ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

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1 ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Carlotta Nicholas, Director of Purchasing 2520 W.W. Thorne Blvd. Houston, TX Phone Fax NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Aldine Independent School District is accepting sealed Requests for Proposals (hereafter referred to as RFP or proposal) for Movement of Temporary Buildings until June 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm, upon which proposals will be opened in the district s board room and responding vendor names will be read aloud. Method of Delivery Proposals must be sealed and delivered in person, by certified mail, or via courier to: ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, ATTN: PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 2520 W.W. Thorne Blvd., Sonny Donaldson Administration Building, Houston, TX no later than the June 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm Proposal Envelopes must be sealed and plainly marked as described below: PROPOSAL: Movement of Temporary Buildings RFP#: BPD COMPANY NAME: DO NOT OPEN UNTIL: June 1, 2016 at 2:00 pm Disqualified Proposals Proposals received later than the specified time, whether delivered in person or mailed, will be disqualified and returned. Faxed or ed proposals do not meet the sealed proposal requirement and will also be disqualified. Bid Tabulations After the proposal is awarded by the Board of Trustees, a tabulation summary will be posted to the district s website, under Community, Vendors, Vendor Bids, Bid Tabulations. Aldine ISD reserves the right to accept or reject any/or all proposals or to make awards as they appear to be advantageous to the district and to waive any and all informalities. Addendums Responding participants should periodically check the district s website for any addendum clarifications that may occur prior to the proposal due date. (See, Community Vendor, then Vendor Bids ). Questions regarding the proposal are to be submitted in writing to Emitte Roque at earoque@aldineisd.org; Kanesha Bennett at kybennett@aldineisd.org and copy bids@aldineisd.org Page 1 of 31

2 TABLE OF CONTENT Scope of Services Page 3 Special Terms and Conditions Page 4 General Terms and Conditions Page 5 Proposal Form Page 13 Deviations Form Page 14 No Submission Form Page 15 References Page 16 Supplier Code of Ethics Page 17 Statement of Non Discrimination Page 19 Representations and Certifications Page 20 Felony Conviction Notice Form Page 21 Covenants against Gratuities/Parent Company Information Page 22 Certification of Independent Price Determination/Certification of Non-Collusion Page 23 Communications Certification Page 24 Signature Block Page 25 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire Requirement Page 26 Certificate of Interested Parties (Form 1295): Page 27 Criminal Background Fingerprint Requirement Page 29 HUB Certification Page 30 Agreement Terms Page 31 Page 2 of 31

3 SCOPE OF SERVICES MOVEMENT OF TEMPORARY BUILDINGS RFP# BPD It is the intention of Aldine Independent School District (AISD) to establish an annual contract with a qualified vendor or multiple vendors that meets our terms, conditions, and specifications for the movement of temporary buildings as specified herein, or equal. Using the specified evaluation criteria, Aldine ISD personnel will decide which vendor s services offers the best value for the District. Estimated annual expenditures for these services in were approximately $17, for the year. This estimate, however, should not be construed to be guarantee of either minimum or maximum dollar amounts to be spent. Aldine ISD cannot guarantee the number of times that services will be needed. Aldine ISD consists of 111 square miles in Northwest Harris County, Texas with 75 schools and 14 Administrative facilities some within the city and some in the county which all have a need for custodial supplies. If awarded, the contract will exist for one year with an option to renew for two additional one year periods if agreed in writing by both Aldine ISD and the contracted vendor. Unit pricing shall be guaranteed for this time. All prices shall be subject to verification. Contracts shall not exceed 3 years. The evaluation criteria specified herein will be used to determine which of the proposals provide the best quality for Aldine ISD. Aldine ISD reserves the right to request post-proposal modifications, including best and final offers. Proposals submitted that are not in accordance with the terms and conditions of this proposal will not be considered for evaluation or award. The district reserves the right to require additional information from Proposers and to conduct necessary investigations to determine services or product reliability, Proposers performance and to determine the accuracy of Proposer information. Aldine ISD also reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any technicalities, and to accept the proposal(s) that are determined to be most advantageous to Aldine Independent School District. Recognizing that there are other important considerations other than price, Aldine ISD may not necessarily award to the lowest proposer. Emitte Roque, Aldine ISD Executive Director, Building and Properties Phone Fax Page 3 of 31

4 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS MOVEMENT OF TEMPORARY BUILDINGS RFP# BPD Proposals will be accepted only from proposers who are qualified and equipped to move, handle, transfer and place portable buildings at designated sites as directed by Aldine ISD. In addition, the proposer must have contracted services with hospitals, schools, municipals, state or other government institutions for at least two years. A. Requirements A-1 Building Removal and Relocation Schedule Drawings of all removal and relocation sites will be furnished prior to relocations. A-2 Proposers must comply with the City of Houston and Harris County approved site plans. A-3 Each building shall be raised from existing concrete block and pads in a manner that will insure structural integrity to the wood frame flooring systems and wall components to prevent damage to the structure inside and out. A-4 Each building shall be set on a transportation device licensed and designed to support the entire building from front to rear and side to side without damage from stress or improper weight distribution. A-5 Each building shall then be properly marked and transported according to all applicable State of Texas, City of Houston and Harris County, traffic regulations and permits along a pre- determined route authorized by state and county permits for that building to the site designated. A-6 Contractor will be responsible for notification to residents for any removal and replacement of property creating an obstruction in the relocation of portable buildings (Example: mailbox) A-7 Contractor will be responsible for any tree trimming required in the relocation of portable buildings on non-district property. A-8 Each building shall be leveled all around, with necessary pad, blocks and shims. The successful vendor will provide any necessary wood shims. Each building will be tied down with a minimum of 16 tie downs per building. A-9 Site work The contractor shall leave each site clean and free from debris related to the scope of this project. A-10 Contract Form and Payment This will be an annual contract for work to be performed and payment to be made upon completion and acceptance of each portable building relocation. Page 4 of 31

5 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABILITY These conditions are applicable and form a part of the contract documents in each equipment and/or service contract and a part of the terms of each purchase order for items of equipment and/or service included in the specifications and bid forms issued herewith SPECIFICATIONS may be those developed by the requestor or by the manufacturer to represent items of regularly manufactured products QUESTIONS concerning this proposal package shall be addressed to Emitte Roque at earoque@aldineisd.org; Kanesha Bennett at kybennett@aldineisd.org and copy bids@aldineisd.org BIDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED ON THESE FORMS. Bids must be submitted on the AISD bid form in the space provided for pricing. If bidder does not fill in the blank with the bid price, it will be considered a no bid. Bid price and any alternate bid price must appear on the AISD bid form. Deviations to any conditions and/or specifications shall be conspicuously noted in writing by the bidder and shall be included with the bid in the form of manufacturing product, specifications, and/or brochures ONLY SEALED BIDS ARE ACCEPTABLE. FAXED BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED QUANTITIES AND AMOUNT OF SERVICES REQUIRED are estimated and will be ordered on an as needed basis. The district reserves the right to purchase additional quantities above that stated at the same unit price unless otherwise specified by the bidder DELIVERIES required in this bid shall be freight prepaid; FOB destination and bid prices and discounts shall include all freight and delivery charges. For shipments designated on the purchase order to the AISD Central Warehouse, acceptable delivery hours are 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM Central Standard Time. No deliveries will be accepted after 3:15 PM. This will clearly be indicated on the purchase order if required. Delivery hours for drop shipments to specific campuses will be noted. Delivery of purchases in good condition, in a reasonable timely manner will be the vendor s responsibility. All goods are subject to inspection and return at the expense of the vendor if found to be inferior to those specified WARRANTY CONDITIONS for all supplies and/or equipment shall be considered manufacturer s minimum standard warranty unless otherwise agreed to in writing. Bidder shall be an authorized dealer, distributor or manufacturer for the product. All equipment bid shall be new unless clearly stated in writing SAMPLES, when called for, shall be submitted with the bid per instructions set forth in The Special Terms and Conditions. Samples must be provided free of expense. If Page 5 of 31

6 required, samples will be returned to bidder at bidder s expense if reusable after evaluation ADDITIONAL SAMPLES needed for a bid to be evaluated properly shall be delivered within (5) working days from the time the vendor is notified by the Purchasing Department SAMPLE ITEMS from the successful bidder may be retained for the purpose of determining that the quality and workmanship of the delivered items are comparable to the sample THOSE WHO DO NOT BID are requested to notify AISD Purchasing Department in The No Submission Form. Failure to do so may result in their being deleted from our prospective BID MAIL-OUT LIST EVALUATION OF BIDS It is not the policy of Aldine Independent School District to purchase on the basis of low prices alone. In evaluating submissions, the following considerations will be taken into account to determine the best value for Aldine Independent School District. Education Code The purchase price; 2. The reputation of the vendor and of the vendor s goods or services; 3. The quality of the vendor s goods or services; 4. The extent to which the goods or services meet the district s needs; 5. The vendor s past relationship with the district; 6. The impact on the ability of the district to comply with laws and rules relating to historically underutilized businesses (HUB). 7. The total long-term cost to the district to acquire the vendor s goods or services; 8. For a contract for goods and services, other than goods and services related to telecommunications and information services, building construction and maintenance, or instructional materials, whether the vendor or the vendor's ultimate parent company or majority owner: (A) has its principal place of business in this state; or (B) employs at least 500 persons in this state; and 9. Other relevant factors specifically listed in any section of the request for bids or proposal As a general rule, Aldine ISD may not apply a geographic preference for procurement involving federal funds See 2. C.F.R However, Aldine ISD may apply an optional geographic preference in the procurement of unprocessed locally grown or locally raised agricultural products for use in a Child Nutrition Program. See 2 C.F.R National School Lunch Program), 215 (Special Milk Program for Children), 220 (School Breakfast Program), 225 (Summer Food Service Program), 226 (Child and Adult Care Food Program). Aldine ISD includes the criteria for local preference, but it does not place a value in the determination of the weighted value in order to meet both state and federal laws. Page 6 of 31

7 DISCLOSURES: BY SIGNING THIS BID, a bidder affirms that he/she has not given, offered to give, not intends to give at any time hereafter any economic opportunity, future employment, gift loan, gratuity, special discount, favor or service to a public servant in connection with the bid submitted. Bidder shall disclose whether any of the school district s board members or administrative executives has any business or familiar relationships with bidder or bidder s principal offices or employees BIDDER SHALL NOTE any and all relationships that might be a conflict of interest and include such information with the bid BY SIGNING THIS BID, a bidder affirms that, to the best of his/her knowledge, the bid has been arrived at independently, and is submitted without collusion with anyone to obtain information or gain any favoritism that would anyway limit competition or give them an unfair advantage over other bidders in the award of this bid FUNDING OUT CLAUSE Any/all contracts exceeding one (1) year will require a standard funding out clause. A contract for the acquisition, including lease, of real or personal property is a commitment of the district s current revenue only, provided the contract contains either of both of the following provisions: ALL CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS between merchants and Aldine Independent School District shall strictly adhere to the statutes as set forth in the Uniform Commercial Code as last amended in 1995 by the American Law Institute in the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. Reference: Uniform Commercial Code, Fourteenth Edition, 1995 Official Text CONTRACTS FOR PURCHASE will be put into effect by means of a purchase order(s) upon authorized request and approval Any additional agreements/contracts to be signed by AISD shall be included with the bid Prices for all goods and/or services shall be negotiated to a firm amount for the duration of this contract or as agreed to in terms of time frame Tax Exemption: AISD is exempt from payment of taxes under Chapter 20, Title 122A, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, for the purpose of tangible personal property ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTING: Bidder understands that the contract may not be assigned, encumbered, pledged, mortgaged, or transferred either in whole or in part without written consent from the customer TERMINATION OF CONTRACT: It is understood that the district retains the option to terminate this agreement for any reason at the end of each contract year without pecuniary risk or penalty or at any point during the contract term with evidence of just cause. The district agrees that it will provide written notice of termination no later than thirty (30) days prior to the end of the contract year or for just cause. The termination will Page 7 of 31

8 become effective and this agreement shall terminate thirty - (30) thirty days following written notification of intent CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OR TRADE SECRETS (Government Code, Article ). If any of the information is considered to be confidential or a trade secret belonging to the bidder and, if released would give advantage to a competitor or bidder, that information should be filed with the bid in a separate envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL DO NOT DUPLICATE WITHOUT PERMISSION VENDOR NON-PERFORMANCE: If at any time the vendor fails to fulfill or abide by the terms and conditions or specifications of the contract, AISD reserves the right to: 1) Purchase on the open market and charge the vendor the difference between contract price and actual purchase price, or 2) Deduct such charges from existing invoice totals currently due, or 3) Cancel within thirty (30) days written notification of intent and remove the vendor from the active bid file for a period of time not less than one (1) year. 4) Re-bid the service/product 5) Award to next lower responsible bidder, if accepted by same 6) Aldine Independent School District reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive all technicalities, and to accept the responses determined to be the most favorable to the district. 7) Aldine ISD retains the right to utilize cooperative purchasing contracts that may offer a better value to the district Any problems or discrepancies that are not covered by the above preventing or hindering performance should be addressed with Aldine ISD SIMILAR CONTRACTS This bid will not supersede any other contracts AISD either currently is using or may bid in the future for specific and like kind items FREIGHT, DELIVERY AND PACKAGING: the entire contract shall be interpreted as F.O.B. destination with freight charges included in the purchase price (reference 1.7.0). Items shall be identified by school campuses if applicable. Aldine Independent School District s purchase orders must appear on all bill of ladings, packing slips and on the outside of the box/packaging. All orders shall be shipped within fifteen (15) days after receipt of order. Notify AISD Purchasing Department Buyer if the product cannot be shipped within this period, allowing the opportunity to secure the merchandise elsewhere. You may locate the Buyer s phone number and initials on the top of the purchase order under the delivery date. If you are unable to reach the appropriate buyer at the number listed, call (281) for assistance GUARANTEES: Guarantees, warranty, and replacement information must be submitted with your bid. Bidders shall include a copy of the manufacturer s standard warranty with the submitted bid. Page 8 of 31

9 PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS: Any catalog, brand name, or manufacturer s reference used in your bid must be descriptive not restrictive. It is intended to indicate the type and quality desired. Bids on brands of like nature and quality will be considered. Aldine ISD reserves the right to decide which alternate bids are equal. Bids may be submitted on any or all items, unless stated otherwise. The owner reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to accept any bid deemed most advantageous to the Aldine Independent School District and to waive any informalities in bidding DEVIATIONS: If you are bidding other than the AISD referenced brand, you must write the alternate brand name in the AISD deviations section of the bid indicating the manufacturer, brand, model, etc. of article offered. If no other information is given, we assume you are bidding as specified. However, Aldine Independent School District reserves the right to accept or reject all or any part of any bid, waive minor technicalities, and approve the bid that best serves the District PRICING CHANGES: All prices and discount percentages in Vendor s proposal shall be firm for the Term of this Contract. Pricing may be negotiated during the Contract renewal period. Vendor agrees to promptly lower the proportionate price of any product purchased through this Contract following a reduction in the price the Vendor is paying suppliers. All price changes shall be presented to Aldine ISD for acceptance or rejection by Aldine ISD, in its sole discretion, using the same format as was accepted in Vendor s original proposal; all price changes for products and/or services provided under this Contract must be approved, in writing, by Aldine ISD prior to taking effect. The following documentation shall be provided to support a request for a price change: justification for change/increase terms and conditions market conditions manufacturers /distributors impact, if any All price decreases shall be allowed for all products and/or services INVOICES: Pricing: Aldine Independent School District s Purchase Order(s) number must appear on all invoices Invoice Discrepancies: Discrepancies between the invoice and the district purchase orders will be corrected upon request VENDOR REQUIREMENTS: Vendor must provide an address, and accept orders from authorized buyer having an official AISD purchase order number. Orders are ed daily TAX EXEMPTION AISD is exempt from payment of taxes under Chapter 20, Title 122A, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, for the purpose of tangible personal property Page 9 of 31

10 VENUE This contract shall be enforceable in Harris County, Texas, and if legal action is necessary by either party with respect to the enforcement of any and all of its terms and conditions, exclusive venue for any legal action shall lie in Harris County, Texas INDEMNIFICATION - To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Proposer and its agents, partners, employees, and consultants (collectively Indemnitors ) shall and do agree to indemnify, protect, defend with counsel approved by the District, and hold harmless the District, and their respective officers, directors, members of the board, partners, employees and agents (Collectively Indemnitees ) from and against all claims, damages, losses, liens, causes of action, suits, judgments and expenses, including attorney fees, of any nature, kind, or description (Collectively Liabilities ) of any person or entity whomsoever arising out of, caused by, or resulting from the performance of services, or provision of goods, by contractor pursuant to this contract, or any part thereof, which are caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Proposer or, anyone directly or indirectly employed by it or anyone for whose acts it may be liable even if it is caused in part by the negligence or omission of any Indemnitee, so long as it is not caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of any Indemnitee. In the event more than one of the Indemnitors are connected with an accident or occurrence covered by this indemnification, then each of such Indemnitors shall be jointly and severally responsible to the Indemnitees for indemnification and the ultimate responsibility among such Indemnitors for the loss and expense of any such indemnification shall be settled by separate proceedings and without jeopardy to any Indemnitee. The provision of this article shall not be construed to eliminate or reduce any other indemnification or right which the District or any of the Indemnitees has by law. Proposer shall protect and indemnify the District from and against all claims, damages, judgments and loss arising from infringement or alleged infringement of any United States patent, or copyright, arising by or out of any of the services performed or goods provided hereunder or the use by Proposer or by the District at the direction of Proposer of any article or material, provided that upon becoming aware of a suit or threat of suit for patent or copyright infringement, the District shall promptly notify Proposer and Proposer shall be given full opportunity to negotiate a settlement. Proposer does not warrant against infringement by reason of the District s design of articles or the use thereof in combination with other materials or in the operation of any process. In the event of litigation, the District agrees to cooperate reasonably with Proposer and parties shall be entitled, in connection with any such litigation, to be represented by counsel at their own expense. The indemnities contained herein shall survive the termination of any agreement or purchase order for any reason whatsoever Insurance Contractor shall not commence work until all required bonds and insurance coverages have been obtained and such insurance has been reviewed and approved by the District. Certificates of Insurance on the current ACORD form shall be issued to the District showing all required insurance coverages. Page 10 of 31

11 INSURANCE & BOND REQUIREMENTS Contractor shall not commence work until all required bonds and insurance coverages have been obtained and such insurance has been reviewed and approved by the District. Certificates of Insurance on the current ACORD form shall be issued to the District showing all required insurance coverages. Bonds Required Construction, installation and service contracts (including repair and alteration) exceeding $25,000 require that 100% Performance and Payment Bonds be furnished by the successful bidder (contractor). All such bids must include a 5% Bid Bond. Non Construction and non installation or service contracts exceeding $25,000 require that a 100% Supply Bond be furnished by the successful bidder (contractor). Bonds shall be issued by a company authorized to do business in the State of Texas with an A.M. Best Company rating of at least A- VIII and included on the U.S. Department of the Treasury Listing of Approved Sureties (Dept. Circular 570). The contractor shall absorb any and all costs of such Bonds. Insurance Required Limit Required Automobile Liability insurance covering Any Auto Comprehensive (Commercial) General Liability insurance including Products, Completed Operations, Independent Contractors, Broad Form Property Damage, Pollution and Blanket Contractual Liability coverages. XCU exclusions to be removed when underground work is performed. Professional Errors & Omissions Liability insurance may be required from all contractors, licensed or certified as professionals; e.g., engineers, architects, insurance agents, physicians, attorneys, etc. Workers Compensation insurance with limits to comply with the requirements of the Texas Workers' Compensation Act Employers Liability insurance Umbrella or Excess Liability insurance covering in excess of Automobile Liability, General Liability and Worker s Compensation. $1,000,000 Combined Single Limit $1,000,000 Aggregate, Occurrence and Personal Injury $ 500,000 Fire Damage $ 5,000 Medical Payments Per Project Aggregate $1,000,000 Occurrence & Aggregate Retroactive Date preceding date of contract must be shown Extended Reporting Period two years past completion of contract Statutory Limits $1,000,000. One times contract amount for all contracts exceeding $100,000, up to $25,000,000 total limit; $1,000,000 minimum. Page 11 of 31

12 Insurance Conditions All insurance overages shall be issued on an Occurrence basis (except Professional Liability) by companies acceptable to District and licensed to do business in the State of Texas by the Texas Department of Insurance. Such companies shall have a Best's Key rating of at least "A- X". The District shall be shown as "Additional Insured" on the General Liability, Automobile Liability and Umbrella (Excess) Liability policies. A "Waiver of Subrogation" clause in favor of the District will be attached to the Workers Compensation, General Liability and Umbrella insurance policies. Evidence must be included in Certificates of Insurance General Liability and Umbrella (Excess) Insurance must be maintained for two years following date of final payment to contractor. A two year extended reporting period is required for Professional Errors and Omissions Liability. Certificates of Insurance must be provided annually. In addition to certificates of insurance, copies of policy endorsements must be provided a) listing Aldine ISD as Additional Insured and b) noting Waivers of Subrogation. All insurance certificates shall obligate the insurance company to notify the District of any nonrenewal, cancellation or material change to any of the policies at least 30 days prior to the effective date of the non-renewal, cancellation or change. If a policy has aggregate limits, a statement of claims against the aggregate limits is required. Contractor shall be responsible for all deductibles; the District shall approve the deductibles selected. The District reserves the right to review the insurance requirements during the effective period of any contract to make reasonable adjustments to insurance coverages and limits when deemed reasonably prudent by District based upon changes in statutory law, court decisions or potential increase in exposure to loss. The following insurance documents must be provided to Aldine ISD prior to the commencement of work: 1. Certificates of Insurance 2. Copies of policy endorsements a) listing Aldine ISD as Additional Insured b) providing Waivers of Subrogation in favor of Aldine ISD 3. Deductible amounts listed by policy type 4. A statement of claims against aggregate limits Certificate Holder: Aldine Independent School District c/o Emitte Roque, Executive Director of Buildings and Properties Aldine Westfield Road Houston, TX earoque@aldineisd.org Page 12 of 31

13 Vendor Name PROPOSAL FORM MOVEMENT OF TEMPORARY BUILDINGS RFP# BPD Cost for removal of tie downs, blocks, move, reinstall, level and tie down (24' x 56') classroom building (SAME SITE). $ 2. Provide cost for moving (including permits and escort services), reinstall,level and tie down (minimum of 16 per building) 24' x 56' classroom building within Aldine ISD. $ 3. Re-hooking of the truck to spin a building around for proper placement. $ 4. Additional 8" x 8" x 16" concrete blocks at the cost of $ per blk. 5. Additional 16" x 16" x 4" concrete pads at a cost of $ per pad 6. Additional 4" x 8" x 16" concrete pad at a cost of $ per pad 7. Additional 2 ¼ " x 8" x 16" concrete pads at a cost of $ per pad 8. Additional tie down at a cost of $ per tie down 9. Cost for removal of tie downs, blocks, move, reinstall, level and tie down (24' x 68') classroom building (SAME SITE). $ 10. Provide cost for moving (including permits and escort services), reinstall, level and tie down (minimum of 16 per building) 24' x 68' classroom building within Aldine ISD. $ 11. Provide cost for removal of debris from both old and new locations. $ Page 13 of 31

14 Vendor Name DEVIATIONS FORM MOVEMENT OF TEMPORARY BUILDINGS RFP# BPD In the event that the undersigned proposer intends to deviate from the specifications, all deviations must be listed. In the absence of any deviation, the proposer assures Aldine ISD of their full compliance with the specifications. Aldine ISD reserves the right to accept or deny any deviation. Page 14 of 31

15 ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASING DEPARTMENT 2520 W.W. Thorne Blvd. Houston, TX NO SUBMISSION FORM MOVEMENT OF TEMPORARY BUILDINGS RFP# BPD Aldine ISD would like know why you are not submitting a bid/proposal. We will analyze your response and attempt to determine if future changes are necessary. Indicate reason(s) for no submission: 1. We do not supply the requested product(s)/service 2. Quantities offered or scope of job is too small to be supplied by my company. 3. Quantities offered or scope of job is too large to be supplied by my company. 4. Specifications are too tight or appear to be written around a proprietary product. (Please explain) 5. Cannot propose against manufacturer on this item. 6. Cannot propose against jobber on this item. 7. Time frame for submitting a proposal was too short. 8. Other: IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT A PROPOSAL and wish to remain on the Aldine Independent School District proposal list for this item, please indicate: I wish to remain on the proposal list I do not wish to remain on the proposal list Printed Name Title Vendor Signature Date Company Name Address City, State, Zip Telephone Fax Address Page 15 of 31

16 Vendor Name REFERENCES MOVEMENT OF TEMPORARY BUILDINGS RFP# BPD The following information must be provided and returned for consideration in the awarding of this proposal. Please list three references with whom you have contracted previously for the same type of services products asked for in this proposal: 1. Organization/Vendor Name: Contact person: Phone number w/area code: Address 2. Organization/Vendor Name: Contact person: Phone number w/area code: Address 3. Organization/VendorName: Contact person: Phone number w/area code: Address Page 16 of 31

17 ALDINE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT PURCHASING DEPARTMENT SUPPLIER CODE OF ETHICS Purchasing activities within Aldine I.S.D. support the district s vision to produce the nation s best! Procurement activities may be conducted by Aldine s purchasing department and by some of its auxiliary departments. Aldine s purchasing activities support student achievement and district operations while striving to provide timely products and services in a competitive and efficient manner. Preference may sometimes be given to purchasing cooperatives, state contracts, or inter-local agreements where products and services can be purchased via pre-established competitive contracts or via competitive quotes received from various co-operative entities. Through its purchasing department, Aldine I.S.D. is committed to a procurement process that fosters fair and open competition, conducts business under the highest ethical standards and enjoys the confidence of the public. Purchasing professionals, as well as supplier stakeholders, must have a highly developed sense of professional ethics to protect their own and their organization s business activities and reputation. In order to strengthen ethical awareness and provide guidelines to its suppliers, Aldine s purchasing department promotes the following supplier code of ethics: Competitive Nature Quotations, bids, or proposals provided will be competitive, consistent and appropriate to the specifications or user requests. Suppliers will not discuss, consult, collude with, or disclose its terms with other suppliers intending to compete on the same contracts or similar Aldine I.S.D. contracts for the purpose of limiting competition. A supplier will not make any attempt to induce any individual or entity to submit or not to submit a competitive quote, bid, or proposal. A supplier will completely perform any contract at the contract quoted price according to the terms set forth in the quotation or contract. Page 17 of 31

18 Supplier Performance Aldine suppliers are expected to provide the highest level of ethics and service in all business facets which include categories such as products and services, delivery, administration, and customer service. Suppliers are subject to performance evaluations. Supplier records must properly, accurately and fairly record all financial transactions with Aldine I.S.D. in the supplier s finance system or the supplier s appropriate ledgers. A supplier will submit timely, accurate and appropriate invoices for goods and/or services performed under the contract. A supplier shall not engage in unscrupulous practices and misrepresentations; recognizing that mutually profitable business relations are based upon honesty and fair dealings. Supplier and representatives shall be courteous, considerate, prompt, and businesslike with those whom they deal including employers, employees, suppliers, and the general public. A supplier shall make every reasonable effort to negotiate an equitable and mutually agreeable settlement of any problems with Aldine I.S.D. Gifts to Public Servants School district officials and employees cannot accept anything of value from a vendor, such as personal gifts or gratuities, which may be construed to have been given to influence the purchasing process or purchase decisions. Acceptance of gratuities may be construed as a criminal offense. Texas law makes a gift (an item valued at $50 or more, cash of any amount, or a negotiable instrument of any value) to a public employee a Class A misdemeanor if the employee is someone who exercises some influence in the purchasing process of the governmental body. (Texas Penal Code, 36.09[d] and [h]). Therefore, suppliers are strongly urged to exercise great caution before offering any gift to Aldine employees regardless of the gift s monetary value, particularly when a decision or act which may affect that supplier stakeholder has been made or will be made in close proximity to the time of the gift. Debarment and Suspension The District will not subcontract with or award subgrants to any person or company who is debarred or suspended from receiving federal funds. 2 CFR Part 180 and 2 CFR Part Page 18 of 31

19 STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION It is the policy of Aldine ISD not to discriminate or engage in harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in its educational and vocational programs, services or activities or matters related to employment as required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Age Discrimination in Employment Act; Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended; and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. This policy also prohibits retaliation against an individual who has made a good faith report of unlawful, discriminatory practices, opposed any unlawful, discriminatory practices or participated in an investigation of any complaint related to an unlawful, discriminatory practice. Inquiries regarding the Aldine ISD nondiscrimination policy in the following areas should be directed to: Title IX & Title VI: Dr. Archie Blanson, Deputy Superintendent, 2520 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX (281) EEO & ADA (Employees and Public): Dr. Archie Blanson, Deputy Superintendent, 2520 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX (281) Section 504 & ADA (Students): Dr. Charlotte Davis, Director of Guidance and Counseling, 2520 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX (281) Prevailing Wage Rates No employee used in this construction may be paid less than the minimum wage rate provided in Article 5159d, Vernon s Civil Statutes, Annotated, Revised 1995 and The Texas Minimum Wage Act of Refer to Document , Wage Scale. Page 19 of 31

20 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS 1.0 TYPE OF BUSINESS (a) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it operates as (Mark with an X ): An individual A partnership A sole proprietorship A corporation Another entity. (b) If incorporated, under the laws of the State of:. 2.0 CONTINGENT FEE (a) Except for full-time bona fide employees working solely for the offeror, the offeror represents as part of its offer that it (Mark one with an X ): Has Has not employed or retained any company or persons to solicit or obtain the contract, and (Mark on with an X) Has Has not paid or agreed to pay any person or company employed or retained to solicit or obtain this contract any commission, percentage, brokerage, or other fee contingent upon or resulting from the award of this contract. (b) The offeror agrees to provide information relating to (a) above, as requested by the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and, when any item in subparagraph (a) is answered affirmatively, to promptly submit to the Assistant Superintendent of Finance a completed Statement of Contingent or Other Fees. Page 20 of 31

21 3.0 Felony Conviction Notice Form Felony Conviction Notification (Section , Subsection (a), of the Texas Education Code, the undersigned offeror certifies that the person or owner or operator, including employees or agents of the business entity named in this proposal or contract, have not been convicted of a felony, unless a completed Felony Conviction Notice Form is attached as an Exhibit to the Offer. Subsection (b) states a school district may terminate a contract with a person or business entity if the district determines that the person or business entity failed to give notice as required by Subsection (a) or misrepresented the conduct resulting in the conviction. The district must compensate the person or business entity for services performed before the termination of the contract. The offeror agrees to comply with all applicable state laws and Board policies regarding criminal background checks. Before entering into a contract with the District, Proposer must give notice if the Proposer or any personnel has been convicted of a felony, as defined by Texas law, from District property where students are regularly present. Employee or agent includes as example, but not by way of limitation, persons providing services on the project ( subcontractor in Texas Labor Code ) including all persons or entities performing all or part of the services the Proposer has undertaken to perform on the project regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes, without limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, owner-operators, employees of any such entity that furnishes persons to provide services on the project. Services include, without limitation, providing the hauling, or delivering of equipment or materials, or providing labor, transportation, or other service related to a project. Services do not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets. The District shall have the sole discretion to determine what constitutes a location where students are regularly present. Proposer s violation of this section shall constitute a default under the General Terms and Conditions of the contract. This Notice is not required of a Publicly-Held Corporation. I, the undersigned agent for the firm named below, certify that the information concerning notification of felony convictions has been reviewed by me and the following information furnished is true to the best of my knowledge. Vendor s Name: Authorized Company Official s Name (Printed): A. My firm is a publicly-held corporation; therefore, this reporting requirement is not applicable. Signature of Company Official: B. My firm is not owned or operated by anyone who has been convicted a felony. Signature of Company Official: C. My firm is owned or operated by the following individual(s) who has/have been convicted of a felony.(attach additional sheet if necessary) Name of Felon(s): Details of Conviction(s): Signature of Company Official: Page 21 of 31

22 4.0 COVENANTS AGAINST GRATUITIES The offeror represents and certifies as part of its offer that neither it nor any of its employees, representatives or agents have offered or given gratuities valued at $25.00 or more (in the form of entertainment gifts or otherwise) directly or indirectly to any director, officer, employee, or agent/consultant of the District with a view toward securing favorable treatment in the awarding, amending, or the making of any determination with respect to the performing of the contract. 5.0 PARENT COMPANY INFORMATION (a) The offeror represents as part of its offer that is (Mark one with an X ): Is Is not Owned or controlled by a parent company. A parent company, for the purpose of this provision, is one that owns or controls the activities and basic business policies of the offeror. To own the offering company means a parent company must own more that 50 percent of the voting rights in that company. (b) If the offeror is not owned or controlled by a parent company, it shall insert its own Employer s identification Number here: (c) (d) If the offeror is owned or controlled by a parent company, it shall enter in the space below the name and main office address of the parent company and the parent company s Employer Identification Number. Name of ParentCompany: Main Office Address: Telephone Number: Address: Parent Company s Employer s Number: Name of Offering Company: Page 22 of 31

23 (e) List other company names/ DBA s that are owned, operated and invoiced by your organization. Name Address Phone Number 6.0 CERTIFICATION OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION (a) By submission of this offer, the offeror certifies, and in the case of a joint offer, each party thereto certifies as to its own organization, that in connection with this procurement: (b) Each person signing this offer certifies that: (1) He is the person in the offeror s organization responsible within that organization for the decision as to prices being offered herein and that he has not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to (a) above. (2) He (i) is not the person in the offeror s organization responsible for the decision as to the prices being offered herein but that he has been authorized in writing to act as an agent for the persons responsible for such decision in certifying that such persons have not participated, not attempt has been made to induce any other person or firm to submit or not to submit an offer for the purpose of restricting competition and will not participate, in any action contrary to (a) above, and as their agent does hereby so certify; and (ii) has not participated, and will not participate, in any action contrary to (a) above. 7.0 CERTIFICATION OF NON-COLLUSION The undersigned certifies that he or she is duly authorized to execute this contract on behalf of offeror and that the undersigned and the company, corporation, firm, partnership, individual, or other entity for whom the undersigned provides this certification has not prepared its proposal, offer, or proposal in collusion with any other proposer, offeror, competitor, any other entity engaged in the business being transacted, or any District employee or representative. The offeror certifies that the contents of the offer or proposal submitted as to prices, terms or conditions of said proposal have not been communicated by the offeror, its employee, or agent to any other person engaged in the type of business being transacted prior to the official opening of this proposal. Page 23 of 31

24 8.0 COMMUNICATIONS CERTIFICATION (a) All oral and written communications with the District regarding this solicitation shall be exclusively with, or on subjects and with persons approved by, the person identified by Aldine ISD. Discussions or communications with any other person could result in disclosure of proprietary or other competitive sensitive information, or otherwise create the appearance of impropriety or unfair competition, and thereby compromise the integrity of the District s procurement system. (b) By submission of this offer, the offeror certifies that it has not, and will not, prior to contract award, communicate orally or in writing with any District employee or other representative (Including Board of Education members, District contractors or District consultants) other than the individual or person(s) and subjects approved by the individual, named by Aldine ISD, except as described below: (CHECK NONE IF OFFEROR HAS NOT HAD ANY PROHIBITED COMMUNICATIONS. Describe communications in the table below if offeror has had any communications with the persons described above) None Name of Representative Date and Subject (c) These Representations and Certifications are material representations of fact upon which reliance will be placed at the time of the awarding of a contract. If it is later determined that the offeror knowingly rendered an erroneous Representation or Certification, in addition to any other remedies the District may have, the District may terminate the contract resulting from this solicitation for default and/or recommend that the offeror be debarred or suspended from doing business with the District in the future. In addition, a false entry could be a violation of the Texas Penal Code, Paragraph Offeror signs under the pains and penalties of perjury. Page 24 of 31

25 (d) 9.0 SIGNATURE BLOCK FOR ALL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS Name of Offering Company: Name of Offerer: Main Office Address: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Address: Sales Representative Assigned to AISD: Position with company: Web Address: Signature: OFFERORS MUST SET FORTH FULL, ACCURATE AND COMPLETE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE SOLICITATION (INCLUDING THIS ATTACHEMENT). FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RENDER THE OFFER NONRESPONSIVE OR UNACCEPTABLE. A FALSE STATEMENT IN ANY OFFER SUBMITTED TO THE DISTRICT MAY BE A CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN VIOLATION OF SECTION OF THE TEXAS PENAL CODE Page 25 of 31

26 Conflict of Interest Questionnaire Requirement The Conflict of Interest Questionnaire is to be filed in accordance with chapter 176 of the Local Government Code by a person doing business with the governmental entity. By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local government not later than the 7th business day after the date the person becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be filed. See Section , Local Government Code. A person commits an offense if the person violates Section , Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. The conflict of interest questionnaire can be found on Aldine ISD s website under Community, Vendors then CIQ Form for Vendors or by using the following link: Page 26 of 31

27 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES (FORM 1295) In 2015, the Texas Legislature adopted House Bill 1295, which added section of the Government Code. The law states that a governmental entity or state agency may not enter into certain contracts with a business entity unless the business entity submits a disclosure of interested parties to the governmental entity or state agency at the time the business entity submits the signed contract to the governmental entity or state agency. The law applies only to a contract of a governmental entity or state agency that either (1) requires an action or vote by the governing body of the entity or agency before the contract may be signed or (2) has a value of at least $1 million. A contract does not require an action or vote by the governing body of a governmental entity or state agency if (1) the governing body has legal authority to delegate to its staff the authority to execute the contract; (2) the governing body has delegate to its staff the authority to execute the contract; and (3) the governing body does not participate in the selection of the business entity with which the contract is entered into. Aldine ISD must file a copy of the all disclosure forms with the Texas Ethics Commission not later than 30 days after receiving the form. The bill applies only to a contract entered into on or after January 1, Definitions: (a) Contract includes an amended, extended, or renewed contract. (b) Business entity includes an entity through which business is conducted with a governmental entity or state agency, regardless of whether the entity is a for-profit or nonprofit entity. The term does not include a governmental entity or state agency. (c) Controlling interest means: (1) an ownership interest or participating interest in a business entity by virtue of units, percentage, shares, stock, or otherwise that exceeds 10 percent; (2) membership on the board of directors or other governing body of a business entity of which the board or other governing body is composed of not more than 10 members; or (3) service as an officer of a business entity that has four or fewer officers, or service as one of the four officers most highly compensated by a business entity that has more than four officers. (d) Interested party means: (1) a person who has a controlling interest in a business entity with whom a governmental entity or state agency contracts; or (2) a person who actively participates in facilitating a contract or negotiating the terms of a contract with a governmental entity or state agency, including a broker, intermediary, adviser, or attorney for the business entity. (e) Intermediary, for purposes of this rule, means, a person who actively participates in the facilitation of the contract or negotiating the contract, including a broker, adviser, attorney, or representative of or agent for the business entity who: (1) receives compensation from the business entity for the person s participation; Page 27 of 31

28 (2) communicates directly with the governmental entity or state agency on behalf of the business entity regarding the contract; and (3) is not an employee of the business entity. Form 1295 Filing Process If you are awarded a contract with Aldine ISD, before the contract can be executed, ethics disclosure rules adopted by the Texas Ethics Commission require you to complete Form You will be notified and provided the filing process if your company is awarded. Page 28 of 31

29 Criminal Background Fingerprint Requirement Senate Bill 9 enacted by Texas State Legislature in 2007 contains numerous new security requirements that school districts and those who do business with the school district must follow. Section of Texas Education Code requires the following: any person who does not hold a Chapter 21 TEA certification that is offered employment after January 1, 2008, by an entity contracting with a school district, and who will (1) perform continuing duties related to the contract, and (2) has or will have direct contact with students, must submit to a national criminal history record review, Including fingerprinting, prior to starting work. This means that any Independent contractor hired after January 1, 2008, providing continuing services to the District and who may be performing such work at a campus or other Aldine Independent School District facility where students are present as part of a normal school day, will be subject to a fingerprint check prior to the start of work. For companies, this means that any new employee hired after January 1, 2008, to perform work for the District under the above referenced criteria, is subject to this law. The law further provides that vendors are responsible for obtaining the fingerprinting as well as the cost associated with the process. An overview of the Aldine ISD process is outlined below: 1. Vendors must first have secured an approved contract with an Aldine ISD school or department; (Note: DPS fingerprinting may not be obtained in advance of an Aldine ISD contract.) 2. An approved Aldine ISD contract must be presented to a local L-1 DPS/FBI agency in order to begin the fingerprint process, (512) ; and to obtain the required completion receipt. a. If the company consists of 1 or 2 individuals, the Aldine ISD Human Resources Department (Iris Toro, or Norma Cisneros, ) will provide the persons(s) with a LEE Pass in order to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. b. If the company consists of more than 2 individuals requiring criminal history review, an approved Aldine ISD contract must be presented directly to a local L-1 DPS/FBI agency. 3. Upon FBI/DPS clearance/passing, the cleared individual s name and information must then be submitted to Aldine ISD using the online form on the district s website, See Vendors or 4. Questions regarding this process must be directed to Aldine ISD, Human Resources Note: Before services are performed in direct contact with Aldine students by my subcontractors, employees, or myself, I will ensure the DPS/FBI Fingerprint process by a local L-1 agency, is complete. The names for those contracted individuals will be submitted via the district s website, using the Vendor link. I, the undersigned agent for the firm named below, certify that the information concerning the vendor/ contractor fingerprint requirements has been reviewed and understood. Vendor s Name: Authorized Company Official s Name (Printed): Signature of Company Official: Page 29 of 31

30 HUB CERTIFICATION MOVEMENT OF TEMPORARY BUILDINGS RFP# BPD Aldine ISD does not have a local HUB (Historically Underutilized Business) policy; however the district would like to know if your company is a State of Texas registered HUB (Historically Underutilized Business). Company Name Texas certified HUB Yes (Attach copy of HUB certificate if applicable) No VID Number (required if Texas HUB) Page 30 of 31

31 AGREEMENT TERMS MOVEMENT OF TEMPORARY BUILDINGS RFP# BPD I agree to the terms and conditions written within this proposal. I also agree that any deviation from the guidelines, requirements and specifications, were submitted on the Deviations Form. Once the contract has been signed by both parties no deviation will be considered without approval. Aldine reserves the right to accept or deny any deviation. Company Name Representative Name, Title (Printed) Date Phone Representative Signature Address Page 31 of 31

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