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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2023-R0230 - Contract 17067 with Ratliff Utilities 5.9.23Resolution No. 2023-RO230 Item No. 6.10 May 9, 2023 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, Contract No. 17067/RFP 23-17067-KM for water meter infrastructure and meter box installations, by and between the City of Lubbock and Ratliff Utilities, of Waxahachie, 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 May 9, 2023 APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: RES.Contract-Ratliff Untilities 17067 3.29.23 Resolution No. 2023-R0230 Contract 17067 City of Lubbock Water Meter Infrastructure and Meter Box Installations Agreement This Service Agreement (this "Agreement") is entered into as of the 9 day of May 2023 ("Effective Date") by and between Ratliff Utilities (the Contractor), and the City of Lubbock (the "City"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the City has issued a Request for Proposals 23-17067-KM Water Meter Infrastructure and Meter Box Installations; and WHEREAS, the proposal submitted by the Contractor has been selected as the proposal which best meets the needs of the City for this service; and WHEREAS, Contractor desires to perform as an independent contractor to provide Water Meter Infrastructure and Meter Box Installations, upon terms and conditions maintained in this Agreement; and NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the City and Contractor agree as follows: City and Contractor acknowledge the Agreement consists of the following exhibits which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, listed in their order of priority in the event of inconsistent or contradictory provisions: 1. This Agreement 2. Exhibit A — General Requirements 3. Exhibit B — Best and Final Offer 4. Exhibit C — Insurance Requirements Scope of Work Contractor shall provide the services that are specified in Exhibit A. The Contractor shall comply with all the applicable requirements set forth in Exhibit B and Exhibit C attached hereto. Article 1 1. The contract shall be for a term of one (1) year, with the option of four (4), one year extensions, said date of term beginning upon formal approval. This Contract will renew automatically for the additional terms, unless either Party gives 90-day written notice to terminate the Contract. 1.1 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. 1.2 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. 1.3 A) Prices quoted shall be guaranteed for a period for six (6) months upon City approval. The rate may be adjusted at the City's discretion for the effective change in Consumer Price Index (CPI) or Product Price Index (PPI) as appropriate. B) Further, if the Contractor can provide documentation for actual charges for material, labor, etc. that demonstrates that the change in CPI or PPI is not sufficient, the Contractor shall provide such documentation to the City, and at the City's sole discretion, the contractual rate may be further adjusted. If agreement regarding a new rate cannot be reached, the City shall terminate at the end of the current contract period. C) If an adjustment to pricing is granted under this section, the Contractor must provide the Director of Purchasing and Contract Management written, quarterly documentation to justify the ongoing adjustment. If no such documentation is timely received, the rate will automatically revert to the initial, awarded rate. 1.4 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. Article 2 Miscellaneous. 2.1 This Agreement is made in the State of Texas and shall for all purposes be construed in accordance with the laws of said State, without reference to choice of law provisions. 2.2 This Agreement is performable in, and venue of any action related or pertaining to this Agreement shall lie in, Lubbock, Texas. 2.3 This Agreement and its Exhibits contains the entire agreement between the City and Contractor and supersedes any and all previous agreements, written or oral, between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. No amendment or modification of the terms of this Agreement shall be binding upon the parties unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties. 2.4 This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. 2.5 In the event any provision of this Agreement is held illegal or invalid, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby. 2.6 The waiver of a breach of any provision of this Agreement by any parties or the failure of any parties otherwise to insist upon strict performance of any provision hereof shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach or of any subsequent failure to perform. 2.7 This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, representatives and successors and may be assigned by Contractor or the City to any successor only on the written approval of the other party. 2.8 All claims, disputes, and other matters in question between the Parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement or the breach thereof, shall be formally discussed and negotiated between the Parties for resolution. In the event that the Parties are unable to resolve the claims, disputes, or other matters in question within 30 days of written notification from the aggrieved Party to the other Party, the aggrieved Party shall be free to pursue all remedies available at law or in equity. 2.9 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. 2.10 The City reserves the right to exercise any right or remedy 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. 2.11 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 of insurance from the Subcontractor that complies with all contract insurance requirements document, this provision shall control. 2.12 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. 2.13 Contracts with Companies Engaged in Business with Iran, Sudan, or Foreign Terrorist Organization Prohibited. Pursuant to Section 2252.152 of the Texas Government Code, prohibits the City from entering into a contract with a vendor that is identified by The Comptroller as a company known to have contracts with or provide supplies or service with Iran, Sudan or a foreign terrorist organization. 2.14 Texas Public Information Act. 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 contract 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. 2.15 No Boycott of Israel. 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. 2.16 Texas Government Code 2274. By entering into this Agreement, Contractor verifies that: (1) it does not, and will not for the duration of the contract, have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association or (2) the verification required by Section 2274.002 of the Texas Government Code does not apply to the contract. If Contractor is a company with 10 or more full-time employees and if this Agreement has a value of at least $100,000 or more, Contractor verifies that, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, it does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and will not discriminate during the term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. 2.17 Contractor represents and warrants that: (1) it does not, and will not for the duration of the contract, boycott energy companies or (2) the verification required by Section 2274.002 of the Texas Government Code does not apply to the contract. If Contractor is a company with 10 or more full-time employees and if this Agreement has a value of at least $100,000 or more, Contractor verifies that, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2274, it does not boycott energy companies; and will not boycott energy companies during the term of the Agreement. This verification is not required for an agreement where a governmental entity determines that these requirements are inconsistent with the governmental entity's constitutional or statutory duties related to the issuance, incurrence, or management of debt obligations or the deposit, custody, management, borrowing, or investment of funds. 2.18 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. 2.19 Indemnify. 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. 1) IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed the day and year first above written. Executed in triplicate. EST: C'Kurtney Paz, ity, Secretary AP ROVED AST C TENT: Aubrey A. Sp r, Director f Water Utilities APPROVED AS TO Amy CONTRACTOR BY: Authorized Representative Print Name 10r )_ �r'1 644 CA ►VAC Address City, State, Zip Code Exhibit A City of Lubbock, TX RFP 23-17067-KM Water Meter Infrastructure and Meter Box Installations GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 1. SCOPE OF WORK In 2019, the City of Lubbock Water Utilities (City) implemented an advanced water metering infrastructure. Over 87,000 water meters that were converted, only 2,399 remain analog. The City is seeking qualifications from experienced Contractors to complete the remaining end of life meters to advanced metering and replacement of meter boxes throughout the City. The project consists of the replacement of water meters for residential, commercial, multi- family and industrial City customers. The Request for Proposals (RFP) has been issued to provide Contractors with information to prepare and submit a detailed proposal which must satisfy all criteria established in this RFP to qualify for consideration. The goals of the RFP are to identify a Contractor having the experience and financial capability to effectively and efficiently assume the responsibilities outlined. The selected Contractor will be responsible for adhering to all requirements of the specifications and for the performance of all sub-contractor(s). The objective of this RFP is to evaluate and select the Contractor who best meets water meter field installation services and business requirements of water utilities. The City is currently soliciting proposals to provide desired water meter infrastructure replacement services. The City will provide the following supplies: brass meter, meter box, meter lid, endpoints, and ancillary components. The basic components of the services sought include: • Replacement of existing water meters with advanced metering infrastructure; • Replacement or reset of meter boxes and/or lids; • Managing the inventory of equipment provided by the City during the course of the project; • Coordination, scheduling, communications, and documentation of all installation services; • Project management to ensure all products and services are coordinated and installed correctly. The City has identified approximately 2,399 city meters to be replaced through this project as outlined, by size in Table 1. The estimated meter sizes and quantities for installations are the following: Size of Water Meters t�'uantity ' r = 1" 1943 I % H M ; Gr'.r c.y 1 SG 2" 282 4" 20 60 8/"� 6 vvnn `w Total 2399 Table 1 8 Water Utilities will schedule and provide a list of each service address for the 2,399 water meters in the service territory. a. Residential water services c. Multi -Family water services b. Commercial water services d. Industrial water services The City has identified approximately 2,337 city meter boxes that must either be reset or replaced as outlined, by size in Table 2. The estimated meter sizes and quantities for installations are the following: 2" Table 2 282 Out of the 2,337 meter boxes, approximately 582 will be reset and the remaining 1,755 will be replaced. Water Service Territory The service territory for Water Utilities' is bounded by the City of Lubbock's incorporated limits. The Water Utilities' service territory is approximately 1392 square miles. A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 1. Business License Contractor shall have a Texas General A Contractors License. A copy of the license must be provided. 2. Recent Project References Contractor shall provide a list of at least three water meter replacement projects involving advanced metering infrastructure or automatic metering reading that are active or were completed within the last five years. The list shall contain the total number of meters, the vendor of the devices installed, percentage completed to date, and contact information, including names, phone numbers and email addresses. 3. Safe Contractor shall describe or provide a copy of its formal safety program documentation. Contractor shall provide all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) statistics, if any, for the last three years. 4. Installation The Contractor shall describe the installation methods, manage the installation performance, and be responsible for the quality control and quality assurance of the installations. 5. Installation Sequence Contractor shall conduct installations as determined by the City. The City will retain the right to prioritize areas, or to reorganize priorities, both before the program begins, and during the program. Unless approved in writing by the City, Contractor shall complete at least 90% of the installations in a zip code before commencing installation on the next zip code. No more than J two groups of zip codes shall be available for installations and less than 90% completed at a given time. The remaining 10% of installations for each zip code shall be completed within 30 days of receiving new zip code installations lists. Exceptions to the requirement to complete an installation will be granted by the City. City approved exceptions will be treated as if they had not been assigned when computing the percentage of assigned properties completed. 6. Installation Schedule The City and Contractor shall establish an overall schedule for installation of the entire project. Contractor shall work with the City to perform installations in a manner that does not conflict with service and billing operations and schedules. • On the first workday of each week, a stand-up meeting will be held where Contractor and City give a status report. The Contractor will report any potential difficulties and coordinate efforts with the City to solve. • On the first workday of each week, the City will provide the Contractor an updated schedule of where work is planned for the next 4 weeks. 7. Installation Conditions The City anticipates the Contractor will encounter damaged and/or hazardous meter boxes that require replacement or resetting. The City requires remediation work during the replacement or resetting of the box of the meter exchange. The Contractor shall provide a photograph of the site before and after the work order. The Contractor is responsible for any required traffic control. The work must comply with all appropriate traffic safety regulations. The City reserves the right to inspect any installation and cleanup work within 45 days after installation in response to customer complaints of damage. Contractor shall be responsible for claims resulting from damage caused by installation. Contractor shall describe their process for addressing these situations. 8. Inaccessible Meter In the event a meter is not accessible, the Contractor will make at least three different attempts at any reasonable time within 30 days of encountering the inaccessible meter to notify the customer to provide access to the meter. Three attempts to install the meter include at least two evening or weekend attempts. These attempts must be documented. After three documented attempts to make the installation, the Contractor Project Manager may request the City Project Manager schedule the meter change out. The Contractor shall only be paid for completed installations and is expected to provide all reasonable support in resolving difficult installation situations. Contractor shall describe their process for addressing these situations. 9. Meter Boxes and Lids Contractor shall replace, as found non -polymer meter box lids with a new lid provided by the City. The Contractor shall only replace damaged and/or hazardous meter boxes or reset meters that sit too low or too high and/or reset or replace meter boxes if couplings and curb stop are not accessible. The Contractor shall call 811 as needed. The Contractor shall also make the determination whether a situation requires a traffic rated meter box/lid or a standard box/lid while performing each job. When replacing a meter box from a driveway, asphalt, concrete, or sidewalk it shall be replaced with a traffic rated box. a� Water meter boxes in the alley are to be set no lower than the surrounding terrain. The recommended grade is to set the top of the water meter box no higher than two inches above ground level. This prevents the meter box from being covered up and stops dirt and rain from entering the box. The meter in the box should be no lower than 16 inches from the bottom of the meter box lid to the top of the water meter lid. This allows proper reading of the meter and prevents the meter and curb stops from freezing during cold weather. Water meter boxes in concrete/sidewalk/driveway are flushed with existing grade. The meter in the box should be no lower than 18 inches from the bottom of the meter box lid to the top of the water meter lid. This allows proper reading of the meter and prevents the meter and curb stops from freezing during cold weather. 10. Work Hours Contractor shall perform fieldwork Monday — Friday from 8 am — 8 pm (excluding holidays). Installers must be available for weekend, overnight, and early morning installations for special cases (i.e. medical facilities, schools). 11. Customer Notification Contractor will notify the customer prior to the job being performed; the City will supply the script for the knock and talk to the contractor. After the completion of the meter change out, the City will supply door hanger notifications for the Contractor to adhere to the door, alerting the customer of the completed installation. 12. Installation Reports On a weekly basis at a minimum, the Contractor must submit an electronic list (in a format designated by the City) of installations completed to date, including key information such as service type, address, date, installer name, serial numbers (of devices found, removed and installed), and other information to be specified by the City during the planning stage. 13.24-Hour Customer Access After the City is notified of a given installation, contractor must respond to calls from the customer associated with that installation or the City concerning leaks, or other problems. Contractor must respond within two hours of receiving the call and arrive at the customer's premise ready to correct any problems within four hours of receiving the call. If Contractor fails to respond, the City will assess damages and such penalties and cost to be deducted from the amount owed to the Contractor. Contractor shall maintain a log of such incidents, follow-ups, and their resolution and provide a copy to the City by noon each workday, via e-mail, or other mutually agreed upon electronic means. Contractor must provide procedures for response to customer problems. 14. Installation Acceptance Each installation will be accepted by the City conditioned upon: • Electronic submission of a list of completed installations containing for each installation: location identification, address, old and new meter serial numbers, old and new meter readings, physical description of the location of meter on the property (front, middle, rear, etc.), GPS coordinates of the meter, Contractor's inspector's name if applicable and the installer's name; • Successful capture of the meter read. If a read cannot be obtained from the system operating normally, a photograph and description documenting why read was not taken prior to change out shall be provided to the City. 3� 15. installation Procedures Meter Inventory The City will be responsible for procuring water meters, meter boxes, lids, and other necessary appurtenances (mounting brackets, pipes, fittings, flanges, gaskets, nuts, bolts) for installation by Contractor. Contractor will receive equipment from the City and each transfer of material will be recorded. After transferring inventory to the Contractor, the Contractor shall be responsible for managing and tracking inventory. Procedures Approval The City will provide detailed installation procedures that meet the City's requirements prior to beginning field installations. The detailed procedures shall adhere to the water advanced metering infrastructure manufacturers' guidelines to complete each job. Photos, GPS Coordinates, Latitude Lines and Longitude Lines Contractor shall capture and submit photos of the as -found meter register, as -left meter register and serial number for City record's; these photos must be submitted either electronically or on a thumb drive within five days of the completed installation. The City must be able to lookup photos by address. Contractor must provide example of standard meter image. Contractor shall apply procedures to ensure that any meter being replaced is read properly. When meter is changed, Contractor shall provide clearly readable digital photographs of the reading on the old meter register. Installer shall take pictures of the old equipment when it is still installed, but must include alternative procedures, as needed, to ensure that pictures legibly show the meter reading and are appropriately labeled with date, time, and premise information. Contractor must provide example of standard image. Procedures Validation Testing Prior to the commencement of full-scale installation, the Contractor shall install water meters by zip code provided by the City (comprised of approximately 50 meters) following the approved installation procedures. This slow start-up and for a period not longer than 10 business days following it, the City and Contractor shall evaluate the procedures for public notification, scheduling, meter installations, meter box resets or replacements, read data transfers, inventory handling and problem resolution, to ensure they are working and effective. City shall work with Contractor to modify any procedures that it deems are deficient, ineffective or otherwise unacceptable to City. No work will proceed on other zip codes until the procedures and processes are deemed to meet the City's requirements. Site Condition Before, or at the time of installation, Contractor shall inspect the existing water meter setting, including piping and control valves. If the Contractor determines that conditions are such that damage would result from standard installation procedures to customer or City owned property, the installation Project Manager shall immediately contact the City's Project Manager. The Contractor shall not attempt the installation until the site is inspected by an authorized City representative and shall postpone installation at that site until the City's Project Manager or authorized City representative notifies the Contractor to proceed with the work. Old Piping Old piping per se should not be grounds for the failure of the installer to replace a meter designated for change out. Only when old piping is leaking or deteriorated to a point that damage to it could reasonably be expected by changing the meter will poor piping be accepted as a reason for not replacing the meter. Unless the City's Project Manager remands the particular installation to the City for further action, the Contractor is still required to install the meter and associated equipment if the piping has been repaired or replaced. Meter Replacement Contractor shall ensure the installer is at the correct meter and check for running water prior to commencing meter change out. Contractor must turn off the water to the service. Contractor shall then replace the meter using new gaskets or washers. Contractor is required to install standard connections (i.e. couplings) if none exist currently for all 1" thru 2" meters. Disposal Contractor is responsible for returning all meters, registers, boxes and lids removed from service and dispose at a location designated by the City. Concrete and asphalt rubble produced by the project shall be taken to the City Materials Recycling Pit. City will provide location and access information to the site. Valves The curb stop is the appropriate point at which to shut off water to the service line for the meter replacement. If the curb stop valve is inoperable, Contractor shall notify the City's Project Manager or authorized City representative and the City will rectify the problem. Plumbing_ Irregularities Contractor shall report any meter and/or plumbing irregularities to the City's Project Manager or authorized City representative prior to the installation of a meter, including but not limited to: meters installed backwards, disconnected meters or other indications of tampering (i.e. magnets, registers disconnected from meters, illegal connections before a meter, unmetered connections, or a customer's plumbing to a service lateral, fire pipe or water main). Contractor shall not proceed with the installation of a meter until the City's Project Manager or authorized City representative has verbally authorized such installation. Dirt in and Around Meter Contractor shall be responsible for removing and properly disposing of any reasonable amount of dirt needed to replacelreset the meter box. Dirt shall be removed such that there is a minimum of 2" clearance below the meter in a meter box. Contractor shall attempt to expose connector to the service line and any piping between the service line connection and the meter to ensure that they are in a condition that will not be damaged by changing the meter. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all waste resulting from cleaning, resetting, replacing the meter box is cleaned up and dispose of properly. Plumbing Damage Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any service lines it damages at its sole cost and expense, unless the Contractor's Project Manager has reported it. Any damage done by the Contractor outside the area and scope of the work of the contract shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor's sole cost and expense by a licensed plumber. Completed Work Orders City will supply the Contractor meter card documentation to record the information. 0 16. Personnel Project Mana eg_ment Contractor must demonstrate the aptitude of key personnel within their team, specifically those that will be running the project. Contractor will submit a statement detailing the experience of each of their key personnel assigned to the project. This information should also include the number of installers, project management and their qualifications. Project Manager Contractor shall designate a Project Manager, who shall be responsible for managing the entire installation project on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Contractor and for seeing that all installations are carried out in a professional manner and in compliance with the procedures required by the Contractor, City and all other applicable local, state, and federal regulations. The Project Manager should be onsite continuously throughout the duration of the project except for holidays and vacations, during which the Contractor shall provide a qualified substitute. The Project Manager should be experienced in supervising meter installations, and familiar with applicable regulations and safe and proper installation procedures. City shall approve the Project Manager or a change in the Project Manager. Installers All Contractor's installation employees shall be fully trained by the Contractor in confirming correct service location, the removal of existing meters, and the installation of new meters. They shall also be trained in meter box replacements, resetting, and operation of curb stops and valves. The City reserves the right to require Contractor to retrain, reassign, or remove from the project any employee who fails to perform professional and satisfactory work. Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel to complete installations within a reasonable timeframe as approved by the City. Licensed Plumbers Contractor shall engage by employment at least one person who shall maintain a valid and current plumber's license. They shall be appropriately licensed and registered in Texas. They shall be responsible for supervising the work of all installers and correcting any problems or damage to plumbing occasioned by the changing of meters and the installation of the metering equipment. Bonding and Background Checks Contractor shall bond all licensed plumbers and installers. Contractor shall subject all employees to a criminal offense background check. Contractor shall not employ any person who fails this check. City reserves the right to review all background checks and prevent any such employee from working on City's projects. Uniforms and Identification Contractor's field personnel shall wear consistent uniforms containing Contractor's name, as well as prominently displayed picture identification badges containing Contractor's name, employee name, title and signature, employee picture, employee identification number and appropriate personal protective equipment. Contractor's employees who are no longer employed by the Contractor shall be required to return their uniforms and identification cards immediately upon termination of employment, and the Contractor shall immediately notify the City of all such terminations and if identification cards were received from terminated employees. Contractor must provide list of appointed personnel prior to project start-up and provide updates as necessary. NN Supplied Items Contractor will supply the following components and aspects of installation: overall project management, training and direct supervision of installers, scheduling as needed, problem solving and complaint handling, inspection and quality control. Materials Mana ement Contractor shall at all times maintain security and control of inventory of materials in its possession, regardless of whether the City or Contractor owns material. Material paid for by the City may be subject to a bailment agreement with the City. If any materials are lost, damaged or stolen, Contractor is responsible to reimburse the City the purchased cost of the item. Describe procedures for inventory control and audit, including frequency of inventory counting and reporting. Tools and Materials Contractor shall furnish all tools and equipment necessary for the successful and timely completion of all installations under this contract as specified herein. Vehicles Contractor shall be responsible for all vehicles it uses on the project. Vehicles shall have easily recognizable logos containing the Contractor's name. Contractor should provide service vehicles onsite stocked with supplies needed for normal service restoration and/or replacement. Any employee of the Contractor who drives a vehicle in connection with this project must have a valid driver's license for the class of vehicle being operated. Parkin Contractor is required to follow all parking laws. Contractor shall be responsible for any and all parking violations incurred with their vehicles. Field Communications City requires that all the Contractor's installers, plumbers, inspectors, and supervisory personnel be equipped with cellular phones so that problems or questions can be addressed immediately and the Contractor's Project Manager can be notified immediately if needed. Warranties All installation work, performed under this contract, shall be guaranteed against defects in workmanship for a period of one year from the date of installation. Quality Control Response to Complaints and Claims Should the Contractor receive a complaint from a customer or the City regarding an installation, the Contractor shall immediately log the notification, including the caller's name, address, phone number, date and time, nature of the problem and the action taken. Copies of all logs shall be forwarded to the City's Project Manager not less than once per day. Improper Installations Contractor shall be responsible for any damages due to improper installations. Contractor will reimburse City for any meter, register or endpoint improperly set by its installer at the purchased cost. 0 Leaks after Installation Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any leaks at the couplings or service lines that could reasonably be attributed to the meter installation if reported by the City or customers at no additional cost to the City. Quality Assurance /Quality Control (QA/QC) Audits Contractor shall audit 100% of installations for the first two weeks of the project and of each new installer brought onto the project. The Contractors shall audit 5% thereafter. In addition, the City will perform independent QA/QC as desired. Contractor shall describe its procedures and protocol for inspecting installations, including installation by new employees, recording and reporting inspection findings and remediating any issues discovered through inspections. Should a set of audited installations fail any QA/QC protocol by more than 5% the City may require the Contractor to perform additional QA/QC on that release. Demobilization Contractor will be responsible for working with the City to ensure project close out activities are performed and returning of all City equipment and appurtenances are transition from the Contractor to the City. Open Work Order Contractor must provide documentation to detail any issues with work order and why the Contractor was not able to complete the work. Contractor shall provide the City with a daily open work orders report. Customer Complaints and Claims Contractor shall provide all documentation related to complaints/claims and any actions taken. Contractor shall review all outstanding complaints/claims with the City and provide any additional supporting documentation needed prior to transition the complaints/claims to the City. Inventory Reconciliation At the completion of the deployment, Contractor shall provide the City with a detailed inventory of the assets in its possession that it will transfer back to the City as it wraps up the project. Contractor shall provide documentation for any discrepancy between the assets received from the City, installed, and remaining in inventory or a credit to the City for the replacement value of the missing assets. Performance Standards The following performance standards shall be maintained. ; r4%: ;; ai€tion Measured Limit Impact on <,>:•�•>,•.>..:<. f....:>,:, U! r Installation :•::...;t;;;t;:•i::•::'':�'i ::':.... .:j �. .;;}v;;;::•::••::•::•: �•::; �:�:i•}:•:}},^.,.}•:fit}1i F2�• •Y•{,1�s:•::•:: t1;?.:;.;' p•:xi�'::}:•;}!;�:.'✓:<<:•: }::•:.::•;}}.:.��; _t.F��•:'.-:'r� g11i� :1 •: +ynr�� rynlryy Qpy.� ■gyp .L F Aili•F. Installation Percent of Per Batch 5% No new work Quality installations deemed provided until unsatisfactory upon Contractor quality control completes inspection by City remediation(s) and additional QAIQC on that release Contacts for Percent of customers One 99% No new work given Inaccessible who have Month until contact Meter inaccessible meter percentagc reached for which three k' attempts were trade to install the meter {including at least two evening or weekend. attempts of unsuccessful} Inspection Percent of Per Btatch.;;. 5°lo No new work Sample installations that have provided until x <:. " beets inspected for yet:: mspection numbers f qu.ali meet agreed upon �.'_;"�:-;�. ;=^3?� - R, •• »: Y�.�3 �a•x. i � ;y,�k�W.,_ :;+.•:•':;:�f: v,&� ;,;.�l�S1a���i.:;:'>;��::<:F.��S.i'�':Y�'i:Y?� sctiou' petit for riti�i per Batii� 1f?3°d No new war l Sample for installers provided until New inspection numbers Installers meet agreed upon standards Customer Percentage: Number One Complaints, of customer Month complaints divided by total installs 3% Ri,-Mining employees on whatever deficiency is involved-, if still nc, improvement, then possibility of contract tv=inauon 9' Payment Retainaee City will hold 5% retainage on each invoice payment. The 5% retainage should be a separate line on each invoice. The retainage shall be released 35 days following the filing of a Notice of Completion and upon installation acceptance. Installation Acceptance Upon acceptance, City shall pay the agreed upon price for each completed installation less retainage. Installations will be accepted by the City conditioned upon: • Electronic submission of a list of completed installations including address, meter register numbers, endpoint number, old and new meter serial numbers, old and new meter readings, physical description of location of meter, GPS coordinates of meter, installer name and Contractors inspectors name if applicable; • Receipt or access to required digital photography; * At its option, satisfactory inspection by the City. Exhibit B City of Lubbock RFP 23-17067-KM Water Meter Infrastructure and Meter Box Installations Price Proposal Sheet Best and Final Offer Ratliff Utilities .............. .,. .._.-w...--...-_-_-.._.....-... ,.,.... ...w....,m. ......,, Total Cost $698,330.00 Quantity Required Unit Total # Items (+/-) UOM:.-. Price Cost 40-1 Reset 1" Existing or Install Meter Box 1943 EA $55.00 $106,865.00 #0-2 Reset 1.5" - 2" Existing or Install Meter Bos 394 EA $165.00 $65,010.00 #0-3 Replace Meter Lids 1000 EA $4.00 $4,000.00 #04 Vacuum Pump Truck and Trailer for Meter Vaults or Meter Bo) 2 EA No Bid No Bid 40-5 1" Meter Installation 1907 EA $65.00 $123,955.00 #0-6 3/4"- 1" Re -pipe 300 EA $75.00 $22,500.00 #0-7 1.5 Meter Installation 110 EA $400.00 $44,000.00 #0-8 1.5 Re -pipe 15 EA $125.00 $1,875.00 40-9 2" Meter Installation 281 EA $400.00 $112.400.00 #0-10 2" Re -pipe 25 EA $125.00 $3,125.00 #0-11 3" Meter Installation 23 EA $3,000.00 $69,000.00 #0-12 3" Re -pipe 10 EA $500.00 $5,000.00 #0-13 4" Meter Installation 20 EA $3,000.00 $60,000.00 #0-14 4" Re -pipe 4 EA $500.00 $2,000.00 W 15 6" Meter Installation 9 EA $4,500.00 $40,500.00 #0-16 6" Re -pipe 4 EA $675.00 $2,700.00 #0-17 8" Meter Installation 6 EA $4,500.00 $27,000.00 #0-18 8" Re -pipe 3 EA $675.00 $2,025.00 #0-19 10" Meter Installation I EA $5,500.00 $5,500.00 #0-20 10" Repipe 1 EA $875.00 $875.00 Vendor Acknowledgeaw"t thh s0ficiMOM tte undmiped offmr huNkag vxaa.PW the nAu"t for . 4WMt'ms to G&TOM Oucumemb as aced with the rMuest for propftats, and Wng V tandmom m be ma, bin rtvtmvd tim infor"MAOD regarding, • justuvme ktqwremeats �WvOan. and Deb2meat ctrttfimoon • Telm t;OVArftvumt code sgetwu -zzsz.js2 Tmax Governman [;add SeWou 21'7L002 * Tex" Goverva"t CedP'2274 * FedtM Aad State Regutatloob Authanked shpmwre FUNA. MB Title WIC I�W OOOAQ�A;?x Owe City, Sistv .ZIP ,0141v � Zvo- Exhibit C INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS 32.1. 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. 32.2. 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. 32.3. 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): Commercial General Liability Requirements: $2M occurrence / $4M aggregate (can be combined with an Excess Liability to meet requirement). CGL is required in ALL contracts. It is perhaps the most important of all insurance policies in a contractual relationship. It insures the Contractor has broad liability coverage for contractual activities and for completed operations. Commercial General Liability to include Products — Completion/OP, Personal and Advertising Injury, Contractual Liability, Fire Damage (any one fire), and Medical Expenses (any one person). Automobile Liabilitv Reauirements: $1M/occurrence is needed Workers Compensation and Employer Liability Requirements: Statutory. If the vendor is an independent contractor with no employees and are exempt from providing Workers' Compensation coverage, they must sign a waiver (obtained from COL Purchasing) and include a copy of their driver's license... Employer Liability ($1M) is required with Workers Compensation. • The City of Lubbock (including its officials, employees and volunteers) shall be afforded additional insured status on a primary and non-contributory basis on all liability policies except professional liabilities and workers' comp. • Waivers of Subrogation are required for CGL, AL, and WC. • To Include Products of Completed Operations endorsement. • Carrier will provide a 30-day written notice of cancellation, 1 0-day written notice for non-payment. • Carriers must meet an A.M. Best rating of A- or better. • Subcontractors must carry same limits as listed above. U IMPORTANT: POLICY ENDORSEMENTS 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 1314Avenue K, 91h Floor Lubbock, Texas 79401 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. Aubrey Spear Changed On Description Before After 12/20/2022 Professional Liability 1.0000 1 12/20/2022 Plan Description Completing the Changeout Analog Water Meters with Advanced Metering AMI Water Meters and Infrastructure (AMI) Replacement/Reset of Water Meter project - Installation Boxes of AMI Water Meters and Replacement/Reset of Water Meter Boxes 12/20/2022 Geo Rules Caller Type None Submittal_ Received 12/20/2022 Department Notes This is an RFQ for This is an RFQ for changing out the completing the remaining analog water meters with advanced metering advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) infrastructure meters. We have over 2,000 analog project. We have meters remaining in the system and meter over 2,000 boxes that need replacing. remaining analog meters and meter boxes that need replacing. 12/20/2022 Professional Liability 1.0000 1 12/20/2022 Department Notes [none] "' The Request for Qualifications needs to be converted to a Request for Proposal since this is not a professional services contract."' 12/20/2022 Geo Rules Caller Type None Submittal_ Received 12/20/2022 Approved User ID [none] Spear, Aubrey 12/20/2022 Completed No Yes 12/20/2022 Complete Date [none] 12/20/2022 12/20/2022 Item Review Status ID Under Review Approved 12/20/2022 ItemReviewStatusName Under Review Approved 12/20/2022 Passed No Yes 12/20/2022 StatusChangedDate [none] 12/20/2022 Cheryl Brock Changed On Description Before 12/22/2022 Professional Liability 1.0000 12/22/2022 Geo Rules Caller Type None 12/22/2022 Completed No 12/22/2022 Complete Date [none] Current Balance Cost of Good/Services Additional Info $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan (PUR-2023-17067) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan (PUR-2023-17067) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan (PUR-2023-17067) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan (PUR-2023-17067) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan (PUR-2023-17067) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan (PUR-2023-17067) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan (PUR-2023-17067) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Item Review (Purchasing Approval) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Item Review (Purchasing Approval) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Item Review (Purchasing Approval) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Item Review (Purchasing Approval) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Item Review (Purchasing Approval) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Item Review (Purchasing Approval) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Item Review (Purchasing Approval) After Current Balance Cost of Good/Services 1 $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Submittal —Received $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Yes $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Additional Info Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Plan Submittal Item Review (Budget Director) Plan Submittal Item Review (Budget Director) April 21, 2023 Page 1 of 5 12/22/2022 Completed No Yes $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Complete Date [none] 12/22/2022 $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Item Review Status ID Under Review Approved $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Passed No Yes $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Completed No Yes $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Complete Date [none] 12/22/2022 $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Item Review Status ID Under Review Approved $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Passed No Yes $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Submittal Status ID Under Review Approved $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Professional Liability 1.0000 1 $2.655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Geo Rules Caller Type None Submittal —Received $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Completed No Yes $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Complete Date [none] 12/22/2022 $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Item Review Status ID Under Review Approved $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Passed No Yes $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Submittal Status ID Under Review Approved $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 04/17/2023 Professional Liability 1.0000 1 $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 04/17/2023 Geo Rules Caller Type None Submittal —Received $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 04/17/2023 Plan Note added $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 04/17/2023 Completed No Yes $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 04/17/2023 Complete Date [none] 4/17/2023 $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 04/17/2023 Item Review Status ID Under Review Requires Resubmission $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 04/17/2023 Submittal Status ID Under Review Requires Resubmission $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 04/21/2023 Attachment added $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 04/21/2023 Professional Liability 1.0000 1 $2.655,343.00 $526,115.00 04/21/2023 Geo Rules Caller Type None Submittal —Received $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 04/21/2023 Plan Note added $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan submittal text: (12/22/2022) Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan submittal text: (12/22/2022) Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Plan note text: (Limit on Commercial General Liability is listed as $1M on the certificate and there is a requirements of $2M on the contract.) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan Submittal Item Review (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan submittal text: (4/11/2023) Attachment (PUR-17067 ACORD Form 20230420-161050. pdf) Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Plan note text: (Insurance documents are attached and approved) April 21, 2023 Page 3 of 5 12/15/2022 Start Date [none] 12/15/2022 $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/15/2022 Workflow Status Not Started Started $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/15/2022 Assigned User ID Alvarez, Marta Spear, Aubrey $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Attachment added $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Professional Liability 1.0000 1 $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Geo Rules Caller Type None Submittal —Received $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Attachment added $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Professional Liability 1.0000 1 $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Geo Rules Caller Type None Submittal —Received $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Professional Liability 1.0000 1 $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Geo Rules Caller Type None Submittal —Received $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Plan Submittal added $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Start Date 12/21/2022 12/22/2022 $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Workflow Status Not Started Started $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 12/22/2022 Plan Workflow Step Action at $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Tommy Carpenter Changed On Description Before After 12/27/2022 Professional Liability 1.0000 1 12/27/2022 Geo Rules Caller Type None Submittal —Received 12/27/2022 Completed No Yes 12/27/2022 Complete Date [none] 12/27/2022 12/27/2022 Item Review Status ID Under Review Approved 12/27/2022 Passed No Yes 12/27/2022 Submittal Status ID Under Review Approved Plan workflow step action text: (Budget Director) Plan workflow step action text: (Budget Director) Plan Submittal Item Review (Purchasing Approval) Attachment (Insurance Reqs Portal RFQ.docx) Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Attachment (insurance Reqs Updated RFQ.docx) Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Plan (PUR-2023-17067) Plan submittal text: (12/2212022) Plan workflow step action text: (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan workflow step action text: (Risk Management Coordinator) Plan workflow step action text: (Risk Management Coordinator) Current Balance Cost of Good/Services Additional Info $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan (PUR-2023-17067) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan (PUR-2023-17067) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan Submittal Item Review (Facility Management) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan Submittal Item Review (Facility Management) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan Submittal Item Review (Facility Management) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan Submittal Item Review (Facility Management) $2,655,343.00 $526,115.00 Plan submittal text: (12/20/2022) April 21, 2023 Page 5 of 5 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295 1of1 Complete Nos i - a 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. 2023-999012 Ratliff Utilities Waxahachie, TX United States Date Filed: 03/27/2023 2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is being filed City of Lubbock Date Acknowledged: 3 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. 17067 Water Meter Infrastructure and Meter Box Installation 4 Name of Interested Party City, State, Country (place of business) Nature of interest (check applicable) Controlling Intermediary CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES FORM 1295 1 of 1 Complete Nos. 1- 4 and 6 if there are interested parties. Complete Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6 if there are no interested parties. OFFICE USE ONLY CERTIFICATION OF FILING Certificate Number: 2023-999012 Date Filed: 03/27/2023 Date Acknowledged: 03/27/2023 1 Name of business entity filing form, and the city, state and country of the business entity's place of business. Ratliff Utilities Waxahachie , TX United States 2 Name of governmental entity or state agency that is a party to the contract for which the form is being filed. City of Lubbock 3 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. 17067 Water Meter Infrastructure and Meter Box Installation 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. 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