This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Laredo, Texas. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Questionnaire Description "The undersigned affirms that they are duly authorized to execute this contract, that this company, corporation, firm, partnership or individual has not prepared this bid in collusion with any other bidder, and that the contents of this bid as to prices, terms or conditions of said bid have not been communicated by the undersigned nor by any employee or agent to any other person engaged in this type of business prior to the official opening of this request. By submitting this bid the vendor agrees to the City of Laredo specifications and all terms and conditions stipulated in the proposed document. That I, individually and on behalf of the business named in this Business Questionnaire, do by my signature below, certify that the information provided in the questionnaire is true and correct ". Conflict of Interest Disclosure A form disclosing potential conflicts of interest involving counties, cities, and other local government entities may be required to be filed after January 1, 2006, by vendors or potential vendors to local government entities. The new requirements are set forth in Chapter 176 of the Texas Local Government Code added by H.B. No. 914 of the last Texas Legislature. Companies and individuals who contract, or seek to contract, with the City of Laredo and its agents may be required to file with the City Secretary's Office, 1110 Houston Street, Laredo, Texas 78040, a Conflict of Interest Questionnaire that describes affiliations or business relationships with the City of Laredo officers, or certain family members or business relationships of the City of Laredo officer, with which such persons do business, or any gifts in an amount of $250.00 or more to the listed City of Laredo officer (s) or certain family members. The new requirements are in addition to any other disclosures required by law. The dates for filing disclosure statements begin on January 1, 2006. A violation of the filing requirements is a Class C misdemeanor. The City of Laredo officials who come within Chapter 176 of the Local Government Code relating to filing of Conflicts of Interest Questionnaire (Form CIQ) include: 1. Mayor 2. Council Members 3. City Manager 4. Members of the Fire Fighters and Police Officers Civil Service Commission. 5. Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission. 6. Members of the Board of Adjustments 7. Members of the Building Standards Board 8. Parks & Leisure Advisory Committee Member, 9. Historic District Land Board Member, 10. Ethics Commission Board Member, 11. The Board of Commissioners of the Laredo Housing Authority 12. The Executive Director of the Laredo Housing Authority 13. Any other City of Laredo decision making board member If additional information is needed please contact Miguel A. Pescador, Purchasing Agent at 956-794-1731. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire Form CIQ For vendor or other person doing business with local governmental entity. This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 1491, 80th Leg., Regular Session. This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code by a person who has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the person meets requirements under Section 176.006(a). By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity 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 176.006, Local Government Code. A person commits an offense if the person knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An offense under this section is a Class C misdemeanor. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS If and when applicable or required by the contract, the successful bidder(s) shall furnish the City with original copies of valid insurance policies herein required upon execution of the contract and shall maintain said policies in full force and effect at all times throughout the term of this contract. (a) Commercial General Liability insurance at minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000 per-occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate for bodily injury and property damage, which coverage shall include products/completed operations ($1,000,000 products/completed operations aggregate) and XCU (Explosion, Collapse, Underground) hazards. Coverage must be written on an occurrence form. Contractual Liability must be maintained covering the Contractors obligations contained in the contract. The general aggregate limit must be at least two (2) times the each occurence limit. (b) Workers Compensation insurance at statutory limits, including Employers Liability coverage a minimum limits of $1,000,000 each-occurrence each accident/$1,000,000 by disease each-occurrence/$1,000,000 by disease aggregate. (c) Commercial Automobile Liability insurance at minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000 per-occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, including owned, non-owned, and hired car coverage. (d) Professional Liability, Errors & Omissions coverage, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per claim/ $2,000,000 annual aggregate. This coverage must be maintained for at least two years after the project is completed. If coverage is written on a claims-made basis, a policy retroactive date equivalent to the inception date of the contract (or earlier) must be maintained during the full term of the contract. (e) Any Subcontractor(s) hired by the Contractor shall maintain insurance coverage equal to that required of the Contractor. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to assure compliance with this provision. The City of Laredo accepts no responsibility arising from the conduct, or lack of conduct, of the Subcontractor. (f) A Comprehensive General Liability insurance form may be used in lieu of a Commercial General Liability insurance form. In this event, coverage must be written on an occurrence basis, at limits of $1,000,000 eachoccurrence, combined single limit, and coverage must include a broad form Comprehensive General Liability Endorsement, products/completed operations, XCU hazards, and contractual liability. (g) With reference to the foregoing insurance requirement, Contractor shall specifically endorse applicable insurance policies as follows: 1. The City of Laredo shall be named as an additional insured with respect to General Liability and Automobile Liability. 2. All liability policies shall contain no cross liability exclusions or insured versus insured restrictions. 3. A waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of Laredo shall be contained in the Workers compensation, and all liability policies. 4. All insurance policies shall be endorsed to require the insurer to immediately notify The City of Laredo of any material change in the insurance coverage. 5. All insurance policies shall be endorsed to the effect that The City of Laredo will receive at least sixty- (60) days' notice prior to cancellation or non-renewal of the insurance. 6. All insurance policies, which name The City of Laredo as an additional insured, must be endorsed to read as primary coverage regardless of the application of other insurance. 7. Required limits may be satisfied by any combination of primary and umbrella liability insurances. 8. Contractor may maintain reasonable and customary deductibles, subject to approval by The City of Laredo. 9. Insurance must be purchased from insurers that are financially acceptable to the City of Laredo. Insurer must be rated A- or greater by AM Best Rating with an admitted carrier licensed by the Texas Department of Insurance. (h) All insurance must be written on forms filed with and approved by the Texas Department of Insurance. Certificates of Insurance shall be prepared and executed by the insurance company or its authorized agent and shall contain provisions representing and warranting the following: 1. Sets forth all endorsements and insurance coverage's according to requirements and instructions contained herein. 2. Shall specifically set forth the notice-of-cancellation or termination provisions to The City of Laredo. (i) Upon request, Contractor shall furnish The City of Laredo with certified copies of all insurance policies. (j) Certificates of insurance are always subject to review and approval from the City of Laredo Risk Management. (k) Specialty certificates and licenses must be inspected and verified for accuracy and validity before award of contract. (l) Awarded vendor is required to maintain current and active all: certifications, licenses, permits and/or insurance coverages, required to perform work, throughout the duration of this project/contract. DISQUALIFICATION & DEBARMENT CERTIFICATION By submitting this request for bids, proposal or statement of qualifications, the firm certifies that it is not currently debarred or eligible for debarment from the City of Laredo pursuant to Ordinance No. 2017-O-098, and that it is not an agent of a person or entity that is currently debarred from receiving contracts from any political subdivision or agency of the State of Texas. The City will further verify debarment status through use of the federal website SAM.gov. The contract parties are further prohibited from making any award at any tier to any party that is debarred or suspended or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance Programs under Executive Order 12549, "Debarment and Suspension." By executing this agreement, the Engineer certifies that it is not currently debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded from or ineligible for participation in Federal Assistance Programs under Executive Order 12549. The parties to this contract shall require any party to a subcontract or purchase order awarded under this contract to certify it eligibility to receive Federal funds and, when requested by the City, to furnish a copy of the certification. Additionally, in accordance with Chapter 2270, Texas Government Code, a governmental entity may not enter into a contract with a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract. The signatory executing this contract on behalf of company verifies that the company does not boycott Israel and will not boycott Israel during the term of this contract. S.B. 252 (V. Taylor/S. Davis) is a bill relating to government contracts with terrorists. The bill provides that: (1) a governmental entity, including a city, may not enter into a governmental contract with a company that is identified on a list prepared and maintained by the comptroller and that does business with Iran, Sudan, or a foreign terrorist organization; and (2) a company that the United States government affirmatively declares to be excluded from its federal sanctions regime relating to Sudan, its federal sanctions regime relating to Iran, or any federal sanctions regime relating to a foreign terrorist organization is not subject to the contract prohibition under the bill.