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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 18768: EDC, LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE ATH SPUR 93 BUSINESS PARK CITY OF PORT ARTHUR Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation Interoffice MEMORANDUM To: City Attorney's Office From: Floyd Batiste, CEO Date: December 10, 2014 Subject: P. R.No. 18768; Council Meeting on December 23, 2014 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ENTER A CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE AT THE SPUR 93 BUSINESS PARK WITH AFFORDABLE LAWN & TRACTOR SERVICES OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS IN AN AMOUNT OF $28,500.00 Cc: City Council Members City Manager FB/pr P.R. No. 18768 12/3/14 pr RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO ENTER INTO A SECOND AND FINAL YEAR RENEWAL OF THE CONTRACT FOR LANDSCAPING AND IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE AT THE SPUR 93 BUSINESS PARK WITH AFFORDABLE LAWN & TRACTOR SERVICE OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,500.00. EDC ACCOUNT NO. 120-1429-582.59-02 WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 12-399, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur (the "City Council") approved the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation (the "PAEDC") entering into a contract for landscaping and irrigation maintenance services with Affordable Lawn& Tractor Service ("Affordable") for PAEDC's Spur 93 Business Park; and WHEREAS, the contractual agreement was the result of Affordable being awarded the contract through the bid process pursuant to §271.9051, Local Government Code as denoted in Exhibit"A"; and WHEREAS, the contract was written with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods; and WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 14-001, the City Council approved the first renewal of the contract; and WHEREAS, on December 1, 2014, the PAEDC Board of Directors approved the second and final year renewal of the contract with Affordable as denoted in Exhibit "B" to provide grass cutting, landscaping and irrigation maintenance in the amount of$28,500.00 for the second and final year renewal. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That the PAEDC is herein authorized to enter into a second and final year renewal of the contract with Affordable for grass cutting, landscaping, and irrigation maintenance in the not-to- exceed amount of$28,500.00 for the second and final year renewal as denoted in Exhibit"B". Section 3. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of A.D., 2014, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Councilmembers NOES: Deloris "Bobbie" Prince, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary #1136038 Page 2 APPROVED: Floyd Batiste, PAEDC CEO APPROVED AS TO FORM: Guy N. Goodson, PAEDC Attorney APPROVED AS TO FORM: Valecia R. Tizen ;City Attorney EXHIBIT "A" CD )J k _ / n FE %, / S. /� / « ® ® ] — E It z c ( = \ 2 , § 0 E , k k 3 / cj \ \ §ro n @ } ` \ 7 7 , m 73 k G _ 3 Z \ 0 -1 \ / 0 0 • q _ = 2 0 / & k' E z ® o 2 t \ a a� m / ® Z 04 #, / > c b :A }\ 2 ° < / ' \ G / 0 / ° m B o £ \ NJ ƒ 0 a \ / 0 R f m • w o \ CD m o » / + @k § §. - / -1 k R ® 2 ® / w @ D NJ 1n E [ ® g ~ m q 0 co / C 2 n ƒ L tAI m 7/ q & - ? m Z G \ � C/1 / _ _ y m m \ "Cu 0 @ % g \ , E Z 2 .A 8 0, E / _ 7 / \ � � / \ \ \ \ 3 G 5, 5 EXHIBIT " B " CONTRACT FOR THE GRASS CUTTING MAINTENANCE OF CITY OF PORT ARTHUR SECTION 4A ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BUSINESS PARK ON HIGHWAY 73 IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS THIS CONTRACT, made the day of ,2015, by and between the City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation, organized under the laws of the State of Texas (the "OWNER") and Lloyd Christian d/b/a Affordable Lawn and Tractor Service,2101 Highway 73, Port Arthur, Texas (the "CONTRACTOR"). In consideration of the payment terms, conditions and agreements set forth herein, OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree as follow: 1. The term of this Contract shall be from February 3, 2015 to February 2, 2016. This is the second and final year renewal. 2. The CONTRACTOR will perform mowing, trimming and removal of litter and debris at the OWNER'S Highway 73 Business Park as stated in the Contract Documents. 3. During the term of this Contract, the CONTRACTOR will furnish at his own expense all of the materials, supplies, tools and equipment, labor and other services necessary to connection therewith, excepting those supplies specifically not required of CONTRACTOR in the Specifications set forth in the Contract Documents. 4. The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all of the work described in the Specifications of the Contract Documents and to comply with the terms therein for the annual cost not to exceed $28,500 and the payments will be prorated monthly. 5. The term"Contract Documents"means and includes the following: a. Contract b. Advertisement for Bids c. Addenda(if any) d. General Information e. Specifications f. Bid g. Notice of Award 6. This Contract shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns. 7. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly authorized officials, duplicate copies of the Contract each of which shall be deemed an original on the first above written. Signed on the day of , 2015. City of Port Arthur Section 4A Economic Development Corporation President ATTEST: Secretary Signed on the day of , 2015. Lloyd Christian d/b/a Affordable Lawn and Tractor Service By: Lloyd Christian Specifications For Economic Development Corporation Business Park Landscape and Irrigation Maintenance Scope of Work: The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, machinery, tools, equipment, fuel and service, to perform and complete all work in an efficient and workman-like manner as specified in the following: General checkup every 2 months to include: 1. Contractor shall consistently maintain all components of the irrigation system in proper working order, as per manufactures specifications,by inspection the entire system on as ongoing basis. 2. Adjusting nozzles,rotors&bubblers for proper coverage. 3. Check for leaks in system. 4. Check for valves that may be sticking. 5. Check filters in pop up sprayers. 6. Check control panels for proper times of watering, frayed wires,wasp nest, an and overall condition. 7. Check to ensure that all heads &valve covers are at proper height to ensure that no damage will occur by mowing equipment. Every 4 months to include: 1. Flush entire system manually at each valve. 2. Check each valve to ensure that it is working properly. 3. Inspect backflow device for leaks. 4. Generate a written report for each inspection performed &submit to EDC office. 5. All sprinkler beads &components of the sprinkler system will be replaced witi original parts. 6. Any damages to the sprinkler system by contractor must be reported to EDC office and must be replaced at contractor's expense. 7. Must be licensed irrigator. 8. No subcontractors. Page 1 of 10 EDC BUSINESS PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE PART 1- GENERAL: 1.01 DESCRIPTION A. This section specifies the requirements for providing landscape mainterance including: 1. Mowing, edging and trimming of turf areas. 2, Pruning o f trees. 3. Weed, cultivation and cleaning of tree dish. 4. Application of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides. 5. General site cleanup,removal oftrash and by-products of maintenance in landscape areas and streets. 1.02 INTENT OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE: The Contractor shall provide Owner with a project site that is attractive in appearance and shall keep plant materials and lawns in a healthy and vigorous condition using accepted horticultural standards. k 1.03 CONTRACTORS PERFORMANCE: The Contractor shall perform all work required to fulfill the intent of tEis section. The workmen shall be neat in appearance, perform their work in a professional manner, keep noise to a minimum and stage their work from a location on the'site out of the-way of the mainstream of the users. The Contractor shall provide all employees with the same uniform clearly identifying the company. In general, the Contractor's presence on the site shall be as inconspicuous as possible. Contractors are not required to submit a Payment and Performance Bond. . --• -- - - ---•-:-by a bid guarantee-of 5%of the first year. The bid guarantee shall be C-er-ti -- ... - ' -- .. . . - out recourse to the City of Port Arthur, or a bid Ind wi rpo e s ue : _. . . .- .-- - ._. ..aid—security shall be submitted with-th- . . :.-: -• • -: _.:, :.- -• at-the-Bidder--will-net-withdraw his bid within' a date of opening of the bids; that if a bid accepted, the bidder will . . . . .. • -e-GW#E This is a one (1) year contract with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods. The City can terminate this contract at its convenience which includes, but not limited to, funding not being available in any budget cycle with thirty (30) days written notice. Page 2 of 10 1.04 NEGLECT AND VANDALISM: A. Turf or plants that are damaged or killed due to Contractor's operation:, negligence or chemicals shall be replaced. B. Structures that are damaged due to the Contractor's operations shall be-eplaced. C. Damage to or thefts of landscaping installations not caused or allowed by the Contractor shall be corrected at Owner expense upon receipt of Owner written authorizatiDn to proceed. 1.05 SUBMITTALS: A. Shop Drawings Product Data, Samples and Record Documents of these specifications, the following shall be submitted: 1. Manufacturer's data including product specifications, application instructions and precautions if any are necessary. 2. Chemical manufacturer's written application instructions. PART 2- PRODUCTS: 2.01 SOIL PRODUCTS: A. Mulch: Organic mulch free from deleterious materials and suitable for top dressing of trees, r shrubs or plants. Mulch shall be well rotted, shredded pine bark mulch, black or dark brown in color. 2.02 CHEMICALS: A. Pre-emergence Weed Control: Eptam 5-6 by Greenlight Products Company, San Antonio, Texas 78217,or approved equal. • B. Herbicide: Roundup by Monsanto, St. Louis,Missouri,or approved equal. C. Insecticides: 1. Ortho Isotox by Ortho Consumer Products Division, Chevron Chemical Company, San Francisco, California 94119, or approved equal. 2. Ortho Diazinon by Ortho Consumer Products Division, or approved equal. 3. Borer Killer by Greenlight Company, San Antonio, Texas 78217,or approved equal. D. Fire Ant Control: Amdro, or approved equal. E. Tree, Groundcover and Shrub Fertilizer:Agriform 20-10-5 formula 21-gram tablets or granular or approved equal. Apply in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. F. Tree and Shrub Deep Feeding Fertilizer: Agriform stakes or tablets. Apply in accordance with manufacturer's specification to trees and shrubs existing prior to landscape installation. G. Turf Fertilizer: Balanced 15-15-15 lawn fertilizer. Apply at 10 pounds per 1,000 square feet. Page 3 of 10 H. Fungicide: I. Systemic Fungicide with Benomyl by Greenlight Products, San Antonio,Texas 78217. 2. General Purpose Fungicide with manganese and zinc by Greenlight Products. I. Supplemental Fertilizer for Acid Loving Plants, Trees and Shrubs: Magno soil acidifier with iron, zinc and sulfur by Magnolia Seed Companies of Texas, P.O. Box 22560, Dallas, Texas 75265. Apply as directed on bag. 2.03 STAKES AND GUYS: A. Tree Stakes: Shall be 7'-0" long Metal"T"stakes. 2.04 MACHINERY: Machinery requirements listed under this Section are not intended to be restrictions of specific manufacturers or models unless so stated. Specific mention of manufacturers is intended as a guide to illustrate the final product of maintenance operations desired. A. Lawn Mowers: Rotary or reel in good working order, finely tunes to protect the turf from excessive exhaust fumes. Blades shall be sharp. B. Turf Edgers: Rigid or flexible blade producing a fine clean edge where turf meets walkways, pavements, curbs,headers or buildings. C. Fertilizer Spreaders: Cyclone.No visible overlapping of applications will be permitted. D. Deep Root Feeder: Ross by Ross Daniels,Incorporated, Des Moines,Towa 50265. E. Pruning Tools: Maintain in good working order and with sharp cutting edges. Disinfect pruning tools after using them to remove diseased limbs. PART 3 - EXECUTION: 3.01 TREES: A. Maintain staking and guying of trees at all times and shall be responsible for any damage to trees caused by chafing or breakage of foliage or limbs coming in conta.t with stakes, ties, guys, eyebolts or bracing materials. Replace broken plant stakes and ties as needed. Where ties are too tight,replace or adjust them. B. Remove suckers from trees in accordance with the Schedule of Article 3.09. C. Edge, weed, fertilize, mulch, and aerate tree saucers in accordance wlh the Schedule of Article 3.09. Page 4 of 10 D. Prune and shape trees in accordance with the Schedule of Article 3.09 Prune out dead wood as per Texas Nursery and Landscape Association standards. E. Control trees insects in accordance with the Schedule of Article 3.09. F. Control disease in accordance with the Schedule of Article 3.09 by either spraying, pruning, and/or removing disease damaged plant material. G. Deep water trees in accordance with the Schedule of Article 3.09 w_th Ross deep root feeder using water only. 3.02 TREE SAUCERS: A. Weed tree saucers in accordance with the Schedule of Article 3.09. Maintain tree saucers at existing size of circumference in a neat circle. Mulch depth shall be two inches. Apply mulch in accordance with the Schedule of Article 3.09. 3.03 TURF MAINTENANCE: A. Mowing: During periods of cool weather, mow at 1-1/2 inches. During hot weather, the cut shall be not lower than 2 in. from the soil. Do not scalp the lawn or cut more than one half the existing top growth in one mowing. Remove or catch the clippings. Do not allow clippings to remain on lawn surface more than four hours. For newly seeded turf areas, mows in accordance with the Schedule of Article 109 when soil is firm enough to support equipment without making ruts. All street curbs shall be edged and mowed within a 20ft. setback from all curbs throughout the Business Park. This shall include weeding areas around all sprinklers, signs, fire hydrants, manhole covers, lift station, and meter boxes. The frontage area of the Business Park must be mowed., edged and maintained from the property-line marker to marker including the drainage ditch area parallel to West Port Arthur Road (Spur 93) curb approximately one half(1/2) mile in distance with a setback of se-ienty five (75) feet from Spur 93 curb, include mowing of Jade Avenue. Ruts caused by contractor's equipment shall be filled at contractor's expense. B. Watering: The established turf should not be kept wet but should dry out somewhat between watering. A twice weekly watering is good under regular conditions, but during the months of May through the end of September, water three times per week. In very hot weather, apply fast watering with fine spray. In shaded areas caused by trees or shrubs, water more frequently. If lawn wilts (shows grey-brown)water more frequently. C. Fertilizing: Fertilize in accordance with the Schedule of Article 3.09, at manufacturer's recommended rate. D. Weed Control: Use extreme care in the use of chemicals for weed control. Apply chemicals after the turf is well established and in a vigorous condition. Bra adl of weeds such as malva, dandelion and plantain can be controlled with applications of selective and recommended herbicides. Always follow label directions fully and carefully;wash sprayer carefully after using herbicides. All vegetation growing through pavements, expansion jo nts, and pavement joints using chemical or machine methods. Page 5 of 10 E. Insects: Control insects with applications of insecticides at the manufacturer's recommended rate. F. Diseases: Where they first appear, spray for diseases with a commercial chemical, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. 3.04 CONTROL OF WEEDS: A. Weeds include,but are not limited to, Johnson Grass,Nut Grass, and Poison Ivy. B. Spray only foliage of grass to be eradicated, as this spray will kill any plant that it contacts. Areas to be sprayed shall be approved by Owner. Application rate shall be as recommended by the manufacturer. C. Apply pre-emergent weed killer in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation and in accordance with the Schedule of Article 3.09. 3.05 USE OF HERBICIDES, INSECTICIDES,STERILANTS, POISON AM)ANIMAL TRAPS: A. The Contractor may use such herbicides, insecticides, sterilants, poison and animal traps as necessary and advantageous in its grounds maintenance activities. Herbicides, insecticides, sterilants, and animal traps shall be used responsibly and complying with Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations. The Contractor assumes all liability either for damage or injury or both resulting from accident or misuse of either these products or equipment or both. Owner retains the right to prohibit the use of any herbicide, insecticide, sterilant,poison, or animal trap that he may judge to be undesirable for any reason. Pesticides included in this Contract shall not require a license or shall not be restricted for use under Texas or federal law. Pesticides shall not carry any state or federal restrictions. B. Products,like weed oil, leaving an undesirable residue or odor shall not be used. C. Owner shall be notified prior to application and advised of any danger associated with the use of these products. D. After Owner approval, apply insecticides in accordance with the Schedule of Article 3.09. The insect control program shall include slugs and snails and advance preventive spraying for twig borers. The Contractor shall be responsible for the choosing of chemicals and insecticides he uses and shall be accountable for any misuse of same. E. After Owner approval, apply the proper fungicide, herbicide and peEticides for the control of pests, weeds and plant diseases or treat cuts on exposed surfaces of trees for disease and pest control on turf and trees. 3.06 GENERAL CLEAN UP: A. Contractor shall dispose of waste materials or refuse from his operations except where agreement is reached with Owner. B. Plant growth shall be prevented in cracks in walks and paved areas, expansion joints, and curb joints. Page 6 of 10 C. Leaves, pine needles,papers,grass clippings or other debris shall be removed in accordance with the Schedule of Article 3.09 as noted under Litter Pickup. D. Litter pickup shall include all debris and litter occurring within the Iinits of right-of-way. Litter pickup and trash can content removal shall be in accordance with Schedule of Article 3.09, under Litter Pickup. E. Mulch beds shall be cleaned of all debris and litter. Mulch which ha 3 been scattered outside of mulch bed or has been washed outside of mulch bed by rain shall be removed so that the areas around mulch beds are always clean and neat. F. Cleanup shall include removal of all trash from on site containers. Contractor shall supply trash can liners. 3.07 SCHEDULE: A. The Contractor shall provide Owner with a written schedule on the first day of each month detailing all work to be performed for that month. B. All work under this Section shall be performed in accordance with the attached Schedule of Article 3.09. 3.08 GUARANTYAND REPLACEMENT: A. Guaranty: All plants provided by contractor shall be guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of written acceptance and shall be alive and in satisfactory growth at the end of the guaranty period. Plants damaged or killed as a result of hail, wind, Iightning, fire, freeze, theft, vandalism, construction operation or occupancy of building are not covered by the guaranty. Where Contractor sees any such damage, he shall list item and locatior and report to Owner. B. Replacement: At any time during the guaranty period, any dead plant shall be replaced within 3 weeks of Owner's request. At the end of the guarantee period any plant that is dead; or 50%or more of the main branch structure dead; or not in satisfactory growth as determined by Owner shall be removed from the site and shall be replaced as soon as normal conditions for planting permit. Plants which die at no fault to the Contractor shall be replaced at a price and size agreed on by Owner and Contractor prior to the replacement. C. Emergency Plan: An emergency plan may be invoked as a result of excessive growth and/or if the contractor is unable to handle the work load. The City reserves the right to utilize additional contractors in any area to reduce the health hazard from excessive growth and contractor's inability to handle the workload in a timely manner. Contractors should report immediately to the CEO of Economic Development, Floyd Batiste, all equipment failires, breakdowns, and rain days in writing within twenty-four (24) hours. Additional mowing can be assigned to other contractors to help alleviate backlogs. Page 7 of 10 a ( / en ' 9 $ m om - 9 w J N W C..) \ -, M n N m � . 2 N m N *4 N \ # > # » & % > ' > _ > k > .1 • # / \ » » > - > » / "4 » > "4 `7 `7 \ 5 / 0 A 2 > > "4 > .4 -7 ® % & QP. / \ > » > > \ "4 � - > , » . > k K * q / N N N N \ / \ w N N N N a k 44 v v ; U § 5 /14\ \ , / - , } 7 \ \ § \ ¢ } } \ { J / . \ \ \ \ 4 / \ / 7 / P.' \ Q cz 7 \ f ± a J ] / R / @ 4 / p % . 0 4 4 & \ / K \ / < 4 / \ § AFFIDAVIT All pages in Offeror's Responses containing statements, letters, etc., shall be signec 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. 11 (( [(3 44:1-4( tr-h-itvb(f_ Firm Name Date ri Authorized Signature Title Um n `A Name(p'ease print) `` Telephone Email STATE: COUNTY:,j At -1a Utip trii2-J SUBSCRIBED AND SWORD to before me by the above named on this the day of "-t U i ,20 i;�. • M•tYly C � 04�• �w4i DARLENE C.GOUDEAUX : k.)(2 • Nobay Public Notary Public 3' �','�= STATE OF TEXa$ • ' ,;`• My Comm.Ex c 10-26.2017 •.`. ti ' . • • •;•T OF THE BID PROPOSAL Page 4ofl0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM CIQ For Vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.S. 1491,80th Leg.,Regular Session. This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176,Local Government Code by a person who has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001 (1-a)with a local governmental entity and the person meets requirements under Section 176.006(a). By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed.See Section 176 006,Local Government Code. A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 176.006,Local Government Code.An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. 1.Name of person who has a business relationship with local governmental entity. tk 2. 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 7'h business day after the date the originally filed questionnaire becomes incomplete or inaccura:e.) 3.Name of a local government officer with whom filer has employment or business relationship. Name of Officer This section(item 3 including subparts A,B,C,&D)must be completed for each officer with whom the f Ier has an employment or other business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a),Local Government Code.Attach additional pages to this Form CIQ as necessary. A. Is the local government officer named in this section receiving or likely to receive taxable income,other than investment income,from the filer of the questionnaire? Yes C No B. Is the filer of the questionnaire receiving or likely to receive taxable income,other than investment income,from or at the direction of the local government officer named in this section AND the taxable income is not received from the local governmental entity? Yes No C. Is the filer of this questionnaire employed by a corporation or other business entity with respect to which the local government Officer serves as an officer or director,or holds an ownership of 10 percent or more? Yes n No D. Describe each employment or business relationship with the local government officer named in this section. 4. Signature of person doing business with the governmental entity Date Page 5 of 10 • • GENERAL INFORMATION: NOTE: It is extremely important that the Vendor, Bidder, and/or Contractor furnish the City of Port Arthur the required information specified in Bid or Proposal Specifications listed in this Bid Package. All bids meeting the intent of this request for bid will be considered for award. BIDDERS TAKING EXCEPTION TO THE SPECIFICATIONS, OR OFFERING SUBSTITUTIONS, SHALL STATE THESE EXCEPTIONS BY ATTACHMENT AS PART OF THE BID. The absence of such a list shall indicate that the bidder has not taken exceptions and the City shall hold the bidder responsible to perform in strict accordance with the specifications of the invitation.The City reserves the right to accept any and all or none of the exception(s)/substitutions(s)deemed to be in the best interest of de 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 tc 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 C ty 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 1TB, the terms "Bid" and Proposal" shall be equivalent. Bidders are cautioned to read the information contained in this ITB carefully and to submit a complete response to all requirements and questions as directed. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: No public official shall have interest in this contract, in accordance with Vernon's Texas Code Annotated,Local Government Code Title 5,Subtitle C,Chapter 171. ETHICS: The bidder shall not offer or accept gifts or anything of value nor enter into any business arrangement with any employee,official or agent of the City of Port Arthur. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS: A prospective bidder must affirmatively demonstrate bidder's responsibility. A prospective bidder mist 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. Page 6 of 10 • 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 Fort 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 tr-e 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 anount, where required, of each item listed. In the event of error or discrepancy in the mathematics,the una 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 : EDC P.O. Box 1089, Port Arthur,Texas 77641. PAYMENT: Payment will be made upon receipt of the original invoice and the acceptance of the goods or services by the City of Port Arthur, in accordance with the State of Texas Prompt Payment Act,Article 601 f V.T.C.S. The City's standard payment terms are net 30,i.e.payment is due 30 days from the date of the invoice. SALES TAX: The City of Port Arthur is exempt by law from payment of Texas Sales Tax and Federal Excise Tax;therefore the proposal shall not include Sales Tax. VENUE: This agreement will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas. This agreement is performable in Port Arthur,Texas,Jefferson County. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, orders, regulations and codes of the federal, state and local governments relating to performance of work herein, INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF CITY: No member of the governing body of the City, and no other officer, employee or agent of the City who exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with Page 7 of 10 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 Iess 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. 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 cf, 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 sl.all violate any of the covenants, agreements or stipulations of this contract,the City shall thereupon ha .e 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 withho.d any payments to the Page Sef10 Contractor for the purpose of set-off until such time as the exact amount of damage due the City from the 1 Contractor is determined. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE: The City may terminate this contact 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 performei until completion and final acceptance by the City. SUB-CONTRACTS: The Contractor shall not execute an agreement with any sib-contractor or permit any sub-contractor to perform any work included in this Contract until he has remived 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 ar 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. 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 erch 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$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. 2. 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. Page 9 of 10 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, Contrack r 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 tc contact the contractor. Page 10 of 10 1 CITY OF PORT ARTHUR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION QUOTE SHEET (Specifications are attached) / [IP 411iii cy r' ` Y', .___j Date of Request: November 7,2013 Services Needed: Economic Development Corporation Business Park Landscape and irrigation Maintenance Quote Due Date&Time: Thursday,November 14,2013 by 3:00 P.M. Delivery: Quotes are to be faxed to(409)962-4445, E-mailed to kvillarreal@paedc.org Delivered to the PAEDC,4173 39th St.Port Arthur Questions,Please contact: Carmelia Staley,Financial Operations Manager,(409)963-0579 Floyd Batiste,CEO,(409)963-0579 ( ITEM# QUANTITY UOM DESCRIPTION MONTHLY COST ANNUAL COST [ E ti $ `'1qt L 1. 12 MTH Landscape Services $ �(}� i 1 2. 12 MTH Irrigation Maintenance $ L, ', �3 $ ..1�A_l:6110 &Repairs TOTAL COST $ g3J Du, d4(1..h-)i-n4c-o[e U-koi-t ( ,JG C � 4- )Di 4;61 ( :fit/ Company Name e_ril,i: Address i 0 :- ---7_....------ Yilr_ ,- , D4 4,t-4-(;t34t,- 16,--1-1 ., Signatu a City,State,Zip U 0l� C%h,3`1,4-a 1 D 1 ,C 1-'t H���.-mil t`--t,.ciej,D try cc a e-,..../ Print Name E-Mail R- . t( ( litO , c (-40; ---ti - (--(qt,, 0 C-L---) I Date t Phone Fax