Active SLED Opportunity · TEXAS · SMITH COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT 2
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Smith County Emergency Services District 2 seeks proposals to provide and construct tube steel buildings with 4" concrete slabs at their training grounds in Tyler, TX. The project includes construction and related services with detailed evaluation criteria and extensive submission requirements.
This project aims to evaluate the possibility of constructing Tube Steel Buildings at the District's Training Facility at 11047 FM14, Tyler, TX 75706.
| Event | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Bid Opening Meeting | 2026-05-26T14:00:00.000Z | 14128 State Highway 110 South Whitehouse, TX 75791 |
5 points awarded to contractors with a principal office inside of the District's boundaries, 4 points awarded to contractors with an office inside of the District's boundaries, 3 points awarded to contractors with an office in Smith County, 2 points awarded to contractors with a principal office in Texas, and 1 point awarded to all others.
The undersigned affirms under penalty of perjury of the laws of the State of Texas that (1) in connection with this Contract, neither I nor any representative of the Vendor have violated any provision of the Texas Free Enterprise and Antitrust Act, Texas Business & Commerce Code, Chapter 15; (2) in connection with this Contract, neither I nor any representative of the Vendor have violated any federal antitrust law; and (3) neither I nor any representative of the Vendor have directly or indirectly communicated any of the contents of this Contract to a competitor of the Vendor or any other company, corporation, firm, partnership or individual engaged in the same line of business as the Vendor.
Vendor shall not assign its rights under the Contract or delegate the performance of its duties under the Contract without prior written approval from the District. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision is void and without effect.
To the extent applicable, Vendor agrees to comply with Texas Government Code Section 2155.4441, requiring the purchase of products and materials produced in the State of Texas in performing service contracts.
Under Texas Family Code Section 231.006, 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.
For any Contract related to the purchase or lease of computer equipment, as defined in Texas Health and Safety Code Section 361.962(2), Vendor certifies its compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code, Subchapter Y, Chapter 361 and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rules codified in 30 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 328.
For any Contract with a stated expenditure of at least $1,000,000, or which results in actual expenditures of at least $1,000,000, in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 552.372, Vendor agrees to (1) preserve all contracting information related to the contract as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to the District for the duration of the contract, (2) promptly provide to the District any contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or possession of the Vendor on request of the District, and (3) on termination or expiration of the contract, either provide at no cost to the District all contracting information related to the contract that is in the custody or possession of the Vendor or preserve the contracting information related to the contract as provided by the records retention requirements applicable to the District. Except as provided by Texas Government Code Section 552.372(c), the requirements of Texas Government Code, Subchapter J, Chapter 552 may apply to the contract and the Vendor agrees that the contract can be terminated if the Vendor knowingly or intentionally fails to comply with a requirement of that subchapter.
Vendor certifies that it does not require its customers to provide any documentation certifying the customer’s COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery on entry to, to gain access to, or to receive service from the Vendor’s business. Vendor acknowledges that such a vaccine or recovery requirement would make Vendor ineligible for a contract from the District supported by state funds.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2274.0102, Vendor certifies that neither it nor its parent company, nor any affiliate of Vendor or its parent company, is: (1) majority owned or controlled by citizens or governmental entities of China, Iran, North Korea, Russia, or any other country designated by the Governor under Government Code Section 2274.0103, or (2) headquartered in any of those countries.
For any Contract where Vendor has access to any District computer system or database, Vendor represents and warrants that it will comply with the requirements of Texas Government Code Section 2054.5192 relating to cybersecurity training and required verification of completion of the training program.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2155.0033, Vendor represents and warrants that it has not given, offered to give, 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 Contract.
Vendor agrees that any payments due under the Contract shall be applied towards any debt or delinquency that is owed to the State of Texas.
In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 441.190 and 13 Texas Administrative Code Section 6.94(a)(9), upon request of District, Vendor shall provide the descriptions of its business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
For any Contract for consulting services under Texas Government Code, Chapter 2254, Vendor certifies that it does not employ an individual who has been employed by District or another District at any time during the two years preceding the submission of the response or, in the alternative, Vendor has disclosed in its response the following: (i) the nature of the previous employment with District or the other District; (ii) the date the employment was terminated; and (iii) the annual rate of compensation for the employment at the time of its termination.
Unless explicitly provided otherwise in the Contract, disputes arising under the Contract shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution process provided in Texas Government Code, Chapter 2260.
For any Contract for engineering, architectural, or construction services, subject to Texas Government Code Section 2260.002, the dispute resolution process provided for in Texas Government Code, Chapter 2260 and set forth below in subsections (a)-(d) shall be used by the parties to attempt to resolve all disputes arising under this contract. In accordance with the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 114.005, the parties agree claims encompassed by Texas Government Code Section 2260.002(3) and Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 114.002 shall be governed by the dispute resolution process set forth below in subsections (a)-(d). (a) Notwithstanding Texas Government Code Section 2260.002(3) and Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 114.012 and any other statute or applicable law, if the Vendor’s claim for breach of contract cannot be resolved by the parties in the ordinary course of business, Vendor may make a claim against District for breach of contract and the District may assert a counterclaim against the Vendor as is contemplated by Texas Government Code, Chapter 2260, Subchapter B. In such event, Vendor must provide written notice to District of a claim for breach of the contract not later than the 180th day after the date of the event giving rise to the claim. The notice must state with particularity: (1) the nature of the alleged breach; (2) the amount the Vendor seeks as damages; and (3) the legal theory of recovery. (b) The chief administrative officer, or if designated in the contract, another officer of the District, shall examine the claim and any counterclaim and negotiate with the Vendor in an effort to resolve them. The negotiation must begin no later than the 120th day after the date the claim is received, as is contemplated by Texas Government Code Section 2260.052. (c) If the negotiation under paragraph (b) above results in the resolution of some disputed issues by agreement or in a settlement, the parties shall reduce the agreement or settlement to writing and each party shall sign the agreement or settlement. A partial settlement or resolution of a claim does not waive a party’s rights under this contract as to the parts of the claim that are not resolved. (d) If a claim is not entirely resolved under paragraph (b) above, on or before the 270th day after the date the claim is filed with District, unless the parties agree in writing to an extension of time, the parties may agree to mediate a claim made under this dispute resolution procedure. This dispute resolution procedure is the Vendor’s sole and exclusive process for seeking a remedy for an alleged breach of contract by the District if the parties are unable to resolve their disputes as described in this section. (e) Nothing in the contract shall be construed as a waiver of the District’s governmental immunity. This contract shall not constitute or be construed as a waiver of any of the privileges, rights, defenses, remedies, or immunities available to the District. The failure to enforce, or any delay in the enforcement, of any privileges, rights, defenses, remedies, or immunities available to the District under this contract or under applicable law shall not constitute a waiver of such privileges, rights, defenses, remedies or immunities or be considered as a basis for estoppel. District does not waive any privileges, rights, defenses, or immunities available to District by entering into this contract or by its conduct, or by the conduct of any representative of District, prior to or subsequent to entering into this contract. (f) Compliance with the dispute resolution process provided for in Texas Government Code, Chapter 2260, Subchapter B and incorporated by reference in subsection (a)-(d) above is a condition precedent to the Vendor: (1) filing suit pursuant to Texas Civil Practices and Remedies Code, Chapter 114; or (2) initiating a contested case hearing pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 2260, Subchapter C.
If Vendor is required to make a verification pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2274.002, Vendor verifies that Vendor does not boycott energy companies and will not boycott energy companies during the term of the Contract. If Vendor does not make that verification, Vendor must so indicate in a separate written response to the District, attached hereto, and state why the verification is not required.
If Vendor is required to make a certification pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2271.001, Vendor certifies that Vendor does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of the Contract. If Vendor does not make that certification, Vendor must indicate that in a separate written response to the District, attached hereto, and state why the certification is not required.
To the extent not prohibited by federal law or regulation, Vendor certifies that for contracts for services, Vendor shall utilize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify system during the term of the Contract to determine the eligibility of: (1) all persons employed by Vendor to perform duties within Texas; and (2) all persons, including subcontractors, assigned by Vendor to perform work pursuant to the Contract within the United States of America.
This Contract is subject to termination or cancellation, without penalty to District, either in whole or in part, subject to the availability of state funds. The District is a political subdivision of the State of Texas whose authority and appropriations are subject to actions of the Texas Legislature. If District becomes subject to a legislative change, revocation of statutory authority, or lack of appropriated funds that would render either District’s or Vendor’s delivery or performance under the contract impossible or unnecessary, the contract will be terminated or cancelled and be deemed null and void. In the event of a termination or cancellation under this Section, District will not be liable to Vendor for any damages, that are caused or associated with such termination, or cancellation, and District will not be required to give prior notice.
Vendor certifies that it is not listed in the prohibited vendors list authorized by Executive Order No. 13224, “Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Commit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism”, published by the United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Under Texas Government Code Section 669.003, relating to contracting with an executive head of a state District, Vendor represents that no person who served as an executive of the District, in the past four (4) years, was involved with or has any interest in the Contract. If Vendor employs or has used the services of a former executive of the District, then Vendor shall provide the following information in a separate written response, attached hereto: name of the former executive, the date of separation from the District, the position held with Vendor, and the date of employment with Vendor.
To the extent applicable and in accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2252.901, Vendor represents and warrants that none of its employees including, but not limited to, those authorized to provide services under the Contract, were former employees of the District during the twelve (12)month period immediately prior to the date of execution of the Contract.
Vendor represents and warrants that all statements and information prepared and submitted in (or in conjunction with) the Contract and any incorporated document are current, complete, true, and accurate. Submitting documents with a false statement or material misrepresentations made during the performance of the Contract is a material breach of contract and may void the submitted Contract.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2155.004(a), Vendor certifies that neither Vendor nor any person or entity represented by Vendor has received compensation from District to participate in the preparation of the specifications or solicitation on which this Contract is based. Under Texas Government Code Section 2155.004(b), Vendor certifies that the individual or business entity named in this Contract is not ineligible to receive the specified contract and acknowledges that the contract may be terminated and payment withheld if this certification is inaccurate.
Vendor 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 Texas Government Code Section 2274.002 does not apply to the contract. If circumstances relevant to this provision change during the course of the contract, Vendor shall promptly notify District.
Vendor represents and warrants that it is not engaged in business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization, as prohibited by Texas Government Code Section 2252.152.
The Contract shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas, without giving effect to any conflicts of law provisions contained therein. Exclusive venue for any suit arising under the Contract is fixed in any court of competent jurisdiction of Smith County, Texas, unless the specific venue is otherwise identified in a statute which directly names or otherwise identifies its applicability to the District.
Under Texas Government Code Section 2155.0061, Vendor certifies that the individual or business entity named in this 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.
Vendor represents and warrants that the provision of goods and services or other performance under this Contract will not constitute an actual or potential conflict of interest or reasonably create an appearance of impropriety.
Texas Government Code Sections 2155.006 and 2261.053 prohibit state agencies from accepting a response or awarding a contract that includes proposed financial participation by a person who, in the past five years, has been convicted of violating a federal law or assessed a penalty in connection with a contract involving relief for Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Katrina, or any other disaster, as defined by Texas Government Code Section 418.004, occurring after September 24, 2005. Under Texas Government Code Sections 2155.006 and 2261.053, Vendor certifies that the individual or business entity named in this 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.
Vendor understands that District will comply with the Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code, Chapter 552) as interpreted by judicial rulings and opinions of the Attorney General of the State of Texas. Information, documentation, and other material in connection with this solicitation, response, or any resulting contract may be subject to public disclosure pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act. In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2252.907, Vendor is required to make any information created or exchanged with the State pursuant to the Contract, and not otherwise excepted from disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act, available in a format that is accessible by the public at no additional charge to the District.
The submitter certifies that he/she is duly authorized to submit this response and execute this Contract and Addendum on behalf of the Vendor.
To the extent applicable, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2254.0031, which incorporates by reference Texas Local Government Code Section 271.904(d), Vendor shall perform services (1) with professional skill and care ordinarily provided by competent engineers or architects practicing under the same or similar circumstances and professional license, and (2) as expeditiously as is prudent considering the ordinary professional skill and care of a competent engineer or architect.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2262.154, the state auditor may conduct an audit or investigation of any entity receiving state funds directly under any Contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the Contract. The acceptance of funds by the Vendor or any other entity or person directly under the Contract or indirectly through a subcontract under the Contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the state auditor, under the direction of the legislative audit committee, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. Under the direction of the legislative audit committee, the Vendor or other entity that is the subject of an audit or investigation by the state auditor must provide the state auditor with access to any information the state auditor considers relevant to the investigation or audit. Vendor shall ensure that this paragraph concerning the authority to audit funds received indirectly by subcontractors through the Contract and the requirement to cooperate is included in any subcontract it awards.
Vendor certifies that it and its principals are not suspended or debarred from doing business with the state or federal government as listed on the State of Texas Debarred Vendor List maintained by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts and the System for Award Management (SAM) maintained by the General Services Administration.
To the extent applicable and for contracts for Automated Information Systems originally entered into before September 1, 2006, Vendor expressly acknowledges that state funds may not be expended in connection with the purchase of an automated information system unless that system meets certain statutory requirements relating to accessibility by persons with visual impairment. Accordingly, Vendor represents and warrants to District that the technology provided to District for purchase is capable, either by virtue of features included within the technology or because it is readily adaptable by use with other technology, of: (a) providing equivalent access for effective use by both visual and non-visual means; (b) presenting information, including prompts used for interactive communications, in formats intended for non-visual use; and (c) being integrated into networks for obtaining, retrieving, and disseminating information used by individuals who are not blind or visually impaired. For purposes of this Section, the phrase “equivalent access” means a substantially similar ability to communicate with or make use of the technology, either directly by features incorporated within the technology or by other reasonable means such as assistive devices or services which would constitute reasonable accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act or similar state or federal laws. Examples of methods by which equivalent access may be provided include, but are not limited to, keyboard alternatives to mouse commands and other means of navigating graphical displays, and customizable display appearance. In accordance with Texas Government Code Section 2157.005, this Technology Access Clause contract provision remains in effect for any contract entered into before September 1, 2006.
To the extent applicable, Vendor certifies its compliance with Texas Health and Safety Code, Subchapter Z, Chapter 361, related to the Television Equipment Recycling Program.
To the extent applicable, Vendor certifies that if a Texas address is shown as the address of the Vendor on this Contract, Vendor qualifies as a Texas Bidder as defined in Texas Government Code Section 2155.444(c).
I agree to meet the minimum requirements as set forth in these specifications and any documents attached for the total prices listed on the document below.
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form- LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities," in accordance with its instructions.
(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents of all sub-awards at all tiers (including subcontracts, sub-grants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub- recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, United States Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
The grantee certifies that it will provide a drug-free workplace by: (a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee’s workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition; (b) Establishing a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about— (1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; (2) The grantee’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; (3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs, and (4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace. (c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a); (d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will— (1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and (2) Notify the employer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five days after each conviction; (e) Notifying the agency within ten days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction; (f) Taking one of the following actions, within 30 days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted— (1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination; or (2) Requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency; (g) Making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f).
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Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code requires contractors contracting or seeking to contract with the District to file a conflict-of-interest questionnaire (CIQ) if they have an employment or other business relationship with a District officer or an officer's close family member. District officers include its Board of Commissioners and Executive Director, who are listed on the District website. The respondent must complete and file a CIQ with the Texas Ethics Commission if an employment or business relationship with the District office or an officer's close family member as defined in the law exists. The required questionnaire and instructions are located on the Conflict of Interest page on the Texas Ethics Commission website. https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/forms/conflict/
Please confirm to acknowledge that the form will be filed if applicable.
Effective September 1, 2017, Chapter 2252 of the Texas Government Code provides that a Texas governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company engaged in active business operations with Sudan, Iran, or a foreign terrorist organization – specifically, any company identified on a list prepared and maintained by the Texas Comptroller under Texas Government Code §§806.051, 807.051, or 2252.153. (A company that the U.S. Government affirmatively declares to be excluded from its federal sanctions regime relating to Sudan, Iran, or any federal sanctions regime relating to a foreign terrorist organization is not subject to the contract prohibition.) By checking the box below, I certify and verify that Vendor is not on the Texas Comptroller’s list identified above; that this certification is true, complete and accurate; and that I am authorized by my company to make this certification.
By submitting a response to this Solicitation, the respondent agrees that it has read and fully intends to comply with the terms and conditions of this solicitation as applicable to any subsequent contract or funding agency requirements or agreements. Exceptions to these Terms and Conditions are not permitted. Please view the full Terms and Conditions located in the attachments.
We agree to serve as a secondary vendor if not selected as the primary vendor.
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