ADDENDUM #2 REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

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1 ADDENDUM #2 REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED PROPOSALS FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Generator and Switchgear for the Central Energy Plant RFP No.: P20 NEW RFP Submittal Due Date 3:00 PM; Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Prepared By: Andrea Parks Stahl, Procurement Agent Senior The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, Texas off. parksa3@uthscsa.edu ADDENDUM [#2] PAGE 1 OF 10 08/24/2017ISSUED

2 Addendum #2 The following information is issued to change, clarify, supplement or further explain the above referenced RFP. This information shall supersede and take precedence over the information contained in the RFP in the event of a conflict. MODIFICATIONS Remove from RFP P20 document: Exhibit B Respondent s Pricing and Delivery Proposal and Execution of Offer Replace with: Addendum #2 Exhibit B Respondent s Pricing and Delivery Proposal and Execution of Offer CLARIFICATIONS Question #1 - I need to find out the size of the Utility Transformer (kva) feeding ElMS board. There are four 5000KVA transformers feeding the 4160V switchgear E1MS Question #2 - On page 15 the specification mentions hardwired connection to ATS's, but does not give a number of ATS's. None of the drawings show them can I get how many they want to hardwired too? I have attached the spec and highlighted the portion that mentions this. Two existing ATS Question #3 - With regard to the above project, I see that the approved manufacturers stated in the written specification are listed as: Caterpillar, Cummins Power Generation, Stewart and Stevenson, Waukesha Pearce, or approved equal. I would like to find out what the process is to have Kohler Power Systems listed and considered as a pre-approved equal generator manufacturer. Yes, if Kohler can meet the specifications Question #4 - We note there is no line item on the bid form for a Line Item B (LIB). Is this to be an adder or a breakout of work in the Base Bid? Should the bid form be revised? Yes Question #5 - E1, note 5: Is this a part of LIB? No Question #6 - E3, note 4: Is this a part of LIB? No ADDENDUM [#2] PAGE 2 OF 10 08/24/2017ISSUED

3 Question #7 - E4: What is the purpose of NIC at the bottom right of this sheet? Not in contract (NIC) Question #8 - E4: Please confirm that the convenience outlets and all lighting are a part of this contract. Also, please confirm that the 2 panels shown at note 6 are NIC. (All FBO) Not in contract (NIC) Question #9 - E5, note2: We understand at this point that the pad for Gen #26 & the empty conduits are in the base bid. Should the conductors in note 2 be a part of Alt #1? Yes Question #10 - E7, note 9: Is this a new or existing ground handhole? Where is it located? Not in contract (NIC) Question #11 - E8, note 2: Alt #1 states that Gen #25 is provide & set only. Is note 2 future or a part of this alternate? Part of this contract Question #12 - E8: Chiller #9 is indicated as future. Is the note 6 tied to this chiller also future? Yes Question #13 - E8: For reference LIB is indicated in 4 &5. Is the corresponding 1500KVA transformer & pad also a part of LIB? No, Not in contract (NIC) Question #14 - E8, note 5: Should the 2000A in this note be changed to 3000A to correspond with MSWGR (E1MS-2A?) on sheet E14? Yes Question #15 - E12: We note that notes 1-6 are NIC. Deleted by addenda. Correct Question #16 - E8: Should Gen #26 be 2000KW? Yes Question #17 - Please confirm that there are no changes to sheet E5 in Add #1. Correct ADDENDUM [#2] PAGE 3 OF 10 08/24/2017ISSUED

4 Question #18 - E4, note 1: Should the paralleling equipment be part of Alt #1 as it will not be needed unless Alt #1 is taken? Base Bid Question #19 - E4: Is the work of notes 9, 10 & 11 not a part of this bid (NIC)? Correct Question #20 - E8: Does the 480V side of transformer TE1MS2A feed MSWGR? If not what is E1MS-2A? Yes but Not in contract (NIC). Existing 4160V switchgear E1MS Question #21 - E8: What & where is the work denoted by note 5 in Phase 2 (future)nic? Not in contract (NIC) Future Question #22 - E9: What is in section 201 that causes a weight of 23700? Typo should be 3100 Question #23 - E9: To agree with the layout shown on E4 & E8 should the sections in detail E901 be number left to right? E901 is correct Question #24 - E13, note 5: This note is indicated as Phase 1 (this bid?) but on E8 it is indicated as NIC (Phase 2). Please clarify. Phase 1 is shown correctly Question #25 - E14: We understand that MSWGR & its associated 1500KVA transformer are a part of the LIB. Are the circuits, panels, etc. shown fed by MSWGR future? If not where is this work located on the plans? Work on E14 NIC. Future reference only Question #26 - E8, note 6: We believe these conductors are 5KV but not noted as such as other similar notes. Correct, 5KV Question #27 - E5, note 1&2: These notes appear to be reversed. Yes, notes are reversed. The generator numbers were changed ADDENDUM [#2] PAGE 4 OF 10 08/24/2017ISSUED

5 Question #28 - E5, note 3&4: According to detail E1101 the panel in the generator enclosures will be 208V. Key Notes G indicates a 480V panelboard in Detail E1101 Question #29 - E4, note 9: Should this be 1500 KVA? Yes Question #30 - E5, note 1&2: Sheet E8 indicates 5 & 1/0 ground. Sheet E8 is correct Question #31 - E5: Verify plan scale. Scale is 1/8 = 1 Question #32 - E8, note 5 & E14, note 5: E4, note 10 shows 6 sets instead of 5. Also, verify ground size to NEC. Five sets is correct. Scope not in contract (NIC) Question #33 - Division : We note that both the specification for the diesel generator and the NG generator are labeled as Please refer to NG generator as A Question # M: Where is MCB shown on plans? No MCB is being provided at generator. Only at the switchgear. Specifications to be revised Question # A (NG): Shown as 2500 KVA on plans not 3125 KVA. Drawings to be revised Question # G: Are remote annunciators required or are they a part of the paralleling equipment? If so where are they located? Central Energy Plant Control Room Question #37 - E12: Chiller #8 is shown by note 18 which we understand is a temporary #500 connection. Should there be a note 14 feeder shown from the new lineup to chiller #8 in lieu of note 18? Chiller #8 is shown as future ADDENDUM [#2] PAGE 5 OF 10 08/24/2017ISSUED

6 Question # A: We note that fuel for testing is by the Contractor. Will the Owner supply all fuel to then fill the tank? Yes, Contractor is responsible for testing and refill of the tank Question #39 - We note there is no NG line for the alternate #1 generator. Will that work be ty the Owner? Contractor shall include the price of the NG line in his alternate Question # B.6.; UL2200 The generator set package & weather enclosure shall be listed Holt Comment: UL2200 is not available on generator sets above 600V. Recommend remove from spec. Delete reference and requirement to UL 2200 Question # M.; The generator set shall be provided with main line circuit breakers to be shown on the project drawings. Holt Comment: No mainline generator breaker shown on drawings. This cannot be installed on generator. The switchgear gen breaker & protective relay provides the circuit protection. Recommend remove this item from specs. Generator breaker is located in switchgear. Delete 2.02.M Question # R.3.a.; 2-hour fire rating. Holt Comment: UL142 spec/tanks do not have a fire rating. Recommend remove this item from specs. Delete 2-hour fire rating. Delete 2.02.R.3.a Question # R.4.b.; 2 GPM transfer pump & control. Holt Comment: Is the sub-base tanks to be connected to another fuel supply system? If not, recommend remove this item from specs. Revise to read analog (or) digital Question # B.3.; Both analog and digital metering are required. Holt Comment: Analog not available, recommend change to analog (or) digital. Provide separate pricing for the dual purpose docking station Question # S.; The Generator Manufacturer shall provide a Dual Purpose Docking Station Pass Through with Kirk Key access. To provide hook-up and by-pass for a Temporary Generator and for connection for a load bank. Holt Comment: This device is not shown on the plans. Recommend remove this item from spec. Contractor shall provide a price this docking station ADDENDUM [#2] PAGE 6 OF 10 08/24/2017ISSUED

7 Question # A.2.d; NFPA 110 Emergency and Standby Power Systems. The generator set shall meet all requirements for Level 1 systems. Holt Comment: Large lean burn natural gas gensets are not capable of meeting NFPA 110 Type 1 10 second start. (15 20 seconds at best) Recommend modify or remove from spec. Revise to read second start Question # B.4. & 1.07.A.; UL2200 The generator set package & weather enclosure shall be listed. Holt Comment: UL2200 is not available on generator sets above 600V. Recommend remove from spec. Delete reference and requirement to UL2200 Question # M.; The generator set shall be provided with main line circuit breakers to be shown on the project drawings. Holt Comment: No mainline generator breaker shown on drawings. This cannot be installed on generator. The switchgear gen breaker & protective relay provides the circuit protection. Recommend remove this item from specs. Generator breaker will be located in switchgear. Delete 2.02.M Question # A.2; The generator set shall be rated 2500kW/3125kVA. Holt Comment: The one line E8 lists 2000kW/2500kVA. Recommend change spec to match drawing. Specifications will be revised to match drawings Question # B.3.& 4.;The natural gas engine-generator set shall be capable of single step load pick up of 100% nameplate kw and power factor, less applicable derating factors, with the engine-generator set at operating temperature. Holt Comment: Unlike the diesel engine sets, 100% block loading is not possible for a lean burn natural gas engine genset. The best is approximately 25-30% of full load Recommend remove B.3. & B.4. from spec. Delete 2.01.B.3 & 4 Question # C.; Skid-mounted radiator and cooling system rated for full load operation in 125 degrees F (43 degrees C). Holt Comment: 125F = 52C (43C = 110F) 125F radiator will be huge & expensive for a gas engine this size. Recommend change to 120F (49C). Revise to read 120F (49C) Question # G.; An engine driven, mechanical, positive displacement fuel pump. A primary set of Racor fuel filters shall be provided to allow the operator to change filters while the engine is operating. Holt Comment: This applies to a diesel engine, not applicable for gas engines. Recommend change spec to provide gas train with regulator, shut off & fuel filter. Delete reference to Racor fuel filters. Revise to provide gas train with regulator, shut-off & fuel filter ADDENDUM [#2] PAGE 7 OF 10 08/24/2017ISSUED

8 Question # M.; The generator set shall be provided with main line circuit breakers to be shown on the project drawings. Holt Comment: No mainline generator breaker shown on drawings. This cannot be installed on generator. Switchgear breaker & SEL489 provides the circuit protection. Recommend remove this item from specs. The generator breaker is located in the switchgear. Delete 2.02.M Question # D.; The sub-transient reactance of the alternator shall not exceed 10 percent Holt Comment: This temperature rise generator is not available. Recommend change spec rating, not to exceed 16 percent. Revise to read 16 percent Question # F.; The new generators shall be compatible for paralleling with the existing generators. Holt Comment: No existing generator sets connected to this system. Recommend delete from spec. Upon the installation of the natural gas generator the new generator shall be compatible for paralleling with the existing diesel engine driven generator Question # B.3.; Both analog and digital metering are required. Holt Comment: Analog not available, recommend change to analog (or) digital. Analog (or) digital shall be required Question # C.; Installation acceptance tests to be conducted on-site shall include a "cold start" test and a one step rated load pickup test in accordance with NFPA 110. Holt Comment: Unlike the diesel engine sets, this is not possible for a lean burn natural gas engine genset. Same as 2.01.B.3. & B.4., recommend remove from spec. Delete 3.04.C Question #58 - Drawing E8 References a SEL 489 protective relay for the generators. Holt Comment: Is a SEL700G (or equivalent) acceptable? SEL 700G is acceptable Question #59 - Drawing E8 calls for silver plated bus, Specification , 2.07.H. calls for tin plated. Holt Comment: Please clarify. Revise E8 to read tin plated copper bus Question #60 - Drawing E8 has different ka ratings listed (50kAbus/40kA breaker in upper left box) & (65kA in table below Elevation) Holt Comment: Please clarify. (Eaton offers 40kA, 50kA and 63kA) 63-65kA is acceptable ADDENDUM [#2] PAGE 8 OF 10 08/24/2017ISSUED

9 Question #61 - Drawing E8 table below the elevation calls for a 92 depth & Drawing E4 identifies 8 depth. Holt Comment: Please clarify. (Eaton s standard depth is is this acceptable?) is acceptable as long as proper working clearances can be accomplished Question #62 - Drawing E8 bus PTs are shown with a breaker as protection. Holt Comment: Is fused protection acceptable? Fuse protection is acceptable Question #63 - Specification , 1.08.D. asks for a 5 year warranty as an add option. Holt Comment: Please clarify the components required to be covered by this extended warranty. The entire switchgear package Question #64 - Specification , 2.02 Acceptable manufacturers. Holt Comment: Is Caterpillar/Eaton an acceptable manufacturer? Yes, Caterpillar/Eaton are acceptable Question #65 - Specification , 2.05.C. Generator PLC, GE Fanuc series or equal, included with back-up power supply for use during DC engine cranking. Holt Comment: Is a PLC required in addition to the Woodward engine controller? Or can the required engine data be brought to the Master PLC via IO? If Master PLC via IO will accommodate then, this will be acceptable Question #66 - Specification , 2.07.D. Metal clad AR switchgear is intended for use on 4.16KV, 3-phase, 3 wire grounded 60-Hz system. Holt Comment: AR is not listed on drawing E2 symbols. Does AR refer to Arc Resistant metal clad switchgear? Yes Question #67 - Specification , 2.07.D. Enclosures and circuit breakers shall have a basic impulse rating of 95KV. Holt Comment: Is 60 BIL acceptable? (60 BIL is standard at 5kV) Yes, 60BIL is acceptable Question #68 - Specification Metal Enclosed Switchgear MV. Holt Comment: Is this spec applicable to the paralleling switchgear? Only applicable to items not covered in paralleling switchgear specifications ADDENDUM [#2] PAGE 9 OF 10 08/24/2017ISSUED

10 Question #69 - Specification , 2.2.E. The manufacturer shall provide minimum clearance dimensions and other guidelines related to the performance of the arc resistant switchgear. Holt Comment: Is arc resistant switchgear required? Yes Question #70 - Specification requires the switchgear manufacturer to provide the coordination study Specification D requires the electrical contractor to provide the coordination study. Holt Comment: Recommend remove 2.8 from spec Contractor shall provide coordination study. Delete requirement 2.8 from specification Question #71 - Who will be providing the master plc cabinet and who is responsible for all of the programming for this project?? Contractor shall provide a complete package including programming Question #72 - Also The programming includes not only the PLC but the relays for the switchgear and parallel switch gear as well. So ALL of the programming. The successful bidder to provide the complete package. Question #73 - Because of the specs provided for armored cable, will all of the cables be required to be CLX cables? Only 4160V cables Question #74 - Is the lighting on E4, on this contract? No, this is Not in contract (NIC) Question #75 - No wires shown for the Battery Cabinets, or control wires for the for Switchgear, Paralleling Gear, and Generator, if they are in this contract can you provide information? This will be based on specific vendor product requirements. Contractor shall include with your proposed vendor requirements Question #76 - Are there remote annunciators required? If so where? Yes, remote annunciators are shown to be required in the specifications. Provide at the CEP Control Room ADDENDUM [#2] PAGE 10 OF 10 08/24/2017ISSUED

11 ADDENDUM #2 RESPONDENT S PRICING AND DELIVERY PROPOSAL AND EXECUTION OF OFFER RFP No.: P20 Project Name: Generator and Switchgear for the Central Energy Plant From: To: Respondent s Name: Mailing Address: City, State, Zip Code: Phone Number: UT Health San Antonio Having carefully examined the Uniform General Conditions for The University of Texas System Building Construction Contracts (UGC), the Plans and Specifications and addenda thereto, as prepared by UT Health San Antonio and the Project Architect/Engineer on this Project, as well as the premises and all the conditions affecting the work, the undersigned proposes to furnish all supervision, labor, materials, equipment and tooling necessary to achieve Substantial Completion of the work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following sum (Amount shall be shown in both written and figure form. In case of discrepancy between the written amount and the figure, the written amount will govern): 1.1 BASE PROPOSAL COST 4160V Packaged Diesel Generator System and Switchgear for the Central Energy Plant : DOLLARS ($ ) Contractor shall mobilize within calendar days after Notice to Proceed Contractor shall deliver a complete project within calendar days after Notice to Proceed. 1.2 ALTERNATE PROPOSALS: The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any Alternate Proposals in the order of its choice. The following amounts may be added to, or deducted from, the Base Proposal Cost identified above ALTERNATE PROPOSAL COST No. 1 Natural Gas Engine Driven Generator System (Provide & Set only): DOLLARS ($ ) ALTERNATE PROPOSAL COST No. 2 Line Item B (for all items shown as LIB in Electrical Drawings): DOLLARS ($ ) REV MGM PAGE 1 OF 7 ADDENDUM #2 - EXHIBIT B

12 ADDENDUM #2 1.3 CONSTRUCTION MILESTONE SCHEDULE: The undersigned agrees, if awarded the contract, to achieve Substantial Completion of the Work as described in the UGC, the plans and specifications and addenda thereto Anticipated Notice to Proceed for Construction September, Anticipated Substantial Completion August, Anticipated Final Completion September, RFP ADDENDA: Receipt is hereby acknowledged of the following addenda issued by the Point-of- Contact to this Request for Proposals - initial if applicable. RFP No. 1 RFP No. 2 RFP No. 3 RFP No. 4 RFP No LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The undersigned agrees that, from the compensation otherwise to be paid, the Owner may retain the sum of $1, for each calendar day after the Substantial Completion Date that the work remains incomplete, which sum is agreed upon as the proper measure of liquidated damages which the Owner will sustain per diem by the failure of the Undersigned to complete the work at the time stipulated in the Contract. This sum is not construed in any sense as a penalty. 1.6 BID BONDS: The undersigned shall include a Certified Check or Proposal Bond Payable to the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the largest possible total proposed cost, including consideration of alternates, accompanying this proposal is left in escrow with the Purchasing Department; that its amount is the measure of liquidated damages which the Owner will sustain by the failure of the undersigned to execute and deliver the above named Agreement and Bonds, and that if the undersigned defaults in executing that Agreement or in furnishing the Performance and Payment Bonds or insurance certificates within ten (10) calendar days of written notification of the award of the Contract, then the check shall become the property of the Owner, or the Proposal Bond shall become subject to forfeiture to the Owner. 1.7 PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS: The undersigned agrees to execute the Payment and Performance Bonds within ten (10) calendar days, in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price, after notification that the offerer has been identified by the Owner as the Respondent with the best value Proposal. The bonds shall be in the full contract amount 1.8 AWARD OF CONTRACT AND COMMENCEMENT OF WORK: The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject and all Proposals and to waive proposal irregularities. Proposals shall be valid and not withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of opening thereof. The undersigned agrees the contract to execute the Contract within ten (10) calendar days after notification that the offerer has been identified by the Owner as the Respondent with the best value Proposal, and to commence work on or before the commencement date stated by the Owner in a Notice to Proceed; such commencement date shall be ten (10) or more calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed. In addition, the undersigned agrees to execute and deliver to the Owner a Certification of Franchise Tax Payment and further agrees to obtain from each subcontractor and supplier and hold for redelivery to the Owner if requested a certification of franchise tax status of such subcontractor or supplier. 1.9 OWNER S RIGHT: It is understood that the Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any and all Proposals and to waive proposal irregularities. It is further agreed that this Bid shall be valid and not withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of opening thereof. REV MGM PAGE 2 OF 7 ADDENDUM #2 - EXHIBIT B

13 ADDENDUM # The Respondent must complete, sign and return this Pricing and Delivery Proposal as part of their submittal response. The Respondent s company official(s) who are authorized to commit to such a submittal must sign submittals. Failure to sign and return this form will subject the submittal to disqualification. Respondent s Name: Respondent s State of Texas Tax Account No.: (This 11 digit number is mandatory) If a Corporation: Respondent s State of Incorporation: Respondent s Charter No: Identify each person who owns at least 25% of the Respondent s business entity by name: (Name) (Name) (Name) (Name) Submitted and Certified By: (Respondent s Name) (Title) (Street Address) (Telephone Number) (City, State, Zip Code) (Fax Number) (Authorized Signature) (Date) REV MGM PAGE 3 OF 7 ADDENDUM #2 - EXHIBIT B

14 ADDENDUM # RESPONDENT S EXECUTION OF OFFER (See additional signature lines at end of this section) THIS EXECUTION OF OFFER MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND RETURNED WITH THE RESPONDENT'S PROPOSALS. FAILURE TO COMPLETE, SIGN AND RETURN THIS EXECUTION OF OFFER WITH THE PROPOSALS WILL RESULT IN REJECTION OF THE PROPOSALS. SIGNING A FALSE STATEMENT MAY VOID THE SUBMITTED PROPOSALS OR ANY AGREEMENTS OR OTHER CONTRACTUAL ARRANGEMENTS, WHICH MAY RESULT FROM THE SUBMISSION OF RESPONDENT S PROPOSALS, AND THE RESPONDENT MAY BE REMOVED FROM ALL PROPOSER LISTS. A FALSE CERTIFICATION SHALL BE DEEMED A MATERIAL BREACH OF CONTRACT AND, AT OWNER'S OPTION, MAY RESULT IN TERMINATION OF ANY RESULTING CONTRACT OR PURCHASE ORDER By signature hereon, Respondent acknowledges and agrees that (1) this Request For Competitive Sealed Proposals is a solicitation for Proposals and is not a contract or an offer to contract; (2) the submission of Proposals by Respondent in response to this Request For Competitive Sealed Proposals will not create a contract between the Owner and Respondent; (3) the Owner has made no representation or warranty, written or oral, that one or more contracts with the Owner will be awarded under this Request For Competitive Sealed Proposals; and (4) Respondent shall bear, as its sole risk and responsibility, any cost which arises from Respondent's preparation of a response to this Request For Competitive Sealed Proposals By signature hereon, Respondent offers and agrees to furnish to the Owner the products and/or services more particularly described in its Proposals, and to comply with all terms, conditions and requirements set forth in the Request For Competitive Sealed Proposals documents and contained herein By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that he has not given, nor intends to give at any time hereafter, any economic opportunity, future employment, gift, loan, gratuity, special discount, trip, favor or service to a public servant in connection with the submitted Proposals By signature hereon, a corporate Respondent certifies that it is not currently delinquent in the payment of any Franchise Taxes due under Chapter 171, Texas Tax Code, or that the corporate Respondent is exempt from the payment of such taxes, or that the corporate Respondent is an out-of-state corporation that is not subject to the Texas Franchise Tax, whichever is applicable By signature hereon, the Respondent hereby certifies that neither the Respondent nor the firm, corporation, partnership or Owner represented by the Respondent, or anyone acting for such firm, corporation, or institution has violated the antitrust laws of this state, codified in Section 15.01, et. seq., Texas Business and Commerce Code, or the Federal antitrust laws, nor communicated directly or indirectly the Proposals made to any competitor or any other person engaged in such line of business By signature hereon, Respondent represents and warrants that: Respondent is a reputable company regularly engaged in providing products and/or services necessary to meet the terms, conditions and requirements of the Request For Competitive Sealed Proposals; REV MGM PAGE 4 OF 7 ADDENDUM #2 - EXHIBIT B

15 ADDENDUM # Respondent has the necessary experience, knowledge, abilities, skills, and resources to satisfactorily perform the terms, conditions and requirements of the Request For Competitive Sealed Proposals; Respondent is aware of, is fully informed about, and is in full compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and ordinances; Respondent understands (i) the requirements and specifications set forth in this Request For Competitive Sealed Proposals and (ii) the terms and conditions set forth in the Contract under which Respondent will be required to operate; Respondent, if selected by the Owner, will maintain insurance as required by the Contract; All statements, information and representations prepared and submitted in response to this Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals are current, complete, true and accurate. Respondent acknowledges that the Owner will rely on such statements, information and representations in selecting the successful Respondent. If selected by the Owner as the successful Respondent, Respondent will notify the Owner immediately of any material change in any matters with regard to which Respondent has made a statement or representation or provided information By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that the individual signing this document and the documents made part of the Request For Competitive Sealed Proposals is authorized to sign such documents on behalf of the company and to bind the company under any agreements or other contractual arrangements, which may result from the submission of Respondent s Proposals By signature hereon, Respondent certifies as follows: Under Section , Texas Family Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this contract, bid, or application is not ineligible to receive the specified grant, loan, or payment and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment may be withheld if this certification is inaccurate Under Section , Texas Government Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that the individual or business entity named in this bid or contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that this contract may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate Under Section , Texas Government Code, the vendor or applicant certifies that each individual or business entity which is an engineer or architect proposed by Respondent as a member of its team was selected based on demonstrated competence and Proposals only By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that no relationship, whether by relative, business associate, capital funding agreement or by any other such kinship exist between Respondent and an employee of any University of Texas component, or Respondent has not been an employee of any University of Texas component within the immediate twelve (12) months prior to your Request For Competitive Sealed Proposals response. All such disclosures will be subject to administrative review and approval prior to the Owner entering into any contract with Respondent. REV MGM PAGE 5 OF 7 ADDENDUM #2 - EXHIBIT B

16 ADDENDUM # By signature hereon, Respondent affirms that no compensation has been received for participation in the preparation of the specifications for this Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (reference Section Texas Government Code) Respondent represents and warrants that all articles and services quoted in response to this Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals meet or exceed the safety standards established and promulgated under the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Law (Public Law ) and its regulations in effect or proposed as of the date of this solicitation By signature hereon, Respondent signifies his compliance with all federal laws and regulations pertaining to Equal Employment Opportunities and Affirmative Action By signature hereon, Respondent agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the State of Texas, all of its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, actions, suits, demands, proceedings, costs, damages, and liabilities, arising out of, connected with, or resulting from any acts or omissions of Respondent or any agent, employee, subcontractor, or supplier of Respondent in the execution or performance of any agreements or other contractual arrangements which may result from the submission of Respondent s Proposals By signature hereon, Respondent agrees that any payments that may become due under any agreements or other contractual arrangements, which may result from the submission of Respondent s Proposals, will be applied towards any debt including, but not limited to, delinquent taxes and child support that is owed to the State of Texas DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTED PARTIES STATUTE. In its proposal, Respondents must agree to comply with Section , Texas Government Code ( Disclosure of Interested Parties Statute ) and 1 Texas Administration Code Sections 46.1 through 46.3 ( Disclosure of Interested Parties Regulations ) as implemented by the Texas Ethics Commission ( TEC ), including, among other things, providing the TEC and University with the information required by the Disclosure of Interested Parties Statute and the Disclosure of Interested Parties Regulations on the form promulgated by the TEC. The form will be required to be submitted to Owner prior to the countersigning of the final agreement and not submitted with this RFP By signature hereon, Respondent certifies that the only member(s) of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System or the Executive Officers of the University of Texas System or its component institutions that has a financial interest, directly or indirectly, in the transaction that is the subject of the contract is identified below. Attach additional pages as necessary. (Name) (Firm s Business Title) (UT System Title) REV MGM PAGE 6 OF 7 ADDENDUM #2 - EXHIBIT B

17 ADDENDUM # The Respondent must complete, sign and return this Execution of Offer as part of their submittal response. The Respondent s company official(s) who are authorized to commit to such a submittal must sign submittals. Failure to sign and return this form will subject the submittal to disqualification. (Respondent s Name) (Title) (Authorized Signature) (Date) REV MGM PAGE 7 OF 7 ADDENDUM #2 - EXHIBIT B