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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 24265: CONTRACT FOR ON CALL PLANNING, GRANTS RESEARCH, ENGINEERING AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CTIY OF PORT ARTHUR City of Port Arthur Transit Department Memorandum To: Ron Burton,City Manager From: Ivan Mitchell,Transit-Fleet Director (ik, Date: May 7,2025 Re: P.R.24265—Negotiate a contract for on-call planning, grants research,engineering and program management services for the City of Port Arthur Nature of Request: Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a contract with the Solco Group, LLC (TSG)for on-call planning,grants research, engineering, and program management services for the City of Port Arthur's Transit and Fleet departments. Background: Transit and Fleet have a need for professional planning assistance including RFP review/development;bid request and evaluation assistance,grant writing, and technical assistance. As a result the Port Arthur Purchasing Division issued a request for proposals(RFP)for qualified firms to provide professional planning services. One(1)qualification package was received by the City and upon evaluation by the committee TSG is recommended. TSG will complete the various tasks listed below. 1. Strategic Planning and Policy Development 2. Grant Writing and Funding Assistance 3. Community Engagement and Public Outreach 4. Project Management and Coordination 5. Regulatory Compliance and Documentation o Ensure compliance with federal, state,and local transit regulations(e.g., FTA, ADA,Title VI). o Prepare necessary documentation for audits and reviews. 6. Data Collection and Analysis 7. Capital Planning and Asset Management 8. Environmental and Sustainability Planning 9. Financial Planning and Cost Analysis 10. Interagency Coordination Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council approve proposed P.R. 24265 to negotiate a contract with the Solco Group, LLC. for professional planning services. Budgetary/Fiscal Effect: Funding to pay for professional services is available in transit account 401- 70-500-5470-00-60-000 and fleet account 001-13-037-5420-00-70-000. P.R. No. 24265 5/7/2025 IM RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT WITH THE SOLCO GROUP,LLC OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS FOR ON- CALL PLANNING, GRANTS RESEARCH, ENGINEERING AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR; FUNDING IS AVAILABLE IN TRANSIT'S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT 401-70-500- 5470-00-60-000 AND FLEET'S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ACCOUNT 001-13-037- 5420-00-70-000. WHEREAS,there is a need by the City of Port Arthur departments for assistance with on- call planning, grants research, engineering, and program management services; and, WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Purchasing Division issued a Request for Proposals in the Port Arthur News on March 19, 2025, and March 26, 2025, to provide on-call planning, grants research, engineering, and program management services; and, WHEREAS, one(1)qualification package was received, and has been evaluated by Purchasing and PAT, a copy of the Bid Tabulation is attached hereto as Exhibit"A"; and, WHEREAS, PAT is recommending that the City of Port Arthur by its City Manager negotiate with the Solco Group, LLC, for an on-call planning, grants research, engineering, and program management services contract and will return to City Council with the final negotiated contract for approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS: THAT,the facts, and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. THAT,the City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into contract negotiations with the Solco Group, LLC of Port Arthur,Texas for an on-call planning, grants research, engineering, and program management services contract. THAT, a negotiated contract with the Solco Group, LLC of Port Arthur, Texas will be presented at a future City Council meeting for approval. THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council. P.R. No. 24265 5/7/2025 IM READ,ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of June, 2025 at a Regular meeting of 1 the City of Port Arthur,Texas by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: , Councilmembers: NOES: Thurman Bill Bartie, Mayor P.R. No. 24265 5/7/2025 IM ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPRO FO Roxann Pais Cotroneo, City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS: t‘i Ronald B 6"' Lynda Boswell City Manager Dire for of Finance � 11� ( / Clifton Williams. CPPB Ivan Mitchell Purchasing Manger Transit-Fleet Director P.R. No. 24265 5/7/2025 IM Exhibit "A" CITY OF PORT ARTHUR TEXAS Bid Tabulation Request for Proposal Engineer for Transit&Equipment Planning Services Opening: April 9,2025 Bid Location: City Hall,5tk floor Council Chamber P25-037 Firm Name Location The Solco Group, LLG(TSG) �.. �rrcn Port Arth rzTXt - YOLI-ND,4 SCYPION-6O(Z54I)X _ 4/9/2025 Yolanda Scypion-Goudeaux,Purchasing Assistant Date CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed Qualifications, addressed to the City of Port Arthur, will be received at the Office of the City Secretary, City Hall 444-4th Street or P. O. Box 1089, Port Arthur, Texas 77641 no later than 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 9, 2025 and all bids received will thereafter be opened and read aloud on Wednesday,April 9, 2025 at 3:15 P.M. in the City Council Chambers, 5th Floor, City Hall, Port Arthur, Texas for certain services briefly described as: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ENGINEER FOR TRANSIT & EQUIPMENT PLANNING SERVICES PROJECTS Qualifications received after closing time will be returned unopened. Copies of the Specifications and other Contract Documents are on file in the Purchasing Office, 444-4th Street, City of Port Arthur, and are open for public inspection without charge. They can also be retrieved from the City's website at www.portarthurtx.gov/bids.aspx or www.publicpurchase.com. The City of Port Arthur reserves the right to reject any and all qualifications and to waive informalities. Per Chapter 2 Article VI Sec. 2-262(C) of the City's Code of Ordinance, the City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the City. Clifton Williams Purchasing Manager FIRST PUBLICATION: March 19, 2025 SECOND PUBLICATION: March 26, 2025 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Request for Qualifications Engineer for Transit & Equipment Planning Services Projects March 19, 2025 March 26, 2025 PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed Qualifications,addressed to the City of Port Arthur,will be received at the Office of the City Secretary,City Hail 444-4th Street or P.O. Box 1089,Port Arthur,Texas 77641 no later than 3:00 P.M.,Wednesday,April 9,2025 and all bids received will thereafter be opened and read aloud on Wednesday,April 9,2025 at 3:15 P.M.in the City Council Chambers,5th Floor,City Hall,Port Arthur,Texas for certain services briefly described as: REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS • ENGINEER FOR TRANSIT&EQUIPMENT PLANNING SERVICES PROJECTS Qualifications received after closing time wit be returned unopened. Copies of the Specifications and other Contract Documents are on file in the Purchasing Office, 444-4th Street,City of Port Arthur,and are open for public inspection without charge.They can also be retrieved from the City's website at www,portarthurtx.govlbids.asox or www.pubiicpurchase.com. The City of Port Arthur reserves the right to reject any and all qualifications and to waive informalities. Per Chapter 2 Article VI Sec.2-262(C)of the City's Code of Ordinance,the City Council shall not award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the City. 111. P BLIC,NOTICE • Clifton Williams CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS Purchasing Miuiegrx REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT sealed Qualifications,addressed to the City of Port Arthur, be received at the Office of the City Secretary,City Hall 444-4th Street or P.O.Box 1089,P Arthur,Texas 77641 no later than 3:00 P.M„Wednesday,April 9,2025 and all bids received thereafter be opened and read aloud on Wednesday,April 9,2025 at 3:15 P.M.in the City Cou Chambers,5th Floor,City Hall,Port Arthur,Texas for certain services briefly described as REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ENGINEER FOR TRANSIT&EQUIPMENT PLANNING SERVICES PROJECTS Qualifications received after closing time will be returned unopened. Copies of the Specifications and other Contract Documents are on file in the Purchasing Oft 444-4th Street,City of Pori Arthur,and are open for public inspection without charge.They can be retrieved from the City's website at www.portarthurtx.govibids.aspx or www.put4icpurchasec The City of Port Arthur reserves the right to reject any and all qualifications and to wi informalities. Per Chapter 2 Article VI Sec:2-262(C)of the City's Cade of Ordinance,the City Council shall award a contract to a company that is in arrears in its obligations to the �City. L.CCa ; cirri Wifiar„ Pu:oltasing\iaro, r THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR RONALD BURTON,CPM DONEANE BECKCOM, m,e ' CITY MANAGER MAYOR PRO TEM City of c tY Lk) SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC COUNCIL MEMBERS: ,J CITY SECRETARY WILLIE BAE LEWIS,JR. TIFFANY L.HAMILTON EVERFIELD or t r t h u r ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO HAROLD L.DOUCET,SR. CITY ATTORNEY THOMAS KINLAW,III Texas DONALD FRANK,SR. March 24, 2025 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ENGINEER FOR TRANSIT & EQUIPMENT PLANNING SERVICES PROJECTS DEADLINE: Sealed proposal submittals must be received and time stamped by 3:00p.m., Central Standard Time, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (The clock located in the City Secretary's office will be the official time.) Applicant names will be read aloud beginning at 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 5th Floor, Port Arthur, TX. You are invited to attend. MARK ENVELOPE: P25-037 DELIVERY ADDRESS: Please submit one (1) original and three (3) exact duplicate copies and USB of your RFP to: CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY OF PORT ARTHUR CITY SECRETARY or CITY SECRETARY P.O. BOX 1089 444 4TH STREET, 4th Floor PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77641 PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS 77640 POINTS OF CONTACT: Questions concerning this Request for Proposals and 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 P.O.Box 1089 1 444 4th Street I Port Arthur,Texas 77641 1409.983.8160 I Fax 409.983.8291 The enclosed REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) and accompanying GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS and SPECIFICATIONS are for your convenience in submitting proposals for the enclosed referenced services for the City of Port Arthur. Proposals must be signed by a person having authority to bind the firm in a contract. Proposals shall be placed in a sealed envelope, with the Vendor's name and address in the upper left-hand corner of the envelope. ALL PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE BEFORE OPENING DATE AND TIME. It is the sole responsibility of the firm to ensure that the sealed RFP submittal arrives at the above location by specified deadline regardless of delivery method chosen by the firm. Faxed or electronically transmitted RFP submittals will not be accepted. elipt, aAllazot.i, Clifton Williams Purchasing Manager Paget of3l REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS ENGINEER FOR TRANSIT & EQUIPMENT PLANNING SERVICES PROJECTS (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 31 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ENGINEER FOR TRANSIT & EQUIPMENT PLANNING SERVICES PROJECTS OBJECTIVE The Contractor responsible to provide supplemental on-call services to the City of Port Arthur Transit Department (PAT). Contractor will be responsible project management, grant writing, and coordination ensures a comprehensive approach to achieving your objectives within the proposed timeline and budget SCOPE OF SERVICES Upon selection and award of a contract Contractor shall: 1. Strategic Planning and Policy Development o Assist in developing long-term plans, policies, and goals. 2. Grant Writing and Funding Assistance o Identify potential funding opportunities from federal, state, and local sources. o Prepare grant applications and manage compliance with grant requirements. o Provide strategies for leveraging public-private partnerships. 3. Community Engagement and Public Outreach o Organize public meetings, workshops, and focus groups to gather community input. o Facilitate communication between stakeholders, including the public, government agencies, and private entities. 4. Project Management and Coordination o Oversee transit-related capital improvement projects. o Manage contracts and coordination with contractors, vendors, and consultants. 5. Regulatory Compliance and Documentation o Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transit regulations (e.g., FTA, ADA, Title VI). o Prepare necessary documentation for audits and reviews. 6. Data Collection and Analysis o Develop and implement data collection programs for ridership, service performance, and operational efficiency. o Use data analytics to inform decision-making and improve service delivery. 7. Capital Planning and Asset Management o Provide recommendations for fleet replacement, maintenance, and upgrades. o Conduct facility assessments and propose improvements. Page 4 of 31 8. Environmental and Sustainability Planning o Recommend and implement green infrastructure initiatives. 9. Financial Planning and Cost Analysis o Assist the department with submitting drawdowns/reimbursements to funding partners. 10. Interagency Coordination o Facilitate collaboration with regional transit authorities and neighboring municipalities. o Act as a liaison between the department and external agencies. CONTRACT 1. One year with option to renew for two additional one year periods. Page 5 of 31 The City of Port Arthur requires comprehensive responses to every section within this RFP. To facilitate the review of the responses, Firms shall follow the described proposal format. The intent of the proposal format requirements is to expedite review and evaluation. It is not the intent to constrain Vendors with regard to content, but to assure that the specific requirements set forth in this RFP are addressed in a uniform manner amenable to review and evaluation. It is requested that proposal packets be limited to no more than 50 pages. excludinw resumes. A. EXPERIENCE 1. Provide a profile of experience for all members of the firm. This section shall include,but not be limited to,the following: a State number of years providing this service. b. Experience with Municipalities. c. Knowledge of Federal requirements especially the FTA.. d Knowledge of the City of Port Arthur requirements. e. State any other relevant Experience. B. PAST PERFORMANCE 1. Identify and describe the proposed Team's past experience for providing services that are most related to this project within the past ten (10) years. For each project, provide the following information: a Project name, location, contract delivery method, and description b. Initial project and projected time for completion c. Final project cost and time for completion d The nature of material change orders e. The nature of adverse claims or litigation f Final project size in gross square feet 2. Provide past experience of completed FTA or other federally funded projects. 3. List any current projects that would impact your firm's ability to handle additional work for which this response is requested. 4. Submit references. C. LOCATION 1. Points for firms located with the City of Port Arthur Page 6 of 31 $ELECTION PROCESS All applications will be screened by an evaluation committee and those applicants selected for a short list may be invited to attend an interview, at the applicants own expense. The City shall not incur any costs for applicant preparation and/or submittal of proposals. The City will evaluate all responses based on the proposals, past performance and project approach. The City reserves the right to negotiate the final fee prior to recommending any Firm for a contract. The City's process is as follows: 1. The evaluation committee shall screen and rate all of the responses that are submitted. Evaluation ratings will be on a 100 point scale and shall be based on the following criteria: a. Experience 45 pts b. Past Performance 50 pts c. Location 05 pts 2. City staff shall recommend the most qualified Architectural/Engineering firm to the City Council and request authority to enter into contract negotiations. 3. When services and fees are agreed upon, the selected firm shall be offered a contract subject to City Council approval. 4. Should negotiations be unsuccessful, the City shall enter into negotiations with the next, highest ranked firm. The process shall continue until an agreement is reached with a qualified firm. 5. This RFP does not commit the City to pay for any direct and/or indirect costs incurred in the preparation and presentation of a response. All finalist(s) shall pay their own costs incurred in preparing for, traveling to and attending interviews. Page 7 of 31 LETTER OF INTEREST RFP—Engineer for Transit&Equipment Planning Services Projects Deadline: April 9, 2025 The undersigned firm submits the following information (this RFP submittal) in response to the Request for Proposals (as amended by any Addenda), issued by the City of Port Arthur, TX (City) for Civil Engineers for the City of Port Arthur Enclosed, and by this reference incorporated herein and made a part of this RFP, are the following: ❖ COMPLETED RFP LETTER OF INTEREST FORM ❖ BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATION ❖ CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING ❖ NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT (MUST BE NOTARIZED) ❖ AFFIDAVIT (MUST BE NOTARIZED) ❖ CONFLICT OF INTEREST ❖ HOUSE BILL 89 VERIFICATION ❖ SB 252CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION ❖ DBE DOCUMENT Firm understands that the City is not bound to select any firm for the final pre-qualified list and may reject any responses submitted. Firm also understands that all costs and expenses incurred by it in preparing this RFP and participating in this process will be borne solely by the firm, and that the required materials to be submitted will become the property of the City and will not be returned. Firm agrees that the City will not be responsible for any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or incomplete statements in this RFP. Firm accepts all terms of the RFP submittal process by signing this letter of interest and making the RFP submittal. This RFP shall be governed by and construed in all respects according to the laws of the State of Texas. Firm Name Date Authorized Signature Title Name (please print) Telephone Address City/State/Zip Email Page 8 of 31 BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATION Buy America - The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 C.F.R. Part 661, which provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless steel, iron, and manufactured products used in FTA funded projects are produced in the United States, unless a waiver has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver. General waivers are listed in 49 C.F.R. 661.7, and include final assembly in the United States for 15 passenger vans and 15 passenger wagons produced by Chrysler Corporation, and microcomputer equipment and software. Separate requirements for rolling stock are set out at 49 U.S.C. 53230(2)(C)and 49 C.F.R. 661.11. Rolling stock must be assembled in the United States and have a 60 percent domestic content. A bidder or offeror must submit to the FTA recipient the appropriate Buy America certification (below) with all bids or offers on FTA funded contracts, except those subject to a general waiver. Bids or offers that are not accompanied by a completed Buy America certification must be rejected as nonresponsive. This requirement does not apply to lower tier subcontractors. Certification requirement for procurement of steel, iron, or manufactured products. Certificate of Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 53230)(1) The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it will meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 53230)(1) and the applicable regulations in 49 CFR Part 661.5. Date Signature Company Name Title Certificate of Non-Compliance with 49 U.S.C. 53230)(1) The bidder or offeror hereby certifies that it cannot comply with the requirements of 49 U.S.C. 53230)(1) and 49 C.F.R. 661.5, but it may qualify for an exception pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 53230)(2)(A), 53230)(2)(B), or 53230)(2)(D), and 49 C.F.R. 661.7. Date Signature Company Name Title Page 9 of 31 CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements (To be submitted with each bid or offer exceeding$100,000) The undersigned[Contractor] certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief that: 1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member ofCongress, an officer or employee Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress g ffof in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. 2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for making lobbying contacts to an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form--LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,"in accordance with its instructions[as amended by "Government wide Guidance for New Restrictions on Lobbying," 61 Fed. Reg. 1413 (1/19/96). Note: Language in paragraph (2) herein has been modified in accordance with Section 10 of the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (P.L. 104-65, to be codified at 2 U.S.C. 1601, et seq )] 3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31, U.S.C. § 1352 (as amended by the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995). Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. [Note: Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. §1352(c)(1)-(2)(A), any person who makes a prohibited expenditure or fails to file or amend a required certification or disclosure form shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such expenditure or failure.] The Contractor, , certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of each statement of its certification and disclosure, if any. In addition, the Contractor understands and agrees that the provisions of 31 U.S.C. A 3801, et seq., apply to this certification and disclosure, if any. Signature of Contractor's Authorized Official Name and Title of Contractor's Authorized Official Date Page 10 of 31 Pr 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: Company: Date: SUBSCRIBED and sworn to before me the undersigned authority by the of, on behalf of said bidder. Notary Public in and for the State of Texas My commission expires: Page 11 of 31 AFFIDAVIT All pages in Offeror's Responses containing statements, letters, etc., shall be signed by a duly authorized officer of the company whose signature is binding. The undersigned offers and agrees to one of the following: I hereby certify that I do not have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to pay said debts prior to execution of this agreement. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. I hereby certify that I do have outstanding debts with the City of Port Arthur and agree to enter into an agreement for the payment of said debts. I further agree to pay succeeding debts as they become due. Firm Name Date Authorized Signature Title Name (please print) Telephone Email STATE: COUNTY: SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named on this the day of , 20 Notary Public RETURN THIS AFFIDAVIT AS PART OF THE BID PROPOSAL Page 12 of 31 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. 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.) 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. nCheck 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). J 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 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; 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 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 14 of 31 SB 252 CHAPTER 2252 CERTIFICATION I, , the undersigned an representative of (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. Name of Company Representative (Print) Signature of Company Representative Date Page 15 of 31 House Bill 89 Verification I� (Person name), the undersigned representative (hereafter referred to as "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. SIGNATURE OF REPRESENTATIVE SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day of , 20 . Notary Public Page 16 of 31 THURMAN BILL BARTIE,MAYOR RONALD BURTON,CPM DONEANE BECKCOM, r -' CITY MANAGER MAYOR PRO TEM City of 0, SHERRI BELLARD,TRMC COUNCIL MEMBERS: J CITY SECRETARY WILLIE BAE LEWIS,JR. c� TIFFANY L.HAMILTON EVERFIELD o r t r t li a----r ROXANN PAIS COTRONEO HAROLD L.DOUCET,SR. CITY ATTORNEY THOMAS KINLAW,III Texas DONALD FRANK,SR. DBE DOCUMENT ENGINEER FOR TRANSIT & EQUIPMENT PLANNING SERVICES PROJECTS By signing this document the contractor is acknowledging that if a subcontractor is required the following will be done to make a good faith effort to hire a minority business goal of 4%(DBE). 1. Solicitation Lists. Must place small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises on solicitation lists. 2 C.F.R. § 200.321(b)(l). 2. Solicitations. Must assure that it solicits small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises whenever they are potential sources. 2 C.F.R. § 200.321(b)(2). 3. Dividing Requirements. Must divide total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises. 2 C.F.R. § 200.321(b)(3). 4. Delivery Schedules. Must establish delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage participation by small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises. 2 C.F.R. § 200.321(b)(4). 5. Obtaining Assistance. Must use the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce. 2 C.F.R. § 200.321(b)(5). (printed name of signatory) (signature and date) Page 17 of 31 GENERAL INFORMATION: Proposers are cautioned to read the information contained in this RFP carefully and to submit a complete response to all requirements and questions as directed. TERMINOLOGY: "Bid" vs. "Proposal"--For the purpose of this RFP, the terms "Bid" and `Proposal" shall be equivalent. AWARD: The City of Port Arthur will review all proposals for responsiveness and compliance with these specifications. The City reserves the right to award on the basis of the Lowest and Best Offer in accordance with the laws of Texas, to waive any formality or irregularity, and/or to reject any or all proposals. ALTERING BIDS: Bids cannot be altered or amended after submission deadline. Any interlineations, alteration, or erasure made before opening time must be initialed by the signer of the bid, guaranteeing authenticity. WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSAL: The proposer may withdraw its proposal by submitting written request, over the signature of an authorized individual, to the Purchasing Division any time prior to the submission deadline. The proposer may thereafter submit a new proposal prior to the deadline. Modification or withdrawal of the proposal in any manner, oral or written, will not be considered if submitted after the deadline. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: No public official shall have interest in this contract, in accordance with Vernon's Texas Code Annotated, Local Government Code Title 5, Subtitle C, Chapter 171. 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 City and financial relationships such persons mayhave with 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. 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. The following are the current City Council and City Employees who are anticipated to either recommend or 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 Page 18 of 31 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 RFP will be made by addenda no later than 48 hours prior to the date and time fixed for submission of proposals. Sole issuing authority of addenda shall be vested in the City of Port Arthur Purchasing Manager. The City assumes no responsibility for the proposer's failure to obtain and/or properly submit any addendum. Failure to acknowledge and submit any addendum may be cause for the proposal to be rejected. It is the vendor's responsibility to check for any addendums that might have been issued before bid closing date and time. All addenda will be numbered consecutively,beginning with 1. 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.: Transit, P.O. Box 1089,Port Arthur, Texas 77641. PAYMENT: Payment will be made upon receipt of the original invoice and the acceptance of the goods or services by the City of Port Arthur, in accordance with the State of Texas Prompt Payment Act, Article 601f V.T.C.S. The City's standard payment terms are net 30, i.e. payment is due 30 days from the date of the invoice. SALES TAX: The City of Port Arthur is exempt by law from payment of Texas Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax; therefore the proposal shall not include Sales Tax. Page 19 of 31 • VENUE: This agreement will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas. This agreement is performable in Port Arthur, Texas, Jefferson County. The City of Port Arthur may request and rely on advice, decisions, and opinions of the Attorney General of Texas and the City Attorney concerning any portion of these requirements. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations and codes of the federal, state and local governments relating to performance of work herein. INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF CITY: No member of the governing body of the City, and no other officer, employee or agent of the City who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with the planning and carrying out of the program, shall have any personal financial interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract; and, the Contractor shall take appropriate steps to assure compliance. DELINQUENT PAYMENTS DUE CITY: The City of Port Arthur Code of Ordinances prohibits the City from granting any license, privilege or paying money to any-one owing delinquent taxes, paving assessments or any money to the City until such debts are paid or until satisfactory arrangements for payment has been made. Bidders must complete and sign the AFFIDAVIT included as part of this RFP. QUANTITIES: Quantities shown are estimated, based on projected use. It is specifically understood and agreed that these quantities are approximate and any additional quantities will be paid for at the quoted price. It is further understood that the contractor shall not have any claim against the City of Port Arthur for quantities less than the estimated amount. SHIPPING INFORMATION: All bids are to be F.O.B., City of Port Arthur, Port Arthur, TX 77640 INCORPORATION OF PROVISIONS REQUIRED BY LAW: Each provision and clause required by law to be inserted into the Contract shall be deemed to be enacted herein and the Contract shall be read and enforced as though each were included herein. If,through mistake or otherwise, any such provision is not inserted or is not correctly inserted the Contract shall be amended to make such insertion on application by either party. CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS: The Contractor shall and will, in good workmanlike manner, perform all work and furnish all supplies and materials, machinery, equipment, facilities and means, except as herein otherwise expressly specified, necessary or proper to perform and complete all the work required by this Contract, in accordance with the provisions of this Contract and said specifications. The apparent silence of these specifications as to any detail or to the apparent omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial practices are to prevail. While the purpose of the specifications is to indicate minimum requirements in the way of capability, performance, construction, and other details, its use is not intended to deprive the City of Port Arthur the option of selecting goods which may be considered more suitable for the purpose involved. Under the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. Page 20 of 31 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 Contract shall, at his own expense, purchase, maintain and keep in force insurance that will protect against injury and/or damages which may arise out of or result from operations under this contract, whether the operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, of the following types and limits 1. Standard Worker's Compensation Insurance: 2. Commercial General Liability occurrence type insurance City of Port Arthur, its officers, agents, and employees must be named as an additional insured): a. Bodily injury $1,000,000 single limit per occurrence or$1,000,000 each person/$1,000,000 per occurrence; and, b. Property Damage $1,000,000 per occurrence regardless of contract amount; and, c. Professional Liability: $1,000,000. Page 21 of 31 • 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. DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295: A person or business, who enters into a contract with the City, meeting the conditions according to Texas Local Government Code Sec. 2252.908, is required to file Form 1295 with Texas Ethics Commission. This form is not required unless there is a contract between the vendor and the City of Port Arthur. Do not submit this form unless you receive an award letter from the City. PUBLIC INSPECTION OF PROPOSALS: The City strictly adheres to the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552.001, et seq.) and all other governing statutes, regulations, and laws regarding the disclosure of RFP information. Proposal Documents are not available for public inspection until after the contract award. If the Proposer has notified the City, in writing, that the Proposal Document contains trade secrets or confidential information, the City will generally take reasonable steps to prevent disclosure of such information, in accordance with the Public Information Act. This is a statement of general policy only, and in no event shall the City be liable for disclosure of such information by the City in response to a request, regardless of the City's failure to take any such reasonable steps, even if the City is negligent in failing to do so. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND CONTRACT AWARD: Proposal Evaluation and Contract Award Process: An award of a contract to provide the goods or services specified herein will be made using competitive sealed proposals, in accordance with Chapter 252 of the Texas Local Government Code and with the City's purchasing policy. The City will evaluate all proposals to determine which offerors are reasonably qualified for the award of the contract, applying the anticipated evaluation factors and emphasis to be placed on each factor as identified in the Scope of Services. A variety of factors may be used in the evaluation of the submitted proposals for this project. The City may, at its option, conduct discussions with or accept proposal revisions from any reasonably qualified proposer. Discussions may not be initiated by offerors. These discussions will be limited to issues and topics brought forth by the Page 22 of 31 City. Any attempt by proposer or vendor at deviating from the issues and topics to discuss other issues and topics concerning the Proposal brought forth by the City of Port Arthur shall be grounds for disproposal. Vendors shall not contact any City of Port Arthur personnel during the proposal process without the express permission from the City's Purchasing Manager. AMBIGUITY: Any ambiguity in the Proposal Document as a result of omission, error, lack of clarity or non-compliance by the Proposer with specifications, instructions and all conditions shall be construed in the favor of the City. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: City may request any other information necessary to determine Proposer's ability to meet the minimum standards required by this RFP. 1. FLY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS Fly America Requirements - The Contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 40118 (the "Fly America" Act) in accordance with the General Services Administration's regulations at 41 CFR Part 301-10, which provide that recipients and subrecipients of Federal funds and their contractors are required to use U.S. Flag air carriers for U.S Government-financed international air travel and transportation of their personal effects or property, to the extent such service is available, unless travel by foreign air carrier is a matter of necessity, as defined by the Fly America Act. The Contractor shall submit, if a foreign air carrier was used, an appropriate certification or memorandum adequately explaining why service by a U.S. flag air carrier was not available or why it was necessary to use a foreign air carrier and shall, in any event, provide a certificate of compliance with the Fly America requirements. The Contractor agrees to include the requirements of this section in all subcontracts that may involve international air transportation. 2. BUY AMERICA REQUIREMENTS The contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. 5323(j) and 49 C.F.R. Part 661, which provide that Federal funds may not be obligated unless steel, iron, and manufactured products used in FTA-funded projects are produced in the United States, unless a waiver has been granted by FTA or the product is subject to a general waiver. General waivers are listed in 49 C.F.R. 661.7, and include fmal assembly in the United States for 15 passenger vans and 15 passenger wagons produced by Chrysler Corporation, and microcomputer equipment and software. Separate requirements for rolling stock are set out at 49 U.S.C. 5323(j)(2)(C) and 49 C.F.R. 661.11. Rolling stock must be assembled in the United States and have a 60 percent domestic content. 3. CARGO PREFERENCE REQUIREMENTS Use of United States-Flag Vessels - The contractor agrees: a. to use privately owned United States-Flag commercial vessels to ship at least 50 percent of the gross tonnage (computed separately for dry bulk carriers, dry cargo liners, and tankers) involved, whenever shipping any equipment, material, or commodities pursuant to the underlying contract to the extent such vessels are available at fair and reasonable rates for United States-Flag commercial vessels; b. to furnish within 20 working days following the date of loading for shipments originating within the United States or within 30 working days following the date of leading for shipments originating outside the United States, a legible copy of a rated, "on-board" commercial ocean bill-of-lading in English for each shipment of cargo described in the preceding paragraph to the Division of National Cargo, Office of Market Development, Maritime Page 23 of 31 Administration, Washington, DC 20590 and to the FTA recipient (through the contractor in the case of a subcontractor's bill-of-lading.) c. to include these requirements in all subcontracts issued pursuant to this contract when the subcontract may involve the transport of equipment, material, or commodities by ocean vessel 4. PRE AWARD AND POST DELIVERY AUDITS REQUIREMENTS • Clause and language therein are merely suggested. 49 C.F.R. Part 663 does not contain specific language to be included in third party contracts but does contain requirements applicable to subrecipients and third party contractors. • Buy America certification is mandated under FTA regulation, "Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Audits of Rolling Stock Purchases," 49 C.F.R.663.13. • Specific language for the Buy America certification is mandated by FTA regulation, "Buy America Requirements--Surface Transportation Assistance Act of I982,as amended," 49 C.F.R.66I.12,but has been modified to include FTA's Buy America requirements codified at 49 U.S.C. A 53230). Pre-Award and Post-Delivery Audit Requirements -The Contractor agrees to comply with 49 U.S.C. §5323(1) and FTA's implementing regulation at 49 C.F.R. Part 663 and to submit the following certifications: 1. Buy America Requirements: The Contractor shall complete and submit a declaration certifying either compliance or noncompliance with Buy America. If the Bidder/Offeror certifies compliance with Buy America, it shall submit documentation which lists 1) component and subcomponent parts of the rolling stock to be purchased identified by manufacturer of the parts, their country of origin and costs; and 2)the location of the final assembly point for the rolling stock, including a description of the activities that will take place at the final assembly point and the cost of final assembly. 2. Solicitation Specification Requirements: The Contractor shall submit evidence that it will be capable of meeting the bid specifications. 3. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS): The Contractor shall submit I) manufacturer's FMVSS self- certification sticker information that the vehicle complies with relevant FMVSS or 2) manufacturer's certified statement that the contracted buses will not be subject to FMVSS regulations. Page 24 of 31 BUY AMERICA CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE WITH FTA REQUIREMENTS FOR BUSES, OTHER ROLLING STOCK,OR ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT 5. ENERGY POLICY AND CONSERVATION ACT The Contractor shall recognize mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency contained in the State Energy Conservation Plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act(42 U.S.C. Section 6321 et seq.). 7. CLEAN WATER ACT (1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended, 33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq . The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Purchaser and understands and agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office. (2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. 8. RESTRICTIONS ON LOBBYING (a) The Contractor shall timely comply with the requirements of the lobbying restrictions set forth in Section 319 of Public Law 101-121, as implemented by the Department of Transportation in 49 C.F.R. Part 20, and as those authorities may be hereafter amended. (b) If a Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," is required to be completed by the Contractor or subcontractor at any tier, such disclosure form shall be furnished to the Authority. 9. ACCESS TO RECORDS The following access to records requirements apply to this Contract: • Where the Purchaser is not a State but a local government and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C. F. R. 18.36(i), the Contractor agrees to provide the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States or any of their authorized representatives access to any books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions. Contractor also agrees, pursuant to 49 C. F. R. 633.17 to provide the FTA Administrator or his authorized representatives including any PMO Contractor access to Contractor's records and construction sites pertaining to a major capital project, defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1, which is receiving federal financial assistance through the programs described at 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309 or 5311. • Where the Purchaser is a State and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 633.17, Contractor agrees to provide the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator or his authorized representatives, including any PMO Contractor, access to the Contractor's records and construction sites pertaining to a major capital project, defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1, which is receiving federal financial assistance through the programs described at Page 25 of 31 r- 49 U.S.C. 5307, 5309 or 5311. By definition, a major capital project excludes contracts of less than the simplified acquisition threshold currently set at$100,000. • Where the Purchaser enters into a negotiated contract for other than a small purchase or under the simplified acquisition threshold and is an institution of higher education, a hospital or other non- profit organization and is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 C.F.R. 19.48, Contractor agrees to provide the Purchaser, FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General of the United States or any of their duly authorized representatives with access to any books, documents, papers and record of the Contractor which are directly pertinent to this contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions. • Where any Purchaser which is the FTA Recipient or a subgrantee of the FTA Recipient in accordance with 49 U.S.C. 5325(a) enters into a contract for a capital project or improvement (defined at 49 U.S.C. 5302(a)1) through other than competitive bidding, the Contractor shall make available records related to the contract to the Purchaser, the Secretary of Transportation and the Comptroller General or any authorized officer or employee of any of them for the purposes of conducting an audit and inspection. • The Contractor agrees to permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed. • The Contractor agrees to maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required under this contract for a period of not less than three years after the date of termination or expiration of this contract, except in the event of litigation or settlement of claims arising from the performance of this contract, in which case Contractor agrees to maintain same until the Purchaser, the FTA Administrator, the Comptroller General, or any of their duly authorized representatives, have disposed of all such litigation, appeals, claims or exceptions related thereto. Reference 49 CFR 18.39(i)(11). • FTA does not require the inclusion of these requirements in subcontracts. Requirements for Access to Records and Reports by Types of Contract Contract Contract Operatio Turnk Construction Architect Acquisit Professio Characteri nal ey ural ion of nal stics Service Engineeri Rolling Services Contract ng Stock a. Contracts Those I. State below SAT imposed Grantees ($100,000) on state None pass thru None None None None to Contract Or b. Contracts Those Yes, if non- above imposed None competitive None unless None None $100,000/Ca on state pitat unless lnon-pass thru award or if non- unless non-unless non- competitive funded competitive competitiv competitive Projects award to thru25307/5309/award e award award Contract 5311 or II. Non a. Contracts Yes3 Those Yes Yes Yes Yes Page 26 of 31 State below SAT imposed Grantees ($100,000) on non- state Grantee pass thru to Contract or b. Contracts Those above imposed $100,000/Ca on non- pital state Projects Yes3 Grantee Yes Yes Yes Yes pass thru to Contract or Sources of Authority 1. 49 USC 5325 (a) 2. 49 CFR 633.17 3. 18 CFR 18.36 (i) 10. FEDERAL CHANGES Federal Changes - Contractor shall at all times comply with all applicable FTA regulations, policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the Master Agreement between Purchaser and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of this contract. Contractor's failure to so comply shall constitute a material breach of this contract. 11. CLEAN AIR (1) The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§ 7401 et seq. The Contractor agrees to report each violation to the Purchaser and understands and agrees that the Purchaser will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to FTA and the appropriate EPA Regional Office. (2) The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding $100,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. 12. CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STAND-ARDS ACT—OVERTIME Page 27 of 31 COMPENSATION 1. Overtime requirements - No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of the contract work which may require or involve the employment of laborers or mechanics shall require or permit any such laborer or mechanic in any workweek in which he or she is employed on such work to work in excess of forty hours in such workweek unless such laborer or mechanic receives compensation at a rate not less than one and one-half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of forty hours in such workweek. 2. Violation; liability for unpaid wages; liquidated damages - In the event of any violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section the contractor and any subcontractor responsible therefore shall be liable for the unpaid wages. In addition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the United States for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall be computed with respect to each individual laborer or mechanic, including watchmen and guards, employed in violation of the clause set forth in paragraph (1) of this section, in the sum of $10 for each calendar day on which such individual was required or permitted to work in excess of the standard workweek of forty hours without payment of the overtime wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph(1)of this section. 3. Withholding for unpaid wages and liquidated damages - The (write in the name of the grantee) shall upon its own action or upon written request of an authorized representative of the Department of Labor withhold or cause to be withheld, from any moneys payable on account of work performed by the contractor or subcontractor under any such contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime contractor, or any other federally-assisted contract subject to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act,which is held by the same prime contractor, such sums as may be determined to be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such contractor or subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as provided in the clause set forth in paragraph(2) of this section. 4. Subcontracts - The contractor or subcontractor shall insert in any subcontracts the clauses set forth in paragraphs (1) through (4) of this section and also a clause requiring the subcontractors to include these clauses in any lower tier subcontracts. The prime contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or lower tier subcontractor with the clauses set forth in paragraphs (1)through(4) of this section. 13. NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES �. The Purchaser and Contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any concurrence by the Federal Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of the underlying contract, absent the express written consent by the Federal Government, the Federal Government is not a party to this contract and shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to the Purchaser, Contractor, or any other party (whether or not a party to that contract)pertaining to any matter resulting from the underlying contract. 2. The Contractor agrees to include the above clause in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the clause shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to its provisions. Page 28 of 31 14. PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENTS AND RELATED ACTS 1. The Contractor acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, 31 U.S.C. § § 3801 et seq . and U.S. DOT regulations, "Program Fraud Civil Remedies," 49 C.F.R. Part 31, apply to its actions pertaining to this Project. Upon execution of the underlying contract, the Contractor certifies or affirms the truthfulness and accuracy of any statement it has made, it makes, it may make, or causes to be made,pertaining to the underlying contract or the FTA assisted project for which this contract work is being performed. In addition to other penalties that may be applicable, the Contractor further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification, the Federal Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986 on the Contractor to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate. 2. The Contractor also acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submission, or certification to the Federal Government under a contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance originally awarded by FTA under the authority of 49 U.S.C. § 5307, the Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 U.S.C. § 1001 and 49 U.S.C. § 5307(n)(1) on the Contractor, to the extent the Federal Government deems appropriate. 3. The Contractor agrees to include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. It is further agreed that the clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to the provisions. 15. DEBARMENT & SUSPENSION This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 49 CFR Part 29. As such, the contractor is required to verify that none of the contractor, its principals, as defined at 49 CFR 29.995, or affiliates, as defined at 49 CFR 29.905, are excluded or disqualified as defined at 49 CFR 29.940 and 29.945. The contractor is required to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C and must include the requirement to comply with 49 CFR 29, Subpart C in any lower tier covered transaction it enters into. By signing and submitting its bid or proposal, the bidder or proposer certifies as follows: The certification in this clause is a material representation of fact relied upon by {insert agency name). If it is later determined that the bidder or proposer knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to {insert agency name), the Federal Government may pursue available remedies, including but not limited to suspension and/or debarment. The bidder or proposer agrees to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR 29, Subpart C while this offer is valid and throughout the period of any contract that may arise from this offer. The bidder or Page 29 of 31 • proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions. 16. CIVIL RIGHTS 1. Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d, section 303 of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 6102, section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. § 12132, and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees that it will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations and other implementing requirements FTA may issue. 2. Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity requirements apply to the underlying contract: 1. Race, Color, Creed,National Origin, Sex- In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, and Federal transit laws at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity requirements of U.S. Department of Labor (U.S. DOL) regulations, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor," 41 C.F.R. Parts 60 et seq ., (which implement Executive Order No. 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order No. 11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity," 42 U.S.C. § 2000e note), and with any applicable Federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and Federal policies that may in the future affect construction activities undertaken in the course of the Project. The Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or age. Such action shall include, but not be limited to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue. 2. Age- In accordance with section 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § § 623 and Federal transit law at 49 U.S.C. § 5332, the Contractor agrees to refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees for reason of age. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue. 3. Disabilities - In accordance with section 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12112, the Contractor agrees that it will comply with the requirements of U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, "Regulations to Implement the Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act," 29 C.F.R. Part 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. In addition, the Contractor agrees to comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue. Page 30 of 31 3. The Contractor also agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA, modified only if necessary to identify the affected parties 17. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE(DBE) a) It is the policy of the Authority and the Department of Transportation that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) as defined in 49 C.F.R. Part 26 shall have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of con- tracts financed in whole or in part with Federal funds under this contract. Consequently, the DBE requirements of 49 C.F.R Part 26 applies to this contract. b) The Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. The requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 26, and the Authority's DOT approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program is incorporated in this contract by reference. Failure by the Contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of the contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy, as the Authority deems appropriate. 18. INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION(FTA) TERMS Incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms - The preceding provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by DOT, whether or not expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual provisions required by DOT, as set forth in FTA Circular 4220.1E are hereby incorporated by reference. Anything to the contrary herein notwithstanding, all FTA mandated terms shall be deemed to control in the event of a conflict with other provisions contained in this Agreement. The Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any (name of grantee) requests which would cause(name of grantee)to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions. Page 31 of 31