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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2021-R0458 - Contract 16246 with Auto Glass Co. 11.16.21Resolution No. 2021-R0458 Item No. 6.13 November 16, 2021 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, Service Contract No. 16246 for vehicle windshield and window services as per ITB 21-16166-KM, by and between the City of Lubbock and Phares Auto Glass, Inc. dba Auto Glass Co. of Lubbock, Texas, and related documents. Said Contract is attached hereto and incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the minutes of the City Council. Passed by the City Council on November 16, 2021 L-� DANIEL M. POPE, MAYOR ATTEST: TD-1-h-'t -j , )�7 Reb cca Garza, City Se t APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: & f✓ Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: W&ARAZ K h Leisure, Assistant City Attorney ccdocs/RES.ServiceContract 16166-Auto glass 11.03.21 Resolution No. 2021-R0458 City of Lubbock Contract for Vehicle Windshield and Window Services Contract 16246 THIS CONTRACT made and entered into this 1 6th day of November , 2021, by and between the City of Lubbock ("City"), and Phares Auto Glass, Inc. dba Auto Glass Co., ("Contractor"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock duly advertised for bids for Vehicle Windshield and Window Services and bids were received and duly opened as required by law; and WHEREAS, after careful consideration of the bid submitted by Contractor, the City authorized the execution, in the name of the City of Lubbock a contract with said Contractor covering the purchase and delivery of the said Vehicle Windshield and Window Services. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreement contained herein, as well as the financial consideration hereinafter referred to, the parties hereby covenant and agree as follows: 1. In accordance with City's specifications and Contractor's bid, copies of which are attached hereto and made part hereof, Contractor will deliver to the City, Vehicle Windshield and Window Services and more specifically referred to as Item 1-22 on the bid submitted by the Contractor or in the specifications attached hereto. 2. The City promises and agrees to employ, and does employ, the Contractor to cause to be done the work provided for in this Contract and to complete and finish the same according to the attached specifications, offer, and terms and conditions contained herein. The contract shall be for a term of one (1) year, with the option of two (2), one year extensions, said date of term beginning upon formal approval. All stated annual quantities are approximations of usage during the time period to be covered by pricing established by this bid. Actual usage may be more or less. Order quantities will be determined by actual need. The City of Lubbock does not guarantee any specific amount of compensation, volume, minimum, or maximum amount of services under this bid and resulting contract. The Contractor must maintain the insurance coverage required during the term of this contract including any extensions. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that valid insurance is on file with the Purchasing and Contract Management Department as required by contract or contract may be terminated for non-compliance. 4. Prices quoted shall be set for a period for one (1) year, said date of term beginning upon City Council date of formal approval. The rate may be adjusted upward or downward at this time at a percentage not to exceed the effective change in Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Product Price Index (PPI), which ever is most appropriate for the specific contract for the previous 12-months at the City's discretion, the effective change rate shall be based on either the local or national index average rage for all items. If agreement cannot be reached, the contract is terminated at the end of the current contract period. 5. This contract shall remain in effect until the first of the following occurs: (1) the expiration date, (2) performance of services ordered, or (3) termination of by either party with a 30 day written notice. The City of Lubbock reserves the right to award the canceled contract to the next lowest and best bidder as it deems to be in the best interest of the city. 6. Contractor shall at all times be an independent contractor and not an agent or representative of City with regard to performance of the Services. Contractor shall not represent that it is, or hold itself out as, an agent or representative of City. In no event shall Contractor be authorized to enter into any agreement or undertaking for or on behalf of City. 7. Insurance Requirements SECTION A. Prior to the approval of this contract by the City, the Contractor shall furnish a completed Insurance Certificate to the City, which shall be completed by an agent authorized to bind the named underwriter(s) to the coverages, limits, and termination provisions shown thereon, and which shall furnish and contain all required information referenced or indicated thereon. THE CITY SHALL HAVE NO DUTY TO PAY OR PERFORM UNDER THIS CONTRACT UNTIL SUCH CERTIFICATE SHALL HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO THE CITY. SECTION B. The City reserves the right to review the insurance requirements of this section during the effective period of the contract and to require adjustment of insurance coverages and their limits when deemed necessary and prudent by the City based upon changes in statutory law, court decisions, or the claims history of the industry as well as the Contractor. SECTION C. Subject to the Contractor's right to maintain reasonable deductibles in such amounts as are approved by the City, the Contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect for the duration of this contract, and any extension hereof, at Contractor's sole expense, insurance coverage written by companies approved by the State of Texas and acceptable to the City, in the following type(s) and amount(s): TYPE OF INSURANCE COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT GENERAL LIABILITY ® Commercial General Liability General Aggregate $1,000,000 ❑ Claims Made ® Occurrence Products-Comp/Op AGG X ❑ W/Heavy Equipment Personal & Adv. Injury X ® To Include Products of Complete Operation Endorsements Contractual Liability X Med Exp (Any one Person) X AUTOMOTIVE LIABILITY ® Any Auto ❑ All Owned Autos Owned Autos Per Occurrence $1,000,000 ® WORKERS COMPENSATION — STATUTORY AMOUNTS OR $500,000 OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL AND DISABILITY ® EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY $1,000,000 IER: COPIES OF ENDOSEMENTS ARE REQUIRED City of Lubbock named as additional insured on Auto/General Liability on a primary and non-contributory bases. ® To include products of completed operations endorsement. ® Waiver of subrogation in favor of the Citv ofLubbock on all The Contractor will provide copies of the policies without expense, to the City and all endorsements thereto and may make any reasonable request for deletion, revision, or modification of particular policy terms, conditions, limitations, or exclusions (except where policy provisions are established by law or regulation binding upon either of the parties hereto or the underwriter of any of such policies). Upon such request by the City, the Contractor shall exercise reasonable efforts to accomplish such changes in policy coverages, and shall pay the cost thereof. Any costs will be paid by the Contractor. REQUIRED PROVISIONS The Contractor agrees that with respect to the above required insurance, all insurance contracts and certificate(s) of insurance will contain and state, in writing, on the certificate or its attachment, the following required provisions: a. Name the City of Lubbock and its officers, employees, and elected representatives as additional insureds, (as the interest of each insured may appear) as to all applicable coverage; b. Provide for 30 days notice to the City for cancellation, nonrenewal, or material change; c. Provide for notice to the City at the address shown below by registered mail; d. The Contractor agrees to waive subrogation against the City of Lubbock, its officers, employees, and elected representatives for injuries, including death, property damage, or any other loss to the extent same may be covered by the proceeds of insurance; e. Provide that all provisions of this contract concerning liability, duty, and standard of care together with the indemnification provision, shall be underwritten by contractual liability coverage sufficient to include such obligations within applicable policies. NOTICES The Contractor shall notify the City in the event of any change in coverage and shall give such notices not less than 30 days prior the change, which notice must be accompanied by a replacement CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE. All notices shall be given to the City at the following address: Marta Alvarez, Director of Purchasing & Contract Management City of Lubbock 1314 Avenue K, Floor 9 Lubbock, Texas 79401 SECTION D. Approval, disapproval, or failure to act by the City regarding any insurance supplied by the Contractor shall not relieve the Contractor of full responsibility or liability for damages and accidents as set forth in the contract documents. Neither shall the bankruptcy, insolvency, or denial of liability by the insurance company exonerate the Contractor from liability. 8. Neither the City nor the Contractor shall assign, transfer or encumber any rights, duties or interests accruing from this Contract without the written consent of the other. 9. The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy available to it by law, contract, equity, or otherwise, including without limitation, the right to seek any and all forms of relief in a court of competent jurisdiction. Further, the City shall not be subject to any arbitration process prior to exercising its unrestricted right to seek judicial remedy. The remedies set forth herein are cumulative and not exclusive, and may be exercised concurrently. To the extent of any conflict between this provision and another provision in, or related to, this document, this provision shall control. 10. This agreement includes incorporation of Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms. The preceding provisions include, in part, certain Standard Terms and Conditions required by the Department of Transportation (DOT), whether or not expressly set forth in the preceding contract provisions. All contractual provisions required by DOT, as set forth in FTA Circular 4220.1 F, 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 requests which would cause Citibus to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions. 11. At any time during the term of the contract, or thereafter, the City, or a duly authorized audit representative of the City or the State of Texas, at its expense and at reasonable times, reserves the right to audit Contractor's records and books relevant to all services provided to the City under this Contract. In the event such an audit by the City reveals any errors or overpayments by the City, Contractor shall refund the City the full amount of such overpayments within 30 days of such audit findings, or the City, at its option, reserves the right to deduct such amounts owing the City from any payments due Contractor. 12. All funds for payment by the City under this contract are subject to the availability of an annual appropriation for this purpose by the City. In the event of non -appropriation of funds by the City Council of the City of Lubbock for the goods or services provided under the contract, the City will terminate the contract, without termination charge or other liability, on the last day of the then -current fiscal year or when the appropriation made for the then -current year for the goods or services covered by this contract is spent, whichever event occurs first. If at any time funds are not appropriated for the continuance of this contract, cancellation shall be accepted by the Seller on 30 days prior written notice, but failure to give such notice shall be of no effect and the City shall not be obligated under this contract beyond the date of termination. 13. The Contractor shall not assign or sublet the contract, or any portion of the contract, without written consent from the Director of Purchasing and Contract Management. Should consent be given, the Contractor shall insure the Subcontractor or shall provide proof on insurance from the Subcontractor that complies with all contract Insurance requirements. 14. Contractor acknowledges by supplying any Goods or Services that the Contractor has read, fully understands, and will be in full compliance with all terms and conditions and the descriptive material contained herein and any additional associated documents and Amendments. The City disclaims any terms and conditions provided by the Contractor unless agreed upon in writing by the parties. In the event of conflict between these terms and conditions and any terms and conditions provided by the Contractor, the terms and conditions provided herein shall prevail. The terms and conditions provided herein are the final terms agreed upon by the parties, and any prior conflicting terms shall be of no force or effect. 15. The Contractor (i) does not engage in business with Iran, Sudan or any foreign terrorist organization and (ii) it is not listed by the Texas Comptroller under Section 2252.153, Texas Government Code, as a company known to have contracts with or provide supplies or services to a foreign terrorist organization. As used in the immediately preceding sentence, "foreign terrorist organization" shall have the meaning given such term in Section 2252.151, Texas Government Code. 16. The requirements of Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code, may apply to this contract and the contractor or vendor agrees that the contract can be terminated if the contractor or vendor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter. To the extent Subchapter J, Chapter 552, Government Code applies to this agreement, Contractor agrees to: (1) preserve all contracting information related to the contact as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to the governmental body for the duration of the contract; (2) promptly provide to the governmental body any contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or possession of the entity on request of the governmental body; and (3) on completion of the contract, either: (A) provide at no cost to the governmental body all contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or possession of the entity; or (B) preserve the contracting information related to the contract as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to the governmental body. 17. Pursuant to Section 2271.002 of the Texas Government Code, a) This section applies only to a contract that: (1) is between a governmental entity and a company with 10 or more full-time employees; and (2) has a value of $100,000 or more that is to be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the governmental entity. (b) A governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. 18. The Contractor shall retain all information received from or concerning the City and the City's business in strictest confidence and shall not reveal such information to third parties without prior written consent of the City, unless otherwise required by law. 19. The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the city of Lubbock and its elected officials, officers, agents, and employees from all suits, actions, losses, damages, claims, or liability of any kind, character, type, or description, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all expenses of litigation, court costs, and attorney's fees, for injury or death to any person, or injury to any property, received or sustained by any person or persons or property, to the extent arising out of, related to or occasioned by, the negligent acts of the Contractor, its agents, employees, and/or subcontractors, related to the performance, operations or omissions under this agreement and/or the use or occupation of city owned property. The indemnity obligation provided herein shall survive the expiration or termination of this agreement. 20. This Contract consists of the following documents set forth herein; Invitation to Bid No. 22- 16166-KM, Specifications, and the Bid Form. -----INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK----- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed the day and year first above written. Executed in triplicate. CITY OF LU CK Daniel M. Pope, Mayor ATTEST: Reb ca Garza, City Secr tary CONTRA Bh entative Print Name TS'U� Address Ulbo&k lift -71 4DI PPROVED AS TO CONTENT: City, State, Zip Code z: Dominic Esperat, Interim Directot of Fleet Operations P VED AP TO FORM: 0 M&P4ko Ke li Leisure, Assistant City Attorney II. GENERAL CONDITIONS **** PLEASE READ CAREFULLY **** These General Conditions apply to all bids and become a part of the terms and conditions of any bid submitted. The City shall mean the City of Lubbock. 1Quantities: The quantities appearing in this Invitation to Bid are approximate only and the City reserves the right to increase, decrease or delete any or all items. If the quantities of materials to be furnished are increased, such increase shall be paid for according to the unit prices established for the item. In making its bid hereunder, the Seller expressly recognizes the rights of the City provided herein, and further recognizes that the Seller shall have no claims against the City for anticipated profits for the quantities called for, diminished or deleted. 2 Product Guarantee: Seller guarantees equipment or product offered will meet or exceed specifications identified in this bid invitation. The Seller shall, upon request, replace any equipment or product proved to be defective and make any and all adjustments necessary without any expense to the City. If at any time, the equipment or product cannot satisfactorily meet the requirements of the specifications, the Seller shall upon written request from the City, promptly remove such equipment or product without any further expense to the City. At the City's request, Seller will provide evidence sufficient to demonstrate such equipment or product meets the foregoing. 3 Invoices: Seller shall submit separate invoices, in duplicate, on each purchase order or purchase release after each delivery. Invoices shall indicate the purchase order or purchase release number and the supply agreement number if applicable. Invoices shall be itemized and transportation charges, if any, shall be listed separately. A copy of the bill of lading, and the freight waybill when applicable, shall be attached to the invoice. Mail to Accounts Payable, City of Lubbock, P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, Texas 79457. Payment shall not be due unless and until the Seller shall not be in default under the terms of the contract, and until the above instruments are submitted after delivery. CITY MAY MAKE PAYMENTS FOR PURCHASES UNDER THIS CONTRACT USING THE CITY'S MASTERCARD PURCHASING CARD (PCARD). THE SELLER AGREES TO ACCEPT PCARD PAYMENTS WITHOUT ANY ADDITIONS OR SURCHARGES. 4 Delivery Delay When delivery delay can be foreseen, the Seller shall give prior notice to the Purchasing Director, who shall have the right to extend the delivery date if reasons for delay appear acceptable. The Seller must keep the Purchasing Director informed at all times of the status of the order. 5 Damage Assessment: Default in any manner under the contract, including, but not limited to default on promised delivery, without acceptable reasons, or failure to meet specifications hereunder authorizes the Purchasing Director to purchase goods elsewhere and charge any increase in cost and handling to the defaulting Seller, and/or exercise any and all rights available to it by law, equity and/or under the terms of the contract. Every effort will be made by the Purchasing Office to locate the goods at the same or better price as than originally contracted. 6 Late Delivery Fee: The City will also have the option to charge the vendor a fee of $50.00 per vehicle per day for late delivery. Late fee applies when vendor has not requested and received prior written permission and approval from the ordering entity to make delivery after the number of days established by the contract or the purchase. 7 Packaging: Seller will package goods in accordance with good commercial practice. Each shipping container shall be clearly and permanently marked as follows: (a) Seller's name and address. (b) Consignee's name, address and purchase order or purchase release number and the supply agreement number if applicable, (c) Container number and total number of containers, e.g., box 1 of 4 boxes, and (d) the number of the container bearing the packing slip. Seller shall bear cost of packaging unless otherwise provided. Goods shall be suitably packed to secure lowest transportation costs and to conform with requirements of common carriers and any applicable specifications. The City's count or weight shall be final and conclusive on shipments not accompanied by packing lists. 8 Delivery Time: Deliveries will be accepted only during receiving hours: 9:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, except on City holidays, at the designated location. 9 Damage: The City assumes no liability for goods delivered in damaged or unacceptable condition. The Seller must handle all claims with carriers, and in case of damaged goods, shall ship replacement goods immediately upon notification by the City. 10 No Warranty By The City Against Infringements: As part of the contract for sale, Seller agrees to ascertain whether goods manufactured in accordance with the specifications attached to the contract will give rise to the rightful claim of any third person by way of infringement of the like. The City makes no warranty that the production of goods according to the specification will not give rise to such a claim, and in no event shall The City be liable to Seller for indemnification in the event that Seller is sued on the grounds of infringement or the like. If Seller is of the opinion that an infringement or the like will result, he will notify the City to this effect in writing within two weeks after the signing of the contract. If the City does not receive notice and is subsequently held liable for the infringement or the like, Seller will save The City harmless. If Seller in good faith ascertains the production of the goods in accordance with the specifications will result in infringement or the like, the contract shall be null and void. 11 Material Safety Data Sheets: Seller shall provide the City of Lubbock with current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each chemical defined as hazardous under the Texas Hazard Communication Act (every chemical bearing any manner of warning label on the container) to comply with provisions of the Texas Hazard Communication Act, Title 6, Subchapter D, Chapter 502, Texas Health and Safety Code Ann. (This Act is corollary to OSHA Standard 29 CRF 1910.1200, which is generally known as the Right to Know Law.) 12 Shipment Under Reservation Prohibited: Seller is not authorized to ship the goods under reservation and no tender of a bill of lading will operate as a tender of goods. 13 Title & Risk Of Loss: The title and risk of loss of the goods shall not pass to the City until the City actually receives and takes possession of the goods at the point or points of delivery as provided herein. 14 No Replacement of Defective Tender: Every tender of delivery of goods must fully comply with all provisions of the contract as to time of delivery, quality and the like. If a tender is made which does not fully conform, this shall constitute a breach of the contract and Seller shall not have the right to substitute a conforming tender, provided, where the time for performance has not yet expired, the Seller may reasonably notify the City of his intention to cure and may then make a conforming tender within the Contract time but not afterward. 15 Gratuities: The City may, by written notice to the Seller, cancel the contract or purchase order without liability to Seller if it is determined by the City that gratuities, in the form of entertainment, gifts or otherwise, were offered or given by the Seller, or any agent or representative of the Seller, to any officer or employee of the City of Lubbock with a view toward securing a contract or securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or amending, or the making of any determinations with respect to the performing of such a contract. In the event the Contract is canceled by the City pursuant to this provision, the City shall be entitled, in addition to any other rights and remedies, to recover or withhold the amount of the cost incurred by Seller in providing such gratuities. 16 SSRecial Tools & Test Equipment: If the price stated on the face hereof includes the cost of any special tooling or special test equipment fabricated or required by Seller for the purpose of filing this order, such special tooling or equipment and any process sheets related thereto shall become the property of the City and to the extent feasible shall be identified by the Seller as such. 17 Non -Arbitration: The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy available to it by law, contract, equity, or otherwise, including without limitation, the right to seek any and all forms of relief in a court of competent jurisdiction. Further, the City shall not be subject to any arbitration process prior to exercising its unrestricted right to seek judicial remedy. The remedies set forth herein are cumulative and not exclusive, and may be exercised concurrently. To the extent of any conflict between this provision and another provision in, or related to, this document, this provision shall control. 18 Warranty -Price: a. The price to be paid by the City shall be that contained in Seller's bid which Seller warrants to be no higher than Seller's current prices on orders by other parties for products of the kind and specification covered by the contract for similar quantities under similar or like conditions and methods of purchase. In the event Seller breaches this warranty, the prices of the items shall be reduced to the Seller's current prices on orders by other, or in the alternative. The City may cancel the contract without liability to Seller for breach or Seller's actual expenses. b. The Seller warrants that no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to solicit or secure the contract upon an agreement or understanding for commission, percentage brokerage, or contingent fee excepting bona fide employees of bona fide established commercial or selling agencies maintained by the Seller for the purpose of securing business. For breach or violation of this warranty the City shall have the right in addition to any other right or rights to cancel the contract without liability and to deduct from the Contract price, or otherwise recover the full amount of such claimed commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee. 19 Safety Warranter Seller warrants that the product sold to the City shall conform to the standards promulgated by the U. S. Department of Labor under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and/or any other governmental agency standards or regulations. In the event the product does not conform to each OSHA or other standards, Seller shall be in default hereunder, and the City may exercise and of the remedy provided for herein, including but not limited to return of the product for correction or replacement at the Seller's expense. In the event Seller fails to make the appropriate correction within a reasonable time, correction made by the City will be at the Seller's expense 20 Right of Inspection: The City shall have the right to inspect the goods at delivery before accepting them. 21 Vendor retrieval of Vehicles: Vendor shall remove noncompliant vehicles (s) form City premises within five working days after receiving written notification from the ordering entity. If vehicle is not removed by vendor within the five working days time frame, the city may arrange for vehicles to be removed and secured by a local towing and storage facility. Vendor will be responsible for payment of all related towing and storage charges. The City will not be responsible for payment of all related towing and storage charges. The City will not be responsible for liable for damage or loss of noncompliant vehicles with remain on City premises, or which are removed by towing company, five working days after vendor is notification. 22 Cancellation: The City shall have the right to cancel for default all or any part of the undelivered portion of this order if Seller breaches any of the terms hereof including warranties of Seller or if the Seller becomes insolvent and/or files bankruptcy or has bankruptcy filed against it. Such right to cancellation is in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies which the City may have in law, equity or hereunder. 23 Termination: the City may terminate the contract or purchase order in whole, or in part. Termination hereunder shall be effected by the delivery to the Seller of a "Notice of Termination" specifying the extent to which the contract or purchase order is terminated and the date upon which such termination becomes effective. In the event of said termination, in whole or in part, provided that Seller shall not be in default under the Contract, the Seller shall be entitled to payment only for goods actually delivered, and/or services actually performed under and in compliance with the terms of the contract or purchase order. 24 Force Majeure: Neither party shall be held responsible for losses or damages hereunder, if the fulfillment of any terms of provisions of the contract is delayed or prevented by strike, walkouts, acts of God, or public enemy, fire, or flood. 25 Assignment -Delegation: ag tion: No right or interest in the contract shall be assigned or delegation of any obligation made by Seller without the written permission of the City. Any attempted assignment or delegation by Seller shall be wholly void and totally ineffective for all purposes unless made in conformity with this paragraph. 26 Waiver: No claim or right arising out of a breach of the contract can be discharged in whole or in part by a waiver or renunciation of the claim or right unless the waiver or renunciation is supported by consideration and is in writing signed by the aggrieved party. 27 Interpretation -Parole Evidence: This writing, plus any specifications for bids and performance provided by the City in its advertisement for bids and any other document provided by Seller as part of his bid, is intended by the parties as a final expression of their agreement and is intended also as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their agreement. Whenever a term defined by the Uniform Commercial Code is used in the contract, the definition contained in the Code is to control. 28 Applicable Law: The Contract shall be governed by the Uniform Commercial Code. Wherever the term "Uniform Commercial Code" is used, it shall be construed as meaning the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted in the State of Texas as effective and in force on the date of the contract. 29 Right To Assurance: Whenever one party to the contract in good faith has reason to question the other parry's intent to perform he may demand that the other party give written assurance of this intent to perform. In the event that a demand is made and no assurance is given within five (5) days, the demanding party may treat this failure as an anticipatory repudiation of the Contract. 30 Indemnification: Seller shall indemnify, defend, keep and save harmless the City, its agents, officials and employees, against all injuries, deaths, loss, damages, claims, patent claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs and expenses, which may in anywise arise or accrue against the City in consequence of the granting of the contract or which may anywise result there from, whether or not it shall be alleged or determined that the act was caused through negligence or omission of the Seller or its employees, or of the subcontractor or assignee or its employees, if any, and the Seller shall, at his own expense, appear, defend and pay all charges of attorneys and all costs and other expenses arising there from or incurred in connection therewith, and, if any judgment shall be rendered against the City in any such action, the Seller shall, at its own expenses, satisfy discharge the same. Seller expressly understands and agrees that any bond required by the contract, or otherwise provided by Seller, shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the City as herein provided. 31 Nonappropriation: All funds for payment by the City under this contract are subject to the availability of an annual appropriation for this purpose by the City. In the event of nonappropriation of funds by the City Council of the City of Lubbock for the goods or services provided under the contract, the City will terminate the contract, without termination charge or other liability, on the last day of the then -current fiscal year or when the appropriation made for the then -current year for the goods or services covered by this contract is spent, whichever event occurs first. If at any time funds are not appropriated for the continuance of this contract, cancellation shall be accepted by the Seller on thirty (30) days prior written notice, but failure to give such notice shall be of no effect and the City shall not be obligated under this contract beyond the date of termination. 32 Time: It is hereby expressly agreed and understood that time is of the essence for the performance of the contract, and failure by Seller to meet the time specifications of the contract will cause Seller to be in default of the contract. 33 Silence of Specification: The apparent silence of specifications as to any detail, or the apparent omission from it of a detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best commercial products and practices are to prevail and that only material and workmanship of the finest quality are to be used. All interpretations of the specifications in this bid shall be made on the basis of this statement. The items furnished under this contract shall be new, unused, of the latest product in production to commercial trade, and shall be of the highest quality as to materials used and workmanship. Manufacturer furnishing these shall be experienced in design and construction of such items and shall be an established supplier of the item bid. 34 Environmental Stewardship The City of Lubbock is fully committed to environmental excellence. It is the policy of the City to demonstrate sound environmental performance by controlling and mitigating the environmental impact of City activities, operations, and services. This commitment extends to the procurement and contracting process. Contractors and suppliers selected to provide services and materials to the City are required to uphold an equally high standard. To that end all contractors and suppliers hired by the City agree to maintain full compliance with any and all applicable environmental regulations. In addition, contractors and suppliers agree to implement whatever processes and procedures necessary to reduce and eliminate pollution and wastes and conserve natural resources while under contract with the City. To the greatest extent possible, while still delivering the highest quality service or material, City contractors and suppliers, as well as any sub -contractors under their supervision, will: • minimize waste and pollution generation; • conserve natural resources and energy; • minimize the use of hazardous materials by choosing the least toxic - yet effective - materials and products; • use the highest available post -consumer content materials and products; • recycle and/or reuse as much as is possible, waste materials; and • incorporate into project design energy efficient fixtures, appliances and mechanical equipment. 35 The City Right to Audit At any time during the term of the contract, or thereafter, the City, or a duly authorized audit representative of the City or the State of Texas, at its expense and at reasonable times, reserves the right to audit Contractor's records and books relevant to all services provided to the City under this Contract. In the event such an audit by the City reveals any errors or overpayments by the City, Contractor shall refund the City the full amount of such overpayments within thirty (30) days of such audit findings, or the City, at its option, reserves the right to deduct such amounts owing the City from any payments due Contractor. 36. Contractor Acknowledizes Contractor acknowledges by supplying any Goods or Services that the Contractor has read, fully understands, and will be in full compliance with all terms and conditions and the descriptive material contained herein and any additional associated documents and Amendments. The City disclaims any terms and conditions provided by the Contractor unless agreed upon in writing by the parties. In the event of conflict between these terms and conditions and any terms and conditions provided by the Contractor, the terms and conditions provided herein shall prevail. The terms and conditions provided herein are the final terms agreed upon by the parties, and any prior conflicting terms shall be of no force or effect. 37. Confidentiality The Contractor shall retain all information received from or concerning the City and the City's business in strictest confidence and shall not reveal such information to third parties without prior written consent of the City, unless otherwise required by law. 38. Indemnity The Contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the city of Lubbock and its elected officials, officers, agents, and employees from all suits, actions, losses, damages, claims, or liability of any kind, character, type, or description, including without limiting the generality of the foregoing, all expenses of litigation, court costs, and attorney's fees, for injury or death to any person, or injury to any property, received or sustained by any person or persons or property, to the extent arising out of, related to or occasioned by, the negligent acts of the Contractor, its agents, employees, and/or subcontractors, related to the performance, operations or omissions under this agreement and/or the use or occupation of city owned property. The indemnity obligation provided herein shall survive the expiration or termination of this agreement. Federal Clauses 1 NO GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION TO THIRD PARTIES. No Government Obligation to Third Parties. All contracts except micro -purchases ($3,000 or less, except for construction contracts over $2,000) (1) The municipal corporation and contractor acknowledge and agree that, notwithstanding any concurrence by the US Government in or approval of the solicitation or award of the underlying contract, absent the express written consent by the US Government, the US Government is not a party to this contract and shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to the municipal corporation, the contractor or any other party (whether or not a party to that contract) pertaining to any matter resulting from the underlying contract. (2) Contractor agrees to include the above clause in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with FTA assistance. It is further agreed that the clause shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to its provisions. 2 PROGRAM FRAUD AND FALSE OR FRAUDULENT STATEMENT AND RELATED ACTS. All contracts except micro -purchases ($3,000 or less, except for construction contracts over $2,000) (1) Contractor acknowledges that the provisions of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986, as amended, 31 USC 3801 et seq. and USDOT regulations, "Program Fraud Civil Remedies," 49 CFR 31, apply to its actions pertaining to this project. Upon execution of the underlying contract, 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 FTA assisted project for which this contract work is being performed. In addition to other penalties that may be applicable, contractor further acknowledges that if it makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submittal, or certification, the US Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act (1986) on contractor to the extent the US Government deems appropriate. (2) If contractor makes, or causes to be made, a false, fictitious, or fraudulent claim, statement, submittal, or certification to the US Government under a contract connected with a project that is financed in whole or in part with FTA assistance under the authority of 49 USC 5307, the Government reserves the right to impose the penalties of 18 USC 1001 and 49 USC 5307(n)(1) on contractor, to the extent the US Government deems appropriate. (3) Contractor shall include the above two clauses in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with FTA assistance. The clauses shall not be modified, except to identify the subcontractor who will be subject to the provisions. 3 ACCESS TO RECORDS AND REPORTS. Applicability — As shown below. These requirements do not apply to micro- purchases ($3,000 or less, except for construction contracts over $2,000) The following access to records requirements apply to this Contract: 1. Where the purchaser is not a State but a local government and is an FTA recipient or a subgrantee of FTA recipient in accordance with 49 CFR 18.36(i), contractor shall provide the purchaser, the FTA, the US Comptroller General or their authorized representatives access to any books, documents, papers and contractor records which are pertinent to this contract for the purposes of making audits, examinations, excerpts and transcriptions. Contractor shall also, pursuant to 49 CFR 633.17, provide authorized FTA representatives, including any PMO contractor, access to contractor's records and construction sites pertaining to a capital project, defined at 49 USC 5302(a)l, which is receiving FTA assistance through the programs described at 49 USC 5307, 5309 or 5311. 2. Where the purchaser is a State and is an FTA recipient or a subgrantee of FTA recipient in accordance with 49 CFR 633.17, contractor shall provide the purchaser, authorized FTA representatives, including any PMO Contractor, access to contractor's records and construction sites pertaining to a capital project, defined at 49 USC 5302(a)l, which receives FTA assistance through the programs described at 49 USC 5307, 5309 or 5311. By definition, a capital project excludes contracts of less than the simplified acquisition threshold currently set at $100,000.3. 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 an FTA recipient or a subgrantee of FTA recipient in accordance with 49 CFR 19.48, contractor shall provide the purchaser, the FTA, the US Comptroller General or their authorized representatives, 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. 4. Where a purchaser which is an FTA recipient or a subgrantee of FTA recipient in accordance with 49 USC 5325(a) enters into a contract for a capital project or improvement (defined at 49 USC 5302(a)l) through other than competitive bidding, contractor shall make available records related to the contract to the purchaser, the Secretary of USDOT and the US Comptroller General or any authorized officer or employee of any of them for the purposes of conducting an audit and inspection. 5. Contractor shall permit any of the foregoing parties to reproduce by any means whatsoever or to copy excerpts and transcriptions as reasonably needed. 6. Contractor shall maintain all books, records, accounts and reports required under this contract for a period of not less than three (3) 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 municipal corporation, FTA Administrator, US Comptroller General, or any of their authorized representatives, have disposed of all such litigation, appeals, claims or exceptions related thereto. Re: 49 CFR 18.39(i)(11). FTA does not require the inclusion of these requirements in subcontracts. 4 FEDERAL CHANGES. All Contracts except micro -purchases ($3,000 or less, except for construction contracts over $2,000) Contractor shall comply with all applicable FTA regulations, policies, procedures and directives, including without limitation those listed directly or by reference in the Master Agreement between the purchaser and FTA, as they may be amended or promulgated from time to time during the term of the contract. Contractor's failure to comply shall constitute a material breach of the contract. CIVIL RIGHTS REQUIREMENTS. All contracts except micro -purchases ($3,000 or less, except for construction contracts over $2,000) The following requirements apply to the underlying contract: (1) Nondiscrimination - In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 USC 2000d, Sec. 303 of the Age Discrimination Act (1975), as amended, 42 USC 6102, Sec. 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990), 42 USC 12132, and 49 USC 5332, contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age or disability. Contractor shall also comply with applicable Federal implementing regulations and other requirements FTA may issue. (2) Equal Employment Opportunity - The following equal employment opportunity requirements apply to the underlying contract: (a) Race, Color, Creed, National Origin, Sex - In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, 42 USC 2000e, and 49 USC 5332, contractor shall comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity requirements of USDOL, "Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, USDOL," 41 CFR 60 et seq., (implementing Executive Order No. 11246, "Equal Employment Opportunity," as amended by Executive Order No. 11375, "Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity," 42 USC 2000e), and any applicable Federal statutes, executive orders, regulations, and policies that may in the future affect construction activities undertaken in the course of the project. Contractor shall 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, contractor shall comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue. (b) Age - In accordance with Sec. 4 of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (1967), as amended, 29 USC 623 and 49 USC 5332, contractor shall refrain from discrimination against present and prospective employees for reason of age. Contractor shall also comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue. (c) Disabilities - In accordance with Sec. 102 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, 42 USC 12112, contractor shall comply with the requirements of US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Regulations to Implement Equal Employment Provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 29 CFR 1630, pertaining to employment of persons with disabilities. Contractor shall also comply with any implementing requirements FTA may issue. (3) Contractor shall include these requirements in each subcontract financed in whole or in part with FTA assistance, modified only if necessary to identify the affected parties. INCORPORATION OF FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA) TERMS. All contracts except micro- purchases ($3,000 or less, except for construction contracts over $2,000) 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 4220.1 E, 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. Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform any act, or refuse to comply with any City requests which would cause the City to be in violation of the FTA terms and conditions. 7 ENERGY CONSERVATION All Contracts except micro -purchases ($3,000 or less, except for construction contracts over $2,000) Contractor shall comply with mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency, stated in the state energy conservation plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy & Conservation Act. 8 TERMINATION All Contracts over $10,000, except contracts with nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher learning, where the threshold is $100,000 a. Termination for Convenience (General Provision) the municipal corporation may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, at any time by written notice to contractor when it is in the municipal corporation's best interest. Contractor shall be paid its costs, including contract close-out costs, and profit on work performed up to the time of termination. Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to the municipal corporation. If contractor is in possession of any the municipal corporation property, contractor shall account for same, and dispose of it as the municipal corporation directs. b. Termination for Default [Breach or Cause] (General Provision) If contractor does not deliver items in accordance with the contract delivery schedule, or, if the contract is for services, and contractor fails to perform in the manner called for in the contract, or if contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of the contract, the municipal corporation may terminate this contract for default. Termination shall be effected by serving a notice of termination to contractor setting forth the manner in which contractor is in default. Contractor shall only be paid the contract price for supplies delivered and accepted, or for services performed in accordance with the manner of performance set forth in the contract. If it is later determined by the municipal corporation that contractor had an excusable reason for not performing, such as a strike, fire, or flood, events which are not the fault of or are beyond the control of contractor, the municipal corporation, after setting up a new delivery or performance schedule, may allow contractor to continue work, or treat the termination as a termination for convenience. c. Opportunity to Cure (General Provision) the municipal corporation in its sole discretion may, in the case of a termination for breach or default, allow contractor an appropriately short period of time in which to cure the defect. In such case, the notice of termination shall state the time period in which cure is permitted and other appropriate conditions If contractor fails to remedy to the municipal corporation's satisfaction the breach or default or any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Contract within ten (10) days after receipt by contractor or written notice from the municipal corporation setting forth the nature of said breach or default, the municipal corporation shall have the right to terminate the Contract without any further obligation to contractor. Any such termination for default shall not in any way operate to preclude the municipal corporation from also pursuing all available remedies against contractor and its sureties for said breach or default. d. Waiver of Remedies for any Breach In the event that the municipal corporation elects to waive its remedies for any breach by contractor of any covenant, term or condition of this Contract, such waiver by the municipal corporation shall not limit its remedies for any succeeding breach of that or of any other term, covenant or condition of this Contract. e. Termination for Convenience (Professional or Transit Service Contracts) the municipal corporation, by written notice, may terminate this contract, in whole or in part, when it is in the municipal corporation's interest. If the contract is terminated, the municipal corporation shall be liable only for payment under the payment provisions of this contract for services rendered before the effective date of termination f. Termination for Default (Supplies and Service) If contractor fails to deliver supplies or to perform the services within the time specified in this contract or any extension or if the contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, the municipal corporation may terminate this contract for default. the municipal corporation shall terminate by delivering to contractor a notice of termination specifying the nature of default. Contractor shall only be paid the contract price for supplies delivered and accepted, or services performed in accordance with the manner or performance set forth in this contract. If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if termination had been issued for the municipal corporation's convenience. g. Termination for Default (Transportation Services) If contractor fails to pick up the commodities or to perform the services, including delivery services, within the time specified in this contract or any extension or if contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, the municipal corporation may terminate this contract for default. The municipal corporation shall terminate by delivering to contractor a notice of termination specifying the nature of default. Contractor shall only be paid the contract price for services performed in accordance with the manner of performance set forth in this contract. If this contract is terminated while contractor has possession of the municipal corporation goods, contractor shall, as directed by the municipal corporation, protect and preserve the goods until surrendered to the municipal corporation or its agent. Contractor and the municipal corporation shall agree on payment for the preservation and protection of goods. Failure to agree on an amount shall be resolved under the Dispute clause. If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if termination had been issued for the municipal corporation's convenience. h. Termination for Default (Construction) If contractor refuses or fails to prosecute the work or any separable part, with the diligence that will insure its completion within the time specified, or any extension, or fails to complete the work within this time, or if contractor fails to comply with any other provisions of this contract, the municipal corporation may terminate this contract for default. the municipal corporation shall terminate by delivering to contractor a notice of termination specifying the nature of default. In this event, the municipal corporation may take over the work and compete it by contract or otherwise, and may take possession of and use any materials, appliances, and plant on the work site necessary for completing the work. Contractor and its sureties shall be liable for any damage to the municipal corporation resulting from contractor's refusal or failure to complete the work within specified time, whether or not contractor's right to proceed with the work is terminated. This liability includes any increased costs incurred by the municipal corporation in completing the work. Contractor's right to proceed shall not be terminated nor shall contractor be charged with damages under this clause if. 1. Delay in completing the work arises from unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of contractor. Examples of such causes include: acts of God, acts of the municipal corporation, acts of another contractor in the performance of a contract with the recipient, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes; and 2. Contractor, within 10 days from the beginning of any delay, notifies the municipal corporation in writing of the causes of delay. If in the municipal corporation's judgment, delay is excusable, the time for completing the work shall be extended. the municipal corporation's judgment shall be final and conclusive on the parties, but subject to appeal under the Disputes clauses. If, after termination of contractor's right to proceed, it is determined that contractor was not in default, or that the delay was excusable, the rights and obligations of the parties will be the same as if termination had been issued for the municipal corporation's convenience. i. Termination for Convenience or Default (Architect & Engineering) the municipal corporation may terminate this contract in whole or in part, for the municipal corporation's convenience or because of contractor's failure to fulfill contract obligations. The municipal corporation shall terminate by delivering to contractor a notice of termination specifying the nature, extent and effective date of termination. Upon receipt of the notice, contractor shall (1) immediately discontinue all services affected (unless the notice directs otherwise), and (2) deliver to the municipal corporation all data, drawings, specifications, reports, estimates, summaries and other information and materials accumulated in performing this contract, whether completed or in process. If termination is for the municipal corporation's convenience, it shall make an equitable adjustment in the contract price but shall allow no anticipated profit on unperformed services. If termination is for contractor's failure to fulfill contract obligations, the municipal corporation may complete the work by contact or otherwise and contractor shall be liable for any additional cost incurred by the municipal corporation. If, after termination for failure to fulfill contract obligations, it is determined that contractor was not in default, the rights and obligations of the parties shall be the same as if termination had been issued for the municipal corporation's convenience. j. Termination for Convenience or Default (Cost -Type Contracts) the municipal corporation may terminate this contract, or any portion of it, by serving a notice or termination on contractor. The notice shall state whether termination is for convenience of the municipal corporation or for default of contractor. If termination is for default, the notice shall state the manner in which contractor has failed to perform the requirements of the contract. Contractor shall account for any property in its possession paid for from funds received from the municipal corporation, or property supplied to contractor by the municipal corporation. If termination is for default, the municipal corporation may fix the fee, if the contract provides for a fee, to be paid to contractor in proportion to the value, if any, of work performed up to the time of termination. Contractor shall promptly submit its termination claim to the municipal corporation and the parties shall negotiate the termination settlement to be paid to contractor. If termination is for the municipal corporation's convenience, contractor shall be paid its contract close-out costs, and a fee, if the contract provided for payment of a fee, in proportion to the work performed up to the time of termination. If, after serving a notice of termination for default, the municipal corporation determines that contractor has an excusable reason for not performing, such as strike, fire, flood, events which are not the fault of and are beyond the control of contractor, the municipal corporation, after setting up a new work schedule, may allow contractor to continue work, or treat the termination as a termination for convenience. 9 GOVERNMENT -WIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NON - PROCUREMENT). This contract is a covered transaction for purposes of 49 CFR Part 29. As such, Contractor is required to verify that none of 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. 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 municipal corporation. If it is later determined that the bidder or proposer knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to remedies available to The City, 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 proposer further agrees to include a provision requiring such compliance in its lower tier covered transactions. 10 DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE). Contracts over $3,000 awarded on the basis of a bid or proposal offering to use DBEs (a) This contract is subject to the requirements of Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26, Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprises in Department of Transportation Financial Assistance Programs. The national goal for participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) is 10%. The municipal corporation's overall goal for DBE participation is listed elsewhere. If a separate contract goal for DBE participation has been established for this procurement, it is listed elsewhere. (b) Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex in the performance of this contract. Contractor shall carry out applicable requirements of 49 CFR Part 26 in the award and administration of this DOT -assisted contract. Failure by Contractor to carry out these requirements is a material breach of this contract, which may result in the termination of this contract or such other remedy as The City deems appropriate. Each subcontract Contractor signs with a subcontractor must include the assurance in this paragraph (see 49 CFR 26.13(b)). (c) If a separate contract goal has been established, Bidders/offerors are required to document sufficient DBE participation to meet these goals or, alternatively, document adequate good faith efforts to do so, as provided for in 49 CFR 26.53. d. If no separate contract goal has been established, the successful bidder/offeror will be required to report its DBE participation obtained through race -neutral means throughout the period of performance. e. The contractor is required to pay its subcontractors performing work related to this contract for satisfactory performance of that work no later than 30 days after the contractor's receipt of payment for that work from the municipal corporation. In addition, the contractor may nothold retainage from its subcontractors or must return any retainage payments to those subcontractors within 30 days after the subcontractor's work related to this contract is satisfactorily completed or must return any retainage payments to those subcontractors within 30 days after incremental acceptance of the subcontractor's work by the municipal corporation and contractor's receipt of the partial retainage payment related to the subcontractor's work. f. The contractor must promptly notify the municipal corporation whenever a DBE subcontractor performing work related to this contract is terminated or fails to complete its work, and must make good faith efforts to engage another DBE subcontractor to perform at least the same amount of work. The contractor may not terminate any DBE subcontractor and perform that work through its own forces or those of an affiliate without prior written consent of the municipal corporation. 11 TRANSIT EMPLOYEE PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS The Contractor agrees to the comply with applicable transit employee protective requirements as follows: a. General Transit Employee Protective Requirements - To the extent that FTA determines that transit operations are involved, the Contractor agrees to carry out the transit operations work on the underlying contract in compliance with terms and conditions determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor to be fair and equitable to protect the interests of employees employed under this contract and to meet the employee protective requirements of 49 U.S.C. A 5333(b), and U.S. DOL guidelines at 29 C.F.R. Part 215, and any amendments thereto. These terms and conditions are identified in the letter of certification from the U.S. DOL to FTA applicable to the FTA Recipient's project from which Federal assistance is provided to support work on the underlying contract. The Contractor agrees to carry out that work in compliance with the conditions stated in that U.S. DOL letter. The requirements of this subsection (1), however, do not apply to any contract financed with Federal assistance provided by FTA either for projects for elderly individuals and individuals with disabilities authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5310(a)(2), or for projects for nonurbanized areas authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5311. Alternate provisions for those projects are set forth in subsections (b) and (c) of this clause. b. Transit Employee Protective Requirements for Projects Authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5310(a)(2) for Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities - If the contract involves transit operations financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5310(a)(2), and if the U.S. Secretary of Transportation has determined or determines in the future that the employee protective requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b) are necessary or appropriate for the state and the public body subrecipient for which work is performed on the underlying contract, the Contractor agrees to carry out the Project in compliance with the terms and conditions determined by the U.S. Secretary of Labor to meet the requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 5333(b), U.S. DOL guidelines at 29 C.F.R. Part 215, and any amendments thereto. These terms and conditions are identified in the U.S. DOL's letter of certification to FTA, the date of which is set forth Grant Agreement or Cooperative Agreement with the state. The Contractor agrees to perform transit operations in connection with the underlying contract in compliance with the conditions stated in that U.S. DOL letter. c. Transit Employee Protective Requirements for Projects Authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5311 in Nonurbanized Areas - If the contract involves transit operations financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance authorized by 49 U.S.C. § 5311, the Contractor agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the Special Warranty for the Nonurbanized Area Program agreed to by the U.S. Secretaries of Transportation and Labor, dated May 31,1979, and the procedures implemented by U.S. DOL or any revision thereto. d. The Contractor also agrees to include the any applicable requirements in each subcontract involving transit operations financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FTA. 12. PRIVACY ACT (APR 1984) (a) The Contractor agrees to- (1) Comply with the Privacy Act of 1974 (the Act) and the agency rules and regulations issued under the Act in the design, development, or operation of any system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function when the contract specifically identifies— (i) The systems of records; and (ii) The design, development, or operation work that the contractor is to perform; (2) Include the Privacy Act notification contained in this contract in every solicitation and resulting subcontract and in every subcontract awarded without a solicitation, when the work statement in the proposed subcontract requires the redesign, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals that is subject to the Act; and (3) Include this clause, including this paragraph (3), in all subcontracts awarded under this contract which requires the design, development, or operation of such a system of records. (b) In the event of violations of the Act, a civil action may be brought against the agency involved when the violation concerns the design, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function, and criminal penalties may be imposed upon the officers or employees of the agency when the violation concerns the operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function. For purposes of the Act, when the contract is for the operation of a system of records on individuals to accomplish an agency function, the Contractor is considered to be an employee of the agency. (c)(1) "Operation of a system of records," as used in this clause, means performance of any of the activities associated with maintaining the system of records, including the collection, use, and dissemination of records. (2) "Record," as used in this clause, means any item, collection, or grouping of information about an individual that is maintained by an agency, including, but not limited to, education, financial transactions, medical history, and criminal or employment history and that contains the person's name, or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, such as a fingerprint or voiceprint or a photograph. (3) "System of records on individuals," as used in this clause, means a group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual. City of Lubbock, TX ITB 21-16166-KM Vehicle Windshield and Window Services Specifications Scope and Intent: This specification describes service to provide windshield repair or replacement for the City of Lubbock cars, light to heavy-duty trucks and off -road equipment on an as -needed basis. The contract is to be for a period of one year, said date of term beginning upon City Council date of formal approval. The City and Contractor may, upon written mutual consent, extend the contract for two additional one-year periods to provide Windshield and Window Services for vehicles for the City of Lubbock. The rates may also be adjusted upward or downward at this time at a percentage not to exceed the effective change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Product Price Index (PPI) whichever is most appropriate for the specific contract for the previous 12-months. If agreement cannot be reached, the contract is terminated at the end of the current contract period. Multiple Awards: In order to assure adequate coverage for remote locations throughout the City, the City may make multiple awards, selecting multiple vendors to provide the services desired, if multiple awards are in the best interest of the City. Cost and location will be used in making this determination. A decision to make a multiple award of this Bid, however, is an option reserved by the City, based on the needs of the City. General Requirements: Installation personnel shall be certified in automotive glass installation. The successful bidder shall supply OWNERS REPESENTATIVE, the names and license numbers of those individuals so qualified. The successful bidder must stock a substantial quantity of glass of the size, type and quality bid so as to be able to effect a replacement in the time frame specified. Mobile service calls are a requirement of this bid. Additionally, some City vehicles may be taken to the glass company's place of business for windshield repair or replacement; other glass replacement or repairs may require the vendor to work on site either in the City or to outside City of Lubbock locations. The successful bidder must respond within twenty-four hours, after notification of City requirements. Hourly rates quoted in this bid shall include ALL services such as glass, parts, materials and labor needed to perform the work. Material Specifications and Requirements: Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) related to automotive glass. Sealant used during the installation of all products shall be SikaTack/ASAP or approved equal. Drying time for sealants shall not exceed two (2) hours at 60 degrees F. Vendor shall provide upon request, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the contents of the resins to be used. The City of Lubbock reserves the right to approve or reject any type of resin proposed for windshield repair. All glass supplied with this contract shall be manufactured in the UNITED STATES and shall meet the requirements of the original vehicle materials, such as tint, fit and applicable standards. Replacement windshield glass shall additionally meet Federal guidelines. Safety glass must meet the exacting requirements for the American Standard Safety Code for Safety Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor Vehicles operating on Land Highways (HSA Z26.1-1966) and Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard No. 205 (or subsequent revisions) as indicated. • FMVSS 205 Glazing Materials • FMVSS 208 Occupant Crash Protection • FMVSS 212 Windshield Retention • FMVSS 216 Roof Crush Resistance The warranty of all laminated or tempered Safety Glass must be guaranteed against manufacturing defects, workmanship, and materials, including installation for a period of one year, or standard warranty whichever is longer. Safety Glass, clear or tinted, both curved and flat automotive glass parts for doors, windows and particularly windshields shall consist of two pieces of Polished Plated or Float Glass laminated together with an interlayer of vinyl plastic, in order to provide the greatest elasticity and resistance to breakage at all temperatures. The quality of glass must reflect an absence of excessive distortion and have superior vision from any angle. Tinted glass must keep car interior cooler and guard against eyestrain from glare of sunlight. Material for windshields must meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, AS 1 symbol. The Sunshade type windshield with the interlayer of vinyl plastic graduated in color, must transmit not less than 70% of the incident white light below the AS symbol. Flat Safety Sheet Glass, clear or tinted, of similar thickness laminated together with an interlayer of vinyl plastic for greatest elasticity and resistance to breakage, shall be designated as AS2 or AS3 and used for replacement of glass other than windshields. Tempered Safety Glass clear or tinted, shall be of one piece Polished Plate or Float Glass, and specially tempered to be approximately four times as strong and flexible as ordinary Annealed Glass. This Glass must be exceptionally resistant to impact and have the breakage characteristic of disintegrating into innumerable small pieces with comparatively blunt edges as related to sharp fragments of broken ordinary glass. Tempered glass may be used for glass replacement other than windshield. Related parts, installations kits, and other materials required for glass replacement shall be first grade, first line products, and of a quality equal or superior to but no lower than that used on original equipment. Vendor shall provide repair service for automotive glass with cracks a maximum of 2 inches and chips a maximum of .95 inches in diameter. Service shall be performed to the satisfaction of the authorized City representative. Vendor shall not repair a crack in the acute area of the windshield. The acute area is 8 '/z inch x 11 inch wide area of the windshield directly in the driver's view beginning just above the steering wheel. If a repaired area crack reforms or continues from the same break within 30 days after the repair is completed, vendor shall repair the crack at no cost to the City. If the crack cannot be repaired, vendor shall issue a credit towards windshield replacement for the City. Finish shall be virtually undetectable ad smooth. Any City vehicle that cannot be repaired shall be reported by the vendor to the authorized City employee. Vendor shall leave the work area clean and free of materials, debris and vendor equipment to the satisfaction of an authorized City employee. Vendor shall remove from the area and dispose of all defective materials removed in performance of the service and in strict accordance with all applicable rules, regulations, codes, laws, ordinances and statutes. Broken glass and related debris shall be vacuumed from vehicle interiors. Glass shall be cleaned and excess sealer shall be removed. Clean up shall be included in the bid price. Vendor is responsible for removing and disposing of debris. The City will not allow vendor to utilize on - site trash bins paid for by the City. Vendor shall comply with EPA guidelines for the disposal of hazardous material. Price: This contract shall cover all windshields including curved, flat or tempered safety glass, (both tinted and clear) that are currently in the City's fleet, and any vehicles added to the fleet during the term of the contract. Quantity: Any stated quantities on the bid form are expressly agreed to be an "estimated annual usage" only, and nothing herein shall bind the City of Lubbock to purchase any specified amount of the product. It is also further understood that the City of Lubbock shall not be obligated to purchase or pay for any amount of the product unless and until ordered and received by the City of Lubbock. City of Lubbock, TX Purchasing and Contract Management Bid Submission Information In compliance with the Invitation to Bid, the undersigned Bidder having examined the Invitation to Bid, instructions to bidders, General Conditions of the Agreement, Specifications, and being familiar with the conditions to be met, hereby submits the following bid for furnishing the material, equipment, labor and everything necessary for providing the items listed and agrees to deliver said items at the locations and for the prices set forth on the bid form and/or the bid table associated with this bid. A bid will be subject to being considered irregular and may be rejected if it shows omissions, alterations of form, conditional alternate bids, additions or alternates in lieu of the items specified, if the unit prices are obviously unbalanced (either in excess of or below reasonably expected values), or irregularities of any kind. The Invitation to Bid is by reference incorporated in this contract. Where applicable, prices are quoted as: F.O.B. Destination, Freight Pre -Paid and Allowed Where applicable, delivery days are: Days After Receipt of Order (ARO) Unless otherwise specified herein, the City may award the bid either item -by —item or on an all -or - none basis for any item or group of items shown on the bid. The City of Lubbock is seeking a contract for with one or more contractors. In order to assure adequate coverage, the City may make multiple awards, selecting multiple vendors to provide the products desired, if multiple awards are in the best interest of the City. A decision to make a multiple award of this Bid, however, is an option reserved by the City, based on the needs of the City. PAYMENT TERMS AND DISCOUNTS - Bidder offers a prompt payment discount of D %, net �J calendar days. Discounts will not be considered in determining low bid. Unless otherwise indicated on the Bid Form, payment terms will be NET THIRTY DAYS. The City will pay the successful bidder within thirty days after the receipt of a correct invoice or after the date of acceptance, whichever event occurs later. Discounts for prompt payment requiring payment by the City within a stipulated number of days will be interpreted as applying within the stipulated number of calendar days after the date of receipt by the City of a correct invoice or after the date of acceptance that meets contract requirements, whichever event occurs later. Discounts for payment in less than ten days will not be considered. MOST FAVORED PRICING: The Bidder certifies that the price quoted is not in excess of the lowest price charged anyone else, including its most favored customer, for like quality and quantity of the products/services; does not include an element of profit on the sale in excess of that normally obtained by the Bidder on the sale of products/services of like quality and quantity; and does not include any provision for discounts to selling agents. If at any time during the contract period, the supplier should sell or offer for sale to any other customer, an equal or less quantity of similar contract products of like or better quality, at a lower net price(s) than provided herein, supplier agrees to notify the City and sell same product(s) at the lower price(s) on all deliveries made during the period in which such lower price(s) is effective. INTERLOCAL PURCHASING (optional): The City desires to make available to other local governmental entities of the State of Texas, by mutual agreement with the successful bidder, and properly authorized interlocal purchasing agreements as provided for by the Interlocal Cooperation Act (Chapter 791, Government Code), the right to purchase the same services, at the prices quoted, for the period of this contract. Each bidder shall indicate on the Bid Form in the space provided below if he/she will honor Political Subdivision orders in addition to orders from the City of Lubbock. Should these other governmental entities decide to participate in this contract, would you (the bidder) agree that all terms, conditions, specifications, and pricing would apply? City of Lubbock, TX ITB 22-16166-KM Vehicle Windshield and Window Services Bid Form Item Shop Windshield Replacement Per Hourly Rate *Discount off MSRP/NAGS 1. CLASS 1 - 6,000 lbs. & less $ a d 2. CLASS 2 - 6,001 - 10,000 lbs. 3. CLASS 3 - 10,001 - 14,000 lbs. 4. CLASS 4 - 14,001 - 16,000 lbs. 5. CLASS 5 - 16,001 - 19,500 lbs. 6. 7. CLASS 6 — 9—19,501 lbs. and over Additional charge - Tempered Glass $ 8. Additional charge - Tinted Glass $ 9 Additional charge — Travel outside limits Per Mile:$ Item Mobile Windshield Replacement Per Hourly Rate Discount off *MSRP/NAGS 10. CLASS I - 6,000 lbs. & less $ 11. CLASS 2 - 6,001 - 10,000 lbs. 12. CLASS 3 - 10,001 - 14,000 lbs. 13. CLASS 4 - 14,001 - 16,000 lbs. 14. CLASS 5 - 16,001 - 19,500 lbs. 15. 16. CLASS 6 — 9 — 19,501 lbs. and over S Additional charge - Tempered Glass $ P. Additional charge - Tinted Glass $ 169- 18 Additional charge — Travel outside limits Per Mile:$ Item Shop Crack & Ding Repair Per Hourly Rate Discount off *MSRP/NAGS 19. CLASS 1- 9 (all vehicles) - Front & Back Windshield $ f 3 S 20. CLASS 1- 9 (all vehicles) - Side Windows �1y Mobile Item Crack & Ding Repair Per Hourly Rate Discount off *MSRP/NAGS 21. CLASS 1- 9 (all vehicles) - Front & Back Windshield $ O 3 S 22. CLASS 1- 9 (all vehicles) - Side Windows Gi S- Other governmental entities that might have interests in this contract are Frenship Independent School District, Lubbock Housing Authority, Lubbock County, Lubbock County Hospital District, Lubbock Independent School District, South Plains Association of Governments, City of Texarkana, Texas Tech University, West Texas Municipal Power Agency, Lynn County, and City of Wolfforth. YES_R1_ NO ❑ If you (the bidder) checked YES, the following will apply: Governmental entities utilizing Interlocal Agreements for Cooperative Purchasing with the City of Lubbock will be eligible, but not obligated, to purchase materials/services under the contract(s) awarded as a result of this solicitation. All purchases by governmental entities other than the City of Lubbock will be billed directly to that governmental entity and paid by that governmental entity. City of Lubbock will not be responsible for another governmental entity's debts. Each governmental entity will order their own materials/service as needed. Addenda Bidder acknowledges receipt of addenda issued in regard to this solicitation: Addenda No. Date Addenda No. Date Addenda No. Date Addenda No. Date Insurance Requirements I, the undersigned Bidder certify that the insurance requirements contained in this bid document have been reviewed by me and my Insurance Agent/Broker. If I am awarded this contract by the City of Lubbock, I will be able to, within ten (10) business days after being notified of such award by the City of Lubbock, furnish a valid insurance certificate to the City meeting all of the requirements defined in this bid. If the time requirement specified above is not met, the City has the right to reject this proposal and award the contract to another contractor. If you have any questions concerning these requirements, please contact the Director of Purchasing & Contract Management for the City of Lubbock at (806) 775-2572. Suspension and Debarment Certification Federal Law (A-102 Common Rule and OMB Circular A-110) prohibits non -Federal entities from contracting with or making sub -awards under covered transactions to parties that are suspended or debarred or whose principals are suspended or debarred. Covered transactions include procurement contracts for goods or services equal to or in excess of $25,000 and all non -procurement transactions (e.g., sub -awards to sub -recipients). Contractors receiving individual awards of $25,000 or more and all sub -recipients must certify that their organization and its principals are not suspended or debarred by a Federal agency. Before an award of $25,000 or more can be made to your firm, you must certify that your organization and its principals are not suspended or debarred by a Federal agency. I, the undersigned agent for the firm named below, certify that neither this firm nor its principals are suspended or debarred by a Federal agency. TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 2252.152 The undersigned representative of the undersigned company or business, being an adult over the age of eighteen (18) years of age, pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2252, Section 2252.152, 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 2253.153.1 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 Lubbock Purchasing and Contract Department. TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 2271.002 Company hereby certifies the following: 1. Company does not boycott Israel; and 2. Company will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The following definitions apply to this state statute: (1) 'Boycott Israel' means 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; and (2) "Company" means an organization, association, corporation, partnership, joint venture, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company, including a wholly owned subsidiary, majority -owned subsidiary, parent company, or affiliate of those entities or business associations that exists to make a profit. Vendor Acknowledgement In compliance with this solicitation, the undersigned bidder having examined the invitation to bid, instructions to bidderrs, documents associated with the invitation to bid, and being familiar with the conditions to be met, has reviewed the information regarding: • Insurance Requirements • Suspension and Debarment Certification • Texas Government Code Section 2252.152 • Texas Government Code Section 2271.002 An individual authorized to bind the company must sign the following section. Failure to execute this portion may result in bid rejection. Intentionally Left Blank Submission Information THIS BID IS SUBMITTED BY p tt ,P S tJ 4o f 41 it �A sS `� Svc. � 13 � A- u�� G-Vnss co a corporation organized under the laws of the State of 777-m5 , or a partnership consisting of or individual trading as the City of ) Tax ID No.: t- 75' ;) 35 � �33 1— % City: �0 R.A/icState: Zip: AWWBE Firm: Woman Black American Native American Hispanic American I I Asian Pacific American T Other (Specify) lease complete the information below. By Date: Authorized Representative - must sign by hand Officer Name and Title: 24,0c e ��,g/2rS r �✓ �-s.`,� �-� Business Telephone Number Sol,- "7y Y 5_-�? 77 FAX: E-mail Address: M; y✓1, p 6id ps tO YA 1k)p „ /D M of CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1.295 l of l Complete Nos. 1- 4 and 6 lt there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3. 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING Certificate Number: 1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place of business. 2021-818920 PHARES AUTO GLASS CO LUBBOCK, TX United States Date Filed: 11/01/2021 2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for whic t eform Is being filed. CITY OF LUBBOCK Date Acknowledged: i g Provide the identification number used by the govemmental entity or state agency to track or Identify the contract, and provide a description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract. Contract number or purchase or ALL VEHICLE GLASS REPAIR 4 Name of Interested Party City, State, Country (place of business) Nature of interest (check applicable) Controlling Intermediary 5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. ❑ X 6 UNSWORN DECLARATION My name is �/iNC� G�� yrUE Pfi�2� S and my date of birth is My address is /0 4 / / EX#S I�VG Y IN401 (street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country) I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executedin �f L/�/�� u� County, S of on the day of Noy ? 20_�L.L_ (month) (year) Signa re of author zed agen (Oedarant) on rack ess entity Forms provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V1.1.19lb5cdc CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295 1 of 1 Complete Nos. 1- 4 and 6 if there are interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY Complete Nos.1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties. CERTIFICATION OF FILING Certificate Number: 1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place of business. 2021-818920 PHARES AUTO GLASS CO LUBBOCK, TX United States Date Filed: 11/01/2021 2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party tot the contract for whic17 the form is being filed. CITY OF LUBBOCK Date Acknowledged: 11/04/2021 g Provide the identification number used by the governmental entity or state agency to track or identify the contract, and provide a description of the services, goods, or other property to be provided under the contract. Contract number or purchase or ALL VEHICLE GLASS REPAIR 4 Name of Interested Party City, State, Country (place of business) Nature of interest (check applicable) Controlling Intermediary 5 Check only if there is NO Interested Party. X 6 UNSWORN DECLARATION My name is and my date of birth is My address is (street) (city) (state) (zip code) (country) declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed in County, State of on the day of , 20 (month) (year) Signature of authorized agent of contracting business entity (Declarant) i-orms proviaea Dy i exas tmlcs commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Version V1.1.191b5cdc