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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2004-R0248 - Contract For Weed Shredding - Nolan Pack Of Lubbock - 05_25_2004 (3)Resolution No. 2004-R0248 May 25, 2004 Item No. 38 RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK: THAT the Mayor of the City of Lubbock BE and is hereby authorized and directed to execute for and on behalf of the City of Lubbock, a Contract for weed shredding for Land Application Sites — annual pricing, by and between the City of Lubbock and Nolan Pack 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 this 25th day of May 2004. GAL, MAYOR ATTEST: R't" '�� Rebecca Garza, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Victor Kilma , Purchasing Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: Attorney gs/ccdocs/res-Contract-Nolan Pack.res May 7, 2004 Resolution No. 2004—RO248 May 25, 2004 Item No. 38 Contract For Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing Bid No. 062-04/BM CITY OF LUBBOCK CONTRACT FOR SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 25th day of May, 2004, between the City of Lubbock ("City"), and Nolan Pack, ("Contractor"). WITNESSETH: The parties, in consideration of the terms and conditions herein, do hereby covenant and agree as follows: I. Compensation. 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 City agrees to pay the Contractor according to the payment schedule attached; said payment schedule does not include any applicable sales or use tax. It. Scope of Work. The Contractor shall perform the work according to the procedure outlined in the specifications and Invitation to Bid attached hereto and incorporated herein. Ill. Contract Term: The period of this contract shall be for a period of one year beginning May 25, 2004, and thereafter for two additional one-year periods, upon written agreement between both parties, provided, however, that either party may at any time during the life of this contract, or any extension thereof, terminate this contract by giving thirty (30) days notice in writing to the other party of its intention to cancel. Prices shall remain firm for the entire period of the contract, including any extensions thereof, unless an exception is stated in the bid. IV. Relationship between City and Contractor. 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. V. Workers' Compensation and Insurance. Contractors Liability Insurance: The contractor shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect during the term of the contract, commercial general liability coverage with insurance carriers admitted to do business in the State of Texas. The insurance companies must carry a Best's Rating of A- VII or better. The policies will be written on an occurrence basis, subject to the following minimum limits of Liability: ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing Commercial General Liability: General Aggregate: $300,000 Automotive Liability: Combined Single Limit: $300,000 The City of Lubbock, its agents, elected and appointed officials, and employees are to be listed as additional insureds under the policies. The Contractor agrees to waive subrogation against the City of Lubbock, its officers, employees, and elected representatives on all coverages. The contractor will provide a Certificate of Insurance to the City as evidence of coverage. The certificate will provide 30 days notice of cancellation, and under the cancellation section, the wording "endeavor to" and "but failure to mail such notice shall impose no obligation or liability of any kind upon the company, its agents or representatives" will be crossed out. A copy of the additional insured endorsement attached to the policy will be included with the certificate. The contractor shall also maintain workers compensation insurance or other Medical and Disability Insurance acceptable to City of Lubbock Risk Management, in the amount of not less than $500,000. If at any time during the life of the contract or any extension, the contractor fails to maintain the required insurance in full force and effect, all work under the contract shall be discontinued immediately. Any failure to maintain the required insurance may be sufficient cause for the City to terminate the contract. VI. Successors And Assigns: 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. VII. Entire Contract This Contract consists of the following documents set forth herein; Invitation to Bid #062-04/BM, General Conditions, Specifications, and the Bid Form. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be executed the day and year first above written. Executedjq triplicate. CITY OF I ATTEST: Reb ca Garza, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: At ney CONTRACTOR A_t,44 BY Authorized Re"sentative &T 4-7 -��` Address L i fits- APPR AS TO CONTENT: Brad Welch, Assistant Farm Ma ger ITB#062-04/BM.doc 24 ITB#G62-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing SUBMIT TO: CITY OF LUBBOCK CITY OF LUBBOCK TEXAS PURCHASING DEPARTMENTa%- 1625 13TH STREET, RM L04 LUBBOCK, TX 79401-3830 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INVITATION TO BID CONTACT PERSON: Bruce MacNair EMPLOYER #062-04/BM TEL: 806.775.2167 FAX: 806.775.2164 http://purchasing.ci.lubbock.tx.us TITLE: SUBMITTAL DEADLINE: Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual April 29, 2004, @ 1:00 P.M. CST Pricing PRE BID DATE, TIME AND LOCATION: April 14, 2004 @ 9:00 A.M., in the Any bids received after the time and dale listed Land Application Site Office, '/i-mile West of Loop 289 on East 19`h above, regardless of the mode of delivery, shall be Street South side of East 19`h Street), Lubbock, Texas returned unopened. RESPONDENT NAME: LABEL THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR SEALED BID WITH THE ITB G NUMBER, THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME, AND YOUR COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS. MAILING ADDRESS: / 6 Z' IF RETURNING AS A "NO BID", PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN "STATEMENT J3 .q THE OF NO BID". THE CITY OF LUBBOCK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS IN WHOLE OR IN PART AND WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY IN THE IT)Y - STATE - ZIP: 1 J % 7 �� COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS. FURTHER, THE CITY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TELEPH E NO: - 6 ENTER INTO ANY CONTRACT DEEMED TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE G _ 7 U CITY. IT IS THE INTENT AND PURPOSE OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK THAT THIS FAX NO: REQUEST PERMITS COMPETITIVE BIDS. IT IS THE BIDDER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO ADVISE THE CITY OF LUBBOCK PURCHASING MANAGER IF ANY LANGUAGE, REQUIREMENTS, ETC., OR ANY COMBINATIONS THEREOF, E-MAIL: INADVERTENTLY RESTRICTS OR LIMITS THE REQUIREMENTS STATED IN THIS ITB TO A SINGLE SOURCE. SUCH NOTIFICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE PURCHASING MANAGER NO LATER FEDERAL TAX ID NO. OR SOCIAL SECURITY NO. THAN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE ABOVE SUBMITTAL DEADLINE. THE BIDDER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF AND AGREES ITS BID IS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING ADDENDA: #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 (Please Initial) The City of Lubbock Charter states that no officer or employee of the City can benefit from any contract, job, work or service for the municipality or be interested in the sale to the City of any supplies, equipment, material or articles purchased. Will any officer or employee of the City, or member of their immediate family, benefit from the award of this bid to the above firm?_ YES NO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS SOLICITATION, THE UNDERSIGNED BIDDER HAVING EXAMINED THE INVITATION TO BID AND 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 ON THE ATTACHED BID FORM AND AGREES TO DELIVER SAID ITEMS AT THE LOCATIONS AND FOR THE PRICES SET FORTH ON THE BID FORM. AN INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO BIND THE COMPANY MUST SIGN THE FOLLOWING SECTION. FAILURE TO EXECUTE THIS PORTION MAY RESULT IN BID REJECTION. By my signature I certify that this offer is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, business entity, or person submitting an offer for the same materials, supplies, equipment, or service(s), and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. I further agree that if the offer is accepted, the offeror will convey, sell, assign, or transfer to the City of Lubbock all right, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may now or hereafter acquire under the Anti-trust laws of the United States and the State of Texas for price fixing relating to the particular commodity(s) or service (s) purchased or acquired by the City of Lubbock. At the City's discretion, such Zr all be made and become effective at the time the City tenders final payment to the v ndor. � Authorized Signature Title Print/Type Name Date THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR RESPONSE. ITB#062.04/BM.doc ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing BID FORM Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS ITB #062-04/BM In compliance with the invitation to Bid #062-04/BM, the undersigned Bidder having examined the Invitation to Bid and 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 below and agrees to deliver said items at the locations and for the prices set forth on this form. The Invitation to Bid #062-04/BM is by reference incorporated in this contract. The Bid Form must be completed in blue or black ink or by typewriter. ITEM a. QTY b. UNIT OF MEASURE c. DESCRIPTION d. UNIT PRICE* BID a Extended Cost f= b x e Delivery Days ARO** Contract Weed Shredding, from approximately May 1. 1 500 (More Acre through September, per the attached specifications $ $ or Less) at the Land Application Site - Lubbock, located In t'J Z. Lubbock, TX. Contract Weed Shredding, from approximately May i 2. (More Acre through September, per the attached specifications 01 $ $ or Less) at the Land Application Site - Hancock farm, �- o / located in Wilson, TX. Z 5 PAYMENT TERMS AND DISCOUNTS - Bidder offers a prompt payment discount of„%, net _ 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. 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? 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 X— 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. THIS BID IS SUBMITTED BY a corporation organized under the laws of the State of , or a partnership consisting of or an individual trading as Tl a,(- , 41 09C & - of the City of C' 13 J G Address City: u_ State:zip M/WBE Firm: Woman Black American Native American 2- Authorized Representative - must sign by hand ITB#062-04/BM.doc 2 IT13#062-04/13M, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing Officer Name and Title: %V O L- ' Please Print Business Telephone Number ? 7 Y6 - 6Q 3 / FAX: LABEL THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR SEALED BID WITH THE ITB NUMBER, THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME, AND YOUR COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS. ITB#062-04/BM.doc IT13#062-04/13M, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing CITY OF LUBBOCK INSURANCE REQUIREMENT AFFIDAVIT To Be Completed by Bidder And Attached to Bid Submittal I, the undersigned Bidder, certify that the insurance requirements contained in this bid document have been reviewed by me with the below identified Insurance Agent/Broker. If I am awarded this contract by the City of Lubbock, I will be able to, within ten (10) 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/proposal. Contractor (Signature) Contractor (Print) CONTRACTOR'S NAME: (Print or Type) CONTRACTOR'S ADDRESS: Name of Agent/ Broker: /C- I Z. C !:�8 171_4y-S cJ ('L Alu G Address of Agent/Broker: z � O og er_ City/State/Zip: (fir_ plo. `-�'/�fCD i`-X 7 5�3l % Agent/Broker Telephone Number: 7—U Date: �z - 2___ NOTE TO CONTRACTOR If the time requirement specified above is not met, the City has the right to reject this bid/proposal and award the contract to another contractor. If you have any questions concerning these requirements, please contact the Purchasing Manager for the City of Lubbock at (806) 775-2165. ITB#062-04/ BM. doc 14 ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing Affidavit of Non -Collusion, Non -Conflict of Interest, and Anti -Lobbying Project Name: Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing Solicitation No. 062-04/BM State of Texas County of Lubbock I, AZ V � j A p/ being first duly sworn, depose and say: (1) Neither I nor any of my officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives, employees, or parties in interest, have in any way colluded, conspired, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any person, firm, corporation or other entity submitting a bid on this project or potential participant in this procurement action in regard to the terms or conditions of this bid. I have not paid or agreed to pay, directly or indirectly any person, firm, corporation or other entity submitting a bid on this project or potential participant in this procurement action, any money or anything of value in return for assistance in obtaining or attempting to obtain the contract anticipated to result from this procurement action. I will not pay any money or anything of value in the future for that purpose. (2) None of the deciding factors set forth in the solicitation or in the subsequent agreement were my idea or the idea of anyone representing my company, unless the suggestion was made at a public meeting. (3) No officer or stockholder of my company is an employee of the City of Lubbock or any elected official of the City, or is related to any employee or elected official of the City of Lubbock that will exercise authority in the selection of the successful respondent. (4) My agents, representatives, subcontractors/sub consultants and I will not undertake any activities or actions to promote or advertise my bid to any member of any City Commission reviewing the responses, member of the Lubbock City Council or City staff except in the course of City -sponsored inquiries, briefings, interviews or presentations between the date the request for bids was issued and the date of award by City Council. Signature: Date: f� Title: L a �- Firm/Entity: Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 20-0 My Commission Expires aS —d�7 G� Not6ry Public End .l, ,• ►"w-,,�0 HEi'..DA E. CANNON NOW. o«Wic, Staff of Tiaras ITB#062-04/BM.doc 22 IT13#062-04/13M, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS ITB #062-04/BM THE CITY OF LUBBOCK APPRECIATES YOUR TIME AND EFFORT IN PREPARING YOUR BID. ALL BIDDERS SHOULD FAMILIARIZE THEMSELVES WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, GENERAL CONDITIONS, AND ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS. I. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS BID DELIVERY, TIME rt DATE 1.1 The City of Lubbock is seeking written and sealed competitive bids to furnish Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing per the attached specifications. Sealed bids will be received no later than 1:00 p.m. CST, April 29, 2004, if date/time stamped on or before 1:00 p.m. at the office listed below. Any bid received after the date and hour specified will be rejected and returned unopened to the bidder. EACH BID AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE IN A SEALED ENVELOPE OR CONTAINER PLAINLY LABELED IN THE LOWER LEFT-HAND CORNER: "ITB #062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites - Annual Pricing " AND THE BID OPENING DATE AND TIME. BIDDERS MUST ALSO INCLUDE THEIR COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE OR CONTAINER. Bids must be addressed to: Victor Kilman, Purchasing Manager City of Lubbock 1625 13th Street, Room L-04 Lubbock, Texas 79401 1.2 Bidders are responsible for making certain bids are delivered to the Purchasing Department. Mailing of a bid does not ensure that the bid will be delivered on time or delivered at all. If bidder does not hand deliver bid, we suggest that he/she use some sort of delivery service that provides a receipt. The City of Lubbock assumes no responsibility for errant delivery of bids, including those relegated to a courier agent who fails to deliver in accordance with the time and receiving point specified. 1.3 Bids will be accepted in person, by United States Mail, by United Parcel Service, or by private courier service. No bids will be accepted by oral communication, telephone, electronic mail, telegraphic transmission, or telefacsimile transmission. THE CITY WILL NOT ACCEPT FAX BIDS. The Bid Form must be completed in blue or black ink or by typewriter. 1.4 Bids may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time set for closing of the bids. Bids CANNOT be withdrawn, altered, or amended after bid closing. Alteration made before bid closing must be initiated by bidder guaranteeing authenticity. 1.5 The City of Lubbock reserves the right to postpone the date and time for opening bids through an addendum. 2 PRE -BID MEETING 2.1 For the purpose of familiarizing bidders with the requirements, answering questions, and issuing addenda as needed for the clarification of the Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents, a pre -bid meeting will be held at 9:00 A.M., April 14, 2004, in the Land Application Site Office, one-half mile east of Loop 289 on East 19th Street (on the south IT13#062-04/13M.doc 4 ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing side of E. 19th Street), Lubbock, Texas. All persons attending the conference will be asked to identify themselves and the prospective bidder they represent. 2.2 It is the bidder's responsibility to attend the pre -bid meeting though the meeting is not mandatory. The City will not be responsible for providing information discussed at the pre -bid meeting to bidders who do not attend the pre -bid meeting. 2.3 The City of Lubbock does not discriminate against person with disabilities. City of Lubbock pre -bid meetings are available to all persons regardless of disability. If you would like information made available in a more accessible format or if you desire assistance, please contact the City of Lubbock ADA Coordinator, 1625 13th Street, (806)775-2018 at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the conference. CLARIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS 3.1 It is the intent and purpose of the City of Lubbock that this request permits competitive bids. It is the bidder's responsibility to advise the City of Lubbock Purchasing Manager if any language, requirements, etc., or any combinations thereof, inadvertently restricts or limits the requirements stated in this ITB to a single source. Such notification must be submitted in writing and must be received by the Purchasing Manager no later than five (5) business days prior to the bid closing date. A review of such notifications will be made. 3.2 ALL REQUESTS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR CLARIFICATION CONCERNING THIS INVITATION TO BID (ITB) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING NO LATER THAN FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE BID CLOSING DATE AND ADDRESSED TO: Bruce MacNair, Senior Buyer City of Lubbock 1625 13th Street Lubbock, Texas 79401 Fax: (806) 775-2164 Email: BmacnairCmylubbock.us 4 ADDENDA a MODIFICATIONS 4.1 Any changes, additions, or clarifications to the ITB are made by bid amendments (addenda). 4.2 Any bidder in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the specifications or other documents may request an interpretation thereof from the Purchasing Department. At the request of the bidder, or in the event the Purchasing Department deems the interpretation to be substantive, the interpretation will be made by written ADDENDA issued by the Purchasing Department. Such addenda issued by the Purchasing Department will be sent to all bidders who are known to have received a copy of the original Invitation to Bid (ITB) and will become part of the bid package having the same binding effect as provisions of the original ITB. No verbal explanations or interpretations will be binding. In order to have a request for interpretation considered, the request must be submitted in writing and must be received by the City of Lubbock Purchasing Department no later than five (5) days prior to the bid closing date. 4.3 All addenda, amendments, and interpretations of this solicitation shall be in writing. The City of Lubbock shall not be legally bound by any amendment or interpretation that is not in writing. Only information supplied by the City in writing or in this ITB should be used in preparing bid responses. All contacts that a bidder may have had before or after receipt of this ITB with any individuals, employees, or representatives of the City and any information that may have been read in any news media or seen or heard in ITB#062-04/BM.doc IT13#062-04/13M, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing any communication facility regarding this bid should be disregarded in preparing responses. 4.4 The City does not assume responsibility for the receipt of any addendum sent to bidders. EXAMINATION OF DOCUMENTS AND REQUIREMENTS 5.1 Each bidder shall carefully examine all ITB documents and thoroughly familiarize itself with all requirements prior to submitting a bid to ensure that the goods and/or services being bid meet the intent of these specifications. 5.2 Before submitting a bid, each bidder shall be responsible for making all investigations and examinations that are necessary to ascertain conditions and requirements affecting the requirements of this Invitation to Bid. Failure to make such investigations and examinations shall not relieve the bidder from obligation to comply, in every detail, with all provisions and requirements of the Invitation to Bid. 6 BID SUBMITTAL 6.1 BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT THE ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY OF THE SEALED BID TO THE PURCHASING DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO RESPONSE DUE DATEITIME. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE ADDITIONAL COPY MAY RESULT IN THE BID BEING DECLARED UNRESPONSIVE TO SPECIFICATION AND MAY NOT BE FURTHER EVALUATED. SHOULD YOU CHOOSE NOT TO BID, FAILURE TO RETURN THE FORM STATING YOUR REASON FOR NOT BIDDING BEFORE THE RESPONSE DUE DATE/TIME MAY RESULT IN REMOVAL OF YOUR FIRM FROM THE BIDDERS LIST. 6.2 Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form and the Bidder must sign and date their bid in the space provided. Identify the item bid, including brand name and model number, if applicable. Enter unit price, extended cost, and delivery days in the columns provided. In the event of discrepancies in extension, the unit price shall govern. THE BID FORM MUST BE COMPLETED IN BLUE OR BLACK INK OR BY TYPEWRITER. 6.3 The City is exempt from Federal Excise, State Sales and Transportation taxes. TAX MUST NOT BE INCLUDED IN BID. Tax exemption certificates will be executed by the Purchasing Manager upon request. 6.4 Any information regarding warranties and/or maintenance agreements pertaining to said bid item(s) are to be included in the bid. 6.5 Bids will not be considered unless bid F.O.B. delivered and include all delivery and Packaging costs. The number of calendar days required to place the materials in the City's receiving point under normal conditions must be shown on the Bid Form. DO NOT quote shipping dates. Failure to indicate delivery days on the Bid Form will obligate Bidder to complete delivery in two weeks. A minimum of five days better delivery will automatically break a tie bid. Unrealistically short or undue long delivery promises may cause bid to be disregarded. Consistent failure of a bidder to meet delivery promises without a valid reason may cause removal from the bid list. 6.6 Bid prices must be firm for a minimum period of sixty (60) days. Bids subject to price increases will not be considered. 6.7 All bids, responses, inquiries, or correspondence relating to or in reference to this ITB, and all reports, charts, and other documentation submitted by bidders shall become the property of the City of Lubbock when received. ITB#062-04/BM.doc 6 ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing 6.8 If there are any additional charges of any kind, other than those mentioned above, specified or unspecified, offeror MUST indicate the items required and attendant costs or forfeit the right to payment for such items. 6.9 LABEL THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR SEALED BID WITH THE ITB NUMBER, THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME, AND YOUR COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS. 7 BID PREPARATION COSTS 7.1 Issuance of this ITB does not commit the City of Lubbock, in any way, to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a bid. Also, should a bidder bid an alternate, any test costs to prove equality of product will be at the expense of the bidder, not the City of Lubbock. 7.2 The issuance of this ITB does not obligate the City of Lubbock to enter into contract for any services or equipment. 7.3 All costs related to the preparation and submission of a bid shall be paid by the bidder. TRADE SECRETS, CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION AND THE TEXAS PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT 8.1 if you consider any portion of your bid to be privileged or confidential by statute or judicial decision, including trade secrets and commercial or financial information, clearly identify those portions. 8.2 The City of Lubbock will honor your notations of trade secrets and confidential information and decline to release such information initially, but please note that the final determination of whether a particular portion of your bid is in fact a trade secret or commercial or financial information that may be withheld from public inspection will be made by the Texas Attorney General or a court of competent jurisdiction. In the event a public information request is received for a portion of your bid that you have marked as being confidential information, you will be notified of such request and you will be required to justify your legal position in writing to the Texas Attorney General pursuant to Section 552.305 of the Government Code. In the event that it is determined by opinion or order of the Texas Attorney General or a court of competent jurisdiction that such information is in fact not privileged and confidential under Section 552.110 of the Government Code and Section 252.049 of the Local Government Code, then such information will be made available to the requester. 8.3 Marking your entire bid CONFIDENTIAL/PROPRIETARY is not in conformance with the Texas Open Records Act. LICENSES, PERMITS, TAXES 9.1 The price or prices for the work shall include full compensation for all taxes, permits, etc. that the bidder is or may be required to pay. 10 HISTORICALLY UNDERUTILIZED BUSINESS (HUB) REQUIREMENTS 10.1 The City of Lubbock hereby notifies all bidders that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this ITB, Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB's) will be afforded equal opportunities to submit bids and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, disability, or national origin in consideration of an award. 10.2 A HUB is defined as a small business concern which is at least 51 % owned and controlled by one or more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51% of the stock of which is owned by one ore more socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. Socially and economically disadvantaged include Women, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian -Pacific Americans, and Asian -Indian Americans. ITB#062-04/BM.doc 7 ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing 11 CONFLICT OF INTEREST 11.1 The bidder shall not offer or accept gifts or anything of value nor enter into any business arrangement with any employee, official or agent of the City of Lubbock. 11.2 By signing and executing this bid, the bidder certifies and represents to the City the bidder has not offered, conferred or agreed to confer any pecuniary benefit or other thing of value for the receipt of special treatment, advantage, information, recipient's decision, opinion, recommendation, vote or any other exercise of discretion concerning this bid. 12 AUTHORIZATION TO BIND SUBMITTER OF BID 12.1 Bids must show vendor name and address of bidder. Bids must be manually signed by an officer of the company authorized to bind the submitter to its provisions. Person signing bid must show title or AUTHORITY TO BIND THEIR FIRM IN A CONTRACT. Failure to manually sign bid will disqualify it. 12.2 The bid submitted by the bidder shall become an integral part of the contract between the City and the Bidder and the representations, covenants, and conditions therein contained shall be binding upon the person, firm or corporation executing the same. M[ _*-W171"JJ C 13.1 The contract may be awarded either to the lowest responsible bidder or to the bidder who provides goods or services at the best value for the City of Lubbock. In determining the best value for the City of Lubbock, the City may consider: a) The purchase price; b) The reputation of the of the bidder and of the bidder's goods or services; c) The quality of the bidder's goods or services; d) The extent to which the goods or services meet the City's needs; e) The bidder's past relationship with the City; f) The impact on the ability of the City to comply with laws and rules relating to contracting with Historically Underutilized Businesses and non-profit organizations employing persons with disabilities; g) The total long-term cost to the City to acquire goods or services; and h) Any relevant criteria specifically listed in the Invitation to Bid. 13.2 The City of Lubbock reserves the right to reject any or all bids, reject any particular item on a bid, and to waive immaterial formalities and to accept the offer most advantageous to the City of Lubbock in its sole discretion. Unless otherwise specified herein, the City may award the bid for any item or group of items shown on the Bid Form. 13.3 All bids are evaluated for compliance with specifications before the bid price is considered. Failure to comply with the listed General Conditions may result in disqualification of bid. 13.4 In case of tie bids, preference will be given to local bidders. Consistent and continued tie bidding on any commodity could be cause for rejection of bids by the City of Lubbock and/or investigation by the Attorney General to determine possible Anti -Trust violations. 13.5 Before the City may award a bid to a nonresident bidder, the nonresident bidder's bid must be lower than lowest bid submitted by a responsible Texas bidder by the same ITB#062-04/BM.doc 8 ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing margin or amount that a Texas bidder would be required to underbid the nonresident bidder in the nonresident bidders' home state. 13.6 Any contract made, or purchase order issued, as a result of this Invitation to Bid, shall be entered into the State of Texas and under the laws of the State of Texas. In connection with the performance of work, the Bidder agrees to comply with the Fair Labor Standard Act, Equal Opportunity Employment Act, and all other applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and executive orders to the extent that the same may be applicable. 13.7 NO INDIVIDUAL OF ANY USING DEPARTMENT HAS THE AUTHORITY TO LEGALLY AND/OR FINANCIALLY COMMIT THE CITY TO ANY CONTRACT, AGREEMENT OR PURCHASE ORDER FOR GOODS OR SERVICES, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY SANCTIONED BY THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS INVITATION TO BID. 13.8 Responsible Bidder Criteria: The City shall consider only responsible Bidders. Responsible Bidders are those that have, in the sole judgment of the City, the financial ability, experience, resources, skills, capability, reliability and business integrity necessary to perform the requirements of the contract. The City may also consider references and financial stability in determining a responsible Bidder. 13.9 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. 14 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 14.1 Bidder agrees that it will not discriminate in hiring, promotion, treatment, or other terms and conditions of employment based on race, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in any way violative of Title VII of 1964 Civil Rights Act and amendments, except as permitted by said laws. 15 SPECIFICATIONS 15.1 Any catalog, brand name or manufacturer's reference in the specifications is descriptive and NOT restrictive, and is used to indicate type and quality level desired. Bids on brands of like nature and quality may be considered unless specifically excluded. 15.2 If bidding on other than reference or specifications, bid must show manufacturer, brand, trade name, catalog and/or lot number, etc., on article offered and certify article offered is equivalent to specifications. If other than specified brand of items are offered, specifications, catalog sheets, illustrations and complete descriptive literature must be submitted with bid. 15.3 Bidders taking exception to any part or section of the specifications shall indicate such exceptions on the specifications. Failure to indicate any exception will be interpreted as the bidder's intent to comply fully with the requirements as written. Conditional or qualified bids, unless specifically allowed, shall be subject to rejection in whole or in part. 15.4 Minor deviations from written specifications shall not necessarily disqualify a vendors bid. The City of Lubbock specification committee will be the sole determiner of what constitutes a minor deviation. The City has the right to waive minor defects or variations of a bid from the exact requirements of the specifications that do not affect the price, quality, quantity, delivery, or performance time of services being procured. ITB#062-04/BM.doc 9 IT13#062-04/13M, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing 15.5 The City may deem it necessary to specify Approved Brands after conclusive testing, prior usage or standardization. The City may test any sample(s), supplied free of charge, to qualify for the Approved Brand list. Each sample must be marked with bidder's name and address. At bidder's request and expense, the sample(s) not destroyed or used in examinations and testing will be returned. 15.6 When specifications call for samples to be submitted, samples must be delivered by the bidder, at bidders expense, to the Purchasing Manager no less than seven days prior to the opening of bids. Each sample must be clearly tagged to show bidders name and address, item number, and the name of the item being substituted. The name of the manufacturer and brand name, technical data, intended use, and other pertinent data for product evaluation must accompany each sample. 16 QUALIFICATIONS OF BIDDERS 16.1 The Bidder may be required before the award of any contract to show to the complete satisfaction of the City of Lubbock that the Bidder or his Subcontractor has the necessary facilities, ability, and financial resources to provide the service specified therein in a satisfactory manner. The Bidder may also be required to give a past history and references in order to satisfy the City of Lubbock in regard to the Bidders or his Subcontractor's qualifications. 16.2 The City of Lubbock may make reasonable investigations deemed necessary and proper to determine the ability of the Bidder or his Subcontractor to perform the work, and the Bidder shall furnish to the City of Lubbock all information for this purpose that may be requested. The City of Lubbock reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, the Bidder fails to satisfy the City of Lubbock that the Bidder or his Subcontractor is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work described therein. Evaluation of the Bidder's or his Subcontractor's qualifications shall include: a) The ability, capacity, skill, and financial resources to perform the work or provide the service required; b) The ability of the Bidder or his Subcontractor to perform the work or provide the service promptly or within the time specified, without delay or interference; c) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience, and efficiency of the Bidder or his Subcontractor; d) The quality of performance of previous contracts or services. 17 ANTI -LOBBYING PROVISION 17.1 DURING THE PERIOD BETWEEN THE BID CLOSE DATE AND THE CONTRACT AWARD, BIDDERS, INCLUDING THEIR AGENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES, SHALL NOT DIRECTLY DISCUSS OR PROMOTE THEIR BID WITH ANY MEMBER OF THE LUBBOCK CITY COUNCIL OR CITY STAFF EXCEPT IN THE COURSE OF CITY -SPONSORED INQUIRIES, BRIEFINGS, INTERVIEWS, OR PRESENTATIONS, UNLESS REQUESTED BY THE CITY. 17.2 This provision is not meant to preclude bidders from discussing other matters with City Council members or City staff. This policy is intended to create a level playing field for all potential bidders, assure that contract decisions are made in public, and to protect the integrity of the bid process. Violation of this provision may result in rejection of the bidder's bid. 18 BONDS, INSURANCE AND INDEMNITY 18.1 No bonds are required to be submitted with this bid. ITB#062-04/BM.doc 10 ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing 18.2 The successful bidder shall meet the minimum insurance requirements as defined in Section 11. A City of Lubbock Insurance Requirement Affidavit completed by the bidder's insurance agent/broker(s) must accompany each bid. 18.3 The successful bidder agrees to 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 Contractor or its employees, or of the subcontractor or assignee or its employees, if any, and the Contractor 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 Contractor shall, at its own expenses, satisfy discharge the same. Contractor expressly understands and agrees that any bond required by the contract, or otherwise provided by Contractor, shall in no way limit the responsibility to indemnify, keep and save harmless and defend the City as herein provided. 19 UTILIZATION OF LOCAL BUSINESS RESOURCES The City desires, as much as practicable, to stimulate growth in all sectors of the local business community. Bidders are strongly encouraged to explore and implement methods for the utilization of local resources. 20 PROTEST 20.1 All protests regarding the bid solicitation process must be submitted in writing to the City Purchasing Manager within five (5) business days following the opening of bids. This includes all protests relating to advertising of bid notices, deadlines, bid opening, and all other related procedures under the Local Government Code, as well as any protest relating to alleged improprieties with the bidding process. This limitation does not include protests relating to staff recommendations as to award of this bid. Protests relating to staff recommendations may be directed to the City Council by contacting the Executive Assistant to the City Council. All staff recommendations will be made available for public review prior to consideration by the City Council as allowed by law. 20.2 FAILURE TO PROTEST WITHIN THE TIME ALLOTTED SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF ANY PROTEST. 21 CONTRACT TERM AND PRICING 21.1 The purpose of this Invitation To Bid is to set for a period of one-year, firm pricing for the item(s) and/or service(s) described herein, with an option to renew annually, for up to two additional one-year periods upon mutual written agreement of both parties. Any extensions of this contract will be under the same terms, conditions and pricing as the original twelve-month term. 21.2 All stated quantities are approximations of usage or consumption during the time period to be covered by pricing established by this bid. Actual usage or consumption may be more or less. Order quantities and time will be determined by actual need. ITB#062-04/BM.doc 11 ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS ITB #062-04/BM II. INSURANCE 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. INSURANCE COVERAGE REQUIRED 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 Contractors 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 AMOUNT 1. Worker's Compensation Statutory and Employers Liability $500,000 2. Commercial General (public) Liability insurance including coverage for the following: a. Premises operations b. Independent contractors c. Products/completed operations d. Personal injury e. Advertising injury f. Contractual liability g. Medical payments General Aggregate and per occurrence of $300,000 3. Comprehensive Automobile Liability insurance, including: a. Any Auto Combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage of $300,000 per occurrence IT13#062-04/ BM. doc 12 IT13#062-04/13M, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing ADDITIONAL POLICY ENDORSEMENTS The City shall be entitled, upon request, and without expense, to receive copies of the policies 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. 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, on Automobile and General Liability coverages; 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; The Contractor agrees to waive subrogation against the City of Lubbock, its officers, employees, and elected representatives on all coverages; 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. f. All copies of the Certificates of Insurance shall reference the project name or bid number for which the insurance is being supplied. 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: Victor Kilman - Purchasing Manager City of Lubbock 1625 13th Street, Room L04 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. ITBN062-04/BM.doc 13 ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing III. 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. Requirements Contract: During the period of the contract, the Contractor shall provide all the services described in the contract. The Contractor understands and agrees that this is a requirements contract and that the City shall have no obligation to the Contractor if no services are required. Any quantities that are included in the scope of work reflect the current expectations of the City for the period of the contract. The amount is only an estimate and the Contractor understands and agrees that the City is under no obligation to the Contractor to buy any amount of the services as a result of having provided this estimate or of having any typical or measurable requirement in the past. The Contractor further understands and agrees that the City may require services in an amount less than or in excess of the estimated annual contract amount and that the quantity actually used, whether in excess of the estimate or less than the estimate, shall not give rise to any claim for compensation other than the total of the unit prices in the contract for the quantity actually used. In making its bid hereunder, the Contractor expressly recognizes the rights of the City provided herein, and further recognizes that the Contractor shall have no claims against the City for anticipated profits for the quantities called for, diminished or deleted. 2 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. Invoices: Contractor 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 Contractor 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 No Warranty By The City Against Infringements: As part of the contract for sale, Contractor 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 Contractor for indemnification in the event that Contractor is sued on the grounds of infringement or the like. If Contractor 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, Contractor will save The City harmless. If Contractor 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. ITB#062-04/ BM. doc 15 ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing 5 Material Safety Data Sheets: Contractor shall provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals 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.) 6 Gratuities: The City may, by written notice to the Contractor, cancel the contract or purchase order without liability to Contractor if it is determined by the City that gratuities, in the form of entertainment, gifts or otherwise, were offered or given by the Contractor, or any agent or representative of the Contractor, 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 Contractor in providing such gratuities. 7 Force Maieure: 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. 8 Assignment -Delegation: No right or interest in the contract shall be assigned or delegation of any obligation made by Contractor without the written permission of the City. Any attempted assignment or delegation by Contractor shall be wholly void and totally ineffective for all purposes unless made in conformity with this paragraph. 9 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. 10 Right To Assurance: Whenever one party to the contract in good faith has reason to question the other party'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. 11 Unsatisfactory Work: If, at any time during the contract term, the service performed or work done by the Contractor is considered by the City to create a condition that threatens the health, safety, or welfare of the community, the Contractor shall, on being notified by the City, immediately correct such deficient service or work. In the event the Contractor fails, after notice, to correct. the deficient service or work immediately, the City shall have the right to order the correction of the deficiency by separate contract or with its own resources at the expense of the Contractor. 12 Time: It is hereby expressly agreed and understood that time is of the essence for the performance of the contract, and failure by Contractor to meet the time specifications of the contract will cause Contractor to be in default of the contract. 13 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. ITB#062-04/BM.doc 16 200 - V.<v2g8 ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS ITB #062-04/BM IV. Contract Specifications 1.0 Weed Shredding Maintenance Standards - City of Lubbock Land Application Sites 1.0 General: Successful Contractor shall have ten (10) days from receipt of the Notice to Proceed to commence contract maintenance activities. Inclement weather will be taken into consideration during the 10-day period. The decision to end the maintenance season shall be made by the Land Application Site Manager or his Agent. The Contractor shall be notified of the City's decision by letter. 1.1 Shredding: Shredding frequency shall be approximately once, twice, or three times during the summer months from May through September. The Land Application Site Manager or his Agent shall determine shredding frequency. The number of times to shred during the summer months is dependent upon rainfall and vegetation growth. Shredding shall be at six (6) inches above the ground. The approximate total acreage to be shredded is 1500 acres at the Lubbock site and 1500 acres at the Hancock site, more or less. The areas to be serviced include corner acreage around center pivots, layout land that is not currently in production. No brush is present in these areas. Contractor is responsible for safe and careful operation of shredding equipment. 1.2 Scheduiina: All shredding and or related work will be performed between the hours of 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Once a shredding cycle has been started, weather permitting; shredding will be on continuous basis during the hours listed above until the cycle is completed. 1.3 Excessive downtime will be cause to void contract. 2.0 Site Locations 2.1 Site locations are identified on the following three maps. ITB#062-04 / BM. doc 17 ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing ITB#062-04/BM.doc 18 `UUz-I - 1GU `L LI ie ITB#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing ITB#062-04/BM.doc 19 I1-B#062-04/BM, Contract Weed Shredding for Land Application Sites -Annual Pricing IIZA SCALE 1"-600' 20 iTB#062-04/BM.doC