CHARLOTTE MOSES NOVEMBER 23,2021 INVITATION TO BID WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Wednesday, December 8, 2021. (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,December 8, 2021 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend. MARK ENVELOPE: P22-012 DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one(1)original and one(1) copy of your bid to: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY SECRETARY or . CITY SECRETARY P.O.BOX 1089 444 4TH STREET,4th Floor PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641 PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77640 POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions concerning the Invitation to Bid or Scope of Work should be directed in writing to: City of Port Arthur, TX Clifton Williams, Purchasing Manager P.O.Box 1089 Port Arthur, TX 77641 cifton.williams(a,portarthurtx.gov Purchasing Division/Finance Department I Purchasing Manager,Clifton Williams,CPPB P.O.Box 10891444 4th Street I Port Arthur,Texas 776411 409.983.8160 I Fax 409.983.8291 Page 1 of 19 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 Purchasing Manager Page 2of19 THE BIDDER MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING. A. BID SHEET-PAGE 7 B. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT-PAGE 8 (MUST BE NOTARIZED) C. AFFIDAVIT-PAGE 9 (MUST BE NOTARIZED) D. CONFLICT OF INTEREST-(IF NO CONFLICT WRITE N/A OR NOT APPLICABLE ON LINE 1 AND SIGN AT THE BOTTOM.- PAGE 10 E. CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION-PAGE 12 F. HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION-PAGE 13 Page 4 of 19 • SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT GENERAL INFORMATION All chemicals specified herein shall conform to Standard 60 of the American United Laboratory National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation/Underwriter's Laboratory (ANSUNSF/UL). Conformance with this Standard must be certified by an agency recognized by the TCEQ. Each bidder shall provide such certification to the City, with their bid, along with a current Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS)for any chemicals supplied per these specifications. All bids are to be F.O.B. at the specified City delivery location in Port Arthur, Texas. The delivery points will include the Water Purification Plant at 1101 H.O. Mills Blvd., Main WWTP at 6300 Procter St. Ext., and the Port Acres WWTP at 2901 W. Hwy. 365, and will be specified on the order. The WWTP's will only receive shipments of liquid chlorine. The City of Port Arthur will not accept demurral charges or freight bills. Shippers shall notify the appropriate City personnel prior to unloading any of the above-mentioned items. Successful bidder, or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one (1)year,with the option to extend the contract for one (1) additional one year period. Shipments are to be made as needed. No price increases will be allowed for the first ninety (90) days during life of the contracts. The estimated quantities stated below are supplied as a basis for bidding purposes only. These quantities were estimated from past experience, and do not obligate the City to purchase these exact amounts All chemical prices shall be firm for 90 days. Thirty (30) days prior written notice must be submitted, along with market justification, for any price changes during the life of the contract. The vendor is required to submit a letter from their supplier to the City of Port Arthur showing any increase or decrease in price to the vendor by their supplier from the previous month. Officers of each company must sign this letter. If there is a price decrease to the vendor by their supplier the City will be Riven an equal decrease. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with fifteen (15)days prior written notice. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive informalities. The City reserves the right to award all items to one responsible bidder, or to award by item. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item No. 1 100%Liquid Chlorine-325 tons (estimated) in one-ton containers Shipments shall be made in lots of nine tons. Shipments are to be by truck and are to be unloaded and drums placed in position on City racks, by successful bidder. Liquid Chlorine shall conform to the latest revision of AWWA Standard B301. All ton cylinders shall be equipped with new or newly reconditioned valves meeting the Chlorine Institute standard for new valves. All newly reconditioned valves shall be reconditioned according to the Chlorine Institute's latest publication. It shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder to immediately remove any ton cylinder failing to meet any requirements of these specifications. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the Liquid Chlorine to be furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Page 5 of 19 • Item No. 2 100%Liquid Chlorine-36,000 lbs. (estimated) in 150 lb. cylinders Same condition as above Item No. 3, except shipments shall be in 20 cylinder lots, and shall be unloaded by successful bidder. Item No.3 23-25% (available fluoride)Hydrofluosilicic Acid - 190,000 lbs. (estimated) Hydrofluorsilicic Acid shall be supplied by tank truck in 4,000 gallon loads, as ordered. Water Plant storage connections consist of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 17 feet. Hydrofluosilicic Acid shall conform to AWWA Standard B703-89 or latest revision. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit signed by an officer of the company acknowledging that the Hydrofluosilicic Acid furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No. 4 Phosphates - 135,000 lbs (estimated) Vendor shall furnish an estimated 135,000 pounds of a 50/50 ortho/polyphosphate blend, with 36-40% total phosphate. Each bidder shall provide, with their bid, certification that their product meets these requirements. Successful bidder must provide water quality analysis to monitor and verify performance of their product during the life of the contract as follows: 1. Two (2) lead samples and two (2) copper samples may be required for the vendor to collect and analyze each month. Testing method must be one approved by the TCEQ and the EPA. This is to monitor the distribution system if any discrepancies arise. 2. This treatment system is currently in compliance and the successful bidder must keep the system in compliance or this contract will be terminated. Item No. 5 50% (by weight)Sodium Hydroxide—145 dry tons(estimated) Solution should contain approximately 6.4 lbs. of dry sodium hydroxide per gallon. It should contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainer or flow control valve. Shipments shall be made in 4,000 to 4,500 gallon loads as ordered, by tank truck. Supplier shall be prepared to deliver under the following conditions. Water Plant storage connection consists of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 20 feet, and must be blown off with transporter's compressor. The sodium hydroxide to be supplied shall conform to the American Water Works Association Standard B501-75, or the latest revision of this standard. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the sodium hydroxide furnished, according to the City of Port Arthur's order, complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No. 6 25% (by weight) Sodium Hydroxide-72 dry tons(estimated) Same conditions as Item No.1, except solution should contain 3.2 lbs of dry Sodium Hydroxide per gallon. Page 6 of 19 Item No. 7 99.995% (by weight) Anhydrous Ammonia - 80,000 pounds (estimated) Ammonia shall be refrigeration (R) grade, and shall contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainers or flow regulating devices. The City has it's own 1,460 gallon tank. Successful bidder, or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one (1)year. Prices shall be firm for the life of the contract. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with (5) days prior written notice. The term of this contract will be one year with the option to renew for one additional year. Page 7 of 19 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS BID SHEET BID FOR: Water Treatment Chemicals for Utility Operations BID DUE DATE: December 8, 2021 ITEM# UOM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST 1 DRY TONS 50% SODIUM HYDROXIDE $ IJd R;% 2 DRY TONS 25% SODIUM HYDROXIDE $ Nc <k 3 TONS LIQUID CHLORINE(TON CYL.) $ -lb (3 4 4 LBS LIQUID CHLORINE(150LB CYL.) $ V'E) � 5 LBS ANHYDROUS AMMOINIA 8SC 6 LBS HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID $ ° 3 7 LBS PHOSPHATE $ .N a t3:ci Delivery will be made 2.- S Days after Receipt of Order. 1 aHNcr DinCL-J-r;c5, ay.c. 735 t ; .:tit Road COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS SIGNATURE OF BIDDER P.O. BOX % f PRINT OR TYPE NAME CITY �p�N STATE [8 ZIP � catk dwl s a4/ (2If� 322 I21' TITLE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO 50.1PS t /f1-ettAvc1 r CCy✓l (2($ ) 3 2 2 r 7 7 4/ EMAIL FAX NO. Page 8 of 19 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: _4 Printed Name: Mai /m doer Title: Satre s .�d w►;c,:s��c+�a Company: }Rl,tle/ d us-7tf,'C5! -tic . Date: jZ / , l21 SUBSCRIBED and swfb rn to before me by the a ove named T�TLL 1006 on this the 1S" day of Wem61 , 20 LI . aretit 'lava Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-Notary Seal Notary Public id for the Samantha Tanner,Notary Public ry n an AI Bucks County State of l/t►�NISGOnNIA My commission expires July 19,2023 Commission number 1349030 Ir iL�� Member,Pennsylvania Association of Notaries My commission expires: I Page 9 of 19 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: K I hereby certify that I do not have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to pay said debts prior to execution of this agreement. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to enter into an agreement for the payment of said debts. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. Toi1wei /A01(45.1( l'e5/ -7v0C. 12I r 12t Firm Name Date Authorized Signature Title 7,,,n4er (2 ,5`) 322 - Name (please print) Telephone See d-niAtAci I'm of icoo4 Email Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-Notary Seal Samantha Tanner,Notary Public Bucks County STATE: �i'i sS� U rr� (� My commission expires July 19,2023 COUNTY: bucKJ(1 Commission number 1349030 Member,Pennsylvania Association of Notaries SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named fllrIU Uh1r\iN( . on this the day of i'iL &1 :4011Lo.1 AvQ law; Notary Public RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL Page 10 of 19 CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ For vendor doing business with local governmental entity This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.R. 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 pled 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 J Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity. .A //A Jn I I Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire.(The law requires that you file an updated 1 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.) 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 CIQ as necessary. JA A Is the local 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 local 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. //A 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 of vendor doing business with the governmental entity Date Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11;30i2015 Page 11 of 19 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/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)(2)(A)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; a (ii) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor; (B) has given to the local government officer or afamily 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)A vendor 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 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 12 of 19 House Bill 89 Verification I, M -i-4 Tct w,fr (Person name), the undersigned representative —TA referred to as "Representative") of 1 A Nc1er OAi t't c ZviG r • (company or business name, hereafter referred to as "Business Entity"), being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, after being duly sworn by the undersigned notary, do hereby depose and affirm the following: 1. That Representative is authorized to execute this verification on behalf of Business Entity; 2. That Business Entity does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of any contract that will be entered into between Business Entity and the City of Port Arthur; and 3. That Representative understands that the term "boycott Israel" is defined by Texas Government Code Section 2270.001 to mean refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes. SIGNATURE OF REPRESENTATIVE SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this I day of I C�mi(J. , 20 2-1 . Commonwealth of Pennsylvania-Notary Seat nn r ! /y i ' Samantha Tanner,Notary Public i �f r l (/'xL,() Bucks County My commission expires July 19,2023 Notary Public Commission number1349030 Member,Pennsylvania Association of Nate;- s: Page 13 of 19 SB 252 CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION Atcr,4 )40.er ,the undersigned an representative of 1;li►vief c, 3,1c, (Company or Business Name) being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2252, Section 2252.152 and Section 2252.153, certify that the company named above is not listed on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas concerning the listing of companies that are identified under Section 806.051, Section 807.051 or Section 2253.153. I further certify that should the above-named company enter into a contract that is on said listing of companies on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas which do business with Iran, Sudan or any Foreign Terrorist Organization, I will immediately notify the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Department. Md f a tiller Name of Company Representative (Print) Signature of Company Representative 2- Date Page 14 of 19 INFORMATION TO BIDDERS: 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: Provide a completed copy of the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ). The Texas legislature recently enacted House Bill 914 which added Chapter 176 to the Texas Local Government Code. Chapter 176 mandates the public disclosure of certain information concerning persons doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur, including affiliations and business and financial relationships such persons may have with City of Port Arthur officers. The form can be can be located at the Texas Ethics Commission website: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/conflict forrns.htm By doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur including submitting a response to this RFP, you acknowledge that you have been notified of the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code and you are representing that you in compliance with them. Page 15 of 19 Any information provided by the City of Port Arthur is for information purposes only. If you have concerns about whether Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code applies to you or the manner in which you must comply,you should consult an attorney. ETHICS: Public employees must discharge their duties impartially so as to assure fair, competitive access to governmental procurement by responsible contractors. Moreover, they should conduct themselves in such a manner as to foster public confidence in the integrity of the City of Port Arthur's procurement organization. Any employee that makes purchases for the City is an agent of the City and is required to follow the City's Code of Ethics. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidder's responsibility. A prospective bidder must meet the following requirements: 1. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule. 2. Have a satisfactory record of performance. 3. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics. 4. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award. 5. Be engaged in a full time business and can assume liabilities for any performance or warranty service required. 6. The City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the City. 7. No payments shall be made to any person of public monies under any contract by the City with such person until such person has paid all obligations and debts owed to the City, or has made satisfactory arrangements to pay the same. ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to the 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.: Utility Operations, P.O.Box 1089,Port Arthur,Texas 77641. Page 16 of 19 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. 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. Page 17 of 19 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. TERMNATION 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. SUB-CONTRACTS: The Contractor shall not execute an agreement with any sub-contractor or permit any sub-contractor to perform any work included in this Contract until he has received from the City of Port Arthur written approval of such agreement. INSURANCE: All insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the State of Texas, unless otherwise permitted by Owner. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, purchase, maintain and keep in force insurance that will protect against injury and/or damages which may arise out of or result from operations under this contract, whether the operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, of the following types and limits 1. Standard Worker's Compensation Insurance: Page 18 of 19 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. 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 19 of 19 Exhibit "G" PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT (Carus, LLC) PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this the of , 2022, by and between an individual, firm partnership or corporation, Carus, LLC, of Peru, Illinois, hereinafter called "Vendor", and the City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called the "Owner" or "City". WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments, terms, conditions and agreements set forth herein, Owner and Vendor agree as follows: 1. The term of this Contract shall be for one (1) year, with an option to renew for one (1) additional year, from the date stated on the Notice to Proceed unless sooner terminated under the provision hereof. The City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding not being available in any budget cycle with ten (10) days written notice. 2. The Vendor will provide Phosphate, as delineated and submitted in their bid on December 8, 2021. 3. During the term of this Contract, the Vendor will furnish all of the materials and supplies, as stated in the advertised bid specifications, described as: Water Treatment Chemicals 4. The Vendor agrees to deliver all materials on an as-needed basis during the term of this contract, in the amount of $0.60/lbs for Phosphate as shown in the Bid schedule. 5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following: (A)Agreement (B)Specifications (C)General Information (D)Bid (E)Addendum (F) Notice to Proceed 6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in two (2) copies each of which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CONTRACTOR: Carus, LLC SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: City Secretary City Manager u City offtd -CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS ort rth« '— ADDENDUM NO. ONE (1) Texas November 30,2021 © J [-PY BID FOR: WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS The following clarifications, amendments, deletions, additions, revision and/or modifications are made a part of the contract documents and change the original documents only in the manner and to the extent hereinafter stated and shall be incorporated in the contract documents. Provisions of this addendum shall take precedence over requirements of the original contract documents and all BIDDERS ARE REQUESTED TO ACKNOWLEDGE SAID PROVISIONS IN THE SUBMISSION OF THEIR BID. Addendum as follows 1. On page 7 the ammonia tank size has changed to 1,000 gal as we replaced it with a new one. 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. (' CliMnW� a.),Iilliams, CPPB Purchasing Manager .ii p4A , i December 2, 2021 Signature of ,. PPrposer Date Kelly Frasco/Product Management Director Carus LLC _ Company Vendor Name • MAYOR RONALD BURTON THURMAN BILL BARTIE, :1sr j c . CITY MANAGER DONALD FRANK,SR.,MAYOR PRO TEM City of �� COUNCIL MEMBERS: 1 SHERRI BELLARD, TRMC INGRID HOLMES o t t r 11t tt r CITY SECRETARY CAL JONES rc' VAL TIZENO THOMAS KINLAW III VAL ATTORNEY KENNETH MARKS CITY CHARLOTTE MOSES NOVEMBER 23,2021 INVITATION TO BID WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Wednesday, December 8, 2021. (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, December 8,2021 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor,Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend. MARK ENVELOPE:P22-012 DELIVERY ADDRESS:Please submit one(1)original and one(1) copy of your bid to: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY SECRETARY or CITY SECRETARY P.O. BOX 1089 444 4TH STREET,4th Floor PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641 PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77640 POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions concerning the Invitation to Bid or Scope of Work should be directed in writing to: City of Port Arthur,TX Clifton Williams,Purchasing Manager P.O.Box 1089 Port Arthur,TX 77641 clifton.williams a( portarthurtx.gov Purchasing Division/Finance Department 1 Purchasing Manager,Clifton Williams,CPPB P.O.Box 10891444 4th Street I Port Arthur,Texas 77641 1409.983.8160 1 Fax 409.983.8291 Page 1 of 19 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 Purchasing Manager Page 2 of 19 INVITATION TO BID WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS (To be Completed ONLY IF YOU DO NOT BID.) FAILURE TO RESPOND TO BID SOLICITATIONS FOR TWO (2) BID PERIODS MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL FROM THE VENDOR'S LIST. However, if you are removed you will be reinstated upon request. In the event you desire not to submit a bid, we would appreciate your response regarding the reason(s). Your assistance in completing and returning this form in an envelope marked with the enclosed bid would be appreciated. NO BID is submitted: this time only not this commodity/service only Yes No Does your company provide this product or services? Were the specifications clear? Were the specifications too restrictive? Does the City pay its bills on time? Do you desire to remain on the bid list for this product or service? Does your present work load permit additional work? Comments/Other Suggestions: Company Name: Person Completing Form: Telephone: Mailing Address: Email: City,State,Zip Code: Date: Page 3 of 19 THE BIDDER MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING. A. BID SHEET-PAGE 7 B. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT-PAGE 8 (MUST BE NOTARIZED) C. AFFIDAVIT-PAGE 9 (MUST BE NOTARIZED) D. CONFLICT OF INTEREST-(IF NO CONFLICT WRITE N/A OR NOT APPLICABLE ON LINE 1 AND SIGN AT THE BOTTOM.-PAGE 10 E. CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION-PAGE 12 F. HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION-PAGE 13 Page 4 of 19 SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT GENERAL INFORMATION All chemicals specified herein shall conform to Standard 60 of the American United Laboratory National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation/Underwriter's Laboratory (ANSI/NSF/UL). Conformance with this Standard must be certified by an agency recognized by the TCEQ. Each bidder shall provide such certification to the City, with their bid, along with a current Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS) for any chemicals supplied per these specifications. All bids are to be F.O.B. at the specified City delivery location in Port Arthur, Texas. The delivery points will include the Water Purification Plant at 1101 H.O. Mills Blvd., Main WWTP at 6300 Procter St. Ext., and the Port Acres WWTP at 2901 W. Hwy. 365, and will be specified on the order. The WWTP's will only receive shipments of liquid chlorine. The City of Port Arthur will not accept demurral charges or freight bills. Shippers shall notify the appropriate City personnel prior to unloading any of the above-mentioned items. Successful bidder, or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one (1)year,with the option to extend the contract for one (1) additional one year period. Shipments are to be made as needed. No price increases will be allowed for the first ninety (90) days during life of the contracts. The estimated quantities stated below are supplied as a basis for bidding purposes only. These quantities were estimated from past experience, and do not obligate the City to purchase these exact amounts All chemical prices shall be firm for 90 days. Thirty (30) days prior written notice must be submitted, along with market justification, for any price changes during the life of the contract. The vendor is required to submit a letter from their supplier to the City of Port Arthur showing any increase or decrease in price to the vendor by their supplier from the previous month. Officers of each company must sign this letter. If there is a price decrease to the vendor by their supplier the City will be given an equal decrease. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with fifteen(15)days prior written notice. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive informalities. The City reserves the right to award all items to one responsible bidder, or to award by item. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item No. 1 100% Liquid Chlorine-325 tons (estimated) in one-ton containers Shipments shall be made in lots of nine tons. Shipments are to be by truck and are to be unloaded and drums placed in position on City racks,by successful bidder. Liquid Chlorine shall conform to the latest revision of AWWA Standard B301. All ton cylinders shall be equipped with new or newly reconditioned valves meeting the Chlorine Institute standard for new valves. All newly reconditioned valves shall be reconditioned according to the Chlorine Institute's latest publication. It shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder to immediately remove any ton cylinder failing to meet any requirements of these specifications. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the Liquid Chlorine to be furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Page 5 of 19 Item No. 2 100%Liquid Chlorine-36,000 lbs. (estimated) in 150 lb. cylinders Same condition as above Item No. 3, except shipments shall be in 20 cylinder lots, and shall be unloaded by successful bidder. Item No.3 23-25% (available fluoride)Hydrofluosilicic Acid - 190,000 lbs. (estimated) Hydrofluorsilicic Acid shall be supplied by tank truck in 4,000 gallon loads, as ordered. Water Plant storage connections consist of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 17 feet. Hydrofluosilicic Acid shall conform to AWWA Standard B703-89 or latest revision. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit signed by an officer of the company acknowledging that the Hydrofluosilicic Acid furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No.4 Phosphates- 135,000 lbs(estimated) Vendor shall furnish an estimated 135,000 pounds of a 50/50 ortho/polyphosphate blend, with 36-40% total phosphate. Each bidder shall provide, with their bid, certification that their product meets these requirements. Successful bidder must provide water quality analysis to monitor and verify performance of their product during the life of the contract as follows: 1. Two (2) lead samples and two (2) copper samples may be required for the vendor to collect and analyze each month. Testing method must be one approved by the TCEQ and the EPA. This is to monitor the distribution system if any discrepancies arise. 2. This treatment system is currently in compliance and the successful bidder must keep the system in compliance or this contract will be terminated. Item No. 5 50% (by weight)Sodium Hydroxide— 145 dry tons (estimated) Solution should contain approximately 6.4 lbs. of dry sodium hydroxide per gallon. It should contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainer or flow control valve. Shipments shall be made in 4,000 to 4,500 gallon loads as ordered, by tank truck. Supplier shall be prepared to deliver under the following conditions. Water Plant storage connection consists of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 20 feet, and must be blown off with transporter's compressor. The sodium hydroxide to be supplied shall conform to the American Water Works Association Standard B501-75, or the latest revision of this standard. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the sodium hydroxide furnished, according to the City of Port Arthur's order, complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No.6 25% (by weight) Sodium Hydroxide-72 dry tons (estimated) Same conditions as Item No.1,except solution should contain 3.2 lbs of dry Sodium Hydroxide per gallon. Page 6 of 19 Item No. 7 99.995% (by weight)Anhydrous Ammonia-80,000 pounds (estimated) Ammonia shall be refrigeration (R) grade, and shall contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainers or flow regulating devices. The City has it's own 1,460 gallon tank. Successful bidder, or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one (1)year. Prices shall be firm for the life of the contract. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with(5) days prior written notice. The term of this contract will be one year with the option to renew for one additional year. Page 7 of 19 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS BID SHEET BID FOR: Water Treatment Chemicals for Utility Operations BID DUE DATE: December 8, 2021 ITEM# UOM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST 1 DRY TONS 50% SODIUM HYDROXIDE $ NO B I D 2 DRY TONS 25% SODIUM HYDROXIDE $ NO B I D 3 TONS LIQUID CHLORINE(TON CYL.) $ NO B I D 4 LBS LIQUID CHLORINE(150LB CYL.) $ NO B I D 5 LBS ANHYDROUS AMMOINIA $ NO B I D 6 LBS HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID $ NO B I D 7 LBS PHOSPHATE $ 0.60 Delivery will be made 10 Days after Receipt of Order. Carus LLC 315 Fifth Street COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS O PO Box 599 SIGNA OF BIDDER P.O.BOX Kelly Frasco Peru, IL 61354 PRINT OR TYPE NAME CITY STATE ZIP Product Management Director 800-435-6856 TITLE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO bids@carusllc.com 815-224-6697 EMAIL FAX NO. Page 8 of 19 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT CITY OF MIRVAAVINISEK PERU § STATE OF XEXAS ILLINOIS 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: Kelly Frasco Title: prndiict ManagPmPnt llirPr.tnr Company: Carus LLC Date: December 2, 2021 SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me by the above named _ 2SUo on this the,-V"' day of beelrrnha_ , 20 . -r 1)i 2 (9)K 4 67 Notary Public in and for he OFFICIAL SEAL I State of Tcxa3._rN1'JOS MARIA L BERGAGNA I NOTARY PUBLIC,STATE OF ILLINOIS My commission expires: 10I/a D--- MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 10/16/2025 Page 9 of 19 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: V I hereby certify that I do not have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to pay said debts prior to execution of this agreement. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to enter into an agreement for the payment of said debts. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. Carus LLC December 2, 2021 Firm Name Date Product Management Director Authorized S nature Title Kelly Fiasco 800-435-6856 Name (please print) Telephone bids@carusllc.com Email STATE: ILLINOIS COUNTY: LASALLE SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named p�; lso&3 on this the A" day of Dee e_mlx,ti , 20c' . q OFFICIAL SEAL Notary Public MARIA L BERGAGNA I NOTARY PUBLIC,STATE OF ILLINOIS MY COMMISSION EXPI A PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL Page 10 of 19 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. OFFlCE 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. 11 Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity. None J IT 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.) J Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed. Name of Officer J 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 CIQ as necessary. A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from the vendor? Yes n 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 local governmental entity? nYes n 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 afamity 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). �,Q�t December 2, 2021 rS' nahr of vents doing b iness with the vemmental entity Date lly rasco/ oduct lanaaementg hector Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015 Page 11 of 19 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/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)(2)(A)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 relationshipwith 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 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 bySubsection(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 v ww ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11130/2015 Page 12 of 19 House Bill 89 Verification I, Kelly Frasco (Person name), the undersigned representative (hereafter referred to as "Representative") of Carus LLC (company or business name, hereafter referred to as "Business Entity"), being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, after being duly sworn by the undersigned notary, do hereby depose and affirm the following: 1. That Representative is authorized to execute this verification on behalf of Business Entity; 2. That Business Entity does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of any contract that will be entered into between Business Entity and the City of Port Arthur; and 3. That Representative understands that the term "boycott Israel" is defined by Texas Government Code Section 2270.001 to mean refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes. SIGNATURE'bF REPRESENTATIVE Kelly Frasco/Product Management Director SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this Rui) day of De-Orenit & , 2001 . Notary Public OFFICIAL SEAL MARIA L BERGAGNA 1 NOTARY PUBLIC,STATE OF ILLINOIS 0 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 10/1612025 Page 13 of 19 SB 252 CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION I, Kelly Frasco ,the undersigned an representative of Carus LLC (Company or Business Name) being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2252, Section 2252.152 and Section 2252.153, certify that the company named above is not listed on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas concerning the listing of companies that are identified under Section 806.051, Section 807.051 or Section 2253.153. I further certify that should the above-named company enter into a contract that is on said listing of companies on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas which do business with Iran, Sudan or any Foreign Terrorist Organization, I will immediately notify the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Department. Kelly Frasco/Product Management Director Name of Company Representative (Print) (--/%0 Signature oVCompany Representative December 2, 2021 Date Page 14 of 19 INFORMATION TO BIDDERS: 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: Provide a completed copy of the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ). The Texas legislature recently enacted House Bill 914 which added Chapter 176 to the Texas Local Government Code. Chapter 176 mandates the public disclosure of certain information concerning persons doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur, including affiliations and business and financial relationships such persons may have with City of Port Arthur officers. The form can be can be located at the Texas Ethics Commission website: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/conflict forms.htm By doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur including submitting a response to this RFP, you acknowledge that you have been notified of the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code and you are representing that you in compliance with them. Page 15 of 19 Any information provided by the City of Port Arthur is for information purposes only. If you have concerns about whether Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code applies to you or the manner in which you must comply,you should consult an attorney. ETHICS: Public employees must discharge their duties impartially so as to assure fair, competitive access to governmental procurement by responsible contractors. Moreover, they should conduct themselves in such a manner as to foster public confidence in the integrity of the City of Port Arthur's procurement organization. Any employee that makes purchases for the City is an agent of the City and is required to follow the City's Code of Ethics. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidder's responsibility. A prospective bidder must meet the following requirements: 1. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule. 2. Have a satisfactory record of performance. 3. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics. 4. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award. 5. Be engaged in a full time business and can assume liabilities for any performance or warranty service required. 6. The City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the City. 7. No payments shall be made to any person of public monies under any contract by the City with such person until such person has paid all obligations and debts owed to the City,or has made satisfactory arrangements to pay the same. ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to the 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.: Utility Operations,P.O. Box 1089,Port Arthur,Texas 77641. Page 16 of 19 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. 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. Page 17 of 19 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. SUB-CONTRACTS: The Contractor shall not execute an agreement with any sub-contractor or permit any sub-contractor to perform any work included in this Contract until he has received from the City of Port Arthur written approval of such agreement. INSURANCE: All insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the State of Texas, unless otherwise permitted by Owner. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, purchase, maintain and keep in force insurance that will protect against injury and/or damages which may arise out of or result from operations under this contract, whether the operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, of the following types and limits 1. Standard Worker's Compensation Insurance: Page 18 of 19 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. 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 19 of 19 cs+Fxus� Carus LLC certifies that CARUSTM 8500 water treatment chemical meets the requirements that are set forth in the bid. 4„. Kelly FraSco/Product Management Director Carus LLC 315 Fifth Street Peru,IL 61354 815/223-1500 Telephone 815/224-6655 Fax CARDS® Due to recent constraints with the logistics/transportation industry, additional lead times may temporarily be required. Cartes I.I.( 315 Fifth Street rent,J I.61354 S I5/223-I50D Telephone 815/224-665S Fug Exhibit "H" PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT (Pencco, Inc.) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in two (2) copies each of which shall be deemed an original on the date first above written. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CONTRACTOR: Pencco, Inc. SIGNED AND AGREED to on the day of , 2022. WITNESS: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: City Secretary City Manager PURCHASING CONTRACT AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made this the of 2022, by and between an individual, firm partnership or corporation, Pencco, Inc., of San Felipe, Texas, hereinafter called "Vendor", and the City of Port Arthur, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called the "Owner or "City". WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments, terms, conditions and agreements set forth herein, Owner and Vendor agree as follows: 1. The term of this Contract shall be for one (1) year, with an option to renew for one (1) additional year, from the date stated on the Notice to Proceed unless sooner terminated under the provision hereof. The City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding not being available in any budget cycle with ten (10) days written notice. 2. The Vendor will be the primary provider of Hydrofluosilicic Acid, as delineated and submitted in their bid on December 8, 2021. 3. During the term of this Contract, the Vendor will furnish all of the materials and supplies, as stated in the advertised bid specifications, described as: Water Treatment Chemicals 4. The Vendor agrees to deliver all materials on an as-needed basis during the term of this contract, in the amount of $0.241/Ib for Hydrofluosilicic Acid as shown in the Bid schedule. 5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following: (A)Agreement (B)Specifications (C)General Information (D)Bid (E)Addendum (F) Notice to Proceed 6. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR RONALD BURTON DONALD FRANK,SR.,MAYOR PRO TEM City of CITY MANAGER COUNCIL MEMBERS: SHERRI BELLARD, TFtMC INGRID HOLMES n r 1 r 1 h u r CITY SECRETARY CAL JONES THOMAS KINLAW III ` "' VAL TIZENO KENNETH MARKS CITY ATTORNEY CHARLOTTE MOSES NOVEMBER 23, 2021 INVITATION TO BID WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS DEADLINE: Sealed Bid submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00 p.m., Central Standard Time, Wednesday, December 8, 2021. (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, December 8, 2021 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend. MARK ENVELOPE: P22-012 DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1) original and one (1) copy of your bid to: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY SECRETARY or CITY SECRETARY P.O. BOX 1089 444 4TH STREET,4th Floor PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641 PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77640 POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions concerning the Invitation to Bid or Scope of Work should be directed in writing to: City of Port Arthur, TX Clifton Williams, Purchasing Manager P.O. Box 1089 Port Arthur, TX 77641 Clifton.williams@a,portarthurtx.gov Purchasing Division/Finance Department I Purchasing Manager,Clifton Williams,CPPB P.O.Box 10891444 4th Street I Port Arthur,Texas 77641 1409.983.8160 I Fax 409.983.8291 Page 1 of 19 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 Purchasing Manager Page 2 of 19 INVITATION TO BID WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS (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 sere ice? Does your present work load permit additional work? Comments/Other Suggestions: Company Name: Person Completing Form: Telephone: Mailing Address: Email: City, State, Zip Code: Date: Page 3 of 19 THE BIDDER MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING. A. BID SHEET—PAGE 7 B. NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT—PAGE 8 (MUST BE NOTARIZED) C. AFFIDAVIT—PAGE 9 (MUST BE NOTARIZED) D. CONFLICT OF INTEREST—(IF NO CONFLICT WRITE N/A OR NOT APPLICABLE ON LINE I AND SIGN AT THE BOTTOM.-PAGE 10 E. CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION—PAGE 12 F. HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION—PAGE 13 Page 4 of 19 SPECIFICATIONS FOR WATER TREATMENT CHEMICALS FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT GENERAL INFORMATION All chemicals specified herein shall conform to Standard 60 of the American United Laboratory National Standards Institute/National Sanitation Foundation/Underwriter's Laboratory (ANSI/NSF/UL). Conformance with this Standard must be certified by an agency recognized by the TCEQ. Each bidder shall provide such certification to the City, with their bid, along with a current Material Safety Data Sheet(MSDS) for any chemicals supplied per these specifications. All bids are to be F.O.B. at the specified City delivery location in Port Arthur, Texas. The delivery points will include the Water Purification Plant at 1101 H.O. Mills Blvd., Main WWTP at 6300 Procter St. Ext., and the Port Acres WWTP at 2901 W. Hwy. 365, and will be specified on the order. The WWTP's will only receive shipments of liquid chlorine. The City of Port Arthur will not accept demurral charges or freight bills. Shippers shall notify the appropriate City personnel prior to unloading any of the above-mentioned items. Successful bidder, or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one (1)year, with the option to extend the contract for one (1) additional one year period. Shipments are to be made as needed. No price increases will be allowed for the first ninety (90) days during life of the contracts. The estimated quantities stated below are supplied as a basis for bidding purposes only. These quantities were estimated from past experience, and do not obligate the City to purchase these exact amounts All chemical prices shall be firm for 90 days. Thirty (30) days prior written notice must be submitted, along with market justification, for any price changes during the life of the contract. The vendor is required to submit a letter from their supplier to the City of Port Arthur showing any increase or decrease in price to the vendor by their supplier from the previous month. Officers of each company must sign this letter. If there is a price decrease to the vendor by their supplier the City will be j'iven an equal decrease. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with fifteen (15) days prior written notice. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive informalities. The City reserves the right to award all items to one responsible bidder, or to award by item. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item No. 1 100% Liquid Chlorine-325 tons (estimated) in one-ton containers Shipments shall be made in lots of nine tons. Shipments are to be by truck and are to be unloaded and drums placed in position on City racks, by successful bidder. Liquid Chlorine shall conform to the latest revision of AWWA Standard B301. All ton cylinders shall be equipped with new or newly reconditioned valves meeting the Chlorine Institute standard for new valves. All newly reconditioned valves shall be reconditioned according to the Chlorine Institute's latest publication. It shall be the sole responsibility of the successful bidder to immediately remove any ton cylinder failing to meet any requirements of these specifications. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the Liquid Chlorine to be furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Page 5 of 19 Item No. 2 100% Liquid Chlorine-36,000 lbs. (estimated)in 150 lb. cylinders Same condition as above Item No. 3, except shipments shall be in 20 cylinder lots, and shall be unloaded by successful bidder. Item No.3 23-25% (available fluoride)Hydrofluosilicic Acid - 190,000 lbs. (estimated) Hydrofluorsilicic Acid shall be supplied by tank truck in 4,000 gallon loads, as ordered. Water Plant storage connections consist of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 17 feet. Hydrofluosilicic Acid shall conform to AWWA Standard B703-89 or latest revision. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit signed by an officer of the company acknowledging that the Hydrofluosilicic Acid furnished complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No. 4 Phosphates- 135,000 lbs (estimated) Vendor shall furnish an estimated 135,000 pounds of a 50/50 ortho/polyphosphate blend, with 36-40% total phosphate. Each bidder shall provide, with their bid, certification that their product meets these requirements. Successful bidder must provide water quality analysis to monitor and verify performance of their product during the life of the contract as follows: 1. Two (2) lead samples and two (2) copper samples may be required for the vendor to collect and analyze each month. Testing method must be one approved by the TCEQ and the EPA. This is to monitor the distribution system if any discrepancies arise. 2. This treatment system is currently in compliance and the successful bidder must keep the system in compliance or this contract will be terminated. Item No. 5 50% (by weight) Sodium Hydroxide—145 dry tons (estimated) Solution should contain approximately 6.4 lbs. of dry sodium hydroxide per gallon. It should contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainer or flow control valve. Shipments shall be made in 4,000 to 4,500 gallon loads as ordered, by tank truck. Supplier shall be prepared to deliver under the following conditions. Water Plant storage connection consists of 2" PVC pipe with a 2" stainless steel female quick coupling. Static lift required is 20 feet, and must be blown off with transporter's compressor. The sodium hydroxide to be supplied shall conform to the American Water Works Association Standard B501-75, or the latest revision of this standard. The manufacturer or vendor shall provide an affidavit (signed by an officer of the company) acknowledging that the sodium hydroxide furnished, according to the City of Port Arthur's order, complies with all applicable requirements of AWWA Standards. Item No. 6 25% (by weight) Sodium Hydroxide-72 dry tons (estimated) Same conditions as Item No.1,except solution should contain 3.2 lbs of dry Sodium Hydroxide per gallon. Page 6 of 19 Item No. 7 99.995% (by weight) Anhydrous Ammonia - 80,000 pounds (estimated) Ammonia shall be refrigeration (R) grade, and shall contain nothing injurious to the health of consumers of water treated. It shall be free of any foreign material that may cause excessive clogging of strainers or flow regulating devices. The City has it's own 1,460 gallon tank. Successful bidder, or bidders, must agree to enter into a contract with the City of Port Arthur. The life of the contract is to be approximately one (1)year. Prices shall be firm for the life of the contract. The City reserves the right to cancel this contract with (5)days prior written notice. The term of this contract will be one year with the option to renew for one additional year. Page 7 of 19 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS BID SHEET BII) FOR: Water Treatment Chemicals for Utility Operations BID DUE DATE: December 8, 2021 ITEM# UOM DESCRIPTION UNIT COST 1 DRY TONS 50% SODIUM HYDROXIDE $ No Bid 2 DRY TONS 25% SODIUM HYDROXIDE $No Bid 3 TONS LIQUID CHLORINE (TON CYL.) $No Bid 4 LBS LIQUID CHLORINE(150LB CYL.) $No Bid 5 LBS ANHYDROUS AMMOINIA $No Bid 6 LBS HYDROFLUOSILICIC ACID $0.241/lb 7 LBS PHOSPHATE $No Bid Delivery will be made 7-14 Days after Receipt of Order. Pencco, Inc. 831 Bartlett Rd COMPANY NAME STREET ADDRESS PO Box 600 SIGNATURE OF BIDDER + iJ P.O. BOX Sarah Duffy San Felipe, Tx 77473 PRINT OR TYPE NAME CITY STATE ZIP Bid Sec. 979.885.0005 TITLE AREA CODE TELEPHONE NO sarah@pencco.com 979.885.3208 EMAIL FAX NO. Page 8 of 19 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: Nal\ bl1/4V Printed Name: Sarah Duffy Title: Bid Sec. Company: Pencco, Inc. Date: 12/1/2021 SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me by the above named Sarah Duffy on this the 1 day of December , 2021 CVAWiC i a VA./XJ(9 Ndtary Puqc in and for the' State of Texas My commission expires: 1 1 (II Z3 =o"`��� JENNIFER GUAJARDO )4 COMM.EXPIRES 2-06-2023 q4� NOTARY ID 13188228-4 Page 9 of 19 AFFIDAVIT All pages in Offeror's Responses containing statements, letters, etc., shall be signed by a duly authorized officer of the company whose signature is binding. The undersigned offers and agrees to one of the following: X I hereby certify that I do not have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to pay said debts prior to execution of this agreement. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to enter into an agreement for the payment of said debts. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. Pencco, Inc. 12/1/21 Fir .ame Date Bid Sec. Authorized Signature I Title Sarah Duffy 979.885.0005 Name(please print) Telephone sarah@pencco.com Email STATE: TEXAS COUNTY: AUSTIN SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named Sarah Duffy on this the 1 day of December , 20 21 . 1104(164114 roe*%;,� JENNIFER GUAJARDO N ary Pu is COMM.EXPIRES 2-OB-2023 t4c,t, NOTARY ID 13188228-4 RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL Page 10 of 19 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 Data 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. J Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity. Pencco, Inc. nCheck this box if you are filing an update to a previously tiled 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.) J Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed. N/A Name of Officer J 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 local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from the vendor? El Yes n 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 local governmental entity? Yes n No Describe each employment or business relationship that the vendor named in Section I 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. N/A 6J Check this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or afamily member of the officer one or more gifts as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(2), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1) Ir\ \c- `_P ' Sarah Duffy Bid Sec 12/1/21 nature of vendor doing buss a the governmental entity Date Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015 Page 11 of 19 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/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)(2)(A)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; ar (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 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 12 of 19 SB 252 CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION 1 Sarah Duffy ,the undersigned an representative of Pencco, Inc. (Company or Business Name) being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2252, Section 2252.152 and Section 2252.153, certify that the company named above is not listed on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas concerning the listing of companies that are identified under Section 806.051, Section 807.051 or Section 2253.153. I further certify that should the above-named company enter into a contract that is on said listing of companies on the website of the Comptroller of the State of Texas which do business with Iran, Sudan or any Foreign Terrorist Organization, I will immediately notify the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Department. Sarah Duffy Name of Company Representative (Print) ature of Company Repr s nit ' e 12/1/2021 Da to Page 14 of 19 House Bill 89 Verification I, Sarah Duffy (Person name), the undersigned representative (hereafter referred to as "Representative") of Pencco, Inc. _ (company or business name, hereafter referred to as "Business Entity"), being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, after being duly sworn by the undersigned notary, do hereby depose and affirm the following: 1 . That Representative is authorized to execute this verification on behalf of Business Entity; 2. That Business Entity does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of any contract that will be entered into between Business Entity and the City of Port Arthur; and 3. That Representative understands that the term "boycott Israel" is defined by Texas Government Code Section 2270.001 to mean refusing to deal with, terminating business activities with, or otherwise taking any action that is intended to penalize, inflict economic harm on, or limit commercial relations specifically with Israel, or with a person or entity doing business in Israel or in an Israeli-controlled territory, but does not include an action made for ordinary business purposes. Il 111 n.ti 1/\ n / Sarah Duffy Bid Sec S1G`NATUkE OF REPRE. 'NTATIVE SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this 1 day of December , 2021 Y5Ail\A-1-1 ) Notary Public JENNIFER GUAJARDC COMM.EXPIRES 2-06-2O2 ?q�Y NOTARY ID 13188228-' Page 13 of 19 INFORMATION TO BIDDERS: 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: Provide a completed copy of the Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ). The Texas legislature recently enacted House Bill 914 which added Chapter 176 to the Texas Local Government Code. Chapter 176 mandates the public disclosure of certain information concerning persons doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur, including affiliations and business and financial relationships such persons may have with City of Port Arthur officers. The form can be can be located at the Texas Ethics Commission website: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/filinginfo/conflict forms.htm By doing business or seeking to do business with the City of Port Arthur including submitting a response to this RFP, you acknowledge that you have been notified of the requirements of Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code and you are representing that you in compliance with them. Page 15 of 19 Any information provided by the City of Port Arthur is for information purposes only. If you have concerns about whether Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code applies to you or the manner in which you must comply,you should consult an attorney. ETHICS: Public employees must discharge their duties impartially so as to assure fair, competitive access to governmental procurement by responsible contractors. Moreover, they should conduct themselves in such a manner as to foster public confidence in the integrity of the City of Port Arthur's procurement organization. Any employee that makes purchases for the City is an agent of the City and is required to follow the City's Code of Ethics. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidder's responsibility. A prospective bidder must meet the following requirements: 1. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery schedule. 2. Have a satisfactory record of performance. 3. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and ethics. 4. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award. 5. Be engaged in a full time business and can assume liabilities for any performance or warranty service required. 6. The City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the City. 7. No payments shall be made to any person of public monies under any contract by the City with such person until such person has paid all obligations and debts owed to the City, or has made satisfactory arrangements to pay the same. ADDENDA: Any interpretations, corrections or changes to the 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.: Utility Operations, P.O. Box 1089, Port Arthur, Texas 77641. Page 16 of 19 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. 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. Page 17 of 19 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. SUB-CONTRACTS: The Contractor shall not execute an agreement with any sub-contractor or permit any sub-contractor to perform any work included in this Contract until he has received from the City of Port Arthur written approval of such agreement. INSURANCE: All insurance must be written by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the State of Texas, unless otherwise permitted by Owner. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, purchase, maintain and keep in force insurance that will protect against injury and/or damages which may arise out of or result from operations under this contract, whether the operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, of the following types and limits 1. Standard Worker's Compensation Insurance: Page 18 of 19 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. 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 19 of 19 1